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Emergency StopI was just wondering how many of you were asked to do an emergency stop during your driving test?
So far, I've actually not heard of anyone that's been told to do an E.S - is it not very likely to be asked then?
EDIT: I had my test a few days ago and wasn't asked to do it. Thanks for all the feedback!
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Re: Emergency StopI did it, I thought it was mandatory.(Original post by SimpleGirl)
I was just wondering how many of you were asked to do an emergency stop during your driving test?
So far, I've actually not heard of anyone that's been told to do an E.S - is it not very likely to be asked then?
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Re: Emergency StopEven if you are not required to do this in your test, think of how important it will be when you are out on the road by yourself once you pass!(Original post by SimpleGirl)
I was just wondering how many of you were asked to do an emergency stop during your driving test?
So far, I've actually not heard of anyone that's been told to do an E.S - is it not very likely to be asked then?
The emergency stop is the manoeuvre, for lack of a better word, that can save lives.
Good luck for your test!
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Re: Emergency StopExaminers try to do 1 in every 3.
Incidentally I had a pupil going for his second test (first with me) and he had previously been a tester for ABS. On his first test he was asked to do an emergency stop and nearly put the examiner through the windscreen! (This wasn't the reason he failed...)
He had the same examiner on the second test and, unsurprisingly, was not asked to perform an emergency stop...
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Re: Emergency Stop(Original post by dslc)
The emergency stop is the manoeuvre, for lack of a better word, that can save lives.
I've never understood why they only ask 1 in 3 people to do it. It's true that it can save lives so surely everyone should be made to prove they are capable of stopping safely in an emergency?
Also is it right that if you fail to perform the emergency stop correctly then you'll receive a major, thus failing your test overall? Therefore meaning those that are asked to do it have a higher chance of failing than those who aren't?
I haven't been asked to do one yet but I've practised them loads of times so if I do get one on my next test, I'm confident I'll nail it. -
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Re: Emergency StopTime management. When the test was extended in 1999 to include longer routes and more "efficient" testing of manoeuvres, it was decided that doing the emergency stop on every test was a time sink and should be optional. The "1 in 3" occasions it is still tested is to ensure it is still being taught. Unfortunately, as one poster already mentioned, it isn't always. The other consideration for the frequency of emergency stops conducted is a health and safety matter as a lot of examiners were suffering from bad necks and backs from being jolted around 8 times a day - and not just from emergency stops either.(Original post by amyshamblesxx)
I've never understood why they only ask 1 in 3 people to do it.
Like every other test requirement, an assessment is made. There may be no fault at all, an insignificant fault not worthy of marking, a recordable driver fault, a serious fault or a dangerous fault. So yes, it's possible to fail on it but in reality it doesn't happen often.Also is it right that if you fail to perform the emergency stop correctly then you'll receive a major, thus failing your test overall? -
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Re: Emergency StopI did, it's simple enough.(Original post by SimpleGirl)
I was just wondering how many of you were asked to do an emergency stop during your driving test?
So far, I've actually not heard of anyone that's been told to do an E.S - is it not very likely to be asked then?
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Re: Emergency StopDon't forget that it isn't always safe to perform one, depending on the other cars around. I know this from when I was told to practise them - had to abort several attempts when cars were behind!
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Re: Emergency Stop'It isn't always safe to perform an emergency stop' - brilliant(Original post by *Interrobang*)
Don't forget that it isn't always safe to perform one, depending on the other cars around. I know this from when I was told to practise them - had to abort several attempts when cars were behind! tell that to the child you run over at 40mph because there was a car behind you. When performing an emergency stop you don't check what's around you before applying the brakes.
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Re: Emergency StopI think what they mean is the examiner won't ask you to perform one if there is a car right behind you.(Original post by James82)
'It isn't always safe to perform an emergency stop' - brilliant tell that to the child you run over at 40mph because there was a car behind you. When performing an emergency stop you don't check what's around you before applying the brakes.
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Re: Emergency Stop(Original post by Runninground)
My instructor said it doesn't matter if you stall the car, the main reason is that you stop. He said this to help me practise, but on the real test will it still be classed as a good stop if you stall the car (so long as it stops)?I would definitely try to practise it so that you can do it without stalling, but it seems that stalling during the activity is not an instant fail, so try not to worry aobut it.(Original post by http://www.uksbestdrivingschools.co.uk/emergency-stop-made-easy)
What the examiner will be looking for.
The examiner will want you to react quickly, promptly and stop the car under full control, no skidding if you do skid regain control quickly.
The car should come to a halt with the engine running although not necessarily a fail if you stall, (if you do stall, secure the car and restart the engine).
Once you have stopped the vehicle apply the parking brake and check your mirrors so as to be aware of what is going on behind you, (you may need to put a signal on if another vehicle appears after you have stopped your car). Sit and wait for your next instruction from the examiner.
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Re: Emergency StopYeah, I'll practise it, but I was just checking(Original post by affinity89)
I would definitely try to practise it so that you can do it without stalling, but it seems that stalling during the activity is not an instant fail, so try not to worry aobut it.
It says about skidding- if the car has ABS it is unlikely that you will skid isn't it?
