So I have my driving test on the 6th. If its any relevance, if anyone has had experience at the test centre, it's Hornchurch in case you're wondering.
I'm a really confident driver, I've practised most of the time with my dad, doing the test in my own car, had probably in excess of 20 lessons with an instructor and he is very sure of my abilities. I did a mock test, I only got 2 minors however I failed because I didn't observe enough at a mini roundabout and went when it was unsafe to do so. Probably more down to nerves than anything else.
So here are some questions I have which I often find myself asking
1) After an emergency stop, is it handbrake neutral or neutral handbrake?
2) Do you have to apply the handbrake/neutral after stalling, or is this just if you're on a hill or something.
3) Do you have to check your centre mirror before braking? I try and make an effort to do so, but I often forget, and often it's because the situation in front of me has changed too quickly for me to have time to look in the mirror.
4) Is it okay to provide a commentary of the drive? Eg, making it clear to the instructor when you're doping something, eg, tell them you're checking the mirrors, or holding back to allow a vehicle to pass. I feel this might not only benefit them but also, it might allow me to think more clearly if I'm vocalising my actions.
5) Spiral roundabouts. Here is a roundabout I am not a fan of.
https://www.google.com/maps/@51.5218466,0.1904991,19.75zIf I wanted to exit onto the 4th exit, having come from the 1st (a1306 east), would it be okay to cross into the other lane last minute providing there was no traffic? How do I approach this? Do I have to try and change lands beforehand - twice by the looks of things.
In general, is there anything you'd recommend to try and calm nerves and bee in the best posible position.
Thanks