Hey everyone, I have my driving test and it's my first time. I would be grateful for some tips that could help me pass first time, thanks!
Stay calm, remember to keep checking your mirrors, look out for pedestrians and other drivers because even if you don't do anything wrong other drivers can make you fail. Try not to panic, don't rush things otherwise that's where you'll start to go wrong and panic, just do it at your own pace. Remember to keep looking at your speed, and watch out for changes of speed on the roads because the examiner can mark you for not observing and changing your speed when you need to. And enjoy it! You'll be absolutely fine, good luck!
Remember everything you've learned, be a safe driver and don't panic. Remember that you can ask your examiner to repeat directions if you need them to. I wish I'd known that for my first test. Taking a wrong turn and panicking about it caused me to make further mistakes and fail my first test. They'll be happy to repeat anything, and this'll keep you on track. Take deep breaths each time you stop the car, whether that be at traffic lights or when they ask you to pull up on the next safe place on the left. This'll help keep your nerves at bay and relax you!
I passed three days ago, so here's some experience from a recently passed driver!
Stay calm, remember to keep checking your mirrors, look out for pedestrians and other drivers because even if you don't do anything wrong other drivers can make you fail. Try not to panic, don't rush things otherwise that's where you'll start to go wrong and panic, just do it at your own pace. Remember to keep looking at your speed, and watch out for changes of speed on the roads because the examiner can mark you for not observing and changing your speed when you need to. And enjoy it! You'll be absolutely fine, good luck!
Thank you very much. Hopefully I will pass first time.
Got it, I'm really careful with them. It's annoying though when you don't know if someone is going to cross and you have to slow right down to be sure.
Remember everything you've learned, be a safe driver and don't panic. Remember that you can ask your examiner to repeat directions if you need them to. I wish I'd known that for my first test. Taking a wrong turn and panicking about it caused me to make further mistakes and fail my first test. They'll be happy to repeat anything, and this'll keep you on track. Take deep breaths each time you stop the car, whether that be at traffic lights or when they ask you to pull up on the next safe place on the left. This'll help keep your nerves at bay and relax you!
I passed three days ago, so here's some experience from a recently passed driver!
Thanks and congratulations! What two questions were you asked?
Hey everyone, I have my driving test and it's my first time. I would be grateful for some tips that could help me pass first time, thanks!
Make sure you don’t overtake on the left!
I got through 40 minutes of my first driving test without a single minor, but then failed 2 minutes away from the centre. I was on an A road in the left lane as I should be. However another learner was also on test, had gone into a panic and was in the right hand lane going at 20 miles an hour in a 40 zone. My driving instructor had told me off just before my test for going too slow which you can also fail for, so I was so worried about that I made sure to be going close to 40, which of course resulted in me overtaking the car doing 20 which was in the right lane. I failed with one major.
So yes lesson learnt. Make sure you don’t overtake on the left and also watch out for other people on test haha.
I got through 40 minutes of my first driving test without a single minor, but then failed 2 minutes away from the centre. I was on an A road in the left lane as I should be. However another learner was also on test, had gone into a panic and was in the right hand lane going at 20 miles an hour in a 40 zone. My driving instructor had told me off just before my test for going too slow which you can also fail for, so I was so worried about that I made sure to be going close to 40, which of course resulted in me overtaking the car doing 20 which was in the right lane. I failed with one major.
So yes lesson learnt. Make sure you don’t overtake on the left and also watch out for other people on test haha.
Good luck!
Thank you and that was very unlucky for you. What were you supposed to do in that position then?
Hey everyone, I have my driving test and it's my first time. I would be grateful for some tips that could help me pass first time, thanks!
I passed second time last Wednesday:
Make your mirror checks OBVIOUS Don't panic if you STALL, just say sorry and restart your engine CALMLY. Keep your windows rolled down a bit so you hear cars, especially during maneuvers If you get the emergency stop, make sure you handbrake + neutral and before you go, LOOK ALL AROUND YOU Keep to the speed limit - do not drive too slowly Don't take chances - if you feel it isn't safe to emerge then don't do it. If the examiner asks you to pull over, before you go, just take a sip of water and take a breather.
Remember everything you've learned, be a safe driver and don't panic. Remember that you can ask your examiner to repeat directions if you need them to. I wish I'd known that for my first test. Taking a wrong turn and panicking about it caused me to make further mistakes and fail my first test. They'll be happy to repeat anything, and this'll keep you on track. Take deep breaths each time you stop the car, whether that be at traffic lights or when they ask you to pull up on the next safe place on the left. This'll help keep your nerves at bay and relax you!
I passed three days ago, so here's some experience from a recently passed driver!
I thought they changed the driving test a while back (maybe 8 years ago) so they gave you a destination and you had to plan your own route there. Remember getting paid to take a few trial tests when they were looking to change it.
Make your mirror checks OBVIOUS Don't panic if you STALL, just say sorry and restart your engine CALMLY. Keep your windows rolled down a bit so you hear cars, especially during maneuvers If you get the emergency stop, make sure you handbrake + neutral and before you go, LOOK ALL AROUND YOU Keep to the speed limit - do not drive too slowly Don't take chances - if you feel it isn't safe to emerge then don't do it. If the examiner asks you to pull over, before you go, just take a sip of water and take a breather.
Thanks. Do you mind me asking what serious mistake you made on your first time?
Thank you and that was very unlucky for you. What were you supposed to do in that position then?
Slow down! I think it’s a little bit ridiculous because as far as I’m convened driving at less than 20mph on a 40mph A road is dangerous and stupid, but overtaking on the left is illegal so apparently that’s a definite no no. I passed the second time anyway so all’s good.
Slow down! I think it’s a little bit ridiculous because as far as I’m convened driving at less than 20mph on a 40mph A road is dangerous and stupid, but overtaking on the left is illegal so apparently that’s a definite no no. I passed the second time anyway so all’s good.