im taking my driving test on december 23rd for the first time. Any last minute tips? Like tips on manueverbility, parking, etc.
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drive fast and run into stuff
ok so when you first get in check your mirrors and put your seat belt and look behind you thats 10 points from the getgo
good luck
Watch the little things, like stopping in line with a stop sign, looking both ways, indicator lights, etc.
Just remember to not freeze up during the test.
Also, be very careful for curbs and sidewalks. If you scrape the curb, they might fail you.
And always obey the road rules.
make sure to hit the curb when parallel parking
Don’t forget to check your mirrors!! A LOT! The ONLY reason I didn’t pass my driving test the first time I took it was because he said I didn’t check my mirrors enough. Sometimes the simplest things are important!
Yellow means go faster
Just relax and take your time, that’s all. Remember all the shite you were taught about driving.
Just don’t stress out and be calm. Don’t be worried about what others on the road think of you, just drive defensive and calmly. Make full complete stops and don’t go more than 3 over or 3 under.
Two things happened to me on my test that I can warn you of. First, I had long nails, and I was so nervous that when I slammed the car door shut after getting in, I scraped my nails on the door handle and three of them broke which made me even more nervous. So, if you’re a girl with long nails, trim them, as stupid as that sounds. If your hands have a tendency to get sweaty when you’re nervous, wear a light weight pair of gloves – that’s why my hand slipped, and it could have just as easily slipped off the gear shift or the steering wheel.
Secondly, the trooper who gave me my test said I was "riding the brake". I was so nervous, that I kept jamming on the brake during manuevers that took a little skill. He said I almost failed because of it. My instructor was watching and he said the car was stopping too frequently on the turns.
That’s all I’ve got.
Good luck!
stay relaxed and listen to ur instructor and make sure u use all turn signals make sure u and ur instructior puts on a seat belt
do what you feel is right dude
Safe driving tips to help pass your road test:
STEERING Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.
ACCELERATION Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don’t race the engine or cause it to stall.
BRAKING Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid "jerky" stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.
CLUTCH/GEAR Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without "grinding" the gears.
SPEED Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE Keep an adequate space "cushion" between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the "two second rule" described in the Driver’s Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.
STOPPING POSITION If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.
LANE SELECTION AND POSITION Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don’t allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.
COMMUNICATION Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.
OBSERVATION Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you – not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.
ANTICIPATE & REACT TO OTHERS Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes………..
When/if approaching a "Yield" sign, lower the window, stick your head out and turn your head for right-of-way traffic
Otherwise the Examiner won’t be able to tell whether or not you yielded, even though you took precaution, i.e. stopped, or yielded. Looking at your rear/side views isn’t enough.
First time I took the test, I failed on "Failure to yield." Only looked through my rear/side view. Then someone told me to roll down the window and actually stick my head out. It worked! I’m just passing this forward.
Good luck. Drive Safely.