Anyone have some good road test tips or stories?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

So I failed my first road test today in New York, at one point my instructer and I where waiting at a light and this guy in a white minnie van was making a left turn into the closer lane and was nearly coming for a head on collision with me. I steered the car to the right to get out of the way, we where about 3 feet away from getting killed. I was failed for "Poor Observation" I mean i’m not ashmed I’ll past next time, what else can I do?

I know I’d be only human if I didn’t get nervous today, I was really nervous until we got on to the road really. Is there anything to do to just chill out?

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  1. Harry says:
    March 3, 2010 at 8:43 am

    So what was the question?

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Anyone have some good road test tips or stories?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

So I failed my first road test today in New York, at one point my instructer and I where waiting at a light and this guy in a white minnie van was making a left turn into the closer lane and was nearly coming for a head on collision with me. I steered the car to the right to get out of the way, we where about 3 feet away from getting killed. I was failed for "Poor Observation" I mean i’m not ashmed I’ll past next time, what else can I do?

I know I’d be only human if I didn’t get nervous today, I was really nervous until we got on to the road really. Is there anything to do to just chill out?

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  1. ptcruisher2001 says:
    March 3, 2010 at 8:43 am

    practice, practice, practice

  2. UCANTCME says:
    March 3, 2010 at 8:43 am

    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………..

  3. Rabbit says:
    March 3, 2010 at 8:43 am

    After my girlfriend backed the trailer over the curb during the class A driving test we got the examiner stoned. This was in the eighties. So she (the examiner) says to me what do you think of her driving? You have to ride with her. She still is a very good driver and can back a trailer into a dark indoor loading dock in bright sunlight. That is tough.

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