Taking My driving test tommarow..?

im 18 and in my state you have to get a permit for 6 months, then get your licence after you have done that. so ive done that an im takinng my licence test tommorw…What should i do? im reallyyyyy nervous and scared that i might mess up here are some questions i have pleaseeee answer if you know and give me some advise!!
1. .do you have to check your bind spot when your just turing into somewher, a turning lane? like when your pulling into a store or somthg?

2..is it possible to when shes asking me to back up and stuff to check my blind spot too much?

3. do you have to check your blind spot when your just drivng down a road and not turning anywhere? i live in a small town and theres no "switching lanes" unless your getting into your turning lane.

4..im scared

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  1. bettyb2501 says:

    Hi hun. I live in the Uk and have my test on the 28th June and am also very nervous. Here when learning I always have to check for my blind spot when driving off. It is to make sure there are no bikes or children or anything really that you could hurt. Just do everything your instructor has taught you and try and stay calm. I suck sweets or chew gum on my lessons and plan to do the same on my test. Good luck!

  2. PeahiWahine says:

    You're over-thinking this. You'll be just fine.

    When it came to parallel parking I was too nervous and not very good at it so I asked the guy if I could just refuse to do that portion and be docked points. Yes.

    And nothing can go worse than the poor guy before me who had his car stall as they were headed out of the parking lot at the start of the test. lol He had no idea what to do and the tester couldn't stop laughing.

    Just go slow and take your time. You don't have to check your blind spot that much/that often. Best wishes! :)

  3. KMAC says:

    1. Though it is not required, durring a driving test i would err on the safe side and check this.

    2. NO! some people who dont like the use of mirrors will back up using just their blind spots as guides. I would however make it a point to look at each of the mirrors at least once.

    3. As long as you are in a single lane road, the only things you have to worry about are mirrors every now and then, as well as checking your speed every 15-30 seconds.

    4. Dont be, i know you're put in a pressure situation, but these people are there to help. As long as you arent a horrible driver, they will pass you. And if they dont, they will tell youwhat to improve on, and you will do better the next time.

  4. Count Acumen says:

    You need to check your blind spot when you're changing the direction the vehicle is moving.
    So:
    1) Yes
    2) Five seconds is way too long to keep checking after it's obvious that nothing is coming from your blind spot. If it's not obvious, then make sure.
    3)No.
    4)Relax.

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Taking My driving test tommarow..?

im 18 and in my state you have to get a permit for 6 months, then get your licence after you have done that. so ive done that an im takinng my licence test tommorw…What should i do? im reallyyyyy nervous and scared that i might mess up here are some questions i have pleaseeee answer if you know and give me some advise!!
1. .do you have to check your bind spot when your just turing into somewher, a turning lane? like when your pulling into a store or somthg?

2..is it possible to when shes asking me to back up and stuff to check my blind spot too much?

3. do you have to check your blind spot when your just drivng down a road and not turning anywhere? i live in a small town and theres no "switching lanes" unless your getting into your turning lane.

4..im scared

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  1. Crazy LP says:

    You will do fine. There is no such thing as over checking your blind spot. You are just being cautious. Good luck!

  2. Brian C says:

    Honey, the first thing you HAVE to do is calm down. Check your blind spot when you change lanes or turn left. When you're backing, you shouldn't have a blind spot if you're doing it properly with your right arm on the seat back of the passenger seat. Good luck on your test!

  3. Yogi Master says:

    Always turn around and look when they ask you to reverse, remember that and just drive safe and courtious and you will do fine.

  4. Pete says:

    1.) You should always check your blind spot when changing lanes, that includes a turning lane. Its just to verify that a car is not in the lane you are trying to enter. You should not have to check your blind spot when you are simply turning left or right. It really doesn't do anything of value and you might get docked for taking the eyes off the road from the direction the car is traveling.

    UPDATE: I stand corrected. You should check your blind spot when turning as well.
    http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/blind.htm
    This website is for Canada, but from all the other advice I've seen it seems to be true in the US as well.

    2.) Yes and no, you shouldn't be constantly turning your head. This might disorientate you a bit if you spin your head back and forth too much. On the other hand you should periodically check at least twice or more to verify that nothing is in your path as you back up. Take it slow and use the mirrors as well as look every once in awhile.

    3.) You shouldn't need to check the blind spot unless the lane you are in has incoming traffic from a ramp. Since you live in a small town this shouldn't be a problem.

    4.) Stay calm, get good sleep, you have a permit so take the car for a spin with a licensed driver about 3 or 5 hours before your test to get some last pointers and warmed up before the test. If you are not ready to pass the test then thats the way it will go and you will learn from your mistakes. Otherwise, if you pass then you will know that you worried too much and are ready to get that license photo, and the license card of course.

  5. Jim Bob says:

    You'll be right its not that hard. Remember to look at your mirrors a lot.

  6. fideux says:

    Good luck.

    You must always check you blind spot when changing lanes. You must always check for cross traffic when turning, and you must make your traffic check obvious to the examiner by turning your head. You cannot check you blind spot too much.

    You do no need to check your blind spot when you are driving straight and not changing lanes, but when you are moving into a turning lane, you do need to check your blind spot.

    Don't be scared. I've taught many students to drive, and since you are aware of the importance of the blind spot check, you are ready for your test.

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