Preparing For Your Driving Test |
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Stephanie Staszko
July 2, 2011
When you're ready to attempt your test for the first time you need to prepare well. You're allowed a maximum of 15 minor faults with no dangerous ones. You are also asked to complete various manoeuvres that your driving instructor has taught you. In order to pass you should prepare using the following methods.
Know your route
Get a map and mark out the test routes of wherever you are taking your test. You can get this information from your test centre wherever you are. When you have marked the route you should assess places on the route that may cause you some difficulty so you are familiar with your route and expect these challenges. This can help to reduce your nerves. Make sure you practice the route with your driving instructor or wherever you are to ensure you are familiar with it and can do it comfortably with no major faults.
Practice makes perfect
Make sure that you practice different manoeuvres on a regular basis until you can do them easily without minor fault. This will leave room for any small mistakes you make due to nerves on your actual driving test. Making sure you are confident with different manoeuvres can really help boost your morale and self-belief when taking your test which means you're more likely to pass your test.
Be prepared on the day
Arrange to have a driving lesson on the same day as your test just before you are due to take your test. This can help you to get the feel of driving more before your test so you're a confident driver. This can help to reduce nerves and you can also ask any questions to your driving instructor before you're due to take test. Taking a practice run down your test route is a great idea as you will then be aware of any road works or interruption on your route.
Keep calm when taking your test
If you make a slight mistake when taking your test, don't automatically assume you have failed. Simply perform the manoeuvre again correctly. If you have made a fault it might only have been a minor and as long as you make no more than 15 you can still pass.
Stay alert
Avoid glancing at your examiner to see what they're writing. Not only is it pointless but making a mistake due to lack of concentration could mean a failure is on the cards for you. Make sure you keep your eyes on the road at all times and avoid any distractions.
Avoid going too much under the speed limit as this could result in a failure. Driving too slowly or with too much hesitation is a common reason why people fail driving tests. Simply think confident and try your best, that's the best way to driving success.
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Written by Stephanie Staszko on behalf of Driving Instructor Bury http://www.drivinginstructorbury.org.uk