Could I have any tips on my Driving test?

Question

i'm with BSM and I'm taking my driving test in 6 weeks and i'm abit scared but my question is would it be wrong off me if I stop at some of the junctions just to make sure there No cars coming " cause sometimes my instructor get on to me if nothing coming " plus could I have any tips

Answer 1

Ive got my test soon and i would stop if your view is restricted but if its really clear and you can see than slow down to first gear so you keep moving but your also ready to stop just in case. Oh and I'm also taking some drops for my nerves its a flower remedy just ask at the pharmacies and that's really helping. Good Luck

Answer 2

Practice and reread the drivers book.........................

Answer 3

Whether or not you should stop depends on the junction and, of course, whether it is a 'stop' or 'give way'. You must always stop at a 'stop' sign, but a give way depends on the visibility and whether you would cause another vehicle to slow down or change direction when you move out.

Has your instructor explained 'open' and 'closed' junctions to you? If not, ask him to.

For test day tips click the link - there is also a section on dealing with test day nerves. Good luck :-)

http://www.drivinghelp.com/test_day_tips...

Answer 4

If the view at the junction is really bad it will be a compulsory stop.

Otherwise it will be unmarked or Give-Way. If there are no cars on the new road to give-way to, then you should keep going. Stopping unnecessarily is a fault because you are not making progress along the road. If you stopped at all the junctions you would not pass your test.

So my tip for your test........do not try to alter the way you drive from your lessons, you are being taught the correct way to drive and be successful on your test.

Answer 5

Hi, It is not wrong to stop at a junction to see if it is safe as long as it is a closed junction ( a junction where you cannot see out off when you are driving up to it ). If it is an open junction, one where you can see down the road both ways as you drive up to the end of the road, and it is empty you should keep going. You will have looked to the right and left twice to see it is safe, so you need to approach under control, at a speed where you can decide to stop or before the give way lines dissapper beneath the bottom of your car's windscreen.

For more help on your test look at www.UltimateDrivingInstructor.com , it has lots of help on the driving test.

Also, beware what your instructor tells you, you do not have to be perfect, just safe and legal with your driving.

Is your BSM instructor a green badge holder (a qualified ADI) or a pink badge trainee instructor?  This can make a difference to the quality of instruction and the final result of your test.

Best of luck with the test.

Answer 6

You sounds like you need more practice. You have to practice everyday to get use to it.

Answer 7

Firstly you should feel nervous if you don't then you are not normal. Your instructor should never get on to you. They should be teaching you. If you are getting something wrong then THEY have not taught you enough in the subject yet.

In answer to your question you shouldn't stop if there is nothing there. If you are not sure then approach slowly.

The top ten reasons for failing your driving test are below, look at no.9

1. Failure to act properly at road junctions

2. Reversing round a corner incorrectly

3. Failure to make proper use of steering

4. Problems with parking

5. Failure to make proper use of gears

6. Failure to make effective use of the mirrors

7. Driving too slowly

8. Failure to act properly when turning right

9. Causing delay by not pulling out promptly at junctions

10. Failure to move away correctly from stationary positions

Answer 8

I agree with uk,

I also feel sorry for you, very sorry indeed,

How you have got to ask a question like this after paying higher than the average price for lessons, is beyond me.

The very fact you are questioning your capabilities is down to your instructor, not you at all.

If you are in any doubt, or he thinks you are showing doubt he should address the issue with you and not get on to you.

It sounds to me like you need a change of instructor, we are all trained in the same manner, and all instructors have gone through very strict training, and our job is to TEACH, not get on to you, I wish you every ounce of luck in the world, but please change your instructor if it goes pear shaped.

and if it goes pair shaped, this is down to the instructor also,

do your pass plus with another school if you pass, that way you will get a better level of ideas, and if anything, the new instructor will correct and help you on your awareness at junctions.