Driving Test Guide! plz

Question

Ok I'm going to be taking my driving test pretty soon. I need to know what to do when i take the test. So far i know to relax, follow the rules in the DRIVERS BOOK, and some other stuff. Im just getting nervous. Can someone give me a quick guide... oh yeah I live in vegas if this how any to do with anything. Thanks!

Answer 1

Relax, take a deep breath, and FOCUS.  :)  

My advice is to find someone who has taken the driving test at the same test building you are being tested.  Ask them where the examiner took them.  Usually they take individuals on the same course.  This will at least give you a heads up on where you will be driving.  

Knowing what will be expected will decrease your stress.

We all fear the unknown.  

Just remember to go through the driving check before moving the car. (i.e. check your mirrors, seatbelt, ...)

You'll do fine.

And post it when you pass!!!  Then you can be like the rest of us and worry about buying gas, insurance, and car payments, lol.

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I found some more information for you.

Day of the Test

You should be present in the test center before the appointed time of your test.

The driver tester will check your provisional license (permit)  to establish that it:

relates to you;

is current;

is for the correct category of vehicle.

You will be asked to read and sign a statement confirming that:

the vehicle insurance cover is in place and is adequate.

your vehicle is in roadworthy condition - further information in relation to vehicle roadworthiness will be provided with your appointment letter.

The Test

The driving test is straightforward. For cars it will last about 40 minutes and will include:

questions on the Rules of the Road (including identifying road signs); demonstrating hand signals;

reversing round a corner;

a turnabout in the road;

a hill start;

driving approximately five miles under a variety of road and traffic conditions.

Your driving will be assessed in the following situations:

moving off;

driving in traffic;

stopping;

reversing round a corner;

turning about to face in the opposite direction;

starting on a hill;

parking.

Aspects of your driving assessed will include:

road positioning;

overtaking and passing;

anticipation and observation;

use of mirrors and signals;

progress;

speed;

compliance with traffic lights, road signs and markings;

use of the vehicle controls (accelerator, clutch, gears, brakes and steering).

use of secondary controls such as wipers, demisters, etc.

Recent enhancements to the test mean that you should ensure that:

you know how to operate the secondary controls, such as windshield wipers and washers, defrost, rear window heater, lights and air-conditioning where needed.

You must also know how to adjust the seat, seat-belt and mirrors and ensure the doors are closed;

Passengers other than the driver tester and/or Department officers are not permitted to accompany you in the vehicle during the practical test. The tester may be accompanied on test for training/supervisory purposes. While the accompanying officer may take notes, s/he has no input into the conduct or outcome of the test.

Useful information to help you:

the driver tester will realize that you may be nervous and will try to put you at ease;

unlike your instructor, the driver tester will not offer you encouragement or advice. You should not be put off by this formal approach which is designed to ensure fairness to all applicants; while you will be given clear directions throughout the test, should you not understand a particular direction, ask the tester to repeat or clarify it; if you make a mistake, do not worry unduly. It may not be as serious as it appears and may not mean you have failed; a supervisory tester may accompany the tester - this is quite normal.

Common Faults Contributing to Test Failure

The following are the most common faults which give rise to candidates failing the driving test:

inadequate observation moving off, at junctions, at roundabouts and when changing lanes;

failure to anticipate the actions of other drivers;

incorrect road position on the straight, on bends, turning left, turning right, at roundabouts, and when overtaking. inadequate progress at junctions, roundabouts, on the straight, and when overtaking; incorrect or inadequate use of mirrors and signals; non-compliance with traffic controls, e.g. road signs and markings and traffic lights;

incorrect inadequate or inappropriate use of vehicle controls, including gears, clutch; accelerator, steering, handbrake, footbrake, and secondary controls; excessive speed for the road or traffic conditions; failure to yield the right of way to others; lack of competence in the reverse and turnabout maneuvers.