Driving test?

Question

DMV behind the wheel testing?

Im taking my test in Costa Mesa CA. Is it easy there?

and what kinds of questins do they ask before you start drving?

and how long is the test?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Get lots of practice and practice the way your Instructor advised you.....in a safe manner...

The Examiner will ask you a few questions about the inside controls/gauges in your car. Your actual "road test" will last about 20 minutes.

Listen to your Examiner and do the best you can. Don't wave at anyone you may know. That will distract you (and them too maybe). Keep your hands on the wheel, focus on what the Examiner is asking you to do. They are observing you and reporting on that test sheet. Don't try to look at the test sheet. It will cause you to become distracted and you might make a mistake.

Know your rules of the road, always shoulder check, check your rear view mirror often and whenever you brake, scan well ahead of you. Stop behind the line/crosswalk, not ON it. Watch that traffic light, and if you are behind that white line when the light turns yellow,and you are intending to turn left or right, you must stop. It's better to stop even if you are just over the crosswalk because you will only get demerits for that. You will fail if you continue making your turn on a yellow light.

Remember always STOP fully and completely.

Get out and drive and become comfortable making lane changes, left turns at lights and develop your observation skills.

If you don't pass the first time, it's only a deferred success because you will eventually pass...........Luck is when preparation meets opportunity, and so I wish you GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 3

If you make others in the vehicle with you feel comfortable when you are behind the wheel, you should pass.

You will be asked to activate the turn indicators, step on the brake, tap the horn, to show the current vehicle registration and proof of insurance...Make sure the vehicle is clean inside and out (leave pets at home - no one else can ride along during the road test), make sure the radio and cell phone are  turned off.

The examiner will not tell you to do anything illegal...Hopefully, you've had a chance to follow a road test in progress to see what it involves and what the course is...There should only be minimal direction from the examiner (turn left at the next light, get on the 55 going north - things like that)...If the examiner asks you a question during the test, chances are you're doing something wrong and passing the test is in jeopardy.

Do not talk to the examiner except to acknowledge that you understand the directions (i.e. yes, ma'am, understood, copy, aye, sir).

Relax, take your time...Be smooth, be prepared, be patient...The test takes 20-30 minutes

Remember to pull over if you see a responding emergency vehicle approaching...If you are stopped at a light, make way (slowly) to allow it through.

All the best.

Answer 4

I dont know the area but my suggestion for you is drive around the dmv a few time before taking the test. Get familliar with the area, usually that is how you fail. There is something that you don't expect (for me there was a dip... dang dip!)