I had driving mock test and failed miserably. I need some advice?

Question

My mock test was awful

I had 4 serious errors and 5 minors

the 4 serious are

Firstly I was given turn round the round - which i had my gears all messed up, hit curbe 3 times. Hesitated alot.

Next was instead of more gas (as i was to go to 60 speed) I pressed the brake pad accidently instead.

Also in roundabout I was supposed to give way to the right, instead i just went.

the other one was signalling. I was supposed to signal right to go to the right lane, but didnt do it in time, which caused the motocylist to brake

other than that my instructor said i drove pefectly.

My confidence is well low, and the thought of passing withing 1 month is looking bleak.

what can i do?

Answer 1

I don't know your financial situation, but I failed my first two times, my cousin failed his first time (even though he had 5 years of driving experience in other countries) and my sister passed the first time.

Difference? My sister followed the advice of a few friends who said - find out the cost of taking one to three driving lessons with a school. Usually a full course is very expensive. But a single class usually costs about the same as a driving test. The benefit being that instead of driving with someone trying to evaluate you, you are driving with someone trying to HELP you. They are much more familiar with local driving patterns and laws than us folk on the 'net. You might get a fair bit more time as well. Additionally, you don't have to wait x number of weeks between tests.

Back when I took my test (almost 15 years ago), it was 50 bucks for the driving test (plus some random additional fees that I can't quite remember) and it was 50 bucks for an hour and 100 bucks for three hours with a driving school.

Check the Yellow pages!

Answer 2

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 3

it isn't uncommon to fail, alot of people do it, very few swots get it 1st time.

i haven't doen mine yet but i make those mistakes when i am nervous.

There is no time limit, be calm.

1) i think you mean turn round roundabout? try to get to 2nd beofre you start turning, just as you reach 10mph, that way ur not doin a circus trick.

2) cover you accelarator as you are speeding up, only touch the brake if you need to slow down.

3) When at your roundabout, always look to the right, if you can't go, wait. look where they are indicating, be weary of bozos who don't.

4) indicate early, then when you see it is safe to move the right, do it, if there is someone close.

You probably did drive beautifully, just need to relax, not allow others to rush you, and concentrate on what you are doing and people around you.

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! ask ur instructor for help too.

re-reading theory book and highway code could be useful - use the index.

Answer 4

in answer to your question , you need to practice as much as you can until you sit your test.mock tests are just the instructors way of finding out your weaknesses and strengths.now that this is done  he can work on your weaknesses.it sounds to me that you are not quite at test standard just yet.but you still have plenty time to fix those serious mistakes. remember when doing the turn in the road that the only gears you need are first and reverse take your time and use plenty all round observation and look over your shoulder when reversing and you will be alright.never ever forget to give way to the right at a roundabout.if you think about the concequences of what might have happened if a car was coming right at you which could not stop in time you wont make that mistake again. good luck.

Answer 5

Looks like you actually made several serious mistakes there...

I've failed my driving test multiple times with serious errors although I never made any one serious mistake; they were always things like: 'hesitated too much' or 'didn't hesitate enough'. In the UK the driving examiner can mark that down as a serious even though it's to do with your general driving and give you an instant fail.

If you know that your errors were down to nerves then just try and get it under control, get some hours in with a friend or family member then take your test again.

If it wasn't nerves then forget booking another test for the moment. Just take some more lessons until you are 110% confident.

You'll get there.

Answer 6

It doesn't matter mock tests are always like that the first few times. The reason you do them is to improve every time.

Answer 7

Use common sense, slow down and take your time.  Driving is not all that difficult you just have to use sense and pay attention.  You will do fine perhaps you can do your mock test with someone very experienced and they can give you pointers and advice.

Answer 8

You were probably just nervous. And besides the whole point of doing a mock test is to identify areas you need to work on. Now you know exactly what you need to focus on the pass your test in 1 month. So don't feel too low about it.

Answer 9

you are DOOMED!!!!! i can guarantee that you will need to practice and fast.. or rebook. if you don't, you will fail

FAIL AT LIFE!

Answer 10

If this was a "mock" test, then you didn't lose any money, and you have learned about a few weak areas you have.

It's all a learning process. Everyone needs to work on something or other while driving.

Nerves play a big part in making errors on a "test" of any sort.

Practice these manoeuvers. Get out and drive before your test day so that you improve on your skill level and your confidence will rise to the occasion.

A tip:  Don't focus on little errors you have made while on your test. What's done is done. If you dwell on that error, you will become distracted and make another error.

Don't forget to B R E A T H E.. Luck is when preparation meets with opportunity.....and so, I wish you GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 11

OK Rosy, lets go through this 1 at a time.

The first one, turning in the road using forward and reverse gears.

This requires a lot of foot co-ordination, as well as gear work. What a lot of people tend to do ( and I was guilty myself) is let themselves get flustered. Relax, the mistakes were ones that are easy to make, and speed can be a factor.

It's so easy to give too much gas and lose control.

Next, why would your foot be off the accelerator, the left foot deals with the, clutch, so as you accelerate to gain speed, your right foot should naturally be on the accelerator.

Giving way to traffic approaching from the right. Problems can come here judging other motorists speed and distances, both from you ( immediatly right) and turning from a junction further round the roundabout.

Sometimes you can go straight through, others you can't. Motorcycles and ordinary bikes as well as these motorised whhelchairs can cause problems here, so if in doubt, play safe and stop.

Signalling, believe me, is not just a problem the learner driver suffers. Many professional drivers ( buses, taxi's lorries, white van men)  are a pain, and often think that they own the road, and that the indicator switch just does not work.

Use your mirrors, get into the habit of indicating any change of direction. The road may well be empty, but even so, it's a habit to get into, and have as second nature.

Finally,  self confidence, only you can bring that to yourself, but when you are behind the wheel forget all other problems, your main concern is driving the car safely. Remember you are in control of a potential killing machine. Treat it with respect.

Last thought, when I drive, I think everyone else on the road, and professionals in particular, are bloody idiots, and always stay prepared for anything stupid that they might do.

safety first. Good luck

Mike t.