Keys to passing practical driving test?

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Keys to passing practical driving 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

DONT PANIC AND DONT GET DRUNK THE NIGHT BEFORE

Answer 3

The best way to get ready for this exam is to study . And by that I mean go to the DMV and follow a test in progress . Yes, it's legal . See where they go, what maneuvers they perform . You will see what you will be asked to do for handling and parking . Get used to your instructor telling you where to turn and what to do . On the road test, you will not be given any instruction on how to handle the vehicle, except 'turn left at the next light' - things like that . You will not be told to do anything illegal.

Make sure that your vehicle is clean inside and out, that the registration and insurance are current, and that it is in good mechanical condition - the engine, brakes, a/c, wipers and all the lights are in good working order.

Insure that any cell phone, PDA or beeper is off and that the vehicle radio is off.

With this degree of preparation, you should be confident and competent with the process.

All the best.