Driving test today, help me :)

[MattMF1]

Got my driving test today, and having last minute nerves as you do. Any last tips for me to pass, its my first driving test and obviously I really want to pass

[cra1gy1989]

Take your time, don't panic, do it as you were taught, just pretend its your normal driving instructor by your side, good luck!

[deltashad]

Use your mirrors, even when you don't have to.
Both hands on the wheel as much as possible. Look, signal, manoeuvre.

Good luck!!

[Rochellc01]

Remember, everyone else on the road is an imbecile. drive like no one else can drive.

[anonymous-user]

Ignore the speed limit, don't indicate and act like a git. You'll pass, no problem, as that seems what most people must have done judging by driving standards these days

[Loplop]

Just drive, treat it as nothing special because if you start over analysing everything you'll make mistakes. It's no different to when you're in the car with your instructor.

[Slickus]

Take your time, sounds strange but try to enjoy it, and believe that you can do it.
Oh, and also pretend your Colin McRea (Watch the BBC doc from last night), just don't roll it!!

[sparks_E39]

Concentrate on what you are doing at the time, don't worry about what the examiner may ask you to do later on. Good luck!

[Jet9]

Mirror, signal, manoeuvre, and nice and smooth on the pedals - good luck.

[Roadru77er]

As said above just treat it as another drive with your regular co-driver

If you think you've made a mistake forget about it it may not be as bad as you think

The most important thing is what's happening in front of you now and immediate future

[ambuletz]

Stay relaxed but focused, follow what your instructor taught you. Always remember to MSM and just take everything one step at a time, before you know it the test will be over and you'd have passed!All the best and good luck.
The test is pretty easy anyway.

[Slidingpillar]

Bit late now, but I was told to exaggerate looking in the mirror. A normal look is frequently not seen by the examiner.

Other than that, obey the rules of the road even if others don't and use your common sense. Good luck.

[deltashad]

Use the handbrake when stationary. Don't go into first gear until the car has fully stopped moving.

[ajb85]

Avoid road rage, drifting and using the handbrake for J-turns.

[MattMF1]

Thanks for the advice, it has calmed me down definatly

[LocoCoco]

Go for a poo before you start.

[Roadru77er]

O/T

How do you use the handbrake for a J-turn?

[Grenoble]

Adjust your rear view mirror and put it slightly out of alignment. This will need to you to make an exaggerated move of your neck to use it... making it more obvious how many times you are using it.
Good luck.

[steveo3002]

have a couple of drinks to steady your nerves..and drive with the fogs on at all times

[McSam]

Roadru77er said:

O/T

How do you use the handbrake for a J-turn?

If you fancy getting it wrong, I presume


OP, you'll be fine, and as some have said, definitely don't over-analyse things. I'm not in the habit of telling people, but I failed my first test by trying too damn hard to be in "test mode". I was on a major roundabout with traffic lights at various points around it, which I knew all about and had checked were green, but I made such an ostentatious effort to be seen checking my mirrors and lane positioning that by the time I got to them they were red and I crossed the line. I sure as hell wouldn't have done that, were I not in my test! So take it easy, and drive naturally chatting a little to the examiner can help you with this, especially as they'll already be impressed with you for knowing your pre-test car check questions so thoroughly!