Pass The Drivers Test On Your First Try!
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Well.. you’ve got your permit and a few driving lessons under your belt, and the day is fast approaching – your road test. The last hurdle to freedom. Statistics show that around fifty percent of drivers fail the first try. So you’ve got 1/2 a chance of passing, right? No way – why leave it up to luck? Read on for some time-tested tips and tricks that will boost your probability of zooming out of the DMV parking lot (at speed limit, of course) with a brand-new license.
You’ll need these to pass:
- Practice
- A working knowledge of your state’s traffic laws
- Confidence
All of these come with time; before anything else, make sure to get yourself enough driving experience so that things like parking, turns, and intersection procedures become second nature. Knowing when to yield and when to take the right-of-way is especially important. Once you feel calm behind the wheel, you’re halfway there.
In the days leading up to your test, check the signals and lights of the car you plan to drive to ensure everything’s in proper working order – so they’ll let you even take the examination. If it’s not the same vehicle you did most of your practice in, take it out for a few spins until you’re absolutely comfortable driving it, since each car maneuvers a little differently.
Whatever “unique” habits you may have picked up as a driver: lose them! We mean stuff like making lazy turns, driving one-handed, not coming to a complete stops at stop signs, etc. Road safety is always important – never more so than on your exam day. You’ll want to drive as cautiously as if you were the DMV manual itself, so follow these tips to a T:
- Drive slightly under the speed limit (gives you more time to react to instructions)
- Brake and accelerate gently
- Keep a lookout for and obey ALL signs
- Signal all turns & lane changes at the right time
- Use your mirrors frequently (much more than normal, even if you feel silly)
- Always turn to check your blind spot when changing lanes (important!)
- Follow at a safe distance
- Never answer your cell phone while driving!
These are the main things that your examiner will be watching for, so take your road test with the objective of showing him/her what a safe, vigilant driver you are. Even if you make a small mistake or two – which you probably will, and most everyone does – don’t let it faze you.
Here’s another trick: it might help to pretend that the examiner is a (strict, overly demanding.. middle-aged? balding?) friend who’s giving you directions to a party. Whatever works! If, despite everything, you find you’re second-guessing yourself on test day and wish you’d practiced more, just trust yourself and know that your skills will stand up against the nerves. Good luck – freedom awaits!
Want to try out your skills right now? Give Drivers Ed: The Game a whirl to get an idea of what your examiner might ask you to do! And stay tuned for more tips..
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can i try for driversed so i can know how to learn on the street??