🇬🇧 (40mins of adrenaline surge)
This young man passed his driving test on the 8th attempt. I highly commend him because it takes a strong person to continue trying after the 3rd attempt.
When it comes to driving in the UK 🇬🇧 , the practical test is just like IELTS take before relocating. Some pass on first sitting, while some after 10th attempt.
But what they have in common is that ,it a driving licence, infact it is illegal.
Getting one major fault is instant FAIL
Having more than 15 minor faults also result to a FAIL.
Here are some times you should have in mind If you are preparing for your practical test:
1.make your mirrow your friend and make the use of mirror visible to the examiner.
Before move off, after checking mirror, be sure to check your blind spot too. Turn your head and look over your shoulder to see if anything or anyone is behind you where the mirror can’t show you.
2. At junction, when turning left or right, observe the directional markings on the road and stay on the lane as the markings states for where you’re heading (left , right, ahead)
3.Speed limit – just before you enter and road, the speed limit is usually marked on the ground, if not, watch the body of the street lights on that road, you’ll see the speed limits, then drive accordingly.
4.When asked to do any manoeuvring, reversing or parking – Brake completely andy allow any cars or pedestrian pass completelyy before carrying on with the task 8 8yrs 8888
5.Roundabouts: most people fail here, proper use of signal in Roundabouts is very important and also maintain the correct lane for exit
6. Always listen to the examiner’s instruction and ask him to repeat If not clear, don’t be afraid to ask that
7. If you find yourself in a wrong lane , do not panic,do your mirror observation, signal and move over to the right lane when it’s safe to do so.
8. The examiner won’t fail you for taking the wrong road that is contrary to his instructions, he will only fail you if your action poses a risk to other road users.
9. When you are free, put on driving video on YouTube and see mistake people make . It helped me alot
10. Avoid bus lane ,only use when it’s in operation
11. Know your road signs ,that is the only way you will know how to navigate on the road
Also if you feel you are not getting wat you paid for from your instructor or he or she is not patient or is rude ,pls change instructor. You can’t be waisting 35 to 45pounds per hour just like that.
And finally, try and put your anxiety under check, it will sure be there but try as much as possible to control ,IT IS JUST A 40MINS DRIVE .
I hope this helps someone today.
COMMON YOU HAVE GOT THIS
CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE TO ANYONE GOING FOR THEIR PRACTICAL TEST .
Peoplesmind