young airgunner Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 right chaps, got my driving test tomoro and am pretty nervous about it. anyone got any tips for the test or words of wisdom lol cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Whatever you do dont fail and check your mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 mirrors watch your speed in both senses and try not to be too nervous, most examiners would like to see you pass, they just want to see you proove you can drive safely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pav Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Wear a short skirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 dont worry you can only do your best .your be ok .i passed on my third with my wipers on all the way though on a hot summers day and then half way round develop kangroo petol .but the nice man still past me . o and yes wearing a short skirt well help xxxxx suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 What i found ( i know i past about 33 years ago ) But ive also passed what was a PSV is if you do make a cockup try not to go to bits just say that was wrong and do it again eg you hit the curb when reversing stop drive forwards and do it again dont sit there looking stupid whaiting for the examiner to tell you what to do. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Good luck James, Be yourself and relax, the examiner will be human even though they may not seem like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Just relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Try to imagine the examiner is your instructor that you have had all through your lessons. Take your time and relax and just drive as if its another lesson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 The main things they are looking for is confidence, taking control of situations. In my experiences, the common reasons for failing are at number 1 ..... driving to slowly, not driving at speeds suitible for the roads and conditions, plenty of fails result from pupils thinking, i will show him/her how safe i am and drive everywhere at 20 mph!, number 2, not using mirrors correctly and timing of mirrors! ( M-S-P-S-L ) Just take a deep breath, and go for it, its over before you know it, best of British to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 James, just relax as I told you I failed to many tests by panicing! Mirror, Mirror, Mirror and use your handbrake (esp when you feel you will be stopping for a prolonged period). If you don't and then roll you will be in the ****! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Best tip I can give you is make everything you do obvious. I know you know your checking your rear view often enough, but did he notice that flick of your eyes? Be confident, your instructor knows best and he's put you in for it, so you are ready, you can do it. Best of luck young man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Good luck mate In mine I had 4 attempts at reversing round a corner, each time I managed it perfectly half way and then a car would come so had to put round and wait till they'd gone and start again, when I finally managed to get round without anything coming I was about a meter from the curb and he just said drive on, I spent the rest of the test thinking I'd failed but I hadn't, he said it was because I didn't let the other cars put me off and did the safe thing of getting out of their way. Moral of this rather long winded paragraph is not to panic, be confident and drive safely and there's no reason to think you won't pass. Oh and with mirrors make sure your examiner can tell you're using the mirrors with a slight movement of the head not just moving your eyes that way he can't say you weren't using your mirrors properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Wear a short skirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 thanks for all the advice lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 when i passed my hgv,i thought i failed half way round so i gave up and just drove and guess what i passed first time, that was years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Just relax and have a good chat with the guy. There's nothing to be gained from worrying, and it's not like you can't have another go if you fail is it? I spent most of my test telling the examiner how to bump off his neighbours conifer hedge that he didn't like, and I passed first time. Just try not to run anyone over or hit anything. You'll be fine buddy don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thinking of ya, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 congrats to YA,so when u coming to pick me up cheers flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 congrats to YA,so when u coming to pick me up cheers flash Are you psychic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 lol flash you saying congrats before i told you. well lads and lasses I PASSED well chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Congratulations Young Airgunner, happy and safe driving for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Congratulations Young Airgunner, happy and safe driving for the future. well done young man now buy a decent truck to chuck all your shooting gear in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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