subject: Tips For A Driving Test [print this page] Driving a car for the first time is more like learning how to write. For the most part you're so caught up in the basics of the art that you hardly have the time to enjoy it.
But with a tinge of anticipation and optimism you can learn how to drive faster than a dog becomes skilled at swimming. Though it's not instinct that accompanies the process but actual observation and hard work.
A license is a tool that will help you get that higher paying job that will enable you to travel the world. I will begin to give you tips for a driving test, enjoy.
Concentration is key to a successful driving test. Getting anxious thoughts off your mind will help you to be able to notice important signs and abrupt changes in traffic. Because of the stresses of previous failures or of doing a test for the first time you might struggle to pass. Breathe deeply and slowly just before the driving test and make sure your blood pressure is in check.
Adjusting the rear view mirrors to suit your tastes is something you must do the moment you step into the car. Doing this will give you a good confidence boost that will take you right through the test. If you leave this for later you will find out that you might start panicking the moment you realise that something isn't right.
But make no mistake about the importance of turning your head to face backwards when reversing. Driving instructors are very particular about safety precautions being observed and they are relentless when it comes to marking you down for driving recklessly. To add on to this ensure you put on your seat belt and lock your door.
Once you're on the road you should maintain a steady speed and observe all speed limits. And the opposite is in fact true. Braking should be smooth and not jerky, the instructors watch out a lot for this because without the skill unintentional accidents occur often. If you have a problem with braking then maintain a fair distance between your car and other ones.
The driving instructor will forever be giving orders that he/she expects you to observe. Listen to the instructor very closely and never hesitate to ask him to anything you might be in doubt about. In addition to this you should never try to beat the yellow light because it says a lot about the type of driver you will become, perhaps very negligent. Judge the distance and measure the likelihood of you beating the light without appearing negligent and reckless.
What will also be handy to your arsenal is looking out for the driving instructor. The driving instructor is the one who will inevitably have to give you a result so it's important to know what they search for in a potential driver.
The instructor will take notes on how you, park and back out of parking spaces, change gears at intervals; respond to traffic, traffic signs and signals from fellow drivers; use headlights and indicators. So ensure you master all the technicalities before the driving test.
One last thing is road signs. A good driver proves his skill by respecting road signs. Be alert and aware of all road signs and do as they demand of you.
