Before you take your driving test, here are the things you need to know
Are you confident enough to pass the driving test? After you have completed your Hazards Perception and test, it’s time to book the next available date to take your P’s.
You don’t want to rush and book that test. Instead, you should read the following to learn all you need to know about your driving test. Let’s get comfortable and let us answer all your questions about driving tests!
Know your dashboard
Let’s start with the basics. Before you get on the road, they will need to conduct a pre-drive check. Take you’re next driving lesson and learn about the following features, as well as how to use them.
- Indicators
- Windscreen washer and wipers
- Horn
- Headlights (high beam and low beam)
- Hazard lights
- Brake lights
- Handbrake
- Windscreen demister
- Where fitted, the rear window more deist
- Start the engine
if you cannot identify and operate any controls or if they do not work correctly, you will be disqualified from taking the driver’s test. These controls may seem straightforward, but they are important and will vary in each car. You can practice driving the car with your instructor to become familiar with its controls. They will be able to answer any questions that you may have about the features, so you are prepared before you head out for the real deal. Pass first go offers driving classes and driving lessons in Scarborough with an emphasis on defensive driving techniques.
Stage one of the on-road driving experiences
You will need to break down the driving part of your test into two parts. Stage one takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It will test your ability to drive safely in less challenging situations. The following tasks could be part of this section of the test:
You can start and stop your vehicle.
Intersections: Left and Right Turns
Changing lanes
Stage one will also test you on a slow-speed maneuver for parking. You will also be tested on a slow-speed parking maneuver. To help you improve your skills, we recommend that you schedule a practice drive with an instructor. You will be taught by your instructor when to use the mirrors and how to indicate, move, and stop the car. This is particularly helpful if reverse parking is a concern. You can practice this technique in quiet streets over and over until you are comfortable with it and feel more confident applying it without any guidance.
Two stage of road driving
If you pass stage one of your on-road driving exams, you will be instructed to go onto stage 2. This stage takes place in more crowded traffic and is designed for assessing your ability to safely complete normal driving tasks. The following tasks could be part of this stage:
- Convenient driving in heavy traffic
- Change of lanes in a rush hour traffic
- Merging other traffic
- Double lane cross-over
- U-turns
- Dealing with school zones and/or roads
The testing process will take around 20 minutes. You will be given clear instructions by the testing officer. If you are asked to turn right at the next road by the testing officer but are still in the left-hand lane of traffic, you will need to wait for the safe gap to form in the right lane. Once that happens, indicate your intent and then proceed to the right lane.
Autopilot fails driving test
An immediate termination error may occur if you do something that could put you or other road users in danger during the driving test.
You will receive a serious automated fail if:
- Avoid colliding with another vehicle.
- When driving, you should mount the curb.
- You must not exceed the speed limit at all times by more than 5 km/h.
- You must not exceed the speed limit within a “school” speed limit zone.
- You must stop the car from getting into danger.
- Turn left at a red light or stop sign.
- Do not obey any instruction from your testing officer.
- You should not do anything that would create an unsafe environment.
Tips for Driving Test
First, observe. This is the key to passing your driver’s test. The testing officer wants you to be aware of your surroundings and be able to anticipate what will happen on the road. You should also make regular head and mirror checks.
You should also use your signals correctly and indicate when needed. When merging into lanes you should indicate the correct gap and choose the safest one.
Thirdly, make sure you obey all speed restrictions and stay at a safe distance from other vehicles. Make sure you stop at red lights or stops.
The Drive Test Review provides more information and tips. This should give you an idea of what to expect on your driving test.