Test Preparation - Tips and Info to make sure you're ready
So the time has come to book your driving test. Chances are, with the waiting list averaging around eight weeks, you've probably got a bit of a wait until the test date. When deciding when to book the test I will take into account the waiting list and how regularly you have been taking lessons, you probably won't quite be at test standard at that point but hopefully by the time the date comes around you will be. However, if for any reason you have to have a break in your regular lessons during these last few weeks, we may not be able to go ahead with the test as planned. I will always review the date with you 3-4 weeks beforehand to make sure we both feel you have a realistic chance of passing. No harm in postponing if you're really not ready.
There are several things you can do in the weeks running up to a driving test to ensure that on the day you know what will be expected of you and that you are fully prepared - it will really help with the nerves!
Now it may have been a while since you passed your theory test and even if it's still fresh in your mind it won't hurt to dig out the Highway Code and remind yourself of the rules. Your examiner will expect you to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Highway Code throughout your practical test, he won't be asking you questions but he will be assessing your actions. For instance, you will be expected to read and interpret road signs and markings correctly - anyone remember the No Entry sign or the Stop sign in Bletchley?!
Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube - The Driving Standards Agency updates their pages regularly with the most up to date information on the driving test. Watch the videos, join in the discussions, ask questions - every little helps!
Make sure you have read through the Car Safety Check Questions. This is one of the first things you do on the driving test, the first impression your examiner will have of you - make it a good one! You will be asked just 2 of the questions on the list so being familiar with the language used and the relevant switches and dials will help you to answer confidently. Let's face it, if you can't be bothered to read through the questions a few times and use the right words instead of the 'thingy' or 'whatsit'
There are several things you can do in the weeks running up to a driving test to ensure that on the day you know what will be expected of you and that you are fully prepared - it will really help with the nerves!
Now it may have been a while since you passed your theory test and even if it's still fresh in your mind it won't hurt to dig out the Highway Code and remind yourself of the rules. Your examiner will expect you to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Highway Code throughout your practical test, he won't be asking you questions but he will be assessing your actions. For instance, you will be expected to read and interpret road signs and markings correctly - anyone remember the No Entry sign or the Stop sign in Bletchley?!
Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube - The Driving Standards Agency updates their pages regularly with the most up to date information on the driving test. Watch the videos, join in the discussions, ask questions - every little helps!
Make sure you have read through the Car Safety Check Questions. This is one of the first things you do on the driving test, the first impression your examiner will have of you - make it a good one! You will be asked just 2 of the questions on the list so being familiar with the language used and the relevant switches and dials will help you to answer confidently. Let's face it, if you can't be bothered to read through the questions a few times and use the right words instead of the 'thingy' or 'whatsit'
