Going for Licence.

[soulchild_19]

Brought my Accord last month, wanna be able to drive it so bad!
Wanting to book my practical driving test reall soon, anyone got some good tips for me? I really wanna get it first go, that's why I been holding it off for a while now.

[aaronng]

Look left, look right, look behind. Turn your head! Check blindspots! The examiner will be looking out for this. Also observe stop signs, speed limits and distance. Don't touch the kerb when you do side parking.

[55EXX]

relax thats the main thing being nerous will make the tester nervous too. be confident behind the wheel.

keep scanning the road infont and behind you.

there are so many to list but have a few lessons with an instuctor and learn what the tester wants to see. they know best.

[mattchuej8]

make it obvious that your looking places.
like dont just look out of the corner of your eye.
but then again dont start flinging your head everywhere lol.
Always two hands on the wheel. unless shifting of vource :)

[soulchild_19]

thanks guys!
yup.. i think im gonna book it soon. i dont wanna wait too much longer, i just dont wanna flunk it first go, it'll shatter my confidence =P
turn my head.. right, i'll make sure i put that into practice.
if i book it, it'll be for like 3/4 weeks away i think.. that should be sufficient time yeah =]

[M@lew]

Headcheck like mad and if there's a stop sign stop no matter what. Some people just slow down heaps, which isn't accepted. My friend failed the other week because of this.

[JamB]

look in rear view wen breaking

[bennjamin]

you bought a car without actually driving it ?

[kazam]

burnouts, they are essential.

no just do evrything aaron said in his post, getting your licence is piss ez

[BADHBT]

leave $$$$$ on the passenger seat and say its it yours!!!!!!!!!

[mars_panas]

Well yes don't be nervous just pretend the tester is not in the car and just drive...

some pointers:

- when turning: indicate, look in the middle rear view mirror, look over your shoulders to the rear side window than if it is clear you may go to the lane.

- make sure you stop completely at a stop sign or automatically you fail... best to stop for a few secs....

- when driving keep checking your rear view mirror... not just when your turning or stopping at a red light

- when braking at the lights or aroundabout check rear view mirror...

- keep both hands on the steering wheel unless u have a manual and you need to shift

- when at a around about... make sure you look left and right...

- stick to the speed limit and keep checking your on the speed limit.

- when you are stopping brake softly so the car stops smoothly...

- practice your reverse parking.... and don't touch the kerb you will loose a alot of points if you do

well thats all i can think of... main thing is to stay calm and you do fine

Good Luck :thumbsup:

[CB7_OWNER]

Relax and drive like you have driven normally (if you have done the recommended 100hrs or woteva it is now.)

[Darkii_]

relax and stay calm major points to take in. just be confident that's what makes you drive best.

Best of luck for your exam, drive safe =)

[soulchild_19]

you bought a car without actually driving it ?

i've driven it.. just, i cant wait til i can legally drive it on my own, you know, to have my licence.

[vinnY]

Headcheck like mad and if there's a stop sign stop no matter what. Some people just slow down heaps, which isn't accepted. My friend failed the other week because of this.

well duh, its a stop sign not a give way sign

keep constant head checks every 5 secs, don't overdo it though because you'll be checking everything everything else but what's infront of your car!

just be confident, pass with flying colours mate:thumbsup:

[MikeyG]

dude.. my mate booked a lesson for about 1 hour.. and thats all he needed.. passed first go... lesson really carefully to the instructor always keep looking ahead and scan ur area obv behind and ur left and right also..

good luck dude dont be nervous.. be relaxed and u will do fine mate