Post: A guide to passing your drivers test, for the older members of NGU
04-20-2011, 10:28 PM #1
Mudkip
Retired Moderator
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hey guys, Mudkip here, today I'm going to give you 10 tips on how to pass your drivers test Smile for all the nervous 17 year olds out there Smile

If you follow this time, you could easily pass your next test, and if you haven't taken it yet, maybe even first time!

This guide was written by NGU's Mudkip

Stay Cool!

Having decided to try and get your drivers license, you'll be very keen to get going straight away. BUT, patience is vital, when it comes to driving, Don't pressure yourself! You'll get a lot of people telling you how quick they did it and how easy it is, and this gives you the idea that you will be doing it a lot quicker, take your time to do it right and you'll have a better chance of passing.

Get the basics

Don't learn on the job, give yourself the chance to understand how to manage the controls of the car, if you are only just about managing to control the car, you are going to be pressurized and nervous. So take some time on private land to learn all the stuff, with a friend that has passed, or a parent. This will make you more confident on the road and it won't waste your time during lessons learning the basics.

Do the work!

You want to use the books you have, like your highway code, NOT just to pass the theory test, but to understand what's actually going on on the roads.

Ask questions!

If you are in doubt, ask your instructor! If you're struggling with a certain technique or style you shouldn't be afraid of asking the instructor if there's another method because most instructors will have lots of different techniques that they can use and can teach you!

Drive on all types of roads

Don't stay in the area of your local test center. Make sure you drive on all different types of roads before you take your test. It's good to be confident in the area you will be tested on, but you are going to drive your whole life, so variety is very helpful! You need to be comfortable on all the different roads and at different speeds so when you actually get your license, you're not afraid to get in the car and drive it properly

Ignore the rumors

Try not to listen to all the horror stories about the test, a lot of the time, people only talk about these things when they've failed. When people have passed, they don't usually give off information, only the failures do :carling: The test isn't as bad as you think, so don't be put off by rumours of people failed for wearing the wrong clothes or horrible examiners giving out dangerous faults for sneezing, because, quite frankly, it's Bull***t

Do a practice test

Mock tests with a DIFFERENT instructor are a good indicator of how independent you are on the variety of roads you may be tested on. If you act out the actual test, you can see whether you can drive independently and also you get the chance to see what it's like to drive with a stranger. It also avoids costly and basic mistakes, so when it comes to the real test, they won't happen!

Practice outside of lessons

Lessons cost a lot of money and driving is the best experience you're going to get, so drive with parents or friends who have passed (and are trustworthy) whenever you can, but check with your instructor after that the person gave you the right advice.

Keep quiet!

It's a good idea not to tell everybody that you're doing the test, you put pressure on yourself, you're so busy worrying about who you're going to be telling if you fail that you don't give yourself the chance to actually concentrate on the test itself. This is a good tip that you should take seriously, especially if you're still at school and in an environment where there is real competition to get your licence first. You will feel less pressured if fewer people know about it!

Drive in as many conditions as possible

Try and have lessons at different times in the day, it's all good having your lessons at nine in the morning or whatever but if you've never driven at night, or you've never driven in the wet you're not going to have a feel for all the conditions, and it could be raining on the day of your test? Your test could take place in the middle of the school run rush hour or later in the day when the roads are quieter so make sure you have experience of both. So when it is raining or sunny, dark or daylight, grab your keys and go drive! Build your experience in the conditions you'll be driving in once you pass.

Ok guys, hope these tips helped, they helped me pass my test :carling: I'll be driving in no time!! Please guys no hate, I am only trying to help!

(P.S, to moderators, if this is in the wrong section, PLEASE move it, I spent ages on this and I don't want it to be closed just for being in the wrong section :(, i didn't know where to put it, so i put it here, thanks!)
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The following 13 users say thank you to Mudkip for this useful post:

Chronos, FusionzZ-_-, Hazel, HOST Lee, I_BULLET_I, Kidd Cold, Mr.Pure420, Muve, Nero., PENNSTATE, T Vyrus, xDeluxe, young23
04-20-2011, 10:44 PM #11
Coqui
Former Staff
Thanks man the next year I'm going to take the test.
04-20-2011, 10:45 PM #12
Mudkip
Retired Moderator
Originally posted by PR View Post
Thanks man the next year I'm going to take the test.


no problem Awesome face
04-20-2011, 10:46 PM #13
I failed 3 times so far first was because of a van parked in the wrong place second time was because of not looking in mirrors enough and third was fir missing some fags walking over a zebra crossing.
04-20-2011, 10:47 PM #14
Kidd Cold
**** my Toaster !~!
Originally posted by Mudkip View Post
no problem man, glad i helped Smile

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HAHA, omg i know! got over 2k rep with 20 posts Eek


****ing stupid, you get decent members who post a quality thread like this one and nothing really.. Then that crap.. is just w.e
04-20-2011, 10:48 PM #15
TTS.
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Don't ask too many questions tho or they'll assume you don't know anything Happy
04-20-2011, 10:48 PM #16
Mudkip
Retired Moderator
Originally posted by 1989 View Post
I failed 3 times so far first was because of a van parked in the wrong place second time was because of not looking in mirrors enough and third was fir missing some fags walking over a zebra crossing.


follow the guide and hopefully you'll pass! Smile
04-20-2011, 10:49 PM #17
Originally posted by I View Post
**** this, insurance is a bitch anyway

My bro is 18 and cannot get insured on anything, even 3 wheelers! Theyre like 50 years old and know one will insure him No I'm 17 now but im not gonma start yet


My insurance is ****ing super expensive.
04-20-2011, 10:50 PM #18
Nice tips definetely will keep this in mind when I try and get my license
04-20-2011, 10:53 PM #19
AgentDragonPig
BLoODz-DrAgOn
very helpful man thanks!!

Offtopic: We should get a pro drifter and make him pass by as a guy with no license then drifts the **** out of the course and the instructor would be like :wtf:!. Im sayin this because instructors in PR are assholes xD

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