Post: A guide to passing your drivers test, for the older members of NGU
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04-20-2011, 10:28 PM
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Mudkip
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for all the nervous 17 year olds out there 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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04-24-2011, 03:49 AM
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Originally posted by Mudkip
Hey guys, Mudkip here, today I'm going to give you 10 tips on how to pass your drivers test for all the nervous 17 year olds out there
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!)
for all the nervous 17 year olds out there 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!)
lol i hope most of the users on ngu are around 17 or older and 17 yr old here arent considered oldest ones lol
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