Thread: Going to take my drivers test any tips

lol dont mean to laugh but you make a point on one hand but with a career with the army i pretty much should kiss my rights goodbye.

I took my driver's test in PA 15 years ago....as I recall its simple. For the Parallel parking, just get with in 18 inches of the curb and dont hit a cone. Oh and make sure you use your mirrors. they dont like when you dont use your mirrors.

Originally Posted by alb1981

I took my driver's test in PA 15 years ago....as I recall its simple. For the Parallel parking, just get with in 18 inches of the curb and dont hit a cone. Oh and make sure you use your mirrors. they dont like when you dont use your mirrors.

are you susposto look over your shoulder and use your mirrrors or just use your mirrors?

I always played it safe and drove like i was riding a motorcycle. never trust mirrors alone. technically they have to pass you as long as you use your mirrors but go with whats comfortable!

thanks a million im comfortable with lookign over my shoulder after i check my mirrors, i was also told it as better to do the parkign job half ass than it as to keep trying to get it perfect if you dont get it in right the frst time. i shouldent worrie so much i drive a 84 f250 ith a 8 foot bed which is standard and i do ok and im takign it in a mini van because my truck has a few thing they might not care for like the loud pipes.

Well I wont hold the ford against you, lucky you didnt say chevy. If you can manuever that size of vehicle you will do fine in a mini van. After I worked in Pa, I cant see how they can be too particular with all the amish buggies on the road, I just about took out a few, they come up quick when you are doing 60 and late for work. What part of PA are you from, I worked on a pipeline from renova past state college about three years ago, I would have to say PA is my second favorite state I have lived in, my home state of Utah being the only better, but I might be a bit biased.

Get a good night sleep before the test, no alcohol. No heavy meal before the test either, nor too much coffee.
You'll be more alert that way.

Other than that, try not to maul pedestrians and cyclists. Examinators frown upon that.
And if you have a chance, explore the area where you'll be testing, so that you have an idea of where the one way streets are, and the sneaky situations where you can easily make mistakes.

As a professional driver, your most important thing to remember is scan your mirrors every 30 seconds or so. Dont keep your eyes off the road, but keep em moving so your always aware of your surroundings. If you don't see it, you won't be able to avoid it. Don't tense up, stay relaxed and you'll do fine

i have taken drivers tests in everything big from a lincoln continental, mk v to a full size dodge van, to an older chevy caprice classic WAGON, just be relaxed, and keep your head about you, being nervous will only make you do more stupid little mistakes that will fail you in the end. and dont believe the family guy line of if you make eye contact, you have to race.

My tip for passing driving tests. Don't drive in Bangkok. It will teach you too many bad habbits. After five years of driving here I'm not sure I could even drive back in Ausrtalia, let alone pass the test.