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Skweeky said:
Yeah, it's kinda self explanatory when the roundabout is big enough, it's the wee ones I worry about, like the ones at Lenziemill
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Same rules apply. If you have to change gear then do so.

Bearing in mind that you only ever use 1st for pulling away and will generally only be in that gear for a matter of seconds.

The trick to passing the test, if such a thing exists, is to show that you are a thoughtful driver and are conscious of what you are doing. Preparing in advance for each manoeuvre. So ideally you won't stop at a roundabout you will slow on approach and drive straight on. Only if you are 100% certain it is safe to do so tho'.

Never go over the speed limit, I know that sounds obvious but it's a must.

Never be so close that you can't see the bottom of the tyres of the car in front, even when stopped. Otherwise you are too close.

Make sure the examiner can see you using mirrors etc when appropriate. Mirror, signal manoeuvre.

Always adjust everything before moving off, or at least appear to do so.

The biggest tip - drive within your ability. Your instructor has put you forward because you are ready to pass the test. The examiner is there to see if you are safe to be on the road, that's all. He / she is not there to see how good a driver you are. People fail because they want to show the examiner that they are a good driver and they try to drive to their limit, or beyond. You don't need to do that. Keep it simple and safe and you will pass.

Number 2 son failed a couple of times because he was trying to show the examiner he was good. I told him to have as his mantra "drive within yourself" and he passed the next test.

True story.
 
That's a good idea. Also make sure you sit the test in a driving school car, immediately after a lesson. It just looks better and you are warmed up.

We did the opposite tho', after number 2 had a few lessons and learned how to drive he failed a couple of times. I took him out and taught him how to pass the test, in addition to showing him how to do real driving. He was driving on dual carriageways at 60, accelerating properly away from roundabouts, moving onto busy main roads all that sort of stuff. It meant that when he next sat the test it was a piece of pish, driving within his limits. We just booked 3 hours. A refresher with the instructor, then 2 hours for the day, one for the pre-test lesson and one for the test.

Another true story.
 
Skweeky said:
I don't want to sit my test in a driving school car, I find it difficult to adjust to new biting points
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That's why we got the other lessons.

Once he had got the "refresher" he didn't drive mine again, for exactly that reason. Then he drove the same car for an hour prior to the test, so he was used to it.

However you should do what makes you comfortable and relaxed. Make sure your car is totally clean inside and out tho'.
 
:lol: No.

TAKING THE PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST

Remember you can't take the practical driving test until you've passed the driving theory test and hazard perception test. The practical driving test is about making sure that those who pass are competent and safe in the basic skills of driving.

Before the practical driving test begins you will be required to pass an eyesight test. You must be able to read a new style number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres. If you fail this test then the practical driving test will go no further. You will fail full stop. If you pass the eyesight test you will then take the show me, tell me test. For information on the show me, tell me test follow the link above.

During the practical test you will be expected to drive for about 40 minutes in various road driving situations. You will be asked to perform two of the three reversing manoeuvres, either parallel parking, reversing into a side road or bay parking. You may also be required to perform an emergency stop.

IN ORDER TO PASS THE PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST, YOU MUST DRIVE

Without committing any serious or dangerous fault or without committing more than 15 driving errors of a less serious nature.

Dangerous Driving Faults - a fault that results in actual danger. Commit such a fault and you will fail the practical test immediately.

Serious Driving Faults - this is when a potentially dangerous incident occurs, when the candidate reveals a recurring driving fault or fails to perform a manoeuvre (parallel parking, bay parking, reversing into a side road, turn in the road, emergency stop) correctly. Receive a serious fault and you will fail the practical test.

Minor Driving Faults - less serious faults, such as hesitating too long at a junction, faults that don't provide any immediate danger. Receive 15 or more minor driving faults and you will fail the practical test.

TOP TEN REASONS WHY PEOPLE FAIL THE PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST

Observation at Junctions : Ineffective observation and judgment

Reverse Parallel Parking : Ineffective observation or lack of accuracy

Use of Mirrors : Not checking or not acting on what is seen

Reversing Around a Corner : Ineffective observation or lack of accuracy

Incorrect Use of Signals : Not canceling or giving misleading signals

Moving Away Safely : Ineffective observation

Incorrect Positioning : At roundabouts or bends

Lack of Steering Control : Steering too early or too late

Incorrect Positioning : to turn right at junctions and in one way streets

Inappropriate Speed : Going too slow or being hesitant
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