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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:33

My Instructor told me to check the mirror every 5 secs or so!!! even though i had adjusted the mirror to my eye level and i could just move my eyeballs to c it. But she told me to even put my head up to SHOW the examiner that u r cheking the mirror. Like GM, my eaxminer also told me to be careful of TRICK instructions that the examiner might tell me to do which is not allowed at a particular road, street ot junction. So be bold enuf to tell the examiner that its not allowed. HTH and all the best.:)

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:23

someone I met recently said she passed her test here but the first girl to drive failed instantly because one of the back doors wasn't closed properly and she hadn't noticed the warning light on the dashboard. One tip I would give is ask if everyone has fastened their seatbelts - my tester years ago deliberately didn't put his on! Yes, that should one of the basic checks carried out before driving off. People tend to forget when they're nervous. muu, if you want to have a chat i'm at [email protected] (p.s. admin, it's a disposable address I don't care much for it if it's spammed.) I'm very sure you just need to relax. It's when you stress that you get the jitters and forget many things :o) edited by GoodMorning on 16/05/2012 alright, will save your id

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:15

someone I met recently said she passed her test here but the first girl to drive failed instantly because one of the back doors wasn't closed properly and she hadn't noticed the warning light on the dashboard. One tip I would give is ask if everyone has fastened their seatbelts - my tester years ago deliberately didn't put his on!

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:15

I get scared at the roundabout and changing lanes but I hope to polish up. In which area will you be taking your test? I went through the area twice a few days before the test and familiarised myself with the roads/junctions/roundabout/road signposts. I found myself shutting my eyes and visualising doing my road test also relaxed me. I dont know the area of the test, will ask my instructor tomorrow so that I familiarise with the roads too, thanks alot, you have really boosted my morale with your helpful tips

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:13

I get scared at the roundabout and changing lanes but I hope to polish up. In which area will you be taking your test? I went through the area twice a few days before the test and familiarised myself with the roads/junctions/roundabout/road signposts. [b'>I found myself shutting my eyes and visualising doing my road test also relaxed me[/b'>. Not while you were driving i hope !!! lol

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:01

Have you done your trial driving test? I have not yet done them The trial would be a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you have. Is there anything specific you're nervous about at the moment? :o) I get scared at the roundabout and changing lanes but I hope to polish up.

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:53

thank you, i think am just stressing too much about it, the date has nt been set yet though I will be finishing my classes next week You will need to relax :o) Have you done your trial driving test? I have not yet done them

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:49

muu, bring some sort of audio to listen to while waiting for your turn, i.e. music, relaxation audio - bring something that relaxes you. The nervous chatter in the waiting room and the grim, sour faces of those who failed and coming back to update others ...will be annoying. Relax. Take the lead - everyone may be nervous as well - so greet the other girls who will be going into the same car as you a great morning and greet the Examiner as well [url=http://www.desismileys.com/'>[img'>http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3277.gif[/img'>[/url'> When is the test? :) thank you, i think am just stressing too much about it, the date has nt been set yet though I will be finishing my classes next week

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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:12

Please add more tips to help new drivers pass the RTA test and overcome the fear of being on the road, I copied the below from a certain blog and please correct them if they wrong. 1. Drive confidently in a relaxed mood at a good speed. Examiners don’t like driving too slow. 2. Always make use of indicators and mirrors while start maneuvering, turning, and approaching a road or intersection. 3. Never change lane unless you are asked to do so. However, shift to low speed lane after taking a U-turn in fast lane from a roundabout. 4. Never start changing your lane while making the ‘shoulder and mirrors’ check. Start moving after completing the check. 5. Speed up your vehicle immediately (within speed limit) after changing lane from slow to fast one. 6. When turning on a main road from secondary road at T-junction, wait until approach is safe and road is clear ahead. 7. After entering the main road from T-junction or intersection, immediately speed up your vehicle to drive the vehicle at a good speed. 8. On roundabouts, slow up your vehicle. After taking exit from the roundabout, immediately speed up your vehicle to drive the vehicle at a good speed. 9. Never enter a roundabout unless you find no vehicle coming from your left side. 10. Change the lane only when there is no fast vehicle coming in the desired lane. Ignore examiner’s order to do so if there is no safe way for doing so. He will appreciate your decision. 11. Always park your car parallel to the road when asked to park by the examiner. Never park in front of any entrance, gate or side road. Use hazard lights if enough space is not available for opening the driving side doors. <em>edited by muu on 16/05/2012</em>

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