Driving Test advice needed
15-12-2005, 10:24 PM
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The AA one is shit TBH, you need ones published by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency)
As for the hazard perception, if you want my advice, watch the clips like a hawk, if you think anything is a hazard click once then twice again (little tip) don't click too many times as the clip will be void (0 points), can also be luck of the draw with the clips too, some obvious some not, hope that helps.
As for the hazard perception, if you want my advice, watch the clips like a hawk, if you think anything is a hazard click once then twice again (little tip) don't click too many times as the clip will be void (0 points), can also be luck of the draw with the clips too, some obvious some not, hope that helps.
15-12-2005, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jock
Dan do you think it would be wise though
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He might not find the Evo to his satisfaction
And, you necver know what could happen
16-12-2005, 09:28 AM
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I probably can the problem being i have been driving for nearly 8 years now with decent quick cars so my driving style is probably set in it's way which is for sure not the correct way.
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16-12-2005, 09:37 AM
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Thats the reason why I asked Mike, it's hard to adopt the correct driving style for todays standards if you've already been driving for years, I've been driving 13 years and was an eye opener when my trainer explained the standards expected.
16-12-2005, 09:47 AM
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Cheers,
I really would like to do it in the Evo as a principle type thing because i am no dick head when i need to be sensible and i am used to my car now but understand how they could get pissed of, but what actually could they do or say ?
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I really would like to do it in the Evo as a principle type thing because i am no dick head when i need to be sensible and i am used to my car now but understand how they could get pissed of, but what actually could they do or say ?
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16-12-2005, 09:52 AM
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Choice of car for your test can be any Mike, thats not a problem so long as it's fully insured and road legal, and you may be a good driver, but it's the driving style the examiner expects to see that will allow you to pass.
I bet you don't know how to do the "cockpit drill" to start with lol
I bet you don't know how to do the "cockpit drill" to start with lol
16-12-2005, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FordFans
Choice of car for your test can be any Mike, thats not a problem so long as it's fully insured and road legal, and you may be a good driver, but it's the driving style the examiner expects to see that will allow you to pass.
I bet you don't know how to do the "cockpit drill" to start with lol
I bet you don't know how to do the "cockpit drill" to start with lol
But please do elabrate
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16-12-2005, 02:50 PM
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The best advice I can give mate is fuck the books, buy the cd rom. after a couple of hours you will be passing the theory test every time. Its a bastard having to take ur test after driving for years, I have just passed my C licence and having to go back to 2 hands, handbrake blah blah blah was hard as hell.
Hazard perception is easy as well, I had to do the car 1 for my C. I think if you have been driving the haz per is the easy bit. This is also on the CD rom!!!
Good luck
Hazard perception is easy as well, I had to do the car 1 for my C. I think if you have been driving the haz per is the easy bit. This is also on the CD rom!!!
Good luck
16-12-2005, 03:04 PM
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without readin the other posts! So dont flame winge etc if im repeating someone else!
Rule number 1 i followed on test!
If i doubt wait! It's better to get a minor for hesitation than seriouse for being to close, etc!
Like in my HGV test i took a corner too wide, got a minor, but id have failed if i'd have caught the kurb!
Rule number 1 i followed on test!
If i doubt wait! It's better to get a minor for hesitation than seriouse for being to close, etc!
Like in my HGV test i took a corner too wide, got a minor, but id have failed if i'd have caught the kurb!
16-12-2005, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by weblefeck
Rule number 1 i followed on test!
If i doubt wait! It's better to get a minor for hesitation than seriouse for being to close, etc!
If i doubt wait! It's better to get a minor for hesitation than seriouse for being to close, etc!
" and he goes "Make progress" Turns out he was a Central London courier before he became a test examiner, so when I got him for my next test we were doing 35-40 everywhere, and I didn't get into any trouble for it
17-12-2005, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jock
Originally Posted by FordFans
Choice of car for your test can be any Mike, thats not a problem so long as it's fully insured and road legal, and you may be a good driver, but it's the driving style the examiner expects to see that will allow you to pass.
I bet you don't know how to do the "cockpit drill" to start with lol
I bet you don't know how to do the "cockpit drill" to start with lol
But please do elabrate
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Doors - Making sure they are closed
Seat - Rake, angle and headrest position (headrest need to be level with the back of your head)
Mirrors - Adjust if necessary, centre one sould be positioned to give a better view of the offside
Handbrake - Make sure it's on
Gears - Make sure in neutral before starting the car
Put seatbelt on
Depress the clutch
Start the car
Check fuel gauge - Enough petrol/diesel for journey
As already said might be worth taking a few lessons to get into that way of driving again, and yes the books are useful as they describe the way things should be done for the practical test, and what is required.
17-12-2005, 01:14 PM
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Doing the manouvers can screw you up if youve got a few years of bad habits.
Making sure you use the handbrake when required, none of the using footbrake to hold it at the lights etc.
Anyone can do a 3 point turn and reverse round a corner its doing them in accordance with the "rules" thats easy to forget, ie correct clearance on major and minor road, reversing far enough back down minor road etc.
My parallel parking was shocking until i practised it as I park in a car park at home and at work so never need to do it!!!
I don't know what they teach with gears now but when I learnt to drive it was 4th gear at 30mph then when I did my driver training it was 3rd gear at 30mph for better control of engine/responseivness and car control.
Making sure you use the handbrake when required, none of the using footbrake to hold it at the lights etc.
Anyone can do a 3 point turn and reverse round a corner its doing them in accordance with the "rules" thats easy to forget, ie correct clearance on major and minor road, reversing far enough back down minor road etc.
My parallel parking was shocking until i practised it as I park in a car park at home and at work so never need to do it!!!
I don't know what they teach with gears now but when I learnt to drive it was 4th gear at 30mph then when I did my driver training it was 3rd gear at 30mph for better control of engine/responseivness and car control.
27-01-2006, 05:32 PM
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Oh just an up-date i passed my theory test was in and out in no time,
I think i took about 9 mins on the main part then sat hazard test,
I have had 2 lessons and the instructor has put me straight in for my test so fingers crossed
Mike
I think i took about 9 mins on the main part then sat hazard test,
I have had 2 lessons and the instructor has put me straight in for my test so fingers crossed
Mike
27-01-2006, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg shepherd
Jock silly question but how have you been driving 8 years but no licence was just woundering
and nice one on passing theory test
and nice one on passing theory test
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29-01-2006, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PEN
when you getting your first set of points then mate 
because they found it hard to put them on your old licence lol
because they found it hard to put them on your old licence
lol was thinking about the things we used to do and how lucky we were to get away with themmike
we did
30-01-2006, 01:41 AM
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EDIT.. shit wish i'd read the whole post and i'd have realised you'd already done it. nevermind it is nearly 3 am.
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As for doing your test in the evo it could be frowned upon. depending on wether the tester was a dick or sommat. Could be jealous of your car or something and mark you harshly because of it anything like that is possible really. It's something to consider. If you're having lessons in another car i'd just use that mate to be perfectly honest.
at myselfAs for doing your test in the evo it could be frowned upon. depending on wether the tester was a dick or sommat. Could be jealous of your car or something and mark you harshly because of it anything like that is possible really. It's something to consider. If you're having lessons in another car i'd just use that mate to be perfectly honest.
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