Practical Driving Test

Following gradually from my last post on driving test, I will be looking at ways to prepare and book your practical driving test. It is important that you know what to expect before booking your test. Most instructors may think you are ready and will push you to book your practical driving test.

It is only you who knows if you are ready or not. Taking your practical driving test when you are not totally ready means your confidence will be knocked and set you back a few months before you try again. You may ask why your instructor would push you to take your test when you are not ready.

The answer to that question is two folds:

1. It gives them the opportunity to make more money - it is a business, so it their interest that you keep learning and keep paying them. Once you've taken your first practical driving test and fail it, you are more likely to extend your lesson before reattempting the second time. Because of fear of loosing your money and failing again, you are likely to take more than necessary period of time to learn.
2. The second reason is that more than half of learner drivers get it first time round. If you are luck, you may pass your driving test. But if you have fear and very nervous, it is important that you inform your instructor who will advice you on the next step. Booking you test when you are not totally sure of taking the test is a big mistake and you are likely to fail. As the number of new learner drivers grow, rebooking your test could  be another 3 months from the day you failed your test. The reason for this is that others are booking as well - so it is important that you do all you can to pass your driving test.

Again, remember you are paying by the hour for your driving test - so whatever your instructor says, it is entirely up to you to know if you are ready to take your practical driving test. Make sure your practice on your own with a friend's car if you can. There's nothing better than practice - the more you practice, the better you become with your driving skill. Your instructor should provide you with a detailed programme of what you need to know to take your practical driving test.

Make sure you cover emergency stop, parallel parking and bay parking if you can. Use as many online resources as you can. There are people sharing their experience - use that as a guide to help you work out what you should expect. Another thing you should also keep an eye out for is the DSA website. Any last minute changes to the practical driving test may affect you and all your lessons and preparations could become irrelevant in an instance.