Yes! We made it! Today is the final part of the UK driving test video series. You will now see every single fault the student made during her test and the final scoring sheet.
That’s it. We’re done here. Our next video series will be different, yet still educational. Our recommended guides are still recommended, and we urge you to take a look at them if you want to avoid these faults during your test.
Have a great week!
This one is going to be quick: today is the final part of the UK driving test (but not the final part of the video). The test is finally over, but you’ll have to wait until next week to watch the results and score sheet.
You can’t wait, can you? Just seven more days and we’ll all know what’s going on there.
Living next to the train tracks is usually a sign of poverty, or at least living in a bad area. I, one of the staff members of MyDrivingTestCenter.com, live next to the tracks, but you can trust me I’m OK. However, there are some downsides, especially considering I live quite close to a crossing. Trains make SO-MUCH-NOISE. They all run on diesel, which means I have to suffer the sound of the engine and the sound of the wheels. Trust me, it’s not as fun as it sounds. There is also the sound of a railroad crossing which dings all day long.
However, what’s even more horrifying is the way people treat the crossings. When the red lights start flashing, most people will stop and wait until the train has passed, but not everyone. Some people prefer to risk death and save a few minutes. When the bell starts ringing, they just speed up to beat the barrier. Pedestrians don’t even rush as much – they just go under the barrier and run on the tracks. If they slip and fall they face certain death, but apparently they don’t care.
If you live near a railroad crossing, I urge you to drive safely around there. Remember: you can’t drive when there is a headstone above you. Nothing is worth losing your life. Drive safely, it will only do good for you.
During a driving test, don’t try to be a hero. Follow the rules of railroad crossings. Just wait until the train passes. It will definitely increase your chance of passing.
The fourth part of the UK driving test series is already here! Time goes by quickly, and so will your driving test (they don’t take that long). Try not to panic when she turns into the “wrong” lane.
Once again, we invite you to look at our guides and recommendations, even if you’re not British. We’re quite experienced and know what to offer.
If you have any plan to take the Indian driving test in the Kozhikode state, be prepared for a tougher test. According to the Regional Transport Office, the procedure is about to get tougher. According to the Deputy Transport Commissioner, a harder test means more competent drivers. Well, in that case, we would like to call nonsense. A driving test should be efficient, not hard. It should be hard for those who don’t drive well, but easy for those who know how to drive.
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The new test will include a gradient test (for correct usage of the parking brake) and reverse parking, which are good skills to be tested on. Also, students are expected to look in the rear view mirrors rather than rods on the track. This is quite obvious, and points to a serious flaw in driving schools: they sometimes focus too much on the test and not on driving. That’s why a driving test shouldn’t be “hard”. It’s complete and utter nonsense to make a test “hard” on purpose. Failing people deliberately will not create more competent drivers, but more frustrated drivers.
This one is quite obvious, but apparently needs restating: test people on what matters. Make sure they can operate a vehicle safely on local roads. Test them for technical car usage, important skills (such as parking, which was suggested here.) Examine whether or not they can merge into traffic, blend without interfering. If someone knows how to drive, it shouldn’t be hard.
One final tip for the Transport Office: if too many experienced drivers fail this test, it is unnecessarily hard. People who have been on the road for a few years should have no trouble passing any driving test, so please try to make yours a good one.
Meanwhile, if you need help with your driving test, in our outside of India, be sure to check out our guides.
The UK driving test series continues today, so watch carefully. Also, if you live in a right-side driving country, how weird is it to watch these videos? Some of our staff thinks it’s almost scary.
If you’re having a hard time watching this, don’t worry: there are also videos of driving tests on the right side, and you can be sure they’ll be here.
Yes! It’s time for another person’s first time driving. Today is Skylan’s turn. She drives around a parking lot, trying to learn the difference between D and R. She is not a screamer or a laugher, and not even the main attraction of this video. This time, it’s the mother.
Yeah, some of you probably recognize the style: an over-anxious parent who screams after every turn. Fortunately, Skylan lives in a rural area wherre she can drive around without seeing any car. Just imagine what would happen if her mother had to tolerate her going more than 10 miles per hour in a big city.
This video is from July 2016, so Skylan may already have her licesne. Even if she did, it is almost guaranteed that her mom will make her go insane as soon as she hits the road (sorry, Skylan’s mom!). However, it shows how caring her mother is, which is always good.
Good luck to you Skylan. We would love to have your comments here. If you need assistance, our driving test guides are always available.
A week has already gone by, and it’s time to show the next part of the UK driving test video. Enjoy!
Thank LDC once again for this video series. As usual, our recommendations still stand.
The driving test is only as difficult or easy as you make it out to be. As long as you remain positive, you will able to feel more confident. Even if you make mistakes during your practice driving sessions, you can still remain positive. All you have to do is understand where you went wrong so that you can make improvements. A good instructor will help you analyze what you need to work more on in order to become a better driver.
One of the first things you need to do if you haven’t already, is to know how to use everything on the dashboard. This includes the windshield wipers, lights, mirrors, indicators, and so forth. You can be sure that the test examiner who is in the car with you on test day will watch how you use the controls and instruments. Demonstrate that you know what everything is for.
Although it seems like common sense, you need to know how to actually start and stop the vehicle. When starting, don’t just rely on the mirrors. Turn around and check your blind spot as well. You never know when a small child or animal might be behind you. You might not be able to see them if you simply check the mirrors.
Know how and when to stop the vehicle as well. Plan out practice sessions in advance. Go drive around different roads in your area. Practice on routes with Stop signs, YIELD signs, intersections, and so forth. While you’re at it, practice stopping the car beside a curb, in a driveway, parking space, etc. Learn how to pull it in to any parking spot safely.
Another thing you’ll need to learn is driving in reverse. Your instructor will help you determine when you are ready. You’ll need to first get a lot of steering practice in. Whenever you attempt to drive in reverse, do so in an empty area where there are no other vehicles or hazards.
You can practice driving without actually being behind the wheel. The next time you’re a passenger in a car, observe the driver’s movements. How do they hold the wheel? When approaching STOP signs or an intersection, at which point do they start to slow down? When do they use the signal lights? You should also get into the practice of observing the traffic around you. Learn how to anticipate dangerous situations and what you can do to prevent them from happening.
Once again, try to maintain a positive mindset about becoming a good driver and passing the test. Mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation.
In today’s world, you can obtain all of the information you need for passing your driver’s test on the internet. There are so many resources and tools to help you, and much of it is well put together. An online driving course will help you learn everything from parallel parking to defensive driving.
Starting today, and for the next five weeks, we’re going to publish a video series of a UK driving test. These videos come from a company which teaches people how to drive, and we think it’s great. No, we’re not affiliated with them.
Each week we’ll post another video by them, so in the end you’ll have a full picture of the UK driving test and what you are expected to do when taking it.
Thank you for these videos, see you next week!