UK Driving Test: Part 6

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.

Conclusion

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!

UK Driving Test: Part 5

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.

From Our Staff: Railroad Crossing

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.

A Little Request

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.

UK Driving Test: Part 4

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.

Indian Driving Test About to Get Harder

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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Indian street

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.

What Should the Indian Driving Test Contain?

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.

UK Driving Test: Part 3

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.

First Time Driving: Skylan

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.

Skylan’s Way Ahead After Her First Time Driving

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.