Top 5 Driving Test Tips

Do you want to pass your driving test? If yes, then you need to master your driving skills. The only way to get a driving licence is by passing the actual driving test and theoretical test meant to gauge your driving skills and how well you have mastered relevant traffic laws and rules. In this article, we are going to give you the 5 top driving test tips.

Tip#1: Ensure that you have had enough lessons

​It is very difficult to past your driving test if you have not had enough driving lessons. Time behind the wheel is important. Many people fail their driving test because they have not taken enough driving lessons. So, don’t be in a hurry to go for a driving test before complete enough driving lessons. Experts recommend that you take at least 45 hours of driving lessons to learn how to drive.

Tip#2: Sharpen your observation skills

​This is another crucial factor that most people usually overlook. If you don’t have excellent observation skills, then you may fail your driving test. Apart from testing your driving skills, the driving examiner will also check if you are good at reading road signs and the driving situation. For instance, if there is a speed limit sign, then you need to comply with that speed limit, failure to which you will fail the test. Or looking far enough ahead to read and react to the traffic situation. So, ensure that you sharpen your observation skills before you go for a driving test.

Tip#3: Keep your emotions under control

​Almost everyone gets nervous while taking a driving test. However, if you want to pass the test, you need to keep your nerves under control. The driving examiner will try as much as possible to keep you calm, but ultimately it’s up to you.  If you are overly nervous you will make mistakes and get confused at the very times you need great clarity – like merging into traffic. Again, time behind the wheel with a driving instructor will help reduce you nerves for your test.

Tip#4: Know how driving test works

Knowing what the driving examiner will test and how you need to conduct yourself in advance will help you prepare adequately for the driving test. So, before you go for the actual test, talk to someone who went through the test recently, and passed or watch test driving videos. Also, this is one of the major roles of your driving instructor is to prepare you for your test by running drills and scenarios over and over so you do them right without thinking about it.

Tip#5: Listen to the examiner

​One crucial thing that the examiner usually tests is your ability to listen and follow instructions. So, pay close attention to your examiner's instructions. If the examiner tells you to turn left in the next intersection, do that. Being very prepared and very comfortable behind the wheel will help you focus.