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What happens during the driving test?

  • 22-04-2008 9:15am
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭


    Ok so this may seem like a stupid question but everyone tells me something different. I have my test on Tuesday of next week and would like to know the procedure.

    Can someone please outline exactly what happens from the moment I arrive at the test centre to the moment I leave at the end of the test....?

    Thanks in advance.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,861 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    you'll go in - they'll ask you some questions regarding the rules of the road, street signs, speed limits etc. Then you'll go out and check your car lights and make sure you know where your battery/oil/wter/collant go. then you'll start your driving. about 30 minutes including the hill start, reverse and turn-about. then you'll head back and be told if you passed or failed.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭pinkmonkey


    Excellent just what I was looking for! Thanks.

    Can you give me some advice on the reversing? Whenever I reverse around a corner I end up too far away from the kerb.


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Lady


    For the Reversing all i can say is practice practice practice and take it really slow!! I mean crawl along, you have as much time as you need so dont rush it, go slow enough and you have plenty of time to adjust and correct yourself to be closer to the kerb[not too close though a foot will do] and observation is key!!

    relax, stay calm and dont be nervous its not as bad as it seems I promise :)
    Best of luck with the test pinkmonkey!! I got mine third attempt yesterday :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭Lawros Tache


    When i was doing my test i found it useful to line the kerb up in the back window with something fixed to the window... for instance, my car had a garage sticker on the bottom of the window and i used one of the letters on that.
    i simply took note mentally where the kerb was in relation to the sticker, then steered the car so as the kerb was always on that marker...obviously the kerb will "disappear" as you round the bend, but it will come back, then you can line it up again and you will be as far from the kerb as when you started.

    Dunno if i've explained that properly...it was actually easier to do the test!
    Good luck


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭Saint_Mel


    As said by The Goddess, just take your time.
    So, long as you show good observation (which going slow will allow) and you dont hit the kerb or end up in the middle of the road, you should be Ok.

    Remember to check your mirrors and over your shoulder contatantly, and pause your manouver if another car is approaching as it will let them pass by and show you are safety conscience. Thats what I done and although my reverse wasnt perfect I showed enough caution to get by


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭pinkmonkey


    Thanks for your help everyone. I'm still a little bit confused about the reversing. When I tried it I turned the wheel fully and I still ended up really far out!

    When you explain how to do it can you please mention what direction around the corner that you are going if that makes sense....as in are you turning the wheel to the left type of corner or turning it to the right?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


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    excellent post..very helpful:cool: was told by my instructor to use the rear view mirror till you get to the corner then use the fly window while at the bend..observing also alot!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


    When i was doing my test i found it useful to line the kerb up in the back window with something fixed to the window... for instance, my car had a garage sticker on the bottom of the window and i used one of the letters on that.
    i simply took note mentally where the kerb was in relation to the sticker, then steered the car so as the kerb was always on that marker...obviously the kerb will "disappear" as you round the bend, but it will come back, then you can line it up again and you will be as far from the kerb as when you started.

    Dunno if i've explained that properly...it was actually easier to do the test!
    Good luck

    have heard of people using a sticker as a guide..dont understand this a hundred percent how it works though:o..anyone more info on this?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭pinkmonkey


    can someone please elaborate on the whole putting something on the back window in order to help you to line up with?? I don't really see how this works or how you could line up using it........


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    I just lowered my left mirror so that I could see the kerb for the entire reverse. That way I could constantly see how close the car was to the kerb, though I kept observing all around aswell.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,861 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    I just lowered my left mirror so that I could see the kerb for the entire reverse. That way I could constantly see how close the car was to the kerb, though I kept observing all around aswell.

    That is what I did too - angled so you can see the back wheel.

    If the OP does this - be sure to do one of two things.

    1. Have it set like this BEFORE you start the test.
    or
    2. If you have electric wing-mirrors, you can angle them as you wish just before you start your reverse. However, you must be sure to angle them back up when finished, otherwise you will be marked down for it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭pinkmonkey


    I do not have electric windows unfortunately. Is it ok for me to ask the tester to adjust the mirror on his / her side or do I have to do it myself.......I don't want to be accused of anything if I have to reach across a female tester.......:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,861 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    pinkmonkey wrote: »
    I do not have electric windows unfortunately. Is it ok for me to ask the tester to adjust the mirror on his / her side or do I have to do it myself.......I don't want to be accused of anything if I have to reach across a female tester.......:rolleyes:

    i'd adjust it before the test or not at all in that case - that is what i remember my instrucor saying to me.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


    have my test on monday:eek:..a day before you pink monkey..do you get asked hand signals do people know or is it only sometimes?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Celtic07 wrote: »
    monkey..do you get asked hand signals do people know or is it only sometimes?
    Regardless of whether it's asked or not, there is no excuse for not knowing them. It's not as if it were one of those aspects of the driving test that you aren't in complete control of. The actions of other motorists can't can be cited as a reason for failure.

    Good luck in the test. :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


    Regardless of whether it's asked or not, there is no excuse for not knowing them. It's not as if it were one of those aspects of the driving test that you aren't in complete control of. The actions of other motorists can't can be cited as a reason for failure.

    Good luck in the test. :)

    yeah totally agree if some fool drives stupid around you ya could fail for doing the wrong thing..have my test very early in the morning so hoping all the eejit drivers will still be in bed:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,958 ✭✭✭DJ_Spider


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    I have just got my first learner's permit after passing the theory test on my second attempt. (not bad for someone who has come over from the UK 2 years ago!) Does this mean I have to wait 6 months before applying for my test? When did this come in?

    Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DJ_Spider wrote: »
    I have just got my first learner's permit after passing the theory test on my second attempt. (not bad for someone who has come over from the UK 2 years ago!) Does this mean I have to wait 6 months before applying for my test? When did this come in?

    Thanks.
    You may apply any time but you cannot do the test until you have held the Learner permit for 6 months.

    Inform them of the date on the "any other relevant information" section.

    It came in on the 30th october 2007.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


    DJ_Spider wrote: »
    I have just got my first learner's permit after passing the theory test on my second attempt. (not bad for someone who has come over from the UK 2 years ago!) Does this mean I have to wait 6 months before applying for my test? When did this come in?

    Thanks.

    got mine second time to got 34 out of 40 was kicking myself own fault didnt study enough got 40 out of 40 second time round..a girl i know took 5 times:pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭pinkmonkey


    Celtic07 where are you taking your driving test? You DEFINITELY need to know the hand signals. Everyone I know who has taken the test has been asked them. I would hate to fail as a result of not knowing hand signals, road signs or the secondary controls........Now coasting and reversing is my problem..........


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭hippiechickie


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


    pinkmonkey wrote: »
    Celtic07 where are you taking your driving test? You DEFINITELY need to know the hand signals. Everyone I know who has taken the test has been asked them. I would hate to fail as a result of not knowing hand signals, road signs or the secondary controls........Now coasting and reversing is my problem..........

    carlow what about you.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Celtic07


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    what did you mess up on so much? also your 4ft 10 thats small lol


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭DarkJager


    Driving test this afternoon at 3.45pm in Shannon. Any tips on gettin rid of the nerves before the test??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 IrishStudent76


    If you google your question or look at a number of driving school websites you'll find information on what to expect during your driving test


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