Second Time Lucky?

Midnight_EG

Test is on Tuesday, can't wait, think I'll pass this time


I didn't post this in Learning To Drive as I know more people here

Absurdum

good luck!

ytareh

Remember to use those rear view mirrors obsessively and LOOK as if youre using them .Hands on the wheel even if stopped in traffic jam /at lights ...

EPM

Ah you'll be grand. Make any observations obvious but not too obvious. Let us know how it goes

Midnight_EG

I reckons I have the practical downnn, just the theory that I need to know really. And doing it in Tallaght, which is a hell of a lot better than where I did it the first time, Rathgar

Atavan-Halen

Best of luck with it, I'm sure you'll be fine

cloneslad

good luck with it.

I have applied for mine and I hope to pass it first time.

jhegarty

Mirror , Signal , Manoeuvre.

Always use your mirror before doing anything and your half way to passing.

robbie_998

jhegarty wrote: »

Mirror , Signal , Manoeuvre.

Always use your mirror before doing anything and your half way to passing.

I was told Mirror, Signal, Look over shoulder, Manoeuvre ? (for the likes of taking off and changing lanes)

i never got marked for it so im guessing its right ?

anyway, no speeding (again) !!!

try to get 3rd in big enough housing area's but dont try to rush it or anything, do it at the appropriate speed

jaffa20

Midnight_EG wrote: »

I reckons I have the practical downnn, just the theory that I need to know really. And doing it in Tallaght, which is a hell of a lot better than where I did it the first time, Rathgar

Tallaght is a nice test centre. Only really two possible routes that they bring you on and i was lucky to have a pretest on the one i was brought on. The tester i had there was sound. I thought i had failed but got 2 grade 2's and he even took the time out to explain what they were for. I did it in wicklow first time round and it was hellish. Tallaght was a breeze compared to it.

Good luck.:)

jaffa20

jhegarty wrote: »

Mirror , Signal , Manoeuvre.

Always use your mirror before doing anything and your half way to passing.

robbie_998 wrote: »

I was told Mirror, Signal, Look over shoulder, Manoeuvre ? (for the likes of taking off and changing lanes)

i never got marked for it so im guessing its right ?

anyway, no speeding (again) !!!

try to get 3rd in big enough housing area's but dont try to rush it or anything, do it at the appropriate speed

Mirror signal mirror manoeuvre Just to be sure:)

robbie_998

jaffa20 wrote: »

Mirror signal mirror manoeuvre Just to be sure:)

but your still missing your blind spot

i suggest glancing over your shoulder where suited

Midnight_EG

What I was thought was:

AOR: Anticipation, Observation, Reaction
MSM: Mirrors, Signal, Maneuver
POS: Piece of Shit, referring to the Kia I was thought in :P

jaffa20

robbie_998 wrote: »

but your still missing your blind spot

i suggest glancing over your shoulder where suited

Yeah,i agree for when moving off or changing lanes only though. A second glance in the rear view mirrors gives a good impression for all other manoevres though.

Alanstrainor

I figure i'll leave this here and not move it to Learning to Drive, since Midnight really wants it left here!

jaffa20 wrote: »

Yeah,i agree for when moving off or changing lanes only though. A second glance in the rear view mirrors gives a good impression for all other manoevres though.

I agree, mirror, signal, mirror, manoeuvre. No need to check your blind spot unless you're moving from a kerb or changing lanes.

Best of luck with it Midnight_EG, post in learning to drive if you pass. Just take it easy, and give it your best shot.

Anan1

Good luck, make sure to get a good nights sleep the night before.

Midnight_EG

Anan1 wrote: »

Good luck, make sure to get a good nights sleep the night before.

Half 8 in the morning (Tuesday), I'll need it, and then time to warm the car up...about an hours driving for that or so just around and about...then getting there at 8 or so....hmmmm long morning =[

robbie_998

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Half 8 in the morning (Tuesday), I'll need it, and then time to warm the car up...about an hours driving for that or so just around and about...then getting there at 8 or so....hmmmm long morning =[

if your gonna be driving the car an hour before hand please take a 10-15 minute brake before you get in the test centre.

its not good to be constantly driving, it doesn't do good with your legs,

go to the shop, get a drink or even a quick snack so you can stretch your legs before the test.

Midnight_EG

robbie_998 wrote: »

if your gonna be driving the car an hour before hand please take a 10-15 minute brake before you get in the test centre.

its not good to be constantly driving, it doesn't do good with your legs,

go to the shop, get a drink or even a quick snack so you can stretch your legs before the test.

Oh I know, I'll go home for breakfast, then head out to the worst placed test center in Dublin :rolleyes: