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Second Time Lucky?

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  • 05-12-2009 11:03pm
    #1
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,701 ✭✭✭


    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 :)


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    Absurdum
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    good luck!


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    #3
    ytareh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭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 ...


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


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    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,701 ✭✭✭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 :)


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    Atavan-Halen
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    Best of luck with it, I'm sure you'll be fine :)


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    cloneslad
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    good luck with it.

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


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    jhegarty
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    Mirror , Signal , Manoeuvre.

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


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    robbie_998
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    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 :)


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    jaffa20
    Registered Users Posts: 4,512 ✭✭✭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.:)


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    jaffa20
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    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:)


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    robbie_998
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    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 :)


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    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,701 ✭✭✭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


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    jaffa20
    Registered Users Posts: 4,512 ✭✭✭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.


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    Alanstrainor
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    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.


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    Anan1
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    Good luck, make sure to get a good nights sleep the night before.


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    Midnight_EG
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    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 =[


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    robbie_998
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    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.


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    #19
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,701 ✭✭✭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:


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