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Please Help! So nervous and test on Saturday!

  • 09-03-2010 9:49pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27


    Hey dudes,

    My driving test is on Saturday and first of all i am RREALLY nervous and wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay calm?

    Also, how many times is a fault marked as a Grade 1 before it turns into a Grade 2??

    And if you can't do your reverse around a corner/or you mount the kerb whilst doing it do you fail automatically???

    What else leads you to fail automatically??

    Please help i really appreciate it!!
    thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    Also, how many times is a fault marked as a Grade 1 before it turns into a Grade 2??

    Grade 1 is marked 2 times. 3rd time it becomes a Grade 2


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    And if you can't do your reverse around a corner/or you mount the kerb whilst doing it do you fail automatically???

    If you mount the kerb you will get a Grade 3 fault which is a "Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous fault" You can glance the kerb. That is different entirely.

    Can you expand on "Cannot Do" the reverse? What exactly do you mean, are you having trouble with it?
    What else leads you to fail automatically??

    A Grade 3 Fault is: Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous fault, or total disregard of traffic controls.

    This can cover loads of things to be honest.


    Are you getting lessons from an ADI?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    Grade 3 Faults:

    Position
    Dangerous or potentially
    dangerous incorrect
    position:- on the straight,
    on bends, in traffic lanes, at
    cross-junctions, at
    roundabouts, turning right,
    turning left, stopping,
    following traffic. Weaving
    dangerously.

    Observations
    Dangerous/potentially
    dangerous lack of
    observation.

    React to Hazards
    Failure to react to hazards.

    Clearance
    Driving dangerously close
    to a pedestrian, cyclist,
    stationary vehicle, other
    traffic, or object.

    Overtake Safely
    Overtaking dangerously
    close to a hill, bend, or on a
    narrow road.
    Overtaking while being
    overtaken.
    Dangerously cutting in.

    Signals
    Beckoning dangerously to
    other road users.

    Misleading Signal
    (Only applies where
    other road users are
    involved)

    Having a left signal on
    when turning right.
    Having a right signal on
    when turning left.
    Having a left signal on
    when approaching a
    roundabout and intending
    to take the 2nd or
    subsequent exit.

    Alighting
    Dangerous infringement.

    Progress
    Unnecessary delay, or
    causing severe obstruction
    at traffic lights.

    Vehicle Controls
    Dangerously incompetent
    use of primary control.
    Completely unable to
    couple/uncouple units.
    Potentially dangerous lack
    of expertise when
    uncoupling or recoupling.

    Speed
    Dangerously excessive
    speed.
    Wilful disregard of speed
    limit.

    Traffic Controls
    Complete disregard, or
    where obstruction is caused
    in a bus, tram, or cycle
    lane.

    Right of Way
    Not yielding Right of Way
    causing danger.
    Overtaking in the face of
    oncoming traffic.

    Reverse
    Dangerous lack of:
    Competency (control,
    position).
    Observation.
    Right of way.

    Turnabout
    Dangerous lack of:
    Competency (control,
    position).
    Observation.
    Right of way.

    Parking
    Dangerous lack of:
    Competency (control,
    position,)
    Observation.
    Illegal position.


    Whilst that might look a lot remember Grade 3's are Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 cf10


    Thanks for the link!

    like mostly i can manage the reverse around the corner but sometimes i'm further out than i'm supposed to be or sometimes if i'm reversing up a hill i do sort of mount the kerb :confused: what does "glance" the kerb mean?

    Yup i have an excellent driving instructor he's telling me not to worry but i can't help it you know?!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    cf10 wrote: »
    Thanks for the link!

    like mostly i can manage the reverse around the corner but sometimes i'm further out than i'm supposed to be or sometimes if i'm reversing up a hill i do sort of mount the kerb :confused: what does "glance" the kerb mean?

    Yup i have an excellent driving instructor he's telling me not to worry but i can't help it you know?!

    Glancing the kerb is when the side wall of the tyre brushes the kerb.

    If you are too far out from the kerb during the reverse you could be marked for competency. You can be marked only twice in Grade 2 (not 4 times like other sections).

    The secret to the reverse is to control your speed as much as possible. This will allow you to correct any steering errors before they get out of hand. You are not required to bring your foot completely off clutch, (though you may need to bring the clutch up fully and use the gas if you are reversing uphill). This controls your speed.

    Slow speed - Slow steering.

    I'm sure your ADI will allow you to practice your reverse. If you'd like more time spent on that particular part just ask him or her.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 127 ✭✭rsom


    Grade 1 is marked 2 times. 3rd time it becomes a Grade 2


    A grade 1 fault is always a grade 1 fault even if you repeat the same fault 20 times.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    rsom wrote: »
    A grade 1 fault is always a grade 1 fault even if you repeat the same fault 20 times.

    My mistake, I was trying to multi-task. I forgot I was male :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 127 ✭✭rsom


    LOL!! Just as well I'm here to keep an eye on you so:D


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