Please Help! So nervous and test on Saturday!

cf10

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

MascotDec85

First off have a read here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055850100

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

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?

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

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 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?!

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 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.

rsom

MascotDec85 wrote: »

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.

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

rsom

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