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How prepared can I possibely become

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  • 11-07-2005 2:21pm
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    Citizen Jake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 123 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Got a letter from the Department of Transport last week to inform me that after 11 months since applying I will finally be doing my driving test in about a month's time. It will be my third attempt.

    First attempt, I was ****e, I knew it and wasn't even driving my own car. Failed and deserved to. Second attempt, tester said there was nothing off the chart but said I just didn't get it. Failed, very ticked off. Before my last test I only did about two lessons, one was a pre-test. So who knows. :rolleyes: Maybe I just didn't prepare enough.

    With a whole month ahead of me what are you guys' opinions on how I should be preparing? No doubt I will be studying the rules of the road as much as possible and aim to do at least four lessons.

    No doubt from earlier posts I've read in this forum there's a theory that it's no matter how good you are the tester can fail you if they like. Whether that's true or not, it's no excuse for not being prepared and doing your best on the day.

    So guys, less of the theories and more of the practical advise please.

    Citizen.


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    #2
    css
    Closed Accounts Posts: 387 ✭✭css


    practice, and loads of it.. not much else you can do..


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    declanoneill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 351 ✭✭declanoneill


    For what it's worth, this is what I'd do in your shoes:

    Do a pre test before any lessons, (I assume you're driving on a semi regular basis), this way you'll know what areas you're weak on. Get the opinon of the tester as to how many lessons you should do (say 3-4 for arguments sake) then do another pretest before going in. A good instructor and a few lessons should go a long way to getting you through it.


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    Boggle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 964 ✭✭✭Boggle


    Just get as many lessons as you possibly can. get to know the (likely) course. Get used to driving with someone looking at you. Move your head when checking mirror (exagerate so tester notices). Ensure car is working properly (lights, plates, tax, ins, etc.) Make sure you are well used to the car. Wear respectable clothes... i.e. no wa wear.

    All common sense but really do get lessons (6 or 7 or until you are comfortable driving while someone is staring at you)- I know its an expense but at least you'll be finished with it and finally have your license.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    I would do a few pre tests as by now you have picked up various bad habits and you will want them cured for the big day.
    also make sure there is no crap in the car, no smell of fags, make sure the car is taxed, NCTd and insured. Make sure you licence is valid.
    Make sure you know the bits and bobs under the bonnet.


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