ITS_A_BADGER wrote: » Hey so today i did a pretest with a driving instructor, so i managed to get 28 grade 2's and a grade 3 for reversing onto a curb while doing the reverse :-( My test is on friday week, my question is is it possible to fix all this in less then 8 days. Has anyone done this bad in a pretest only to pass the test?
ITS_A_BADGER wrote: » Ill try my best ive been spending an hour every evening praticing driving and getting lessons 2 days a week, ive a lesson tomorrow and gona book one for tues and thur next week- test is on friday morning ill post and tell all in the afternoon, im not feeling so confident about it tho
rsom wrote: » Also, ask your instructor if he/she marked you for every single error. EG...if you went wide on a left turn, were you marked for position + speed + observation? A tester will determine which aspect caused the incorrect position and mark accordingly.....so if the wide turn was caused by too much speed then a mark will be given under speed but not under position. A driving error is seldom double marked. I dislike giving pretests for the very reason that you explain - it has now put a dent in your confidence. I much prefer to do an intensive pretest assesment a couple of weeks before the test and then do remedial work and continued practise to allow the student to identify their own errors and build confidence.
Eire-Dearg wrote: » Not being mean or anything but it sounds like you're going for the test way too soon?
doovdela wrote: » Its possible to reduce the faults and mistakes you are making on time for your test. Keep practising and keep an eye out for areas you are making mistakes in and work on them the best you can each day. You would need to be driving every day and practising town driving, turnabout, hillstart and reversing around a left corner each day in the lead up to the test. Keep calm, and be confident, give it your best shot! It be an experience for you anyway. Be sure to know your technical checks and rules of the road. The pretest is usually a good indicator of where you are at, what mistakes you are making and what you need to work on before the test. What you got in your pretest is just a mock test, its an indicator of how you are doing but on the day of the test you might do better though it takes a few pretests by gradually bringing down the faults before you improve and any chance of doing well in the test whether or not you pass. Keep focused and keep practising. Keep at it and try your best is all you can do. If you been getting lessons and practising on a regular basis you should do ok on the day of the test. Doing nearly everything correctly gives you a good chance in passing, Best of luck with it!
doovdela wrote: » Yes very true, its best to have experienced it and know what to expect for the next test. So what if you fail first time lots of people do. Try not to worry and put in as much practise as possible. Practise Practise Practise and prepare as much as you can! Work on your faults you are getting in the pre-tests to correct them for the test. It might be worth doing a pre-test the day before or few hours before the actual test as it can help the nerves and spot the mistakes you are making and not try to make them on the test. You might be nervous but keep cool, calm and confident and give it your best shot! Best of luck with the Test!
Diabhal Beag wrote: » Once you know yourself that you're putting in as much practice as possible you'll be OK. Look over the rules, go over different possible routes for the test during your lessons and as mentioned know where you're making mistakes and try to correct them during the lessons. I'd also go into the test with confidence. Best case scenario you could get an easy route and nail the test. Try not to focus on when the tester is giving you a mark as you need full attention. Best of luck and get as much sleep as possible.
woodchuck wrote: » Well done
