Well? Get with the luck-wishing! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Good luck!
Don't be nervous. Usually they aren't that bad, and even rather easy(unless you get a total a-hole for a tester).
The only mistake I made on mine was small, so remember it: Turn off your turn signal when backing up along the curve(you turn it on to go to the curve, but then off when you're backing up along it).
I failed most of my tests because I was too cautious. I did have a few spectacular failures, though, such as launching off a humpback bridge at 60 mph and going the wrong way down a one-way street.
Take deep breaths and tell yourself that you're the king, and you'll be fine. (Beforehand, obviously. He might think you're a bit weird if you do it during the test.)
<!--QuoteBegin-Surge+Jan 17 2005, 04:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Surge @ Jan 17 2005, 04:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> You <b>will</b> fail parallel parking. Trust me, they say it's easy and all, but by omnipresence, it's hard, no matter what ANYONE tells you. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Still, I parked in perfectly on the first try. It is just a matter of training (And maths) All in all my whole test took barely 20 minutes, I'd like to know how long how long you all were tortured <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
All this angst and anxiety makes me even firmer in my stance on not getting a license. What the hell do I need a license for when I can't afford a car anyway? Means I get to sleep in the back seat on all the long trips, too. And biking is healthy, especially when it's raining...
You wished me insufficient luck! I blame ALL OF YOU! RAAAARRRRGH!!!
I would have passed on the minor faults I got..... except I got 3 insta-fails.
You know when you get a really annoying tune into your head and then you can't forget it for the rest of the day, and it distracts you when you try to do anything? That's not what happened, but it would have been a good excuse. I did however see the last test car sat in the bay.... with a great big dent in the side. I get the impression that guy failed a little worse than me.
My minors were boring and not worth mentioning, my majors were as follows:
1. Too close to car in front. It was POURING WITH RAIN and I could barely see the car in front, but yeah, I probably was a little too close. I blame Jesus.
2. Note to self: In Engerlandland, we drive on the LEFT. Yes, even if there's no-where else to go, you wait for the other car to go round YOU since HE will then be going on the left, no? DURRRRRRRRR! (a simple case of brain failure on my part, probably due to lack of alcohol)
3. Pulling out onto a dual carriageway from a box junction is always going to be tough, but when you forget to make one last look to the left, and the other car is speeding anyway, well....
On the bright side though, I can still get away with not being the designated driver.
<!--QuoteBegin-lolfighter+Jan 17 2005, 05:11 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (lolfighter @ Jan 17 2005, 05:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> All this angst and anxiety makes me even firmer in my stance on not getting a license. What the hell do I need a license for when I can't afford a car anyway? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Because the earlier you get the license, the less will you have to pay for the insurance (They look for the time you made the license and adjust the % you have to pay on the base of that, at least here they do). And trust me, you WILL get a car once in your life, may it be just for work.
so sad <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> I blame England, because I have no idea what the phrase 'dual carriageway from a box junction' means...
speaking of driving-related language differences, what do you guys call 'rubbernecking'? in pennsylvania they call it 'gaper delays'... you know, traffic caused by idiots who think it's worth it for their commute to take an extra hour because they wanna slow down to see a dent in someone's fender who's pulled over from an accident?
<!--QuoteBegin-DiscoZombie+Jan 17 2005, 12:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DiscoZombie @ Jan 17 2005, 12:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> speaking of driving-related language differences, what do you guys call 'rubbernecking'? in pennsylvania they call it 'gaper delays'... you know, traffic caused by idiots who think it's worth it for their commute to take an extra hour because they wanna slow down to see a dent in someone's fender who's pulled over from an accident? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Yeah, we call it rubbernecking.
A dual-carriageway is like a regular road, only with 2 lanes and the speed limit is generally 60mph. The limit on this one was 50, but the guy who almost had to swerve to avoid me was easily going 70.
I'm not explaining a box junction now because food is ready.
...I failed my first test only because I had the insta-fail of speeding.
...speeding 10 miles per hour...in a 25 zone. In my defense, I thought it was a 35, and the sign is blocked by a tree, which I forgot about. Everyone else was going 35 too, so pffft. Apparently most people fail their drivers test the first time.
Basically aced it the second time though. I've driven once by myself since, though...I don't really find much use for cars. Even though my workplace is over 2 miles from my dorm at school and I don't use a bus.
We also have to drive our own cars here to get our license (which must have been bad for my sister, who had to drive the van). If you get your Temps, though, those you use the driving school's cars. Bikes are just as good as cars, except that whole...winter season thing.
<!--QuoteBegin-CplDavis+Jan 17 2005, 10:30 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CplDavis @ Jan 17 2005, 10:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> heehee Id wish u luck but I dont think you will need it. Just use your leet driving skills lol. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> He failed man. You're just being harsh.
Anyway, better luck next time, Nil. When it comes to small mistakes, typically, you can only get better by practicing a lot, so don't worry a lot about it. Plus, some examiners are a lot pickier than others, so there's some luck in the draw.
It took me four tries to pass my test <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> First two times were down to junctions largely, third was nearly knocking down a lollipop lady and I just got the fourth. Been driving for a few months now. Good luck next time though.
<!--QuoteBegin-the hole+Jan 17 2005, 05:16 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (the hole @ Jan 17 2005, 05:16 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think I'm gonna go get a hoagie and drink some pop now. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> ah the american way.
Nil I think your problem was that you were not nearly drunk enough. down a 40 or 2 then give it a try.
To pass a driving test, you must watch various movies containing radical car scenes (Blues Brothers, Starsky and Hutch, The Love Bug, etc.).
I passed with flying colors. ^_^ I know how to do that spin park, so parallel parking is a piece of cake.
And only fouled up once, when I tried to go across an intersection, and the instructor thought I couldn't make it, so he hit his brake. I still think to that day I could have made it. Heck, my Benz can make things like that (its an 84 Diesel, slower than a slug). The truck we were using had incredable pick up. Stupid old man.
<!--QuoteBegin-CplDavis+Jan 18 2005, 04:30 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CplDavis @ Jan 18 2005, 04:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> heehee Id wish u luck but I dont think you will need it. Just use your leet driving skills lol. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Obviously, he didn't play enough HL2 before his driving test:
Anyone who can pilot a hovercraft while being shot at by combine could pass any driving test in the world. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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Well? Get with the luck-wishing! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Good luck!
Don't be nervous. Usually they aren't that bad, and even rather easy(unless you get a total a-hole for a tester).
The only mistake I made on mine was small, so remember it: Turn off your turn signal when backing up along the curve(you turn it on to go to the curve, but then off when you're backing up along it).
Don't drive too slow.
I almost failed because I was too "cautious".
Anyway, relax and good luck <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Take deep breaths and tell yourself that you're the king, and you'll be fine. (Beforehand, obviously. He might think you're a bit weird if you do it during the test.)
EDIT: I don't win any awards in motivational speaking, don't worry about it.
Otherwise I did fine, Aced the parallel parking on the first attempt, it's easy.
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Still, I parked in perfectly on the first try. It is just a matter of training (And maths)
All in all my whole test took barely 20 minutes, I'd like to know how long how long you all were tortured <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I would have passed on the minor faults I got..... except I got 3 insta-fails.
You know when you get a really annoying tune into your head and then you can't forget it for the rest of the day, and it distracts you when you try to do anything? That's not what happened, but it would have been a good excuse. I did however see the last test car sat in the bay.... with a great big dent in the side. I get the impression that guy failed a little worse than me.
My minors were boring and not worth mentioning, my majors were as follows:
1. Too close to car in front. It was POURING WITH RAIN and I could barely see the car in front, but yeah, I probably was a little too close. I blame Jesus.
2. Note to self: In Engerlandland, we drive on the LEFT. Yes, even if there's no-where else to go, you wait for the other car to go round YOU since HE will then be going on the left, no? DURRRRRRRRR! (a simple case of brain failure on my part, probably due to lack of alcohol)
3. Pulling out onto a dual carriageway from a box junction is always going to be tough, but when you forget to make one last look to the left, and the other car is speeding anyway, well....
On the bright side though, I can still get away with not being the designated driver.
Because the earlier you get the license, the less will you have to pay for the insurance (They look for the time you made the license and adjust the % you have to pay on the base of that, at least here they do).
And trust me, you WILL get a car once in your life, may it be just for work.
@Nil: <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I wish you luck for the next time, then.
speaking of driving-related language differences, what do you guys call 'rubbernecking'? in pennsylvania they call it 'gaper delays'... you know, traffic caused by idiots who think it's worth it for their commute to take an extra hour because they wanna slow down to see a dent in someone's fender who's pulled over from an accident?
Yeah, we call it rubbernecking.
A dual-carriageway is like a regular road, only with 2 lanes and the speed limit is generally 60mph. The limit on this one was 50, but the guy who almost had to swerve to avoid me was easily going 70.
I'm not explaining a box junction now because food is ready.
I failed the first test too, lots of people do. Of course, the roads were icy...
But man, so paranoid...makes me nervous even thinking about it...
...speeding 10 miles per hour...in a 25 zone. In my defense, I thought it was a 35, and the sign is blocked by a tree, which I forgot about. Everyone else was going 35 too, so pffft. Apparently most people fail their drivers test the first time.
Basically aced it the second time though. I've driven once by myself since, though...I don't really find much use for cars. Even though my workplace is over 2 miles from my dorm at school and I don't use a bus.
We also have to drive our own cars here to get our license (which must have been bad for my sister, who had to drive the van). If you get your Temps, though, those you use the driving school's cars. Bikes are just as good as cars, except that whole...winter season thing.
i got lucky with my driving test it was less then 2 minutes long i took a lap around the DMV and pulled over in this wide open street
He failed man. You're just being harsh.
Anyway, better luck next time, Nil. When it comes to small mistakes, typically, you can only get better by practicing a lot, so don't worry a lot about it. Plus, some examiners are a lot pickier than others, so there's some luck in the draw.
ah the american way.
Nil I think your problem was that you were not nearly drunk enough. down a 40 or 2 then give it a try.
I passed with flying colors. ^_^ I know how to do that spin park, so parallel parking is a piece of cake.
And only fouled up once, when I tried to go across an intersection, and the instructor thought I couldn't make it, so he hit his brake. I still think to that day I could have made it. Heck, my Benz can make things like that (its an 84 Diesel, slower than a slug). The truck we were using had incredable pick up. Stupid old man.
Obviously, he didn't play enough HL2 before his driving test:
Anyone who can pilot a hovercraft while being shot at by combine could pass any driving test in the world. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Sorry, and better luck next time.