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- Observe other people driving. Not for tips on how to drive as they may have bad habits. Imagine yourself in the driving seat. What procedures you would use at various situations.
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- Stress. Put the test into perspective. It's not the end of the world if you make a mistake or even fail the test. The test can always be taken again.
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- Ready for your test? If you don't feel confident with your ability to control the car and react with your surroundings in a safe and controlled manor, then the chances are you're not ready. Spare as much time as you can to practice.
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- Confidence. During your test, driving with confidence is certainly a good thing. Many tests however are failed due to lack of observation. Approach junctions, roundabouts, crossroads and left and right turns at an appropriate speed. Give yourself enough time to observe other traffic and your surroundings.
- Mistakes. If you make a mistake on your test, don't give up. Put it to the back of your mind and persevere.
You can get away with a surprising amount. If a manoeuvre goes wrong, say to the Examiner "I'm just going to try this again" Get it right, and the chances are you will pass.
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- Don't be afraid to ask. If you are a little unsure what the Examiner says, ask him to repeat.
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- Wrong turn. Another common test fail is to take a different lane or direction that the Examiner requested, panic and abruptly change lanes without appropriate observation. If you do take an incorrect lane or direction, remain calm and try to take the correct lane by using the appropriate observation and indication. If it is unsafe to do so, then continue on your current path. The Examiner will then alter the route to put back on track. An incorrect turn isn't a test fail. Lack of observation / indication is.
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- Look well ahead. Try not to focus only what is directly in front of you. Look well ahead. Look for any potential hazards. Spotting a pedestrian crossing from a distance for example. Talk yourself through what might happen. Look for people gathered around the crossing. You might see the 'wait' sign on the crossing illuminated, making the chances of the lights changing far greater. Look well ahead for road signs or road markings. If a roundabout is approaching, talk yourself through the correct procedure before you get there.
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