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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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Driving Test Tomorrow

ok.. i'm 16 and i'm taking my driver's test tomorrow, and i'm pretty nervous right now.. anyone have any tips for me?


i'm kinda new to the forums, posted a bit in the ranger forum. so, hi all.


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paul
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Written test just study more...driving test just try to stay calm and relaxed. Don't forget the small things like using blinkers and not going too slow, which is also against the law in some states.

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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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which test? the written test or the actual driving around test? they are both relatively easy. i only took the written test( actually on a computer) and never drove with the trooper. i took drivers ed so thats why. over here its like 10 minutes of driving i think. you'll pass
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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the actual driving test, and i'm in maryland.. the instructors at the mva are some mean people. lol.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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Don't get your left and right mixed up...I did but so did everyone else.
The 1st thing you should do is put on your seatbelt and check all of your mirrors. Easy on the gas and brake, but not TOO easy!

Don't be nervous and good luck!!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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thanks for all the 'good lucks' hopefully things go smoothly.

-paul
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Just remember to keep both hands on the wheel and drive like one of your parents is in the car.Try not to worry to much about the instructor,he just wants to make sure you know what you are doing.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Mna, am I glad i didnt have to drive with the instructor or my dad. Whenever my sister was learning, my dad was with her, she got so nervous she ran into a small pole...lol it was funny. (no one got hurt) it was like 5-10mph
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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I did all my practicing on my dad's old Pontiac, but on Test Day, they decided to take my mom's Chrysler. Had no idea where the high beam, lights, etc., were, and not very familiar with how the car handled either (completely differently). I passed the test, but that cost me some points. Be familiar with the vehicle you will be driving. Makes things much easier on the nerves.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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haha, my parents don't make me nervous.. maybe they should yell at me more, lol. alrighty, i'm out for tonight. i'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!


-paul
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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i passed! wooo! yyyaayyy... i'm going to drive my Ford now, haha.

-paul
 
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Congrats! Have Fun!
 
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