PREPARING FOR YOUR PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST
Generally, when we go for the Traffic Police driving test, our ultimate aim is hope to pass our driving test within the first attempt. Given the present high course fees and driving test fees, I can understand the financial burden imposed on those average and lower income earners.
Naturally, one would always ask, how to pass the driving test within the shortest possible time? My friend had do it over few attempts before finally got his driving license. How many times must I take my driving test before I am awarded for my driving license?
Here are some pointers to shared with all, although it does not guaranteed 100 percent passing rate but is worth a reading.
Once a learner driver has booked his/her driving practical test with the Traffic Police Department, they are required to take the test in 2 parts, namely; a) circuit courses and b) general driving on roads.
A - Driving Circuit
Driving circuit consists of 6 obstacles course that a learner must be able to drive through smoothly without striking kerbs or mount on kerbs. These 6 obstacle courses are: -
1. S Course
2. Crank Course
3. Directional Change
4. Vertical or Reverse Parking
5. Parallel or Perpendicular Parking
6. Slope or Gradient
NB: As for those taking the automatic car driving test, they are required to perform an additional course known as Reaction Response Course, this is similar as the Directional Change except the learner driver need to drive the car that mount on top a kerb and brake with immediate response.
B - General Driving Road Test
This part of the general driving test requires learner driver to drive on roads and they are tested on these following aspects: -
1. Compliance to traffic rules & regulations
2. Safe driving
3. Good driving habits & confidence in handling the vehicle
4. Good interacting with other road users
Append below are some pointers for preparation for your practical driving test : -
Before Driving Test
1. Always have sufficient practical lessons before you book your practical driving test.
2. Have sufficient practices inside the driving circuit as this is the 1st part of the driving test.
3. Never leave your test based on luck as it will never happen with any miracles.
4. Get few additional revision lessons with your instructor prior before your practical driving test.
5. Get all your documents ready e.g. PDL, NRIC, Photograph etc.
6. Report early for your driving test.
7. Keep calm & overcome your nervousness.
During Driving Test - In Circuit
1. Look out for safety upon other learner drivers.
2. Keep calm & cool.
3. Listen to instructions given by Traffic Tester attentively.
4. Signal early on all your intentions.
5. Do not strike kerbs.
6. Do not mount kerbs.
7. Stop at every stop line & junctions.
8. Check your blind spots & safety checks.
9. Drive with cautious & care within the circuit.
During Driving Test - On Road
1. Listen to instructions given by Traffic Tester attentively.
2. Check on all mirrors, safety & blind spot areas.
3. Signal early to show your intentions.
4. Comply to all traffic rules & regulations.
5. Used engine break when always approach traffic junctions.
6. Do not road hog and drive on the left always other then during bus lane operating hours.
7. Do not lane changed abruptly.
8. Be courteous during driving & cautious on other road users.
9. Drive with care, confidence and convincing.
After Driving Test
1. Parked the test car as directed by the Traffic Tester near to kerb side.
2. Check for safety before stopping the car.
3. Switched the engine and followed Traffic Tester to his office for debrief.
4. Expect the mistakes highlighted by the Traffic Tester & assured him to improve on it.
5. Do not blame others for causing your mistakes & failures.
Hope the above may give our would be learner drivers a clearer pictures of what is expected to prepare for their practical driving test. Do not accumulate more than 20 demerit points or an immediate failure which will constitute a failure in the driving test.
Best wishes to all those going for your driving test and may God Bless you.
' TOWARDS A SAFER DRIVING ENVIRONMENT '
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