Get the Feel Before Taking the Wheel: Your What and Not Guide
You have completed the yard test, and now you are ready for the road test in order to get your learner’s license. But what is expected from you and what should you avoid? There are various technical aspects to a road test, for example, doing your mirror checks continually.
These observations, together with all the other road regulations, are a lot to take in the first time. Use the What Guide to outline what you need to practice and prepare for the learners licence test beforehand. Or use it as a checklist to scan through before the actual test. The Not Guide is a user-friendly guide describing instant-fails during the road test.
Your What Guide: Time to Take the Wheel
It is time to test your driving skills on the road! But don’t let the test itself be your first time on the road — use a driving school near you to help you double your driving hours. Also, check if you are familiar with the following; expect it during the road test:
1. Changing of lanes.
2. At least one intersection controlled by four-way stop signs.
3. At least four intersections controlled by traffic lights or stop signs.
4. At least two intersections controlled by yield sign(s).
5. If not done during the yard test, you will execute the emergency stop.
6. At least 65% of the test route shall consist of public roads in an urban area.
7. A right turn shall be made at least at two of the intersections mentioned in 3.
8. At least at two intersections, a crossing of two-way traffic shall be done.
Your Not Guide: Avoid an Unnecessary Bumpy Ride
You are so close to obtaining your provisional licence. Don’t let unnecessary drawbacks that can be prevented stand in your way. Pre-check what can cause an instant failure. Below, the Not Guide will help you focus. Consider the following a friendly warning.
● Violation of Traffic Laws
● Uncontrolled Action
● Collision/Mechanical Fail
● Roll (moving backwards or forwards uncontrolled)
● Hitting an Obstacle
● Exceeded Number of Attempts
Summary
You must be legal on the road — take the wheel with confidence and assurance when you know what is waiting for you. Don’t let instant fails get to you, practice beforehand and intentionally focus on doing the right thing. Take action by using the What and Not Guides to assist you in getting that licence.