Nearly everywhere in the world there is a governing body that oversees the issuance of drivers’ licenses. Even though each overseeing agency will likely have their own set of rules with regards to the local laws that must be adhered to in order to avoid traffic tickets, they all will have a driving test in which you can prove your competency behind the wheel. Here are some tips for taking these driving tests.
1 – Practice as much as possible. If you’re on a permit this is easier than if you are an out of state driver, but both allow you time to study laws and prepare for the test.
2 – Be sure you understand the laws governing the use of motor vehicles in your area so as to avoid traffic tickets.
3 – Drive the test in a vehicle you are comfortable with. A new vehicle means new controls and different handling that may make you appear less proficient than you are.
4 – Take care of any maintenance on the vehicle you will be driving before the test; always run through driver checks on your own and at the test site.
5 – Drive smoothly. Don’t accelerate, brake or steer hard unless absolutely necessary as points will be deducted if it is unwarranted.
6 – Use an automatic. Even if you normally drive a manual transmission car, an automatic will allow you to drive more smoothly for the test.
7 – Practice safe driving by obeying speed limits in fair weather and reducing speed and using additional lighting in inclement weather.
8 – Continuously check your mirrors and drive in a defensive manner (protect yourself and anticipate other drivers).
9 – Abide by local laws for traffic signals and signs, including stopping points and turn regulations.
10 – Anticipate lane changes and turns and allow enough room to follow the law on using turn signals.