Monday 29 August 2016

Driving Test Myths

The amount of weird myths that surround the practical driving test could be a good source for a fiction bestseller. But for now, we’re going to be busting some of those myths, so that you know exactly what to expect on the day of your driving test.

They only pass a certain number of candidates each day
This is a sour grapes-type myth born from the thinking, ‘I can’t believe I failed. Wait... I didn’t fail because I was bad. I failed because they can only pass a certain number of people per day.’ The only factor, however, that decides whether you pass is your skill and how much you’ve practiced.

They make more money if you fail
If you fail, you have to pay for the test again and that way the driving authorities make more money, right? Wrong! It costs £62 to retake the test, but over a £100 tax when you insure your first car and we’re not even counting fuel and road tax. So do the math. 

Drive slowly, it shows you’re cautious
Driving slowly during your practical test is as bad as driving fast. It shows that you’re not confident. Be cautious by all means, but if pedestrians are going faster than you - it’s time to hit the accelerator.

The examiner is out to get you
It’s tempting to think your examiner is looking to fail you because he’s had a bad day, hates the way you look or takes pleasure in crushing people’s dreams. No, these guys are professionals. (Besides, if for some reason he did hate you, wouldn’t he be more likely to pass you, so that he doesn’t have to see you again during the retest?)

Stalling will result in an instant fail
Unless you stall at a roundabout or some other dangerous part of the road, you won’t fail. Even experienced drivers stall every once in a while. It’s how you handle the stalling that matters. Take a breath and continue driving.

Now that we’ve put these myths out of the way, you can start the real practice for your driving test. Head on over for some great study and review material at UK Drive Test.

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