8 More Tips & Techniques to Pass Your Road Test First Time

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00:00 Introduction
1:25 Space Management
2:11 Speed Management
3:07 Communication
3:37 Observation
4:32 Practice, practice
5:36 Technology
6:30 Driving Examiners
8:43 Mock Road Test
10:03 Conclusion
13:15 Question: Do you have any tips for new drivers going for their road test? 13:04
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The four fundamental components of any road test are:
1) space management;
2) speed management;
3) observation;
4) communication.

Regardless of class and regardless of location in the world, these four fundamental components must be in place for your to pass your road test.

1) SPACE MANAGEMENT

You must get near other road users or fixed objects for the duration of your road test. You must maintain a 2-3 second following distance in a passenger vehicle and you must maintain a 5 second following distance in larger vehicles. And you must have one lane of traffic between you and other pedestrians before turning.

2) SPEED MANAGEMENT

1) posted speed limit;
2) flow of traffic;
3) capability of the vehicle.

which ever is less is the speed that you travel along the roadway.

3) OBSERVATION

For the purposes of a road test you must be continually scanning. You look at all intersections--left, centre, right--and railway crossing. Or any other place along the roadway where you could intersect and conflict with other road users. Observing includes, shoulder checking, 360° scans and looking out the back window when reversing.

Looking at other traffic and traffic patterns along the roadway will allow you to predict what other road users are doing and may do. it allows you to maintain good defensive posturing.

4) COMMUNICATION

You must communicate to other road users your intentions as you drive:

• lights;
• horn;
• eye contact;
• appropriate hand gestures;
• position of the vehicle on the roadway.

All these communicate to other road users your intentions and intended actions.

5) PRACTICE, PRACTICE & THEN PRACTICE SOME MORE

Driving is like music, martial arts, or writing. Any skill requires practice. And if you want to improve, you must have an excellent grasp of the fundamentals.

6) TECHNOLOGY

You CANNOT use a backup camera or backup sensors to reverse for the purposes of your road test. And you definitely cannot use the automated parallel parking feature.

7) DRIVING EXAMINERS

Driving is subjective; authorities move to convince you that it is not.

If you do not get enough "seat time" prior to your driving test, your fundamentals of driving are unlikely to be at an acceptable level to pass a road test. Driving examiners and other authorities are looking for a level of competency.

If you are unsuccessful on your road test, a driving examiner will--or you will interpret--often tell you that you failed because of one reason eg. your turns were too slow or you failed to scan intersections. That one thing most often, is not the only reason that you failed your road test. You often failed because you overall driving ability was substandard.

And every driving examiner has his/her quirks - something that really bugs them. A driving examiner here in Vernon, BC assigns demerits for wondering in the lane.

8) MOCK ROAD TEST

If you are not taking driving lessons, 7-10 days prior to your road test, hire a local driving school to do a mock road test. A driving examiner will be able to identify the gaps in your abilities, skills and knowledge for the purposes of a road test.

Good luck on your road test!
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[Brandonintendo]

Just passed my road test on the first try here in Montreal, thank you so much for all your videos, they've helped a ton!

[dattatreyapoduri]

THE FACTOR OF SELF CONFIDENCE--THE ATTITUDE OF "I CAN DO IT " IS VERY IMPORTANT.

[dompoletz]

I went for my license today and passed on my second try.😁

[deegee]

sorry to say... i failed the road test today. but it only makes me want to try harder so i will return back there soon and look the The Examiner in the face and say I'm back for round 2

[lfdvidinc]

Let’s talk about how people pass the road test than turn into some whacked out freak that thinks they are vin diesel and driving like there auditioning for the next fast and furious movie

[thedebking]

I just finished my road test. I passed :D I am the happiest guy in the world rn . Thank you for your videos!

[Langstonp]

I passed I haven’t the test yet but you gotta speak it to existence

[chadwarden]

I failed the road test twice and decided to take driving classes from an instructor for my third attempt. In addition to that, I watched many of your videos and they really helped me out, and I passed my test today with ease. Thanks for your great content Rick

[lindam]

Hi! These videos were extremely helpful and I’m happy to say I passed my test yesterday!!

My personal tip would be to focus on what you’re doing in each moment. Don’t focus on what the instructor is doing, or what might happen if you mess up, just focus on the task at hand. It was really helpful for me to not get overly nervous or anxious 😊

[ashleyu]

I am 25 and just got my license today. I was so nervous but your videos helped put me at ease by knowing what to expect. I did really well and passed no problem. At the beginning though when the examiner first told me to go when ready I signaled, checked my mirrors and blind spot and went to go, I forgot to put the car into drive so all I did was rev the engine. I was so embarrassed! The examiner was so nice though, he just made a joke and put me at ease and off we went. Thank you for your words of wisdom!

[OddersOtters]

I failed my very first road test and I didn't even get to leave the curb :(. I checked my mirrors buckled my seatbelt and I signaled left to get out of the line, but I became so nervous and rushed to get started and a car was behind me passing. The examiner used the brake for me and told me I failed. Worse way to fail without a doubt.... I felt so embarrassed and disappointed.... I watched your video twice now and I really hope I pass coming Wed.

[imaadabbassyed]

Hey Rick! A heartfelt thanks to you. Following your Tips, advice and specific instructions, I passed my road test on the first attempt. A message to fellow drivers who are preparing for your road test, the Key I felt here was to be calm and composed during your test and to not overthink. I am elated, thank you again. Smart Drive Test is the Best :)

[ByGulshan]

I passed my driving test at the first go in Austin, Tx, today. Compulsively watched all your videos and drove vicariously, then replicated during practice: fool proof way to pass 😊
Million thanks for your relentless hard work and willingness to explain everything in sooo much detail.

[ronlumanlan]

I live in BC. Your videos helped me get my Class 5 on my first attempt. Thanks and more power to you Rick! 😇👍kudos!

[Winstonfying]

I passed my road test today, Rick August, PhD thank you so much for the good job, the videos are so helpful.
Remain blessed

[withit]

I passed! Yesterday at 2:20pm I passed my "full G" here in St. Catharines, ON! I couldn't have done it without you, Rick @ Smart Drive Test - in case no one has told you yet today, you are making a difference, Rick, you shirley are! Merci! :)

[balveerkaur]

I passed my test in first attempt, Even I started practice on 3 Oct and today is 18 Nov and I done. Your videoes are so helpful. I really appreciate. Thank you

[yabz]

passed my road test today at first try in Calgary....thank you so much Rick! i wouldn't have passed if not because of your videos! i have learned and remembered many things...but what is stuck in my head is "Mirror, Signal, Shoulder Check" lol. God bless you!

[dejfreeman]

Failed my first driving test and after that I stared watching your videos and I passed this morning 🙌🏾 thanks so much, your videos really gave me confidence

[inderpreet]

Class 5 Road test passed in first attempt yesterday. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such great videos and helping the community. I started following you from Nov 2017 and used to watch one video everyday and then practise on the road. I must appreciate the simplicity with which you communicate via words and video acts, important points. COSS was very helpful during my actual road test. I strongly recommend everyone who wish to clear road test to religiously follow this channel. Thank you once again. 👍