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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