I have my car practical test next week. So can you please give me some advice and what to expect in the test.?

I just wanted some good advice about car practical test and what to expect etc. What i need to know in order to pass? So anything helpful. Please feel free to share your own practical test experience.





Thanks.I have my car practical test next week. So can you please give me some advice and what to expect in the test.?
You need to know how to parallel park, make a U turn, drive in traffic and change lanes safely, turn around by stopping and backing across the other lane in a narrow street. Don't forget to signal all turns, turn slightly and look back over your shoulder when backing up or pulling out into traffic.


And most importantly........relax !


GOOD LUCK !I have my car practical test next week. So can you please give me some advice and what to expect in the test.?
Hi!





Your use of the phrase ';car practical'; makes me think you're in the UK. I'm in the US.





If your tests are anything like ours, you basically go into the office and register and wait. A driving tester with a clip board will meet you and go with you to your car.





Be prepared for any personality type. Some are really nice and try to put you at ease; others are aloof, and others seem like no amount of coffee will stop them from being grouchy.





Don't be intimidate by any of them. Their job is just to ask you to do certain maneuvers, to observe you, and to be honest in their assessment as THEY observed it.





When you get into the car, they might ask you to identify different parts of the car: air conditioner, turn indicator, etc. They want to know that you can find these functions while driving, without fumbling around to find them.





They'll start observing what you do from the start: Do you put on your seatbelt? Do you put your foot on the brake before you start the car?





Then, they'll ask you to demonstrate different driving maneuvers: pull out of the driveway; turn left/right; drive in reverse; park the car, etc.





Did you signal? Did you check the mirror and then turn your head to view traffic? Did you come to a complete stop at a Stop sign?





At the conclusion, they'll tell you if you passed or not. Some may give you helpful feedback, some won't. Some are more diplomatic than others in how they give it.





Some suggestions:





1. A couple of days before the test, go to the neighborhood where your practical test will like be and drive around. Become familiar with the neighborhood, street layout, tricky spots, etc.


2. It's normal to be nervous. That's ok. Just focus on your driving and on safety, not on the tester. As the driver, you're in charge of your car. Think: What do I need to do to carry out the maneuver? How do I do it in the safest way? The final result will speak for itself.





Good luck!