![]() ![]() This next point goes along with the previous point but is the reason why I failed my test so I really want to reiterate it make sure you check your blind spot when making a right turn where there is a bike lane to check for bicyclists. Follow this order when checking blind spots: check rear view mirror -> check side mirror -> check over shoulder They are critical about you looking over your shoulder (and constantly scanning your surroundings in general). ![]() Lane violation - not turning into the proper lane, not signaling, etc.ĪLWAYS use your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spots anytime you use your directional light (whether it be for lane changing, turning, merging, pulling out from a curve). Speed - if you drive close to 10 mph over the speed limit (I was driving 5 mph over and was docked)Īuxiliary equipment use - not using your wipers, hazard lights, etc. Striking object/curb - hitting anything while driving, including the curbĭisobeying traffic signal - not stopping all the way, etc.ĭisobeying safety vehicles - not pulling to the right and stopping for ambulances/firetrucks/copsĭangerous maneuver - this is the one that got me and seems to basically mean failure to check your surroundings before performing a maneuver, such as a turn or lane change Needing the examiner to intervene - if he/she has to take over for whatever reason Lets begin with the Critical Driving Errors, avoid these or it's automatic game over: I can't tell you where you'll drive or what exactly you'll be asked to do, but I can tell you about what mistakes you should avoid and which are considered "Critical Driving Errors" which automatically cause you to fail. Parking (you only park when you come back and your exam is over) They didn't test the following things (though it might depend on the examiner/DMV/state so better prepare anyway): Make various left/right turns (at stop lights, stop signs, yield signs, etc) Hard to predict exactly what they will have you do but the main things are:ĭrive through parking lot (DMV's parking lot most likely) The examiner will give you directions as you drive. The driving portion will last about 10-20 min. Some are assholes and try to fail you on the spot if you don't check for that. Make sure your seat belt is on and MAKE SURE THE EXAMINER HAS HIS/HER SEAT BELT ON before you drive off. If everything is good up to this point, they will finally enter the car and it will be time to get down to business. The examiner will then ask you to point to the following controls in the car: The examiner is then going to ask you to demonstrate the left turn, right turn, and stop hand signals and say which one is which. There are a few other basic things they glance at your car for and just check off on their clipboard if it looks good such as: Working horn (going to ask you to honk it) ![]() Working brake light (going to ask you to turn it on while parked) Working left/right directional lights (going to ask you to turn them on while parked) The examiner is going to check for the following main things before entering the car: If you don't then make sure you've at least driven whatever car you are going to use once, just so you get the feel of it and can familiarize yourself with the different controls. Make sure you take the test on a vehicle that you are familiar with. Here's the study guide so you guys don't have to dig through the thread for it:Īlright guys, here is my quick study guide and pointers for when you take the behind the wheel test:įirst and foremost, they ask for your permit (the one you get after passing the written exam) and valid insurance and registration and for the vehicle you use so make sure you have that (there's a small chance they might ask for the registered owner too-though they didn't for me-so maybe keep that in mind). What can I say, the need for speed is hard to control. ![]() Turn signal -> rear-view mirror -> side mirror -> shoulderĪnd definitely drive SLOW. Engrave this magic formula into your brain: So I am throwing caution to the wind for those in the process of getting a license as well: STUDY for the behind the wheel test even if you've been driving for a long time!Īnd for gawd's sakes, check your blind spots EVERY TIME you use your directional I failed because I did not check my right mirror or over my right shoulder as I merged with a bike lane when I made a right turn at an intersection. I took my behind the wheel exam earlier today confident that I was going to pass no problem since I've been riding dirty with no license for 9 years, which equated to plenty of driving practice in my book. ![]()
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