Test tomorrow, what do I need?

JamboMac · 25-11-2014 7:52pm #1

ok so probably a stupid question but are the only documents I need is my learner permit and my EDT Logbook?

Also any tips on how to make sure they notice you looking in mirrors and so on, because my instructor could never notice this.

25-11-2014 7:57pm

JamboMac wrote: »

ok so probably a stupid question but are the only documents I need is my learner permit and my EDT Logbook?

Also any tips on how to make sure they notice you looking in mirrors and so on, because my instructor could never notice this.

Check that the correct Tax, Insurance and NCT discs are on display. A simple thing, but one that failed someone I know before they even sat in the car! Aslo, have full Insurance cert in the car, just in case!

SureYWouldntYa · 25-11-2014 7:59pm

JamboMac wrote: »

ok so probably a stupid question but are the only documents I need is my learner permit and my EDT Logbook?

Also any tips on how to make sure they notice you looking in mirrors and so on, because my instructor could never notice this.

You see them mirrors ?

In real life, they're like women in the pub, you only look at them for a bit, and don't really stare at them. But for the driving test, your mirrors are women in a strip club. You're paying €85 to look at them mirrors, don't be ashamed to look at them, that's what they're for, get your moneys worth

evlgmaojr27ypu · 25-11-2014 9:22pm

Also make sure your indicators and break light are working in the morning..

GoldFour4 · 25-11-2014 9:24pm

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

You see them mirrors ?

In real life, they're like women in the pub, you only look at them for a bit, and don't really stare at them. But for the driving test, your mirrors are women in a strip club. You're paying €85 to look at them mirrors, don't be ashamed to look at them, that's what they're for, get your moneys worth

This.

Failed my first go because I didn't pay them enough attention.

punisher5112 · 25-11-2014 9:29pm

Clean car not filthy inside.

As said check all lights are working and no warning lights on dash.

Make sure to have a good sleep and take it easy.

As said Licence, L plates, N plates for when you pass newbie;), insurance, tax, fuel in the tank, to be safe check oil level, tyre pressure, coolan level so youi know car should be ok.

Best of luck.

MascotDec85 · 26-11-2014 8:31am

The point should be made that you can overuse your mirrors.

Cpt Sh!t Craic · 26-11-2014 8:37am

MascotDec85 wrote:

The point should be made that you can overuse your mirrors.

Nope, especially not for your driving test...

Also, ensure the falangee is in working order

MascotDec85 · 26-11-2014 8:54am

Cpt Sh!t Craic wrote: »

Nope, especially not for your driving test...

Also, ensure the falangee is in working order

Ok. What do I know?

Cpt Sh!t Craic · 26-11-2014 1:18pm

MascotDec85 wrote:

Ok. What do I know?

Sorry bro, didn't mean to come across so cavalier there. It's just that I've never known anybody to fail a driving test for checking their mirrors too much, whereas for not checking enough, I've known of plenty.

ProudDUB · 26-11-2014 1:39pm

I don't think that people fail for over checking their mirrors, per se. I think that they fail for not keeping their eyes on the road enough. If you are constantly looking left and right to check your mirrors & you are not paying enough attention to what is going on straight in front of you, that could be a problem.

MascotDec85 · 26-11-2014 1:40pm

Cpt Sh!t Craic wrote: »

Sorry bro, didn't mean to come across so cavalier there. It's just that I've never known anybody to fail a driving test for checking their mirrors too much, whereas for not checking enough, I've known of plenty.

No bother. Quite simply you're not there to act. Good quality observations at the right time. If you're looking in your mirrors too much you're not looking in other places you should be looking

JamboMac · 26-11-2014 3:00pm

Well failed, as far as I know the mirrors wasn't an issue. Waiting on electronic report.

Cpt Sh!t Craic · 26-11-2014 3:09pm

JamboMac wrote:

Well failed, as far as I know the mirrors wasn't an issue. Waiting on electronic report.

Hard luck bro...

26-11-2014 4:36pm

JamboMac wrote: »

Well failed, as far as I know the mirrors wasn't an issue. Waiting on electronic report.

Sorry to hear that. Fingers crossed for next time!

punisher5112 · 26-11-2014 8:39pm

Ah thats sh1t op.

Hopefully you will know what is needed for next time and do as soon as you can as to not pick up bad habits in between.

JamboMac · 26-11-2014 8:49pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Ah thats sh1t op.

Hopefully you will know what is needed for next time and do as soon as you can as to not pick up bad habits in between.

Thanks for the sympathy, think some of the bad habits had been picked when out with me dad and he's complaining about this and that, and I should have gone then, which got me a grade 3. That and mini bloody roundabout. How do we get so harshly judged on mini roundabouts and other places don't have them at all.

Carrick-on-Shannon has good pass rate might change centres. Although have to be honest in feeling less motivated to do the test again.

tom_murphy112 · 26-11-2014 9:44pm

JamboMac wrote: »

Thanks for the sympathy, think some of the bad habits had been picked when out with me dad and he's complaining about this and that, and I should have gone then, which got me a grade 3. That and mini bloody roundabout. How do we get so harshly judged on mini roundabouts and other places don't have them at all.

Carrick-on-Shannon has good pass rate might change centres. Although have to be honest in feeling less motivated to do the test again.

To be honest with you changing test centres isn't the answer.. I would recommend taking about 8-10 lessons including a ton of mock test..

Babooshka · 27-11-2014 11:38am

tom_murphy112 wrote: »

To be honest with you changing test centres isn't the answer.. I would recommend taking about 8-10 lessons including a ton of mock test..

Totally agree, don't give up Jambo! A couple of hours with an instructor who knows your route and has taught others to pass will work wonders. Preparation is key, and you already know your route which is good, why go learning another one now? Mini roundabouts should be treated just like major roundabouts, no different. It's these kind of things your instructor will know about the entire route and it's worth it. I passed my test first time, and it's not because I was a born driver, it's because my instructor knew the route inside out and had a lot of students who passed the test because of what he told them to do. It cost me a few hundred euro and a lot of time but it's so worth it to rip the L plates up...don't give up, find some good support.

JamboMac · 27-11-2014 7:36pm

I had an instructor and did the EDTS and with finglas having 20-30 routes as such, the routes I would more than likely get is ballygall or finglas west. I was told by my instructor that it was mirrors was the issue none of the other things and with how narrow the roads are in ballygall to try and get round the mini roundabout would cause you to crash.

braddun · 27-11-2014 7:38pm

compliment the examiners dress sense

JamboMac · 27-11-2014 7:49pm

braddun wrote: »

compliment the examiners dress sense

I'm looking at some of the successes saying they where jumpity on the acceleration and stalled and all this and passed. I think he thought because I wasn't nervous. I was an arrogant driver. If I get this tester again, I feel like saying just take me to the mini roundabouts.

In the last 2 months me and 2 of my cousins did the test, my older male cousin failed whose been driving for a good number of years. My younger cousin who my dad said was a lot worse then me(she is good looking), she's only been learning since summertime same as me.

So the whole odds can be stacked against before you drive, this guy got to the traffic lights and thought how can I fail this guy quickly. Because he didn't where to take me at that point.

Test tomorrow, what do I need?

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