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Driving Test<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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1. Pin up a map of your test center area and mark out the test routes.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mark difficult areas on it such as one-way street, difficult intersections, speed limit of exam route, so that you are ready for them on approach, rather than having to deal with them as if they have come out of nowhere. Make sure you get plenty of practice with a professional driving school such as smart driving school.<\/p>\n

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2. Practice maneuvers until you can carry them out without any minor faults.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

That will leave you without any minor faults. That will leave you with margin of 15
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3. Practice, practice and practice<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Practice until you can drive without verbal or physical intervention from your instructor for the duration of a full driving lesson or a mock driving test. Don\u2019t forget: its not practice that makes perfect: its practice \u2013 with a professional driving instructor \u2013 that make perfect.<\/p>\n

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Test Day<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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    1. Warm up<\/h3>

    Arrange to have an hour\u2019s driving lesson on the day of your test. This will help you warm up and get into the swing of things. You will also be aware of any new road works, obstructions etc and will feel more able to deal with them more easily. Forewarned is forearmed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    2. Nerves<\/h3>

    If you start feeling shaky bag of nerves, breathe in, hold your breath, count up to 20 and out, and breathe out. Repeat this exercise until you gain control of your nerves. Once the test starts, you\u2019ll settle into your driving and your attention will be on the road rather than your own feelings, and your nervousness should disappear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    3. Think Confident: Talk yourself \u2013 silently! Though the test.<\/h3>

    Talk about hazards coming up and how you are going to deal with them. This really focuses your mind on how you should be driving in order to pass the test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    4. Don\u2019t Be Afraid To Ask<\/h3>

    If you don\u2019t understand what the examiner has asked you to do, don\u2019t be afraid to ask him or her to repeat the instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    5. Think Positive<\/h3>

    Before you start a maneuver, repeat to yourself three times \u2013 silently \u2013 \u201cThis is a piece of cake\u201d. Think positively at all times. You can do it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    6. Making a Mistake<\/h3>

    If you feel you\u2019re messing up a maneuver, just pull forwards and do it again correctly. As long as you haven\u2019t done anything wrong, such as touching the curb or failing to make effective observations, you can still pass.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    7. Have I Already Failed? <\/h3>

    If you feel you\u2019ve made a mistake, don\u2019t instantly assume you\u2019ve failed \u2013 may only have been a minor fault. Put it behind you and carry on driving as well as you can.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    8. Keep Your Eyes On The Road<\/h3>

    Resist the temptation to look at the examiner and what he or she is writing. You will not be able to deduce anything anyway. Always keep your attention on driving and the road ahead!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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