Just remember, you can always take it again if you don't pass. Study up a bit and don't stress over it and you'll be fine

Drive like a middle aged man just off work who is dreading the sight of his family and already has 2 speeding tickets.

Double check everything before you take off, drive the speed limit, exaggerate your head movements when you check for cars/pedestrians/cyclists, and don't try to make small talk with the test administrator.

Its hard to say since it's different state by state and even city vs more country setting. For example, in college people would always complain about parallel parking, I never had that portion since I lived in a very small town.

i live in a medium sized town but it has heavy heavy traffic which is why im terrified

I cannot stress that enough. I don't know how it is in America, but here the examiner will just fail you if he "feels you aren't paying attention to the right things at the right time"(it's probably their way of getting your to pay for another exam). I personally find that the looking around in the dumbest places imaginable "for good form and safety" actually detracts from looking out for the true danger, but whatever; you just have to think about meeting their requirements and then you can learn to drive safely and properly after you get your licence. You'll learn a lot more after you get your licence than you do before your exam. Good luck.

One thing that I got deducted for was not using a turn signal when a car is park on the side of the road. I thought it was the stupidest thing ever, although not horrible where I grew up since there would be one car every couple miles, but think about that rule in a big city. You might as well leave it on forever.

dont ask ringo he fuckin failed because he went 43 in a 35 or some shit

make sure you actually stop at the stop sign

I know like 3 people who failed because they didn't do a full stop

For driving in general, be careful, assume everyone else on the road is about as intelligent as a rutabaga. If you crash, you're cooked.

You are in a huge hunk of metal flying down a road at upwards of 30 mph, look twice, check your mirrors, and give people space. People make mistakes, yourself included, remember give them enough space that nobody is going to get hurt when something goes awry. When someone pulls some bonehead move...I know I've cut people off and winced and cursed at myself 'Why the fuck did you do that?", don't get angry over it just keep on driving.

I honestly don't remember my driver's test, so I can't really comment on it specifically. Try not to stress over it, you'll be fine even if you have to retake it.

Some driving schools/services will actually prep you for specific things to watch for. The driving instructor company I used, the guy actually took me through what the probably driving test route would be around town. He gave me two or three possibilities of where they take you. This was helpful because I could practice.

Some of the things I remember that are important to watch for HERE were.. crosswalks, always be ready to stop for pedestrians. Speed limits obviously. When turning left at an intersection, don't cut across the center line on your left when you make the turn. Be aware of if a light/arrow is about to go yellow - you can usually use the walk signal for this if it shows a countdown, etc. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure if you Google you'll get a billion other tips.

Driving tests use a points system to determine pass/fail.

- 50 points for children
- 35 points for the elderly
- 10 points for squirrels/rabbits
- 10 points for mailboxes

In all seriousness tho. Master parallel parking, it's what gets most people. The DMV may have its own driving course, or they may use actual roads for the test (or both). If they use actual roads they probably use the same route for everyone. Try to find out from someone who has taken the test recently and practice that route.

Sometimes the instructor will try to trick you. Things to watch for:

- he/she will get in the car and not put on a seatbelt. If you don't tell them to buckle up you can fail the second you put the car in drive.

- while walking around your car checking your lights they may ask you to pull forward a little bit. If you don't have a licensed driver in the car with you then you legally aren't allowed to put the car in drive. If you pull forward you can fail.

- speaking of lights... Make sure all your lights and turn signals are working. If you have a light out they won't less you take the test

- the guy who gave me my test told me as we were moving from the DMV course to the road "don't worry about that stop sign, were only in the parking lot". He was trying to trick me. I stopped anyway.

- practice in the same car you intend to actually test in.

Good luck.

It's really fucking easy just don't hit anything. On my test a few years ago, I failed all the maneuvers and still passed with flying colors. But then again, Canada doesn't give a shit.

for confidence: "every idiot has their driver's license" -vhalin

may be different here in Canada than the US but,

-signal when pulling over, use the hand break, and turn your wheel to the right when parking on a downwards hill, and to the left on an upwards hill (i think to the left on a flat road)

-3 point turns and parallel parking aren't worth much so failing them will still get you a final pass (may just be a Canadian thing)

-stay 3-5km/2-3miles under the speed limit, never go over

-signal for everything

-stay in the right lane

-when you arrive at the dmv, make sure you have to back up to get out, if you don't then they will make you back up into the spot instead when the test comes to an end

-when making left turns at an intersection, only one car should be in the intersection at a time, so when it's your time to go, make sure the car in front of you has completed his turn and is on the adjacent road

-stay ~3 car lengths away from the car in front of you, stay ~1 car length away when at a stop

-brake earlier than you normally would

-check your back mirror every 10-15 seconds

-always check your back mirror when coming to a stop

-make sure to brake on a yellow light instead of speeding up to beat it

-at stop signs, stay at a complete stop for at least 2 seconds

-make sure you look left, center, right, left, when going through intersections and at stop signs, also exaggerate your head movement or even say that you're checking left, center, right, left

-One thing that really helps is going the day before and following one of the people taking the test just so you know the route and the speed limits of those roads.

also remember that shit happens, I failed my first test because some old guy on an electric wheelchair decided he wanted to cut in front of me and drive on the road and my instructor proceeded to yell stop at the top of her lungs (I was gunna fucking stop, dumb broad)

Know your hand signals.

Here dude, this really helped me out. Select your state, and get your study/practice on! link

Just watch for the little things, a few friends of mine failed because of double white lines and things like that but overall its very easy and just act like you are confident and you got it.

Know the vehicle, what all the controls do how to use them. They may randomly ask you to use your windshield wipers ect...

Look far ahead. You don't want to be looking in your direct vicinity for very long or you will become a reactionary driver. The more time you spend scanning long distances the more conscious of the position you will need to be in so you can avoid problems before they occur.

Maintain a large gap between you and the vehicle in front of you. Typically driver training schools teach the "2 second rule" But in practice it is best to maintain a 4 second following distance especially for newer drivers. This gives you more time to break smoothly and avoid jarring stops.

Whenever you use the brakes check your mirrors. Especially if it is slippery outside.

Practice your parallel park a zillion times.

Learn to back up using your side view mirrors.

Be conscious of stale green lights, if you observe one slow down and tell them you are just slowing down because it is a stale green light.

If you're using a standard make sure you have a really good feel for the clutch.

Good luck.

this x20

if they i drive extremely cautional will they deduct for that that was my plan going in to it

Exaggerate when you check your mirrors.
Don't go over speed limit. (duh)
Follow all signs.
Fully stop on stop signs.
You're allowed to adjust your parking until you officially "park". Also don't forget to pull up your hand brake.. and if you park downhill/uphill make sure your tires are pointing the right direction.

if you've parallel parked once in your life you should pass with flying colors

seriously

Hey man, don't stress over it. I took it June 5th, day after my birthday. I was prepared for it. All you have to do is study! It should be easy!pic of me after getting it ;)

I've heard stories, though it hadn't happened to me, of the instructor asking you randomly what color is the car directly behind you without looking in your mirror, implying that you should know it since you should be checking it frequently. Just keep that in mind or wear sunglasses so (s)he can't ask you.

It might be different for you, but when you back up look behind you. They gave me a real hard time about that, and it's easy to forget.

dont die

The stop sign. Stop at the stop sign. I rolled past the first time, the guy asked me to reverse and then asked me what that red sign meant and what I did wrong. I knew what I did, then accidentally said nervously (I'll) "Get over it." I didn't mouth 'I'll'. Rest of the test was awkward.

They shouldn't if you just keep up with the speed limit and aren't too cautious.

pretend other cars are rockets trying to airshot you