road test in 6 hours!

ill-esha · #1 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

yes, i know, i should have gotten my license 6 years ago when all this graduated licensing crap wasn't so stringent.. but i didn't, cause i didn't have a car. so here i am about to go in for my N roadtest after sitting on my L for a year.

my knuckles are kind of turning white.

anyone take (and pass) this recently? any last minute advice?

LeeBrat · #2 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

i took it over christmas holidays and passed the 1st time, wasnt that hard at all...
...don't speed, if anything drive 5 under the speed limit, that way you will be sure not to speed.
...always shoulder check when turning, and check your mirrors/blind spots lots.
...take a deep breath and relax, its not the end of the world if you fail, (if you do, on the bright side you will know what to expect next time)
...make sure you can parallel park, back up and do a 3 point turn
...good luck =)

Oscar Da Grouc · #3 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

hah, i'm in the same boat..my L's expired and i've had it for like 2 years...i should really get on that, damn why didnt i get my license when i was 16...it seems so long ago now

NeVeRLooKBacK · #4 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

shoulder checks is what they'll nail you on
but the biggest thign to do is relax and take your time

Moon · #5 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

good luck!

don't go over 50, always keep your hands on 10 and 2... just for the extra 2 points.

and ALWAYS do mirror and shoulder checks. they deduct like 10 points if you miss a shoulder check. but i heard the system now is a lil different to when i took the test like 5 years ago

other then that you'll be fine. its a great feeling when they say you passed after the test is over.

Carrie · #6 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

it's not on a point system anymore.

there are sections (left turns, right turns, straight through interections plus all the other shit) and you have like 3-5 attempts on each. if you fail one section. your out.

FeelGood · #7 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

Goodluck and all the major points have been stated. Just take it slow and be calm, and if drivers are bein assholes and cutting you off etc like on my test, just ignore them.

mapleleaf4ever · #8 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

If you make the Pedestrian bounce OVER the Vehicle it's an extra 46 Points.

{P}{M} · #9 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

just relax, dun be nervous, dun worry about speeding... shoulder check everywhere u go, they look for that the most, they want u to look out the back passanger window pretty much and 360 check everytime u back up nomater how far ur backing up. good luck ull do fyne

veN · #10 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

Good luck Illy!!!

Sniper · #11 (**permalink**) Feb 08, 05

just remember to relax and shoulder check and you'll do fine......I mean you can't do any worse than me....I failed my N 5 times and Passed on my 6th try......and yes I know how pathetic that is