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Top 4 Things That Driving Examiners Are Looking For

Taking your driving test can be a nerve-wracking experience, however knowing what the examiner is looking for in particular will help ease the nerves and maybe give you the edge needed to pass! Here are the top 4 things the examiner is looking for:

  1. The first thing they look for on your driving test is your ability to scan and plan. They are looking at how well you can observe your surroundings whilst driving and plan your actions ahead. They want to know you can plan ahead from the observations you make and carry them out successfully, For example spotting cars parked up at the side of the road on the exit you are going to take at a roundabout and been aware that you must take action on this early.
  2. Being safe on the road is determined by whether you have full control of the car you’re driving. This is an important skill to show the examiner on your driving test as if you don’t they will fail you! Not being in control of the car will cause fatal accidents and you are not considered safe to drive. Showing good clutch control and steady steering is something examiners like to see.
  3. Driving can be very unpredictable therefore the examiner wants to know that you can cope when under pressure. Driving on a straight road with no cars may be easy but how about when you’re in rush hour? Passing an accident scene? When you hear a siren? The first time these events happen people panic as anyone would however you have to be able to cope and handle the situation well, whilst been considerate and bearing in mind the safety of other drivers on the road.
  4. The examiner likes to see you making good observations about what’s around you and what you should do. If they see that you know what you are doing and you are confident when making decisions they will think positively of this. You will probably have been told on your driving lessons Manchester to check your centre mirror every 10 seconds whilst driving and this is something that examiners like to see as it shows road awareness of not only what is in front of you, but also what’s going on behind. 

Hopefully these tips will help you when on your driving test as you will know what examiners are looking for. When on your driving lessons in Manchester your driving instructor will make sure you are ready before advising you on booking your test.

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