Developing a driving
license and owning your own car is the gate way to independence and freedom. Or so the common consensus goes.
With trains and buses costs
rising consistent with welling user numbers, many people, particularly the young are
trying to find to take benefit of the liberty and mobility that driving a
vehicle can give. Still, learning how to drive, passing the theory Exams and
then the dreaded practical test is no easy task with understanding of the
Highway Code, safe driving skills attitude and vehicles kills all being
vigorously assessed?
About
the Provisional License
The initial step towards
entry into the kingdom of motorcars is obtaining a provisional license (in the USA & Canada at least).Use form number D1 from
any Canadian Post Office to apply fora provisional license which, incidentally, is issue din the form of a two-part document, that is, a photo card and paper
counterpart. Pricey, yet essential, take care when completing the
forms, never forgetting that proof of
identity, such as a pass port is inimical.
Understanding
the Highway Code
With the provisional sitting comfortably in stock, the next stage is learning the Highway
Code when preparing for the Theory Test and the Hazard Perception Test. Obtain the thinking caps on and
start revising as it shall as well as is essential reading for all drivers, particularly those who are your
driving practice. A good book will give you learners
with a comprehensive outline of the said country’s Highway Code, in addition to the 900 plus questions
which may appear on the Theory Test. DVD ROMs and
CDs such as Driving Test Success should also be used.
Hazard Perception Test
Hazard Perception Test
In the united kingdom, the test of defensive driving course core ability is available in two parts, the idea Test and the sensible Test. Once the provisional license has been obtained and revision
has been comprehensive, apply for the Theory Test. The Test it self comes
in two forms – the multiple choice and hazard perception. The pass mark for the multiple choice
element of the test in the Canada is 43/50 and the questions include a cornucopia of topics ranging from:
Driver alertness.
Driver attitudes whilst in
the car.
Vehicle safety.
Hazard awareness.
Observing users.
Awareness of other types of
vehicles.
Vehicle handling.
Motor way rules.
Rules of the road.
Road and Traffic Signs.
Legal vehicle Documents.
Accidents and First-Aid.
Vehicle Loading.
The Hazard Perception Test
The Hazard Perception Test involves watching 14 real
life driving clips which will bring up one hazard (one clip will show case two hazards), from which the examiner will have to click the mouse in
quick time when the hazard presents itself.
The pass mark for the Hazard
Perception element is 44/75 and both must be passed together
or else another £31 will have to be forked out
to red test.
Learn
How to Drive
Probably the most humorous stories
to glow any dinner party is recalling a person’s memories, or pitiful attempts
at first learning how to drive.
From non-stop stalling, to tortoise-like speeds, impatient experienced drivers beeping crazily behind and catatonic instructors pensively watching on, learning how to first drive is daunting
stuff.
Get an Approved Driving
Instructor (ADI), who may charge between $20-$25 an-hour, booking blocks or for individual
lessons and be patient.
It may well take approximately 30 lessons and
over £200 before being up to test standards, although for some it is lower.
If possible try to get as
much private tuition with a family friend in a car which is insured, road-worthy and hand able. For example, a learner driver should avoid a 3.2 liter Golf R32 Turbo for sensibility sake!
Apply
For and Pass the Practical Test
In the United States and
Canada only 42% of people pass their driving
test. Mistakes such as in-appropriate
speed, lack of mirror use and unsafe lane
changing are big no-nos come test day.
Book the test in advance to
avoid the very long queues and practice intensely right up until test day. The US and Canada test costs $62 and
also includes one reverse man oeuvre, in addition to the 10 minute Independent Driving section.
Your tutor can sit in the
back of the car during the test as he provides the vehicle which you practiced in.
A range of documents are
also needed come test day as are calm nerves because 15 minors, or 1 major, dangerous or serious fault will spell failure.
On the day of the test, all the skills learnt during practice
need to be axiomatic as the examiner (and they are usually harsh) needs to be proven that you are
safe enough of arrive to be awarded a full license. Good
luck!
