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How easy is the practical driving test to pass first time?


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never mind ive just passed woo hoo thomas


    




johncob
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Just think you are driving granny to see grandad in hospital. Drive steadysmoothly, well in control. Learn to 'read the road ahead', analyse problems.


mummy of 2 boys and a princess x
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it is quite difficult actually i think the key is to know the roads really well before you do your test on them and learn the highway code and just keep looking in the mirrors and you should pass first time! x


m
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well it is as easy as you make it as long as you have paid attention then you should be ok! although i will say that there are some prats out there and they are either in the next seat and will fail you for not looking right the equal amount of times you looked left (not in the highway code!!!) or else unfortunatley they are on the road with you. but remain confident and you should be fine! goodluck! x


AJH
Drive cautiously and everyone passes it the first time. This idea you see in movies that people run into poles, run over dogs, etc. is ludicrous. Just realize that they take you down a part of the street with a gazillion stop signs, school zones, etc. You should be so cautious the instructor realizes you're scamming them, like when you slow down to under the speed limit when a cop is coming by.


M1
There's book and cd's u can use to help you, but as long as you know the highway code you'll be fine.
Here's a way to work your stopping distances out (the hardest bit to remember)

40mph, half the 1st digit (4) times by the speed add the speed,
so 40mph = 2x40 + 40 =120 ft
or 70 mph = 3.5x70 + 70 =315 ft


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First time pass statistics are around 50%
However this does not reflect the level of difficulty.
The level of difficulty is maintained as a constant by the dvla.
e.g. increased pass rates for a given year will mean increased levels of difficulty the next year.
Also,there ARE quotas for numbers of passes.Obvioulsy unofficially, but each test centre will not want to deviate too far from the national average for fear of drawing adverse attention from superiors.This is an accepted and unwritten practise that balances the level of new drivers and boosts dvla coffers.
However, if your driving is faultless and outstanding they will have little choice but to award a pass and vice versa.
Hours on the road is the only way to enter your test with confidence.Confidence that comes with actually being able to do the job rather that hoping you will be lucky.
good luck!


PandaNanda
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The DVLA statistics show that there is only a 50% chance of passing your road test first time and this increases to over 80% for second time tries. It all really depends on number of hours you have had with a driving instructor, how comfortable you are in driving and also which part of the country you are. Good luck :-)


DominoSweetie
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almost everyone fails it the first time


genghis41f
You've just got to pay attention to your instructor and have a mock test or two with him/her.

It's not the end of the world if you fail the first time. Most people do. I passed first time, but I think I was lucky.


cm f
How easy is it for you to pass a math test? Each person is different. i passed my test the first time with no problems. You must prepare for the test. Make sure that you have a lot of practice time behind the wheel with a good experienced driver or teacher. Listen to them when they try to correct you when you make a mistake.


ehc11
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As with any test some people pass and some people fail! If you do fail (and I hope you don't!) then just remember that it was a test, what is the point of it if nobody fails!


flyingpig_69uk
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If you know the highway code, follow the instructions your driving guide gave you and keep a cool head then the answer is easy, unless like me you flunked it 6 times already.


♥
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I find that it also depends on the instructor you have on the day, if you have a more experienced instructor they often look for all of those 'little extras' and tend to fail u but if u have a young 'just qualified' instructor you will prob pass.....
It's easy for anyone to offer advice but on the day everyone's nerves kick in no matter how confident u are.....

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Alex
It is quite easy, if you can drive. However, being able to drive also includes things like road positioning, observations and forward planning. Road sence. The best way to get this is to get out on the road, either with extra lessons, or even on a small motorbike.

A reasonable alternative would be:

"Roadcraft."

This is the book published by the police. It outlines useful things like: when to sound your horn, or how to tackle blind bends. Worth a look (WHSmith stock).

Good luck.


danielle b
it depends on what state your taking it in i only failed the first time because i had only drove for an hour before i took the test. the second time i passed with flying colors


Soggy Waffles
It's easy if you practice. Take a good 3 months practicing driving until you know the roads like you know the back of your hand. This is the only way to ensure you pass. Make sure you read the drivers handbook also and know all the turn signals. Also make sure you know where everything is located on your car. The test instructor may ask you to locate certain devices on your car. Make sure to take a small vehicle to the driving test if possible. It is a lot easier using a small compact vehicle than driving a mini-van.


b-b-b-brengun
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The UK driving test is passed when the candidate reaches the basic requirement to drive, unsupervised, required by law.

Historically, the UK driving test, although one of the best in the world, has an annual pass rate of 50%. So, we can deduce that the previous answer stating nearly everyone fails first time is incorrect.

My pass rate was 88-93% first time pass, between 1986 to 1998. That is because I put my students into the test when they were at a competent standard and not when they felt like it!

The driving test is a very easy test to pass if you have been given the correct training.

Being able to drive is not a gift we have in our genes at birth, so learn your skill from a professional (grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor...check the grade with the Driving Standards Agency) and your instructor will inform you when you are ready.

After you have passed, continue learning...there are many books, institutions and companies that can help improve your skills.

The test is only the beginning.





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