What should i expect for the behind-the-wheel driving test at the Hollywood, CA DMV?

KimRPalmer

you should expect that your examiner will be with you in the car during the practical driving test to ensure that you follow traffic rules and you have the driving skills needed to pass the exam. http://www.wannarive.com/

UCANTCME

Your driving test begins with a vehicle safety check. This pre-drive inspection demonstrates that you are familiar with your vehicle and that your vehicle meets the DMVâ€™s minimum safety requirements. You will be asked to identify and/or demonstrate parts of the vehicle commonly used in driving. If your vehicle does not meet the minimum safety requirements, your driving test will be rescheduled.

You will also be asked to demonstrate the arm signals for right and left turns, and for stopping or slowing down. The examiner will ask you to drive out of the DMV driving test line and the driving portion of your test will begin. Your examiner is an observer only and will only speak to give you instructions ahead of time on what driving maneuvers you are to perform. He/she will not try to trick you or ask you to do drive illegally. Your examiner will be marking your score sheet during your driving test.

On the road, your examiner will be looking to see whether you:

Check traffic, including pedestrians, by your head and eye movements as well as using your mirrors.
Signal before you pull into or out of traffic, make a turn, or change lanes.
Drive at an appropriate and legal speed: not too fast and not too slow.
Leave adequate space between your vehicle and other vehicles.
Maintain good control of your vehicle.
Obey all traffic laws.

During your driving test, your examiner will ask you to perform certain critical skill test maneuvers that include:

Backing your vehicle.
Driving through intersections (controlled, uncontrolled, and stop signs).
Completing left and right hand turns.
Completing left and right lane changes.
Driving in residential and business areas.
If you make a critical driving error (CDE), you will be given an unsatisfactory test score (failure). A CDE is a dangerous or potentially dangerous driving maneuver. Examples of critical driving errors include:

Driving at least 10 mph over or under the speed limit.
Failing to look over your shoulder when pulling into traffic or changing lanes.
Running a red light.
Failing to use windshield wipers when necessary because of rain.

oklatom

You should expect an opportunity to show an examiner how good a driver you are, and that you are aware, check mirrors and blind spots, and use your turn signals.

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Omg noo way! I'm taking my driving test on June 30th here in the valley, i think Woodland Hills.!
Okay i HIGHLY suggest you go to youtube and watch the dmv videos of california!
They're really helpful!
just remember
SMOG

S-signal
M-mirror
O-over the shoulder
G-go

Good Luck!!! :)

Sam

Just drive! Be confident in yourself. It is unethical for the driving instructor to try to trick you into performing an illegal maneuver. Just practice driving for the next couple weeks. Don't get scared, cause it will just make you do worse. The route should be the last thing on your mind! If you need to know the route to pass the test you shouldn't get your license anyways.

selissa99

Hi, how did you do on your Hollywood drive test? How was it? Did you have to drive on the freeway? I am scheduled to take it in Hollywood Jan 11, 2011. Thanks!

selissa99

Hi, how did you do on your Hollywood drive test? How was it? Did you have to drive on the freeway? I am scheduled to take it in Hollywood Jan 11, 2011. Thanks!

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