restricted drivers licence

I know what you mean, I hate doing tests (hence I still haven't sat my full licence) but if your instructor is confident that you're ready then I'm sure you'll do well.  The tester I had when I sat my restricted licence was lovely and he chatted to me and made me feel completely at ease.  I think they're very used to having nervous drivers.

 

ETA: Good luck!

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No idea what happened there.

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james good luck to you to!! have you booked yours yet? i wounder how long the waiting lists are... im going to do as many lessons as i can wile im waiting. the only thing is that im learing in a power stearing car and mines none power stearing so if they ask me to do a parelel park its gunna be much harder. i can hirer the instructors car but then i wont have time to get used to it

I had to do a three-point turn for mine, and while I am generaly pretty good, i completely stuffed it up for the test. And while I failed that, I still passed overall.

I was useless, I estalled, dida U turn without indicating at all and still got my restricted so try not to stress too much. Its more about you being a safe driver and knowing the rules than being this amazing driver, restricted is still a licence for learning. As long as your careful of your speed, check your mirrors and every street you go past you will be fine.

Good luck chonni and James

You aren't allowed to wear sunnies as the tester needs to be able to see you are checking your mirrors so if you are sensitive to the sun like me then might pay to do a few practice runs with no sunnies on.

I did mine two months ago and it was nowhere near as hard as I thought it would be. I didn't drive particularly well IMHO - very jerky because of nerves and I think I indicated when I didn't need to a few times. But the tester was ok with it.

Oh and don't forget to put your handbrake on at the end - 'cause you feel like a right doofus otherwise

Good luck! I'm sure you'll do fine. The tester wouldn't tell you that you were ready if you're not.

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chonni wrote: james good luck to you to!! have you booked yours yet? i wounder how long the waiting lists are... im going to do as many lessons as i can wile im waiting. the only thing is that im learing in a power stearing car and mines none power stearing so if they ask me to do a parelel park its gunna be much harder. i can hirer the instructors car but then i wont have time to get used to it

na havent booked yet as you have to pay when u booked and as winz are paying for it i have to wait till the 6th a of jan will need to get my lisanise before the end of jan

im going into book today!!!!

james: i herd that jan is booked up and nearist one isint untill feb hopfully not i cant wait that long haha.
my dad took me out for a lesson yesterday in my car and i did 3 parallel parks and 2 3poin turns lol i thought i wouldint be able to do that im my car haha.

Restricted was EASY.
Tips: When you check your mirrors, actually turn your head to make sure the tester can see you're doing it. Do it at least every minute or more.
When you're pulling out, make sure you turn and check over your shoulder as well as your mirrors.
Keep your speed at the speed limit - if you're unsure, check with your tester. You'll do things like hill starts, reversing around a corner, parallel parking etc. When you do the park, drive around until you find one with lots of room. Dont let the tester pressure you into doing one that hasnt got much space.
Also, fob your child off to someone for the duration of the test - makes it easier to concentrate!!!
Get your insructor to take you thru what they'll actually do on the test as well so you get it perfect :D


Becks, my best friend did her test at 8mths and they failed her as she was unable to turn around properly to look behind her! Apparently they're really anal about that sort of thing, so you must have actually passed due to doing really well!