How do I pass my G2 road test on the
first try?
Take a certified driver training
course. One of the best and most effective ways to prepare for your G2 road
test is to take a certified driver training course. …
Practice actual driving routes. …
Prepare yourself for the test.
If you’re
preparing to take your G2 driver’s test, you can confidently pass the exam the
first time you take it. What follows are some recommendations for passing the
exam, which can apply to virtually any road test.
Practice,
practice, practice: It would be unrealistic to think that anyone could take a
driver’s road test and pass without having sufficient practice. For new
drivers, being behind the wheel and safely operating a vehicle is an entirely
new experience. If you don’t have sufficient access to a vehicle, find out if
your driving school can assist you.
Practice
everything you might be tested on, including 3-point turns, as well as being
comfortable with all potential parking scenarios. Make sure you’re good at parallel
parking, parking uphill and downhill – both with curbs and without curbs – as
well as entering and even reversing into parking stalls. The additional hours
of practice will add to the skills and confidence you require as a new driver.
One tip: empty parking lots can make great practice areas.
Get familiar
with the testing area: Once your test is scheduled, you should know in advance
where the test will be conducted. Find an opportunity to get familiar with the
area, including its ebb-and-flow of traffic, speed limits, signs and signals,
school zones, and so forth. You’ll feel far more confident being tested in an
area that you have some familiarity with.
uring the
on-road test: Listen carefully to the examiner’s instructions. Sometimes when
people get nervous, they tend to become poor listeners. Make sure you’re paying
strict attention to the examiner’s instructions at all times. Also, be certain
to check your mirrors every three to five seconds. Many people fail their test
because they “fail to observe.”
Other suggestions include:
1. Prior to the test: Review your hand signals
until you are confident using them
2. Put on your seatbelt as soon as you sit in
the car and before you start the engine
3. Make sure you’ve located and understand all
the controls of the test vehicle
4. Adjust all mirrors prior to the exam – not
during the exam
5. Keep both hands on the wheel at all times:
in either 10-and-2, or 9-and-3 positions
Before you take the on-road exam, you should be fully familiar
with the rules of the road. If there is any uncertainty, review them again
thoroughly and talk to your course instructor about anything you may not be
clear about. Then, adhere to those rules carefully when driving. Some other
pointers include: watch your speed, don’t cross over solid lines, be observant
of all signs and signals, be mindful of railway crossings, watch how you
proceed through four-way stops, and be careful to observe school zones and
pedestrians.
Confidence is gained by knowledge and
experience. If you have any hesitations about your knowledge or ability, you
need to address those issues well before the exam.
One final piece of advice: Watch your diet, your health, and get
the rest you require. You’ll be in far better shape mentally and physically on
test day!