Tips & Instruction To Pass Driving Exam In California

By Author: Augustine Joseph
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One of the Department of Motor Vehicle DMV’s major goals is to keep all drivers licensed for as long as it is safe to do so. Along with that goal it’s the responsibility to enhance highway safety by increasing driver competency. DMV also recognizes that the independence and mobility driving provides are important factors in the quality of life for most Californians. Below are few instructions and tips to be used.
1. What should one know about Driving Test?
Many people take their driving test when they have not sufficiently prepared, or have not practiced enough, or have not practiced the right way. Others get very nervous because they don’t know what to expect. Remember, the DMV examiner will ride with you only to make sure that you can drive safely and obey traffic laws.
Your driving test will last about 20 minutes. The test consists of basic maneuvers you will encounter while driving such as:
*Left & right turns,
*Stops at controlled.
*Uncontrolled intersections,
*Straight line backing,
*Lane changes,
*Driving in regular street traffic, and
*In some cases ...
... driving on the freeway.
2. When is a Driving Test required?
You will be required to take a driving test if you have:
*Never been licensed in any state or you hold a foreign country license.
*When you have a vision-related problem.
*Limited term license for specified physical and mental conditions.
*An out-of-state junior, provisional, or probationary license.
*Been licensed out-of-state but do not have the license to surrender.
Driving tests for license renewals or holders of out-of-state or U.S. territory licenses are normally waived, if the license is presented.
3. Safe Driving tips:
Practice these tips to improve your driving skills on road:
*Steer smoothly at all times.
*Accelerate smoothly.
*Don’t race the engine or make it stall.
*Stop the vehicle gently.
*Start braking well ahead of where you must stop to avoid sudden jerks.
*Be aware of crosswalks.
*Be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. Don’t grind the gears. Don’t coast to a stop.
*Always obey the posted speed limits.
*Know what the traffic signals mean and obey them at all times.
*Always use the proper lane. Turn from the correct lane into the correct lane.
*Signal for all lane changes and turns.
*Always look for potential hazards.
*Check your mirrors frequently.
*Anticipate another driver’s errors.
4. Other Test Information:
For your safety, please ask the examiner to show you his or her DMV identification badge before the test begins. Pets or passengers, other than the examiner or other authorized personnel, are not permitted during your driving test.
If you have any questions, please ask the examiner before your driving test begins. During the test, the examiner will ask you questions or give you directions, but he/she will not engage in general conversation.
5. Test Vehicle Requirements:
The test vehicle requirements that you need for your driving test must be safe to drive. Before the test, the examiner checks for:
*Two license plates. The rear plate must show current registration.
*Both front and back turn signal lights and working brake lights.
*A working horn designed for the vehicle.
*Tires with no bald spots.
*Adequate brake pressure.
*A windshield that allows a full unobstructed field of vision.
*Driver and front passenger doors that open from both the inside and outside.
*A passenger seat permanently attached to the vehicle.
*Working safety belts, if the vehicle was manufactured with safety belts.
*Working emergency/parking brake.
6. Financial Responsibility:
You must show that your vehicle is properly insured before the driving test begins by providing one of the following:
*A document with the liability insurance policy or surety bond number.
*An Assigned Risk insurance card with the name of the assigned insurance company, file number, and current coverage dates.
*Current insurance binder or copy of an insurance policy signed or countersigned by an insurance company representative.
*Rental car contract if the driver is listed on the contract as the insured.
*DMV-issued certificate of self-insurance or acknowledgment of cash deposit.
*Written confirmation from the insurer that the person is insured.
Conclusion:
Learning to drive safely does not end with your driving test. Your license means you have met the driving test requirements. However, in everyday driving you will have to deal with many situations and problems which you didn’t encounter on your driving test. The best ways to deal with unexpected situations is to always use the same, safe driving habits and the responsible attitude which were demonstrated on your driving test.