This blog is a guide to prepare yourself for your Driving Test in Melbourne (Victoria). Below are some essential points to be focused on.
Before taking the test, you should read what is being expected in your local area’s driving test. Checking out your local state road authority website is an excellent place to start, as this will provide you with lots of the latest information on what you should expect to demonstrate during the test at any testing centre.
When you drive around the Testing centre, you almost cover the 1st stage of your driving test, in which you are asked to drive in the build-up area where your basic skills are judged. You should have a minimum of one driving lesson in the area surrounding your testing office so that you are confident with the environment before taking your driving test. This helps if you are anxious about your test as you will be driving in a familiar area, and you won’t be overwhelmed by seeing a new environment.
You can only succeed if you drive more hours in different conditions before the test; an excellent supervising driving instructor is the surest way to pass your driving test. You have to develop the driving skills, get confident, and be ready for your test.
Be calm to keep your focus on all parts of the driving test, or else you will make simple and common mistakes that most of the learners make, leading them to failure.
You should know the car you’re going to use in your driving test as the instructor may ask you to demonstrate an understanding of the location of different controls and features around the vehicle. You should have a checklist of the various controls around the car and go over them quickly before the test to avoid the pre-drive test and actual test mistakes.
Plan your test by viewing both the traffic and the weather conditions. Avoid booking your driving test during school hours as the road speed limit drops than usual. Try to avoid the timing when people are heading or returning from work as the roads get busy. Check the weather forecast before booking the driving test and book on a day with good weather conditions.
Make a checklist and arrange the documents to fulfil the requirements before booking your test. Your list may include the following things:
Make sure that you arrive at the testing office minimum before 15 minutes of your test. If you’re using the driving Instructor’s Vehicle, it’s better you take a minimum of one-hour practice session before the test. Remember that if you appear too late for your driving test, Vic Roads might cancel it.
It is necessary to book a driving test package as it helps you prepare for your test and use the driving instructor’s car for the driving test itself. It allows you to pass your test as you will be more familiar with driving in the instructor’s car.