Do you think you could pass a driver's licence test without any preparation?

Do you think you could pass a driver's licence test without any preparation?

  • Yes

    Votes: 61 48.4%

  • No

    Votes: 61 48.4%

  • I don't drive

    Votes: 4 3.2%
  • Total voters
    126
Bradley Prior

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Do you think you could pass a driver's licence test without any preparation?
 
May need to brush up on my procedures, but shouldn't have an issue...
 
I may lose points because I can't remember all the nitty gritty procedures anymore but I can park just fine...

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I went through a K53 test book the other day and there are things in there that I didn't know (how to correctly answer). IMHO, get both the books.
 
I would struggle probably. Would need to update myself on the processes and procedures. Was there not a pre vehicle check you had to do? Stuff like that.
 
I think so. I passed my learners without any preperation in January. Want to get a motorcycle licence.
 
I only have a UK licence but one of my kids had a lot of trouble with the new learners test so I doubt I could pass that.

Road test... probably pass that.
 
bwana said:
I only have a UK licence but one of my kids had a lot of trouble with the new learners test so I doubt I could pass that.

Road test... probably pass that.
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I will easily pass the road test, but not the exam without preparation.
 
Absolutely not.

Can I drive? Yes, for sure.
Can I drive 100% in accordance with the K53? Not a chance.

Things I'd likely fail off the top of my head:
  • Making mirror and intersection checks obvious by yanking my neck around
  • Not doing a 180 in my seat to check blind spots
  • I check my rear view periodically and every time I brake, but not by moving my head
  • Not having both hands on the steering wheel/having one on the gear lever for too long
  • Straightening the steering wheel after parking (sometimes)
  • Leaving TOO large of a following distance. I'm not talking being so close it's unsafe, but if you follow at the distance they want, you're inviting someone to cut in front of you
  • Not looking over my shoulder when getting out - the mirror covers it all if you adjust your head slightly
  • Having the steering wheel turned while waiting for the lights to turn green so I can turn
  • Not using the handbrake unless I'm parking and getting out
  • Being on the brakes when entering an intersection with green lights - I've seen enough close calls to do this instinctively

And to be honest, I'm not even 100% sure all of the above would be negatives. I'm also 100% sure it would take a lot of effort to change these habits for the duration of a test.
 
With zero prep I doubt I could pass. I'd need to look up all the little weird bits in K53.

My original licence was actually done under K53, but I can't remember all the checks and such you do.
 
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