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myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving 3 years ago

If for some reason you had to take your driver's test right now do you think you would pass? If you've been driving for years and years do you think you would be able to pass now and if you don't have your license yet do you think you could pass on the spur of the moment?

I'm reasonably sure I would pass but we do tend to fall into some bad habits after driving for a long time. I passed all my written exams and road tests the first time around but I also studied for it like crazy. If I had to retake the test right this very second I'm pretty confident I could do it but I don't think I would pass with flying colors.

What about everyone else? How sure of your own driving abilities are you?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. dorisday1971 (3036)   ranked 545 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

What a question. LOL. . This question hit hit! I don't think I will pass the driver's test if Iwould take it again. I am talking about the written exam. But for the practical driving test, I'm sure I will. I have been driving since the early 90's and to tell you honestly, I don't know much of the traffic signs. I guess, it's time for me to study again. Thanks for the nice discussion.


myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

I was having an argument with someone about a traffic law a little while ago and while I was looking for the answer I ended up taking an online practice test for the written exam. I did ok but I was surprised about how many things I had forgot!

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2. myLot reputation of 92/100. Downunder_dude (386)   ranked 130 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

To be brutally honest I don't think I'd pass. There's just some things that you're required to do - like parallel parking and reverse parking that I absolutely hate and haven't done in years.
So yeah, if I had to sit for a test right now, I wouldn't be passing it. Or if I did, I'd be highly surprised hehe.


myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Oh the dreaded parallel parking! The only time I have ever parallel parked was practicing for the test and then on the test. There is nowhere in our town that you have to do it. One of the biggest hang ups on the written exam is the questions about car pool lanes and other 'big city' stuff. We don't have any of that stuff around here so as soon as my tests were over I promptly forgot it all.

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. katsmeow1213 (7762)   ranked 33 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

I would certainly pass my test again, so long as I paid attention to the speed limit. I was taught to drive by a professional driving school, and I remember everything they taught me. I've had my license 10 years, and I'm still very good about checking my blind spots which very few people ever do anymore.

My only issue on the road is speed. I like to drive fast. Normally I just pace myself with the rest of traffic, which you know is never the actual speed limit. And sometimes I just want to get where I'm going quickly, so I'll do 10 miles over the speed limit or so. So as long as I keep my eyes on that, I'll be fine!


myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Yes, gotta remember that shoulder check! I am sure I would pass the driver's test too and after taking the sample test online a few times I'm pretty confident about the written exam as well. It always amazes me when you see people driving who easily have 20 or 30 years experience and they have no idea where they are on the road or what they're doing.


myLot reputation of 97/100. katsmeow1213 (7762)   ranked 33 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Written test I'd probably have more trouble with. I had to cram like crazy, and they ask such ridiculous questions on that test that no actual driver would ever need to know.

I know what you mean about the drivers out there. My husband can be one of them at times. He'll sort of drive in the median and I'm constantly saying to him "Would you pick a lane and stay there?" and he jokes "I did, I created my own new lane!" He obviously only does this when there's no traffic on the road. He's never been in an accident that was his fault.

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. dragon54u (15689)   3 years ago

I would have no trouble. When I moved to this state (where I was born) nearly two years ago I had to take the written test and did miss some questions. I was shocked! I missed the one about seatbelts, I put down that everyone in the car has to wear them and in Ohio only the people in the front seat have to use them. How stupid is that?!


myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

That's crazy! I hate questions like that because they really don't have anything to do with actual driving. If the worst mistake you make is having everyone buckle up instead of just the people in the front then I really don't think you're a menace on the road!


myLot reputation of 97/100. fluffysue (828)   ranked 494 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

That is dumb that they would mark that wrong. Everyone SHOULD wear seatbelts, whatever the law is. That IS the law in my car! happy

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. Jinu3132 (513)   3 years ago

Well i got the license of car and the bike.. but i never pass the driver testlol..
Its very difficult to pass the driver test in India.. I admit that.. So i have to pay little more for the licence of driver both the car and the for thr bike..
And now also i can say that i can not pass the drive test..
Because who takes the test they are realy rude.. they always not allow us to pass this.. because simple they want more money from us

happy myloting..

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. tattylashes (4277)   3 years ago

i am not a driver, i see alot of people on them roads who are maniacs and i do not want to lose my life to one of these people, so i never tried to drive a car, i am even a bad passenger, i freak out if a car or lorry gets too close, so me getting a license is a definite no no...i cannot drive and i don't think i ever will....


myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

If you're nervous about it then there's nothing wrong with choosing to not drive. It's much less dangerous that way!

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7. butterflyshapes (1)   3 years ago

I would like to but I highly doubt it. I took 20 lessons but then got bored, passed my theory then moved to the city. Kinda decided there was no point I guess! Saving the enviornment & all that.

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. sandymay48 (1125)   ranked 440 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

Well as you said, we all tend to pick up bad habits..driving with one arm, or your leg out the window..lol..just kidding about the leg part...maybe!!!
But I think that if I had to, although I have been driving over 30 years, unless they have changed the rules, I should pass...(as long as I remember to put that foot back in the window!)

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. oyenkai (3352)   3 years ago

I guess it depends. Will I be taking the driver's test here in the Philippines? In the Local Transportation Office? Then yeah, of course - who wouldn't? The system is so messed up here that the answers to the driving exam is actually posted on the wall of the examination room!

Thanks for the response on my discussion!


myLot reputation of 97/100. fluffysue (828)   ranked 494 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Seriously? That is messed up. That means I could pass, too, without knowing the laws or the language (I know how to copy!lol). I bet there are still people who manage to fail...


myLot reputation of 93/100. oyenkai (3352)  3 years ago

Nope, it's very uncommon for someone to be illiterate in our country. Even tricycle drivers can read, especially if all there is are signs and stuff - the test isn't complicated at all. Just road signs and hand signals and simple stuffs. We're just taking the test for legal purposes - we don't really care about it.

So you wouldn't wonder when you visit the country and see maniac drivers. But you'd be quite amazed by how we handle the traffic - our traffic scares the sh*t out of foreigners :D

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10. myLot reputation of 97/100. fluffysue (828)   ranked 494 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

I was thinking about this yesterday for some reason. I am pretty sure I would have to study first if I wanted to pass the written test. I don't remember details of things like: how many feet before the intersection you're supposed to signal, how many feet away to stop for a school bus, etc.

Wow I decided to check out the driver's manual for my state online (the last time I looked at it, around 1991, "on line" still meant "waiting on line" lol). A few things have changed, such as the mention of EZpass (electronic toll) lanes, cell phones, and a "campaign against road rage".(People are angrier now!)

I almost think they should make everyone retake the test every 10 years or so. I can tell when I drive, that most drivers in NJ have no clue who should get the right-of-way at an intersection, how to make a right turn on red (which is allowed here, after a full stop, if it is safe), and how to yield to an emergency vehicle. Even though I am not sure I would pass it today, I would if they graded it on a bell curve compared with the rest of the state. rasp


myLot reputation of 97/100. jesssp (1675)   ranked 50 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

OMG YES! I agree, every ten years you should have to retake it. It terrifies me how many people have been driving around for dozens of years and have NO clue what they're doing!

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