Would you pass your driver's test?

@jesssp (2712)
Canada
March 6, 2009 5:49pm CST
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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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
7 Mar 09
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?!
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@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
10 Mar 09
That is dumb that they would mark that wrong. Everyone SHOULD wear seatbelts, whatever the law is. That IS the law in my car!
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@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
10 Mar 09
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!
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
7 Mar 09
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!
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• United States
9 Mar 09
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.
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
9 Mar 09
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.
• Philippines
6 Mar 09
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.
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@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
9 Mar 09
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!
@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
10 Mar 09
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" ). 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.
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@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
10 Mar 09
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!
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
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!
@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
10 Mar 09
Seriously? That is messed up. That means I could pass, too, without knowing the laws or the language (I know how to copy!). I bet there are still people who manage to fail...
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
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
• Australia
7 Mar 09
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.
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@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
9 Mar 09
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.
@sandymay48 (2030)
• Canada
8 Mar 09
Well as you said, we all tend to pick up bad habits..driving with one arm, or your leg out the window....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!)
@jshekhar (1562)
• India
16 Mar 09
I got my license through the proper channel, that included the driving test. Hence I am confident that I can pass that test any time, anywhere and with any car. It feels got when you clear the test because then you get the confidence that you can drive in any sort of traffic. If you do not pass the test then this thing sits at the back of your mind all the time.
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
16 Mar 09
As far as I'm concerned confidence is one of the most important things about being a good driver.
@tea512 (687)
• United States
17 Mar 09
jesssp strieks again nice job. I think that since i drive with one hand my ipod in the other, hardly ever use a turn signal to change lanes and never waer a seat belt we would not even leave the RMV without me failing thank god it is only once. It was one of the only tests i studied for in high school
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
17 Mar 09
Tsk, tsk - bad habits! Maybe you should brush up on your driver's ed!
7 Mar 09
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.