How to Study for a Driving Test
For many new drivers, the driving test is the most dreaded part of getting a drivers license. In fact, for as long as drivers have been required to get a driver’s license, drivers license applicants have been nervous or scared before taking a driving test. However, with some careful preparation and planning, passing a driving test can be relatively easy. In fact, all it takes is some patience and a lot of practice. Also, knowing how to prepare for a driving test helps a lot also. So, here is a convenient step by step guide to show you how to study for a driving test.
What You'll Need
- Your State’s driver’s handbook
- Index cards
- A driving learner’s permit
- A driver’s education cars
Step 1 - Take a Driver’s Education Course
If you're still in school, make sure that you take advantage of the driver's education course that your high school or college offers. Instructors of these courses do a fine job of teaching proper driving habits and techniques. Also, taking a driver’s education course will help save your parents money on car insurance after you pass your driving test.
Step 2 - Study Your State’s Driver’ Handbook
Make sure you obtain a copy of your states driver’s handbook from the Department of Licensing or Department of Motor Vehicles in your state. There should be a branch or location near your home and you'll be able to find it by looking in the white pages of your phone book or searching on the Internet. Once you have the drivers handbook, study the book from cover to cover and commit as much of the handbook to memory as possible. Not only will the written part of your exam come directly from the handbook, but you'll be required to observe all of the laws and rules that are contained in the handbook when taking a driving test.
Step 3 - Create Flashcards
Take a set of index cards and write questions or rules that you're having problems with on the face of the cards. Also, write the answers or correct procedures on the reverse side of the index card. You can then use the index cards to help you study for your driving test or have a friend or relative use them to quiz you about driving laws and rules. This is a very effective visual learning aid for people that find it hard to study from the driver’s handbook.
Step 4 - Drive As Much As Possible
Making sure that you have your driving learner’s permit, ask a parent or other licensed friend or relative to ride with you while you practice driving. Until you are comfortable behind the wheel, go to large parking lots or other large open areas during times when other vehicles are not present and practice driving slowly, starting and stopping your vehicle and correctly making signal turns. Also practice various parking techniques such as head-on parking and parallel parking. The more time you spend behind the wheel, the more comfortable you will be when it comes time to take your driving test.
