Driving Test Myths

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http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/ADI/DrivingFault_Marking_Guides.pdf


You'll fail your test if you stall the car .. INCORRECT
Unless by stalling you fail to make progress at a or block a junction i.e turning right.

You will fail if you go off the test route or forget to turn when asked by the driver tester...INCORRECT

You will fail the test if you get all of the rules of the road questions and signs wrong.. INCORRECT

All driving testers have to fail a certain quota of tests per day or week .. INCORRECT

A young male driver i.e 17 -20 years of age is likely to fail a driving test even if he drives at test standard .. INCORRECT

You're more likely to fail if you use a sporty or more luxury car for your test .. INCORRECT

You're more likely to pass a driving test if you use a DRIVING SCHOOL CAR! - INCORRECT

You must be in neutral every time you stop.. INCORRECT

You will lose marks if you do not come down the gears each time you stop i.e drop from 4th gear to 3rd gear to 2nd gear etc . - INCORRECT

The last test on a Friday is the best time to pass because the tester will be in a good mood for the weekend .. INCORRECT

Any girls should wear dangly earrings to let the tester see you're looking in your mirrors properly .. INCORRECT

You will lose marks if cross your hands to complete the turnabout manoeuvre .. INCORRECT

You will fail if you touch the path on the reverse around the corner.. INCORRECT

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