Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
Jul 29th 2011, 11:30 am
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Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
I need to be sitting for a road test in NSW in order to get a driving license. Though I've been driving overseas for 15+ years, I don't want to fail this test due to some silly mistakes. Anyone has got some tips for me? (P.S. my current non-UK license does not automatically convert in Australia, so I do need to take the tests).
Jul 29th 2011, 11:35 am
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Re: Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
Take a bus to your local Wollies.
Buy a packet of cornflakes and a scissors.
Cut out licence on the back.
Buy a packet of cornflakes and a scissors.
Cut out licence on the back.
Jul 29th 2011, 11:50 am
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Jul 29th 2011, 11:55 am
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Re: Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
Have you thought about booking a driving lesson? I know that you can drive already, but at least they'll be able to tell you any problem area's you may have.
I know the instructor I used to teach me did them for migrants that had to take the test to convert their licence.
I did the log book so can't really give you any tips as it's more a 'pass as you go' thing
I know the instructor I used to teach me did them for migrants that had to take the test to convert their licence.
I did the log book so can't really give you any tips as it's more a 'pass as you go' thing
Jul 29th 2011, 12:01 pm
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Re: Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
Only kidding.
I did the computer test for the car and bike licence. The only tip I can give on that is to read the rules before hand. Especially if they contain things that you might not be used.
I did a full truck licence. Again read up on the rules for the written test. For the road test watch out for speed limit changes. Be aware of road work speed limits. Sometimes they "stop" when you turn a corner without a sign to say so.
Make yourself aware of any rule differences between where you came from and here. For example keep left not such a big thing here (compared to UK). Make sure your fully in your lane before cancelling indicator when changing lanes. Be aware of bad habits you may have picked up over time (e.g. hands on the steering wheel not the gear stick).
I did the computer test for the car and bike licence. The only tip I can give on that is to read the rules before hand. Especially if they contain things that you might not be used.
I did a full truck licence. Again read up on the rules for the written test. For the road test watch out for speed limit changes. Be aware of road work speed limits. Sometimes they "stop" when you turn a corner without a sign to say so.
Make yourself aware of any rule differences between where you came from and here. For example keep left not such a big thing here (compared to UK). Make sure your fully in your lane before cancelling indicator when changing lanes. Be aware of bad habits you may have picked up over time (e.g. hands on the steering wheel not the gear stick).
Jul 29th 2011, 12:04 pm
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Re: Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
Have you thought about booking a driving lesson? I know that you can drive already, but at least they'll be able to tell you any problem area's you may have.
I know the instructor I used to teach me did them for migrants that had to take the test to convert their licence.
I did the log book so can't really give you any tips as it's more a 'pass as you go' thing
I know the instructor I used to teach me did them for migrants that had to take the test to convert their licence.
I did the log book so can't really give you any tips as it's more a 'pass as you go' thing
Jul 29th 2011, 12:18 pm
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Jul 29th 2011, 4:44 pm
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Re: Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
Only kidding.
I did the computer test for the car and bike licence. The only tip I can give on that is to read the rules before hand. Especially if they contain things that you might not be used.
I did a full truck licence. Again read up on the rules for the written test. For the road test watch out for speed limit changes. Be aware of road work speed limits. Sometimes they "stop" when you turn a corner without a sign to say so.
Make yourself aware of any rule differences between where you came from and here. For example keep left not such a big thing here (compared to UK). Make sure your fully in your lane before cancelling indicator when changing lanes. Be aware of bad habits you may have picked up over time (e.g. hands on the steering wheel not the gear stick).
I did the computer test for the car and bike licence. The only tip I can give on that is to read the rules before hand. Especially if they contain things that you might not be used.
I did a full truck licence. Again read up on the rules for the written test. For the road test watch out for speed limit changes. Be aware of road work speed limits. Sometimes they "stop" when you turn a corner without a sign to say so.
Make yourself aware of any rule differences between where you came from and here. For example keep left not such a big thing here (compared to UK). Make sure your fully in your lane before cancelling indicator when changing lanes. Be aware of bad habits you may have picked up over time (e.g. hands on the steering wheel not the gear stick).
Jul 29th 2011, 9:02 pm
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Re: Anyone did a driving test in Australia?
My wife also had a non convertible overseas license and had to retake her test.
Although she had a lot of experience in driving in her own country ( Indonesia) she ended up having quite a few lessons here to get up to scratch to local conditions. I consider driving in Jakarta as completely mental but she drives there without a problem, so it suprised me how flustered she became just driving in what in comparison is sedate old Melbourne. The reason is simply the incredible amount of rules and signage there is on western roads. So you have a hell of a lot of stuff going on apart from just driving a car.
My advice take some lessons until you feel comfortable.
Although she had a lot of experience in driving in her own country ( Indonesia) she ended up having quite a few lessons here to get up to scratch to local conditions. I consider driving in Jakarta as completely mental but she drives there without a problem, so it suprised me how flustered she became just driving in what in comparison is sedate old Melbourne. The reason is simply the incredible amount of rules and signage there is on western roads. So you have a hell of a lot of stuff going on apart from just driving a car.
My advice take some lessons until you feel comfortable.
