Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

- wear long earrings so the instructor can see/hear you turning your head to check for blind spots and intersections. for guys, just make big shoulder pizzazz movements.

- always let the pedestrian hop onto the curb he/she is crossing onto before turning right, as ridiculous at it may seem.

- be conservative when stopping before limit lines and cars. i know my car, and i know that when i stop, i never cross the limit line. but the examiner doesn't know your car, so make sure you stop well before the limit line where it's clear you haven't crossed it.

- PEDESTRIANS PEDESTRIANS BICYCLES PEDESTRIANS!!! just let them all go first if you're not sure. worst thing is to have an automatic disqualification for not letting pedestrians go first, even if it's your right of way.

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

will do, thanks!! :D

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

please let me know what it says =D
mine says it has been processed, but not shipped (well it's only been 1 day) LOL
I just can't wait though!!

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

when yo say you went to the ssa, do you mean to apply for a ssn, or to get the printout?

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

Do you have previous driving experience? I only practiced for about a month and passed my test missing 5 points, you can miss up to 15. i was really freaked out too, but looking back at it it was not that bad. just take deep breaths lol.

-look left and right at every intersection you stop and pass by.

-always stop behind the limit line. even if you are turning right and cannot see, stop behind the limit line, look both ways, inch forward, and then proceed.

-DO NOT, i repeat, DO NOT, look TWICE when you turn right. for example, drive up to the intersection, look left, make sure its clear, and then turn. do not turn your head to the left again, automatic fail. they'll see it as an "unsure turn" and you weren't looking where you were going. same goes for making left turns.

-scan your eyes. look at the mirrors periodically. i would say you should move your eyes around every 10 seconds or less. i'm serious. the tester was looking directly at my eyeballs lol.

-BLIND SPOTS: anytime you use your directional lights, lane changes, turning, going into a driveway or parking lot, every time you make a turn in a parking lot. always check your blind spots.

-always stay within 10 miles of speed limit. no more no less. if there are children OUTSIDE of the gates of a school, go 25, or you will fail. if you are driving through a residential area and people are around, my instructor suggested i hover over my brakes and keep moving your head around to show that you are aware that there are people.

-my biggest suggestion is to drive around the dmv where you will be taking your test. i practiced in the area for like 3 days and even followed some that were taking their test to see what i would be doing and where i'd be going. when i went to take my test, i was very familiar with the road.

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

Just to apply..never got printout
Didn't need it since I knew my ssn

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

Same! processed but not shipped lol. Wow, we applied for the card around the same time~ I passed the behind the wheel on the 27th, so we should be getting our plastics at around the same time!

So this may be a shot in the dark, but I think knowing if we're getting a 2-year or full-term license has to do with our paper license says "Temporary Driver's License" or "Interim Driver's License," temporary being limited term, and interim being a full term.

I gathered this because I have some international student friends who took the driver's test and got a paper saying "temporary," and resident/citizen relatives having had "interim" paper licenses.

My paper license says "interim," but I haven't received my plastic yet, so I don't know.. :/

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

ahh yea, you should be getting it a little earlier than me. I applied 11/29 =D But we shall see. I really hope that Interim means full term! Tried looking up difference couldn't find..

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

yes i've been driving for years everybody tells me i'll be fine just relax, but to the dmv im goingto they r ass****** and they always fail people. anyways thamks for the tips they really help!

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

thank you! i'll let you guys know how it goes on monday..