Myth 1: Driving examiners have pass quotas
There’s a myth that driving examiners are only allowed to pass so many people each day or week, and if they’ve used up all their passes, you’ll fail the test. It’s not true. Your driving examiner will assess how well you drive during your test. If you drive to the standard required, you’ll pass your driving test.
Myth 2: You automatically fail if you stall
There’s a myth that you’ll automatically fail if you stall the car during your driving test. It’s not true. It all depends on the situation and how often you stall. If it just happens once and you keep under control, you will not automatically fail. You’ll fail your driving test if you stall and roll back a considerable distance. You’ll also fail if you repeatedly stall when moving off throughout your test, or if you repeatedly stall on one occasion.
Myth 3: You automatically fail if you cross your hands when turning the steering wheel
There’s a myth that you’ll automatically fail if you cross your hands when turning the steering wheel. It’s not true. The driving examiner will assess your ability to control the vehicle, and whether your steering is smooth, safe and under control. They will not mark a fault if you cross your hands when turning the steering wheel.
Myth 4: It’s easier to pass your driving test at certain times of day
There’s a myth that it’s better to take your driving test as certain times of day as you’re more likely to pass. It’s not true. You’re more likely to pass your driving test if you’ve got plenty of driving experience, you’ve done lots of practice, and you’ve practised ways of managing your nerves. It does not matter what time of day you take the test.
Myth 5: You need to exaggerate moving your head when you check your mirrors
There’s a myth that you have to exaggerate moving your head to show the examiner that you’re checking your mirrors. It’s not true. Driving examiners are trained to make sure you’re making the proper observations. If you’re focusing on exaggerating moving your head, you might forget to pay attention to something else important.