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The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
I'm an Irish driving instructor and here's three biggest myths about the test
AN Irish driving instructor has revealed the three biggest myths about the test. 2 @Vistadrivingschool is a popular driving instructor on TikTok Credit: Social Media Collect 2 And he revealed the three biggest myths surrounding the driving test Credit: Social Media Collect @Vistadrivingschool is a popular driving instructor on with over 10,000 followers on the platform. And he cleared up some misinformation about the driving test. To start, the All candidates are assessed using standardised guidelines set by the READ MORE IN MOTORS There is no quota limiting how many people can pass and the decisions made by testers can be reviewed if necessary. Rather than deliberate failures, pass rates vary between test centres due to factors like local The driving instructor said: "Testers simply follow strict guidelines and they don't have quotas. "So if you drive safely and you drive to the required standard, you will pass." MOST READ IN MOTORS Up next, he said that it is not required to drive at the speed limit at all times during the test. Driving safely means adapting your speed to suit Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads The speed limit set is the maximum allowed rather than a target and driving at or near it when it's unsafe can actually result in a test failure - such as in heavy traffic, poor visibility or near The driving instructor said: "The speed limit is a maximum, it is not a target. "You have to adjust your speed based on the road conditions, your visibility and the traffic flow." Lastly, another myth about the test is that testers want to take you on a specific route. Testers are trained to assess driving ability across a variety of road types and situations - not just on a fixed path. While some roads may appear frequently due to their location near test centres, testers can choose from multiple routes and may adapt the test based on traffic or The driving instructor added: "Examiner routes can vary and there might be some common areas that testers will go down. "But this doesn't mean that they're going to bring you on a specific route that you've practiced during your exam. "You could have four different routes that are very common for your exam that you've practiced, but then there could be one area that you completely avoided, not knowing its used for your test centre. "Just get used to your route area, don't wait and hope for a specific route to be used that you've probably practiced."
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
I'm an Irish driving instructor and here's why you shouldn't check your mirrors too much during test
AN Irish driving instructor has revealed why you shouldn't check your mirrors too much during your test. Although mirror checks are a vital part of 2 @Vistadrivingschool is a popular driving instructor on TikTok Credit: Social Media Collect 2 And he shared why you shouldn't check your mirrors too much during your test Credit: Social Media Collect @Vistadrivingschool is a popular driving instructor on with over 10,000 followers on the platform. And the instructor revealed that checking your mirrors too often can lead to you getting marked down for being over-cautious. Examiners look for natural, confident driving behavior and if you're constantly checking the mirrors it might suggest a lack of confidence. Being over-cautious can even lead to marks against you during the test, especially if it affects READ MORE IN MOTORS For example, if you hesitate too long at a junction where it's clearly safe to go, that can be seen as poor judgment. This same applies to mirrors - checking them too often when it's not needed can fall into the category of The driving instructor said: "Make sure you're not checking your mirrors too much during your driving test or you will be marked for being over cautious. "As much as we like to whack it in to students that you need to have good observation during your driving test, over observation will lead to getting marked down. Most read in Motors "This is because you're taking your eyes off the road too much and you're not focusing on what's in front of you." While good observation is key to passing the test, it has to be balanced with constant attention to what's happening in front of you. I'm an Irish driving instructor and here's how you can get your test date quicker The The driving instructor added: "When it comes to doing your maneuvers you should be checking your blind spots, you should be checking as much as you can around you. "But when it's general driving you can check your side mirrors every five to ten seconds just to make sure nobody's flying up - but your eyes should be predominately on the road in front of you. "Make sure to maintain good observation during your test, just don't over do it." Driving test tip This comes after another TikToker shared the @Next_level_driving_school on TikTok shares useful tips and tricks on their page. Faded L-plates could give your driving instructor reason to cancel your test, resulting in the loss of your test fee. He said: "It's probably best not to turn up to your test with faded L-plates, as your test might not go ahead, and it will be a waste of €85. "So make sure your L-plates are in good condition and not faded, so the tester doesn't have a reason not to go out on the test with you.' In a follow-up video, the instructor shared an even more faded L plate, urging learner drivers to avoid making the same mistake. He said: 'The last example I gave of an L plate people were giving out that it wasn't faded. 'Now this one is properly faded, so again, don't lose your €85 for not replacing it."
