Alright, this is a little embarrassing, but I'm in my 20s and I still don't have a drivers license. Basically, I grew up in a city and didn't have any use for a driver's license, so I didn't get one. Then, I went to college and still had no use for a license, as I couldn't afford a car and walked/bussed everywhere. So, now I'm in my 20s, without a license and want to get one asap. I'm looking for any advice and resources to learn the necessary knowledge and skills as quickly as possible, that will allow me to pass my driver's test on the first try.
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Find a car and a wal mart parking lot. Learn how to parallel park. The rest takes time and experience.
Depends on your state, but where I'm from you have to pass a written test where it's advisable to study the drivers manual
I know I need to pass a written test to get my permit. I'm more looking for advice about passing the driving test and becoming a good driver. (I don't think I'll have much trouble with the written test.)
most important thing with the driver's test is the proper left hand turn
make sure you turn at a ninety degree angle, none of that slicing across lanes shit
they'll flunk you on the spot for that
also, both hands on the wheel at all times
the road test is much easier than you may think. that is all.
Is this supposed to be funny?... it's not.
You people on this board need to get a life. I check it because sometimes interesting shit and information is said, but for the most part it is nerdy fucks posting nerdy shit about nerdy things. GET A FUCKING LIFE
How is this posting nerdy shit about nerdy things? The OP asked a question and turtles was merely saying that people make the road test out to be this uber difficlut thing and its really not. You actually look like a asshole for posting a rant about something that is completely normal and valid.
Who's more foolish - the nerd or the nerd complaining about the nerd? - HoBi Launn CanBlowMe
Depending on the state you're in, you may not even have to learn how to parallel park (e.g., Florida). The only place I learned from after moving to NY was YouTube...
Any specific youtube video recommendations?
In some states once you turn 18 you actually dont even have to pass a test or anything, all you have to do is apply for a license.
jesus christ, youre an idiot.... I'd like to know what form of ID you were using when you needed to present it? Passport? Birth certificate?? How were you getting past front desk in interviews? School ID? I got my license when I was 17 not because I was going to buy a car but because its ID! How do you get into bars? How do you buy liquor/cigs?
Anyway, parrallel park is most important. You hit the curb, you automatically fail, at least here in nyc. Left hand turn, k turn will also be tested. Full stops at the stop sign, dont pass the crossway. ease up slowly, lok left-right-left. Dont forget to look over youre shoulder, I would actually recommend to look everywhere like a mad man. right should, left shoulder, left/right mirrors, everywhere. Drive slow but not too slow. After 18, in nyc, you dont get a permit or take a written test.
O and if you don't expect to a need to drive/dont have a car, head to your dmv and just get a non-driver photo id.
LOL - or maybe I'm a genius for getting into bars without one? Or, maybe they have something called a photo ID which has your birthday on it?
^ although you make some valid points, this guy is on here all the time posting quality material AND this could be used by other people SO I vote to give him a pass: in lieu of poo, you get speachified by me
Econ, whatever you do: DON'T hit the curb ot cone while parallel parking. If take ten minutes and twenty tries, so be it, but touching the curb is an auto fail [provided you're in a state that tests this].
I am curious how you've been getting into bars though......
State ID can get you into a bar, you don't need a drivers license....
...As the first guy said, the quickest way for you to pass the driving test is to do it, find and empty lot and start to practice reversing using your mirrors, parking, and turns. You basically have to do everything to the "T" that the manual says to pass the driving test. Once you get your L's please and i repeat please drive using your mirrors with courtesy to others. I hate the dummy who uses his brakes on the freeway to make a lane change and there is no car in front of him.
Good Luck!
Tests~ 1. Written ....is cake for Indiana they will throw in 3 strange signs, but it shouldn't be a big deal 2. Driving, hands on 10 and 2, 4 left turns 4 right turns and a parallel parking, Also, when you make a turn DO NOT TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL lol allow the wheel to go thru your hands lol
that is all
I'm pretty sure it was changed to 9 and 3 a few years ago.
Anyway, just make sure you have enough practice that you're confident before you go for the test. I'd learn in a manual, because it will be annoying if you have to learn again when you realize that is the way to go, but I'd take the test in an automatic, because there's no point in making it tougher than it has to be. Start by practicing in an empty parking lot, then find an abandoned road where you won't feel pressure to go faster than you're comfortable with. Make sure to get some night driving in, and, if you can, driving in heavy rain and snow, which can actually be very challenging; it won't matter on the test, but it will when you find yourself on the highway and are the only one dumb enough to still be doing 65 on black ice.
And there's nothing wrong with not having a license - I know tons of people from the city who don't have one. It simply is not something you need growing up in the city.
Don't go more than a mph or two over the limit. I accidentally got up to 37 in a 30 in a construction zone and the guy said if I did that again he'd fail me.
Don't they normally just auto-fail you for that?
Practice makes perfect. Also remember that there is a 3 second stop rule at stop signs.
passed military and civilian, made these diagrams for a friend of mine. there's the simplest things to remember when you need to park. also the little list are the top 10 causes of failure i got from youtube or something
good luck
Thanks a lot, man. SB for you.
Yeah buddy
GotBushels, you had to have been a Marine.
Driver's License (Originally Posted: 08/22/2007)
Favor. I'm totally serious... I need to know by tomorrow... and I don't have time to f'n look this up:
Question: Can you renew an Illinois driver's license thru the mail?
Don't send me a link to a DMV... 'cuz I won't read it. Don't give me a number to call... 'cuz I don't even have time to call 911 right now.
YES or NO. If yes, HOW? Give me short 1-2-3 on what to do.
you can only do it if you got a letter in the mail saying you qualified for the safe driver program (which I am assuming you don't b/c you posted the question).
if you did get this letter, you just do it online. they send you a sticker in a week or two.
https://www.ilsos.gov/SafeDriverWeb/
If you haven't had any accidents/convictions in the past 4 yrs, you can renew an IL license by having a credit card ready and calling 1-800-545-9607. They will ask if you've received a Safe Driver Renewal notice, but if you qualify, you may still be able to renew this way.
Otherwise for doing it by mail, you should have gotten forms in the mail, or you can request those forms by calling 217-782-6901. Hope that helps
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