So you're eligible for your learner's permit - your driver's license. To get
started to learn how to drive. But you're a little terrified because
you got to go into the DMV and you're afraid you're gonna get the stink eye
from a disgruntled government employee.
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And then you have to pass the test on top of that. So today we're gonna give you five tips on how to pass your knowledge
test in order to learn how to drive. The first tip - number one. Take this driver's
manual and pitch it because it's boring. And the only thing that it's good for is curing insomnia.
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Go to the computer look up online practice tests. Use the
practice test to identify the gaps in your knowledge. And then once you do that,
go back to the book, look up the sections that you're weak on. For example,
right-of-way, signs, road markings, or driving in inclement weather - whichever
one you're having trouble with. And look that up. Go back to the tests and do the
tests again. When you're getting 80 to 90 percent consistently, then you're ready to
go into the DMV and write your test. Tip number two: GLP... GDL. You are all going to
start in a GLP or a GDL program. You're gonna have to have your license for
minimum 180 days to a year, depending on where you are in the world. But you're
gonna have to have your learner's for a period of time. The day that you're
eligible for your learner's, go in and write your test and get the clock
ticking. Because even if you're not going to practice for your road test right
away, at least you get that clock ticking. That way you can get into the novice phase
more quickly and get a full license as soon as you're eligible. Because most
novice phases are going to be two years. Know that you're going to be paying more
for insurance when you're in the GLP program. So you'll want to get your full
license as quickly as possible. Tip number three: all the tests are going
to be multiple choice. There's going to be four possible answers. Two of the four
answers you can eliminate almost immediately. And then it's down to two
possible solutions. All of the test questions in this day-and-age are going
to be computer-based. It's unlikely you're gonna write a paper test.
They're going to be drawn from a pool of questions. So there's gonna be three or
four hundred questions in the pool. You're gonna get 50 questions of
which you have to get 80%. So for example, if you have 50 questions you have to get
40 of the 50 correct. So what happens is they come up in the queue. You answer the
questions. As soon as you get 40 questions right
the test is over. You can skip some of the questions. If you skip the question
it's gonna go to the bottom of the queue. And if you get the next 40 correct you
won't see that question again. But if you don't, the question will come back up. And
you may have had time to think about it. And you can skip the question three
times and then you have to answer it. Tip number four: read the entire question;
take note of the key words in the question and make sure you read all of
the possible solutions. Years ago when I had to redo my instructors license here
in the province of British Columbia, Canada, I had to do the written test for air
brakes. And I remember distinctly the first question was on moisture in the
air tanks. And I pushed the first answer - the first possible solution. It was wrong
because I didn't take the time to slow myself down, read the question completely
and look at all the possible answers. So make sure you read the question
thoroughly, take note of the key words and read all the possible solutions
before you make a selection on the multiple choice question. Tip number five:
pick the best answer, not necessarily the right answer. And I'll give you an
example of that at a 4-Way STOP. If you're at a 4-WAY STOP they asked you that
question. Who has the right-of-way: first person to arrive; vehicle on the right;
vehicle in the intersection; or the largest vehicle. Both answers are correct:
the vehicle on the right; and the first vehicle to arrive. Those are correct
answers. But the best answer is the vehicle in the intersection because the
vehicle in the intersection is already proceeding and has the right-of-way. So
therefore that is an example of pick the best answer, not necessarily the right
answer. Bonus section on the DMV written test: head over to the Smart
Drive Test website. Right on the front page is a practice test that
you can do to prepare for your written test at the DMV. as well, know that you
don't have to book an appointment at most test centers. You can just go in
and do the written test. Check on your DMV website for specific information though.
But most of the time you don't. Don't show up an hour before the center
closes though because they'll kick you out. You won't be able to get your tests
done. Show up in the morning. Know that there isn't a time limit. Take your time,
read all the questions. For another video click here. To subscribe click here. And
remember, pick the best answer not necessarily the right answer. Have a
great day. [BLOOPER] SO you're gonna go into the DMV and you're gonna get a
disgruntled government employee that's gonna give you a stink eye!
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