bbdc's tp questions
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i wanna ask some questions about the circuit btw
1) since the circuit is small, turning without signaling, because of rushing to turn (as distance is short) will deduct points?
2) the slope area, will deduct points if the car is not straight?
3) in circuit, bump on the kerb will 10 pts?
4) how long will the whole thing be? for circuit and road?
thanks hor, it's on fri 4:30 pm
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1) turn must signal.Originally posted by gigabyte14:i wanna ask some questions about the circuit btw
1) since the circuit is small, turning without signaling, because of rushing to turn (as distance is short) will deduct points?
2) the slope area, will deduct points if the car is not straight?
3) in circuit, bump on the kerb will 10 pts?
4) how long will the whole thing be? for circuit and road?
thanks hor, it's on fri 4:30 pm
2) huh, u mean u drive up the slope ur car not straight one meh???!!!
3) yes. but if in circuit also bump kerk, most likely siong duo ji shao.
4) 30min? Circuit very fast one mah. The route will depend on traffic lor. If u rushing for time, u do handbrake turn, drift across corners, across junctions then should be faster lah...
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2) cos the road to turn to the slope is short ma, so i have to do a fast turn, and stop at the line there right? then the car is a bit not straight lorOriginally posted by airgrinder:1) turn must signal.
2) huh, u mean u drive up the slope ur car not straight one meh???!!!
3) yes. but if in circuit also bump kerk, most likely siong duo ji shao.
4) 30min? Circuit very fast one mah. The route will depend on traffic lor. If u rushing for time, u do handbrake turn, drift across corners, across junctions then should be faster lah... -
up slope not straight is ok. What matters is doesn't cross the line and car doesn't fall back more than 1 metre
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Originally posted by gigabyte14:i wanna ask some questions about the circuit btw
1) since the circuit is small, turning without signaling, because of rushing to turn (as distance is short) will deduct points?
just signal.. no harm done
2) the slope area, will deduct points if the car is not straight?
won't deduct, no such point.. but turning in roads make sure the car is straight, if not he will deduct
3) in circuit, bump on the kerb will 10 pts?
unfortunately, yes.. even if you grace it..
4) how long will the whole thing be? for circuit and road?
less than 20 mins if you are fast, and the tester never make you drive around..
thanks hor, it's on fri 4:30 pm -
got line?? can't recall liao...Originally posted by gigabyte14:2) cos the road to turn to the slope is short ma, so i have to do a fast turn, and stop at the line there right? then the car is a bit not straight lor
my license says Issue date: 21-Feb-2003 -
Hey, although I'm not from BBDC, hopefully I can answer your questions.Originally posted by gigabyte14:i wanna ask some questions about the circuit btw
1) since the circuit is small, turning without signaling, because of rushing to turn (as distance is short) will deduct points?
2) the slope area, will deduct points if the car is not straight?
3) in circuit, bump on the kerb will 10 pts?
4) how long will the whole thing be? for circuit and road?
thanks hor, it's on fri 4:30 pm
1) It depends on the curvature of the road, but if its a right turn or left turn, definitely need to signal. If you following the curvature of the road, no need. Also, whilst turning right or left, need to check blindspots etc.
2) This I cant answer, sorry.
3) If bump kerb in circuit is still counted as immediate failure, unless you are doing parking or directional change. That if im not wrong will minus 8 or 10pts. Cant recall. Just try your best not to hit the kerb because will reflect badly on you since circuit is pretty much a "controlled" environment. "Controlled" means like the traffic flow is still quite alright and usually TP cars have priority. Instructors will usually ask their students to avoid TP cars, so yeah.
4) For me personally, It took around 5minutes in the circuit (CDC) and for road, another 8 - 10minutes. Actually if you are confident and safe, everything will be finished around 15minutes. In circuit, its just a routine for you again, just that theres a passenger beside you. So yeah, stay calm can finish within 5minutes. Be wary of new learner cars in the circuit though, usually 1st timers will have their headlights on (for CDC) so avoid them if possible. Road wise, for me the TP emphasised heavily on watching out for Pedestrians and Lane Change (I could tell because he was not discreet in keeping a look out for Pedestrians crossing). He didnt bother about the minor mistakes like stopping car lengths away or wide turn etc. So yeah. Depends on your TP.
Well, good luck for the test, I believe you can pass if you drive safe. Just have to prove it to other people that you are safe. :0
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and also, i heard from my friends that they often fail first timers
but then, i dunno la, cos when i doing 'rehearsal', i won't feel nervous or anything -
The warm up instructors quite important. Something funny happened to my friend when she took from BBDC.
The warm up instructor kept talking crap with her, saying like just jam brake if anything happens etc. Basically negative thoughts. So must maintain positive attitude.
My own warm up instructor was abit siao... He kept telling me to use the horn. I was like... Gah, if I could use it at my fancy... I probably horn @ him 1st... LOL
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You will feel nervous before you get in the car.Originally posted by gigabyte14:and also, i heard from my friends that they often fail first timers
but then, i dunno la, cos when i doing 'rehearsal', i won't feel nervous or anything
When you move off, every thing will be all right.
Be aware that you are driving and concentrate on that.
When you think of your ability, your nervousness will come back.
So just keep your mind on driving and away from yourself. You'll be ok. -
and also, i am super afraid of e brakeOriginally posted by mancha:You will feel nervous before you get in the car.
When you move off, every thing will be all right.
Be aware that you are driving and concentrate on that.
When you think of your ability, your nervousness will come back.
So just keep your mind on driving and away from yourself. You'll be ok.
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I felt the same thing before!! But don't worry, drive at your best and everything will be just fine.. I got my license at first trial one month ago! Be sure to relax yourself and don't get too tensed up.. Just remember to do safety checks.. Good luck!!Originally posted by gigabyte14:and also, i heard from my friends that they often fail first timers
but then, i dunno la, cos when i doing 'rehearsal', i won't feel nervous or anything -
my tester never ask me do e-brake.. lolx.Originally posted by gigabyte14:and also, i am super afraid of e brake -
Funny story from when I passed, basically I had previously appealed to get a re-test (after failing my first test), and I managed to get a re-test 2 weeks later (which was 3 days before I had to go overseas for study, meaning I'd be really screwed if I failed again).
Basically I was really nervous, and as soon as I started my test and went into the circuit, I somehow turned and started driving on the wrong side of the road I didn't realise till the tester asked me what I was doing...
Then I got really scared and apologised and quickly changed to the other side of the road. Could have easily been immediate failure, but I think he saw I was just really nervous, and he must have felt justified when I didn't get any points in the circuit -
why was there an appeal?
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I failed my first TP, and I was scheduled to go overseas for studies in about 3 weeks time, so just tried an appeal to see if I could get a re-test before I left
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so nice...
i have to wait....4mths..to retake..damn -
no leh..i pass 1st time at bbdcOriginally posted by gigabyte14:and also, i heard from my friends that they often fail first timers
but then, i dunno la, cos when i doing 'rehearsal', i won't feel nervous or anything
just go for it -
yr taking pte?Originally posted by alfagal:so nice...
i have to wait....4mths..to retake..damn -
u private ah?Originally posted by wului99:no leh..i pass 1st time at bbdc
just go for it -
change lane fast = short lane change = signal. u haf to.