Passing driving test At UBI driving centre

• c2on2

  13 Oct 04, 15:26

  Dear all, i will be having my 3rd time drivin test at ubi in 1 week...
  
  i find it veri hard to pass there... haizzz....
  shd haf went to amk instead
  
  seems hard le...
  but still wanna try 1 more time
  
  ani tips and advice from u all to help???
  
  thanks
• contact_thatslife

  13 Oct 04, 15:34

  Originally posted by c2on2:

  Dear all, i will be having my 3rd time drivin test at ubi in 1 week...
  
  i find it veri hard to pass there... haizzz....
  shd haf went to amk instead
  
  seems hard le...
  but still wanna try 1 more time
  
  ani tips and advice from u all to help???
  
  thanks

  My cousin oso took his test 3 times @ ubi n failed all 3. Than he went to AMK n passed in 1 test.
  
  E traffic around Ubi is much higher compare to AMK, thats y harder to drive, thus kana more pts 4 mistakes here n there.
  
  U can gve a try @ AMK but no promise u will pass. It oso depends on ur driving skills, if it is good, together w lighter traffic around AMK there should be no problem in passing.
• l0st-s0ul

  13 Oct 04, 16:43

  although the traffic at ubi is slightly higher, if u have what it takes to pass u will pass. what time is ur TP? have a good rest before the day, focus on the road, be confident, dont kan chiong and relax. it'll really help if u can give the tester a good impression during the circuit.
  having done the above, u should pass. finally, i wish u gd luck and pass ur test.
• c2on2

  13 Oct 04, 17:07

  my test is 11am at ubi lo...
  next fridae
  and i think there will be lots of pple in the circuit at that time...
  kinda stress... and the traffic at the roads dunno how heavy leh...
• contact_thatslife

  13 Oct 04, 17:24

  Originally posted by l0st-s0ul:

  although the traffic at ubi is slightly higher, if u have what it takes to pass u will pass. what time is ur TP? have a good rest before the day, focus on the road, be confident, dont kan chiong and relax. it'll really help if u can give the tester a good impression during the circuit.
  having done the above, u should pass. finally, i wish u gd luck and pass ur test.

  As I have said earlier it oso depends on ur driving skills to pass. If ur skills r nt there yet, even u go to amk oso dun help. n oso depends on luck as in as suay suay that day kana heavy rain....there4 harder 4 u to drive. But if u still can't pass at Ubi, go to AMK. Less traffic will make u more confidence especially when u r nt even a qualified driver to face heavy traffic yet. Heavy traffic will make u kang chiong thus make more mistakes. Gd luck to U
• sv3n

  13 Oct 04, 18:20

  Originally posted by contact_thatslife:

  As I have said earlier it oso depends on ur driving skills to pass. If ur skills r nt there yet, even u go to amk oso dun help. n oso depends on luck as in as suay suay that day kana heavy rain....there4 harder 4 u to drive. But if u still can't pass at Ubi, go to AMK. Less traffic will make u more confidence especially when u r nt even a qualified driver to face heavy traffic yet. Heavy traffic will make u kang chiong thus make more mistakes. Gd luck to U

  i passed there on 2nd attempt..my tip is 1st impression very impt..keke..try to dress properly..those TP quite old de..oh..and ofcoz luck in all aspects..with these..and yr driving skill ok..sure pass..remember 1st impression!..
• blueoasis

  13 Oct 04, 19:11

  some tips to share:
  
  1) Think positively when u r going 4 the actual test,
  
  2) Greet the tester, first impression count , yr first big obstacle is clear already,
  
  3) Go to toilet to relief yourself b4 the test,
  
  4) Don't forget the basic step b4 starting yr engine (eg. chk mirror, blindspot) ,
  
  5) Don't act as if you r an old bird, most tester always go 4 careful driver ,
  
  6) Look far ahead of u , watch out 4 obstacles infront and react fast impress the tester ,
  
  7) Don't panic be steady drive within the road limit,
  
  Care 4 passengers on the road especially (elderly and childern) crossing the road ,
  
  9) Beware of trafic lights , while approaching slow down (tester always look into this),
  
  10) just be steady poon pp,
  
  hope u pass !
• nick34

  13 Oct 04, 19:13

  most impt is to have self confidence. Don't be scare. just treat it as any other practicals you are taking with the instructor beside (just that this time is a mute traffic police that will only give you instructions to turn)
  
  Take note of blind spots - many testees fail cause of blind spots
  Take note of tester action once in a while - E brake
  
  just go slow and steady... All tester scare to die too ... just give them a safety ride and you are on your way to the traffic police counter to make your card license
  
  Good luck
  nick34
• tany

  13 Oct 04, 19:54

  only pass at my fourth attempt at ubi. the circuit can be pretty crowded, have too queue and negotiate sharp turns to move around, pretty dangerous lah. just hope that lesser pple taking exam with you at that time.
• kopiosatu

  13 Oct 04, 20:05

  i managed to pass first time in ubi, kept a clean sheet in circuit.
  
  i always remember what everyone used to tell me.
  
  Its not how skillful u drive, its how safe u drive. if you can make the tester feel safe, he will pass you.
  
  when it comes to parking and courses, nothing can go wrong if u follow the instructions taught to you.
• Charis75

  13 Oct 04, 21:36

  Ironically, CDC's passing rate is actually the highest among all 3 driving centres, hmm.
  
  Since the traffic at Ubi is heavier, try to clear your circuit without any demerit points. That way, half the battle is already won, and it will give you that extra boost of confidence when you go onto the busy roads.
  
  Also, testers are EXTREMELY particular about blind spots, so make sure you check them conscientiously. The other thing they focus on is pedestrians' safety, so at all pedestrian crossings, be extra careful.
  
  Ultimately, no matter what the traffic conditions, if your driving skills are there, the tester will have no reason to fail you. Drive with confidence, all the best!
• TVaddict

  17 Oct 04, 00:30

  i passed on my third attempt in ubi... juz a piece of advice: self-confidence is the most impt thing during the test apart from the checking of blind spots. u have been operating tt vehicle so many times already so dun worry abt ur skills... juz stay calm, chew a sweet if it helps... cheers
  
  btw does anyone knows whether there's any change of route at ubi since 2002?
• c2on2

  21 Oct 04, 23:02

  i am having my driving test tml morning at 11am
  
  !!!!!!
  
  realli hope to pass
• TVaddict

  21 Oct 04, 23:06

  gd luck and stay calm
• johncooper

  22 Oct 04, 02:49

  greet the fella .. check ur mirrors before you move off ... check left front right before you move off from your parking lot ... move at a steady speed and of course think of it when you are practising ... becareful of the slopes ... when u are kan cheong .. you will stall ... just treat it as you would during normal practise with the instructor.
  
  Good luck man ... all the best ... and Welcome to the Drivers club in advance .. i have faith in you!
• sunnygal

  22 Oct 04, 23:10

  Originally posted by c2on2:

  i am having my driving test tml morning at 11am
  
  !!!!!!
  
  realli hope to pass

  All e best to u man! If I'm not wrong, u mite hit the bus lane hour (it starts from 11.30 to 2 pm on Saturday--> I know cos i kena fail by the Ubi tester once!!). Damn... tester never give chance.. *sob* *sob*
  
  Remember to stay out of the bus lane if u are still on e road at tat time!
  
  Let us know how u did after e test! N all the best to you!!!
• c2on2

  23 Oct 04, 16:18

  HI PEOPLE I FINALLI PASSED!!!!
  
  think i was heng heng
  
  got relatively smooth traffic
  ok route
  
  and of cos good tester
  
  in the end i got 6 pts
  
  wat a relief to b able to see the video at last ....
  
  thanks 2 all of u pple
• sunnygal

  23 Oct 04, 17:21

  Originally posted by c2on2:

  HI PEOPLE I FINALLI PASSED!!!!
  
  think i was heng heng
  
  got relatively smooth traffic
  ok route
  
  and of cos good tester
  
  in the end i got 6 pts
  
  wat a relief to b able to see the video at last ....
  
  thanks 2 all of u pple

  Congrats!!! N Welcome to the Club!
• cheeseabuser

  23 Oct 04, 17:23

  should have wore your low cut blouse and that tiny mini skirt earlier eh?
• kopiosatu

  23 Oct 04, 17:25

  good for u~
  
  now... don't speed and make sure you check your blind spot.
  
  you probably don't feel the importance of checking your blindspot,
  
  but there are a few ways which will make you realise this.
  
  1) someone gives you a pissed off honk as you change lanes without checking
  
  2) a bike zips past you and you could've sworn you didn't see it in your side or rear view mirror
  
  3) an accident
  
  then again, you could now try getting a bike license, ride on the road and realise that there are quite a few clowns around. pop back in the car, and you'll know the difference, thus creating a safer environment for those around you even though they themselves might not be safe at all.
  
  Have fun driving! Keep the bloodshed low!
• blueoasis

  23 Oct 04, 17:39

  congrat!! So wat next , u must b eagerly wanting 2 go for a ride man..
  
  
• c2on2

  23 Oct 04, 19:29

  thanks u all again
  
  well i quite eager to drive by myself but just dun have ani family car..
  
  and i oni know how to handle ubi roads n traffic . other places not sure at all..
  
  aniwae its a good relief to finalli clear this hurdle..
  
  
• blueoasis

  23 Oct 04, 21:06

  Originally posted by c2on2:

  thanks u all again
  
  well i quite eager to drive by myself but just dun have ani family car..
  
  and i oni know how to handle ubi roads n traffic . other places not sure at all..
  
  aniwae its a good relief to finalli clear this hurdle..
  
  

  Can go for cityspeed and try different types of cars.
  siok!!
  
  chk this out:
  
  http://www.cityspeed.com.sg/Speed/index.aspx
• blueoasis

  23 Oct 04, 21:11

  oops.. sorry forget u just pass. They only allow >1 yr driving experience.
  
  Mayb u can ask your friends / relatives to lend u.
• kops21

  23 Oct 04, 21:19

  Originally posted by blueoasis:

  Mayb u can ask your friends / relatives to lend u.

  When kops21 passed the TP, no one wanna lend me to drive as i had just passed. I was pretty PISSED off. After many years later, i realised the predicament they faced.
  
  If you drive within 1 year of passing, do take note of the insurance policy for the car you are driving. U be surpised what u will find out...
  
  Welcome to the world of drivers.