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hi all... on my last assessment this was the only thing i failed on for my driver tests...passed everything else and i have another test coming up. i only have to complete this test as they have on record that i have passed the other bits.

i stumbled on this last time.. on the 2nd part going well too fast!

can anyone offer any advice on this test at DB shenker? is it speed theyre looking for? consistency?

any help on this will be appreciated

cheers in advance :)
 
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graycam25 said:
hi all... on my last assessment this was the only thing i failed on for my driver tests...passed everything else and i have another test coming up. i only have to complete this test as they have on record that i have passed the other bits.

i stumbled on this last time.. on the 2nd part going well too fast!

can anyone offer any advice on this test at DB shenker? is it speed theyre looking for? consistency?

any help on this will be appreciated

cheers in advance :)
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Hi Graycam,

It is consistency they are looking for as the mistakes you make decrease your score.
But you can't go at a slow pace either you have to get a steady rythmn going. I done better on second part than I did first part.
Hope this helps , who are you applying for?
 
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Hang on do you still have one attempt left but you only have to pass this other than the interview?

I thought by two shots and your out you have to start over?
 
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Hasn't playin bop-it been suggested in previous threads?
 
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Bop it helps a lot but I felt it helped more with first part..

Second part was slightly harder for me as you need to keep a steady pace not too slow not too fast without making mistakes
 
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skinnydave.. firstgroup mate trainee driver..

thanks for the advice on the 2nd part... last time i obviously tried to cane it and went farr to fast! i thought it was all about speed.
 
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I remember airport mania helped me or any kind of time management computer game, good luck :)
 
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Best bit of advice I could give is rather than rest your feet on the pedals keep them on the floor next to them. It slows you down for a fraction of a second but gives your brain time to stop your feet pressing the pedals in error.
 
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lvaxb24 said:
Best bit of advice I could give is rather than rest your feet on the pedals keep them on the floor next to them. It slows you down for a fraction of a second but gives your brain time to stop your feet pressing the pedals in error.
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great advice cheers :) i did find this a problem and them footpedals are awkward for your feed arent they....
 
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graycam25 said:
skinnydave.. firstgroup mate trainee driver..

thanks for the advice on the 2nd part... last time i obviously tried to cane it and went farr to fast! i thought it was all about speed.
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You obviously didn't listen when the trainer gave the information on what is needed.
 
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