Benigno:
Peter Smythe:
Just to add a candidate who doesn’t know the area is more focused about lane position consequently becomes blinkered and starts forgetting mirror checks and indicators etc which can result in a serious fault.
Interesting and credible theory. But has no basis in fact IME of training nearly 1,000 “out of area” candidates. The pass rates are the same for those who know the area and those who don’t.
Pete
I think it is more a fact than a theory. Not knowing the roads is a disadvantage and it will make your test harder, if the test is harder you are more likely to fail, so simple as that.
As I said, I passed yesterday with 4 minors, every single one of them due to the lack of knowledge of the roads (late positioning etc). It’s not that not knowing the area will make you fail or make you incapable of doing the job, but it’s something else you have to worry about…
Now, my advice for those in this situation is to take your time, better risk a couple minors for undue hesitation or position than failing because you get stuck in a situation you can’t get out of.
Firstly well done on your pass.
Totally agree with the above Beningo and you have basically hit the nail on the head by confirming my comments on this thread especially with the late positioning due to being unfamiliar with the road layout
There are three solid aspects to base how you choose to your training provider and they are…
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The quality of tuition
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Being comfortable with the mechanics of the training vehicle (wise to have an assessment before booking)
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Local knowledge of the road network (test routes)
Anyone looking for a training provider should seriously consider the above.
All the best
Paul