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5 Things you should know before taking your driving test

Taking a driving test with Vicroads Melbourne is quite a daunting task and applicants do find the experience stressful and unlike any other experience they have had. The information gained prior to attempting a driving test tends to come from 3 or less main sources: 1. Supervising drivers 2. Driving instructors 3. Family and friends Other sources may be YouTube, Facebook, blogs etc. These sources are essentially the creation of whatever knowledge an applicant may gain prior to a VicRoads driving test and in many cases, may lead to some misinformation about road rules and driving test criteria. Here are the 5 best things you should know before attempting a driving test to reduce your chances of failing: 1) Training with supervising drivers is just not enough Learning to drive with supervising drivers such as parents, family and friends tends not to be enough to pass the driving test. Supervisors have an important role in driver training but they are not experts at it. Th...

What to Look for in a Driving School

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Source:  Wikimedia Commons Researching driving schools for yourself or your teen? It’s a big decision, putting your kid behind the wheel for the first time. It’s likely inevitable, but how do you find the right company? You want your kid to be safe — not only as they learn how to drive, which is a given — but safe with the adults who are teaching them.  Are all driving schools the same? Or are some better than others? Here are a few things to consider when you’re researching the plethora of driving schools out there. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A DRIVING SCHOOL 1. ARE THEY LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED? We’re not sure if there are driving schools out there operating without a license, but if so, do NOT go to them, or else your driver’s education will be for nothing. The state of California will only accept courses and results from DMV-licensed schools. Choose a school that is licensed by the California DMV, has liability insurance, and maintains complete records for D...