Making Progress – Top 5 Test Tips

  1. Match Your Speed to the Limit and Conditions

    Drive at or near the posted speed limit when it’s safe. Don’t crawl unnecessarily in 50 km/h or 80 km/h zones. Slow down only when hazards, weather, or traffic demand it.

  2. Keep Up with the Flow of Traffic

    Stay with the natural flow without lagging behind. If safe, avoid creating long queues — examiners mark hesitation. Remember: too slow can be just as risky as too fast.

  3. Be Confident at Junctions & Roundabouts

    Use MSM/PSL routine (Mirrors → Signal → Manoeuvre / Position → Speed → Look). Take safe gaps promptly — don’t wait too long when it’s clearly safe. Smooth, timely decisions show confidence and control.

  4. Use Gears Smoothly to Keep Momentum

    Change down early for bends and junctions, but don’t coast. Accelerate gently out of turns to rejoin traffic flow. Smooth gear use = steady progress + better control.

  5. Balance Safety with Confidence

    Defensive confidence is the goal: safe, but assertive. Anticipate hazards while keeping steady progress. Always leave yourself space and time — but don’t over-hesitate.

Remember:

  • Making progress = safe, timely, and confident driving.
  • Don’t let nerves slow you down unnecessarily.
  • The examiner wants to see that you can drive at normal road speeds safely.
A roundabout where cars are making progress.
Be Confident at Junctions & Roundabouts
A manual gear stick
Use gears smoothly to keep momentum.
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