Making Progress – Top 5 Test Tips
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
