Husband failed california driving test twice **

[HWANG0926 0]

he's the the best driver ever~ he worked for a car magazine in UK and test drives all vehicles makes around the world~ yet he moves to california and FAILS the driving test TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once for Pedestrian & once on a right turn ***

HeLp... any websites or links to know what's expected other than DMV Websites??

[Jasman0717 8]

Maybe he should do one of the driving schools where they can monitor his driving habits and make recommendations. I got one for Claudeth and she did really well but has been kind of lazy in applying for a learner's permit

[Otto 83]

Maybe he should do one of the driving schools where they can monitor his driving habits and make recommendations. I got one for Claudeth and she did really well but has been kind of lazy in applying for a learner's permit

[Dakine 26]

he's the the best driver ever~ he worked for a car magazine in UK and test drives all vehicles makes around the world~ yet he moves to california and FAILS the driving test TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once for Pedestrian & once on a right turn ***

HeLp... any websites or links to know what's expected other than DMV Websites??

You should drive like a old lady. If you are to casual and drive "normal" they may fail you.

Go the speed limit by schools even tho other drivers will pile up behind you and honk at you.

Make complete stops and count to 10 when you do so. Yeah more drivers piling up behind you and flipping you off!

Both hands at 10 and 2. NO one arm driving!

Edited August 21, 2009 by Haole

[What Happened? 4]

he's the the best driver ever~ he worked for a car magazine in UK and test drives all vehicles makes around the world~ yet he moves to california and FAILS the driving test TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once for Pedestrian & once on a right turn ***

HeLp... any websites or links to know what's expected other than DMV Websites??

You should drive like a old lady. If you are to casual and drive "normal" they may fail you.

Go the speed limit by schools even tho other drivers will pile up behind you and honk at you.

Make complete stops and count to 10 when you do so. Yeah more drivers piling up behind you and flipping you off!

Both hands at 10 and 2. NO one arm driving!

The right turn one he probably just didn't come to a complete stop and wait before proceeding. I failed once for pedestrian because I barely touched the curb when making a 3 point turn. They told me it equals killing someone....automatic fail. They are a little tough. Haole is right you have to drive like a grannie.

[HWANG0926 0]

you guys are right! he fails to recognize the rules! Sigh**

Any other experiences ... possible what are other critical errors that he should watch out for?

[wowswift 3]

Well, they watch you for speeding, if you're checking your mirrors and blind spots, if you use your turn signal, and just basic stuff. Since he know the route now, he should go thru it, watch for all the speed changes (I know here they make us go on a road that changes speed like 3 times in like a mile) and all the stuff. I guess read the book again, or just remember 15mph for railroad tracks, 25 for residential unless posted otherwise, etc. Other than that, it shouldn't be too bad.

[leapoffaith 0]

Well, let me chip in here.

I also failed driving test once. I was taken to an empty parking lot meant for test driving. There was not a soul in eyesight.

Was asked to do parallel parking within three attempts. First one was good but not close enough to the curb. The second one

was perfect BUT I failed because I was supposed to imagine I am on a busy street and I had to flash the blinkers. It just did

not occur to me that you have to do that in an isolated place.

[notmrshamiltonnow 0]

I would suggest going to a driving school, driving in Cali is crazy.. I know, I was born & raised there. but the driving instructor would be able to monitor his driving and give him pointers, so when he goes to re-test, he will be ready.. Bless & Respect

[kaffy 2]

Wait, if he already has a license from overseas why does he have to re-take the test? Won't they let him just transfer it over?

[rheanick 42]

he's the the best driver ever~ he worked for a car magazine in UK and test drives all vehicles makes around the world~ yet he moves to california and FAILS the driving test TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once for Pedestrian & once on a right turn ***

HeLp... any websites or links to know what's expected other than DMV Websites??

This is a thread posted by HikerMike with a link to CA DMV sample test and Youtube videos. I used these link while reviewing for my driver license exam in AZ. I passed my written and actual driving test in one taking. Very helpful link.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...&hl=arizona

[bhajishah 4]

Yeah the first year my hubby was herre, i was asleep in passenger seat, woke up to him driving down Ia Hiway 14 on the wrong side of the road. good thing it was midnight and no traffic. wow

[transformer 0]

he's the the best driver ever~ he worked for a car magazine in UK and test drives all vehicles makes around the world~ yet he moves to california and FAILS the driving test TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once for Pedestrian & once on a right turn ***

HeLp... any websites or links to know what's expected other than DMV Websites??

i think switch of traveling directions is causing confusion for him.

[Marilyn. 340]

Wait, if he already has a license from overseas why does he have to re-take the test? Won't they let him just transfer it over?

nope, in California you have to take the written test and the driving test..

[trillium13 84]

Wait, if he already has a license from overseas why does he have to re-take the test? Won't they let him just transfer it over?

nope, in California you have to take the written test and the driving test..

That's the way it is in many states. Out-of-country license=retake both written and driving tests.