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Old 01-09-2013, 02:42 PM
 
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I failed my road test when i first took it in newark, because i didnt see the stop sign , but im scared to go out on the street during the test because many people tell me its really hard. Does anyone have an idea of how the road test is?
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Old 01-09-2013, 02:46 PM
 
Location: Rutgers '17
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Just relax, drive a little under the posted speed limit, and don't let it get to you. I took mine in Lawrenceville, and they don't take us on an acutal public road, just a test course.

Good luck!
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Old 01-09-2013, 04:56 PM
 
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Rahway used to have a private course. I haven't been there in almost a decade so I'm not sure any more.

As for Newark being "Harder", the road test is supposed to be the same as anywhere else in NJ. It is simply supposed to demonstrate that you know what you are doing behind the wheel.

When my sister took her test in Newark about 6 years ago, they had her do some parallel parking between cones, backup, make a K turn and some other simple things then when she passed that portion, they finally left the parking lot, turned left onto the road, I think went 2 blocks down, turned right and went around the block, turned left, then turned right back into the DMV parking lot.

If you've been practicing and have become proficient, it shouldn't be a problem at all.
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Old 01-09-2013, 05:27 PM
 
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Go to Lodi. It's the easiest.
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:14 AM
 
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Just what NJ needs. "Easier" road tests, lol.
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Old 01-10-2013, 02:46 PM
 
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My daughter took her test in Newark driving a stick shift. She was polite and respectful and did fine. Pay attention to stop signs, red lights and use your signals and obey speed limit.
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Old 01-10-2013, 02:48 PM
 
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Just what NJ needs. "Easier" road tests, lol.
My question is, if they allow people to take the written test with an interpreter, how does that person read road signs?
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Old 01-10-2013, 04:36 PM
 
Location: Lakewood, NJ
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My question is, if they allow people to take the written test with an interpreter, how does that person read road signs?
Road signs are universal in their color and shape - don't have to "read" them necessarily. A stop sign in a Latino country is still a red octagon - just says Alto! instead of Stop.
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Old 05-02-2013, 11:35 AM
 
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Never go to Newark, the drive test is stupid. How could they take someone who is nervous during road test to a busy road.
Lodi is the best chance to clear the test on any week day.
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Old 05-02-2013, 01:33 PM
 
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Just take it and give it hell. Once you pass the road test you will be out on your own and you need to follow certain socially acceptable rules for your own survival as well as that of others. Things like stopping, turning, etc. You have to know that stuff and eventually you will be doing it without paying much attention to it in and of itself, but pay attention when you're taking the test at least.
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