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I'm from Europe and have had my driving license about 15 years. Now I need to have my test in Raleigh. I've studied and think will pass the sign and written test. I'm worried about driving test. Where they take you to drive in Raleigh office (located at Spring Forest Rd)? Capital Blvd? Atlantic Ave? And where do you do backing and 3 point turn? Parking lot or somewhere else?
I also read that the staff at this office is not very nice. Does someone has a really nice experience? Or is there some other office I could go? I live in Wakefield.
Lots of guestions but I'm nervous. Thanks for your help!
You'll do fine. Drive cautiously, and pay attention to the small details. Don't make the obvious mistake like going over the speed limit. They will take you out on some local roads for a quick check of your basic driving skills. They will likely have to make a 3 point turn - I know someone who failed because she let her back wheel go off the pavement at the spot they did the test.
You're an experienced driver and should have little to worry about.
And if you learned British English, remember that here "pavement" means the road surface, not the sidewalk as in England
When I first moved here I was told to look out for trick questions. Well, I thought I'd found one when it read something like - what do you do when your tires go off the pavement?" I thought, ah ha! That's a trick, you shouldn't be driving ON the pavement
Don't worry, the test is fine. It's not difficult, just stayed focused. Good luck!
Thanks! And it's funny: I checked the meaning of "pavement" only few moments ago. I indeed studied British English and some words can be tricky. So pavement = road surface. Thank you once again!
These used to be free, but there is a charge now. Humpf.
You could also claim a motorcycle permit on your old license. There should be no riding test, only the computer test. Mine from PA carried over since I passed the test. If you study the cheat sheet you will pass it.
The people were very nice to me back on '07. I did not have to take a practical, though.
Last edited by Crashj007; 02-18-2010 at 03:14 PM..
Reason: cheats not free anymore
To be honest I've already DMVCheatSheets.com sheets. I've studied them inside out. I just hope these are good enought sheets. Thanks for the motorcycle tip. I've european motorcicle permit. I try that if I can't pass the test. Thank you once again!
To answer your initial question, you usually drive near the office for the test and do some of the backing/3-point-turn in an area behind the office, but that varies with the office.
You can take the test at *any* office in any county. In your situation, I might look at going to Franklin County just so I'm not turning out into heavy traffic when I'm taking the test.
From what I've heard, you'll find the test far easier than a European (or at least a UK) test.
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