How to Pass the Written Part of a Driving Test

Most young people dream of the day they can get their driver's permit and license. Passing the test is a right of initiation into adolescence. While many fear the physical driving test more, the written part of the test may pose just as much of a challenge. Just like a test in school, the written portion of the driver's test requires a fair amount of studying and an acute attention to detail. Students and parents should approach the driver's test in the same manner they would any other standardized test.

Things You'll Need

  • Driver's test manual
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Instructions

    • 1

      Go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles and tell them you'd like information on the written portion of the driving test. They'll supply you with a driver's manual which contains all the material from the test.

    • 2

      Read the book cover to cover. Write out portions of the text that appear particularly important to aid with memorization.

    • 3

      Sign up for a local driver's education class. Check with your high school or a local community organization for class information.

    • 4

      Create flash cards highlighting the different road signs covered in the driver's manual. For example, draw out the stop sign, yield sign and the different merging lane signs on the front of a card. On the back put what the sign means.

    • 5

      Run through the flash cards one by one with a partner until you get them all right. Add in other flash cards related to traffic etiquette and turning or parking procedures once you're ready.

    • 6

      Make a multiple choice home version of the quiz based on what you feel is the most important information. Print out a few copies and practice taking your version of the test so that you'll be prepared to take the real thing. DMV.org offers consumers the chance to "prepare for a permit test or sharpen your driving skills, including CDL, Road Sign and Motorcycle Tests" all for free online.

    • 7

      Return to the DMV and ask to take the test. Stay calm and relaxed while you wait.

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