{"id":3370,"date":"2018-02-23T14:18:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T14:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/?p=3370"},"modified":"2018-02-23T14:18:29","modified_gmt":"2018-02-23T14:18:29","slug":"prepare-driving-test-dubai-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/newsroom\/prepare-driving-test-dubai-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for a Driving Test in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving tests can make any new driver nervous. Even the tiniest of mistakes can off put the examiner and compel them to fail you. Do not let this happen and prepare beforehand. While you are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/uae\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0buying a car in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, be sure to prepare for the driving test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><!--more--><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Gather your Documents: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have all the required documents you need for the test. This is important to get you through the registration process. In the UAE this includes, passport with valid Dubai residence visa, original Emirates ID card, 2 passport size photographs, eye test report, original home country license, and an affidavit to prove it, No Objection Letter from sponsor, and the driver must be 17 years or over. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Written Test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying for the written test can come as an invaluable learning tool during the practical test. Make sure to go through RTA Theory Test online to brush up on your knowledge. You are bound to find some<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/car-drivers-survival-tips-uae-roads\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> important survival tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that would ensure your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Practice driving on test routes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually the route you will have to take during the driving test is predefined. Make sure you visit this route a couple of times to get yourself accustomed to it. This learning experience will familiarize you with your mistakes which you can work on before the actual test. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Appointment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the traffic file number and the date of birth you would need to book an appointment. This you will choose from an availability list and finalize by paying the fees by credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Signal: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay special attention to traffic signals. It is not only important to know what each means, but it&#8217;s equally important to respect all signals and not to rush through them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Control: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor hand placement on the steering wheel and inaccuracy in steering are under strict scrutiny by the examiner. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common recommended technique is to use is the 9 and 3 rule. Where your left hand is on the 9 o&#8217;clock position and the right hand on the 3 o\u2019clock of a common clock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid Common Faults: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly checking mirrors, observing the road on junctions, failure to give signal are all minor problems but need major attention<\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you pay special attention to road signs. Missing out even one can prove detrimental for your license<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you feel energized and are ready to take your test, get ready to choose your first ride as well. Check out CarSwitch.com and start filtering through numerous car options. You are bound to be thrilled by the options for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/uae\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> buying a car in Dubai, UAE. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re looking to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-car\/sell#\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sell car in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CarSwitch.com can do it for you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Driving tests can make any new driver nervous. Even the tiniest of mistakes can off put the examiner and compel them to fail you. Do not let this happen and prepare beforehand. 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