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Can you tell me what the DMV instructor will ask me before we start the actual drive test?

Edward from Downtown Magnets High School in Los Angeles asks: Well im taking the driving test today,in THREE HOURS!!! I was wondering if you can tell me what the instructors ask you before leaving to do the test (about car) kind of nervous cant wtrite.. ?

Mr. Edward - so young and so nervous, just as I was when I went to get my license. Well never fear Edward, I'm here to help and guide you into your driving future.

Here are the questions the DMV examiner will ask you before you depart for the driving portion on your in car test. These questions make up the pre-drive portion of your test, each incorrect answer counts as 1 point against you, if you miss 3 questions it is considered an automatic fail. The questions are:

- Know your hand signals (left turn, right turn, and slow/stop)

- Know where to find and how to activate:
1) headlight controls
2) windshield wiper controls
3) emergency hazard lights
4) window defroster

- Know how to set and release the emergency parking brake

- Be able to identify the major gears (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive)

That should help you with the pre-drive test questions at the DMV, but that's just the beginning - I'd be more worried about the actual drive test - AHHHHHHHHH!

Good luck Edward, hopefully you don't need it!

Until next time, take a deep breath, eat a good breakfast, and ace that drive test!

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