As per sources, the number of students failing their driving test between 2016-2017 was found to be over 600,000. And though lack of focus during their lessons and overconfidence in whatever learned are prime factors contributing to this stat, another key aspect is picking the wrong time for practising their drive test.
Frankie Johnson- an instructor at a driving school in Parramatta says:
“Each second matters when it comes to performing a driving test and picking the right time of the day can make all the difference between winning or losing.”
He further claims- “ Booking the test early on in the day is the best option as most of your cognitive abilities are highly alert...
...As the day progresses, those abilities tire out, and that’s when drivers make mistakes.”
The Appropriate Time To Practice:
As per a research done by a University in Parramatta- the optimum time of taking a driving test is somewhere around 7 p.m to 9 p.m. This finding was also backed by the DVSA- Driver Vehicle Standard Agency who agreed that practising the driving test between 7 p.m to 9 p.m slot sees a 65.4% pass record.
Similarly, the DVSA- the worst time to take a driving test is somewhere between 11 p.m and 1 p.m- approximately 47%.
Furthermore, Julien Harris, another instructor at a driving school in Castle Hill states:
Taking the slot between 3 p.m to 5 p.m and 5 p.m to 7 p.m sees a low passing % of 49.7% and 49.5% respectively.
Productive Hourly Slots To Focus On:
- 7 p.m to 8 p.m; the pass rate is 70.8%.
- 10 a.m to 11 a.m the pass rate is 60.8%.
- And for the slot between 8 a.m to 9 a.m. the pass rate is approximately 60%
What Causes These Pass Rate Differences?
These specific slots and its pass % proves that one cannot take their drive test at any time of the day. But did it ever occur as to why these pass rate differentiations take place?
Graham Keiser- a test conductor/instructor at a driving school at Silverwater clearly states that-
The evening slot tends to have a high pass rate mainly due to reduced traffic. As opposed to the morning or afternoon time when the streets are very busy and can cause issues to a learner driver, the evening time is more like an after-rush period!
Also, with drivers being able to use headlights during the evening could also cause an increase in their pass % due to those extra indications.
Final Words:
While every learner wants to pass their drive test; one should rely on their driving skills and their instructor to tell them the best time to take the test.
So, without delay, speak to the driving school instructor in Blacktown about the appropriate time. And take note of whatever instructions and guidance they provide. Those will only help one ace their driving test score.
