[dunadain]

Anyone recently given a class 7 road test in port coquitlam? How are the examiners at the poco centre and what kind of a route do they take you on?
Im assuming that it is within 4 blocks of the testing center. I recently failed my test at another location (putting it plainly, worst driving i did any day with a pretty annoying examiner), and want to prepare better for this one.

[nabs]

i did both my road tests at richmond, easy peasy. Not sure how much easier it will be in Poco with all the hills. I'm pretty sure the testing radius if further than 4 blocks...

[jeedee]

you should know how to drive in general, regardless of location..

[nabs]

you should know how to drive in general, regardless of location..

This is true, but for class 7, as you are fairly new, there are easier areas than others to drive in.

[Inaii]

When I did my class 5 in Poco, they took me all the way up to Wellington park then back down coast meridian. I failed because I was going 35 in a 30 (park zone), which is a perfectly valid reason for failing. But from what I've heard they mark hard unless you're on a motorcycle.

For my N test, I did the first try in Richmond (failed because I drove on a painted island and apparently didn't shoulder check when I got out of the car --which is bullshit--) during the beginning of rush hour. Do not recommend. 2nd time I did it out in Maple Ridge in the middle of a thunderstorm and passed. I highly recommend MR if you're willing to go out that far. They were by far the most chill examiners I've spoken to.

[Galactic_Phantom]

why anyone would need tips passing a class 7 tips..i'll never know...

if you can drive safely, you will pass. theres nothing to it

[PureShield]

How's Langley?

[dunadain]

Thank you for all of the replies.

How's Langley?

Langely has good wide roads compared to where I live and is less congested, but its dates are extending into end-October to early-November. I want to use my car primarily for commuting to work, at the moment it takes me 2.5 hours (3 buses, 1 sky train), so I would like to get it as early as possible.

why anyone would need tips passing a class 7 tips..i'll never know...

if you can drive safely, you will pass. theres nothing to it

I'm pretty good on basic and safe driving skills. I've been driving for 5 years now, although this is the first time I'm serious about a license because I got my own car. By driving tips, Im asking about particular landscapes or areas specific to the PoCo region where drivers make more mistakes or are surprised.

When I did my class 5 in Poco, they took me all the way up to Wellington park then back down coast meridian. I failed because I was going 35 in a 30 (park zone), which is a perfectly valid reason for failing. But from what I've heard they mark hard unless you're on a motorcycle.

For my N test, I did the first try in Richmond (failed because I drove on a painted island and apparently didn't shoulder check when I got out of the car --which is bullshit--) during the beginning of rush hour. Do not recommend. 2nd time I did it out in Maple Ridge in the middle of a thunderstorm and passed. I highly recommend MR if you're willing to go out that far. They were by far the most chill examiners I've spoken to.

Actually, Maple Ridge was my first driving center as it is where I live, but because of the unpleasant experience I had with them and the pestering examiner, I'm not going to choose this testing center again.
Yeah, I plan to spend the coming 3 weeks driving near the PoCo testing center to get familiar with the area, especially low speeding zones. During my test school traffic laws will be in effect.

[fliptuner]

During my test school traffic laws will be in effect.

That's dumb. Right now, school zones shouldn't be in effect unless there's a summer school sign. They should expect anyone taking the test to distinguish the difference.

[Noran]

I did my class 7 (twice) in Poco. Know your speed limits and you'll do fine.

[dunadain]

That's dumb. Right now, school zones shouldn't be in effect unless there's a summer school sign. They should expect anyone taking the test to distinguish the difference.

Its for my next test, the second Wednesday of september.

[dunadain]

I did my class 7 (twice) in Poco. Know your speed limits and you'll do fine.

Was speed limit violation the primary cause of your failure the first time?
Im asking because i know it can get a bit tricky controlling the speed going uphill/downhill, and wanna watch out for that.

[Inaii]

That park I mentioned in my post is at the bottom of a hill, if they take you up there be really careful of your speed.

[fliptuner]

I did my class 7 (twice) in Poco. Know your speed limits and you'll do fine.

I threw grapes at him when he passed my house :lol

When I did my class 3 and 6 in Burnaby, I just showed up when they opened and asked if there was time to get tested that day. Both times I waited less than 2 hours to get tested.

Ages ago, I took my Class 5 on Commercial/Grandview - notoriously the hardest place to pass a road test due to the high volume of traffic, pedestrians, uncontrolled intersections and playgrounds. As long as you're aware of your surroundings, it shouldn't matter where you go.

[OGCStrike]

i had my class 7 there was well. keep to the speed limit and don't get pressured by assholes tail gate your ass.

long story short some asshole was tail gating me during the exam and when i was turning onto mary hill bypass there was a stop sign to merge. guy starts honking because i stopped at the sign and fingered me when he drove by. examiner just laughed :lawl:

[murd0c]

I took my class 5 at Poco and it was easy, they will take you through some parks, school zones and over the new broadway bridge. Just watch your speed and some to complete stops, keep your hands and 10-2 and shoulder check you will be fine.

[Noran]

Was speed limit violation the primary cause of your failure the first time?
Im asking because i know it can get a bit tricky controlling the speed going uphill/downhill, and wanna watch out for that.

I went under in places I should have been going quicker, and higher in places I should have been going slower. Lot's of the roads they take you on don't have marked speed limits so I was doing 30 down a single lane road when I should have been going 50.

Just go practice driving around there and you'll do well.

[Dragon-88]

Took my class 7 in poco. Stayed to the 50kph limit .. You will be taken into a 30zone.. No hwy driving since there really no hwy around there (you should still have hwy practice).. All in all its super easy. Don't drive over manholes or white cross walk lines.. U turn in residential area, so practice..

Again its super easy.. I asked them about speed limits and they said they weren't even watching my speed since I was a confident rider...

GL HF

[fliptuner]

No hwy driving since there really no hwy around there

o'rly

https://goo.gl/maps/q26xK

:troll:

[brrrz]

Took my class 7 at 430 in Langley on a Friday. Sat in traffic for 35min and drove back

[dunadain]

Took my class 7 at 430 in Langley on a Friday. Sat in traffic for 35min and drove back

Lol automatic pass :p

[dunadain]

I took my class 5 at Poco and it was easy, they will take you through some parks, school zones and over the new broadway bridge. Just watch your speed and some to complete stops, keep your hands and 10-2 and shoulder check you will be fine.

Does it have to be 10-2.? One of the driving schools i asked to evaluate me also said the same thing, but i find 9-3 more comfortable.
Another problem i have is that i often find myself steering with one hand during and after a turn.

[dunadain]

i had my class 7 there was well. keep to the speed limit and don't get pressured by assholes tail gate your ass.

long story short some asshole was tail gating me during the exam and when i was turning onto mary hill bypass there was a stop sign to merge. guy starts honking because i stopped at the sign and fingered me when he drove by. examiner just laughed :lawl:

Lol, that probably classifies as a hazard in the "surprises" category. But must have been stressful at that time

[jeedee]

Does it have to be 10-2.? One of the driving schools i asked to evaluate me also said the same thing, but i find 9-3 more comfortable.
Another problem i have is that i often find myself steering with one hand during and after a turn.

9-3 / 10-2 is fine

Steer with BOTH hands

Turn with BOTH hands

You get points deducted during the test if you steer with one hand/turn with one hand

[pinn3r]

Did my class 7 in Richmond, super easy

- hands 9-3 and always on the wheel;
- ALWAYS shoulder check when switching lanes/turning;
- don't cross your arms when turning;
- don't change lanes in an intersection;
- ALWAYS keep an eye on your speed, but that goes without saying. It's very easy to break the limit if you're not cognizant of it; and
- don't drive like a snail. Aim for 45-47 in a 50 zone and 25-27 in a 30 zone

Abide by these points and you should pass ez pz lemon squeezy, provided that you're not atrocious at driving

[dunadain]

Thank you,

Two other questions.

1)- What do you do when an examiner asks you to do something which you think is unsafe or would constitute a mistake at the time?
E.g. Ten seconds into my exam I was driving on the right of a two lane two way road, with right lane only going ahead and left for turning left only. At the intersection there was a bus loop. Just as we were approaching the solid white line, the exmr told me to turn left, I checked my rear and side view mirror, there was a car in my blind spot, more behind it, and the solid white line was approaching. I lost it for a moment, and turned left at the intersection from my right line. He immediately booked me for illegal and dangerous turn? Shouldn't he have told at least a little before that, rather than when I am right at the intersection?

2)- I was asked to turn right on a main road with two lanes each side. On the immediate right lane which I had to turn into a bus was stopping so I would have ended up behind it, Instead I checked for no traffic and turned safely into the lane beside the bus. Yes I did turn into a different lane, but there was only one right turn lane on the through road that I originally turned from. Should I have not turned into a different lane and just waited behind the bus? The examiner I believe marked it as a wide turn.

Thank you again for your responses.

[FRStan]

They make you merge from Fremont Village onto Lougheed Highway at the Poco location. It's a pretty short merge and lot of traffic from the bridge so pick a non rush hour time. Good luck

[vo_hantu]

Thank you,

Two other questions.

1)- What do you do when an examiner asks you to do something which you think is unsafe or would constitute a mistake at the time?
E.g. Ten seconds into my exam I was driving on the right of a two lane two way road, with right lane only going ahead and left for turning left only. At the intersection there was a bus loop. Just as we were approaching the solid white line, the exmr told me to turn left, I checked my rear and side view mirror, there was a car in my blind spot, more behind it, and the solid white line was approaching. I lost it for a moment, and turned left at the intersection from my right line. He immediately booked me for illegal and dangerous turn? Shouldn't he have told at least a little before that, rather than when I am right at the intersection?

2)- I was asked to turn right on a main road with two lanes each side. On the immediate right lane which I had to turn into a bus was stopping so I would have ended up behind it, Instead I checked for no traffic and turned safely into the lane beside the bus. Yes I did turn into a different lane, but there was only one right turn lane on the through road that I originally turned from. Should I have not turned into a different lane and just waited behind the bus? The examiner I believe marked it as a wide turn.

Thank you again for your responses.

The instructor "should" give you reasonable time/space to make a decision. They are not trying to set you up to fail. If your instructor asks you to do something and it is not safe to do so, don't force and it and acknowledge that to your instructor. There is always another route.

Regarding your first question I would've just made a turn on the next street and let the instructor know it was not unsafe to perform the action. This happened twice during my exams, no points deducted as far as I know.

Second question, I would've just stayed behind the bus unless instructed to do otherwise. Definitely hug the curb lane after making a right turn at an intersection.

Each road test has an allotted amount of time before they need to return so traffic can be your friend.

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