The way RTA road test is conducted is that there is an inspector sitting on the front passenger seat of the car, a student on the driver’s seat, and three students on the back seat. Each student in the car is given a chance to drive and perform “stunts” like lane-change, left-turn, right-turn, entering the circle (roundabout) and so on.
So the first student gets a chance to reverse the car and take it out of the driving institute, and the last student gets to park the car back in the parking. The students in between just have to drive on the road.
I happened to be the first student so I started off at the driving seat.
I conducted all the safety inspections, adjusted my seat and mirrors, and fastened the seat belt.
Everything was in order and I was good to go.
But when I started to reverse the car the inspector stopped me and asked me to look at the dashboard. I looked at the dashboard and found the usual meters and indicators. I had no clue what he was talking about. He then specifically asked which light was lit on the dashboard. That’s when I noticed the door-open light was lit. Some asshole at the back did not shut the door properly and it wasn’t in my wildest imagination to look out for the door-open warning light. I totally missed it. Not an ideal way to start your road test!
Anyway, I requested everyone at the back to check their doors (after making sure it’s not my door) and I was ready again. But by that time I knew I had failed the test for not being able to check the readiness of the car before driving it. I believe the inspector let me drive further just out of sympathy. I had totally lost my spirits. Nevertheless, I took the car out of the institute gate and entered the main road (after following the stop sign, of course). Next was a circle and I had to make a right turn. So I signaled the right turn light and made the turn after making sure it was safe to enter the circle. Next I was told to change lane to the left. I followed the four points and began to change the lane after making sure that the truck on my back is at a safe distance away. But halfway through the lane the inspector grabbed my steering wheel and pulled it back in the lane (apparently the truck on my back was not at a distance safe enough). He then ordered me to park the car on the right shoulder. That was it for me. It was next student’s turn and I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that I had failed the test. All of this took hardly a couple of minutes. Three minutes tops.
I really felt like strangling the asshole who did not shut the door properly and cost me my road test. But I did not want to end up in jail so I let him go.
So that’s how my first attempt of road test went.
Let’s see how many it takes to nail it.
LOL! makes me laugh:-P
Anyways, lets just wait for teh next time and keep our fingers cross for the best news that could be it.
WHO asked you to start first?!! It is always best to go second or third just to observe what inspector is looking for and not to repeat mistakes what others may have done… well its okay hope next time is better. !
I was told by the guy who was calling everyone for the test to sit in the front. I didn’t know if it was good or bad since it was my first time.
Did u pass it umar, the same thing happened with me today i went for the road test the ass of the examiner failed for me no rhyme or reason i think just because i havent done their quota of classes. He kept on asking how many classes and which trial, i was like wat the hell how does it bother him bout classes and attempts. I am driving fine judge me on that, finally that ass failed me and didnt even bother telling me my mistake. I am still wondering where did i go wrong and he passed a guy who was a bad driver,lol, i have a feeling maybe he attached my assesment paper with his sheet. I hope i clear it next time round.
Prash » Yes, I passed it on third attempt. Keep trying my friend. Everyone passes it eventually.
Oh God Yesterday was my first road test and i failed. same situation happen to me like umar and till now i am crying i lost my hope to get license because the way she was giving me commands that was very frequent and complicated and i dont think that i can do so in future even well i think thats the conspiracy of all the RTA inspectors to make students confuse and fail them and i am against their way to examine as normal driver dont need to change lane for four times in 30 seconds and its different infact difficult to drive on others direction. well i request you all to pray for my next try.
I had my first road test yesterday (at EDI) and I failed,
it was about 2.30 and the examiners we’re in a hurry to finish off the tests.. They finished 4 people every 10 minutes..
Anyway I sat in the car first and pulled it out of the parking smoothly.. then started rolling towards the gate.. there was a stop sign right before the gate.. and I was so damn stupid to not stop competely at the line.. There we’re no cars coming from the other side so i jus slowed down before the sign to about 5km/hr.. and then went for the turn. I dint realise it at the time.. So i kept going, as soon as i exited the gate and joined the road he told me to pull over and park… So I parked it immediately and went to the backseat thinking “WTF? 30 seconds?” anyway.. everyone else got their turn and we came back 5 minutes after we went out. out of the 4, 3 failed including me.
He said “You dint stop at stop sign, FAIL”
I was so pissed at myself for not being aware while I was slowin down.
Oh well, guess nobody passes at their first try.. Took my extra 8 classes and got a date 3 weeks from now after paying 900 dhs… Hope I clear it the next time since now i know.
So a Tip to everyone if your doin the test at EDI >>STOP COMPLETELY AT THE FIRST STOP SIGN, DONT SLOW DOWN. STOP EVEN IF ITS CLEAR<< Hope this helps someone!
Rohan
Oh at last i got my license in third try i am so happy well i have realized that its all about your fortune, So best of luck to all of candidates.
Rafia
So did u pass.
Still dint get it, 2 attempts – UnSuccessfull.. Now waiting for my 3rd Try.. Lets see what happens.. They say Third times the Charm.. Wish me Luck, Its all about Luck.. but inshalah I will Try my Best!
FUCK THE EXAMINER IN RD TEST BUY DRIVING VERY FAST AND DANGEROUSLY SO THEY WILL PASS YOU
Well guys !
I think all of us have almost same story while appearing for the first road test. Today it was my turn for road test. I made a stupid mistake before starting the vehicle i.e. I did not check whether the gear is in parked position or not. And straight away he caught. I drove well and finally parked on my left side as per inspector's instruction and there too I made a little mistake which mainly cost me for another road test. While parking, I went too close to the next vehicle.
I hope that you will not make a mistake like I made b4 starting and while parking. Remember, no matter how well you drove, if you are bad in parking then it's finish for you.
I wish a good luck to you people and hope for me to get in the next attempt.
i did mines on sep 17th 2009, in Starret City , NY, and i passed on my first try. In the beginning i got nervous and turn on my wipers, she said just try to relax im not gonna bite you.so after i was calm,i put on my signal, check mirrors and my blind spot (look over my shoulders) then i pulled out into traffic, turn left then a right then she said to park, i ask where, she said between those two car, i said that looks tight ,i never parked betwwen 2 cars before . anyway to this day i stil cant say how i made that park perfectly with out touching the curb or the car infront or behind me, all i remember is the examiner smiling and said i parked like a pro!!!, the she said do a 3 point turn,again i ached it!!!,when we were finish she said i did very well , the best she had in a long time, she gaved me my receipt and said that i was all nervous for nothing
Thanks for your advise Rohan..
I have Road test on 20th Oct.
HI today was my assessement test and i did all the regular checks like seat adjustment,mirror adjustment and atlast forgot to put my seat belt on… Later taking a U turn my car skid a little bit too. Hope i donot do any mistakes during my first road test which is to be held on Dec 20th.
hey every one….i was reading all comments..ooo god..RTA hurts almost every one….tomorrow is my first road test and i am alos going be the one..from the fail list as its rining in dubai..lol
dont know what gona happen….i will write what ever happen to me tomorrow..lol all the best for every one who is ready for the test..and all the best for me too…bye all
I am having my 1st driving test tomorrow morning, hope all will work well..
I made a mistake by applying for driving license in Dubai.
the worst things, the RTA examiners are laughing between them and commenting on students and making fun.
When I did bit of investigation, came to know that for India and Pakistan passports it will be worst, they fail many time.
Only 1 or 2 out of 100 , indian and paks get license in first two attempts.
I have failed 5 times…going to try 6th netxt week.
Really the RTA examiners do not think about the non UAE nationals and they even not bothered what reaction would be happen when a student are not getting pass certificate with out doing any mistake. They usually certify as per their mood not proper judgment. I think, every bodies are human beings so they should be more humanistic as the student may be able to pass the examination with proper way.
Trumcard, how was your test?
I am totally agree with all comments. And I came to conclusion, that RTA examiners, seems like making good business out of it! I failed 2 times. But this not a worse thing, what happended to me. The worse part is that I lost my confidense!!!!! The examiner lady, you should see her face! She was acting so badly, like she is the Quen of the world, and others are nobody! And everytime, she did her best to fail all of us! I guess, for them have been given too much power, so they are overusing it!!!!!!!!! And the sad part, that there is noone to controll these examiners semselfs!!!!!!!!
And bytheway, I am helding my own country license, and my classes in that time was in a winter time, with snows on the roads, slippery and ets. And on top of it, the car was manual! Belive or not, but I did my pass, from the first time! So, if there is anybody, who is able to find the way, how to panish these people, pls. let me know! Because these people need to get, what they are deserved!!!!!
Is anybody know, where I can oficially wright complain about this situation! Because, I am ready for this! I am too angry on them!
pls pray for me
today is my driving test
you r right. they make you to change lanes so many times that makes the students fail. This is just money making business. RTA lady at Dubai driving centre fails you many times…..Dont ever go to Dubai driving centre. She will make you cry n cry for the license. Please do not go there. Its a big waste of money.
good luck……same thing here….RTA are just money making thing. Dont worry. God has already punished them for doing so in some way or other.
for silly mistakes they fail you and this is rediculous business.
Advise to all, never go to dubai driving centre.
I just have my first road test in Ras Al Khaimah. I can relate to all of the comments. They said that for ladies they seldom let them pass on the first try. I am already disappointed, I thought the reason for testing is just to check if you are capable to drive. I really lose my spirit today and feel so low. They failed me for no reason at all. All the mistakes they put did not happen to me and they said it's normal to fail in the first try. I already took 30 lessons before my first try and it costs me a lot and they will just tell me like that…. I would like to cry because of disappointment.
i know how u feel. Its crazy business. Other than asians, people just come and change the license. this is rediculous and racist. God will punish these RTA people and definately i will pray that they go to hell. Silly mistakes they make you fail and they dont have any hurt feelings for you. IT will happen many times and they will still make you fail for no major reasons. Its better the ruler of dubai should know how RTA are ruling this money making business hurting innocent people. I feel bad when someone who is in so much of financial crises comes for test and gets fail for silly mistakes. Please tell your friends and others never to get enrolled in Dubai Driving centre…..its a worst centre. RTA there never makes you pass easily until they're pockets are full. So dear, all the best for your next try. I guess God also runs away from these RTA, so its just your luck. However you try your best, remember they might fail you for no reasons. Just dont cry for these RTA people, control your emotions and these RTA will be punished in this life in some or the other way. Iam also suffering in this journey, so lets just hope to do the best.
Thank you angel. Your comment somehow made me strong. I will have another try on May 18 again. I already started this journey so I have to see to it that I will reach at the end… God bless you..
Yes, please dont go to Dubai Driving Centre. I also failed many times there and now i advise all my friends and whomever i know that pls dont to dubai driving centre.
I hoped that may be these comments pass thru to some family members of that RTA examiners, Government needs to took this seriously, there can be common mistakes even from license holders more then 10 Years, my driver having 5 year old Dubai license and road experience and he makes mistakes, however they must have a quality analysis and not just willing to fail, am having my road test on 24th May, and am with Dubai Driving Center, lets see…
I get so nervous after reading those comments, have my test next week and was thinking that i will pass, but now reading this i dont think so anymore!
I am doing it with dubai driving centre, so is there any other school that is better???
guys… its been more than two years since I made this post and I have been reading all the comments about how difficult or rather impossible it is to clear the road test. Well, truth is, it might be difficult but it's not impossible. I passed the test on 3rd attempt and my wife just did it on 2nd attempt. I know many people, men and women, who have passed the test on first attempt. So it is definitely not impossible. The only thing is that you have to be 100% perfect in your driving. A single mistake can get you failed. So don't lose hope and practice a lot before your test. Get your classes with a good instructor so that he can tell you some useful tips and tricks. Good luck and all the best to everyone who is going through this process.
why RTA are doing like this with innocent poor people? RTA should see on Dubai road the way people drive without safety. Poor people have less confidence and get nervous while driving for test.Tomorrow is my second test hope i would pass. Pray for me
RTA: Rascals of This Area,
But they are not so bad, if u will think deeply, they just make you aware of driving, like in india we get DL without giving test also. Its allbout our safety, our loved ones safety.
Whent u give so much of ur money to something u put your whole heart in making most out of it.
And the bottom line is that RTA makes u a better driver
U can earn money , but not life.. so don't get dishearted.
there is a reason behind everything.
i failed twice,, but No regrets today m a safe driver.. jst bcoz of RTA. i also abused them each time i failed ,,,, but Now i understood that All iz well.
There's always a bright side as angel said ;]
Anyway the more you read about people and the mistakes they make.. the more you lose your confidence, that's at least what I think. You need to be clear and confident because driving here is really a piece of cake.. Good luck to all the candidates, JUST pray.!