Drivers Test!

[1949FORD]

Well, most of you may know, about 7 months ago i passed my permit test and have been driving almost every day scince! And tomorrow, (Friday), is my drivers test! Im really excited! Hope I pass! Wish me luck everybody!

[Lanny]

My advice would be to try and stay as calm as possible, think clearly,
and don't get distracted about anything, so you can stay focused
on driving confidently.

Good Luck, hope you do well.








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[PeteVS]

Don't get rattled!

[TonyM]

Good Luck.
TM

[41ford1]

As commented above. Stay calm and good luck. Just think of the good times to come in your '49.

[AlDeBear]

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Don't forget Joshua 'Left arm extended straight out the driver's side window for a left turn. Left arm out the driver's side window and bent upward at the elbow forming a 90 degree angle for a right turn' lol You'll do just fine!

[Henry/Kokomo]

Good luck. You've received some excellent advice above. Remember, driving is a privilege we all enjoy. However, its not a right.

[Brendan]

Good luck!

[robert dick]

watch out for trickey comands, as in turning the wrong way on a one way street--but stay cool and you'll do fine.

[flathead4rd]

Take your test in the 49. If you can drive that you can drive anything. Plus he/she won't be able to mark you down for forgetting to wear your seat belt since they aren't required. LOL GOOD LUCK!

[Torchie]

Don't know about where you live but where my kids took their test the parking test was done in a church parking lot with cones. LOL
I took my test in Downtown Detroit during early rush hour traffic. Things have changed in 40 years.
You will do great!

[Ol' Ron]

Good luck and "Plan a head" good advice for life.

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by AlDeBear

Don't forget Joshua 'Left arm extended straight out the driver's side window for a left turn. Left arm out the driver's side window and bent upward at the elbow forming a 90 degree angle for a right turn' lol You'll do just fine!

And the left arm pointing downward means slowing and stopping.
Good luck. Great to have young blood in the hobby.

[jkeesey]

The instructor would probably fail him because of the car if he used his 49. They would say its not safe for a young driver. My best advice is take your test in a small car. I took mine in a little 2 door saturn, pulled straight into the stall for parallel parking and didn't even have to back up.

[BillM]

Try to schedule your test last thing in the morning and the instructor will want to make it short so he can get to lunch.

[Dick Webber]

A few years ago my young friend Jonathon Adams took his test in my restored 49 F-1. F-1 is equipped with seat belts and turn signals. Truck passed and so did Jonathon. The examiner got a big kick out of it too. Jonathon has turned out to be a real good Model T, A, and V-8 mechanic

[Vic Piano]

Pay attention, stay alert and you'll do just fine... Don't be like me and get a traffic ticket the first day you have your license...

[JM 35 Sedan]

Good luck Joshua. Let us know how it goes. It was only 53 years ago that I took my drivers test in my Dad's 57 Chevy. In less than a year I was driving my 35 3w coupe.

[OLD...BILL]

Josh; Make a copy of this thread, all 20 and show it to the examiner, and tell about the friends you have and there support, with your "OLD" car and we all wish you good luck. ..... OLD....BILL

[1949FORD]

I passed! thanks everybody for all the support!

[bk53]

Good for you young bro.

[BILL WZOREK]

Joshua :
Here are some words to live by >>>>>> SHINNY side up DIRTY side down <<<<<<

CONGRATS

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by 1949FORD

I passed! thanks everybody for all the support!

I knew you would. Congratulations.

TonyM

[AlDeBear]

congratulations
joshua!!!

[B-O-B]

Wat to go Joshua. Now go out & spin a few donuts. heh heh he Not in the street of course a parking lot or the back 40 is just fine.

[Mart]

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Originally Posted by 1949FORD

I passed! thanks everybody for all the support!

Well done, Joshua, good to hear it.

Mart.

[jimalabam]

Great news!!!

[JM 35 Sedan]

Good going Joshua. We are proud to have you as a member here on Fordbarn. Drive safely and set a good example for the others who will be getting their drivers license soon.

[Torchie]

Good job. The day I got mine l had my 56 Mercury Montclair sitting in the drive way waiting for me.

[oldbugger]

Way to go joshua, don't do what I did first day, blew out 1st gear in my 54 ford, just the 1st of many cluster gears. I learned to repair that tranny with my eyes closed.

[Mike in AZ]

Congrats, Joshua.....now be safe out there.....Mike

[Cecil/WV]

One of the best days in your life!!

[jim1932]

Basically assume everyone else is out to get you, and you will avoid a lot of accidents.

[Henry/Kokomo]

Excellent!!!

[PeterC]

Well - I hope you passed yesterday! I took may test way back in my Dad's 1963 Pontiac Catalina 2dr HT with 421ci, 4sp. A State Trooper in a full uniform with a gun on his hip and one of the those big park ranger type hats with a chin strap sat in the passenger seat with me for that test ((that gun got me very nervous). I was shocked when he asked me to parallel park as I had never tried that before - lucky I just greased it into the spot without a hitch!

Originally Posted by 1949FORD

Well, most of you may know, about 7 months ago i passed my permit test and have been driving almost every day scince! And tomorrow, (Friday), is my drivers test! Im really excited! Hope I pass! Wish me luck everybody!

[Brendan]

Great! that was one of the best things in my life, now go drive the weals off your Ford!

[42panel]

Congratulations! Drive defensively.

[40 Deluxe]

Just remember that there were no cell phones in 1949! Therefore it would be totally inappropriate to be talking or texting on one while driving!

[50fordbob]

Watch those burnouts in the 49. About 50 years ago while driving my first 50 Ford I took off from a stop sign in a very brisk way and snapped the left rear axle about 10 inches from the diff. It took me about 2 days to figure how to get the short piece out by using a coat hanger with a loop bent on one end. I have since learned that broken axles on 49-51 are not uncommon. I am much more careful how I drive the 50 I have now. Bob

[1949FORD]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Just remember that there were no cell phones in 1949! Therefore it would be totally inappropriate to be talking or texting on one while driving!

yea i know. i think its stupid that people text and drive. i have a cell phone, but i barely use it!

[Sid the Maineiac]

Congratulations!! That license is one of the most valuable things you'll ever have in your wallet. Freedom is one of it's benefits as you no longer have to depend on others to get where you want to go! Enjoy it and the"ol' 49"

[Butch11443]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Now you can really enjoy that "49".
Butch

[30A]

Congratulations!!! Have fun with the 49 - nice car!
Watch out for the other drivers...they may be texting and being less responsible.
Steve

[4dFord/SC]

Congratulations! I took the MN driver's test almost 56 years ago in a 1952 Ford Country Sedan, and remember the experience like it was yesterday. A score of 70 or better was needed to pass, and I made a 72. Back then, however, they mailed your license to you about 10 days later, and you couldn't drive solo until you received it. That was the longest 10 days in my life.