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Hello. I have my road test next week in Carberry and was wondering if anyone has done it there? Also looking for tips and things I should know for the test as I don't drive as often as I'd like to. (Don't have very patient teachers and can't afford an instructor.) I know the basics and I'm familiar with the road but I'm very nervous and really want to pass. I've also been watching videos and reading the handbook for studying. Thanks!

Before you go out on the road test the tester checks all your signal/tail lights are working. On our car the third brake light was burned out and we had to reschedule the test.

1) Act a little bit.  
2) Make a show of making sure you can see and use all three mirrors before starting the engine.  
3) Check to see if the "Tester" has his/her seatbelt on.  
4) You will be nervous but make dead sure that you come to a complete stop at each and every stop sign.  
5) After the complete stop make a show of looking left and right to make sure there are no traffic before making the turn or crossing the street.  
5) Exaggerate your shoulder checks.  
6) Using your signal lights should be second nature.  
7) Be sure to know all of the rules of the road.  
8) Do not speed but also do not drive too slow. Stay as close to the speed limit BUT err to the slow side!  
 
Good luck!

Be sure to shoulder check and tap brakes each time you parallel park. Brother was asked to park twice but forget to tap breaks second time.

Means. Stop. Wait 4-5 seconds

Slow down at rail way crossings and look both ways. At green light make sure you look left and right before crossing.

I'm taking some professional lessons right now myself to prep for the road test and I can attest that shoulder checking is indeed important. In fact there were many things that are either different or just not followed by other drivers "teaching" me.  
 
- use your signal well in advance (half a block-ish), not right at the turn  
 
- even if you can't see it, observe the stop line which is usually a foot or 2 behind the stop light or stop sign. Stop there first and creep forward if you don't have foll visibility of traffic  
 
-always enter the 1st available lane (curb lane) unless there is a vehicle. From there, do a shoulder check and signal to proceed down the street  
 
There is probably more that I haven't thought of, but those are a few I picked up so far. I can't say anything about parallel parking because I haven't gotten that far yet lol.  
 
I know you said you can't afford it, but I do recommend at least some training. Don't forget the road test is $30 a pop.

May I ask who you're doing lessons with and what the costs are? If I fail my test this week I'd definitely save for whatever lessons I can take to prepare me for the next test.

If you are not feeling too confident about your driving why not rebook the test for another time when you feel more ready.  
 
Practice. Practice, practice! And , as mentioned, get lessons.  
 
Save your money. You should feel comfortable and confident in your ability to drive and to pass the test. If you don't feel this way I doubt you are ready.

I am very confident in my driving with the practice I have had, I just haven't had any practice at all with parallel parking. I've been deathly afraid of driving for years and I've finally overcome it and I'm an overthinker so I'm just nervous, that's all haha

Good luck. I hope all goes well with your test.

Update: I PASSED! Passed parallel parking on the first try too without any practice. Thanks everyone who commented, it definitely helped!

Good for you. Congrats.

Congratulations.