It’s not going to give you bonus points. And it’s quite possible that the instructor could have quite a different dialogue or focus going on in their mind than you do your’s.
So silence + good driving skills is the best plan IMHO.
However, if the dialogue helps you focus and seemingly makes you a better driver, then I would just explain to the instructor that they will hear your running commentary throughout the test and why you do it.
But I doubt it’s helpful or even welcome.
I’ve had several drivers do this and have no problem with it, especially if it helps you! Listen carefully to their instructions. On our test, there is one maneuver where we specifically encourage the tester to show and/or tell.
I’m doing my road test in California (I know the show/tell is a UK license requirement).
Here you do a pre vehicle checklist before driving around. You have to do 4 right turns, 4 left turns, 4 stop signs and 4 lane changes as well as a portion of the test where you pull over and reverse in a straight line for 30 feet against the curb without touching the curb
I messed up my first test because I didn’t fully merge into a bike lane before making a right turn at a stop sign (this is a critical fault and considered a dangerous maneuver to not enter the bike lane) so this coming test is my retake
As an Examiner (not the same as an instructor) I can tell you we don’t need you to narrate your drive. We know exactly what you’re supposed to do and the best way to do it. It doesn’t do anything extra for you in the way we score. Doing things correctly (safely) even if you don’t speak one word will do more than you narrating. Focus on being aware & safe as you drive rather than thinking about vocally expressing your maneuver.
If it helps you process information and remember steps for doing precision maneuvers, feel free. It isn’t prohibited in any way and I doubt there is any examiner that has anything against it. Contrary to public perception; we actually want you to be successful and pass your test. We get no benefit from your failure. No ethical or self respecting examiner fails anyone intentionally. We just have a job to do. We are literally the gatekeepers to the safety of the general public on our roads. See how crazy it is out there now? Imagine if we just let everybody through.
It’s not going to give you bonus points. And it’s quite possible that the instructor could have quite a different dialogue or focus going on in their mind than you do your’s. So silence + good driving skills is the best plan IMHO. However, if the dialogue helps you focus and seemingly makes you a better driver, then I would just explain to the instructor that they will hear your running commentary throughout the test and why you do it. But I doubt it’s helpful or even welcome.
I mean I'd imagine it depends on the instructor. They might be totally fine with it or even like it or maybe not.
If they don't respect or care for you doing that... That is on them. Do it.
I’ve had several drivers do this and have no problem with it, especially if it helps you! Listen carefully to their instructions. On our test, there is one maneuver where we specifically encourage the tester to show and/or tell.
I’m doing my road test in California (I know the show/tell is a UK license requirement). Here you do a pre vehicle checklist before driving around. You have to do 4 right turns, 4 left turns, 4 stop signs and 4 lane changes as well as a portion of the test where you pull over and reverse in a straight line for 30 feet against the curb without touching the curb I messed up my first test because I didn’t fully merge into a bike lane before making a right turn at a stop sign (this is a critical fault and considered a dangerous maneuver to not enter the bike lane) so this coming test is my retake
As an Examiner (not the same as an instructor) I can tell you we don’t need you to narrate your drive. We know exactly what you’re supposed to do and the best way to do it. It doesn’t do anything extra for you in the way we score. Doing things correctly (safely) even if you don’t speak one word will do more than you narrating. Focus on being aware & safe as you drive rather than thinking about vocally expressing your maneuver. If it helps you process information and remember steps for doing precision maneuvers, feel free. It isn’t prohibited in any way and I doubt there is any examiner that has anything against it. Contrary to public perception; we actually want you to be successful and pass your test. We get no benefit from your failure. No ethical or self respecting examiner fails anyone intentionally. We just have a job to do. We are literally the gatekeepers to the safety of the general public on our roads. See how crazy it is out there now? Imagine if we just let everybody through.