Fear was in everyone's hearts at that very moment, including me. After the arrival, I went to check my turn and session, and I was damn shocked that I was AMONG THE EARLIEST (SESSION 1, TURN NO. 4)!! Ma shaa Allah... Yes, because I had to attend other compulsory orientation activities at Taylor's. So yeah. Other candidates and I were then given a briefing by one of many JPJ staffs in charge, followed by the registration process, and finally the real test. By the way, Part 3 was done first before the second, so we had to go on the road first. The ones who shall examine us were waiting for us in the cars, and sometimes horned as time is money for them. When I entered the car (the red Iriz), I greeted him with a salaam, and did the RSM (Rutin Sebelum Memandu). But, he stopped me seconds after I started doing the RSM, and we moved. Oh yes, the radio was turned on (it wasn't me who do this). To me, it's weird that JPJ listens to the radio during the test. Lol. Anyway, at the gate, my examiner told me to turn right (which meant that I would do Road 3). Alhamdulillah, there were less cars on the road when we crossed the road. We were then on the move at a very slow speed just to obey the speed limit. And you know what, he said something like,
"Cepatlah sikit."
-"Tapi saya nak mematuhi had laju ni..."
-"Tapi saya yang lulus atau gagalkan awak."
Wow. Guys, please do not try this! You may make your examiner angry and thus, you'll be given a poor result. Just follow his or her instructions, as they have the authority during the test. Alhamdulillah, everything after that was going fine, and I completed this part with flying colours! Tak sia-sia berlatih dengan ayah saya di laluan JPJ dulu... Time passed. It was time for Part 2. But before that, we had to do the RPK and RSM. There was only one JPJ guy who was examining these routines, and didn't check us all the way! I think he wanted the way we speak-loud and clear. Soon afterward, Part 2 began. And without any warning, I WAS CALLED THE FIRST!!!
There were a couple of cars lined up at the starting point of the hill obstacle (and this would be the finishing point too, as seen in this picture), and coincidentally, I actually rode the car driven by me when I was almost unconsious that day (the blue Iriz which was already lined up). Soon, I was given the green light to start. Hill obstacle, alhamdulillah, wasn't an issue. But at the side parking obstacle, something went wrong. When I was reversing, I had a feeling that the car might not enter the parking space well. Thus, I modified cikgu Azhar's techniques a little bit. And when I moved forward to straighten the car, suddenly, those in charge halted me, and I didn't realise that I did a mandatory mistake. THE BUMPER WENT PAST THE FRONT WHITE LINE!!! I was so distressed as I walked away due to my failure for completing Part 2. I felt so humiliated, but I kept motivating myself by thinking something positive hidden behind such failure. At least, alhamdulillah, I succeeded for Part 3!!! I then went to Taylor's with a bit of disappointment. It's okay, guys. I got my next chance on 2/2, and I really can do it In Shaa Allah!
Retraining class for Part 2 (31/1/2017)-with Cikgu Suhaimi
It was during the long Chinese New Year break when I once again rebuilt my driving skills, as well as constantly checking whether I would most likely hit the white lines or the curb (or divider, as JPJ would call). During the class, my instructor didn't actually inspect what I was wrong a lot, as he kept sleeping while I was busy practicing. Anyway, that gave me the chance to get out of the car and checked my car's status. Sometimes, I hit, and sometimes no. So, yeah, this could happen randomly. Thus, at the side parking obstacle especially, after I had completed one parking space, I completed another one just to accumulate my confidence. Since the ramp and S-course obstacles were way to easy for me, I usually make a U-turn to the hill obstacle after the Z-course obstacle. At the end of the class, I remembered my instructor saying something like,"Parking semua tu dah okay. Cuma jangan gemuruh sangat. Perasaan gemuruh itulah yang buat kau gagal."
Like I've mentioned earlier, I went out of the car a couple of times as I was doubtful whether the car is touching the curb or white line. One thing I didn't realise is that after the car was straightened, I still got more space to spare (as shown in the first two photos)! Thus, I planned to stop reversing till this point during my second attempt. Then, I'll horn and immediately exit.
When I was viewing the mirror, it looked like the back bumper touched the white line, but it didn't in reality.
This was the line I meant when I was talking about my third class. Use it WISELY, as this is the point at Metro Driving Academy where YOU MUST STOP BEFORE YOU DO THE SIDE PARKING. TAKE NOTE, GUYS!!!
At the hill obstacle, you might wanna make sure the mirror is SLIGHTLY BEHIND the pole next to you (as seen here). I suppose the maximum position is when the mirror is parallel to that pole.
Oh yes, this class lasted for 2 hours, just to compensate the remaining hours missed during the second class.
JPJ test [2nd attempt]-(2/2/2017)
Time passed so quickly it was time for another attempt. I only had to resit for Part 2 exam, because that day, I passed the Part 3 test. So, I didn't have to worry a lot. Once again, I was in Session 1, but I was brought into the 'ulangan' group for this session, and my turn was number 3. Once again, the RPK and RSM weren't a big issue for me, except that the female JPJ staff told the candidates to primarily check the engine components. Alhamdulillah, I still remembered them. Soon, the moment of truth-the Part 2 exam.
This time, alhamdulillah I wasn't the first among the candidates unlike last time. Those taking manual car license went first (as seen in this photo, where manual cars were lined up first. Yes, this photo was taken by MDA while I was there!). Unfortunately, it was quite distressing that some of the candidates failed, even at the hill obstacle. Eventually, it was my turn.
Bukit: Not an issue. Just one attempt like before.
Side parking: There was a slight jam before entering this area. We were only allowed to use the ones closest to the JPJ staffs checking us, which were park no. 1 and 5. Like before, I went to the latter, but this time, I had to wait first before I was allowed to reverse by JPJ. Whilst waiting for my turn, I recited some verses from Quran to sooth my heart, thus mitigating my fear. I then followed almost exactly the steps Cikgu Azhar told me earlier, and alhamdulillah I did it, at long last!!!
Pusingan tiga penjuru: I entered this obstacle whilst I was having the full alert to not hit the white lines around me, but I didn't, and succeeded completing this obstacle with 3 maneuvers!!!
Selekoh-Z: I thought I had to wait for JPJ's instruction, but there was no need to. Again, no issue with this obstacle like the hill. Soon, I could feel myself relieved.
Ramp: When I reached there, there was one JPJ staff sitting in a hut next to the ramp, saying to wait for a while. Then, I did what I was supposed to do there, and I succeeded!!
Selekoh-S: Obviously not a problem here. Just 'layan' the curve.
The moment I exited this S-course, I was about to release my words of happiness loudly into the air, as I was damn relieved and excited too! I drove the car back to where I started, collected my form with a smile on my face, and took a photo of my form!
I was so grateful to Allah that at long last, I am eligible to drive on the road! I'm really hoping that with the license and car I'll be driving, may Allah grant me good intentions so I can use it for something beneficial. Currently, I'm looking forward to claiming my P license and P sticker in about a week time.