Behind the wheel test - the final blocker in getting a license in DMV

If you are good driver, no worries and be confident, if you are not - still no worries, go through the points below and you will be through. Remember confidence is the key.

• watch the following videos and you should be done. There is tons of points/important details in the below videos.
• 1. http://www.youtube.com/user/californiadmv
  2. This one is pretty important : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL297E87DA9A1025B2
• Drive around the DMV where you plan to take the the test
• you can also search for routes which are normally taken by DMV examiners
•  In my case it was Santa Clara DMV, Ca and below are the 3 routes they take

• https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215262411480453147536.0004a1df79d93913385ef
• If you want the route words to note down its here : http://www.indusladies.com/forums/personal-services-in-bay-area/43466-santa-clara-dmvtest.html 
• Pasting the Driving route below too:
  Route 1:
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  L on Granada
  R on Pomeroy
  L on El Sobrante Av (Reverse & Curbside Test)
  R on Kiely Blvd
  L on Benton
  R on White Dr
  R on Las Palmas Dr @ STOP sign
  R on HomeStead
  R on Pomeroy
  L on Granada
  R onto DMV Office and Park
  
  Route 2:
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  L on Granada
  R on Pomeroy
  L on El Sobrante Av
  R on Via Dondera
  R on Cala Blazas
  L on El Camino Real
  R on Lawrence Rd (Not onto Lawrence Freeway)
  R on Warburton Avenue (Reverse and Curbside Parking)
  R on Pomeroy
  R on El Camino
  L on Flora Vista
  R on Granda
  R onto DMV office and Park
  
  Route 3:
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  L on Granada
  Lon Pomeroy
  R on El Camino Real
  R on Kiely Blvd
  R on Home Stead Rd
  R on Qunice Avenue
  L on Brook Dale
  R on Pomeroy
  L on Benton
  R on Flora Vista Ave
  L on Granda
  R onto DMV office and Park
• Make sure you do not do critical errors as a single critical error will fail
• 14 normal errors are permitted
• While making turns make sure you see in the main mirror and then the side mirror and check Blind spot -
  your examiner will always be making a note of it
• Even for making a right turn make sure you check your mirrors, if its a red do make a complete stop. In case of signal being green make the turn with a speed that you have control.
• Always cross one lane at a a time with a 3-4 sec signalling.
• Make sure you maintain speed limits, NOTE whenever speed limit is not mentioned its mostly the 25MPH zone.
• Its advised to be always 2/3 miles greater than speed limit, below speed limit is considered blocking the traffic and might be a reason for failing the driving test
• Always STOP at the stop sign and be behind the white line as this is a critical error
• Keep good distance from the pedestrians/bikers/cyclists
• If door of another car is open on your way or someone else is coming out - be prepare to keep more than 4 feet of distance, otherwise you will make a critical error and fail
• If the examiner is not saying anything it might be that the way is one way and you may see that arrow sign too later :-)
• While Parking/crossing right lanes make sure you do not touch the curb.  

One of my friend also recommended this : http://www.bobsaid.com/dmv/btw_test/index.htm
it seems to have very comprehensive list of dos and donts based on the situation.