Reading instructions/directions...

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I've observed myself that I am not fond of reading instructions and directions. I know that this is bad because the possibilities of making mistakes is very high. I'm more of the type who likes to be hands-on, this may not be effective all the time, but my way of understanding is more of repetition. Like the time when I was assisting preschool classes, the daily routine was a repetition of the basic greetings, alphabet, songs, and the typical things you teach preschoolers. I think I'm like them. I'm afraid to make mistakes but definitely that's how I learn more effectively. But when it comes to major examinations or something like that, I'll have to be more disciplined and make sure that I reread directions, so I won't too many scores on the test. I've heard a story before that someone who was very careful in making sure that they followed every instructions of the test in order to get a good grade. Reviewing everything and after submitting the test, this person was happy with the effort exerted. Upon receiving the result of the exam, this person was in shock because the answers may have been correct, but unfortunately the test wasn't valid because of one very simple mistake. The person forgot to write their name on top of the exam paper! I feel for this person's disappointment. Remembering this story I heard, I should be more cautious of the basic and the most important rules, to be observant and at the same time, be calm and take it easy. But definitely, making sure that I understand what I need to do, if I don't read instructions/directions, then what I'll do is ask people who may be knowledgeable. What do you call people who are more into remembering/registering things by hearing and by repetition?