Don't worry - it took me fifty lessons and two tests before I passed. Didn't help I nearly knocked over a cyclist on my first try - ouch!
That's bad! I hope you went back and got that cyclist good!
Driving test problems with cyclists seems to be common, On my test I hovered behind a cyclist and the driver behind me honked at me and so I commented "Oh that's nice!" or something like that. The examiner snapped and said it served me right so I thought "Damn I've failed!" I dropped a gear, whipped round the cyclist and drove naturally after that. I had had loads of practice previously and it was only nerves that made me drive so poorly early on in the test. Result: To my great surprise, he passed me! It was my first test.
Dunno if you can do this, but just driving as if you have already failed might be the best way to pass.
Im so nervous about my 3rd test as Im doing it in a different area to my previous 2 tests. I dont know if i can face to hear the dreaded words, if i fail, it makes you wanna die.
Can anyone give me some tips?
It was so bad failing my other tests, co9s i have a car all ready to drive, plus I told every1 when the tests were.
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:04 pm Post subject: driving test
I failed my test four times! Each failed attempt I made shocking mistakes. On my first test I left my right indicator going the whole journey of the dual carriage way and only noticed once I was asked to take the next exit! On my second attempt I rolled back at some traffic lights that were on a hill, the instructor was not to pleased as he had to slam his brakes on.
I put all down to nerves its amazing the ridiculous things that you do when your nervous. I passed in the end though!!!!!!!!!
Keep going though its worth it in the end.
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2004 1:27 am Post subject: Re: driving test
Cant believe u did all that and passed .... that is sooooo unfair.....
Gonna be taking my 2nd test end of August..... think about it constantly ... had a car but it went bad..... so not only have I got test but no car to practise on except for the instructors car!!!! I mean really need to pass this test just cant cope if i had to take it again.....
what really is pissing me off - if fail wont get another test probably this year... because where I live its booked up three months in advance... so upset that might have to take theory test in Jan - all over again...
The TV/press - should really pick this up.. its to unfair , they r taking too long to give you test date and they fail you for STUPID things...while charging you a fortune!
:(bastards!
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:32 pm Post subject: driving test
my driving test today was worse than the first driving test - at least then, i actually managed to get out of the test centre okay and completed it before i was failed !!? Today i got myself into such a panic, even though i had had a two hour lesson in the morning that went so well, my driving instructor said i am bound to pass if i drive at that standard at the test. But even though in my mind i didn't feel nervous, my body was acting completley the opposite - i was jittery and nervous and didn't seem in control of my actions at all. I don't know why i can't make myself think more positively about my driving.
I passed today!!!!! 2 minors. great feeling. Thanks for all your help. Dont worry about the wait for your test, you've got at least 60 years of drivng left.
Take the test in your own car, you will find it alot easier, I did, alot more relaxed.
I am so happy Passed my driving test today after 6 fails! When the end of the test came round and the examiner turned to me I buried my face because I was expecting the words 'I'm sorry.......' But just to hear him say 'I'm pleased to tell you.........' made my day
All I can say is keep trying and you will get there. I am not a bad driver but I have a terrible nerve problem. I think thats the main reason why people fail. My instructor recently recommended kalms and Bach Rescue remedy and since taking them they have really helped me calm down and think on the road.
What also helped was having the test in the morning during the school holidays. This meant today's test route was less severe than some I have been on previously.
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 6:16 pm Post subject: Failed first test
I failed my first test today, Bad thing was i actually completed the test route ok, It was only heading back to the test center i veered on a roundabout and he had to move the wheel, Next test booked but not till 8th November, Stupid waiting lists.
Oh well never mind im actually looking forward to the next one wasnt looking forward to the first
You just have to remember to relax AND USE THE DAMN MIRROR!!! lol
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:16 pm Post subject: passed today
hi everybody, i only came accross this today, i wish i had found it earlier.
i passed my test today, 4th time (in 17 years though!) i did my test when i was21, 26 two weeks ago and now 9aged 34).
i just wanted to let everybody know that it is all about confidence, and i really thought i had passed my last one and was nervous at the begining of this one, so i thought i drove quite badly.....but i didn't, i passed with one minor fault.
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 1:21 am Post subject: 3rd time wasn't a charm...
sounds like you all are from england? i guess so, well i just failed today for the 3rd time too. it's no easier here in the us. i'll try again in two weeks though, i hate driving!
i just failed my drivers test... but i shouldn't have... can someone tell me.. if your turning left (in canada) on a green light and it turns yellow when your in the intersection you have to finish the turn right? well thats what i did and guess what... she took 10 makes off.. i don't believe it..what i did was right.. stupid bitch i should go kick her ass. well i've got an apointment set for 2 weeks from now but damn it i want my license NOW thanx for reading xoxo love peace chicken grease
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: Test due
Joanne wrote:
Just looking round the Internet for driving test tips and how not to fail- ive got my first test fairly soon and i am not feeling to confident.
anybody know where i can find a list of all the things which constitute as a Minor and Major
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ah well)...
Passed my driving test today after 6 fails! When the end of the test came round and the examiner turned to me I buried my face because I was expecting the words 'I'm sorry.......' But just to hear him say 'I'm pleased to tell you.........' made my day 
