The Ultimate "Driving Test" Thread!
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me too! my lessons are usually at 1.15 an i spend the whole morning moaning to my mum that i dont want to go. when im actually driving though i dont mind it. i just dont like having to go fast
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my test is 2 lessons away toolessonon monday at 4pm-6 then tuesday 10pm-12 then test is at 3.27pm on wednesday, im bricking it, i just dont know what to expect
This was one of my concerns too, not knowing what to expect! But they asked me if i wanted them to tell me what was going to happen. They basically started my test with 2 questions, then she said i would be starting with the independant drive...for this she showed me a diagram and i had to remember it, but i forgot the last instructions half way through and had to ask, and she verbally directed me! The rest was just following her directions and my manoevure was at the end
xxxxxxx Good Luck!!! xx
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I'm so nervous about Thursday. I feel sick.
I'm sure you wil be okay
Good luck!! I have a lesson that day after college, gonna tell him i wanna push it back x
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I'm so nervous about Thursday. I feel sick.
Big hugs sweetie, you're gonna do fine, positive thinking!!!
Go show that examiner what you can do!!
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hi ladies! my driving test is friday and im absolutely petrified!!!
Hii! I passed my test 27th April 2008!!
Best thing I ever did!
It did take me 3 times... I'm not going to lie..
Firstly I'll start with why I failed...
At test... I got a 'dangerous' - I went on one of the most busiest roundabout in town... I got in lane, but cut over into other lane.. So instructor had to help out :/... I still avoid that roundabout now! I HATE it lol.
Second time I failed because I didn't put my handbrake on at a stop sign!?
When I passed, I did quite well tbh, I got 5 minors... Can't really remember what they were for.. But I do know 2 of them were for hesitating.
A few tips from me..
- don't EVER think 'I can't do this' - more than likely you won't cause you'll be too worried/scared and work yourself up! Go in there with a positive attitude 'I CAN do this' I did third time I PASSED!!
- fresh air is good, if your anything like me and get hot when nervous... It's good to have a bit of fresh air to cool down!!
- stick to speed limits! Don't go too slow, or too fast!!
- plan ahead!!! When you know your coming to a speed limit lower than what your going.. Start gearing down in time ready!
- if going a certain way... Get in lane in plenty of time!! Don't leave it last min!
- watch out for road markings... Some instructors like to try trick you!!
Not brill advice but if I think of anymore I'll let you know!!
Best thing I ever did!
It did take me 3 times... I'm not going to lie..
Firstly I'll start with why I failed...
At test... I got a 'dangerous' - I went on one of the most busiest roundabout in town... I got in lane, but cut over into other lane.. So instructor had to help out :/... I still avoid that roundabout now! I HATE it lol.
Second time I failed because I didn't put my handbrake on at a stop sign!?
When I passed, I did quite well tbh, I got 5 minors
... Can't really remember what they were for.. But I do know 2 of them were for hesitating. A few tips from me..
- don't EVER think 'I can't do this' - more than likely you won't cause you'll be too worried/scared and work yourself up! Go in there with a positive attitude 'I CAN do this' I did third time I PASSED!!
- fresh air is good, if your anything like me and get hot when nervous... It's good to have a bit of fresh air to cool down!!
- stick to speed limits! Don't go too slow, or too fast!!
- plan ahead!!! When you know your coming to a speed limit lower than what your going.. Start gearing down in time ready!
- if going a certain way... Get in lane in plenty of time!! Don't leave it last min!
- watch out for road markings... Some instructors like to try trick you!!
Not brill advice but if I think of anymore I'll let you know!!
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My stomach is in knots. I'm so nervous. I've got 2 banana's in the fridge for tomorrow, one for breakfast, another for just before my test.
My instructor is picking me up at half 10.
I really really really really want to pass. Everyone thinks I will and I hope I'll have good news. It's gone 2am, swore I was going to have an early night but can't switch my brain off.
My instructor is picking me up at half 10.
I really really really really want to pass. Everyone thinks I will and I hope I'll have good news. It's gone 2am, swore I was going to have an early night but can't switch my brain off.
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Good advice, when i went in i was thinking i cant do this even though everyone was saying "youll pass" blah blah and i did fail 
Next tie im gonna go in as positive as i can and have my instructor in the back
Gooood luck lulabug, just keep calm x
Next tie im gonna go in as positive as i can and have my instructor in the back
Gooood luck lulabug, just keep calm
xGood advice, when i went in i was thinking i cant do this even though everyone was saying "youll pass" blah blah and i did fail
Next tie im gonna go in as positive as i can and have my instructor in the back
Gooood luck lulabug, just keep calm
It seems to work.. First 2 times I was like 'i cant do this'... Then third time i went to myself "f**k it, I CAN do this' and I passed
... Always have a positive attitude
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I am just rather angry right now tbh, i just toldmy mum i wanna push my test back coz i dont feel ready (need more practice) but she was like "well how long have you been driving now?" and "with that attitude you dont deserve to pass" ..its like yeah coz thats what i wanna hear the week before my 2nd test 
raging.
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Thanks ladies,
I do have a lesson beforehand, so hoping I can iron out any potential problems then. I'm trying to be very positive, it's just a bit hard when you've failed before, the nerves somehow don't really allow for much positive thinking but I am trying to be upbeat.
If you don't feel ready Kiki, don't let your mum make you feel bad about it, after all, you need to feel that you're ready. Have you spoken to your instructor about it?
xx
I do have a lesson beforehand, so hoping I can iron out any potential problems then. I'm trying to be very positive, it's just a bit hard when you've failed before, the nerves somehow don't really allow for much positive thinking but I am trying to be upbeat.
If you don't feel ready Kiki, don't let your mum make you feel bad about it, after all, you need to feel that you're ready. Have you spoken to your instructor about it?
xx
I am just rather angry right now tbh, i just toldmy mum i wanna push my test back coz i dont feel ready (need more practice) but she was like "well how long have you been driving now?" and "with that attitude you dont deserve to pass" ..its like yeah coz thats what i wanna hear the week before my 2nd test
If you don't feel ready then don't do it! It doesn't matter how long it takes you to learn.. If your not ready, then your not ready! Honestly you really do need that positive attitude to take to the test with you
