The Ultimate "Driving Test" Thread!

[LulaBug]

Interesting. I just read up on dream analysis and according to quite a few sites because I always like to get it from a few sources to make sure this "evidence" isn't just by one person, but according to them....Melons in your dream are an omen of hope and/or a surprising turn of events in connection with whatever concerns you most at the time.

So...this is rather interesting is this is obviously concerning you. Do you find you have underlying issues with the gears normally? If so, maybe your subconscious is telling you this and to take extra care on Thursday with them. xx

 

[TwilightAgain]

Oh really? Thats quite interesting! I don't have much trouble with gears actually, though I do have a habit recently of occasionally pulling out in 2nd (but getting away with it!).

The things that concerns me most is dual carriageways and the bay park. But I did fail one of my previous tests for not stopping at a junction in time (I went a fraction over the line, it wasn't anything dangerous).

In my dream I lost control of the car thanks to this melon, I think its symbolic to my own emotions to be honest. The only thing I lose control of on test day is my emotions. I can feel them going already.

How you feeling about your test?

Oh did you know there is a strike on thursday? I'll be pissed if I get myself all geared up and get there to be told its cancelled

 

[LulaBug]

That's what I keep doing, trying to pull out in 2nd, when I should be in 1st, so I make the car conk out haha!

I'm feeling nervous about my test, but trying to think that it's all up to me, I've got one shot to change my life for the better. Being able to drive will open up so many more doors for me and give me the independence I need. So on one hand, I'm feeling OK, but then on the other, I feel like the pressure is really on because if I do fail, I won't be able to try again til next year.
It's so costly and plus, by the time I could get round to trying again, it'd be winter and chances are it'll be snowing and the tests will be pushed back.

I didn't know there was a strike, what time is your test? Hopefully you'll be ok and you'll get to do it. What is the strike for anyway?

xx

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I kept on forgetting to go down to first gear! I am learning in an auto now! I am feeling much more confident and not making mistakes I was before. My instructors last 8 pupils have got ZERO minors on their tests! I hope thats me!

Lulabug- I hate other drivers lol an old lady cut me up on a by pass! It does make you wonder! Bikes worry me too.

You will be fine Good luck xx

 

[TwilightAgain]

If you keep your foot steady and move it up really slowly, you'll get away with going out in second! I don't put any gas on at that point, i'm not sure how things would go if you did.

I had that last Autumn, I had to move away for uni. And this time the pressure is on to pass before September because I move away back to uni then and my theory runs out in December. Ahhh!

It really is so costly, by the time you pay for your test and then an hour or two before plus the test hour for your examiner, its like £100 per test. It's ridiculous! For the sake of 30 minutes driving, I can't believe they charge 60 odd quid just to sit it.

My test is at 11:21, ahhh! I believe the strike is something to do with pensions

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

The price is ridiculous!! If I fail, Im f*cked basicly as I wont be re-testing for a while as I need the extra ££ for summer holidays!

 

[TwilightAgain]

When you sitting yours Midnight?

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

July xx (middle of July!)

 

[TwilightAgain]

Oooo good luck!

I hate the run up to the test. The build up of stress and stuff. Argh i wish it was all over!

 

[TwilightAgain]

Ohhh my god. 4 days away and i'm BRICKING IT! Last time my emotions were too much for me and I burst into tears i'm not sure my nerves or feelings can handle the build up or humiliation this time! I just wish the damn thing was over.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

You will be fine. Lots of Bach rescue remedy!

 

[TwilightAgain]

I've got some of that at the ready! have you tasted it though? Its foul!

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

yeah I used it for my sky dive hehe its vile.

 

[TwilightAgain]

I've just had a 1hr 1/2 driving lesson and my instructor said my drive was perfect. I've not done anything to fail me and the manouvers (sp?) have been fine. Fingers crossed things go like that on thursday!!!!

The lassie thats doing hers tomorrow, good luck!

 

[Strawberries]

I passed my test in July 2009 with 3 minors but haven't driven since that September. Picking up my new car on Wednesday and I'm beyond terrified that I wont be able to do it

 

[LulaBug]

I've just had a 1hr 1/2 driving lesson and my instructor said my drive was perfect. I've not done anything to fail me and the manouvers (sp?) have been fine. Fingers crossed things go like that on thursday!!!!

The lassie thats doing hers tomorrow, good luck!

That'll be me thats doing my test tomorrow. I don't hold out much hope for myself, but we'll see lol.

Thanks for the good luck wish though. xxx

 

[TwilightAgain]

I passed my test in July 2009 with 3 minors but haven't driven since that September. Picking up my new car on Wednesday and I'm beyond terrified that I wont be able to do it

Aw don't worry if you're worried you can always book a few lessons with an instructor to get your driving head back on!

 

[LulaBug]

I failed. I was going too slow on some roads and needed to pick my speed up a bit more. I got marked down so many times on that, 5 I think, that I got a serious fault for that in the end. I got another serious mark when I was passing another car that was oncoming down a narrowish street and i was just a tad far over to his side, causing him to slow down.

Had those not had happened, I'd have passed. Oh well. Maybe next time. At least I know what I definitely need to work on, seeing as everything else was pretty much ok.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

My instructor said best drivers fail first time. Dont be to hard on yourself babe xxx

 

[TwilightAgain]

Aww sorry buddy its true that failing makes you a better driver. Having failed 3 myself, I know for a fact i'm a much better driver now (though i've yet to pass), chin up and better luck next time!

What manouvers (sp?) did they ask you to do?