What does it take to pass a driving test???????!!!!!!!!

needmoremeat · 09 Jul 2005, 13:31

I've just got back from my third driving test, third time I've failed

I know it's not a huge crisis, but it is getting rather annoying. I thought it went well today, and one of the two things I got failed on, one of my friends did exactly the same and still passed!!!!!!!

True, it's all down to the individual examiner, and Sunderland test centre has a reputation for being the hardest to pass on; but is there something I'm missing? A secret handshake or wink, perhaps?

Leah · 09 Jul 2005, 17:01

Sorry to hear that you failed. You just gotta stick to it and keep putting in for your test until you do pass. Those examiners are like from another planet-the planet of steel!!! Theyre sure made of the stuff!
I fortunatly passed my test in Febuary (valentines day!) and a good number of lessons was spent practising around the 'testing' area but when it came to my test, the examiner took me to the other end of town!!!! I couldn't believe it, I'd only driven around it a handful of times!!!! Even my instructor was a bit baffled but can't complain too much cos he passed me!

Hang in there, just keep at it and you'll do it.....and its probably stupid little mistakes that you make that you'd never normally make whilst on your lesson.
Its just about typical! (On my test I couldn't even get the gear stick into reverse!!!!)

YOU CAN DO IT!!! Have faith and you will succeed......Good Luck for the future..........

Leahx

Gez · 09 Jul 2005, 19:39

I was 4th time lucky so chin up............though not so lucky for the pensioners toes I ran over

Terri · 09 Jul 2005, 22:23

Sorry to hear this. Like Gerry I was 4th time lucky, got very disheartened but I managed to stick with it and it paid off. Hang on in there and you will succeed, Good luck x

Rob The Badger · 09 Jul 2005, 22:36

Have you thought about not sitting in the passenger seat?

georgy7856 · 09 Jul 2005, 23:09

I took till my fourth test as well to pass,just keep at it ,i got someone to take me out in the dark for a couple of lessons the night before as i had never driven in dark,also i never told anyone that i was sitting my test the next day,just keep at it,,

Tim · 10 Jul 2005, 17:12

what it needs? breasts, short skirt and a tiny top hahahha.

Just kidding. Be yourself, act normally and pay attention. Show the instructor that you are driving him, as your gast, to the points he wants you to go. He is your guest, it is your car... remember that.... And good luck!

tukayaway · 10 Jul 2005, 17:50

I failed my first test for avoiding an accident. I had to perform an emergency stop to avoid a taxi driver, and simply because I didn't look in my rear view mirror at the point of braking, the examiner failed me for it.

I suggest using a different driving instructor, if they haven't picked up on the mistakes you're making, then they're not doing their job properly.

needmoremeat · 10 Jul 2005, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

what it needs? breasts, short skirt and a tiny top hahahha.

That's what my law teacher recommended once!!!

Thanks for all your support, guys

It just gets annoying when you realise the whole testing thing is basically a government "conspiracy" (for want of a better word) to get more money the more times you fail both theory and practice

Theory was no problem! Got that with flying colours, even with the computer ******ing up on a very significant hazard perception with lots of hazards in it!

Testify · 11 Jul 2005, 22:12

sorry to hear u failed im sure u'll get it next time, the nite b4 my test i went thru all my manouvers on paper to make sure i knew where all the points were, you've almost got to turn yourself in to a robot. keep at it and you'll pass, and then u'll be free to run riot on the roads

*AndyK* · 12 Jul 2005, 11:14

Practice practice practice ... sorry to hear it's taken you a few attempts, but don't give up, you'll get there eventually. It' took me 3 attempts 20 yrs ao to pass my test and now I'm facing the nerve wracking time of building up for my full bike license - so that means more tests!

Skeleton · 12 Jul 2005, 12:57

Sorry to hear that you failed your driving test.. I past mine second time..

Lizziebaby · 12 Jul 2005, 20:00

I passed both car and bike tests on the 2nd try...keep going you CAN do it!

(if its any consolation, my brother passed first time and has had 3 accidents in just over 2 years...)

Liz x

dottie · 12 Jul 2005, 22:38

Passed mine third time actually changed test station from Isleworth TO Hayes
and I passed...... I'd never driven in Hayes maybe thats why? Who knows?

Never mind you will get there believe me....

09 Jul 2005, 13:31	#1
needmoremeat Mega Loafer Join Date: 23.11.2003 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 1,416	What does it take to pass a driving test???????!!!!!!!! I've just got back from my third driving test, third time I've failed I know it's not a huge crisis, but it is getting rather annoying. I thought it went well today, and one of the two things I got failed on, one of my friends did exactly the same and still passed!!!!!!! True, it's all down to the individual examiner, and Sunderland test centre has a reputation for being the hardest to pass on; but is there something I'm missing? A secret handshake or wink, perhaps?

09 Jul 2005, 17:01	#2
Leah Mega Loafer Join Date: 03.04.2005 Location: Cleethorpes, North East coast of England Posts: 1,510	Sorry to hear that you failed. You just gotta stick to it and keep putting in for your test until you do pass. Those examiners are like from another planet-the planet of steel!!! Theyre sure made of the stuff! I fortunatly passed my test in Febuary (valentines day!) and a good number of lessons was spent practising around the 'testing' area but when it came to my test, the examiner took me to the other end of town!!!! I couldn't believe it, I'd only driven around it a handful of times!!!! Even my instructor was a bit baffled but can't complain too much cos he passed me! Hang in there, just keep at it and you'll do it.....and its probably stupid little mistakes that you make that you'd never normally make whilst on your lesson. Its just about typical! (On my test I couldn't even get the gear stick into reverse!!!!) YOU CAN DO IT!!! Have faith and you will succeed......Good Luck for the future.......... Leahx

09 Jul 2005, 19:39	#3
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	I was 4th time lucky so chin up............though not so lucky for the pensioners toes I ran over

09 Jul 2005, 22:23	#4
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	Sorry to hear this. Like Gerry I was 4th time lucky, got very disheartened but I managed to stick with it and it paid off. Hang on in there and you will succeed, Good luck x

09 Jul 2005, 22:36	#5
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	Have you thought about not sitting in the passenger seat?

09 Jul 2005, 23:09	#6
georgy7856 Super Loafer Join Date: 25.05.2003 Location: in scotland hiding in my attic Posts: 238	I took till my fourth test as well to pass,just keep at it ,i got someone to take me out in the dark for a couple of lessons the night before as i had never driven in dark,also i never told anyone that i was sitting my test the next day,just keep at it,,

10 Jul 2005, 17:12	#7
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	what it needs? breasts, short skirt and a tiny top hahahha. Just kidding. Be yourself, act normally and pay attention. Show the instructor that you are driving him, as your gast, to the points he wants you to go. He is your guest, it is your car... remember that.... And good luck!

10 Jul 2005, 17:50	#8
tukayaway Super Loafer Join Date: 12.05.2002 Location: Luton, England Posts: 485	I failed my first test for avoiding an accident. I had to perform an emergency stop to avoid a taxi driver, and simply because I didn't look in my rear view mirror at the point of braking, the examiner failed me for it. I suggest using a different driving instructor, if they haven't picked up on the mistakes you're making, then they're not doing their job properly.

11 Jul 2005, 22:12	#10
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	sorry to hear u failed im sure u'll get it next time, the nite b4 my test i went thru all my manouvers on paper to make sure i knew where all the points were, you've almost got to turn yourself in to a robot. keep at it and you'll pass, and then u'll be free to run riot on the roads

12 Jul 2005, 11:14	#11
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Practice practice practice ... sorry to hear it's taken you a few attempts, but don't give up, you'll get there eventually. It' took me 3 attempts 20 yrs ao to pass my test and now I'm facing the nerve wracking time of building up for my full bike license - so that means more tests!

12 Jul 2005, 12:57	#12
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	Sorry to hear that you failed your driving test.. I past mine second time..

12 Jul 2005, 20:00	#13
Lizziebaby Senior Loafer Join Date: 26.11.2003 Location: W.G.C. Posts: 148	I passed both car and bike tests on the 2nd try...keep going you CAN do it! (if its any consolation, my brother passed first time and has had 3 accidents in just over 2 years...) Liz x

12 Jul 2005, 22:38	#14
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Passed mine third time actually changed test station from Isleworth TO Hayes and I passed...... I'd never driven in Hayes maybe thats why? Who knows? Never mind you will get there believe me....