kingcarr21 Posted 25 April 2016 Posted 25 April 2016 When checking mirrors don't just move your eyes. The examiner will look for an actual head movement towards your mirrors. Do your test in rush hour traffic that makes it much easier. I failed twice with 3 minors in the same thing both times. Braking too late. They class the slight jolt when stopping as braking too late. (it was the slightest of jolts, next to nothing but still classed as braking too late) Stopped watching the car in front and watched the car 2 in front which corrected that problem. Passed 3rd time with 2 minors and they were only because the examiner didn't want to give me a perfect test.
m4DD0gg Posted 25 April 2016 Posted 25 April 2016 When checking mirrors don't just move your eyes. The examiner will look for an actual head movement towards your mirrors. Do your test in rush hour traffic that makes it much easier. I failed twice with 3 minors in the same thing both times. Braking too late. They class the slight jolt when stopping as braking too late. (it was the slightest of jolts, next to nothing but still classed as braking too late) Stopped watching the car in front and watched the car 2 in front which corrected that problem. Passed 3rd time with 2 minors and they were only because the examiner didn't want to give me a perfect test. Yeh make all of your checks really obvious to the point of it being unrealistic.
EnderbyFox Posted 25 April 2016 Posted 25 April 2016 Passed first time, was really relaxed as I thought i'd failed early on so just thought fvck it i'll just drive and then re-book it straight away. Had reverse around a corner as my maneuver and I thought i'd rolled too far into the middle of the road but apparently it was fine. Also, thought I curbed it about 4 minutes into the test but the examiner said it was just a grate i'd driven over. 4 minors altogether.
ousefox Posted 25 April 2016 Posted 25 April 2016 Remember that if you fail it's never your fault. Nobody ever blames themselves when they fail so why should you be any different? In all seriousness, just keep calm. Try and have an attitude where you're not arsed if you fail. It's not the end of the world and there's no need to be nervous.
DB11 Posted 25 April 2016 Posted 25 April 2016 When checking mirrors don't just move your eyes. The examiner will look for an actual head movement towards your mirrors. Do your test in rush hour traffic that makes it much easier. I failed twice with 3 minors in the same thing both times. Braking too late. They class the slight jolt when stopping as braking too late. (it was the slightest of jolts, next to nothing but still classed as braking too late) Stopped watching the car in front and watched the car 2 in front which corrected that problem. Passed 3rd time with 2 minors and they were only because the examiner didn't want to give me a perfect test. Wouldn't watching the car two in front mean you're braking even later seeing as you're gonna smash into two cars before meeting the car you're looking at?
Great Boos Up Posted 25 April 2016 Posted 25 April 2016 Before the days of the theory test I blagged mine. Just said what the signs looked like. "um.. humped back bridge?" The best was "what is the stopping distance at X mph" I totally but confidently guessed "X meters". The instructor paused and asked "could you say that in feet as stated in the highway code". I replied "I'm sorry but they just keep pushing the metric system at school so I've had learn the conversions". "Oh OK, I'm pleased to tell you, you have passed" he reluctantly answered.
Guest LCFC_World Posted 26 April 2016 Posted 26 April 2016 Just took my test a few hours ago, passed first time! Cheers for the advice lads.
Webbo Posted 26 April 2016 Posted 26 April 2016 Just took my test a few hours ago, passed first time! Cheers for the advice lads. Well done.
daddylonglegs Posted 26 April 2016 Posted 26 April 2016 Just took my test a few hours ago, passed first time! Cheers for the advice lads. Congrats. Only 19 but that was the most accomplished I've ever felt in my life!
RonnieTodger Posted 29 April 2016 Posted 29 April 2016 I was so nervous I bought a pack of fags to calm my nerves and I don't even smoke. I passed first time but kept stalling when we got back to the test centre. Didn't matter though.
stevelcfc Posted 29 April 2016 Posted 29 April 2016 Just took my test a few hours ago, passed first time! Cheers for the advice lads. Congratulations, Well done!
Fox92 Posted 29 April 2016 Posted 29 April 2016 Just took my test a few hours ago, passed first time! Cheers for the advice lads. Well done man, congrats... Foxestalk advice.... never lets you down
Sarah Owen Posted 17 October 2016 Posted 17 October 2016 I passed my driving test on he third attempt PS: Some facts to read: https://testfinder.co.uk/6-facts-didnt-know-driving-tests-united-kingdom/
DB11 Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 9 hours ago, Sarah Owen said: I passed my driving test on he third attempt PS: Some facts to read: https://testfinder.co.uk/6-facts-didnt-know-driving-tests-united-kingdom/ You've signed up just to post that? wtf
m4DD0gg Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 On 29/04/2016 at 11:51, RonnieTodger said: I was so nervous I bought a pack of fags to calm my nerves and I don't even smoke. I passed first time but kept stalling when we got back to the test centre. Didn't matter though. If i remember correctly you are allowed to stall, its the recovery from the stall they are looking for. In my test i stalled doing a 3 point turn and still passed so think it must go down as a minor error.
DB11 Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 11 minutes ago, m4DD0gg said: If i remember correctly you are allowed to stall, its the recovery from the stall they are looking for. In my test i stalled doing a 3 point turn and still passed so think it must go down as a minor error. In my test I hit the kerb and drove over it after the 3 point turn and still passed Probably should have been a fail as the examiner didn't even reference it so must have been in a good mood. I was chatting to him throughout the test so hopefully he thought this guy's alright he won't be a nob on the roads
Nick Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 Just now, DB11 said: In my test I hit the kerb and drove over it after the 3 point turn and still passed Probably should have been a fail as the examiner didn't even reference it so must have been in a good mood. I was chatting to him throughout the test so hopefully he thought this guy's alright he won't be a nob on the roads Good job he didn't base his decision on your circa 2005-09 FT profile then.
DB11 Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 1 minute ago, Swan Lesta said: Good job he didn't base his decision on your circa 2005-09 FT profile then. I was 12-16 years old then I have occasionally gone back through old posts and thought
Mike Oxlong Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 I'd like to take a driving test in the style of Mario Kart. Would love to see the examiner's face when I start chucking banana skins out the sunroof.
Babylon Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 Always loved my Dad's advice... "Have a couple of brandies to settle your nerves".
notnow john Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 1 hour ago, DB11 said: In my test I hit the kerb and drove over it after the 3 point turn and still passed Probably should have been a fail as the examiner didn't even reference it so must have been in a good mood. I was chatting to him throughout the test so hopefully he thought this guy's alright he won't be a nob on the roads Where you wearing a short skirt?
Wymsey Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 Congratulations. Nice relief to have. I recommend doing the 'Pass Plus' course with the AA, it'd reduce any insurance premiums as well as telling insurance company etc that you're a safe driver and this certificate is proof.
CollinsLCFC Posted 9 November 2016 Posted 9 November 2016 Passed my test today. Second attempt after I failed a couple of years ago and kinda gave up. I used the advice of just making sure I use lots of head movement to show I'm looking at mirrors and junctions. Had couple of 'iffy' moments but just think I was overthinking everything I did. I just tried to relax and treat is any other lesson. Best feeling ever when they tell you you have passed!
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