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Driving Test Report

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nicki_flute	Apr 2 2007, 11:24 AM Post #1
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 30004 Joined: 18-June 04 Member No.: 1532	Well, at 10.44 today I had my driving test. I was really nervous, my lesson before went well actually. Then the test came, and it went ok, although my driving wasn't as good as I thought it could be. I had to do turn in the road (where I had to wait about 10 minutes for the road to clear), and reverse round a corner. I failed because at a set of traffic lights, when I was going right, I cut across a bus. But I am pleased though, getting 2 minors only, I'm really proud of, and if the traffic light incident hadn't happened, I would have passed with 1 minor.

sarah-flute	Apr 2 2007, 11:27 AM Post #2
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 25735 Joined: 14-December 04 From: Insomniaville Member No.: 2729	Well done Nicki - next to passing which would've been great, it sounds like it was the next best thing and you did yourself proud and didn't fall apart like you thought you might. Well done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Trebor	Apr 2 2007, 11:29 AM Post #3
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 4815 Joined: 12-July 05 From: Bucks/Oxford Member No.: 4133	That's unlucky. Still, 2 minors is brilliant (at least by my standards (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) ) and shows you're very close to passing. When are you going to retake?

nicki_flute	Apr 2 2007, 11:30 AM Post #4
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 30004 Joined: 18-June 04 Member No.: 1532	I got back about 30 minutes ago. It's a shame I can't book in the Easter holidays (can't apply for another one for 10 days.) The thing is though, there were perfect conditions today, and it was that just one thing. Next time it could be awful. My lesson before was alright, and I did the best I could.

sbhoa	Apr 2 2007, 11:32 AM Post #5
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 18918 Joined: 31-October 03 From: Tameside Member No.: 24	Well done, too bad about the bus.

maggiemay	Apr 2 2007, 11:37 AM Post #6
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 18067 Joined: 12-January 04 From: S E England Member No.: 413	Well done Nicki! despite not quite passing it sounds as though it went well on many points. My first test went a lot worse than that. Then the dvla people went on strike and I didn't get another test for 6 months. aargh. Darn that bus - why did it have to be in that bit of road just then ??

nicki_flute	Apr 2 2007, 11:38 AM Post #7
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 30004 Joined: 18-June 04 Member No.: 1532	I know! It was unlucky, but it was my fault! But at least my general driving is ok

maggiemay	Apr 2 2007, 11:39 AM Post #8
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 18067 Joined: 12-January 04 From: S E England Member No.: 413	QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 2 2007, 12:38 PM) I know! It was unlucky, but it was my fault! But at least my general driving is ok That has to be a great confident boost! all those things that you did correctly ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Trebor	Apr 2 2007, 11:40 AM Post #9
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 4815 Joined: 12-July 05 From: Bucks/Oxford Member No.: 4133	QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 2 2007, 12:30 PM) I got back about 30 minutes ago. It's a shame I can't book in the Easter holidays (can't apply for another one for 10 days.) The thing is though, there were perfect conditions today, and it was that just one thing. Next time it could be awful. Now that's pessimism (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The lack of minors suggests you're pretty competent, so I doubt next time will be awful. You may still fail for that one thing which you do wrong, but that's more luck than anything. Are you sure you're not allowed to apply for 10 days? I was able to apply again immediately; it was the test date had to be 10 (working) days on.

nicki_flute	Apr 2 2007, 11:41 AM Post #10
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 30004 Joined: 18-June 04 Member No.: 1532	Oh right, yes, that's what I meant. The test date has to be 10 days on. I feel bad for my instructor, he's been so good to me, and it was just 1 instance where I didn't forward plan. Plus the route he took me on was ok. Gah. I'm feeling more pessimistic about retaking.

Pixie*Porsche	Apr 2 2007, 12:23 PM Post #11
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2687 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 6685	QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 2 2007, 12:24 PM) Well, at 10.44 today I had my driving test. I was really nervous, my lesson before went well actually. Then the test came, and it went ok, although my driving wasn't as good as I thought it could be. I had to do turn in the road (where I had to wait about 10 minutes for the road to clear), and reverse round a corner. I failed because at a set of traffic lights, when I was going right, I cut across a bus. But I am pleased though, getting 2 minors only, I'm really proud of, and if the traffic light incident hadn't happened, I would have passed with 1 minor. Turn in the road? Is that what i call a three point turn?! Apart from the traffic light incident, that was a good test!! I think i passed mine with something like 2 minors though i can't remember now. Your aloud something like 15 aren't you? Though no majors!!!! Don't worry about next time, that shows your nearly there and a lot of it is down to luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Have you got a car or are you buying after you've passed?

nicki_flute	Apr 2 2007, 12:25 PM Post #12
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 30004 Joined: 18-June 04 Member No.: 1532	QUOTE(Nicia-Clarinet-Flute @ Apr 2 2007, 01:23 PM) QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 2 2007, 12:24 PM) Well, at 10.44 today I had my driving test. I was really nervous, my lesson before went well actually. Then the test came, and it went ok, although my driving wasn't as good as I thought it could be. I had to do turn in the road (where I had to wait about 10 minutes for the road to clear), and reverse round a corner. I failed because at a set of traffic lights, when I was going right, I cut across a bus. But I am pleased though, getting 2 minors only, I'm really proud of, and if the traffic light incident hadn't happened, I would have passed with 1 minor. Turn in the road? Is that what i call a three point turn?! Apart from the traffic light incident, that was a good test!! I think i passed mine with something like 2 minors though i can't remember now. Your aloud something like 15 aren't you? Though no majors!!!! Don't worry about next time, that shows your nearly there and a lot of it is down to luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Have you got a car or are you buying after you've passed? Yes, only you can't call it that now apparently, as it might not be 3 points worth. You're allowed 15 I think, and if I hadn't done the bus thing I would have passed with one minor. I currently use my mum's 10 year old Fiesta to drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

sarah-flute	Apr 2 2007, 12:26 PM Post #13
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 25735 Joined: 14-December 04 From: Insomniaville Member No.: 2729	As Nicki says, it's not called a 3 point turn now because it's acceptable to use more than 3 "points" if the turn is especially narrow or awkward for some reason.

miss_tickle_thea	Apr 2 2007, 12:50 PM Post #14
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3314 Joined: 17-October 06 Member No.: 7993	Well done you! I'm sure you'll be fine next time (haven't even started driving yet myself!)

Cyrilla	Apr 2 2007, 02:44 PM Post #15
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 11904 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Croydon, South London/Surrey Member No.: 99	Hear, hear to what everyone else has said! Only one major error and the small number of minor ones tells you just how close you were to getting this - so I'm sure that next time you'll pass, no problem! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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