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.

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

That's unlucky. Still, 2 minors is brilliant (at least by my standards ) and shows you're very close to passing. When are you going to retake?

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.

Well done, too bad about the bus.

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 ??

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 ...

Now that's pessimism 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Well done you! I'm sure you'll be fine next time (haven't even started driving yet myself!)

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!

Ohhh a near miss!!! Never mind it shows you are competent enough to pass next time. Get that application in straight away now.

As others have said, it's a near miss so get straight back in there and pass next time! Good luck

Best of luck for your retake Nicki.

I think that was a very good try in your first test : you made very few driving errors.

Wow you sound pretty good if you only got 2 minors. Shame about the bus but as our Biology teacher tells everyone, the people who pass second time make the best drivers

I hope so. This whole driving thing is stressing me out now.

I've still not taken my test, I only started regular lessons since January really. Tried to book my theory but te website wouldn't let me... will try again tomorrow.
It's just expensive and pretty stressful to retake. You'll be fine though

Well, I started learning in June, so I'm not that quick at learning.

Oh eeeeeeeeeeek

Congratulations Sarah Was that your first time?

Hard luck, Nicki. Hope next time is bus-free.

And anyway, all the best people fail first time.

Don't worry about it- you'll be less nervous next time, (It took me four goes to pass, and when I did pass I had 1 less minor than would have failed me) get on that phone everyday and get a cancellation.

I've eyed a date I want, and am really anxious for mum to wake up so I can book it - 23rd May at 1.33. But she's asleep. Hmm. I am hoping to get something earlier though.
Have rebooked for 23rd May at 13.33

If you don't cut up a bus this time, it sounds like you're home and dry. Worst part of my driving test: stopped at a set of traffic lights about to turn right, 3 minutes from returning to test centre and knowing that save a complete meltdown on that return, I'd probably passed.

Good luck in May.

Jo

LOL did you manage to get him?!

Well done for trying.
It's not so bad, as next time you'll be even more determined to do well.

I hope so, but yesterday had perfect conditions, good time, etc. So,


I did look out for pedestrian crossings. I thought I had failed at my first set of traffic lights. I was turning right, and just as I went through them, they were on amber, and then changed to red, but it must have been ok...

I've rebooked my test...

best of luck next time Nicki. Are you going to keep trying to get an earlier cancellation ?

Best of luck for next time Nicki, it sounds like you did very well anyway. At least you'll have a better idea what to expect next time and you've already proved you can do the test well.

Thanks

just not true
I didn't.



sounds like she passed second time.
But it's just not true - pass first time and you can still become a brilliant and best driver

Don't worry Nicki all the best drivers pass second time

We haven't crashed yet

keep it that way

Had my first lesson after my test. Was nice, and worked on my forward planning.

But I feel guilty I didn't pass still. I was only 2 people out of his last 24 people who did their test who failed. Hm.

Amen to that!


True... (some of us failed 2nd time too though...)

Yes, some of us did.

Obviously the people who fail twice are the best...

bet you aren't biased [like failing twice?]

Teehee

I disagree - failing ONCE is the way to do it

I failed twice, twice; go me .

aw!

My mother failed 6 times...


...but passed it in the end!

it is certainly ONE way to do it but not the only way
goes for the HGV test too

What was the driving test like in your day?

Absolutely!


*applause*