67 replies to this topic

[AzMaN]

yeah it went throught and had no problems completly clean sheet

Well if you're happy to drive your Mini, then use it on your next retest.

I did and I passed no problem.

it has to have a mirrors set up so the examiner can see all around the car as if he was driveing, thats wht i was told when i was offered to do it in my car about 3 years ago.

[Bristolboy]

Dont get disheartend mate,

I Passed 3rd time, first 2, nerves, had under 4 minors on all but kept getting 1 serious. When i did pass, it was a new car i only had an hour to learn in. And sometimes it depends on what the examiner is like. Try the kalms, they worked a treat, (but it can take 2weeks to get into your system) just keep at it and soon you'll be laughing at this .

Bb

By the way good luck for your next one

[JohnGordon]

Hey, chin up!

At the end of the day your letting your nerves get the better of you, Try some kalms but not to many! I know someone that took a few to many and can only remember bits of her test! Your examiner will have a lot to do with whether you pass or fail just on how nervous they make you feel, when I took my test the bloke I got was brilliant even though he'd just had an argument with someone before we got in the car! Shame I couldn't shut the bloke up but it did take my mind off c**ping myself.

and I only got 2 minors first time round!

[yorkshirechris]

All you need to remember is stay calm, take your time, and keep your concentration.

Keep in mind what the examiner will be looking for and try your best to demonstrate that without trying too much.

Friday 13th - unlucky for some, hopefully not you!

Good luck

[wpm_720]

What's important as regards to a driving test is to keep your nerves down, as everyone else on this thread has said. But, having too much confidence is just as bad as being a gibbering wreck! I recommend that you should have a brief lesson just before the test, and down some high caffeine energy drinks, they work well for a 35-odd minute stint. However, what is most important is that you need to show the examiner that you can drive like any other motorist, as if you've been doing this for years, rather than driving like a learner driver, if you understand me. That means no hesitation at junctions etc, being weary of your surroundings, how to perform a maneuvre step-by-step. Driving should have a sequence, a basic system, like anything else you do, so don't be afraid! Just have faith and confidence in yourself!

Hope this helps, and happy motoring!

[nathansminis]

i passed third time. the first two i did in 2 different models of corsa. i hated them. id done all my lessons in one, and practiced alot with my parent in the mini. i couldnt adjust to the corsas quick enough and hated driving them. failed my first two becuase of nerves.

also, my first two tests were in guildford, and my third i did in farnham, in my mini, and passed! all i needed was an extra mirror (halfords - fiver tops) and that was it.

i felt so much more confindent, and as i was so used to the mini, i didnt have to concentrate on how to drive the car, just on how to drive.

and as for your test being at 8.40, its one of the best times for some people. loads of traffic. stop start. as long as you have your clutch control sorted it'll be easy. mate of mine had his at half 8, got out the test centre, 15 mins to get down the road, did a turn in the road, 15 mins back, and then a bay park back at the test station. hardly went anywhere due to traffic.

keep it calm. think if you pass, you can take the mini out for a drive!!! take your time and good luck!

[blister]

i went out in the mini today with my dad its all insured and everything and it does give me confidence but in the mini i tend not to do the checks and just like the feel of it, so i got two lessons next week one hour each and i can go out as much as i like in the mini but i will certainly do it in the mini if i dont past.

i had a mock test and caught the curb and failed on a few other things so we are doing a few more tries but yet again my teacher and car has been changed on the run up to a test

[mini mark]

i have got my test next thursday and i drive my mini and the instrucors car took a while to get used to changing but after a couple of weeks got used to it. i still prefer the mini. the more hours of driving you have the better how many driving hours have you had?
i no i cant really give you advice as i have not done a test yet so dont really know what it is like but my instructor said the more confidence you have the more they can breack through your nurves on the test. good luck

[chappy]

sometimes its down to the examiner...

fortunatly i got a nice one first time...

but my instructor told me of an examiner that constantly was riding the brakes and gave instructions late.


did you have the same one each time?


sam

[blister]

i have had quite alot of hours most of my lessons were two hours each and i would expect coming up to 30 lessons i have had so many driving instructors and each test a different examiner

[taffy1967]

My first examiner was a right pig and put me off, so I just lost my nerve and messed up big time.

The second time the examiner was cool and I just played it cool too and as I was in my Mini I couldn't go wrong.

However, the evening before my second driving test, my late father gave me a hell of a driving lesson. He had me doing hill starts on steep hills, reversing down narrow lanes, basically a terrible experience for me.

But he was right to do that, because the actual driving test the next day was an absolute breeze in comparison.

Plus of course I'd driven hundreds of miles in my Mini whilst learning, so I really couldn't go wrong.

[blister]

hello again up date so far i have had another lesson today in the new AA's focus's this is my third go in the car i think now and i have another lesson tomorow

today i drove ok and there was a few mess ups that would not have failed me but today whilst parrel parking i tapped the kirb but didnt bump it i also stalled the car turning into a junction and stopped in the way of the car that let me go i then started up again and stalled the third time of starting i went very slow and tryied my best and pulled away i done ok on my lesson today except for that incident would that have cost me my test?

i have another lesson tomorow but after tomorow my driving instructor is leaving to join a dust round as it pays more and i have to go with his college who i will also have lessons with before the test

i am doing alot of driving around the area i am going to take my test and i have also purchased kalms £4.40 from sainsburys but its worth it if they work

[minimib]

i just recently passed 1st time soz but i found nerves werent a problem for me altho most people i know who failed and have now passed all failed due to nerves no need to be nervous just treat it as a lesson dont think its your test and make sure you remember to stay calm and good luck mate keep your spirits up

[blister]

also i had a lesson yesterday and i would have passed with only 6 minors

[CharlieBrown]

Pffff, let me know when you get a D for Dangerous driving on your test

Personally my first instructor was rubbish, when I then went onto my second instructor he taught everything so much easier.

Just take you time and you will get the hang of it