18 replies to this topic

[boodleoo]

Is there any reason why i wouldnt be able to do my driving test (on tue) in my mini?

Sorry if its already been covered but i needed a quick answer to sort insurance etc

Cheers

Karl

[Ollie180]

tbo i wouldnt want to do my test in my mini

i find that when i drive my mini i drive complety differnet to when i drive normal cars




might just be me but only my op

[monkey]

I dont see why not, a friend of mine passed her test in her standard fiat bravo with no duel controls or anything, so i dont see why you couldnt take yuour test in your mini... GOOD LUCK!

[Danny_California]

Yeah I think you should be able, I'm gonna take mine in my mini cause its the car I'm learning in, and theres no point in unlearning the steering techniques for unassisted steering, plus the test car's gonna be a lot bigger, lighter clutch, taller driving position etc, and thb its waaay to much to adjust to quickly when you're already kacking yourself about the test!
Good luck by the way, I know I cant wait to pass my test!!

[Globule]

You need to get another rear view mirror for the examiner though! just a lil sucker one would do

[CooperTrooper]

no reason at all... i would have thought the examiner might not think much to you driving in a mini on your test though and might be stricter than normal because its such a small car. Realistically though, it should be easier way of passing aswell because manouvres are sooo easy in a mini

Good luck!

[Teapot]

More room for 3-point turns!

I'm sure we've had people on here already who took their tests in their minis.

[MiniDick]

If you're more used to your learner car than your Mini, do it in the learner car. You want to take your test in the car your most comfortable with. You can take your test in your Mini just inform the examiner beforehand.

[Many Minis Make 1]

My son passed his test in his 998 mini, and i'm teaching my next door neighbour in his 87 mayfair which he'll take his test in in 3 weeks time.
Just make sure it has head rest on the passinger seat, rear belts, and a rear view mirror for the examiner.
Also to be on the safe side, when I take people in there own car's for a driving test, I get them to bring MOT & insurance (never been asked, but always a 1st)
I have been a qualified driving instructor for the last 16 years, but don't teach much anymore only friends & family.

[Mini_Magic]

As long it has a MOT, tax, insurance, good tyres and everythings working then you'll be fine.

[boodleoo]

Thanks a lot guys thats a real help, i just picked her up from across the road after her MOT, unfortunately she failed on the washer jets not firing properly, but thats already fixed

and after the free retest i think im going to insure her and take round 3 (yes this is my third test) in her

Anything else i should know carry on replying and cheers for the good lucks etc etc


Karl

[Mini Man Dan]

.....and take round 3 (yes this is my third test) in her

Wouldn't worry about that, I passed third time! Makes you realise how important your licence is to you

[Teapot]

Oh yeh, and good luck.

[Mini_Magic]

Don't feel bad, I passed fourth time!

[boodleoo]

Woop!

Passed in cambridge...... 5 minors!!!

yay!!!

cars not recharging the battery though now

charging it every night is a small price to pay though truuust me

broooom........