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Failed driving test several times and unsure now of what to do.
Hi, I have as of this week failed my driving test 7 times, which sounds bad I know, despite having had a year and a half of practice.
For the first half I learnt with an instructor, and for the second half i've been learning with my parents in their car.
My theory test has now expired and i'm unsure as to whether I should keep carrying on, as I feel as though i'm quite incapable of passing the test, which I do not even think is that difficult, despite all my practice.
In the first few tests I mainly failed due to nerves and messing up manouveres, in the 5th and 6th tests I went in the wrong lane of a one way street each time, due to lack of concentration and at the beginning of each test.
However, on my most recent test I failed due to driving too fast towards the brow of a hill on a country road, which I know was stupid, and also because I attempted to overtake a truck which was at first stationary but then began to reverse, just because the car in front had overtaken it and I had hesitated whether I should do the same or not, until the exmainer stopped me.
I just feel as though i'm never going to pass, as I have had so much practice and for the majority of time whilst driving with parents, I don't make any of these mistakes that I make in the test. The last couple of tests I was a little nervous as is expected, but I don't believe that my fails were due to nerves, as with earlier tests.
I've spent at least a few grand now on driving and am unsure whether I should continue, or would I just be setting myself up for failure again. Thanks.
For the first half I learnt with an instructor, and for the second half i've been learning with my parents in their car.
My theory test has now expired and i'm unsure as to whether I should keep carrying on, as I feel as though i'm quite incapable of passing the test, which I do not even think is that difficult, despite all my practice.
In the first few tests I mainly failed due to nerves and messing up manouveres, in the 5th and 6th tests I went in the wrong lane of a one way street each time, due to lack of concentration and at the beginning of each test.
However, on my most recent test I failed due to driving too fast towards the brow of a hill on a country road, which I know was stupid, and also because I attempted to overtake a truck which was at first stationary but then began to reverse, just because the car in front had overtaken it and I had hesitated whether I should do the same or not, until the exmainer stopped me.
I just feel as though i'm never going to pass, as I have had so much practice and for the majority of time whilst driving with parents, I don't make any of these mistakes that I make in the test. The last couple of tests I was a little nervous as is expected, but I don't believe that my fails were due to nerves, as with earlier tests.
I've spent at least a few grand now on driving and am unsure whether I should continue, or would I just be setting myself up for failure again. Thanks.
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Frankly if you can't pass after 7 attempts I don't want you on a road anywhere near me, my passengers or my car. Please stop trying and use public transport instead.
It's up to you. Do you want to keep driving? Could you get by without it? Frankly it seems like you've invested too much time and money in it to stop now, even after seven tries. Really focus on your faults, maybe get a couple of hours with a new driving instructor, see where that takes you. Only you can judge this situation properly, tbh.
And ignore the above replies.
And ignore the above replies.
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Re:Failed driving test seven times and unsure now of what to do.
Think positive and go for it again. Go back to an instructor - I know its expensive but they'd know all the up to date rules more than your parents. Maybe think of learning in a different area - you might just need a different test place. It took me 3 times to get mine and now there's no stopping me. Good luck!
Think positive and go for it again. Go back to an instructor - I know its expensive but they'd know all the up to date rules more than your parents. Maybe think of learning in a different area - you might just need a different test place. It took me 3 times to get mine and now there's no stopping me. Good luck!
Re:Failed driving test seven times and unsure now of what to do.
Think positive and go for it again. Go back to an instructor - I know its expensive but they'd know all the up to date rules more than your parents. Maybe think of learning in a different area - you might just need a different test place. It took me 3 times to get mine and now there's no stopping me. Good luck!
Think positive and go for it again. Go back to an instructor - I know its expensive but they'd know all the up to date rules more than your parents. Maybe think of learning in a different area - you might just need a different test place. It took me 3 times to get mine and now there's no stopping me. Good luck!
I kept messing up due to nerves also, so I devised a plan.
An hour and a half of practise with an instructor before the test (I think the best test times are around half 10/11).
20 Kalms tablets.
A bottle of Rescue Remedy.
2 Diazepam.
Needless to say I sailed through my test on the fourth try
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Edit: Oh, also, one of my friends passed first time and they're a downright liability on the road...in one year they've had two serious crashes, 4 minor crashes and 7 other minor incidents.
An hour and a half of practise with an instructor before the test (I think the best test times are around half 10/11).
20 Kalms tablets.
A bottle of Rescue Remedy.
2 Diazepam.
Needless to say I sailed through my test on the fourth try
.Edit: Oh, also, one of my friends passed first time and they're a downright liability on the road...in one year they've had two serious crashes, 4 minor crashes and 7 other minor incidents.
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I failed a CBT ten times. Everyone kept on at me that you can't fail a CBT, even a child could pass it ... and I couldn't. Keeping my mind on the gears, the brakes, the indicating, the steering and actually staying on the thing, all simultaneously, repeatedly proved impossible for me. I even forgot what left and right were, went a completely different way to my group.
If you're learning in a manual, have you considered going automatic? Keep it as simple as possible.
If you're learning in a manual, have you considered going automatic? Keep it as simple as possible.
Seems to me like my friends that passed first time are actually the worst drivers. Friends that passed after a few attempts seem to be better, probably because they had more experience, maybe just a coincidence, I dunno! I passed 4th time and my instructor said he we really surprised I took so long to pass because I was one of his "better" students, but I made silly mistakes due to nerves! In the end the only thing that matters is money really, I would stick with it if you can afford it. As someone else has said, have you considered driving in an automatic car? And have you had a new test yet? Maybe they will suit you better?
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yosrush
Seems like you're failing for silly mistakes rather than being shocking at driving. It's a horrible test, and really needs to be regulated better than it is now. Keep going; looks like you're almost there anyway. You've no reason to feel inadequate.
if you fail 7 times for 'silly mistakes' you're probably shocking at driving.
and it's not a horrible test, it tests the very basics and little else.
OP: consider whether you actually need a car. if you don't, do yourself a favour and just get a pushbike. at least that way the only person in any real danger is yourself...
HumorousGent.
OP: consider whether you actually need a car. if you don't, do yourself a favour and just get a pushbike. at least that way the only person in any real danger is yourself...
That's very insensitive.
My cousin was killed in an accident where the rider of a pedal-bike lost control of the vehicle, flew onto the pavement and collided into her at 35mph (they'd just whizzed down a hill.) The 'cyclist' was perfectly fine.fran1891
Hi, I have as of this week failed my driving test 7 times, which sounds bad I know, despite having had a year and a half of practice.
For the first half I learnt with an instructor, and for the second half i've been learning with my parents in their car.
My theory test has now expired and i'm unsure as to whether I should keep carrying on, as I feel as though i'm quite incapable of passing the test, which I do not even think is that difficult, despite all my practice.
In the first few tests I mainly failed due to nerves and messing up manouveres, in the 5th and 6th tests I went in the wrong lane of a one way street each time, due to lack of concentration and at the beginning of each test.
However, on my most recent test I failed due to driving too fast towards the brow of a hill on a country road, which I know was stupid, and also because I attempted to overtake a truck which was at first stationary but then began to reverse, just because the car in front had overtaken it and I had hesitated whether I should do the same or not, until the exmainer stopped me.
I just feel as though i'm never going to pass, as I have had so much practice and for the majority of time whilst driving with parents, I don't make any of these mistakes that I make in the test. The last couple of tests I was a little nervous as is expected, but I don't believe that my fails were due to nerves, as with earlier tests.
I've spent at least a few grand now on driving and am unsure whether I should continue, or would I just be setting myself up for failure again. Thanks.
For the first half I learnt with an instructor, and for the second half i've been learning with my parents in their car.
My theory test has now expired and i'm unsure as to whether I should keep carrying on, as I feel as though i'm quite incapable of passing the test, which I do not even think is that difficult, despite all my practice.
In the first few tests I mainly failed due to nerves and messing up manouveres, in the 5th and 6th tests I went in the wrong lane of a one way street each time, due to lack of concentration and at the beginning of each test.
However, on my most recent test I failed due to driving too fast towards the brow of a hill on a country road, which I know was stupid, and also because I attempted to overtake a truck which was at first stationary but then began to reverse, just because the car in front had overtaken it and I had hesitated whether I should do the same or not, until the exmainer stopped me.
I just feel as though i'm never going to pass, as I have had so much practice and for the majority of time whilst driving with parents, I don't make any of these mistakes that I make in the test. The last couple of tests I was a little nervous as is expected, but I don't believe that my fails were due to nerves, as with earlier tests.
I've spent at least a few grand now on driving and am unsure whether I should continue, or would I just be setting myself up for failure again. Thanks.
To be honest I think parents make terrible driving instructors, you need a professional who will be watching every little thing you do, pointing out mistakes and making you try the same thing again and again. Go book a theory test right now, ring up an instructor and get some proper lessons, at least 2 hours a week, wait until he says he thinks your ready, book your practical, keep on with the driving lessons until the test date and go pass the damn test.
You've spent too much time and money to come away with nothing!
Also, in the actual test try to waste time by being slow, this will mean you have to drive a shorter distance and you have tonnes of thinking time. Also never overtake or do anything that you don't absolutely have to do.
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fran1891
Hi, I have as of this week failed my driving test 7 times, which sounds bad I know, despite having had a year and a half of practice.
For the first half I learnt with an instructor, and for the second half i've been learning with my parents in their car.
My theory test has now expired and i'm unsure as to whether I should keep carrying on, as I feel as though i'm quite incapable of passing the test, which I do not even think is that difficult, despite all my practice.
In the first few tests I mainly failed due to nerves and messing up manouveres, in the 5th and 6th tests I went in the wrong lane of a one way street each time, due to lack of concentration and at the beginning of each test.
However, on my most recent test I failed due to driving too fast towards the brow of a hill on a country road, which I know was stupid, and also because I attempted to overtake a truck which was at first stationary but then began to reverse, just because the car in front had overtaken it and I had hesitated whether I should do the same or not, until the exmainer stopped me.
I just feel as though i'm never going to pass, as I have had so much practice and for the majority of time whilst driving with parents, I don't make any of these mistakes that I make in the test. The last couple of tests I was a little nervous as is expected, but I don't believe that my fails were due to nerves, as with earlier tests.
I've spent at least a few grand now on driving and am unsure whether I should continue, or would I just be setting myself up for failure again. Thanks.
For the first half I learnt with an instructor, and for the second half i've been learning with my parents in their car.
My theory test has now expired and i'm unsure as to whether I should keep carrying on, as I feel as though i'm quite incapable of passing the test, which I do not even think is that difficult, despite all my practice.
In the first few tests I mainly failed due to nerves and messing up manouveres, in the 5th and 6th tests I went in the wrong lane of a one way street each time, due to lack of concentration and at the beginning of each test.
However, on my most recent test I failed due to driving too fast towards the brow of a hill on a country road, which I know was stupid, and also because I attempted to overtake a truck which was at first stationary but then began to reverse, just because the car in front had overtaken it and I had hesitated whether I should do the same or not, until the exmainer stopped me.
I just feel as though i'm never going to pass, as I have had so much practice and for the majority of time whilst driving with parents, I don't make any of these mistakes that I make in the test. The last couple of tests I was a little nervous as is expected, but I don't believe that my fails were due to nerves, as with earlier tests.
I've spent at least a few grand now on driving and am unsure whether I should continue, or would I just be setting myself up for failure again. Thanks.
Did you rush into taking it first time? Or the subsequent time?
1) Get a good instructor (I know it's expensive but it's worth it even for just a few lessons) and get some reliable recommendations from your friends.
2) Think positively, I know it's hard and do pretend tests with your parents.
3) Practice practice and don't give up, self belief can get you a long way.
4) Do you theory again.
If you don't keep trying you'll always wonder what if?
TheSownRose
That's very insensitive. My cousin was killed in an accident where the rider of a pedal-bike lost control of the vehicle, flew onto the pavement and collided into her at 35mph (they'd just whizzed down a hill.) The 'cyclist' was perfectly fine.
My cousin was killed in an accident where the rider of a pedal-bike lost control of the vehicle, flew onto the pavement and collided into her at 35mph (they'd just whizzed down a hill.) The 'cyclist' was perfectly fine.heh, i knew i'd get a pedantic reaction.
ok, not the only person at risk but i bet less people are killed by erratic cyclists than erratic motorists.
HumorousGent.
heh, i knew i'd get a pedantic reaction.
ok, not the only person at risk but i bet less people are killed by erratic cyclists than erratic motorists.
ok, not the only person at risk but i bet less people are killed by erratic cyclists than erratic motorists.
It may be pedantic, but it's right - you can't just hop onto any dangerous vehicle and not pose a public safety risk.
I once heard that more people are killed in Cambridge by cyclists' actions than motorists'.
TheSownRose
It may be pedantic, but it's right - you can't just hop onto any dangerous vehicle and not pose a public safety risk.
I once heard that more people are killed in Cambridge by cyclists' actions than motorists'.
I once heard that more people are killed in Cambridge by cyclists' actions than motorists'.
well nothing is risk free, but a bike is less likely to cause danger, and OP can do it without a jot of training.
link to the Cambridge thing? can't imagine that being the case for all cities...
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