So I failed my driving test... again.

BoonMonkey · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:25

3rd time now. Failed on more than my 2nd test too. My parents are saying my instructor hasn't been teaching me correct and that I should look at going for a different one for a second opinion, I'm not sure if that would be best or not myself so I'm here for a second opinion!

I do have a few concerns about my instructor though... He changed driving schools when I was 3 weeks from my first test, which meant a change in car too. He hadn't showed me anything to do with checking the engine until the day of the test. The questions the examiner asked me when we got in the car had all been based on common sense more than the actual way of doing things as he told me none of this either.

All in all I think I should really change, but I think I'll have a break first... Ah... I don't know what to do!

Any help?

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UPDATE: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=23961001&postcount=52

Tesla · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:33

What benefit would a stopping all together have?

Jano · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:34

What did you fail on?

For what it's worth I changed instructor when I was learning, and the change did a lot of good.

rexehuk · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:37

Ditch the driving instructor and go full time with family member to improve.

I failed first time... ditched driving instructor and just used my own car for a few more hours being supervised. Next time I was less stressed and passed fine.

Chris-.- · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:38

Depends what you've failed on both times.

antijoke · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:38

So apart from not telling about what is under the engine, what other concerns do you have?

King Damager · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:41

My instructor didn't tell me what the checks were until our 'mock' test either that he did with me. Seems pretty standard practice to be honest...

It really all depends on what you failed on as to whether you should change.

kd

Bromhead · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:44

Yeah when I did my test a year ago, the instructor didn't tell me until about 1 hour before the test started about what is under the hud. After 12 months of driving I know a car inside and out, but the questions they ask you on the day are more in line with common sense.

What parts did you fail on with the test?

BoonMonkey · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:50

Failed on different things each time. About 6/7 minors each time, but this time round I had majors for planning/awareness and a meeting situation. Last time round both of these were fine. Different examiner each time though.

Other concerns with the instructor? If I make a mistake on a lesson, he doesn't just calmy let me know, he seems to throw a tantrum and get ****ed off, very quickly. He has also made it into a habit to show up 5/10 minutes late to each lesson recently, however doesn't add the extra time on.

I wouldn't stop completely, just take a break for a bit. I've spent a load of money on it so far so I wouldn't just give up, but a break could do me good, is what I thought at least!

The idea of driving with parents is good, however it would mean being put on their insurance, whilst that could be costly it may be beneficial I guess.

DampDog · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:54

What did you fail the test on? You will have been told in the debrief and it will be marked on your sheet.

Though it's bad practice to only only show you under the bonnet checks just prior to the lesson, you can't acrew enough points to fail a test even if you get them all wrong.

But much of test is about confidence and feeling at ease. If you feel un-easy with you present instructor, swapping to another may help. Ask your instuctor what grade he is ideally he should be 5 or 6

joesmith · 9 Jan 2013 at 10:57

Find another instructor and keep at it.

tom_e · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:02

Sounds like a change in instructor would be a good idea, if for no other reason than you pay for your lesson so you should be getting all of it!

BoonMonkey · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:02

DampDog said:
Ask your instuctor what grade he is ideally he should be 5 or 6

He has told me a few times that he is grade six and also follows up by saying there are only about 40 grade 6 instructors in the country, whether that's true or not idk. But that's what he says!

tummelv · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:03

You shouldn't have to pay £25 an hour to have someone shout at you. I'd go for a change of instructor personally, preferrably someone who comes recommended from someone you know.

DampDog · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:06

tummelv said:
You shouldn't have to pay £25 an hour to have someone shout at you. I'd go for a change of instructor personally, preferrably someone who comes recommended from someone you know.

+1.. Find another instructor. Shouting at pupils is not on at any price.

Jano · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:07

You aren't getting what your paying for. That alone is reason enough to ditch him.

PiKe · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:09

As has already been asked multiple times in this thread...

What did you fail on?

atpbx · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:10

I failed 3 times, dont worry about it.

shoes · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:11

yeah sod that, find a nice friendly instructor. I failed twice and passed on the third try too. Don't worry about it, I know it's a pain waiting and that the tests are expensive but it'll be worth it when you pass, I promise

BoonMonkey · 9 Jan 2013 at 11:11

PiKe said:
As has already been asked multiple times in this thread...

What did you fail on?

BoonMonkey said:
Failed on different things each time. About 6/7 minors each time, but this time round I had majors for planning/awareness and a meeting situation. Last time round both of these were fine. Different examiner each time though.