Today, is my driving test...

Ginger-Menace · 5 Jul 2010 at 18:51

congrats matey! if i were you id do the pass plus if your instructor offers it!

EdGey · 5 Jul 2010 at 23:41

Grats, now you can learn to drive.

Blackhawk47 · 6 Jul 2010 at 11:19

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Congrats mate, give trucks a wide berth, especially Red White & Green ones.....

Or do what I do and overtake them!

BenjiSayers · 6 Jul 2010 at 11:21

Congrats! Stay safe and enjoy the freedom and fun of driving

[FnG]magnolia · 6 Jul 2010 at 11:24

Well done! 8 minors doesn't sound insubstantial though? I'm not even sure we had minors when I took my test, what does it mean exactly and how many can you rake up and still pass?

MiNxYyY · 6 Jul 2010 at 11:34

[FnG]magnolia;16891155 said:
Well done! 8 minors doesn't sound insubstantial though? I'm not even sure we had minors when I took my test, what does it mean exactly and how many can you rake up and still pass?

i think you can have 16 minor faults? Took my test a while back so not sure if its still the same.

1 serious fault and you fail on the spot

Flibbles · 6 Jul 2010 at 12:00

From what I remember, 3 (or 4?) minor faults in one specific area constitutes a fail; if the minors were spread out then it's up to 15 or 16.

Cosimo · 6 Jul 2010 at 13:10

Congratulations and well done. Take care as the fun begins now.

Jonny Wright · 6 Jul 2010 at 13:34

Congrats, the test centre in crewe is a nightmare, so many of my friends have failed having done the whole test and messing up within 500 yards of the test centre!

Mobius 1 · 6 Jul 2010 at 14:15

well done man! now the real test begins. i actually passed mine at 22, i did it for myself, and my little girl. i had an examiner who was on his first day on the job, and it was late afternoon. . i think he just wanted to get the hhell out of there as he didn't seem to be taking much attention. he also gave me a little advice on a couple of occasions.

GreatAuk · 12 Jul 2010 at 10:21

Well done!
I have my test in about an hour and a half, but pass or not it should be a good experience.

BenjiSayers · 12 Jul 2010 at 10:50

Best of luck to you too GreatAuk.

GreatAuk · 12 Jul 2010 at 13:02

BenjiSayers said:
Best of luck to you too GreatAuk.

Cheers, but unfortunately, I think I may have gained possibly the quickest fail known to man -
The feeling of starting the engine, releasing the handbrake, and then rolling helplessly backwards is utterly crushing and disappointing.
The worst thing was that the rest of the test went great, so if I hadn't done that right at the start (I have started the car many many times and NEVER done this), I would have passed.

But oh well, next time I'll be less nervous and hopefully do better

PhillyDee · 12 Jul 2010 at 13:07

Heh, I remember my test, the examiner said if you can please open the bonnet.

Cue me panicking, being nervous as hell, and forgetting where the release catch was. Luckily he helped me out - bet it happens a lot! Passed too (2 miners, and a dog).

BenjiSayers · 12 Jul 2010 at 13:16

Sorry to hear you didn't pass. At least you know what to expect next time so we will be expecting you to pass it with flying colours on the next attempt.