How many attempts to pass your driving test?

[marty21]

Although I'm licensed to drive stick-shifts, these days I only ever drive automatics - can't be arsed with all that gear changing shit. I mean, if a car can do it for you, why do it yourself?!

i've never driven an automatic, i like changing gears and the whole clutch experience

 

[Poi E]

Because it's fun?

And uses less petrol. And if you've ever had an auto tranny that's gone wrong then you know the pain...

 

[Orang Utan]

I like playing with the gear stick!

Fnaar fnaar

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

Failed twice when 17/18, then gave it up for 10 years, then did it again and passed. So 3 times, though it felt like I'd passed first time after so long!

Although I'm licensed to drive stick-shifts, these days I only ever drive automatics - can't be arsed with all that gear changing shit. I mean, if a car can do it for you, why do it yourself?!

Similar for me. I failed three times when I was 17/18 (mostly through nerves) then gave it up and went to Uni. Tried again when I was 24 and passed, because by then I didn't really care.

 

[nogoodboyo]

Had a 540 the other day - knew I should have done the brake upgrade

(1st time, after 12 hours of lessons)

I knew there was some reason why I haven't been in that car.

1st time car test. Didn't even get to my bike test after falling out with instructor spectacularly... my only regrets are (i) that I didn't do him any real harm and (ii) not suing Metropolis for my money back.

 

[Wide Eyed Angel]

passed first time, though missed my theory pass first time by one point, who knew reading that crazy little book would help, highway code or something?

 

[Ich bin ein Mod]

First time passed for me, only three minors on it too (2 gears and I can't remember the other one)

 

[zed66]

Got my test booked for the end of this month.Driving instructor reckons the average first time pass rate is about 15-20% on firsts go and 45% long term.

Learnt to drive in Swansea,if you can pass your test there (narrow 1 in 5 hills on test route) you're doing all right.

I had a friend who used Beta Blockers to calm her nerves during the test (her BF had a heart condition). Reckon I could do with some as well.

 

[marty21]

Learnt to drive in Swansea,if you can pass your test there (narrow 1 in 5 hills on test route) you're doing all right.

I had a friend who used Beta Blockers to calm her nerves during the test (her BF had a heart condition). Reckon I could do with some as well.

failed twice in swansea

and my sister used beta blockers after failing 4 times, sailed through on the 5th

I have a mate who passed on his 11th attempt...

 

[zed66]

I reckon the car test is about 50% being able to drive and about 50% being able to cope with the stress of having someone scrutinise your every action.
I find it difficult enough to relax with a driving instructor sat next to me!

 

[nadia]

I was shaking like a leaf on all threee of my driving tests

 

[sleaterkinney]

I was scared, there's this awful moment when you leave the instructor in the centre and walk out to the car with an examiner, but it went ok, there was a massive shower so I had to go slowly anyway, only got two marks against me.

 

[Hollis]

Passed first time in 1986 (I think). Have driven twice since. Really didn't like it.

 

[spanglechick]

3rd time - all three as a teenager, failed the first two through constant minor nerve - related ineptitude... then despite me blocking the dates off, they sent the third test date for right in the middle of my A levels - i had my mind on other things and breezed through.

Then didn't drive for four years, til I bought my first mini, so I had a couple of refresher lessons. Love driving - my dad gave me hisd old automatic last year, so I sold my 2nd mini and now drive the ugliest most boring car in the world. Driving is useful for supply teaching, visiting people around the country, and as and when I have kids it'll be invaluable, I expect. (Buggies, buses, shopping, rain? - i'd rather not).

I used to hate that my ex didn't drive, it's nice to split the driving on the long hauls.

 

[zenie]

My first time I really thought I was gonna pass but had a major fail and only 3 minors so maybe too confident.

My 2nd I didn't tell anyone my best mate had died 4 days previous and I even told my driving instructor "To be honest I couldn't give a shit if I pass or fail" must have been really chilled out or rubbed off my grief on the examiner cos i passed.

Couldn't even do the reverse round a corner he just said "Ok lets carry on"

Even said to him "you are joking right" when he told me I passed. Well you know how straight laced they are he said to me in a stern voice "I never joke" and I got something like 13 minors

I'd fail if I had to take it again

 

[marty21]

mrs21 doesn't drive , has never learnt, so all the long haul driving is down to me, which I don't mind as I love driving

it would be nice if she could pick me up from the pub now and again

 

[weepiper]

Passed first time aged 27 after about 20 lessons

 

[Velouria]

It took me three attempts for both of my tests (car and bike).

Maybe I'm too dangerous to be on the roads

 

[Fuzzy]

Bastards. Once it was because I didn't look over my right sholder when reverse parking

but i guess if you had hit someone when you werent looking that should have meant that they gave you a license right?

 

[WouldBe]

It took me three attempts for both of my tests (car and bike).

Maybe I'm too dangerous to be on the roads

2 attempts for my bike test.

First time I had adjusted the brakes before the test and was failed on the emergency stop because I haddn't pulled the brake leaver back far enough even though it was on full !!!!

 

[Shirl]

Passed first time. Thought it was dead easy. A couple of months later realised that I was crap when I skidded, breaked turned the van over on it's roof as it carried on down the road, 3 year old son flew through the window, dog fell out the back
After a week in hospital, me and son fine and dog OK too.

 

[Poi E]

Passed first time. Thought it was dead easy. A couple of months later realised that I was crap when I skidded, breaked turned the van over on it's roof as it carried on down the road, 3 year old son flew through the window, dog fell out the back
After a week in hospital, me and son fine and dog OK too.

Jesus! Glad to hear you are all OK. Nasty stuff.

 

[FunkyUK]

Passed first time Bike and Car.

Failed cycling proficiency test at school aged 11. I was the only one to fail out of the whole year at school. Everyone had their certificates presented at assembly one morning, except me. I wasn't even fucking about - fuckers at rospa had it in for me then - scarred me for life it did.