The Practical Driving Test...Did you Pass First Time?

[Christophski]

Dress code from when I took mine 8 years ago and from when my sister took hers 3 years ago is comfy. Wear what makes you comfy so you have less distractions and feeling not at ease. There really is no dress code but dont turn up in just your underwear unless you have a nice tester of the opposite sex and you really are that bad at driving.

[Laurel]

Badly I guess by the fact there has been no response? I hope its the other way and she has been out using all of the petrol Ross accidently forgot to drain out of the tank.

I haven't been near a computer for a few days, busy life with two little ones chasing me around the house.

I haven't taken the test yet, and I'm not comfortable with disclosing the date It's a matter of days though.

Thanks again for all the advice! Oh and to the post re; attire. I had not planned on wearing anything immodest anyway. But I do have a question - do you wear smart trousers or is jeans with a smart jacket ok? I've not heard anything about a dress code.

I am a good, safe driver when my nerves aren't fried. So just trying to stay calm and find ways to keep my cool on the day! I asked Ross what he felt like before taking his test and he was like "oh it was so long ago I can't remember"

[Christophski]

Badly I guess by the fact there has been no response? I hope its the other way and she has been out using all of the petrol Ross accidently forgot to drain out of the tank.

[Rusty]

How did you get on then?

[pixsaudisex2]

Personally think the test man failed me on my 1st attempt because i was so blooming good.. :mischeif::mischeif::mischeif:

[pixsaudisex2]

I like to see anyone reverse using RS2 mirrors

[liggy]

i passed first time, twice... carried 3 points for speeding on my 50cc moped which i self de restricted when i was 16 lol, my parents never knew about this at the time
i was later stopped by the law driving my first car ('f' reg nissan micra) and they deemed it unsafe due to the battery being not secured so that earned me another 3 points :corey:...
6 points in first 2 years = disqualification and the need to re sit my test.
happily i passed both theory and practical tests first time twice...

[s2_bo]

When i was in Mombassa i met a guy that had lithely bought his test and all he had to do was start the car and drive out of the parking space. And he seamed to think thats how its done over there...

Just saying as some people think its so easy to pass it the UK, it all depends on circumstances.

I failed first time, due to a :corey: instructor. I gave up and have been driving with out a licence for 10 years..

[sidrick]

And will turn your attention away from the test, and you will make a mistake and fail.

No. It allows you to relax and act more natural rather than over-thinking the situation.

[prj]

Sorry if this had been covered (I'm on page 1 of a 3 page thread) but I advise completely the opposite!

Speak to the person doing the test, ask them if they have plans for holidays or Christmas. It relaxes the situation ten fold.

And will turn your attention away from the test, and you will make a mistake and fail.

[sidrick]

Whatever you do, don't start chatting with the instructor.

Sorry if this had been covered (I'm on page 1 of a 3 page thread) but I advise completely the opposite!

Speak to the person doing the test, ask them if they have plans for holidays or Christmas. It relaxes the situation ten fold.

[A80Avant]

Took my exams in Greece at the age of 18, and failed on a reverse turn where i was a bit futher away from the pavement.
I was rushing as i had to also go to my grandfather's funeral as well at the time, so dont know what stressed me most. The tutor wasnt the greatest either, but passed a few weeks later.

as people said previously, take your time, and dont think that you will be driving the RS right away, even if you are better than Jenson!

My wife drives the RS as it should be driven, which is why i dont give her the car! haha (just joking)!

[bilko0795]

Passed first time in an army landrover in Germany took the tick test (german theory test ) then the practical was told i can now drive ha ha.oh it was 34yrs ago and i never did do a test in uk until my Hgv 10yrs ago it seems iff you passed the army test you were the best another ha ha. the best thing is iv had one bump in 34yrs and that was last year when i clipped yes an army lorry parked in strensham services broke his mirror, told him i was a military trained driver he said that was ok then serious though do the basics as were taught and you will be ok good luck.

[Tonks4x4]

Passed my theory 1 week after my 17th. Passed the practical 4 weeks after my birthday. Only hired a driving instructor for 1 hour assessment and 1 hour for my test

[driftin jo]

My mates father is a examiner and he said it is not a good idea for a girl to put on a short skirt and a low cut top, he says examiners have seen it many times and know you are trying to help your case by doing this and many of them will deliberately be more critical of you as a result.
He said it is more likely to make them fail you than pass.

He said 'tell her to dress smart not tarty, don't put loads of perfume on as this is very annoying in cars, make the examiner feel safe with your driving and you will pass, if he feels nerves or frightened by anything you do you have failed'.