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

[M_GORDON]

All in the first

[Dan]

Unfortunately, you can't overturn a fail - only appeal to waive the fee for a retest.

Too close alongside parked cars is a fair point - maybe a little harsh, but can't comment having not been there. At least you know for next time!

I don't get why he'd mark you down for allowing a learner to turn. Slightly different for an advanced test but no reason to fail at DSA level for that.

In terms of comments like "silly girl" I have no time for misogynistic, patronising crap like that. Complain. As a paying customer you have every right to be treated with respect.

[Greg_S]

Just thought technically on my trailer test I failed first time for driving too fast past parked cars..

[Keeper of The Kitten]

Bad luck Laura, just remember that you did a lot of stuff absolutely right. I can't add any advice that hasn't already been said, but you'll know what to do next time for sure.

For the record I passed first time and didn't shunt a car for years after that, but hell yeah I've broken a few since then. It happens - mostly to me!

[Fat Audi 80]

That's a shame. If the examiner really was a nob, you have a right to appeal. If he made you feel uncomfortable at the start or made inappropriate comments I would consider doing something about it.

Good luck next time.

[Laurel]

Good luck next time, unless Ross is bribing the examiners to keep your from driving the rs

No, Ross tells me it is impossible to get me insured on the RS2....I'm not buying it, but who cares? I'm a little too nervous to go from the 1.6 ltr Corsa to the RS2! lol It was enough of a shock to go to the 2ltr Golf!

I still feel robbed. The situation where I had an automatic fail happened 3 roads away from the test centre....on the way back. So I almost passed!

Nothing can describe just how dreadful it feels to fail. I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone! In fact, I can honestly say that failing that test was more painful than childbirth!

It sucked. Any tips on how to pass a test when the examiner is a total idiot would be great...

[andy10v]

Bad luck, that sounds really annoying though

However,

No, the best drivers pass 2nd time..

Good luck next time, unless Ross is bribing the examiners to keep your from driving the rs

[TimE-J]

3 minors sure is a good effort, bad luck on the test, best of luck next time!

[Laurel]

What's so awful was I parked up in the test centre at the end of my test and turned to the examiner beaming at him because I thought I had passed.

Oh the shame!

Next test is booked so I suppose I just need to dust myself off and try again....and hope I don't get an examiner who barks at me and calls me a "silly girl" for stopping to allow a learner to carry out a turn in the road - yes, because driving into the back of his car would have been really smooth.

It was a horrible experience, I'm all cried out now. Just feeling numb.

Next time I will pass. I hope.

[Rusty]

13th Jan is an awesome day, ESPECIALLY as it's a Friday

Bad luck on the test... Bit of a faff but 3 minors is a good effort for sure

[Sonic]

Was the major for trying to pass the parked cars then? Sounds harsh.

And what comments?

[Ross]

So this didn't end to well... 3 minors and one major.

Minor was for signalling too early (she cancelled then signalled when realising the corner was further away), and two for stalls as she was leaving the test centre (nerves!).

Otherwise a clean drive except for a residential street near the test centre, where she passed parked cars rather than waiting for clear traffic (room on the road to pass but less than 1m each side of the car, according to the examiner - what a nob).

Aparrently the examiner was bought in to cover, so not local and a complete to$$er with a bad attitude - he made some pretty inapproriate comments right at the start of the test which I'd love to give him a rather colourful mouthful about.

Lesson: be extra defensive, and take your instructor with you!

Next test booked for: Friday 13th Jan

[Dan]

The hazard perception test is a poorly-conceived endevour designed purely to put money in the pockets of Pearson Vue.

[Ross]

My mrs is learnig to drive, are there any recommended books and computer programs for the theory test etc?

The official DSA CD/DVD rom is very good. It includes the hazard perception videos to practise on.

[Jamo]

My mrs is learnig to drive, are there any recommended books and computer programs for the theory test etc?