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Blackstar
06-07-2006, 13:11
Test date 24th July :-/ i'm sure it will be fine but nervous as hell :-[
Will let you know how it goes, two days before my birthday fantastic timing ;D
Stan_Lite
06-07-2006, 13:28
Good luck :)
I was really nervous before mine but I had a really friendly examiner who helped me relax - it was a breeze.
Mine was back in the dark ages though when it was quite a bit easier than it is nowadays :P
Stan :)
Test date 24th July :-/ i'm sure it will be fine but nervous as hell :-[
Will let you know how it goes, two days before my birthday fantastic timing ;D
Double celebration then.
Good luck, I remember mine like it was 17 years ago.
Oh wait it was 17 years ago.
Good luck :)
I just checked to see when I took my test, turns it out was 10 years ago today!
Good luck Paula.
*checks*
March 1986 :eek:
Good luck Paula.
*checks*
March 1986 :eek:
*checks also*
1st December 1989.
Feek still wins though.
Matblack
06-07-2006, 14:24
16/10/89
MB
Admiral Huddy
06-07-2006, 15:26
Good Luck Paula..
Fingers legs and toes crossed Â*8-)
I passed my test on my 18th birthday Â*- 25th Feb 1986 on my 4th attempt hehe ::)
1st November 1992, I'm so old! :'( Passed the second time after failing quite magnificently the first time around!
Only passed mine in novemeber. Had a phobia of driving after an incident when I was 17 but decided to beat it by gritting my teeth and getting behind the wheel.
Took 3 attempts to pass mind. First time I failed for 'hugging a roundabout'. What can I say? I'm a loving person!
Only passed mine in novemeber. Had a phobia of driving after an incident when I was 17 but decided to beat it by gritting my teeth and getting behind the wheel.
Took 3 attempts to pass mind. First time I failed for 'hugging a roundabout'. What can I say? I'm a loving person!
So you were a n00bie driver @ the swansea meet? I had no idea!
Paula - I hope you pass :p
Only passed mine in novemeber. Had a phobia of driving after an incident when I was 17 but decided to beat it by gritting my teeth and getting behind the wheel.
Took 3 attempts to pass mind. First time I failed for 'hugging a roundabout'. What can I say? I'm a loving person!
So you were a n00bie driver @ the swansea meet? I had no idea!
Yup. As soon as we lost Lostkat I said to Muban 'Bugger. I'm going to have to lead them there now and I've never driven there before!' Panic!
Good luck Paula!
Good luck :)
I was incredibly nervous, failed the first time due to being 'hesistant' when a rubbish truck appeared in a practically one way bridge in the middle of nowhere.
Passed the second time with np and the examiner then was fantastic :)
Good luck :)
I was incredibly nervous, failed the first time due to being 'hesistant' when a rubbish truck appeared in a practically one way bridge in the middle of nowhere.
Would it have made a difference if it had been a decent truck rather than a rubbish one? ;)
Roberta, I remember the feekmobile crew having a light hearted dig at your driving in Swansea and then feeling all guilty when someone said you'd only passed a few weeks before *blush*
I was crapping myself to be honest!
Of course, I drive like a pro now. *ahem*
Good luck :)
I was incredibly nervous, failed the first time due to being 'hesistant' when a rubbish truck appeared in a practically one way bridge in the middle of nowhere.
Would it have made a difference if it had been a decent truck rather than a rubbish one? ;)
Yes, it wouldn't have distracted me by being so ugly :D /girly comment :P
Best of luck!
It's great because
a.) even if you fail, you have your birthday 2 days later anyway
b.) if you pass, you'll have bonus fun from the birthday too.
You can't really lose! :p
Best of luck!
It's great because
a.) even if you fail, you have your birthday 2 days later anyway
b.) if you pass, you'll have bonus fun from the birthday too.
You can't really lose! :p
Good theory, except I will be there on her sofa waiting for her return.
I dont think I will be able to stop myself from even small jibes if she fails. Being a girlie type though, she will probably be in floods of tears if I even suggest she is unfit for the roads... Its a tough life isnt it :( :p
I was fine when I failed - I only burst into tears and hugged the examiner when I passed!
Blackstar
08-07-2006, 19:43
Good theory, except I will be there on her sofa waiting for her return.
I dont think I will be able to stop myself from even small jibes if she fails. Being a girlie type though, she will probably be in floods of tears if I even suggest she is unfit for the roads... Its a tough life isnt it :( :p
If you say one thing, even a little jibe i will make you sleep in the spare room until you go home. :p
Yes i will probably cry, if i pass or fail i'm silly like that.
Good luck Paula :)
Keep your cool and you'll be fine :)
It took me 4 goes to pass my test. First examiner I had was the most notorious in Lincoln for failing people, he said I should've passed- so why did he fail me? Second was a guy who'd only recently switched from instructor to examiner, it was more like a driving lesson than a test which made me relax too much. Cant remember the 3rd. 4th time lucky, it was a woman examiner who just let me get on with it.
4 is my lucky number, I passed 4th time on the 4/10/00 and mine was the 4th pass certificate from the examiner's book :)
good luck
im sure you will do just fine :)
Good luck! Don't do what I did when I passed, and say "Thank god for that, I thought I'd failed when I didn't indicate onto the dual carriageway back there... um..." :lipsrsealed:
When I passed my test, the examiner worked with me at BT. We were both skiving so he had to pass me really. ;D
Good luck! Don't do what I did when I passed, and say "Thank god for that, I thought I'd failed when I didn't indicate onto the dual carriageway back there... um..." :lipsrsealed:
LOL! ;D
Good luck Paula, you'll be reet :) Your perception of cars and driving will change completely when you've passed your test too. So much FREEDOM :D
I passed mine 1st time on 18th Feburary 1998. I was shocked and amazed because I genuinely didn't think I was going to pass. The night before I'd had a test run in our old Peugeot 309 and I was absolutely awful. I just had luck on my side that day :)
Admiral Huddy
11-07-2006, 11:26
..so do I win the longest driver award? What do I get for a prize?
Blackstar
23-07-2006, 21:58
Its tomorrow *bricking it*
Good luck!
*crosses fingers*
LeperousDust
23-07-2006, 22:51
I just had luck on my side that day :)
All lies, it was that low cut top wasn't it?
Its tomorrow *bricking it*
Good luck!
Easier said than done, but stay relaxed and in control, and you'll do fine.
Nervousness leads to mistakes, so try to stay calm.
Good luck! Tell us how it goes.
Good luck Paula! You'll do great!
Good luck - you'll be fine :D
Blackstar
24-07-2006, 14:45
I failed, not even a huge fault. Only had 8 minors but i got to some traffic lights was about to stop as there were two cars with right of way and the **** stopped me and stalled me in the middle of the road ******.
I failed, not even a huge fault. Only had 8 minors but i got to some traffic lights was about to stop as there were two cars with right of way and the **** stopped me and stalled me in the middle of the road ******.
Awww :(
Don't worry, all the best people pass the second time ;)
Blackstar
24-07-2006, 15:10
Could be worse, could have been one of the people i killed ;)
leowyatt
24-07-2006, 15:12
Awww :(
Don't worry, all the best people pass the second time ;)
Here here :) the bestest people pass 2nd time round ;)
Could be worse, could have been one of the people i killed ;)
Nah they always allow one casualty per driving test :D
That sucks.. chalk it down to experience, even though it doesn't sound like it was your fault much. Meh, book the next one and get it passed. :)
Awww :(
Don't worry, all the best people pass the second time ;)
That's what they say to make them feel less like losers :p
Seeriously though that's tough luck Paula. :( When you booking yourself in again? You obviously are ready to pass - you just need to go and kick ass :D
Gah, never mind, I passed second time (barely). As you know it's luck of the draw as well as you are driving under a lot of stress and in an unatural and unrelaxed style.
Blackstar
24-07-2006, 17:05
I can't get another test date until early September! Grrr.
I can't get another test date until early September! Grrr.
Doh :(
Keep ringing 'em they often have cancellations. It might be worth it? Don't stop practicing though, but don't get into bad habits.
Lynnie_pitch nee Leigh
24-07-2006, 19:24
I passed my test bonfire night last year :)
EDIT: bad luck Paula :( sorry you didn't pass
like Will said just keep checking with cemtres, but your driving instructor should help you with that so they have the car free
You can book online too. That's how I got a cancellation and got in quick.
Blackstar
24-07-2006, 21:07
I booked online the last time, my instructor is actually my primary school teachers husband and we are good friends. He straight away got on the phone and booked in another test as soon as he could (he even paid for it, i'm paying him back). Will try get cancelation but who knows.
I'm not upset i thought i would be :huh: how odd.
The only bad part is that the only driving i get to do is during lessons, as my parents both drive automatics and no insurance company will touch me on their cars. My instructor said he was proud of me as i'd had less than half the average time it takes to pass (or not pass :p but take my test).
I'm not upset i thought i would be :huh: how odd.
That's good :) I was :embarassed: Ended up crying on the way back which scared the life out of my instructor because he really didn't think I was the crying type ;D It was mainly because the examiner that failed me was a really miserable, patronising, nasty bloke. If he'd been nice about it, then I doubt I'd have reacted in that way.
LeperousDust
24-07-2006, 21:56
I failed the first time, but they couldn't stop me the second :D
They probably shouldn't have passed me at all, i was the one who slipped through the net ;)
You haven't seen Creature drive... :/
LeperousDust
24-07-2006, 22:19
I don't think i have actually, i've stuck behind other traffic everytime we've convoyed. Why is it THAT bad :D? :p
Matblack
24-07-2006, 22:56
Alex has actually been in the same car as me when I was driving so he can't scare that easily
MB
LeperousDust
24-07-2006, 23:06
:D
I must say it wasn't just any car either, it's a bit of a death trap, but not in the way my car is ie. falling apart.
The best part of that was when you suddenly realised we were at 130mph and we both hadn't realised ;D
Lynnie_pitch nee Leigh
25-07-2006, 13:12
Just incase you fancy having a look:
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/
Click on online booking option
Blackstar
28-07-2006, 15:55
Great news! New driving test date brought forward to 8th Aug :D
Creature
28-07-2006, 19:22
You haven't seen Creature drive... :/:embarassed:
Beansprout
28-07-2006, 22:19
Great news! New driving test date brought forward to 8th Aug :D
Good luck!!:D
Great news! New driving test date brought forward to 8th Aug :D
Thought that might happen. Great news :)
Stan_Lite
29-07-2006, 10:08
Bad luck first time hen :(
You'll know what to expect second time round :)
I will cross my fingers on the 8th for you.
Stan :)
Nice one, good luck with it, sure you'll do fine :D
I'll make sure I'm not anywhere near Edinburgh on the 8th then ;)
Good luck Miss Blackstar.
(In reality all the best people pass first time :D )
(In reality all the best people pass first time :D )
:cool:
My friend has just failled hers for "going too fast in a crowded street" I asked her what speed she was doing and she assured me she was doing 20mph, which sounds about right.
WTF? When she is out with me she is better than a lot of my mates who do have driving licences. Apparently the examiner was a woman who was in a bad mood fro the out. I said to complain but what use is it?
Creature
03-08-2006, 17:21
(In reality all the best people pass first time :D ):undecided: Not neccessarily true.
:undecided: Not neccessarily true.
Yes, yes it is. I passed first time and I'm the best at something.
Blackstar
08-08-2006, 12:46
I PASSED!!
WOO YAY!!
LeperousDust
08-08-2006, 13:11
:thumbsup:
Now what car you got sorted? Get your own insurance from the start, yeah costs a lot but well worth it, build up some NCB i didn't wish i did now. :(
Do the pass plus too, i wish i'd done that too :(!
Well done anyhow :D
Blackstar
08-08-2006, 13:13
Will do pass plus my instructor does it anyway. Not got a car yet, will need to save up for one.
Kell_ee001
08-08-2006, 13:21
\o/
Well done Blackstar!
:D
\o/ Well done.
On related matters, I passed the theory test yesterday ;)
Stan_Lite
08-08-2006, 13:39
\o/ Congratumalations Paula \o/.
Stan :)
LeperousDust
08-08-2006, 13:45
Not got a car yet, will need to save up for one.
Any old banger will do, few hundred on a car and then probably 1.5k a year for the insurance. If you get your own car your parents might help you with insurance. Think the best person to talk to about getting old bangers is Lopez but i might be wrong with that :D
Congrats :D
Any old banger will do, few hundred on a car and then probably 1.5k a year for the insurance. If you get your own car your parents might help you with insurance. Think the best person to talk to about getting old bangers is Lopez but i might be wrong with that :D
Nah if she's female it should be a bit nicer. Although I'm not sure how much the fact I was 21 when I got my first car affected it.
Mine was £600ish for a 1.2l clio.
LeperousDust
08-08-2006, 19:26
Congrats :D
Nah if she's female it should be a bit nicer. Although I'm not sure how much the fact I was 21 when I got my first car affected it.
Mine was £600ish for a 1.2l clio.
:'( :'(
I've been quoted 2.5k to renew my insurance on the 'mera. CIS just don't want me, but shopping around hasn't got me many better deals. No NCB 19 male I face a steep hill. I'm currently looking for a cheap banger myself that I CAN actually realistically afford to insure (maybe not run though :D) in order to just accrue some bloody NCB!
One of my very biggest regrets is last years accident. If i could change anything that would definately be near the top of the list.
/Hates insurance
Ouch:( I do pity you :/
If I can get to 1 year's NCB then my insurance goes down to £300, much nicer.
Hoping to be able to get to 2 year's NCB and by then have more money so I can get a better car :)
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