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Gah, am very nervous!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I have my (first) driving test at 8.20 (which is why I'm up at this godawful hour!)

I'm practically pooing my pyjamas!!!

Cross your fingers for me - please? I'm going to need it!
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Good luck! Come back and tell us how you did :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hope it goes well.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Good luck, although you're probably half way through it just now!
  • Indrid ColdIndrid Cold Posts: 16,688 Skive's The Limit
    Good luck!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Thanks everyone.

    I failed quite spectacularly - 14 minors, 2 majors and 1 dangerous fault. But to be fair (and even the examiner admitted it - bitch) it was a nasty time, and the hurricane was making everyone drive like maniacs. Still sucks :crying:

    Never mind, next one on the 27th!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ach never mind, all the best people pass 2nd time around anyway ;)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    nicx1811 wrote:
    hurricane

    You got a hurricane there?:crazyeyes
  • Indrid ColdIndrid Cold Posts: 16,688 Skive's The Limit
    Tweety wrote:
    You got a hurricane there?:crazyeyes
    Seconded :crazyeyes: And they let you take a test during it??

    Don't worry though, I don't know about "best people 2nd time" and all that but I do know that it's quite rare to pass on the 1st try.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Tweety wrote:
    You got a hurricane there?:crazyeyes

    :lol::lol: God sorry, I meant to put "hurricane type weather", but my phone keeps going off and I must of been distracted!! No it's not a hurricane, just very windy and extremely rainy here today. It's clearing up now though (typically)
  • littlemissylittlemissy Posts: 9,972 Supreme Poster
    nicx1811 wrote:
    Thanks everyone.

    I failed quite spectacularly - 14 minors, 2 majors and 1 dangerous fault. But to be fair (and even the examiner admitted it - bitch) it was a nasty time, and the hurricane was making everyone drive like maniacs. Still sucks :crying:

    Never mind, next one on the 27th!

    Gah, sorry to hear that. But as glittery said, all the best drivers fail at least once ;)

    Fingers crossed for the 27th though :D
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I don't get that. 'All the bset people pass 2nd time' Sounds like an attempt to justify them failing.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Good luck for next time. People failing first time is usually down to nerves I think
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I don't get that. 'All the bset people pass 2nd time' Sounds like an attempt to justify them failing.


    same...
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Of course it's an attempt to justify it :D
    I failed on my second so if the theory continues, by the time I pass I will be excellent :p
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Glad my roads are safe for a bit longer! ;) Sorry you didn't pass, Nic :(.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Never mind hey ;)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Oh *crosses fingers for next month*

    You always gotta wonder though, if you failed, how in the world some of those fucking idiot drivers out there ever passes. Though I guess 3 point paralell parking isn't exatly the same as merging onto another car.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    You always gotta wonder though, if you failed, how in the world some of those fucking idiot drivers out there ever passes.

    Bribes and sexual favours of course :p
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    GoodFella wrote:
    Bribes and sexual favours of course :p

    Oh well, if you can give head whilst driving, they do deserve to pass ;)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If it makes you feel any better, I failed my test 5 times.

    I've still not passed.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I too failed numerous times and have now had many thousands of miles of happy motoring. woo.

    Of course, it's stupidly expensive.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Of course it's an attempt to justify it :D
    I failed on my second so if the theory continues, by the time I pass I will be excellent :p
    Ah, ok then. Just checking :D
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Aww dont let it blow your confidence and good luck for next time!! I'll have everything crossed for you :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Iv'e got mine next week, 3rd time lucky !!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I don't get that. 'All the bset people pass 2nd time' Sounds like an attempt to justify them failing.

    I'm not sure. It's not a universal thing, but the three most horrifically bad (like, upsettingly bad) drivers in my family all passed their test first time. And it wasn't in the old days when all you had to do was count the wheels and you'd pass, they're all under 30. My brother in particular is so bad that my dad flat out refuses to get in the car with him, and my nephew (who doesn't get travel sick) pukes every time his daddy is driving.

    I think sometimes when people pass easily, they can get a bit cocky, and don't take as much care as they should.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kaffrin wrote:

    I think sometimes when people pass easily, they can get a bit cocky, and don't take as much care as they should.

    Exactly what my boyfriend said.

    And thanks btw everyone, for all the nice comments :) I feel super loved as my family have been lovely to me all day, and I keep being given litres of tea (my life source)!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I don't get that. 'All the bset people pass 2nd time' Sounds like an attempt to justify them failing.
    It was an attempt to lighten the situation so Nic didnt feel bad. I dont need to justify failing, I failed cos I didnt do my best.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Glittery wrote:
    It was an attempt to lighten the situation so Nic didnt feel bad. I dont need to justify failing, I failed cos I didnt do my best.

    Heehee, and I failed because I just blatantly drove terribly! :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    nicx1811 wrote:
    Heehee, and I failed because I just blatantly drove terribly! :)
    Well technically I failed cos I stalled going up a hill cos I got distracted by a girls boots :o
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kaffrin wrote:
    I'm not sure. It's not a universal thing, but the three most horrifically bad (like, upsettingly bad) drivers in my family all passed their test first time. And it wasn't in the old days when all you had to do was count the wheels and you'd pass, they're all under 30. My brother in particular is so bad that my dad flat out refuses to get in the car with him, and my nephew (who doesn't get travel sick) pukes every time his daddy is driving.

    I think sometimes when people pass easily, they can get a bit cocky, and don't take as much care as they should.
    But passing *isn't* easy. I passed first time, but failed the theory test 3 times (well, the hazard perception part). My test definitely wasn't easy. I do ok driving around though. Maybe people do get a bit cocky when they pass, but I think that's the same with almost anyone who passes, first time or twelfth time. Once they've passed they think, "well, this driving lark is easy". What I take umbrage with, however, is how people say something like 'all the best people pass the second time' which (IMO) somehow detracts from the success of those who passed first time. If people were good drivers, they'd pass first time. The reason people don't pass first time is because, at the time, they weren't good drivers. Why are you better because you (general, not specific use of 'you' here) passed second time? What makes you better than people who pass first time? Are people who pass twelfth time better than people who pass second time? To me, it seems like an attempt to make a fail into something less than it is, and to derive some form of consolation from the statement.
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