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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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I am thinking about learning to drive, how long does it take to get your provisional licience?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    couple of weeks i think from sending it off, not long at all really.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    no, it's not long. there might be a waiting list for actually getting driving lessons though. there was where i live anyway.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Will take a couple weeks for it to come through

    i guess im lucky my sister is now a qualified driving instructor so i get lessons for the price of petrol :D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    ~kaz~ wrote:
    I am thinking about learning to drive, how long does it take to get your provisional licience?

    Yeah me too actually, had my provisional for quite a while now and think its time to get behind the wheel :D

    Provisional like everyone says doesnt take very long to come.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i should really get a reprint of my proper licence, lost the card within 2 weeks of getting it, luckily i havent been asked for it yet. been driving nearly 5 years aha
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    rachie004 wrote:
    Don't do it, because once u learn how to drive you'll get a car - and thats like letting a vacuum cleaner loose in your wallet/bank account

    Why? Is either learn to drive or get a flat.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I've got my driving test in ONE HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (not according to Thesite clocks, but they don't count!)
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    BunnieBunnie Posts: 6,099 Master Poster
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    I've got my driving test in ONE HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (not according to Thesite clocks, but they don't count!)
    oooh good luck babes, you will just gettin there now...thinking of you, not envying you in the slightest!! hope it all goes well, let us know! :thumb:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    good luck!

    shouldn't you be on your pre-test lesson now?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Did you pass :hyper:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    belated good luck
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    We're looking for someone to write a diary about learning to drive so if any of you decide to learn and are up for seeing your name in lights, drop me a PM ;)

    (diaries section )
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    The DVLA are pretty speedy at processing docus. Sent my prov form off a week before my 17th birthday, and was doing a lesson on the day. When i got my licence it only took a week before the day i passed. I've already had to show it once thanks to 2 lady coppers who obviously just wanted to get in the back of my car ;D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I failed ;(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    I failed ;(

    What on?

    Better luck next time.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    *Hugs* KHSS
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Mist wrote:
    What on?

    Better luck next time.

    Thanks :)

    I got 7 minors and then 2 majors which I didn't even think were that bad but apparently they were. Undue hesitation - I'd rather hesitate than crash :impissed:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    Thanks :)

    I got 7 minors and then 2 majors which I didn't even think were that bad but apparently they were. Undue hesitation - I'd rather hesitate than crash :impissed:

    True, but sometimes if someone was behind you and they expected you to go then that could cause a crash in itself. Technically their fault of course but still a crash. I guess that is why it is marked down.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    Thanks :)

    Undue hesitation

    Urgh, i HATE that. i failed one test because of that, but the thing is im sure if i'd have gone instead of waiting theyd have probably failed me for pulling out too soon or whatever...
    Good luck for next time, it took me 3 goes to pass but i got there in the end -you will too!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Well poo to all of you.

    I passed first time with 2 minors :razz:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Thunderstruck wrote:
    Well poo to all of you.

    I passed first time with 2 minors :razz:

    :p wanna take my test for me?!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Don't worry my boyfriend says it is a fact that people who pass on their second go are better drivers. I'm not sure if it true but he is a very good driver.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    :p wanna take my test for me?!

    The funny thing is, were I to take my test now, I'd probably fail. There is a world of difference between driving to pass your test and driving in the real world.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    They say if you take your test on your birthday you fail :p I was gone on my birthday and didn't take it for a week after. Thats why I passed in one go ;) (I dont know if it works like that down there, take the test the day you turn old enough, but oh well)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    I failed ;(

    Sorry to hear that, better luck next time.
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    Indrid ColdIndrid Cold Posts: 16,688 Skive's The Limit
    Little_one wrote:
    Don't worry my boyfriend says it is a fact that people who pass on their second go are better drivers. I'm not sure if it true but he is a very good driver.
    That sounds true, for a number of reasons.

    Don't worry KHSS, if that's why you failed you just need a little more practise to gain confidence. ;)
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    BunnieBunnie Posts: 6,099 Master Poster
    Knee High Stripy Socks wrote:
    I failed ;(
    oh poor babe, im sorry to hear that!! u will be fine next time, juts dont let it get you down!! good luck for next one (try get a cancellation)
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