I failed.

[Svenskaflicka]

I didn't pass the test. I made 3 mistakes. First, I drove passed the turn I should have made because I wasn't paying attention to a sign. Second, I got confused at a road construction, and made an unnecessary stop while I tried to snap out of mental blackout to decide which way to go. And third, I missed an approaching car from the left, so I had to hit the breaks so I wouldn't crash into him.

The tester also thought I need to improve my technique a little, since I tend to loose speed when I read signs or change lanes. He also thought it might be a good idea if I learned to follow directions.

I tried to point out that while I did drive the wrong way, I drove the wrong way in a very safe and secure and controlled manor. He didn't buy it.

I'm not as sad as I thought I'd be, just a tad disappointed, since it's gonna cost me even more money now. The traffic school seem to have confidence in me, however. They have scheduled another test on the 30th (of THIS month!), and only 3 lessons before that.

I've been to an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant with M and her baby T, which cheered me up a lot. I'll skip the booze and head straight for the manga-and-pastry indulgence. It's just as self-destructive, but it tastes better and is funnier.

Thank you for your sweet care, I felt it.

 

[English Lady]

It happens, My sister took 4 tests, but in everynbody but the examiners mind she was capable of the driving on her first test -it was the nerves of the situation that got to her

Have another go when you feel up to it and you'll do fine

 

[rgraham666]

You'll get it next time Svenska. I failed my first test because of nerves as well.

*HUGS*

 

[mlady_france]

Hang in there. I failed my first test as well. And the second time I passed but the damn computer system went down and I couldn't get the hard copy of my license. I went in there every week and every time I did the system crashed! Finally my papers expired, and I had to start all over with the written test again. Hopefull the third time is the charm and I'll pass Saturday and get that stupid card. Then I can start speeding anf forget all the other road rules.

 

[neonlyte]

Lots of people fail first time, nerves mostly though I did have a girlfriend who crashed into another car.

My daughter, waiting patiently to exit the Driving Test Centre had another car reverse into her, no real damage done, except to her confidence. The examiner (male) insisted they continue with the test - with the inevitable result. She had the same examiner two more times and finally passed with a lady examiner who chatted with her as the drove around the town.

Good luck for next time.

 

[SensualCealy]

Not passing the first time can be a blessing. It makes you think a bit harder when it comes time to regular driving. I did pass the first time by the skin of my teeth. It was the first snow storm of the year and we had a new car. The little pictures on the defrost didnt make any sense to me. I couldnt figure out how to work it.
I did everything he asked me and I did notice the windows getting really cloudy, not being sure if he would get upset with me taking my hands off the wheel I didnt touch the defrost. (not that I could work it anyway! lol) So he did it for me. We got back to the office and he said, you passed but... make sure you get your parents to give you a lesson on the defrost and heat, you cant always drive on sunny days! Nice guy!

Hubby however failed his first time!
C

 

[minsue]

Next time, 'Flicka.

*HUGS*

 

[cloudy]

I failed the first time I tried, too. Went back a week later and passed with flying colors.

You'll do fine.

 

[impressive]

I failed the first time I tried, too. Went back a week later and passed with flying colors.

You'll do fine.

I failed my first (written) test. Good thing it was on paper. I might not have survived if I'd turned into oncoming traffic for real.

 

[Dar~]

My husband (nerd that he is) never had to take a driver's test. The girl behind the window at the DMV was flirting too much to notice that she had issued him a license instead of a Permit. Thank God the Father in Law was very responsible and made him learn how to drive. He had never been behind the wheel at all.

I failed my drivers test twice. In my own defense the man I took it with both times sat in my passenger seat and everytime I did anything he sighed, clicked his tongue, and wrote something. It was very intimidating. The third time, I took it with a really nice girl who was just really quiet.

 

[oggbashan]

I passed my car driving test first time but I had been riding a motorcycle for 5 years and 2 years on a motorcycle combination which takes up as much room as a car.

My motorcycle tests? I failed the first one by falling off when doing an emergency stop. The second one was aborted when the motorcycle wouldn't start (B****y 2-strokes!). The third one I took on the combination. Two-thirds of the way through the test the examiner was sitting in the sidecar and my clutch cable broke. I continued with clutchless gear-changes and started from rest by sneaky shoves with my right foot (sidecar on the left in UK) until he asked me to do a hill start. I then admitted that the clutch cable had broken 10 minutes earlier. He passed the hill start and I passed the test.

My driving test was a Saturday morning in a London High Street. I spent most of the test trying to turn right across the heavy traffic. I think I passed because the traffic hadn't bothered me. I'd been commuting to London on the motorcycle combination so I thought Saturday morning traffic was light compared to the rush hour.

Better luck next time, Svenskaflicka. Confidence in your own ability is important. If the instructors think you can do it then you will.

Og

 

[Halo_n_horns]

I didn't fail at my first driving test, but I've failed at a lot of other stuff that I shouldn't have. If you want a really good way to feel better about yourself, read almost any of the biographies about Abraham Lincoln. He failed at all kinds of stuff prior to becoming the President. Perhaps this is just a sign that you're on your way to better things.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/auto/drive1.gif

Just an idea, but if you now know the route the tester will have you drive you might want to do a walk through, at least of the city parts. Construction never fails to confuse, and driving in unfamiliar places is always a little disconcerting. Maybe that's not the case, but even if you've been somewhere many times it all appears a little different when you're the person behind the wheel. I don't think you'll have any problem when you go back and take the test. Best of luck with the remaining lessons, and congratulations in advance on your next test.

~lucky

 

[Svenskaflicka]

http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/auto/drive1.gif

Just an idea, but if you now know the route the tester will have you drive you might want to do a walk through, at least of the city parts. Construction never fails to confuse, and driving in unfamiliar places is always a little disconcerting. Maybe that's not the case, but even if you've been somewhere many times it all appears a little different when you're the person behind the wheel. I don't think you'll have any problem when you go back and take the test. Best of luck with the remaining lessons, and congratulations in advance on your next test.

~lucky

Yeah, I did practise the 4 most common test routes. It was the mind slip at the construction and the two sloppy situations that broke me, really. Perhaps I was more nervous than I realized.

Oh, well... the only thing that really bugs me is that this is going to cost me another 2585:-

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Oh, well... the only thing that really bugs me is that this is going to cost me another 2585:-

I'm never a fan of spending more money than I have to, but the freedom of being able to drive is priceless to me. Now you know what to look for and that'll be a huge advantage when you go next time.



~luckyhttp://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/blume/194.gif

 

[TheEarl]

My sister took her first test and did everything perfectly. She aced all the various bits and pieces and then was driving back to the test centre to be told that she'd passed. On the road just before turning into the test centre, some stupid woman stepped out right in front of her and both my sister and the tester hit the brakes at the same time (dual-control car). The woman walked off, blissfully unaware that by stepping out into the road in front of a car, she'd not only nearly caused an accident, but had just cause my sister to fail her driving test (as soon as the instructor touches a control, even if the learner hits the control at the same time, it's an instant fail).

My sister went on to fail her next 4 tests through nerves. She's an excellent driver now though.

The Earl

 

[Svenskaflicka]

My sister took her first test and did everything perfectly. She aced all the various bits and pieces and then was driving back to the test centre to be told that she'd passed. On the road just before turning into the test centre, some stupid woman stepped out right in front of her and both my sister and the tester hit the brakes at the same time (dual-control car). The woman walked off, blissfully unaware that by stepping out into the road in front of a car, she'd not only nearly caused an accident, but had just cause my sister to fail her driving test (as soon as the instructor touches a control, even if the learner hits the control at the same time, it's an instant fail).

My sister went on to fail her next 4 tests through nerves. She's an excellent driver now though.

The Earl

Exchange the woman for a car, and there's my situation...

 

[yui]

In the area I live in, everyone has a license at sixteen. I think I might be more nervous if I had to take the test now. It's like I was too stupid at sixteen to think about all the things that could go wrong.

Better luck next time, Svenska! Do your best!

 

[kendo1]

Good luck next time Sven,Maybe you should try shaving?
I sympathise with you Ogg, but I passed my M/C test first time,then drove around for a few years before doing my car test. It makes it so much easier the more practice you get.( Happy memories driving my Thunderbird)
Just drive and drive Sven.

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

Kendo, I would duck if I were you. Don't ever call svenska sven. She doesn't like it very much.

 

[BigAndTall]

Yeah, I did practise the 4 most common test routes. It was the mind slip at the construction and the two sloppy situations that broke me, really. Perhaps I was more nervous than I realized.

Oh, well... the only thing that really bugs me is that this is going to cost me another 2585:-

How much is 2585 in USD?

Is that few mistakes really that much to kill off a test?

(I don't remember my test, only that it was quick and I got done on the first try, but I had been driving since age 8)

 

[TheEarl]

Is that few mistakes really that much to kill off a test?

In England, being forced to slam on the brakes for anything other than another road user/pedestrian doing something incredibly stupid is an automatic fail as it's causing an unnecessary hazard to anyone driving behind you.

The Earl

 

[Liar]

Is that few mistakes really that much to kill off a test?

It's gotten increasingly harder to get a license. My dad knocked over a trashcan on the sidewalk and nearly killed a small dog on his test round and still got his lisence. I hesitated half a second at a heavily trafficed roundabout, and that was enough to fail me.

#L

 

[snooper]

As I said to my ex- when she failed her test. More lessons are cheaper than buying you a car.