KamaSupra Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Well guys and gals, my girlfriend has just passed her driving test on her 7th attempt So I was wondering how many attempts did it take everyone else and if you had failed before passing, what did you fail on? I passed on my 3rd test simply because- *1st test I stuck in the outside lane all the way down a duel carriageway for a few miles not letting anyone pass *2nd test I went down a one way street and was asked to turn right. But I stayed to the left side of the road and went right, which was dangerous because if somebody came up in the right hand lane I would have cut in front of them when turning. Took me 3 tests but I think I'm a good driver now, as I've been driving 10 years and driven stupid miles in my mobile job and I've had no accidents and never will touch wood So how many tests did you take and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Turned 17 in December 2005 and passed in March 2006, 1st time IMO, if you fail 3 times, you shouldn't be able to try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I took one test and passed, only had 7 lessons too did alot of driving in my own car with my dad though congrats to your girlfriend by the way, although 7 times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I passed 2nd time. Its too hard to explain what i failed on, but it was an infamous failing area which my driving instructor FAILED to tell me about until after i'd failed my test. Fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed first time round for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 passed first time with 1 minor fault, going to slow. since then been done speeding twice, ironically, never in the supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed first time, had just turned 18, six months after I first sat behind the wheel of a car. Legally. I had to do the test in my Dad's 1980 Volvo 244, which I'd never driven before the day of the test. Power assisted steering in that tank would've been nice. Passed my truck test first time round as well, 21 at the time. Had to do that test in a truck I'd never clapped eyes on before the test day too. They keep throwing curve balls at me. I can't wait to see what they give me on the day I take my pilot's test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm not liking all you guys who passed 1st time, 3 is my lucky number though so maybe that's why I passed 3rd go Yeah 7 attempts for my girlfriend and hundreds of driving lessons over the last few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed first time, but then I'd been driving for four years anyway. My mate saw me on my test and tried to cut me up in his mustard yellow Vauxhall Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I passed on my second attempt. I think I failed the first test because of not going out far enough on a roundabout, while going straight across, second exit. I straddled the outer/inner areas. Plus, I remember a cyclist disappearing under my front wheels, but I don't think that had anything to do with it. I did my second test in my mum's Mini 1275, and it was a breeze. What a lovely little car. Shame my sister had it after her, and completely neglected it, and it just rusted away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Turned 17 in December 2005 and passed in March 2006, 1st time IMO, if you fail 3 times, you shouldn't be able to try again. Why? There are a lot of reasons for failing your test and generally it has nothing to do with being a good or safe driver. Mrs H took 5 attempts and she is a much better driver than I am. I passed first time after 8 weeks of lessons at 17. I then go in my Ford Fiesta and drove like an absolute cock until I got 6 points for speeding. Under todays laws I would have been banned and lost my licence for 6 months. I have since gone on to damage a number of cars and only last week left my handbrake off and rescued my Audi as it rolled down the street. Passing your test has nothing to do with how good of a driver you are, you learn how to pass a test. Your decision making and reactions are only really tested over the years that follow and the differing conditions. You can also just be unlucky with the examiner that you get. For me, you should have to take your test every 10 years to keep you on your toes. Driving standards are at an all time low and something needs to be done to get the idiots off the road. Punishing people who are taking a test as a one off is not the way to go. FWIW I drove awfully on my test and somehow got a pass from a female examiner. She was renowned for failing people and I was surprised that she passed me. I even asked her if she was sure..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have since gone on to damage a number of cars and only last week left my handbrake off and rescued my Audi as it rolled down the street. Classic H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I passed car/motorbike tests first time but there was a guy infront of me waving a red flag so probably doesnt count. Doubt i'd pass either test now As for people taking numerous attempts to pass i think 3 goes is fair enough but after that get the bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed first time, later that night I had the police at my door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Classic H. I am glad you are laughing as it wasn't funny at the time. You have been in my street and seen how steep it is. Last Saturday whilst taking Ellis to football I reversed into the street and left the wheels on half lock. I then decided to put some rubbish in our bin before I set off and got out of the car, two or three steps away from the car I hear Ellis shouting DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD..!! I turned around to see the car rollling away with the drivers door open. I managed to get back to the car, jump in, close the door hit the brake and stop the car before it curled into our neighbours driveway. The boot was well past the brick pillars of the drive and how the car ended up perfectly between them was a fluke. If I wouldn't have been successful, I would have lost the boot, back bumper, drivers door and had a son that would be mentally scarred for life. Good driver, my arse..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 First time. I was at school with someone who got into double figures I believe before finally passing. I still remember him saying, after failing several times already, "I'm OK, apart from when it comes to the steering". Which is afterall quite an important part of driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 First time in South Africa, first time in Japan... But I did start driving when I was 11years old, got fined for unlicensed driving once... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passing your test has nothing to do with how good of a driver you are, you learn how to pass a test. Your decision making and reactions are only really tested over the years that follow and the differing conditions. You can also just be unlucky with the examiner that you get. For me, you should have to take your test every 10 years to keep you on your toes. Driving standards are at an all time low and something needs to be done to get the idiots off the road. Punishing people who are taking a test as a one off is not the way to go. 1st time passer here, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 First timer here as well my test was booked after 5 lessons. Never driven before but picked it up off my dad who was an IAM instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 First timer here as well my test was booked after 5 lessons. Never driven before but picked it up off my dad who was an IAM instructor. No lessons for me I bought a mk1 mexico, slapped some L plates on it and got my mates to sit with me while i drove everyone around for a couple of weeks then took my test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 8 hours of lessons after my 17th birthday, then passed first time. My brother passed on his 6th go, but is a perfectly good driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed 2nd time (even though I had been driving for 2 years before my first test). I failed before I got out of the car park... I knew it was going to be fun when in the driving centre room I ended up with an old women pensioner! I had to walk slowly to the car it took ages just getting there! Felt like I was walking with my nan. Anyway she made me do a reserve into a bay, which I was glad about as it is dead easy. So I waited for the car park to clear, then reversed in looking in all directions & neatly put into the bay, with equal amount of space on either side... sorted, NOT! After the test she told me that I got 5 minors but I failed... because I didn't look enough times to the left when reversing into the bay (she said, what if a car came into the car park). I said, that I looked 3 times but didn't look anymore as I already parked into the bay & also because we were at the far end of the car park (good 100 metre from the entrance) & if someone came in then I'd notice straight away as I am looking at the wing mirrors reversing up... she had a blank expression on her face. 2nd time, turned up late, instructor brought a new diesel car... got 2 minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed theory first time Passed practical first time. Failed my cycling proficiency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Passed theory first time Passed practical first time. Failed my cycling proficiency ^^^^^^ LOL my girlfriend can't believe how so many of you passed first time, to tell you the truth I can't believe it either I notice none of the female members are posting on this topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I did 1 for a car, 2 for a bike, and 1 for the IAM test. Does that make it four? An old schoolmate of mine took 4, coining the phrase "Dave is the only bloke I know with a season ticket at the test centre"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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