And I just know I'm going to fail. I know it's such a negative outlook, but it's really how I feel. Even though my instructor reckons I'm a good driver & should've passed on my 3rd test. I just don't think I have it in me, when it comes to manoeuvres, my mind goes to jelly & I get stuck.
I have had one lesson since my last test, which was 2 months ago, I refuse to go out in our car with my husband because he really is awful with me, he constantly shouts & grabs the wheel so I haven't even been driving our car at all as I feel thoroughly rubbish when in the car with him.
I'm 44, I didn't learn till 2 years ago & was extremely nervous. I never had any encouragement from my parents when I was younger, in fact, they encouraged me more not to learn to drive!
My theory expires in Jan 18. I'm half thinking that this is it, failing now I should just stop & not bother anymore.
The only reason I took up learning was for my kids, so I could get them out & about while OH is at work. I just feel defeated already. Why should I even bother taking the test if I know I'm going to fail & waste the £100+ I hear you asking - I know I've asked myself the same question - well it's like buying a lotto ticket - you buy one, thinking, or knowing deep down you aren't going to win anything that week, however, there's that 1% of just maybe, just maybe, you could get lucky & hit the jackpot. It's a really big, huge shot, but just maybe. Although you know it's highly unlikely. That's how I'm feeling about my upcoming test!
I do feel like what's wrong with me! Am I really that dumb! A lady who I worked with learned & passed (her 1st test) within 6 months! 2yrs on & im still at it! Is that trying to tell me something?
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Driving Test - 4th one soon....
youvegottobekidding · 09/08/2017 18:12
Hi OP, I passed on my fourth test and I was a very nervous but capable driver (still crap at parallel parking and don't do it if I can help it!!) Could a friend or another relative other than your husband take you out, what seemed to get me was I'd never driven with someone other than my instructor, the day before my fourth and final go I went out with my auntie who was a terrible driver but it did the job! Also they usually tend to stick to one or two routes, particular roads to do a turn in the road or a reverse round the corner, go to where you went on your previous tests and just practice the same thing again and again, also if you can have a lesson just before your test to warm you up. Roads will be quieter with the kids off as well so you have that on your side. Don't give up 
Hi op, I am doing my third test end of this month and feel the same as you. Not much advice but hope you feel better knowing you aren't the only one 
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