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I passed!!!

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:39

Not a AIBU but posting shamelessly for traffic 🤣

After many many lessons and many failed tests I finally passed today! I'm over the moon and I just wanted to say to anyone who is on the same journey that I was and thinking to give up please don't! It's worth it in the end. It has been so difficult with a covid backlog to even book a test? Theory running out people making little sly digs but I did it today!!! And with only two minors!!!! Wooooo

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slapmyarseandcallmemary · 22/02/2024 22:38

Well done 👍🏼

Grammarmum · 22/02/2024 22:37

Well done you 😊

ScarlettSunset · 22/02/2024 22:35

Well done!!!!
Especially so at the moment when the backlog is still so massive.

LindorDoubleChoc · 22/02/2024 21:59

YABU

Floralnomad · 22/02/2024 21:50

Congratulations @strawberryblue 🎉🚙

Rainbowx · 22/02/2024 21:48

Congratulations 🎊

Runnerduck34 · 22/02/2024 21:19

Congratulations !

Mystro202 · 22/02/2024 21:00

Congratulations!!

Brenna24 · 22/02/2024 20:58

Congratulations 🎉👏 it took me 3 goes because of nerves. On my 3rd go I rolled back slightly right at the start on my hill start, decided that was it and I had failed and then promptly drove a really nice test. It turns out that rolling back is only a minor if you catch it and correct it properly. I have been driving for 29 years without incident now.

PrincessHoneysuckle · 22/02/2024 20:55

Congratulations!

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:55

Thank you @StarlightLime and all the rest of
You! reading all your
Messages and smiling I just can't believe I did it!!!!!

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:54

@NigellaAwesome I hope your daughter gets to her end of this driving journey soon! Good on her for keeping going

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:53

@NigellaAwesome yes they are super picky! Where I passed today pass rate is 34% and last time I took a test 5 of us in waiting room all 5 failed!!!

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StarlightLime · 22/02/2024 20:53

Delighted for you, op 🍾

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:53

@Notonthestairs thank you that means alot and it has been hard to keep going I probably have half given up at points but my instructor was brilliant and I just knew I had to keep trying! I'm glad I didn't give up

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Timetodownsize · 22/02/2024 20:52

I had decided if I didn't pass I would give up - I think that made me less stressed and I passed. Couldn't believe it ! @Glenthebattleostrich don't give up. I am so glad I kept going - especially now 30 years on as my DH may have to stop driving because of eyesight problems

NigellaAwesome · 22/02/2024 20:52

Well done!

We are trying to get DD through it. She has done 5 in the last 18 months and the last 3 times I thought she was really ready (I'm an advanced motorist, so whilst not a driving instructor I like to think I know good driving when I see it). IMO the examiners can be exceptionally picky and it is disheartening for her. The pass rate around here is about 28%.

She's taking a break at the moment.

Well done 👏

Catsmere · 22/02/2024 20:52

Well done OP! I didn’t learn to drive till my 50s and it took over a year to be ready for my test, and I barely squeaked through. It makes such a difference having that independence.

Notonthestairs · 22/02/2024 20:52

Congratulations for passing & for being so determined, it's very hard to keep going after set backs.

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 22/02/2024 20:50

Congratulations 🎉👏.

NobbyNobbs · 22/02/2024 20:50

Yey!! You've done it 🚘!!
Congratulations OP! X

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:49

@pinkberet 👏🏼

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:49

@Skiphopbump @Timetodownsize @Merryoldgoat well done to u also it's hard to keep going after failed tests it's so disheartening

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Sasqwatch · 22/02/2024 20:48

Congratulations 👏

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strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:48

@Glenthebattleostrich yes please don't give up! You can do it!!! X

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