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About to go for my 3rd driving test!

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Navigational · 23/02/2019 07:53

I haven't even told DP that I'm going for it. A last minute appointment came up and I decided to go for it as it seems no matter how much practice I get, my anxiety on the day takes over and I do something unexpected and fail. I'm pretty much resigned to failing again...please tell me I will pass someday. I don't know how many times I can keep doing this!

I watched a Jimmy Kimmel interview with Carey Mulligan from last year and she passed her test after 5 attempts - that made me feel slightly better!

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IAmRubbishAtDIY · 23/02/2019 07:56

Good luck, and if you fail do it again and again and again. They will cease to be a nerve wracking thing and just become a boring waste of money, you will stop feeling nervous and will then pass.

THEN YOU CAN DRIVE TO THE SEASIDE!!!

BirthdayKake · 23/02/2019 07:57

Good luck! I passed on my third attempt. You can do it!

Mumto2soontobe3 · 23/02/2019 08:00

Good Luck op!! You can do it.

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Bluebell9 · 23/02/2019 08:01

Good luck, I passed on my third time too

bellalou1234 · 23/02/2019 08:02

Good luck

poshredrose · 23/02/2019 08:03

Good luck. Sounds weird but is there a scent that calms you? I used a spritz of family members perfume on the day I took my test as i knew thinking of them would help

Sicario · 23/02/2019 08:03

You'll be brilliant! Just try not to run anybody over.

Musicalstatues · 23/02/2019 08:04

3rd time lucky for me as well. On my second test I was so nervous I was physically shaking so much from nerves I ended up having to say to the instructor I didn’t think I was safe to carry on driving ( and he was really mean about it) but for whatever reason I was cool as a cucumber on my 3rd go and sailed through it. You can do it xx

flissfloss65 · 23/02/2019 08:04

Oh lots of luck. I made my self think it really didn’t matter if I passed and this seemed to calm me down.

Frokoko · 23/02/2019 08:04

Good luck x

Raisinbrain · 23/02/2019 08:08

I passed on my third try! Good luck!

Fizzforfun · 23/02/2019 08:10

Would it help to say exactly what you are doing out loud? "Am now changing into 2nd gear, looking to my right to see if it's clear to proceed" the examiner won't care. Also he is not there to see if you're the best driver just are you safe enough. Good Luck!

Boxerbinky · 23/02/2019 08:10

I passed on my third try.. I had been soooo stressed before the other two I basically fudged them. I did the third thinking I had no chance, maybe this took my stress away because I passed Grin GOOD LUCK ☘️

BlessedBeTheFruitCake · 23/02/2019 08:35

Good luck op. Hopefully it'll be third time lucky for you. 🤞

TokyoSushi · 23/02/2019 08:36

Another third timer here - good luck OP!!

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Navigational · 23/02/2019 09:07

Sitting at the test centre...absolutely bricking it Sad

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bobstersmum · 23/02/2019 09:13

GOOD LUCK! I passed on my third time.

BlessedBeTheFruitCake · 23/02/2019 09:45

It is so nerve wracking, I got a nervous tummy before my test and had to take immodium. Then I couldn't go for a weekBlush

Hope it's going well.

Borntobeamum · 23/02/2019 10:38

Marking my place for an update. I hope you're busy celebrating! X

Singlenotsingle · 23/02/2019 10:51

It took me 4 tries but it was one of the best days of my life when I finally passed. DS finally passed on the 5th attempt, on an automatic licence. He can't drive a manual but it doesn't matter.

iklboo · 23/02/2019 10:57

Fingers crossed for you OP.

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Navigational · 23/02/2019 11:12

I passed!!! Omg!!!!! GrinGrin one of the best feelings ever!!! I don't even believe it!

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Raisinbrain · 23/02/2019 11:14

Woohoo congratulations!!! Well done you Grin

squirrelnutkins1 · 23/02/2019 11:16

🥳🥳🥳

WhatTheNightBrings · 23/02/2019 11:20

congratulations, your life will never be the same again Grin

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