To give up driving after failing again

[tryharder100]

Just failed my third test of the year and one I really needed to pass due to work and really want to throw in the towel.

failed on the simplest thing with no other minor faults and driving examiner said I drove beautifully but it doesn't help as still failed.

No one else in household drives so this would make a massive change to our live but I can't seem to do it.

[tryharder100]

Thanks everyone, feel like I'm the only one who can't pass. x

[Slutbucket]

I passed after 5 times and I'm now a fantastic driver. My brother passed 1st time smashed my dad's car s it was a write off. The moral is you do enough to pass you learn to drive when you've passed. So keep on!!

[Almostfifty]

If you're really nervous about it, how about getting someone else to book it, tell your driving instructor and him just getting you to the test centre on the day, so you don't have to think about it? It worked for a friend of mine, she passed.

[ElleGrace]

Know how you feel. I failed for the second time today. First time, 1 major, 2 minors. This time, 1 major, no minors.
Stick with it

[reynoldsnumber]

Don't give up. It took me 4 attempts and my husband just failed his third. You will get there. You can drive - you just need to show it. You will do it!

[pantsjustpants]

I too mine 20 odd years ago, passed on my third attempt. I'm terrible at exams or tests of any kind, get myself totally worked up. But on my third attempt I'd been to the go and she'd given me some tablets to calm down. One the night before, one in the morning and I sailed through as cool as a cucumber! I'm not sure if this is or was common practice, but might be worth a go.

[HoggleHoggle]

4th time's a charm for me! Keep going

[Lweji]

Surely that's one thing you WILL remember the next time.

Go for it, and good luck.

[Peacheykeen]

You can do it ! Think af all the money and effort you've put in. It took one of my friends 5 Times and another 7!! Please don't let this put you off you can do it

[Blarblarblar]

5th time here. It was awful every time I failed I felt more frustrated but the 4th I left the test and just booked the next no messing. I had the same examiner who had failed me previously and as we walked to the car he said "come on Blar lets do this". Was so nice.
You can do it!!! It will change your life. Good luck trust me I know how you feel but it's so worth it.

[AmberNectarine]

Don't give up! I passed on my 6th time. Have been driving for 2y now without incident and it is so much easier once you get past the pressure of THE TEST. Honestly, keep at it, it's so worth it!

[DrCoconut]

I passed on my 4th attempt on 21st May. I was dreading another fail as it is so expensive and we need to save money at the moment. I really can empathise with the pressure you put yourself under due to this and other people's expectations, especially if you're surrounded by people who passed first time and find driving easy. But don't give up or everything so far will be a waste. Your lucky break will come honestly.

[ticketstub]

Keep going! I failed 6 times over 3 years. I know the feeling of wanting to give up - I nearly did too. I thought I'd be dangerous as I didn't have a natural skill at it. Nobody in my family drove and i wasnt familiar with cars or roads. I think it made me a better driver in the long run. I've been driving for 10 years now.

[ticketstub]

Towards the end i stopped telling people I had a test and that reduced the pressure and meant I didn't have to tell people I failed, which seemed to make the failure worse.

[lipsynch]

Book another test quickly. You will probably pass the next time.
Never ever give up.

[flimflamflarnfilth]

Keep going! I haven't passed yet, but I'm determined to! My last fail was not straightening my wheels after a manoeuvre and so not completing it. Silly, nervous mistakes. You can do it.

[Fromparistoberlin73]

Don't give up

It took me 7 years and god knows how any tests - and three theory tests as they kept expiring

One day - you will pass x

[orangefusion]

I took 5 goes to pass mine too. Two when I was 18 and finally passed after my third go at 27 (I took a break in between to go to university and travel the world).

Keep going. I think it is the hardest test I have ever taken, worse than Alevels, degree or any presentation to a board of directors at an interview.

I failed one because I drove off with my door open :(

I failed another because I could not do backing round a corner.

Just KOKO.

[GGabcd]

I'm doing my second practical test on Monday. I failed the first time because the examiner thought I was too close to parked cars on the left. My instructor, who was in the back, told me after he was a hard ass and instructor didn't think I was very close.

So on Monday I'll be giving people plenty of clearance.

And remembering what my instructor said: pretend it's a lesson. If you drive well in lessons? Then this is just another lesson with a different teacher.

[NeverGoOutOfStyle]

It took me 6 goes, I never failed horrifically (I had two tests with zero minors two tests with 3-4, one with two) and then passed with two minors! Keep going, I promise its worth it. I changed instructor after three fails, and it really helped me get there.

[BiscuitMillionaire]

If you can drive well and it's just nerves that make you mess up, then you could try a relaxation CD or download, or app. Or even hypnotherapy if you can afford it.

You CAN do it.

[lotusisaddictive]

Took me 5 times and each time it was something different. When I finally passed I had the most minors id ever got (6) and done a kangaroo hop on emergency stop.

I started learning while my dd was very young and I was sleep deprived with PND.

Just think of the freedom it will give you when you pass!

Keep going, you can do it!

[CurlyhairedAssassin]

Oh, no, OP, you must keep going, you are so close!!! I think you just need to keep taking them till you pass now as it sounds like you are capable Of doing it. If you give it all up now, think of all the money wasted on lessons and tests, whereas a few more quid on a couple of tests and that would be it! You'll get less nervous next time round as you know the format of the test.

Can you book another test and just treat it like a practice one? Tell yourself that you're expecting to fail but just want another practice at it . You may pass anyway, but If you don't then it will have been just a practice run through.

I felt terrible oressure on my test to pass because my parents were paying for my lessons and test. I think it's very different if you're paying for your own and don't have a specific deadline.

Come on, keep going and see how it goes! Don't give up,it's not worth it at this stage now.