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Cancel my driving test?

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tocancelornot · 25/05/2017 21:27

I passed my theory June 2015, since then I've taken well over 35 lessons and I have failed 3 driving tests.

I have a test booked for next Wednesday, and today is the final day I can cancel it. I don't feel ready for it, and I'm feeling so anxious that I'm going to fail again. I'd rather not waste the £100+ and redo the theory test which is only £23 and it will give me another 2 years to pass.

I just don't know what to do...cancel or not?

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tocancelornot · 02/06/2017 01:11

Itsjustaphase2016 i think its because i reversed back too much and touched the barriers, which is the same as if i was doing a reverse around the corner and hit the kerb

Im not sure about the pass rate, but i this is the closet one to me

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tocancelornot · 02/06/2017 01:14

VelvetSpoon well done on not giving up,i think if you have the motivation and postive mindset you can do it! i reckon nerves just get the better of people. Having said that, my brother took about 18 one hour lessons lessons and passed first time with 1 minor; so hes a natural at it.

I think when i do eventually pass, i will be in a state of shock and probably wont even belive them! but thats a long way to go as i need to redo the theory now Sad

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abbsisspartacus · 02/06/2017 17:47

Well I failed made a dumb mistake but I'm rebooking as soon as possible because I can drive dammit! I just do badly on tests

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tocancelornot · 02/06/2017 23:12

abbsisspartacus oh no, sorry to hear that, it seems we're in the same boat! what happened during the test?

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abbsisspartacus · 04/06/2017 00:42

The run up to an island it's not marked clearly that it's two way traffic so I went to get into the right lane then realised it was oncoming traffic in that one no other island is like that around here I was kicking myself

bluegreenyellow · 04/06/2017 00:54

just wanted to say u made a silly mistake and failed ive passed my test now but took well over 200 hours of lessons and 3 failed exams before i did

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tocancelornot · 05/06/2017 13:34

abbsisspartacuswas it your first test? i think thats a mistake due to nerves of the test but now you know for next time, its good youve booked another one as the waiting times are so long

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tocancelornot · 05/06/2017 13:41

I have just booked my theory test again for the 30th of June, i think tha gives me enough time to practice all the questions and do hazard practice. I feel like im taking 10 steps back Sad

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ElleMcElle · 05/06/2017 13:50

Well done for keeping going - I wish I had, but am now in my mid 30s and no closer to passing! I absolutely hate driving and get very nervous during the tests. I'm about to start lessons again and am in the same sort of area as you - I'd love to know if you find a good instructor who you'd recommend. Thanks!

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tocancelornot · 05/06/2017 14:20

ElleMcElle the main thing keeping me going is the amount of money ive spent on this! its so expensive and i dont want all the money to go to waste which is why i need to get back on it
How many lessons and tests have you had?
And im still no closer to finding a new instructor, i think what ill do is carry on with the one i have for max 5 lessons as i think thats all i need. But if i do hear any others, ill let you know

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ElleMcElle · 06/06/2017 09:38

I've lost count - probably 50+ hours and 3 tests...

ElleMcElle · 06/06/2017 09:39

I HATE it - hate even travelling in cars, forget driving them! But I'm pregnant now and worry that not having a licence could be a real problem in the future, so I need to sort it out. Every time, it has been very few minors but a fail on one nerves-related major.

Mulledwine1 · 06/06/2017 09:44

I postponed my test - it was in the May. I had A levels and went away in the summer and so did my test in the August instead. I passed first time. I would postpone until you feel ready.

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tocancelornot · 07/06/2017 13:13

ElleMcElle Thats why i want to pass now as its good to have the license even if you wont be getting a car and driving straight away. Where i live i dont need a car; public transport is really good with bus and trains and if needed, i can get a lift.

Im the same; consistent with the 4 or 5 minors but i get 1 major due to nerves and thats all it takes. When is your next test and when does your theory expire?

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donajimena · 07/06/2017 13:18

Forget kalms and rescue bollocks. Unless you have asthma you need beta blockers. Passed 5th time on those babies!
Nerves were horrendous before taking those

youvegottobekidding · 08/06/2017 13:48

I failed my 3rd today 😔 Funnily enough I don't feel as deflated as I did when I failed my 2nd! I got 4 faults, the one major one being because the examiner said I didn't check my mirror as I made a lane change. I kind of thought I'd passed at the end!

It's just annoying - but onwards & upwards, I know I can drive, it was a good drive & that one error let me down. If only I had a pot of cash just to spend on tests, it wouldn't be so shitty!! I have it my best & will try again, it's all I can do. I'll get there one day!

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tocancelornot · 10/06/2017 15:43

youvegottobekidding oh sorry to hear that Sad at least your minors were not that high, i got 5 in my last test as well

I know what you mean with the money, it is so expensive to learn what with lessons,then the test fee and then paying your instructor on the test day. I booked my theory for the end of this month and havent started the revision but will do soon. as soon as thats done im going to take a few more lessons with my instructor then book the test. I just hope ill pass that one

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picklemepopcorn · 10/06/2017 16:00

What about an automatic? It's been a revelation for DS.

MissDuke · 10/06/2017 16:01

Have yu managed to find a new instructor op? You did really well, you just need to crack those manoeuvers. Sounds like you need a new patient instructor to get you through.

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tocancelornot · 10/06/2017 16:04

picklemepopcorn i think my driving is fine, im used to manual its the manoeuvres i lack confidence on

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tocancelornot · 10/06/2017 16:06

MissDuke thank you. not yet, i need to do my theory test again which i havent even started practising. i dont think ill be getting a new instructor, i will need max 5 lessons i reckon after theory test to just master the manoeuvres. I will tell him at the start of the lesson i need him to be patient or else i will find another one. Its a hassle finding a new instructor as id have to get used to them and their car.

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youvegottobekidding · 12/06/2017 11:17

Have you tried the AA app for theory test? I think it's about £2.99 or something, it's brill that's what I used. You've no worries though on that score, you've obviously passed that before so should pass again easily. I think I might download it again myself though to freshen up, who knows I may have to re-take my theory 😱

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tocancelornot · 13/06/2017 12:54

youvegottobekidding thanks, i remember using a few apps first time round and also a website which was great as it had all the questions you could possibily be asked and mock tests. I relied soley on that website and got (if i remember correctly) 48/50 for the questions and about 60 for hazard. Haha looking back at the questions even I've felt like im looking at them for the first time!

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