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Original poster

I passed!!!

66 replies

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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LightDrizzle · 22/02/2024 20:40

Congratulations! That’s massive!

19lottie82 · 22/02/2024 20:40

Well done OP! I passed on my fourth attempt and I’ve never been so happy!

Maybeicanhelpyou · 22/02/2024 20:41

Really well done! 👏

lissie123 · 22/02/2024 20:41

fantastic well done 👏

Topofthemountain · 22/02/2024 20:41

Well Done

pinkberet · 22/02/2024 20:41

Yay! Well done you! Took me three tests due to nerves. Been driving 15 years now without any incident.
Congratulations

MyCatHasStaff · 22/02/2024 20:41

Well done! 👏

HandShoe · 22/02/2024 20:41

Congratulations 🎉

itadak · 22/02/2024 20:42

Congratulations OP. It isn't easy and requires work and determination. (It took me 3 attempts!)

ToHellBackAndBeyond · 22/02/2024 20:42

Ah brilliant! Well done.

Glenthebattleostrich · 22/02/2024 20:42

well done. I'm saving for lessons, I failed 5 tests about 20 years ago and totally lost all confidence. Definitely time to try again

Skiphopbump · 22/02/2024 20:42

Well done! I finally passed in my mid thirties, was so worth all the stress!

Timetodownsize · 22/02/2024 20:43

Well done you. It took me 7 attempts but I'm so glad I persevered - being able to drive gives you so much freedom

Merryoldgoat · 22/02/2024 20:43

Absolutely brilliant - well done @strawberryblue

It took me ages too and now I feel so free being able to.

effoffwind · 22/02/2024 20:43

Well done ! 🎊👍🏼🎉💐🚗

Original poster
strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:47

It was nerves for me also!

I had some hypnotherapy don't know if it worked or I thought it worked

I felt sick this morning I was sooo close to just not going to the test but I am so pleased I did!!!

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Original poster
strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:48

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

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Sasqwatch · 22/02/2024 20:48

Congratulations 👏

Original poster
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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Original poster
strawberryblue · 22/02/2024 20:49

@pinkberet 👏🏼

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NobbyNobbs · 22/02/2024 20:50

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

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 22/02/2024 20:50

Congratulations 🎉👏.

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.

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 👏

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