I stalled 3 times in one place, was in 1st gear so I think I was just panicking. Once I moved off it was fine but she said because there was a holdup of cars behind she failed me. Only 4 minors: knocking the curb when pulling up on the left, one for steering but unsure where this was and going over the speed limit (only by 2/3 mph and quickly realised) twiceYeah it’s a minor for stalling. I stalled 3 times on my test and I thought that it would become a major because of that but it didn’t. It’s only a major if it’s a dangerous situation
Was it your only driving fault? Or did you have quite a few minors on your feedback?
That’s really strange because I *technically* stalled (I say technically because I was doing everything right and calm without any panic and the car literally would not move even when i pressed the button in it) 3 times on my test in the same place at some traffic lights and it didn’t become a major/failed for me unless he used rational with me. I was of the understanding that the hold up is only really considered if it’s meant other drivers have beeped or gone round you etc. That’s what I could get from googling too.I stalled 3 times in one place, was in 1st gear so I think I was just panicking. Once I moved off it was fine but she said because there was a holdup of cars behind she failed me. Only 4 minors: knocking the curb when pulling up on the left, one for steering but unsure where this was and going over the speed limit (only by 2/3 mph and quickly realised) twice
Well done! Your story reminds me a lot of mine, except I haven't passed the test yet. I did roughly 100 hours of manual, but then decided to transition to automatic.Passed my test last month after 60+ hours, 3 instructors, and 2 years of trying to learn (thank you COVID). Start on manual for 45 hours and I just couldn't get on with it, was scheduled to take a test in June 2021 but canceled it last minute due to not feeling ready. Started automatic in October, did 15 hours, and was more than test ready - took the test and did an hour lesson before the test and passed with 3 minors (two for indicating accidentally)! Was convinced I had failed in the first five minutes which took so much pressure off, was very relieved to have found out when I got back that I had passed! Now currently shopping for a car (secondhand prices are up massively atm which is frustrating). Good luck everyone!
Glossy was it you having trouble finding an automatic instructors who had the strange first lesson? Have you carried on with them or had any luck finding a new one? xWell done! Your story reminds me a lot of mine, except I haven't passed the test yet. I did roughly 100 hours of manual, but then decided to transition to automatic.
I'm really hoping to pass someday! Your story gave me hope lol.
Yes, it was me. I had that strange first lesson, then gave him the benefit of the doubt and had a second, but it was even worse. He made me sit in the car for 30 minutes and write about what "forward planning" entails when driving. He even told me after looking at test results that I "didn't know what the test was about" lol. I texted him earlier this week to tell him I've decided to move forward with a different school (which I'm still trying to find). He sent me a couple of texts asking me if he "missed something" regarding my expectations - I suppose it's standard feedback request when losing a client, but I didn't feel comfortable responding.Glossy was it you having trouble finding an automatic instructors who had the strange first lesson? Have you carried on with them or had any luck finding a new one? x
Ah that’s a shame for you. I would’ve responded to the text and explained that he put too much emphasis on everything but actually physically driving which is what you were paying him to help you with, not to spend 30 mins of what could be spent driving doing some stupid self reflection. The feedback will be useful to him and I personally would be giving itYes, it was me. I had that strange first lesson, then gave him the benefit of the doubt and had a second, but it was even worse. He made me sit in the car for 30 minutes and write about what "forward planning" entails when driving. He even told me after looking at test results that I "didn't know what the test was about" lol. I texted him earlier this week to tell him I've decided to move forward with a different school (which I'm still trying to find). He sent me a couple of texts asking me if he "missed something" regarding my expectations - I suppose it's standard feedback request when losing a client, but I didn't feel comfortable responding.
So yeah, back to square one nowSomeone on here kindly provided me with the details of a school, so I will get in touch with them.
I know that I absolutely don't want my instructor in my car on my test, the fact I'm so adamant is making me question whether he's the instructor for me. We get on, he has really good pass rates but I'm worried / paranoid that he's trying to make me failIs anyone else just getting fed up with learning now and just finding it so draining or is it just meready to be done with it and move on with my life with a full license! My first test is 3 weeks away and I have so much anxiety about it to the point I'm having bad dreams about it like it's test day and my instructor never turns up the thought of it makes me want to be sick and it's just consuming me keep thinking the worst and telling myself what if I never pass cos I'm just too nervous now you are allowed your instructor in the car with you again on tests has anyone done it would you say it's a good or bad thing? I'm undecided part of me thinks having the familiarity there and that I feel comfortable driving with him could help my nerves but I don't know
I can relate to this! my partner used to take me out a lot between lessons so I could practise, to be fair to him he was generally very encouraging but he used to come out with really annoying phrases that used to make me want to strangle him - that or him telling me I was riding the clutch, or in the wrong gear (I passed 6 years ago and he is STILL telling me I'm in the wrong gear when I change down to 2nd at roundabouts - reason being a) most people round here are twats at roundabouts and never indicate, so you can never guarantee if a car opposite you is going straight on, left or right and b) my car's power steering goes off if the revs get even slightly too low so I always pre-emptively go down a gear before that happens).6 days till test day and I’m already having nightmares 🥲 was out this morning in our car with my husband and never wanted to throat slam someone so much because he keep taking gasps of breath because he doesn’t actually know my capabilities because he’s never been in the car with me
I googled them the other day - I’m good with studying something I just hope my show me is something stupid like how to put the hazards onMy instructor gave me a list of show me tell me questions and the answers to read over and it's made me even more nervous because I know if I get one or both of the answers wrong it'll set me up for a bad test
I found watching youtube/videos of the show me tell me questions really helpful, depending on what type of learner you are - you may find that helpful xMy instructor gave me a list of show me tell me questions and the answers to read over and it's made me even more nervous because I know if I get one or both of the answers wrong it'll set me up for a bad test
Good luck on your test, try to visualise yourself having a really smooth, safe drive and then telling everyone afterwards that you've passed - can't wait to see that you have passed!6 days till test day and I’m already having nightmares 🥲 was out this morning in our car with my husband and never wanted to throat slam someone so much because he keep taking gasps of breath because he doesn’t actually know my capabilities because he’s never been in the car with me
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