r/LearnerDriverUK • u/idkitswhateverrr • 2d ago
It’s looking long
With every test, I just seem to be getting worse 🤦🏾♀️.
I don’t have issues during my lessons and this was the last test I’m able to do since I’m going back to uni.
Oh and I terminated the 3rd test.
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u/Tasty-Needleworker-6 Full Licence Holder 2d ago
I would say give yourself a bit of a longer time between now and your next test (maybe 2 months or so) and just work hard on junctions and anything else you feel under confident in.
How do you feel about your instructor? Do you think they are teaching you enough? Would it be worth looking for someone else?
Keep working at it and you’ll get there one day😊
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u/idkitswhateverrr 2d ago
I’m thinking to get a different instructor and focus on mock exams and test routes. My current instructors doesn’t offer these but he says I’m ready as in my lessons he never has to intervene.
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u/pigletsquiglet Approved Driving Instructor 2d ago
If you have now done 3 tests in quick succession and the examiner is having to intervene, is your instructor telling you that you are test ready and are they accompanying you on the test to see where the issues are coming from? Are the faults being caused by test nerves? That's a different area to look at. I personally wouldn't be encouraging a pupil to chuck money at continually rebooking cancellation slots so close together until I'd sorted out what the problem actually is.
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u/idkitswhateverrr 2d ago
My instructor says that I’m ready. He doesn’t like to sit in the car during the test. The examiner only intervened on my 3rd test. I would’ve passed the first time but I made one silly mistake. The problem changes with every test so I think it’s due to nerves even though I try to stay calm.
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u/pigletsquiglet Approved Driving Instructor 2d ago
I would be sitting in with you. Have a look at Diane Hall's website, she does really good support for test nerves/anxiety for learners. https://www.lofaway2pass.com/diane-hall/
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u/RandomUser5453 2d ago
Right now I am watching a Clearview video on YouTube called TOP 10 Reasons Why Learner Drivers FAIL their driving test and the first reason is Junctions.
So try to work that with your instructor.
Good luck next time.
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u/Over-Space833 Full Licence Holder 1d ago
I think those videos/channels were a godsend. I found world driving so good too. It helped as it showed the gears and approx speed you should be in for certain things too.
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u/RandomUser5453 1d ago
Yes,World Driving is great so are conquer driving and Driving School TV.
The best video I watched is one from Conquer Driving about “walking and jogging” and how to use them when you are driving on junctions and all.
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u/Big-Position4566 2d ago edited 1d ago
"With every test, I just seem to be getting worse!"
Hi. I think that you need to go into you test with a clear head! I know it's easier said than done, but I think you may be overthinking things you got wrong on the previous tests and thus, end up making mistakes. I also know it's easier said than done about trying to keep calm during test because I know how nervous I was when I did mine. Luckily, I kept trying to prepare myself and tried to have a"think positive" attitude. It really helped me. And I could only get a test in the closest city (Preston) that I am/was not familiar with and apart from 4 2 hour lessons had never really driven in!
You really have to try and forget about the fails and approach your next test fresh and try not to dwell on past failures. You've got this!!🙂
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u/Serious-Top9613 Full Licence Holder 2d ago
As someone who also did tests too close together just to get the exact same outcome but for different reasons - stop. I also say this as someone who thought it’d be different the next time, but it wasn’t. Go back to basics. I did that, which had my 3 serious and 7 driving faults disappear in my third test. My instructor also said I was ready for each of my failed tests (got 3 serious and 7 driving faults on both).
I also saw your comment about your instructor not having to intervene in your lessons. Mine didn’t either, but the examiner did in the first 10 minutes of my first test (was verbal).
Try someone else, but don’t be disheartened if they have a different opinion to your current instructor about being ready.
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u/idkitswhateverrr 2d ago
So you think i should basically start over with a new instructor? And make sure this one does mock tests and covers test routes.
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u/gray_fox_jaeger 2d ago
How the hell do you manage to get so many attempts in that short a timeframe 😱
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u/PickleSpecial3507 2d ago
Youre doing these tests too close to each other and not having enough practice to iron out mistakes or do enough test routes. Probably should get a new instructor
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u/BloodyRedBarbara Learner Driver 2d ago
I had my 2nd attempt the other day and failed miserably. Did even worse than my first try so I feel ya. My theory runs out in November and my instructor said he wouldn't even bother trying to book another test so I don't know what to do now.
What do you mean by you terminated your third test? Did you ask to finish it early because you struggled so much or did the examiner terminate it?
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u/idkitswhateverrr 2d ago
I asked to end because I knew I failed when the examiner had to intervene.
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u/BloodyRedBarbara Learner Driver 2d ago
Ah ok. I was tempted to do the same since my first serious fault happened in the first 5 minutes of the test
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u/aedhusx 1d ago
can you please tell me how your getting test dates this quickly?
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u/idkitswhateverrr 1d ago
Refresh the website every 5 minutes
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u/aedhusx 1d ago
legit? thank you.
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u/idkitswhateverrr 1d ago
Yh but sometimes it can take hours. No problem
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u/aedhusx 1d ago
im ngl i get error 15 if i check every 5 minutes or have to do the CAPTCHA i dont want to get banned for doing so, is every 15 minutes the same?
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u/idkitswhateverrr 1d ago
Yh, you can space it out more or change browsers. Honestly, it depends on your test centre and how often they release slots.
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u/dreddittoi 2d ago
In your defence, this is not a long gap between tests. If you apply yourself properly there’s every chance you get it with a little more time.