No anti-Brit sentiments please... I just want to kick off a discussion about the driving test, how it could be improved, and whether sitting it seven times is normal.
2006-06-29 14:13:26 · 12 answers · asked by hasina_ghani 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
The British (car) practical driving test involves two safety questions, at least two manoeuvres, at least one roundabout and a heck of a lot of driving around.
It currently costs £48.50 sterling. The candidate can fail for earning one serious or dangerous fault, but he/she can have a maximum of 16 minor faults.
2006-06-29 14:26:07 · update #1
Sorry for any confusion.. I failed 6 times; my next one will be my 7th...
I am paying for lessons... have been since 2003. First instructor said that I wasn't ready for a test. Second instructor was a d*** (also a trainee); failed three tests with him; 16 minor faults, 15 minor faults and 10 minor faults. Third and current instructor is good... failed three tests with him though... 8 minor faults, 7 minor faults and 3 minor faults.
In the fifth test, I went past the two car length maximum for parallel parking (result = failture). In the sixth test, I hit the kerb several times in the left corner reverse. In the last two tests, I was so close to passing
2006-06-30 09:25:20 · update #2
Hi.maybe you are trying too hard to pass & getting nervous.Goodluck on your next test drum it into your head ya going to pass
2006-06-29 21:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once was enough for me.
It's not stupid at all - in fact probably too easy judging by some of the complete numpties on the road. Are you paying an instructor for lessons? After 7 attempts they should have sorted you failure points out, or do you just go to pieces on test day? If you are not paying for lessons - get some, the instructor knows exactly what the examiner wants to see.
The UK system is okay but could be better: compulsory motorway training, tougher theory test (current one is pathetic), restricted engine size/power for new drivers like they do for motorbikes, compulsory attendance at a presentation on the effects of drink driving, speeding etc... and regular perception/reaction test for older folk.
2006-06-30 09:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Rust Bunny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To say that the test is stupid is, well, stupid. As others have said the car can be a dangerous thing in the wrong hands. My girlfriend took 5 before passing and made some stupid errors on most of them, but at least she knew it was her mistake, not the test. All I can say is keep at it and perhaps lose some the attitude. There is a chance that you are just really shite at driving and should forever be made to use PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
If you try again though good luck, and let me know when and where you are so I can stay indoors!!
2006-06-29 23:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by David R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is only stupid to those that do not understand it. The car is a very dangerous tool and to use it without understanding how or why leads to all those accidents we see or hear about. For the time it would tale to learn how to drive safley and understand the laws and rules of the road could in fact save the life of the driver or others who use the road.
2006-06-29 14:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by littlebrother1961 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once was enough for me! Didn't strike me as being stupid. Stupidly easy maybe. Improvements; to make driving school tuition mandatory with a minimum number of hours on road - say 25 hours, also have compulsory resits every 3 years, and raise age limit to 20.
2006-06-29 14:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by blank 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you just need to relax when you take your test. if that does not work, give up driving!
I took my test twenty years ago, I passed first time after no lessons. I don't know how easy it is now. Good luck!
2006-06-29 14:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love Cindy L's answer. yes Massachusetts drivers are the absolute worst in the world. The best driving challenge should be to drive the Mass turnpike surrounded by Massholes, and if you can make it 5 miles without getting killed by one of them . TADA, you pass .
2006-06-29 17:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by elisabeth_nh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a paper test has but all to do with driving!
2006-06-29 14:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not an Anti-Brit answer, but..................HELLO? I can't imagine the test because I can't imagine any worse drivers than the Massachussetts drivers OR Asian drivers.
Pedestrian when in London.
2006-06-29 14:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is it stupid? Seven times not passed? Hmmmmmmm.
2006-06-29 14:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by hopflower 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋