I have my Driving Test next month and some people have said that the Examiners have to fail a certain amount of people each day. Thing is, the examiner can mark you down for faults whether you actually commit them or not!
There must be some truth in it afterall if you contest the mistakes the examiner said you've made then who are the DSA going to believe- a learner or the test examiner?
My instructor has said that the examiner wants you to pass so he has less paperwork to do!!!!
does anyone know?
Any thoughts?
2007-03-22 05:34:01 · 20 answers · asked by Mr Jolly 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
There is some truth to that I'm afraid. Your instructor is correct about the paperwork thing and its very possible that people are getting passes that should actually fail to keep the waiting list times down. I noticed that when the test centre has a waiting time over 7 weeks that people seem to pass easier than when its down to 2 or weeks. Currently a examiner is suing the DSA for trying to make him pass more pupils to get his test centre waiting time down. Examiners currently are working extra hours and missing holidays to reduce the waiting lists, so I doubt they fail people for the sake of it.
2007-03-22 05:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
These examiners get the sh*t scared out of them once a day
because new drivers are very nervous and make silly mistakes and then get more nervous when the person in the passenger seat turns white as a ghost and asks you to pull over in the nearest safe place or parking lot... but no they are not on a quota basis and will not fail you if you drive with both hands on the wheel (10 and 2 ) and use your turn signals and look in your rearview mirror and over your shoulder before changing lanes and please don't drive too slow because that is dangerous too... observe your signs and lights and you will have your new license....good luck
2007-03-22 12:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No! 100% it's a no honestly.
If you are good enough to pass on the day you will pass.
Everyone who comes back after failing a test has a reason, such as 'he failed me for going too slow' or 'he got it wrong'.
I used a few myself (2 fails, passed on 3)!
It's an urban myth that they have to fail a certain %, the reason so many fail is because (esp on your 1st test) you have such nerves and don't know what to expect.
for the record despite how this answer may have sounded i'm not a driving instructor and they are still scum!
2007-03-22 12:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by Alright peeps! 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but there is much more paperwork in a fail than a pass.
People who say that examiners must meet a daily fail quota have probably failed themselves and are looking for someone to blame other than the fact that they might just have caused the failure themselves!
2007-03-22 12:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
that does not make any sense. dont listen to that dumb talk. they want you to pass so that you can show how you handle the car and the road. having less paperwork has nothing to do with it. do you know how many tests they administer in a day? you might get someone who has given alot of tests on a particular day and who is very tire, that person might not car if they let one or two people slide and pass but that doesnt mean its law and that they have to let you pass because it would mean less paperwork. if you arent successful and you failed for whatever reason, it is not the instructors fault, you cant blame him or her. next time practice more.
2007-03-22 13:24:21 · answer #5 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I passed mt test 3rd time but the second time I used my handbrake LOADS of times and at all the right times, but he still marked me down twice for not using it which was total c*ap! I think it's just a case of some examiners are stricter than others.
2007-03-22 12:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Lor24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i done my test the examiner spent the last 20 minutes reading the back of the paper that he marks. he didnt watch what i was doing for most of the time they just want to fill safe enough to sleep while yoy drive. just take it easy dont rush gear changes etc. ashford near staines is the best place to do test it has a high pass rate.its like when someone drives you around you dont panic on how they drive you just chat thats what they want
2007-03-22 12:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by mike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
someone is telling you this to save your embarrasment in case you fail your instructer should be the one to tell you if you are ready in his opinion examiners make some allowances for nerves
meantime get someone to take you out for a bit of road experiance between lessons
best of luck thousands pass first time every day
2007-03-22 12:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its just old wives tales. The examiner doesn't have to fail anyone, they dont have any set amounts for passes or fails.
2007-03-22 12:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
There is no truth in this daft myth. It's usually used as an excuse for those who have failed to reach the required standard. The plain truth is, if you're good enough you'll pass, as simple as that. So don't worry, drive as you've been taught and there you are!
2007-03-22 13:24:37 · answer #10 · answered by champer 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋