Could i go to a country in europe and pass my driving test?

Question

i have failed 4 times in britain due to nerves , my examiner says i should pass but fail due to bad nerves on the day
my aunt took the test 10 times before she passed
i really dont want to drive illeagally
my question is how easy would it be to travel somewhere in europe pass my test their and bring the licence home
has anybody done this or know of anybody who has

tabbyfur i know how you feel hun
it must drive you mad having somebody in the car with you all the time ( drive u mad lol )
are you going to take the test again ?

fire opal why did you bother to answer my question when your answer is about useful as a ashtray on a motorbike

Answer 1

I did the opposite to you , leaving Spain and coming to England to have driving lessons. Here in Spain , you can take your theory in English , but the practical would be with a Spanish examiner . I wouldn't recommend it to tell you the truth, as they drive differently in other countries , so , a lot of what you have already learned is slightly wrong.With an European licence, I think you can stay in any country for a year , before having to apply for this countries full licence.
If your instructor is putting you in for tests , then they believe you are easily good enough to pass.My advice is to carry on there , and do another test or two . Relax , you are nearly there . Good luck.

Answer 2

You can drive on an european license in any European country, my cousin left the UK for France years ago and still drives on a UK license, the police over there are happy with it. But apart from anything the instructor won't talk the same language as you, they all drive differently across Europe and the testing structure is completely different*. In some European countries for example you have to do a proabationary period of continued assesment. I wouldn't advice it, just stick at it here, I'm sure you'll be fine. Just a thought but why don't you invite somone with you on the test, a parent or driving instructor, although they're not allowed to say anything perhaps their precense may reassure you?

Also I don't know if you use the online booking form but have you noticed how statistics are listed about each test centres pass rate etc. Some test centres will be easier to pass in (less traffic, difficult roundabouts etc.) so try looking for one with a higher pass percentage.

*On a side note I find it slighty concerning that although each country has to accept anither EU countries license as equal to its own there is no universal standard for testing

Answer 3

I've failed 5 times due to nerves and stupid things. My last test I failed for not looking far enough over my right shoulder. My driving instructor can't understand why I keep on failing.

I have my own car and drive every where (with some one sitting next to me). I'm a good driver but on the day of my test I fall apart. I put it down to the fact that I'm in a test situation and I have god knows what going on in my brain.

On my last test I did three manoeuvres and did all three perfectly and I still failed. The driving examiners are not giving any leeway. I can't believe I failed for not looking far enough over my right shoulder.

You would have a European licence and I'm sure you can only drive for up to a year in the UK on an European licence. Check this on the DSA website

I'm taking it again this month. If I fail again, I'm going to kidnap the examiner and drive him/her around without them going 'turn left here, third exit on the roundabout'. I'll show them I can drive lol.

Answer 4

You need a full stock of spare bulbs, as Euro bulbs are not compatible. Your only hope over there is to find a scrap yard with Brit scrap. You also need to carry at least 1 litre of spare fuel in Germany, possibly also other countries, legal tow-rope, snow chains, triangle, lamp, hi-vis clothing, full set of winter tyres, & in some countries steel studded tyres, where chains are illegal. In many countries you are not allowed to change a wheel yourself, 'elf & safety, you have to call & pay a rip-off merchant. A fantastic lingo ability is also essential to stay out of trouble. Your vehicle can be siezed, complete with contents, & can be sold after 3 months. Just for parking problems! The British foreign office will supply the most expensive ticket home, after confiscating your passport, & you will have to repay this ticket, with extortionate interest, before the return of your passport. There are local sickos who will spot the British reg. plates, & will then force you off the road, or crush you, all at 120MPH. There are others who drive against the M-Way flow for a bet, they are well drunk, are extremely bankrupt, have no insurance, & no reason to live. They will also be travelling at 120 - 150MPH. In such cases local radio will warn you in local lingo, do not overtake, stay in the nearside (Rt hand) lane etc. If you attempt to escape a squad car, they will simply shoot your rear tyres out. Austria & Eastern Europe is still a relatively wild place, they are extremely desperate people, & the booze is still yet so cheap, an extreme combination. They oft take hi spec, almost new cars, stealing to order. The local police are oft involved in this industrial scale theft! Road layouts & signs, local customs & habits are all extremly different, even worse in bad weather or when you are tired. My advice, wait until you have 50,000 miles, at least 5 years experience. Meantime, go for your Group 2, Class 1 test, you will need class 2 first. If you have time & other resources, add a PSV &/or ADI to all this. the extra education/experience will open your eyes to the mistakes of your own, as also those of others.

Answer 5

Here in Ireland it is sometimes easier to do the test in a small town, less traffic than in Dublin for instance, so less scary. Waiting list is shorter too. I did mine in Dublin, took 5 tries. My children did it down the country (where we live now) and each got it first time. Would this be an idea for you?

Answer 6

So you speak ... Italian? French? oh... German? You know all the Highway codes for these countries in their native language? They drive on the other side of the road too (as you know).
I do believe that holding a French licence (for example) is legal here under EU rules.
But easy? what do you think? What happens if you need to renew it or have points etc on it? mmm I let you decide Thx

Answer 7

I've been all around Europe and defiantly think that it would be much easier but as long as you can speak the language.

Answer 8

come over 2 Ireland nd do it , ill get afew leprechauns 2 calm your nerves b4 u start it

Answer 9

yes