Driving Test - Failed !
Dec 4th 2008 | 1:01 pm
#1
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Driving Test - Failed !
Hi all,
From previous postings, you may know that I sat my BC driving theory test a few weeks back and passed.
Today was the day I sat my practical. The first five minutes were ok. As we were driving along she said "today we will go on to a highway to see how you get on". As I was doing the test at Newton test centre, King George Highway was the one I concentrated on. However, she decided to take me on to Highway 91 going to New Westminster, which is way out of my comfort zone, of where I had been practising.
Things went downhill from that point - my nerves got the better of me, and I started making mistakes - speeding etc. I knew I had failed the test before it finished.
I did not even get the chance to do any of 3 point turns, etc.
The upshot is they have taken my UK license off me and gave me a provisional.
Is it any easier second time round ?
GW
From previous postings, you may know that I sat my BC driving theory test a few weeks back and passed.
Today was the day I sat my practical. The first five minutes were ok. As we were driving along she said "today we will go on to a highway to see how you get on". As I was doing the test at Newton test centre, King George Highway was the one I concentrated on. However, she decided to take me on to Highway 91 going to New Westminster, which is way out of my comfort zone, of where I had been practising.
Things went downhill from that point - my nerves got the better of me, and I started making mistakes - speeding etc. I knew I had failed the test before it finished.
I did not even get the chance to do any of 3 point turns, etc.
The upshot is they have taken my UK license off me and gave me a provisional.
Is it any easier second time round ?
GW
Dec 4th 2008 | 1:26 pm
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From: Alberta
Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Hi all,
From previous postings, you may know that I sat my BC driving theory test a few weeks back and passed.
Today was the day I sat my practical. The first five minutes were ok. As we were driving along she said "today we will go on to a highway to see how you get on". As I was doing the test at Newton test centre, King George Highway was the one I concentrated on. However, she decided to take me on to Highway 91 going to New Westminster, which is way out of my comfort zone, of where I had been practising.
Things went downhill from that point - my nerves got the better of me, and I started making mistakes - speeding etc. I knew I had failed the test before it finished.
I did not even get the chance to do any of 3 point turns, etc.
The upshot is they have taken my UK license off me and gave me a provisional.
Is it any easier second time round ?
GW
From previous postings, you may know that I sat my BC driving theory test a few weeks back and passed.
Today was the day I sat my practical. The first five minutes were ok. As we were driving along she said "today we will go on to a highway to see how you get on". As I was doing the test at Newton test centre, King George Highway was the one I concentrated on. However, she decided to take me on to Highway 91 going to New Westminster, which is way out of my comfort zone, of where I had been practising.
Things went downhill from that point - my nerves got the better of me, and I started making mistakes - speeding etc. I knew I had failed the test before it finished.
I did not even get the chance to do any of 3 point turns, etc.
The upshot is they have taken my UK license off me and gave me a provisional.
Is it any easier second time round ?
GW
kate
Dec 4th 2008 | 1:38 pm
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Meh
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
How can you fail a Canadian driving test, it's a walk in the park compared to the UK one???
Dec 4th 2008 | 1:44 pm
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
That is matter of opinion.
I thought I had prepared enough, but my examiner has different ideas.
GW
I thought I had prepared enough, but my examiner has different ideas.
GW
Dec 4th 2008 | 2:15 pm
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From: Sidney, BC
Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Ah well, just have to pick yourself back up and do it again.
Not wishing to rub it in, passed mine first attempt on Wednesday
Not wishing to rub it in, passed mine first attempt on Wednesday
Dec 4th 2008 | 2:36 pm
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
you'll do it next time Techwizard, nerves can get the better of us all particularly on unfamiliar roads
Good luck
Terese
Good luck
Terese
Dec 4th 2008 | 9:34 pm
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
If you are nervous why don't you get an instructor to take you out for an hour and cover all the possible test routes. It won't improve your driving but if it helps you not be nervous you will drive better anyway.
Dec 4th 2008 | 9:43 pm
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Hi all,
From previous postings, you may know that I sat my BC driving theory test a few weeks back and passed.
Today was the day I sat my practical. The first five minutes were ok. As we were driving along she said "today we will go on to a highway to see how you get on". As I was doing the test at Newton test centre, King George Highway was the one I concentrated on. However, she decided to take me on to Highway 91 going to New Westminster, which is way out of my comfort zone, of where I had been practising.
Things went downhill from that point - my nerves got the better of me, and I started making mistakes - speeding etc. I knew I had failed the test before it finished.
I did not even get the chance to do any of 3 point turns, etc.
The upshot is they have taken my UK license off me and gave me a provisional.
Is it any easier second time round ?
GW
From previous postings, you may know that I sat my BC driving theory test a few weeks back and passed.
Today was the day I sat my practical. The first five minutes were ok. As we were driving along she said "today we will go on to a highway to see how you get on". As I was doing the test at Newton test centre, King George Highway was the one I concentrated on. However, she decided to take me on to Highway 91 going to New Westminster, which is way out of my comfort zone, of where I had been practising.
Things went downhill from that point - my nerves got the better of me, and I started making mistakes - speeding etc. I knew I had failed the test before it finished.
I did not even get the chance to do any of 3 point turns, etc.
The upshot is they have taken my UK license off me and gave me a provisional.
Is it any easier second time round ?
GW
Dec 4th 2008 | 9:46 pm
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Dec 4th 2008 | 11:57 pm
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Oh i'm sorry to hear that. I can't drive and realise I'll have to when I move to Ontario....it's just too damm big!
Good luck for next time, I'm sure you'll do great
Good luck for next time, I'm sure you'll do great
Dec 5th 2008 | 1:16 am
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
That sucks but I'm sure next time you'll get it no problem especially as you already passed your UK test. (I started learning to drive a few months ago I'll probably be ready for the test in mid-January I just hope I can keep the nerves under control
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Dec 5th 2008 | 1:50 am
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
I don't mean to sound callous, but if driving on unfamiliar roads makes your concentration evaporate and takes you out of your comfort zone, then I think its just as well you are not going to be unleashed on an unsuspecting public just yet.
What astounds me is the driving wrecks on "Canada's Worst Driver" managed to pass the test...What on earth were the examiners in those cases thinking.
Better luck next time.
What astounds me is the driving wrecks on "Canada's Worst Driver" managed to pass the test...What on earth were the examiners in those cases thinking.
Better luck next time.
Last edited by iaink; Dec 5th 2008 at 1:52 am.
Dec 5th 2008 | 2:22 am
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Thanks for all the support - After sleeping on it, I think I will take the test again in a few weeks, when I am a bit more prepared.
I think one of my issues was choice of driving school, so I am going to change to a new one.
Does anyone have any recommendations for good driving instructor in Surrey, BC ?
GW
I think one of my issues was choice of driving school, so I am going to change to a new one.
Does anyone have any recommendations for good driving instructor in Surrey, BC ?
GW
Dec 5th 2008 | 2:24 am
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
I too failed my test the first time. Speeding.
I then failed it the second time. Dithering.
I then failed it the second time. Dithering.
