Driving Test - Failed !
Dec 5th 2008 | 6:16 am
#16
Meh
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From: Calgary
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.
Dec 5th 2008 | 7:19 am
#17
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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
than other driving schools.Hope you pass the next time.
Yoong
Dec 5th 2008 | 8:28 am
#18
talking Ter Sami
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Just earlier today I witnessed a professional (well, DHL delivery) driver pull a U-ey on a bridge on-ramp. For those familar with the Lions Gate bridge it was from the North Vancouver on ramp (just before two lanes become four lanes then become one lane) onto the Park Royal off ramp (just as two lanes become four lanes then split off into two in each direction again). He'd also left his cargo door open but fortutnately there was a full size pick-up between my subcompact and his load.
Jan 2nd 2009 | 2:19 pm
#19
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Yipppeee !!!! I Passed !!! Was - Driving Test - Failed !
Hi,
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
Jan 2nd 2009 | 3:36 pm
#20
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From: Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, BC
Re: Yipppeee !!!! I Passed !!! Was - Driving Test - Failed !
Hi,
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
Jan 2nd 2009 | 10:38 pm
#21
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Posts: 7,157
From: back in Cambs
Re: Yipppeee !!!! I Passed !!! Was - Driving Test - Failed !
Hi,
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
pleased you stuck at it,
Jan 3rd 2009 | 4:14 am
#22
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Congratulations!
Jan 3rd 2009 | 5:28 am
#23
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From: Drum
Re: Driving Test - Failed !
BRAVO 
Jan 3rd 2009 | 6:37 am
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Re: Yipppeee !!!! I Passed !!! Was - Driving Test - Failed !
Hi,
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
:Terese
Jan 3rd 2009 | 6:54 am
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Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Well done and congrats for passing the driving test
Yoong
Yoong
Jan 3rd 2009 | 10:11 am
#26
Jedi Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 159
From: The kingdom of Fife, Alba
Re: Driving Test - Failed !
Woohoo, that is really funky that you passed your test. Congratulations
Jan 3rd 2009 | 10:22 am
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From: Vancouver, BC (originally from Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire)
Re: Yipppeee !!!! I Passed !!! Was - Driving Test - Failed !
Hi,
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
I re-sat my practical test for the second time this morning and passed.
The roads were not a busy as the last time I sat the test, due to the holidays which helped a bit.
I am glad this stage is now over, and now I can get on with getting used to the roads over here.
Thanks to everyone who posted for their help and support.
Best wishes and Happy New Year.
GW
Which driving school did you change to and would you recommend them?
Happy motoring,
Adele
Jan 3rd 2009 | 11:20 am
#28
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Re: Yipppeee !!!! I Passed !!! Was - Driving Test - Failed !
Thanks for your responses - it is a relief to pass especially as it is snowing again here today (Saturday)
The driving school I used was the Valley Driving School - Surrey branch.
I would recommend them if you get the correct instructor. The first instructor I had I did not build up a rapport with and we did not get anywhere, and I failed my first test partly due to it.
As I paid for a few lessons in advance, I asked for a change in instructor and got Doug, who was great. Instead of teaching me how to drive, which I already knew how to do, he taught me what I needed to know to pass the test.
If you are going to use this branch, I can thoroughly recommend him.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
GW
The driving school I used was the Valley Driving School - Surrey branch.
I would recommend them if you get the correct instructor. The first instructor I had I did not build up a rapport with and we did not get anywhere, and I failed my first test partly due to it.
As I paid for a few lessons in advance, I asked for a change in instructor and got Doug, who was great. Instead of teaching me how to drive, which I already knew how to do, he taught me what I needed to know to pass the test.
If you are going to use this branch, I can thoroughly recommend him.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
GW
