Driving Test
Apr 18th 2006, 8:30 am
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Have you actually seen a car before ???
I guess it's no wonder I failed!!!
Apr 18th 2006, 8:32 am
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Partystar
Is that one of those little metal things?! Yeah, I've seen them, they get in my way at the supermarket, so I just park my truck on top of them.
I guess it's no wonder I failed!!!
I guess it's no wonder I failed!!!
Yes, they are those little metal things that it's possible to fill with gas without taking out a second mortgage
Apr 18th 2006, 8:55 am
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Partystar
Well, I took my driving test on Friday & I failed! I got 100% on the theory, but didn't even get to go on my actual driving test, because I failed at the 3-point turn. I took the truck (2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew Cab) & tried to reverse out of the space around the cones, but it's just impossible to do it.
The examiner said it can be done, but she wouldn't be able to do it & said I could come back & try it over the weekend, which we did. Hubby tried it every way, but still part of the truck went over the white line, so it's impossible in that size of a truck. I suppose the woman was talking about a regular cab, which I definitely could make, but not in my beast!
So, I'll have to do it in a car, which will be annoying, as I've only driven our car once & it's like a boat & very heavy to steer, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I just wish I'd have known not to take the truck, as it's impossible.
On a side note, why aren't you allowed to adjust? I can't think of any real life driving situation where you wouldn't be allowed to adjust your vehicle instead of reversing straight out. They changed this test in the UK, probably because of that very reason.
The examiner said it can be done, but she wouldn't be able to do it & said I could come back & try it over the weekend, which we did. Hubby tried it every way, but still part of the truck went over the white line, so it's impossible in that size of a truck. I suppose the woman was talking about a regular cab, which I definitely could make, but not in my beast!
So, I'll have to do it in a car, which will be annoying, as I've only driven our car once & it's like a boat & very heavy to steer, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I just wish I'd have known not to take the truck, as it's impossible.
On a side note, why aren't you allowed to adjust? I can't think of any real life driving situation where you wouldn't be allowed to adjust your vehicle instead of reversing straight out. They changed this test in the UK, probably because of that very reason.
Apr 18th 2006, 9:03 am
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Celsius
You really let the side down by not passing. I hope you had both hands on the wheel at all times. Maybe you should take the test in a regular car, not a truck. A smaller vehicle would be more maneuverable.
Apr 18th 2006, 9:59 am
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Re: Driving Test
sorry, but I did have to snicker
And a 3 point turn? wow...don't think that's even on the test around here...just reverse 50 feet, parallel park behind one motor...which is getting taken out of the test apparently for being to hard, and there's no hill start required...hmmm...
And a 3 point turn? wow...don't think that's even on the test around here...just reverse 50 feet, parallel park behind one motor...which is getting taken out of the test apparently for being to hard, and there's no hill start required...hmmm...
Apr 18th 2006, 10:21 am
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Re: Driving Test
In this state we were only required to take a written test 'cos we had UK drivers licences.
When my daughter took her test it only lasted about 5 mins. She had to drive around an empty car park, then parallel park between 2 cones placed about 200 yards apart. That's Joizey for ya.
When my daughter took her test it only lasted about 5 mins. She had to drive around an empty car park, then parallel park between 2 cones placed about 200 yards apart. That's Joizey for ya.
Apr 18th 2006, 10:39 am
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Bob
sorry, but I did have to snicker
And a 3 point turn? wow...don't think that's even on the test around here...just reverse 50 feet, parallel park behind one motor...which is getting taken out of the test apparently for being to hard, and there's no hill start required...hmmm...
And a 3 point turn? wow...don't think that's even on the test around here...just reverse 50 feet, parallel park behind one motor...which is getting taken out of the test apparently for being to hard, and there's no hill start required...hmmm...
Apr 18th 2006, 10:50 am
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Partystar
Well at least I didn't fail for lack of driving skills!
LMAO! Thanks, Partystar - you've made my day...
Apr 18th 2006, 11:27 am
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Re: Driving Test
I suppose the woman was talking about a regular cab, which I definitely could make, but not in my beast!
Then can I ask a silly question, why did you buy a vehicle that you cannot possibly drive properly? Wouldn't it be safer for everyone if you downsized a bit?
Then can I ask a silly question, why did you buy a vehicle that you cannot possibly drive properly? Wouldn't it be safer for everyone if you downsized a bit?
Apr 18th 2006, 12:33 pm
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by blaze
Then can I ask a silly question, why did you buy a vehicle that you cannot possibly drive properly? Wouldn't it be safer for everyone if you downsized a bit?
Apr 18th 2006, 12:41 pm
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Don't remember any 3-point turn when I did the AZ license. Had to parallel park into cones. I was in a rental Corolla. Took all of 10 seconds to get that part out of the way -- several funeral corteges would have fitted in the space.
Hehe.
My friends are sooooooooooooo impressed because I can do parallel parking with barely a glance in the rear mirror. Seriously: most of them would rather drive 3 times around the block and walk (WALK!!!) 4 blocks than attempt this simple maneuvre.
As for Liz, I am surprised they 'tested' her. Both my husband and I (once the examiner realised we were from the UK) were merely asked to drive around the block and reverse 20 yards or so in a straight line.
Ah well, minor setback - better luck next time!
Apr 18th 2006, 12:51 pm
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Elvira
As for Liz, I am surprised they 'tested' her. Both my husband and I (once the examiner realised we were from the UK) were merely asked to drive around the block and reverse 20 yards or so in a straight line.
Apr 18th 2006, 2:24 pm
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Re: Driving Test
Gruff is suprisingly quiet on the thread
Apr 18th 2006, 2:32 pm
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by Partystar
Well, I took my driving test on Friday & I failed! I got 100% on the theory, but didn't even get to go on my actual driving test, because I failed at the 3-point turn. I took the truck (2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew Cab) & tried to reverse out of the space around the cones, but it's just impossible to do it.
The examiner said it can be done, but she wouldn't be able to do it & said I could come back & try it over the weekend, which we did. Hubby tried it every way, but still part of the truck went over the white line, so it's impossible in that size of a truck. I suppose the woman was talking about a regular cab, which I definitely could make, but not in my beast!
So, I'll have to do it in a car, which will be annoying, as I've only driven our car once & it's like a boat & very heavy to steer, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I just wish I'd have known not to take the truck, as it's impossible.
On a side note, why aren't you allowed to adjust? I can't think of any real life driving situation where you wouldn't be allowed to adjust your vehicle instead of reversing straight out. They changed this test in the UK, probably because of that very reason.
The examiner said it can be done, but she wouldn't be able to do it & said I could come back & try it over the weekend, which we did. Hubby tried it every way, but still part of the truck went over the white line, so it's impossible in that size of a truck. I suppose the woman was talking about a regular cab, which I definitely could make, but not in my beast!
So, I'll have to do it in a car, which will be annoying, as I've only driven our car once & it's like a boat & very heavy to steer, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I just wish I'd have known not to take the truck, as it's impossible.
On a side note, why aren't you allowed to adjust? I can't think of any real life driving situation where you wouldn't be allowed to adjust your vehicle instead of reversing straight out. They changed this test in the UK, probably because of that very reason.
No 3 point turn here either.
Just the park between 2 cones and drive round block , quiet streets near the test centre.
Never mind, better luck next time.
Apr 18th 2006, 2:35 pm
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Re: Driving Test
Originally Posted by mickmills
Didn't even have to do any maneuvers here in TN.
Theory test, then a leeeesuirly drive round the block, job done!
Think it was all right turns too
Theory test, then a leeeesuirly drive round the block, job done!
Think it was all right turns too
