Failed my driving test.
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I may regret posting this, but ah well.
Gutted. Just gutted. I was driving so well, my manoeuvres were perfect, as were my observations.
Then I came to this roundabout.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...
I was in the right hand lane, wanting turn right onto the A6 Chorley. It was clear so I went. As you can see, a new lane forms on the right edge of the roundabout, but I went into the middle. She (examiner) panicked and grabbed the wheel and pushed me over to the right lane, because I was cutting up traffic coming from the left lane of the dual carriageway.
The weather was perfect, the test route was easy and the roads weren't too busy. I'm just so gutted at the fact that I was so close to passing, and that I have to wait 7 weeks before I can have another go
Gutted. Just gutted. I was driving so well, my manoeuvres were perfect, as were my observations.
Then I came to this roundabout.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...
I was in the right hand lane, wanting turn right onto the A6 Chorley. It was clear so I went. As you can see, a new lane forms on the right edge of the roundabout, but I went into the middle. She (examiner) panicked and grabbed the wheel and pushed me over to the right lane, because I was cutting up traffic coming from the left lane of the dual carriageway.
The weather was perfect, the test route was easy and the roads weren't too busy. I'm just so gutted at the fact that I was so close to passing, and that I have to wait 7 weeks before I can have another go
That's Chequerbent roundabout and it's a s
t roundabout since they put in the new markings about 5 years ago.
However, your manouevre as described is correct.
Left lane is for left down A6 towards Manchester and it also runs around the roundabout (obscured by the truck to take you towards Westhoughton.
Your lane is for right turn only (as marked clearly) onto the A6 towards Chorley.
Correct prositioning for your lane is to be in the middle lane NOT the outside lane.
If she specifically failed you for that then you need to appeal / object, as wat you've described is the correst action there.
Edit: there is a risk that others going on to Westhoughton do cut the corner on the roundabout as it's quite tight (along with incompetent drivers), so you should've been aware of this, even if it did force you into an incorrect lane.
t roundabout since they put in the new markings about 5 years ago.However, your manouevre as described is correct.
Left lane is for left down A6 towards Manchester and it also runs around the roundabout (obscured by the truck to take you towards Westhoughton.
Your lane is for right turn only (as marked clearly) onto the A6 towards Chorley.
Correct prositioning for your lane is to be in the middle lane NOT the outside lane.
If she specifically failed you for that then you need to appeal / object, as wat you've described is the correst action there.
Edit: there is a risk that others going on to Westhoughton do cut the corner on the roundabout as it's quite tight (along with incompetent drivers), so you should've been aware of this, even if it did force you into an incorrect lane.
Edited by R1 Loon on Wednesday 8th September 23:27
Hang on, oops, bit of a cock up from me.
The right lane (the newly forming one) is the one to be in and that automatically becomes the middle lane as you bear right round the roundabout.
You wouldn't believe I drove that roundabout every day for 6 years would you
Easier to see here, approach is the sliproad on the right of the overhead shot
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...
The right lane (the newly forming one) is the one to be in and that automatically becomes the middle lane as you bear right round the roundabout.
You wouldn't believe I drove that roundabout every day for 6 years would you
Easier to see here, approach is the sliproad on the right of the overhead shot
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...
Edited by R1 Loon on Wednesday 8th September 23:32
It took me 3 attempts to pass my test. The first time I failed for taking corners too quickly, apparently something to do with also being a biker but I never quite got that logic. The second time I was trying to get out of a minor road onto a major road but my view was obscured by parked cars. Whilst I was gently easing out to get a better view the examiner panicing and stamped on the duel controls despite the road being completely clear.
Console yourself that it will make you a better driver. The thing I noticed was that all my mates who passed first time were mental when they lost their L plates and were pretty terrifying to drive with because obviously they were all invincible driving gods having passed first time. I do believe that taking a couple of retests thus proving I wasn't infact a driving god, plus perhaps also riding a bike for a year beforehand, seemed to make me a fairly sensible driver.
Console yourself that it will make you a better driver. The thing I noticed was that all my mates who passed first time were mental when they lost their L plates and were pretty terrifying to drive with because obviously they were all invincible driving gods having passed first time. I do believe that taking a couple of retests thus proving I wasn't infact a driving god, plus perhaps also riding a bike for a year beforehand, seemed to make me a fairly sensible driver.
Edited by Arnold The Bat on Wednesday 8th September 23:34
R1 Loon said:
Hang on, oops, bit of a cock up from me.
The right lane (the newly forming one) is the one to be in and that automatically becomes the middle lane as you bear right round the roundabout.
You wouldn't believe I drove that roundabout every day for 6 years would you
You can hand in your license at any police station The right lane (the newly forming one) is the one to be in and that automatically becomes the middle lane as you bear right round the roundabout.
You wouldn't believe I drove that roundabout every day for 6 years would you
Edited by CampDavid on Wednesday 8th September 23:32
CampDavid said:
R1 Loon said:
Hang on, oops, bit of a cock up from me.
The right lane (the newly forming one) is the one to be in and that automatically becomes the middle lane as you bear right round the roundabout.
You wouldn't believe I drove that roundabout every day for 6 years would you
You can hand in your license at any police station The right lane (the newly forming one) is the one to be in and that automatically becomes the middle lane as you bear right round the roundabout.
You wouldn't believe I drove that roundabout every day for 6 years would you
Edited by CampDavid on Wednesday 8th September 23:32
k it, I go round at warp speed anyway, most other roadusers scatter in fear anywayMGZRod said:
deevlash said:
(I still dont think it should have been a major fault anyway)
Who did you run over? Mr Brown? 
Still, in the grand scheme of things it doesnt matter, Jenson Button failed first time too!
Hmmm very shoddy markings on that one. With the markings as they are on the roundabout itself, the left lane should really be left only, and the right lane should be straight or right.
If a car in the left lane was going straight on and you were going right you'd have to really keep your eyes on the mirrors for that first bit until you get into the designated lanes. There isn't even space for two cars within the lines!
Unlucky mate.
If a car in the left lane was going straight on and you were going right you'd have to really keep your eyes on the mirrors for that first bit until you get into the designated lanes. There isn't even space for two cars within the lines!
Unlucky mate.
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