A guaranteed pass??????

[steeveeboy]

Hi,
Im 16yrs old and 17 in december,
Me and my dad were chatting the other day and wondered what the best and closest way to a guaranteed pass is?
I was messing about on my brothers iphone the other day and was playing on the driver learning theory app,
I got 78%
so was just wondering if i would have a better chance doing either a lesson here and there or, a block week of lessons with the tests included???
Cheers
Steve

[illmonkey]

You're never guaranteed a pass, lets get that straight. But to be ready to pass a test you'll need lessons, and as many of them until an instructor thinks you are ready to pass. They won't put you in for a test without confidence you will pass (well, they shouldn't).

I done 2 hours a day for 2 weeks, it was fairly stressful as I was on my lunch breaks, so my day didn't stop, but I was happy I got to drive quickly after starting lessons.

Depends on how you want to do it really.

Oh, I'd stay away from parents teaching you.

Edited by illmonkey on Monday 19th April 09:57

[Eddh]

Well you failed the theory already

[Uhura_Fighter]

I did a lesson each week for my car and a block (3 day course with test) for my bike. I could drive/ride before I started learning but would say if you want to pass quickly do a block with test at the end.

Something like a 3/5 day session of lessons with test included.

[Jayho]

Just take your time, there is no hurry to be on the road, everyone learns on there own and you shouldn't be rushing yourself, the more you rush the harder its going to be to pass. I'd probably say if your dad is thinking of taking you out to have a few lessons with an instructor first, to get down the basics and to gain a bit of confidence, then get your dad to take you out every couple of nights coupled with the weekly lessons you should be fine! When i was learning i had my brother take me out on the car I bought and insured, but because he wasn't always available it was quite hard for him to take me out alot, but it was good practice for me to get to know my car which really helped once i passed!

[julian64]

I didn't do any lessions at all.

[SystemParanoia]

i was born with a licence stapled to my ass

[lockhart flawse]

Lessons will show you things that you might not think of that will get you through the test. For examples I had no lessons and failed my bike test first time for one finger braking - you're supposed to use all of them.

L.F.

[Uhura_Fighter]

julian64 said:

I didn't do any lessions at all.

No English lessions?







I know it was a typo.

[Jonny671]

steeveeboy said:

Hi,
Im 16yrs old and 17 in december,
Me and my dad were chatting the other day and wondered what the best and closest way to a guaranteed pass is?
I was messing about on my brothers iphone the other day and was playing on the driver learning theory app,
I got 78%
so was just wondering if i would have a better chance doing either a lesson here and there or, a block week of lessons with the tests included???
Cheers
Steve

100% on the Theory shouldn't be too difficult to be honest.

But I'm sure there's a minimum amount of hours instructed driving you are supposed to do.

Also a guarunteed pass is no such thing, confidence is good, too much confidence can be a hinderance.

[The Hitman]

It took me just over 6 months to pass on my 2nd go. Its not the fact that you know what you're doing at the test really. Its the stress of actually doing it that makes people fail. If you're good under stress you might be fine.

But if you do pass first time, please remember you aren't Sterling Moss. You're STILL learning really.

[RobbieB]

I did 2 x 2 hours lessons a week with an instructor, and one or two nights and every Sunday my Dad would take me out and set me different tasks (like holding the car on a car park ramp with just clutch and accelerator etc) and passed after about 3/4 months, with 4 minors, first time.

Aren't I cool

[10 Pence Short]

The Hitman said:

It took me just over 6 months to pass on my 2nd go. Its not the fact that you know what you're doing at the test really. Its the stress of actually doing it that makes people fail. If you're good under stress you might be fine.

But if you do pass first time, please remember you aren't Sterling Moss. You're STILL learning really.

Having recently done an extended re-test following 13 years of driving, I'd say the trick is to make every single part of your test driving a solid, practiced routine. Just remember you're trying to pass a test against set criteria rather than driving in the way you think best.

1) Get yourself comfortable handling a car
2) Observation, observation, observation
3) Completely nail down your manoevres

[croyde]

I drove my first car for about a year, with full licence mates sitting next to me and then had 2 lessons with a mate's dad who was an instructor. He told me that he did not think I could pass the test so I said could we have a lesson in my own car.

My car was a rusty Renault 6 with the 2CV push pull twist gear shift and the reason my instructor reckoned I would not pass was my inability to get to grips with his Escort's H gate shift.

One lesson in my Renault and the instructor announced me ready for the test. Passed the test even tho' the examiner did not look too happy to be in my own car.

The day after I passed I moved from motorbikes to vans at my courier company, which all had the normal H gate.

[tinman0]

steeveeboy said:

Hi,
Im 16yrs old and 17 in december,
Me and my dad were chatting the other day and wondered what the best and closest way to a guaranteed pass is?
I was messing about on my brothers iphone the other day and was playing on the driver learning theory app,
I got 78%
so was just wondering if i would have a better chance doing either a lesson here and there or, a block week of lessons with the tests included???

Got my Mini on the night before my 17th, and was out learning on my birthday. My father and I drank nearly a bottle of whisky by the end of the first 7 days as my driving was that bad. We'd get back in from a lesson shaking, and we'd both pour a glass. I managed a record 7 comedy stalls trying to turn into our road one evening. (Comedy now, not then). Within a week I had that under 5 each time.

But, drove a further 3,000 miles in the Mini over 3 months, then took 4 lessons to ensure I was up to scratch and passed first time no bother. Apparently I even had the head examiner who I discovered a few years later failed the vast majority of people on the first go, so must have done something right.

The key thing that you must show on your test is that you are in control of the car and situation. You have to be confident, accurate, and show a visible demonstration that you are in control of the vehicle.

Get them mastered and you're sorted.

[ManaghGB]

I'm learning to drive at the moment and i'd definately take your time with it. It's been 3 months since I started and sat my first test last week...I failed. But make sure your confident in the car and you can show the examiner you know what your doing, they need to know if they pass you your not going to fall apart as soon as you go out on your own.

Secondly try and get as much time behind the wheel as you can, that way you can encouter lots of different situations and know how to deal with them if they happen on your test.

And lastly, observations! Always check what's around you whether that be in your mirrors driving or scanning around while parallel parking. Need to show your a safe driver.

Hope this helps you out and good luck.

[Poledriver]

I had 6 lessons over a 3 month period where I learned how to pass the test.
During the same 3 month period I drove regularly evenings and weekends with my Father, who taught me how to drive.

[Jonny671]

I had two hours on a Tuesday and two hours on a Thursday for about 3 months, but came to book my test and had a 7 week wait for it so only had 2 hours a week to keep me fresh.

Passed first time, but still was suprised and took it very carefully for a while as I did think I was going to fail..

[james_gt3rs]

Up until a point, it's the more miles you do, the more likely you are to pass IMO. If you do too many miles, you may become over-confident.

[Mr_S]

My parents agreed to pay for lessons until we passed for both my sister and I for our 17 birthdays.

I did it in 13 lessons, one a week

My sister did it in 54 lessons, one a week

so you see it can vary

Edited by Mr_S on Monday 19th April 11:55