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  • hgvtrainingpoint Apr 29, 2012 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Hi, It's excellent that you are putting such detailed information out there. My view is that the more facts, hints and tips you have then the less nerves you have for your driving test. Keep up the good work!
  • alexkazam Apr 16, 2012 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Wow! You certainly have done your research and put in lots of effort with this lens- I wish it was available when I did my test (there again, the internet wasn't)!

    I will add it to my "British Squidoo lenses" lens.
  • cdltraining Apr 15, 2012 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Hi, great lens, thanks a lot for all the info. My daughter is currently going through driver training here in the USA, the laws are obviously different to the UK and we drive on the other side of the road, but your information is useful none the less.
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  • cdltraining Apr 15, 2012 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Hi, great lens, thanks a lot for all the info. My daughter is currently going through driver training here in the USA, the laws are obviously different to the UK and we drive on the other side of the road, but your information is useful none the less.
    cdl training information
  • drivingbrighton Apr 10, 2012 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    Youve got some really good lenses. Looks like youve done a lot of hard work. Well done. Ive just created my first one, and will be expanding it and creating others. Keep up the good work. Antony ADI
  • jammarti Mar 30, 2012 @ 1:43 am | delete
    Taking up a driving lesson was a fun experience for me. Though I wasn't able to pass my first test because I was a bit nervous at that time. Just last month I took the test again and I passed! taking up driving lessons and test is really helpful for us to avoid accidents and be a good driver. Thanks for sharing!
  • joyldev Mar 23, 2012 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Great lens. I though the caveat about to avoid paying extra booking fees was very kind of you to include.
  • Serena-Leigh Mar 7, 2012 @ 11:28 am | delete
    Thanks a lot appriciate the info.. Does anyone Know a car insurance company for first time drivers, I'm 29yrs old.. So not a young driver unfortunatley..lol Thanks..
  • Serena-Leigh Mar 7, 2012 @ 7:07 am | delete
    Hi all I wish I found this sight after 2failed tests and 2 instructors (first was a scam artist lady), theory test I passed first timee with help from the britania websight and the Nintendo DS Lerarner driver therory test game... Just wanted to know do I have to use a Green "P" plait for the first year. I've just ordered a mini and I think if I use that plait, people will know I just passed, and take advantage of me on the rds.. Especially as the car is brand new.. Or will people steer clear of me.. Silly question maybe but the thought bothers me .. Thank you.. Good luck everyone.Xx
  • CDT Mar 7, 2012 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Hi - no you don't have to use a green "P" plate! Unike having to display "L" plates before you pass your driving test, there is no legal requirement to display "P" plates after you pass and doing so is entirely a matter of personal choice. Some new drivers feel more confident with "P" plates on, others feel that drawing attention to the fact that you are an inexperienced driver can cause other road users to react in a negative way (I'm sure all learner drivers have witnessed the actions of impatient drivers for whom a red "L" plate seems like a red rag to a bull!). Enjoy driving your new car :)
  • GW Mar 2, 2012 @ 11:39 am | delete
    i failed my driving test todoy beacause i was driving 30-35mph in a national speed limit(60mph) it was a country road winding and with blind bends. is it just me or does anyone else think this is not fair?
  • CDT Mar 3, 2012 @ 5:39 am | delete
    It's hard to comment without knowing the road in question, but within a national speed limit area it is possible that the speeds you mentioned could be inappropriately slow. Remember that if other road users are travelling at higher speeds they will find a slow moving vehicle frustrating and possibly even dangerous! The best way to judge the appropriate speed for any road is to think about all the factors that affect your driving i.e: visibility, road conditions, weather, traffic etc. As long as you can stop in the distance you can see to be clear and negotiate any corners that are coming up safely then you should be fine. As for why you were marked down on your driving test, you may have held up another vehicle or the examiner may have felt that you were not making sufficient progress. It may seem unfair, but the examiner is trying to assess your ability to continue learning independently without the need for a supervising driver and may have felt that your driving could put you or other road users at risk.
  • Lindzi Mar 9, 2012 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    Hi .. i have this problem .. some roads with 60 on are dangerous and there is a coast road near where i live where a lot of people ahve died from dangerous driving .. and yet other roads are 40 and are wider and less bends .. it doesnt make any sense ... and the theory for driving does state drive at the speed unless the conditions of the road dont allow you to .. to me as an inexperienced driver you dont do 60 full pelt along acoutnry road which could endanger other drivers and yourself, my instructor took me along our caost road as i wanted to see if i drove it ok and she told me never be afraid to drive slower.. you shouldnt fail for that .. unless the road allows you to drive faster of course ... so maybe there was something else the issue there??. good luck for next time ... i have mine in a week .....eeekk
  • Denny McCaffrey Jan 19, 2012 @ 9:19 am | delete
    how many lessons on average to pass a driving test car.
  • CDT Jan 19, 2012 @ 9:22 am | delete
    On the DirectGov website, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) state:

    "On average, those who pass have had 47 hours of professional instruction and 20 hours of private practice."
  • faith Dec 16, 2011 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    This is useful information, my license was revoked and i have to take another practical test, am afraid the examiner might be partial because of the revocation. Should I be worried??
  • CDT Dec 17, 2011 @ 8:15 am | delete
    Revoked under the New Drivers Act? No you don't need to worry - examiners are impartial and will not judge you on past mistakes, only on whether you meet the standards required for the Practical Test! Good luck :)
  • jay Jan 31, 2012 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    why have I been asked 5x continiously to reverse round the corner on my test eventough somehow I am unable to do it on my test. Is it because the examiners know I cannot do it?
  • CDT Feb 1, 2012 @ 5:17 am | delete
    Your performance on each driving test is assessed on it's own merits. I don't know if driving examiners look at previous test reports but even if they do, it shouldn't influence the way they conduct the test. I suspect that it's simply coincidence. Best of luck for your next attempt!
  • Oct 6, 2011 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    A lot easier in my day. Not sure I'd pass the current test.
  • sue Oct 1, 2011 @ 8:41 am | delete
    Is it reasonable to fail a driving test on one error of judgement when no danger was caused?Parked cars on both sides but told too near the middle and on coming car had to wait and driver looked angry.
  • CDT Oct 2, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    You haven't really given enough detail for an in depth answer but generally speaking, IF the road was wide enough for 2 cars and your road position prevented the other driver progressing, then yes, there're no question that the examiner's decision was reasonable...if the road was only wide enough for one car, then whoever got there first goes first!
  • goldenrulecomics Sep 10, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
    when I lived in London I passed with only three minor faults! Of course, I had been driving in the U.S. for about 25 years before I moved to England...The toughest part for me was learning to back up around corners, which I am sure is banned in just about every part of the United States!
  • amber Sep 1, 2011 @ 5:24 am | delete
    hey my theory test which i passed is expiring really soon and i cant find any dates for a pratical test i dont know what to do. can you give me any suggestions please
  • CDT Sep 1, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
    Hi Amber. I have two suggestions! 1) Check for test cancellations at your preferred test centre/s. Unfortunately there is no "list" of cancellations - as soon as someone cancels a test booking, that test slot becomes available again on the test booking system and it's up for grabs to anyone who wants it on a first come first served basis. The only way of finding cancellations is to check the DSA's online test booking system several times a day (also VERY occasionally the DSA put additional test dates onto the system if there is a long waiting list at a particular centre, so it's worth checking regularly). 2) You can take your driving test at any test centre you like and while some areas have long waiting lists, others re much quieter, so perhaps consider going out of your local area! Good luck :)
  • Hello Hello Hello! Nov 25, 2010 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Can I make my driving test earlier like on Saturday or Sunday?
  • CDT Nov 26, 2010 @ 4:16 am | delete
    Some test centres sometimes offer weekend tests (usually to reduce waiting lists) but not all - check test appointment availability at the DirectGov at http://www.dft.gov.uk/dsa/AtoZservices_Bannered.asp?Cat=-1&TestType=car&TypeID=17
  • CDT Jun 1, 2009 @ 6:38 am | in reply to 2angel_laura | delete
    Laura - WOW, passing first time is a fabulous achievement!

    CONGRATULATIONS :D

    I'm really pleased for you and delighted that this page was of help!

    Enjoy your driving!
  • 2angel_laura Jun 1, 2009 @ 6:32 am | in reply to CDT | delete
    Just to let you know I passed first time on Friday! With Thanks to your website!!!

    Thanks again, Laura
  • CDT May 8, 2009 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Good luck when you take your test angel_laura - let me know how it goes!

    :)
  • angel_laura May 8, 2009 @ 10:30 am | delete
    Very resourceful site. I have my test in 3 weeks and regulary come on here to watch the manouver videos and read your content.

    Thank you
  • CDT Nov 27, 2008 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    @ david

    An L-plate falling off wouldn't be a reason for you to fail your test, but it's not going to impress a driving examiner and a learner driver driving without correctly displaying L-plates front and rear is an offence.

    Get some decent quality MAGNETIC L-plates and you won't have anything to worry about :)
  • david Nov 27, 2008 @ 9:26 am | delete
    can I fail driving test if L plate falls off during

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