How many times did you take your Driving Test before you passed in the UK?

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cristy	Hi, I haven't taken the test yet but I used to drive everyday (for years) and since I'm not from the UK I need to go through the whole process again... It could be VERY frustrating; are you taking lessons? I would really encourage you to do it, even if you can drive. Most of the people fail the first time (the rate is supposed to be 8 out of 10 that fail) so don't feel bad, it's just like that, and basically the main reasons to fail are observation and what they call "dangerous driving" (make someone lower their speed because of you, obstruct, etc) stalling shouldn't be the reason why you failed, if it ever happens to you again while taking the test, just "secure the car" (handbrake up, neutral, first gere, etc) and keep going. I'm taking lessons now, and they're really helping, at least to understand what they're after. Good luck in the next one! My first exam is on the 10th of April but I'm already mentally prepared to take another one if necessary... good luck girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

toadoflossers	I passed first time. I can never see why people make such a big deal of it !- Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Boosted 2	Passed the first time....But not in the UK... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Motörhead Fan	I passed on my 3rd attempt, but don't worry, you'll get there eventually. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Canuck	I was lucky because I never had to take one. I swapped my Canadian license for a British one - but I did study the rules of the road here. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CBadger	Passing first time isn't necessarily a good thing - I did and realise that friends and family who failed once or twice are better drivers. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

helen b	on my first test i failed everything except the highway code and the eyesight parts! My examiner said there were more crosses on my sheet than his spot the ball coupon entry! i passed 18 months later on my second attempt! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hawkeye85	Passed first time because i had a very good instructor and i spent any time i had driving around the country. Some times i would drive up to 200miles in one day on many different kinds of roads and conditions (obviously i had a qualified driver beside me) I would suggest you to try driving about so it gets you confident and relaxed. Most people do very little when they are learning. With a friend you should drive in the areas you likely to do your test on so it gives you more practise. Try using a car you like to drive for your next test as this can help. You may find it goes better next time because you know what to expect. Good luck and keep calm Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chris t	Once Also Once for my Motorbike license Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John P	I passed first time but I was lucky. My partner passed on her 6th attempt. Just keep trying. youy'll get there, you'll have been nervous the first time, hence the stalling but I 'm sure you 'll be fine on the next one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gem*	Passed first time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jackass	Passed 2nd time a month ago. Don't worry about failing. Your instructor wouldn't have put you in for the test if he thought you weren't good enough. A lot of it is luck on the day. Just don't beat yourself up about it hun. It's easier the second time around because you know what to expect. My lesson before my test was terrible. Made so many mistakes so i really thought i would fail. Luckily i had a lovely examiner who put me at ease. Good luck and don't give up! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

goin.back.2bed¦-}	Try taking Kalms a natural anti stress pill...you were probably so nervous that your legs felt a bit jelly like, hence the stalling. It took me my third attempt to pass, the first time I failed, I felt like you, the second time made me determined to pass as I knew I could do it...maybe the confidence I had by the third attempt made me appear competent, but still nervous. You will do it...book another test now...your instructor would not have put you in for one if he didn't think you were capable=] Good luck on your next one=] x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

candyfloss	Once Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Aaron S	passed first time, in cars passed second attempt in lorries Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hayley b	It took me five times to pass as I used to get so nervous. Although I felt crap at the time as all my friends passed first time, I do think it's made me a better driver in the long run! Just keep trying to get cancellelations, never give up - you'll pass soon enough. Good luck!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

scuppo	I passed second time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

little red	i failed my first i was told i was dangerous lol i only clipped a white line in a parking bay there was n-one there he could have let me of but didnt i hadnt even left the car park but did pass on the 2nd and make a very confident and compentant driver now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

C B	once in Feb 1976 Keep plugging away. You will get there. It is good to be a bit nervous on your test as it keeps you alert. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Ghost	once Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Beatles chick	i passed third time. try not to let it get to you (easier said than done i no!), take deep breaths before your test and think positive! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jaime Rose	Just once, Because I new what I was doing and trained for it. I kept my cool and as long as I did not show any nervousness, Just followed what I learned. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lisaj640	Nerves are a big problem. I'm sure you're a competent driver, but at the end of the day you need to be calm! Try some relaxation exercises, they may help you for next time. Good Luck! I passed 1st time, 15 years ago. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Adze	Three times,in the days when horse and carts ruled the roost.I had never driven before and had booked a test so on the day of my first test i borrowed a car,then failed. Second time around i drove round on some private land, failed.Third time bought an old banger and passed in that. So take heart,next time you will pass if you keep your confidence high,Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

S Csparky	faild first passed the second.!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nutty nora	I passed on my 2nd attempt. My mother died 10 days before my first test so failing it was not really a surprise! I'm a firm believer in mind over matter - just tell yourself "It'll be great if I pass but if I don't, the world won't end overnight!" Take the pressure off of yourself and you'll be surprised at what you can achieve! Good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anthony W	i passed 1st time, but everyone is different. If your nervous use some herbal tea before ur test, it helps you relax. and even if it takes you a while, u can always do it again. think positive, i know someone who took 13 times. you will eventually get there. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lucy F	Third time lucky fo me, looking back I so wasn't ready to be let loose on the roads after my first test, Don't give up x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LadyDJ	Passed third time - and only after I calmed down about the whole thing! It was nerves that made me rubbish on my first 2 attempts - in lessons I was fine! I gave up for a while, changed to BSM and passed after 3 lessons - when I was calm! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Grizzly	Passed car and bike tests first time. It's a nerve racking experience so just look at the first time as practise and you'll have a better idea what to expect second time around so you won't be so nervous. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SKA	Well, I failed twice before passing the third time. Don't worry, trust me it's all about luck! You can be the worst driver and still pass the test, you will pass eventually. It's probably nerves, try to keep calm, at the end of the day, it's only a driving test! If you make a mistake, like stalling, don't think about it, because most of the time, it's just a minor fault! Every time I made a mistake, I just ignored it, and still had hope that I will pass because it could just be a minor fault, and that won't fail you. You need to have confidence, or you will continue to make silly mistakes that you wouldn't usually make on your lessons. Just keep thinking positive and continue with weekly lessons... tell your instructor to help you with your weaknesses, and make sure he takes you on mock driving tests to help you feel comfortable with your routes. Good luck!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No