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Glynis that was my trouble too.....bit like a kangaroo to start with.....told him I was nervous and me leg was shaking....he had made his mind up before we started I was going to fail...once I worked this out I drove brilliantly....so and so still failed me!!!! Never went back......big regret to me.. Try Try and Try again......she'll make it... Good Luck for next time!! Jacquie xxx

Lianne, all the best drivers pass their tests 2nd time round! My problem was clutch control (oouch!), which luckily I mastered - just - before my 2nd test. Good luck for next time - and make sure you take it again! I'm counting on Mum making you! Glenys x

yep ...she's balling her eye's out. Unbelievable really. Apparently, they had approached traffic lights which had gone to green as she approached. As she continued on her way SHE saw the car speeding from her left and braked accordingly ... along with several other car's. It was this sudden braking that alerted the examiner to the problem, to which he then reacted by slamming the brakes on as well. Apart from this instant fail, she came away with 4 minor's, and its for this reason that she is gutted. Her instructor has protested to the examiner for the circumstances, but to no avail. She is one of his best learners (so he tells her) ... and she has driven me around for quite a while now, and I know she is a safe driver. But its what happens on the day that counts. She is gutted cos she knows that without that other idiot on the road, she WOULD have passed ... and Ash can come out of hospital ... and she wanted to go and collect him - now he is making alternative arrangements ! ... and Mum is again picking up the pieces ! Unfortunately, Lianne is unemployed - due to start college on Monday next ... so is without an income for at least another two weeks ... and then only gets £40 per week ... she can't afford to have any more lessons yet (not that she needs them) and certainly can't afford the £42 for resit plus £40 for instructors lesson and time again.... and get herself to college ... and afford the insurance on her car for much longer. Oh dear .... the trials of being 18 ! Dancer x

Hi elaine. i'm so sorry Lianne failed but I'm not surprised with all the stress she's had over the last couple of days. She was a brave girl taking it at all! I hope she gets straight back in the car and tries again as soon as she can Glad to hear Ash is still doing well Sarah xxx

Aw bad luck Lianne. I didn't want to say before ..... but I passed 2nd time. It makes for better experience in my book. I was soooooo scared on my 1st test, and when I failed I bawled my eyes out !!! 2nd test was more like having another lesson. I breezed it as I knew what to expect. You get back out ther and show 'em how it's done ;~D *hugs* Sioux

Sorry to hear that but: Better to fail and get a few more weeks experience under her belt than go off on her own when not really ready. The examiner having to take control of the vehicle at any point is an immediate fail, I'm afraid. A few years ago around here a girl passed her test, went out with a friend that evening, crashed and killed them both. It's a jungle out there, you need to be 100% prepared. If it's any consolation, I took 2 attempts at both car and motorcycle tests.

Hard Luck Lianne, Get back out there girl and show the examiner he was wrong. Love June xx

My daughter sobbed when she failed her first one, but was happy when she passed on her 13th test

My Son took his first test 3 days after his 18th birthday and failed, he took another 3 weeks later ( cancellation) it happened to be on the same day as he was due to take 2 A level exams!! the test was at 3.30 ( busiest time, school runs) he passed, this was 3 weeks ago. As a mum i do understand how gutted you feel for your daughter, reassurance and encouragement is all you can do for her. Good luck for next time.

Oh l am sorry - yeh maybe next time when she's got less on her mind:o( take care:o) jude sarf wales x

Sorry to hear that....better luck next time... Best wishes xx

I darent add earlier incase i jinxed her. Im so sorry, bless her, next time though when she hasnt got so much worry about Ash. love Donna xx

I'm sorry. I bet she is so disappointed! Better luck next time. Gem:)))

So sorry....... but PLEASE make her put in again for it........... I didn't and regreted it ever since. next time not so bad as she knows what to expect. :-)

Awwww Elaine I'm so sorry for her, I hope she puts straight in for it again!! Didnt say before but my son didnt pass first time either but I made sure he didnt give up. Give her a big hug :-) Shaz xx

S sorry but PLEASE make her put in again for it........... I didn't and regreted it ever since. next time not so bad as ahe knows what to expect. :-)

What a shame - she must be so disappointed. xx

She's failed. Within the first 5 mins apparently. Coming up to a junction, she didn't slow down quick enough for the examiner, so he slammed the brakes on. She's on her way home, so now I had better go and prepare myself to be here for her when she gets in :-( Thanks everyone, for your good wishes and thoughts. Maybe next time. Elaine :-)

Hope she passes, cant wait to find out. Shirley Ann

My son did that too... not a call or a text or anything!! Oh this is soo exciting and I really hope she did it :-) By the way have you been to the loo yet?? LOL Shaz xx