Poll: Driving tests: how many attempts.

[Bucht]

I got it at the 4th time, but I'm being honest when I say that I still drive exactly as good as on my first attempt.
Luck is just as important as your driving skills on those tests. (at least where I live)

 

[Thedayrecker]

It's funny that this thread should happen today. For, you see, If I weren't lazy I could've taken my test and gotten my licence today (in Florida you have to have your permit for 1 year)

Wow, coincidence, I think not... That's interesting, does that mean you can't get a full licence before then?

Only if you're underaged. Once you hit 18 you're free to take the test, and (assuming you pass) your licence

 

[Kpt._Rob]

I passed on the first try. Drivers Ed was manditory where I live, so that helped a lot. As did the manditory 6 months with just a learner's permit. Still, from what I understand tests here in America where I live are a lot easier than tests in some other countries, so if you live in another country then the test you have to take might be more challenging.

 

[YuzL]

Passed it first try. Although I had my learners permit for 6 months prior and I went through Driver's ed. So it was really easy for me. Fun fact I took my drivers test in a full size pickup. I had to help the Instructor get into it was so high. And I could barely see the cones in any of my mirrors.

 

[Duck Sandwich]

Failed for, of all things, making a right turn at a yellow light in a 4-way intersection.

 

[Instinct Blues]

Only took me one try the only thing I had to do was drive down the street, parallel park, and then drive back up the street to the registry.

 

[crudus]

Discuss!

Funny story. It took me once but I almost failed it. I did 40 through a school zone where the speed was reduced to 25. The sign says something like "25mph 730-530 on school days". School was out that day (it was a Friday by the way) for various reasons. He wanted to fail me because I was speeding, through a school zone no less. I told him school was out today. After five minutes of "arguing" he was impressed with my knowledge of the local school district he passed me.

 

[Lawyer105]

I passed on my second attempt. Should have passed on the first, but the tester I got wanted a bribe. Natch, I didn't pay... natch, I failed. Passed with a nearly perfect score on the second test a week later. Interestingly enough, the first tester was suspended and then fired for corruption. Hahahahahahahaha!

 

[Nickolai77]

I failed first time, did an immaculate turn in the road, and was so full of myself when i came to the next junction that i didn't look properly and the examiner had to slam the breaks on. He gave me a horrible look which is now burned onto my memory for life. I've got my 2nd attempt coming up in a few weeks, unfortunatly it's at another test centre so the roads are all different...

 

[Wolvaroo]

Passed my motorcycle test on my first attempt with 7 points against. 2 were from being less than 2 seconds too slow on two courses and 5 from passing the box during an emergency brake. That was because it had very recently started raining VERY hard and the reflection from the ground made it so I couldn't see the chalk and used the old cone box we were practicing on prior as the marker without realizing they didn't move them forward

I think you are allowed 11 points against for that paticular test.

 

[Ham_authority95]

I just took my drivers permit test, which took me 4 times to get.

And thank fucking god for that...

For my drivers test, however, I predict that it will take me 3 tries because of all the details that I will most likely ignore.

 

[demoman_chaos]

Would have been in 1, if only I remembered my blinker when parking.

 

[Mstrswrd]

4 attempts. Each time, I scored worse and worse, until I took it in my Dad's car. I then scored a perfect, got complimented on my driving skills by the instructor (and this was the guy who failed me the first time), and have since not driven at all.

By the way, I hate driving.

 

[Con Carne]

I passed on my first try. I got 100%

 

[Actual]

I passed first time which was a surprise to me. I hate driving. Selling my car now so it was pretty pointless in the long run, but I might buy a motorbike as parking in Cambridge is ridiculous.

 

[Not-here-anymore]

1st time, 5 minors. Which surprised both me and my driving instructor. His jaw actually dropped when he heard I'd passed - he was all worried I'd screw up his first-time streak (which I brought up to 10)

Congratulations OP!

 

[Mercurio128]

Passed my motorcycle test on my first attempt with 7 points against. 2 were from being less than 2 seconds too slow on two courses and 5 from passing the box during an emergency brake. That was because it had very recently started raining VERY hard and the reflection from the ground made it so I couldn't see the chalk and used the old cone box we were practicing on prior as the marker without realizing they didn't move them forward

I think you are allowed 11 points against for that paticular test.

I had the same exact thing happen to me during my bike test, it was a lovely day, then the second I got on my bike there were hailstones. Still passed it, though I did have to do a real emergency stop when a van pulled out in front of me. Scary stuff, still, it reminds me to always be on guard.

Also I passed my car test second time.

 

[Marik2]

1 time.
Though i didn't do a "Driving" exam as i went through Drivers ED, which had a lot of driving already.

It was just a pretty long test, i passed it at about 75% correct.

LOL I passed the test with the same score.

 

[Davey Woo]

Passed 1st time.
7 minors and my invigilator person was a bit harsh in my opinion, but it doesn't matter anyway!

 

[Dxz5roxg]

I just got my permit last week on my first try. Taking the test was agonizing. I was so afraid I wouldn't pass. The test was easy. Driving is hard.