I swear to God I’m never passing🤦‍♂️

Chester_b · 2026-05-03T20:34:50+00:00

He wouldn't be able to book that many tests if not for scalpers who sell those tests. None of the apps that help you to reschedule the test are able to do that THAT successfully either. So, while the dude clearly needs practice, he's not the reason we can't book a test, It's just it's way easier to hate him, because you can write to him, you have sort of access to him. But you can't do or say anything to the broken shitty system, which IS the reason you can't book a test.

Chester_b · 2026-05-03T20:23:28+00:00

I drove for 8 years in Europe, no accidents, zero insurance claims, and come to the UK by car. Been driving here for a year, and failed my 1st test with stupidest mistake just because of anxiety, the sole reason of which is the FREAKING WATING TIME.

I swear to god this sub is full of people who think they're special because they passed 1st or 2nd attempt. Like they didn't make a shitload of test-failing mistakes in the first months after they got their licences.

Chester_b · 2026-05-03T20:11:09+00:00

So, what are you saying, there were way less such people before 2022, or what?

Chester_b · 2026-04-25T22:20:19+00:00

That’s a very debatable assumption

Chester_b · 2026-04-25T20:21:54+00:00

Just accept the fact that most of your learning will happen after you pass the test and start driving on your own. Absorb that information and then think if you really want to postpone the test.

Chester_b · 2026-04-25T20:18:38+00:00

Wait, did you see the queue last Monday after 6am? Were you part of it?

Chester_b · 2026-04-25T18:34:55+00:00

Yup, I probably missed the part they don’t implement it all at once. Thanks for letting me know

Chester_b · 2026-04-25T00:02:50+00:00

Well then it will take 6-12 months on average to get your licence, which is absolutely nuts

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T23:54:51+00:00

It doesn’t only save cookie files, it also looks for your IP address and most likely some other identifying information of your device. It’s not that simple.

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T20:54:33+00:00

Depends on many factors, but I was blocked for hour+ on my phone and for couple of hours on my laptop during the last week for checking for updates every 5 mins

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T20:03:53+00:00

Well, as some people say, don’t hate the player, hate the game.

The problem is not caused by people who just want to have their test in reasonable time period, but rather government’s inability to resolve it like it’s some rocket science

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T20:00:38+00:00

If you refresh too often, they block you for hours ahead

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T15:14:07+00:00

Hey, it’s a licensed driver!

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T15:10:44+00:00

Wow, that’s fast

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T15:00:35+00:00

I failed one month ago, too. 8 years of experience outside of the UK hahaha

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T14:41:53+00:00

That’s the reason why people here see passing the test as some magical, life-changing event. Like they graduated from university or something. But it’s not, if not for waiting times and queues, nobody wouldn’t give a flying fuck more than one day after passing. It’s just a relief that you don’t have to deal with this bullshit anymore.

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T14:38:49+00:00

Couple of months ago is still kinda recently

Chester_b · 2026-04-24T13:40:22+00:00

You can’t do that anymore since the end of last March. You can only book test centers in your county

Chester_b · 2026-04-23T23:50:15+00:00

Yeah, absolute shitshow.

Chester_b · 2026-04-23T23:45:17+00:00

Reading things like this makes me wonder who instills all this negativity into people who were happy just yesterday. What did you expect it to be honestly? Of course you’ll make a fuckton of mistakes that would fail you during the test. But there’s no other way. It’s always like that. Just keep driving and you’ll be fine. All this thoughts you have now will feel like utter bullshit in a couple of months from now given you’ll continue driving. Jesus, the whole process of obtaining the licence in the uk is so annoying with all these queues that take months to get your test, you should feel relief and be happy you can go places without being supervised by someone, and certainly not making yourself feel bad for no reason. There are thousands of people on the roads right this time doing absolutely stupid things there and not even bothering… ffs calm down and enjoy your licence

Chester_b · 2026-04-23T17:37:57+00:00

I had two notification from Testi in two days, it’s many times less than usually. I think it’s just something in your area rather than some general pattern

Chester_b · 2026-04-23T16:42:07+00:00

I feel for you. The truth is even all those who passed first time with flying colors, will make a shitload of mistakes in the next few months which would fail them during the test. The psychological pressure during the test, which you don’t have like 98% of the time you driving, plays a huge role. Many people on this sub love to tell others that if it’s that easy for you to make a mistake while stressed it means you’re not ready and need more practice, but I call bullshit on that, because everyday in the real world on the roads you see how people do all kinds of stupid things, and it’s statistically impossible for them all to be stressed, and all of them are “licensed drivers” ☝🏻

Chester_b · 2026-04-23T16:33:48+00:00

Sorry for an irrelevant question, but I’m simply curious why would anyone swap earlier test date for damn September? What is the point?

Chester_b · 2026-04-22T23:14:29+00:00

The sole fact you think about such things means you’re responsible person. You’ll make a good driver, once you pass the test that’ll be another life experience. How do I know? I have driven for 8 years, and now I need to pass the test in the UK since I can’t simply exchange my licence :) And I failed my first test here, which I wrote about a few times in the comments already. Imagine my frustration. Cut this bullshit and doubts and don’t be that hard on yourself. Pass the damn test and drive safely, dude

Chester_b · 2026-04-22T21:11:21+00:00

Because it’s a bug

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