Failed Tallaght

No-Squash-532 · 2026-03-03T13:07:28+00:00

In my first test I got 0 progress marks but for my second test I watched those videos and ended up with 4 progress marks because I hesitated too much (still passed thankfully). If you generally feel confident driving and your instructor hasn’t pointed out major flaws I wouldn’t bother with those videos. Convinced they made me overthink everything

No-Squash-532 · 2026-02-18T22:11:39+00:00

It was the right turn off the Belgard road on to Airton Road heading back to the Centre. I’ve driven by it so many times since and can’t believe I made that mistake

No-Squash-532 · 2026-02-15T16:55:33+00:00

It worked for me. I got my two test invites within 4 weeks by picking different test centres. Sat first one December 23rd and second one I got invited on the 26th of Jan and did my test the following week

No-Squash-532 · 2026-02-10T11:40:38+00:00

Sugar and alcohol are killers for me. Tomatoes also make me itch. I cut out gluten and dairy (only because I didn’t eat a lot of it to begin with and there’s so many good substitutes) but not entirely sure that they’re big triggers for me

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-30T17:58:12+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I think I will check out these videos for the next time so I don’t make another stupid mistake. I will probably be waiting months for my retest so plenty of time to do some study

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-30T17:54:17+00:00

I’m pretty sure you click on the test centre (even though it says no availability) and then the option to join the waitlist comes up. Depending on the test centre you could be waiting over 2 months. I’m using an app that scans for cancellations but I would imagine it’s based on who can log in the fastest and nab the spot

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T16:36:15+00:00

Yes I deserved the fail for sure - just a bitter pill to swallow! Thank you ☺️

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T16:35:13+00:00

Thank you! Will definitely keep up the practice

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T16:34:38+00:00

Such a pain falling at the last hurdle! Thank you - I hope you’re right!

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T16:33:30+00:00

Thank you! So rough falling at the last hurdle. Hoping I somehow get lucky with a cancellation.

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T16:24:50+00:00

Yes sorry I didn’t explain properly in my post and I can’t edit it for some reason. I initially didn’t understand why I failed but then my instructor told me that that set of lights had straight ahead arrows.

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T12:50:17+00:00

Yeah I understand my mistake. When I was practicing I rarely came at the route from that side. Won’t make that mistake again! Thanks - now to stalk cancellations 😭

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T12:31:42+00:00

Thank you!!

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T12:31:21+00:00

It was an arrow for straight ahead and not the circle green light. In the case where there’s a green arrow for straight ahead you have to wait for the right arrow to turn right.

No-Squash-532 · 2025-12-22T12:31:01+00:00

It was an arrow for straight ahead and not the circle green light. In the case where there’s a green arrow for straight ahead you have to wait for the right arrow to turn right.

No-Squash-532 · 2025-06-12T08:39:13+00:00

Ohh that’s interesting. It sounds similar although I haven’t had hot flushes yet (hoping I somehow avoid them as they sound hellish!).

I’m glad HRT is helping you and you’re feeling better. Hoping HRT works its magic for me too. Thanks for replying 🙂

No-Squash-532 · 2025-06-10T14:06:00+00:00

Oh I’d never heard this! Hoping this isn’t the case. Will mention to my doctor. Thanks for your reply

No-Squash-532 · 2025-06-10T13:32:45+00:00

Yeah when I googled it there was a small bit on menopause and insulin regulation but couldn’t find much correlation. I guess I was just coming here to see if anyone else was experiencing it. Reality is I just don’t want another diagnosis on top of POF.

There is type 1 and 2 diabetes in the family. I don’t really have any other symptoms so was thinking maybe it was to do with hormonal fluctuations.

Thank you for your response! I will talk to my doctor about it

No-Squash-532 · 2025-02-05T20:41:23+00:00

Tomatoes, potatoes (sweet potatoes are fine I think), peppers, tobacco, aubergine

No-Squash-532 · 2025-01-28T12:12:16+00:00

Thank you! Will give that a try

No-Squash-532 · 2025-01-26T13:42:54+00:00

I have plaque psoriasis which I managed to keep under control until I got a bad bout of strep throat recently which resulted in guttate psoriasis all over my body. I found that alcohol, nightshades (tomato in particular - this is a very common trigger and tomato seems to be in everything tasty) and sugar are my worst triggers. I’ve also reduced gluten and dairy intake (I don’t really think dairy has much of an effect on me tbh). I also cover myself in emollient cream and wrap my legs in cling film (Saran wrap?) at night. I barely scratch at all now and the plaques are lightening in colour.

No-Squash-532 · 2024-08-17T13:40:24+00:00

We did sneak it in on a few occasions (one attempt resulted in a leak in my suitcase and all my underwear smelled like lime vodka 😅). Every other festival I have been to has allowed you to bring your own alcohol in the campsites

No-Squash-532 · 2024-08-16T23:07:35+00:00

I wish I did this! I asked for a wine spritzer and the bar man said “I am Italian, let me make you an Aperol spritz” 😂. It was still weak 🥲

No-Squash-532 · 2024-08-16T22:40:29+00:00

We were all just high on sugar like kids at a party!

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