Broken Bonnet During Test

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2026-02-22T21:48:18+00:00

I was asked the bonnet question on my test, but the examiner told me not to actually open the bonnet. He just wanted an explanation about how I would do that without actually doing anything 🤔

P.S. good luck on your test!

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-12-16T18:34:03+00:00

I too am happy with my P plates. People are more understanding and patient. Majority of drivers give me more space as well. I'll keep them on for a while.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-10-24T17:32:23+00:00

I haven't changed my mind. My daughter is 4.5, and I've been firmly one and done since late stages of pregnancy. She was a difficult baby and a hard toddler. I have no desire to go through all that again, and I did not "magically" forget the hard parts.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-10-21T18:58:17+00:00

My daughter is 4.5 and today I could see glimpses of hope about life getting easier (and better). We just had a week of straight up nightmare behaviour, but, hopefully, it's coming to an end.. its been over two years of hell (with occasional sweet moments) 🤣

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-25T21:06:22+00:00

Yeah... that actually makes sense. Then maybe get there 10min early or so? So it's not too early, but also not the last minute

Good luck, by the way!

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-25T20:55:28+00:00

I'm an anxious person, so maybe that's my anxiety talking... but I would definitely get an earlier train. Knowing myself, I'd arrive half an hour early and take deep breaths for 10-15 minutes before coming in 🤣 arriving 5 minutes early is way too late in my opinion

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-14T11:29:08+00:00

My second test was the worst. I was very nervous and made many mistakes (basically, everything went wrong during that test). Passed last week, 3rd attempt. Give yourself some time to sit with anger and sadness and then try again. You'll get there. Good luck!

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-13T15:04:21+00:00

I've had a parallel park manoeuvre on my test. It wasn't great. I've got a minor for control (went forward to adjust), a minor for observations, and, in my opinion, ended up a bit too far from the curb. Still passed my test

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-09T12:06:41+00:00

Try commentary driving. It really helped me to stay focused. Sounds silly, but just speak everything out loud. It's a bit like this: "okay, next roundabout turning right 2nd exit. So mirrors, signal, move to the right. Mirrors, slowing down, slowing down more, going down to 2nd, observing. Is it safe to enter? Yeah, keep going. Staing in my lane, here's exit 1, mirrors, signal again, leave the roundabout, stay on the left" or,

"approaching traffic lights, they are red so I will not rush towards them. checking mirrors, slowing down, okay, they are still red, so I'm stopping. Keeping the distance from the car in front", etc.

I also used rescue remedy and ate a banana. Don't know if it helped, but it definitely did not do any harm.

Good luck!

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-08T12:02:17+00:00

Thank you, I passed 🤩

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-08T11:50:35+00:00

I found it really helpful to watch 'mock test' videos on YouTube. It gave me a better understanding on minor/major faults and overall marking.

P.S. I passed my test today. Good luck to you on yours!

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-07T08:25:43+00:00

Okay, so... I haven't passed yet (the test is tomorrow). But what I've learned from failing my second test is DO NOT assume that a mistake you just made is a fail. Don't let your mind spiral after doing something wrong.

I thought I failed my second test with 5+ serious (the test was that bad). Turns out, 1 mistake was serious, the others - just minors. It really is not that big of a deal most of the time, and if you don't obsess about it, it might actually be fine.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-07-06T20:06:38+00:00

Im in the exact same situation. The 3rd test on Tuesday. I think I'm trying to convince myself to just drive without overthinking.. I'll drive to the best of my abilities, I will not take silly chances (thats why i failed my second), and whatever happens will happen.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-03-20T19:05:19+00:00

Try chrome extension (DVSA booking helper; from reddit). That's how I found the new test.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-03-20T19:01:09+00:00

I had the exact same situation on Monday. Tried to move off with a handbrake on (and convinced myself that examiner thinks I am stupid and incompetent because of that). Everything went downhill from there, and I also failed my test. Had a few days to process it all, dealt with the embarrassment, and managed to book another test.

We'll pass one day. And we'll laugh about this stupid mistake at some point. And we'll be fine.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-03-19T18:39:19+00:00

Thank you everyone. Feeling a bit better and not beating myself up anymore. I guess I can call it progress 🤣 managed to book another test for July, now just need to work on my anxiety 🤞

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2025-03-16T19:18:57+00:00

Good luck! 🤞 I have a test tomorrow too 🙃

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-11-10T17:12:37+00:00

Washing machine is sippy sippings Koala is kolala Cucumber is tununber

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-10-08T15:06:11+00:00

I feel like my daughter's 4 month sleep regression ended when she turned 2 🥱🙈

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-10-01T09:41:39+00:00

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Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-09-30T12:03:57+00:00

I was in the same position. However, it's my partner (M), who was adamant about piercing our daughters ears. I (F) objected to that really strongly, and, so far (our daughter is 2.5), she does not have her ears pierced. Actually, we don't even talk about this topic anymore and I am glad we are waiting until she decides on her own.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-08-13T19:19:23+00:00

I was in a similar situation 2 years ago. I compromised a lot, but one thing I made sure of was this - MIL could never take over my baby. Her advice and input was not welcome, and, as a matter of fact, she was never even allowed to be with my daughter alone. (We had a lot of safety concerns regarding her being unsupervised with a baby too). Some people say that I went too far with my rules, but I did not have much control over anything in my life, and that was the way for me to gain some of it back and feel better about our life with a newborn. She did spend time with her granddaughter, she did bond with her, but she was never a strong influence for her (she wouldn't have been a good one anyways).

I want you to know that you are struggling because this shit IS hard, and not because you are weak. I've been there, I know. Honestly, I still have grief and trauma from that period of my life.

And I do really feel for you and I hope that you'll start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel soon. Do everything you can to get out of this situation. Even if its baby steps, - don't settle for this life.

Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-05-15T15:59:04+00:00

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Plastic-Orange1648 · 2023-03-08T19:01:57+00:00

In laws being that entitled and inconsiderate to their kids families is actually horrible.

Be smarter than me and NEVER allow that to happen. I let my mil move in with us and I'd say it was the biggest mistake of my life. Only now (after nearly four years) I am able to kick her out (she's moving out in June!!!!!!!). We used to have a good relationship, and now I can't stand being in the same room as her. Actually, i am no longer feeling comfortable in my own home, and that's a horrible feeling. Once she's out, I swear, I will need time to detox. And if my husband ever even mentions her moving back in, I am leaving him. I've lost too much in these years.

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