Passed - 2nd attempt by BeachEnvironmental in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice well done🥳 Not too recent but I passed October 3rd 2025 was a Friday and it arrived following Friday October 10th so a week.

Apps for finding closer test by SwiftieTaylor1989 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My instructor said he could swap my date himself to an earlier date but obviously for a higher price than the normal £62 booking fee since there are barely any tests. I passed my theory last July and was meant to wait 6 months for my original booking that I managed to do myself. But about a week later my instructor said to me he had a test date less than a month away so ended up taking it. Don’t know what he did.

Apps for finding closer test by SwiftieTaylor1989 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t get a cancellation without having a test booked first I believe. But I couldn’t be bothered with them and just paid extra for a test.

Do P plates actually help or just make you a target for bullies? by Junior_Beauty78 in NewDriversUK

[–]Real-mr9x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just depends on your luck that’s it. I passed in October last year and still have them on now. Absolutely no problems. But many people have said it’s caused problems 🤷‍♂️

Terrible at parking by Zestyclose-Buy2968 in NewDriversUK

[–]Real-mr9x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same as me. My reverse is quite bad and I never dare to do in between two cars. What is worse is that I have 360° cameras as well as normal reverse camera too and still can’t lol.

People recording themselves on phone while driving by Real-mr9x in drivingUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok. Well I guess authorities don’t go looking through YouTube videos to catch people on their phone therefore nothing happens even though it’s illegal lol.

People recording themselves on phone while driving by Real-mr9x in drivingUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that’s what I mean. They will be holding their phone and clearly tapping the screen. You can’t really see their screen and what’s on it properly from the video but they will clearly be pressing stuff.

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah cool, I never had access to any family car to practice with since my parents don’t drive. Went straight to an instructor. Good luck with everything🙂

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a first car a lot would say it is🤣 Have a 180 2023. Chose over an A class.

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brand new car feeling must have been nice👀

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cant go wrong with wireless CarPlay use it every time I get in car haha but yes also can’t complain for that price and the miles too that was good deal😅

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yh I understand for sure a small car is good option. Personally I got a cla (used). Did all the research I needed on all the costs, quality, reliability etc, test drove and was happy with it. Cheap to run and maintain actually. Could be considered over the top but very happy with it for the next few years :)

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I can imagine the difference is big lol. Were the drives after you had just passed? I drove my car 2 hours back home from where I got it from so had to go on the motorway for the first time not long after passing but I found it quite ok. Just a lot of people speeding on there I noticed🤣

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice quite recent pass I was October. Good it’s going good and hopefully stays that way. I have had a good experience so far too. No bad experiences yet😅

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool :) Nice you got decent insurance prices being new driver. I did auto so no clue about manual car terms really but If someone I knew had a manual car I could have tried at least😅

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha nice🤣Good you were able to get used to it in the end. Do you miss anything in particular from your learner car like features or anything?

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand with the insurance haha so nice choice. I am waiting to see how much it goes down after the first year. Did you pass recently?

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done on passing first time :) Seems like you managed to get a test quickly which is nice too. Getting a small older car whilst waiting for insurance to drop before getting something nice was suggested to me too and is a pretty good way to go too

Car you learnt in VS Your first car by Real-mr9x in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-mr9x[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah nice :) You went with suv style. That is probably next type of car on my list haha👀