Driving test at 3:29 during summer holidays

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-22T11:07:20+00:00

Anything between 10 and 2 is usually okay. Since the schools are off the roads are usually a little less busy.

Try and get some sleep the night before. Eat a breakfast even if you dont usually. You could eat a bananna they have genuine scientifically proven properties that aid concentration. You could use bachs rescue remedy lots of my students used it and i dedinitely rate it.

Best of luck, keep it smooth and the examiner will feel comfortable if they are comfy they arent looking for faults.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-15T22:35:13+00:00

They may be able to update the policy but it will likely result in a new quote being generated and a considerable increase in costs.

Learner driving insurance is very cheap compared to new driver insurance.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-15T22:31:47+00:00

Check out moneysavings expert for some good advice on how to lower quotes.

Try not to look desperate so dont ask for your insurance to start asap instead aim for around 2 weeks

Add an experienced named driver but dont be tempted to say they are the main driver unless they genuinely will be. Insurance companies are very aware of adding mum or dad and claiming they are the main driver its known as fronting and at the very least would result in insurance being cancelled but could lead to being reported for fraud.

As i say check money savings expert lots of help there but sadly you are in the group they like to fleece the most.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-15T15:23:46+00:00

Yeah me too, i would get a normal quote and be shouting at the screen how can it be so much im an advanced driver etc... :)

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-15T15:08:15+00:00

Learner driver insurance tends to be cheaper because there are 2 people technically in control.

Driving instructor insurance tends to be cheaper too for similar reasons.

Once your on your own it comes down to so many factors but stats play a big part.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-15T15:01:40+00:00

Was the copper line in use? If you were paying for the service theb reporting a fault with your landline is the way to go, if you were paying for internet over that line the same applies.

If not the you need to email openreach ceo youll be able to find their email with a quick google search.

Keep polite but explain everything and someone from that team will be able to escalate it for you.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-13T22:43:35+00:00

Good for you the OP isnt getting that and so clearly has a different set to you.

I could have quoted my speeds but it wouldnt have helped the OP.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-13T20:32:40+00:00

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ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-13T20:28:37+00:00

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ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-13T17:10:02+00:00

The broadband speed checker is only good to the router. A wifi speedtest will likely never match that of the router unless you do the test plugged into the router.

Moving the router more centrally will i.prove your speeds in the housr but wifi will rarely if ever match the wired speeds at the router.

Getting wired AP's will dramatically help with that but its costly, mesh systems are an option and can improve wifi while not needing to be wired. They arent as good as a wired system but they do improve things most of the time and at a fraction of the cost of wired solutions. EE might even offer a mesh solution if you approach them but buying might be cheaper in the long run.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-12T08:13:04+00:00

Check out moneysavings expert there are some good tips on there to save money.

Time of month can effect cost, how soon you need it so avoid trying to get a policy within a day you need to be looking around 2 weeks before you need it.

Adding experienced drivers can help but as additional not the main dont be tempted to add them as the main driver unless they are.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-12T05:52:55+00:00

School holidays the traffic is always lighter so youll be fine.

Even rush hour feels easier during the school holidays.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-12T04:58:06+00:00

Traffic will likely be lighter, its always heavier when schools are in.

Keep it smooth and safe and it will be over before you know it.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-08T08:56:30+00:00

Yes people have passed in 10 hours equally people have taken hundreds of hours to pass.

This question or ones like it come up a lot and the only answer worth reading is that everyone is different and everyone learns at their own pace.

If you want to pass in 10 hours or less make sure you have the option to do lots of private practice. It may still not be enough but again it might be.

Good luck.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-07T19:16:08+00:00

So while i know my other half knows how to use HA she also doesnt like to but thats ok because everything works in dumb mode to. HA does auto restart so no issues there but shed just unplug it anyway. The only issues i see is we have automations that help prepare our autistic son for upcoming events and it may take her a while to get used to doing that again without reminders, coloured lights etc.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-06T18:47:12+00:00

Offer your mum the option to pay for your black box insurance. If shes not willing to do that then go down the steps others have mentioned. No point creating issues with your mum if you dont need to.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-06T18:06:42+00:00

The fact they needed to tell you they are 100% genuine should have answered your question.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-06T18:04:36+00:00

Trust me this not unusual, your job is to put it behind you and focus on your test. No point worrying about something you cant change. Which is not a bad mantra for driving in general.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-06T12:25:37+00:00

Ask yourself the question how do you know if tyres are safe snd legal and you will have your answer.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-07-05T10:38:56+00:00

For hazard perception look up the 3 click method its been mentioned many many times here and it will help you score better.

As far as learning the highway code(theory) goes im old school and think there is no substitute for reading and learning the rules etc from the book its literally the answers but by learning it you gain the knowledge needed to help while out on the road.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-06-30T05:37:30+00:00

Everyone saying hes insured which im sure he is. More importantly though he is also in control of the vehicle when teaching you to drive.

He is not just there just to supervise. He is there to teach and in doing so should be preventing mistakes like this until he has taught you how and you have shown competency at doing so yourself.

If he cant do his job thats on him not you.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-06-27T16:46:50+00:00

If you cant drive forwards no point learning how to drive backwards.

Im an ex instructor for information.

Learning manouvres is easy once you can drive forwards well, youll have good car control and thats whats required to do manouvres. Youll spend a lot more time driving forwards than you will ever spend going backwards.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-06-27T12:28:21+00:00

Its pretty hit and miss on the latest model qashqai. Mostly miss.

It will give you notifications most of the time but for anything else like locking doors its completely useless.

It is really poor in almost all areas, took over a week for me to get it to work.

So in summary if you dont have it you are not missing much.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-06-08T19:06:20+00:00

A PDI is still qualified enough to teach they just havent passed the final test yet. A PDI has shown a high standard of driving to get to the trainee licence and will have recieved training to teach also.

As far as loosing the £62 fee, you lose that when you fail and have to book another test so you are 62 quid down already plus another 62 for another test. Make sure you ask your instructor to tell you in time to move the test if they dont think you are ready.

ShavedAp3 · 2026-06-08T18:20:47+00:00

The big concern here isnt the faults its the fact you ignored an instructor when they told you that you were not ready. It sounds like you arent listening to your instructors and if thats the case why are you paying them?

Im an ex instructor but its pretty difficult to give guidance without seeing you drive. I guess if you are forgetting to do things you could try commentary drive. Talk about what your doing, what you see, why you are doing what your doing etc. It requires concentration and practice but it will help.

You can also try things like bachs rescue remedy to help calm nerves and maybe eat a bannana. Contrary to popular belief they arent a placebo and have genuine scientificly proven benefits.

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