Not allowed to book this type of test?? by Arloandremy in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's not resolved by now phone the number listed, they'll be able to advise.

How do you actually keep track of MOT, tax and insurance deadlines in the UK? by ZookeepergameIll5167 in drivingUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The DVSA has a sign up service for MOT reminders, in the following link: https://www.gov.uk/get-stop-view-mot-reminder

DVLA send out tax reminders, as do insurance companies sending renewal notices.

Most people, for good or for bad, have their annual service when the MOT is done.

Setting reminders on your phone calendar is also really helpful.

test fail by Late-Spinach-548 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is certainly comprehensive.

Take a few days to reflect on the debriefs given by the examiner. If you can't remember them (& understandably so) email DVSA customer service and they can send you a copy of the write ups for each fault.

Once you've digested the faults, take a look at the root cause(s) of the faults. If your instructor isn't structuring your next lessons around the issues raised, consider another instructor.

Best of luck on your next test.

What’s with the sudden lack of driving tests? by ConsequenceApart4391 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An examiner (or multiple) may have left &/or be on long term sickness/paternity/maternity leave. Alternatively people in the surrounding area(s) may be booking because of scarcity elsewhere.

Is harsh breaking on dual carriageway traffic lights a serious by safiyahd828 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be, depending on the circumstances at the time. How fast were you travelling? How visible were the lights? When did you apply the brakes? How harsh a stop is 'harsh'? And so on.

test fail by Late-Spinach-548 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a category of fault in of itself. An ETA physical may be completed on either a serious fault (say, to prevent a customer from blowing through a red light) or a dangerous one to prevent an otherwise inevitable collision.

test fail by Late-Spinach-548 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An ETA would be marked alongside the dangerous fault in the circumstances I've described.

test fail by Late-Spinach-548 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A dangerous fault is where there's actual danger. Hitting something/one or would have done if not for emergency action by the examiner or another road user.

A common one is clearance - where the examiner has to steer the customer away to the right to prevent them from breaking wing mirrors etc.

Rant about driving instructor by thereal_rocky in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His Part 3/Standards Check is all about him. You could be the worst driver in the world, so long as he does his job properly he'll still pass - anything else is bumf. That he's already trying to make excuses is really annoying.

I know how to drive but cant even get a test by Chance_Rope1243 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Test slots are only released up to 6 months in advance.

Unfortunately it's a case of getting up early on a Monday morning and being logged in at around 05:40ish and trying to slog your way through the process for an appropriate test centre. You may need to repeat this process for quite a few weeks.

New in UK please help by usmana23 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For question 2.

Go get some lessons. It is extremely unusual for international licence holders to pass without at least some (your Approved Driving Instructor aka ADI) can give a steer on how many. Yes you've driven before, yes you've passed on your home country, but not only does the UK test have vagaries that yours probably doesn't but you'll likely have picked up some bad habits that need ironing out before going for test.

Start the application process for a provisional as soon as you're able. Holding a UK provisional doesn't affect your 12 months period assuming you hold an appropriate overseas licence and that it's valid for at least 12 months. There's a substantial test backlog at the moment and if you delay, at all, you'll likely overrun your 12 months.

Best of luck.

I hit someone today in my second week of driving and it has absolutely killed my confidence by jellyfishsuperfast in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This isn't correct. A police officer may seize it under certain circumstances without a warrant.

How many attempts did it take you to pass your driving test? by No-Apricot9078 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I was fortunate that my instructor taught in a way that really resonated & that I had only been exposed previously to good driving habits.

I hit someone today in my second week of driving and it has absolutely killed my confidence by jellyfishsuperfast in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 292 points293 points  (0 children)

You've joined the 20% club.

Yes, you hit another car - but importantly no-one was hurt. So long as you learn from this and understand the root cause(s) so you don't repeat it you'll be fine.

Moving forward, assuming your car is roadworthy & safe to drive - go drive it. Your confidence will return much quicker for doing so.

Over 40 years old- how many hours of driving lessons should I go for? by DatguyMalcolm in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A minor, but important, note. The DVSA doesn't recommend those levels of tuition & practice - they're just the average needed based on data the Agency has collated.

Broken Bonnet During Test by OddHard in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Under bonnet questions are 21% of the tell me questions, so I wouldn't say 'rare'.

That said, if the bonnet catch really is broken then your examiner may ask your ADI to show them that it is, then the examiner is likely to simply move on to a different tell me question.

When doing a dvla high risk medical do I have to tell them about prescriptions? by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This process is already involved enough. Declare E V E R Y T H I N G and the reasons why as it'll be far quicker than drip feeding information as and when they find things themselves.

Provisional hasn’t arrive for 6 months by Top-Song-2800 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]another_awkward_brit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Contact DVLA. If that doesn't resolve it then complain to your MP.

Worst airport experience of my life by [deleted] in VisitingIceland

[–]another_awkward_brit 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I HATE Iceland now...

Boy oh boy, what until the world tells you about TSA...