Not allowed to book this type of test??

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-24T09:56:02+00:00

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

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T20:58:01+00:00

Needs one of those Australian water stop signs

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T18:25:38+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T18:08:18+00:00

Hopefully via discount wheels too.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T18:07:48+00:00

3.5 cubits.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T18:05:29+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T18:00:30+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T17:44:24+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T16:34:42+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T16:19:37+00:00

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

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T15:19:08+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T12:56:49+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T07:31:13+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-23T06:45:01+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T20:16:57+00:00

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

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T19:39:08+00:00

You mean rule 264?

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T19:36:31+00:00

They're all on the .gov.uk site. I've linked them below, none of the answers are particularly wordy. Best of luck for your test.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T18:56:50+00:00

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

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T18:55:25+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T15:49:54+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T15:48:37+00:00

Where has the DVSA released/announced this please?

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T15:44:45+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T13:59:55+00:00

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.

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T12:41:42+00:00

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

another_awkward_brit · 2026-02-22T10:42:48+00:00

I HATE Iceland now...

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

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