The multiple fails club

[newbie_1]

Are you still reading this?

Have you passed yet?

I took five attempts. But for the support on here, and all the training I got off YouTube and the repeat courses for the test…
Five attempts I took.

I took four for the classc2 which was very unexpected.

Anyway, I think it would be a whole lot better if everyone did two weeks training for whatever it costs. But that’s my advice to anyone.

At the end if the day, the examiner wants to see kind of perfection. So try to make it as perfect as you can. Take it easy. Some examiners just do their job, others freak you out.

It’s not easy. It’s not easy if you are good even (ask anybody who drives class 1)

But at the end of the day, I found a safe and soft drive, as calm and smooth as you can, with minimal fear just be safe and nice and take your time and yes, you are expected to drive at the flowing traffic speed or as near to the speed limit as you can But - if you don’t feel safe at that speed then don’t drive at that speed, down a hill of blind bends, narrow and with rough potholed road surface.

It takes a lot of psychology I reckon anyway. A lot of mirrors, concentration focus on the here and now and sod the test, yes, you heard it, sod the test - just drive as beautifully as you can and always as safely as possible - being an HGV driver means you’re a life preserver and injury avoider, the safest person on the planet. Verbalise a difficult situation and have your inner self able to punch your way out of a paper bag with forethought advanced looking ahead and all round situational awareness - it’s the least you can do.

Concentrate. It’s not easy.

I had a test where even on the coupling I ended it all up and got back in the cab with blood dripping down my hand and was “Relieved” the examiner said we’ll call that a day, failed.

Learn and you will get support on here, you will.

You also know you will pass it in the end.

Don’t let it do your head in, you can either give up or, persevere, or take a break - it’s your choice, I jokingly asked DVSA if they did Season Tickets for the Test. LOL.

Yes, it’s expensive failing AGAIN?!! But, it’s not about the money or the examiner if you get to a state where you can “just do it”

And, always, always remember each time you messed up and write it down or recycle it in your head and don’t do it again… LoL

The good news is, if ever the proverbial hits the fan when you’re out on your on your own, you will be more than prepared to deal with it.

Give yourself a chance.

[driveress]

Hey Newbie 1

Are you still reading this?

Have you passed yet?

If you are talking to me, then yes I still log on occasionally and yes I have passed.

I passed my Class 2 fourth time two weeks after writing this post, so just over a year ago. I passed my Class 1 first time the day after the Queen died. I haven’t done any class one work yet but I’m enjoying gaining experience on Class 2.

I agree with what you say, especially about the psychology of if. I look back now and wonder why and how passing was such an issue! When the pennies drop and the mindset is right it comes good.

I also had a problem with coupling, specifically the airlines. I eventually managed it by my upper arms were black and blue afterwards - I have since learned how to use my body strength and not my arm muscles.

I hope you are enjoying your driving and that all those visits to the test centre were finally worth it.

[alba]

I did my trianing wiith Ritchies in Glasgow and was lucky i passed my Class 1 first time. My instructor told me that most people fail on lane discipline and not enough use of the mirrors, but the biggest issue was believing you can pass. Having a positive attitude goes a long way,

On the day of the test i was sat with another student and the 2 examiners came in, one was quite a cheery guy and the other didnt really say much at all, guess which one i got!. As i sat in the cab i just reminded myself that all he is looking for is a safe smooth journey and in an hour we will be back here.

The first 20 mins went fine and then i came along a dual carraigeway which merged into one lane a bit further ahead, as i was in lane one i checked the mirrors and indicated to move across, a car behind signaled and held back to allow me to move across, before i moved i said out loud " white car signaled and has held back im moving across now" examiner looked across at my mirror and gave a nod.

Just before the merge there was a set of traffic lights and lane one was left turn only, the white car had now undertaken me and as the lights changed to green he passed me on the left. I was told during training if a car undercuts you it means your over too early and its a fail.
Realising that i have probably just blown it i was angry with myself. I composed myself and decided to just keep at it when we came to areas where it was a bit tight or there was an obstruction i just said out loud what i was doing and why.

As the rest of the test went the examiner started to talk a bit more, and i relaxed once more. As we entered the yard the examiner was again quite chatty and i put this down to the friendly chat before the bad news. We came to a stop and he fiddled about with his Ipad and then said Congratulations youve passed!

We had a quick talk about the drive and the incident with the merge and the white car. He commented that by giving a commentary, i had reassured him that i had hadnt cut anyone up and that the car had flashed me out and then hung back to let me complete the lane change. The examiner said not enough candidates use commentary when doing a drive, doing so lets gives the examiner a better understanding of what information your seeing and how your using that to make your decisions.

Best piece of advice i was told, show confidence whilst on the test the examiner will know your nervous so show him what youve learnt and be confident with your signals mirrors and lane discipline.