Claire's - Driving Test day

This is Claire's twenty second driving lesson with Bob (totaling about 25 hours of tuition so far). This is Claire's final lesson before her first driving test.
Unfortunately, the test was not successful, a combination of the mock test experience (which only confussed her and made her believe she was missing something), negative stories about the test from people she knew and some of the highly judgemental comments on here about mirrors ect caused Claire to doubt herself.
Once you get into the frame of mind of trying to second guess what you think the examiner wants rather than having trust in your own ability to drive safely (no matter what) the thoughts and emotions that follow such doubts really do interfere with your performance and therefore your chances of being successful. If you are confident that you can deal with anything you are going to meet on the test (or indeed in real life) because your know you have the skills. knowledge and understanding necessary - luck is simply not a factor nor is the examiner. The examiner can almost smell this uncertainty and therefore is much more likely to place more significances on any driving faults that occur. After all the examiners is only human and they want you to be safe on the road afterwards.
Despite the doubts and the obvious nerves which must have weighed heavily on her Claire still nearly passed her driving test failing on only a couple of things. Things that she is normally very good at namely reverse parallel parking (control - putting the rear wheel onto the kerb) and dealing confidently with traffic at a mini roundabout (hestancy - unnecessarily giving way to traffic from the left). Evidence that perhaps Claire didn't have the level of control or confidence in herself to be allowed on the road at this stage. The examiner doesn't know you and can only make a decision on what her or she sees during the test - a small snap shot in time. It doesn't mean you are a bad driver nor if you pass a good driver it is just an observation of what happened - it is what it is. It is not a judgement of you or your real ability only of what they saw happen. So don't take it personally.
Unlike traditional instruction LDC heavily promotes student centred learning rather than the instructor centred fault orientated learning approach offered by most other driving schools. This involves the student being encouraged to take more responsibility for their own development by using the LD System materials before and after each lesson and by using discovery learning with self determination and reflection; rather than being continually criticized and told what to do by the instructor. In particular talk through instruction, prompted practice and long winded lectures are avoided, if at all possible - instead encouraging the student to work it out for themselves.
This series of videos shows Bob using the new updates to the LD System workbook as he helps Nikki and Claire learn to drive. The idea behind the LD System is that you watch the video, do a quiz in the workbook and then put the lesson into practice. The workbook also contains a set of activities and targets for each practical lesson along with a reflective diary to help you consolidate your learning, explore your progress and plan what you want to do next.
If you would like to learn this way visit:
www.learnerdriving.com
If you want to see a wide range of videos on learning to drive, the theory test and the driving test please look at our KZbin TV channel click LDCDrivingSchool above or the link below:
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Click on the link below to see the full playlist of videos in this series:
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[@ManiacPower]

seriously this guy is such a great instructor! My instructors have been such assholes... refreshing to see a nice guy as a teacher!

[@clientcentredlearning]

I wanted to note my initial feelings having watched the video for the first time a few moments ago. I will NEVER conduct another mock test. Claire is possibly the most gifted driver I have ever had the pleasure to teach, her decision making and driving ability were something one cannot really appreciate till you sit next to her. She has developed her own set of skills without any judgement or negative input form me and was totally confident and self reliant. The mock test (conducted very well by Paul, in a way that i have done myself loads of times) introduced a fault based assessment that Claire has never been exposed to, and it messed with her mind so much that in interefered to an extent that disrupted her natural flow and brought her decision making from her sub concious mind (where it happened with absolutely no concious effort, making it flow beautifully) to her concious mind, where self doubt and worry simply got in the way and disrupted her flow. This all resulted in her making a mistake during her reverse parking, a skill where to be honest she is at least my equal, (if not maybe better at it than me) and I am a holder of RoSPA gold and hold a RoSPA diploma in advanced driving instruction. So why did it not work? 33:26 tells me all I need to know. It is quite simple......... there was interference that affected her decision making. This new way of teaching introduces self reliance, self belief and produces great decision makers, however the introduction of the mock test and the fault based system that accompanies it (no fault of Paul's) messed it all up, this coupled with all the negative comments on this channel (i have no issue with the people making the comments, I know everyone was trying to be helpful) only served to disrupt all of the previous good work. Claire has been put under pressure that no-one lese ever has, Bobby Jo's sessions had comments disabled till well after the event so she didnt have the same pressures. (lesson learned) These are just my ramblings following some very disturbed sleep, unable to come to terms with my best driver ever, not getting the result she deserved. The only upside is that I have been able to learn a great deal about what we are doing, what works, what doesn't and that as I had suspected for so many years.....I was indeed right about examiners not looking at things the way most of the industry thinks they do. Slavish routines and moving heads to show you are looking at mirrors and not sitting tests at the end of the month etc etc etc etc and all the other nonsense, is simply that.....NONSENSE We will come back stronger, but will have a little rest first to allow us to recoup and reform, but Claire WILL pass the test, she is simply too talented a driver not to. Sorry this ended up being a bit of an essay Thank you all for watching, and contributing.

[@linneaaa_92]

Moving your head between the mirrors does not necessarily mean you are aware of the situation in the front/back. Routines are good, but it's about finding the ones most suitable for you and your way of driving I think. I passed my test at my 2nd attempt almost a year ago (in June) having watched Bobby Jo's lessons. I'm from Sweden and it's the same here. The instructor at my first test was telling me how important it was that I moved my head properly, but as I said earlier, moving your head does not mean you know what's going on. Hopefully this maked sense (don't know about my English).. I enjoy following these series even though I already passed my test. Thanks for sharing! Best of luck to Claire at her 2nd attempt :)

[@clientcentredlearning]

Linnea W you are of course right, it isn't about moving your head, its about knowing what is there :)

[@Clairewy]

Bob i think your a great instructor and i am shocked it didn't go right on the day, i have faith that Claire will come back stronger and she looks like a natural. I do hope this experience and the comments don't stop people commenting in the future. and hope you will be back with more videos soon

[@LearnerDrivingCentre]

Interestingly, Bob didn't get the opportunity to arrange a mock test for Bobby-jo who sailed through her driving test first time. See how different it was for Bobby-jo on her last lesson on her test day kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5vcaGOufb58hbc. This may also explain why a large number of our driving instructors and no doubt others no longer bother with mock tests of this kind.

[@clientcentredlearning]

tvqueen1905 You will see us again soon :)

[@frankfencepost7255]

I cannot believe how unbelievably calm and understanding this bloke is! Seriously, he must have one of the most calming voices in the world! Unlike my driving instructor…fist fight on 6th lesson! Although that is going back a good few years now ;)

[@fenikzart]

I passed my second time too and much like Claire i was extremely nervous on my test day. The test is extremely easy but what makes it difficult is as a human being we panic, fear, dwell and tend to over think things we already know. She will pass eventually either by luck or overcoming her nervousness. After i had passed the second time i got my car and for the first week i was really scared to drive by myself, inconveniencing other people is what i worry about, but as the days pass i gain more experience, grow more confident and become a better driver. The one thing you never learn as a learner is how other people take advantage on the road, since driving for 3 months i have had almost 3 near crashes, it wasn't down to me speeding, or not paying attention it's people taking chances, pulling out of side roads when you're doing 40mph, people taking liberties when they think they can get out of a junction to join the queue of traffic. As a new driver you will have all this to come so i hope when you do pass you take it easy and never trust anyone else in a car. :)

[@paulwhitear4983]

I passed my driving test in 1971. If I was taking it today, Bob is the kind of person I would like to teach me. He seems to put you at ease. I hope Claire has since passed her driving test.

[@dameaustel]

I love this instructor, he should be a life instructor too! Top man!

[@AdrianaKotarskaxo]

i love this instructor!

[@anthonyabdorab5686]

+Adriana Kotarska and I love you as well

[@bokuwaVegetadesu]

those rare instructors you will find like this guy... the rest of them are garbage

[@OfficialRolfeGames]

Would love to have bob as my instructor, he's so calm

[@sweetmohitsharma]

Bob seems to be a great teacher and an equally good Human Being....He allowed her to judge herself instead of him putting in his thoughts...Good work Bob!!!

[@thisisAmy.G]

wish there was also a camera showing the road so we can see what she's doing/where she's going

[@dragoncrystal24]

I loved his advice: "don't think of it as anything. Just drive." I took my test a while ago, and that's exactly how I stayed calm

[@Terencefrom219]

This instructor is class. No pressure just gives you visual images. Made an excellent point about subconscious about driving is a skill and the brain picks up this components which become natural 👌👍

[@jessebenson2741]

Bob is such a star driving instructor. We need more like him all over the UK! Claire did well...next time she will pass. I am in the same position...I hate tests and exams and nerves cause me to panic.

[@christopher6210]

I failed 3 times and thought about giving up, but at the end of the day I spent too much money and time to not eventually pass and get my license, passed 4th time back in November. Stay positive Claire you will get there 1 way or another.

[@gemma.m3354]

I have my test this Tuesday, in 2 days. I am learning with LDC too and i don't think i could have got to test standard without my instructor or this learning approach. I really struggled with driving, so having this plan of action to what is needed for the test and the skills on the road, and having it in the simplest form was such a great help to me. I completely understand how poor Claire felt before her test i am feeling like this too, but at the end of the day it is not the end of the world and taking another test will make you want it more and give you that ambition. It will be so worth it in the end. I want to say thank you Bob for devising this scheme as i wouldn't be as safe a driver and created greater road awareness and knowledge of the road if it wasn't for you. This driving school broke things down for me and broke down what I needed to do and what i needed to do with the things i struggled with. So I want to say thank you. And good luck to Claire! -Gemma

[@okshua]

Because I watched this video before my drive test I passed with confidence I never knew I had! Before and on the day of my drive test I was so annoyingly nervous that I didn't think I would even be able to show my instructor my hand signals! Anyway Claire taught me that being pessimistic and thinking negatively about your performance (even before you actually do it!) can really affect the outcome of your test. So I rememered to relax and by the end of the test I realized that I was so worried over an easy test! Good luck to any one out there who's taking thier drive test soon !

[@rainpayne6755]

Bob you are an amazing person. And would make an excellent counsellor. Maximum respect.

[@sparklepuckett8950]

Claire you have done really well YOU are NOT a fail 💟 Bob is such a lovely person and It really makes me feel blessed watching this!!

[@TheMarmite09]

I honestly think it was the negativity that caused Claire to fail. she was very pessimistic about the test and she just overcomplicated the issue and made the test into something bigger than it should be. She is a very good driver and I think for the next time she should not say her thoughts out loud no matter how scared she feels as that will make things more realistic. I am sure she will pass next time, just don't think about the test too much and do not place pressure on yourself. Keep it simple and don't ride everything on the test, keep in mind that there may be a chance of failure and that it will not be the end of the world, and you will pass!

[@ChloeXlover]

I agree. Bob is a great instructor.

[@LearnerDrivingCentre]

You are absolutely spot on in your assessment. We have expanded on this in the main description above about the video in an attempt to help other learner drivers avoid this particular trap.

[@kizzybjames3819]

The Learner Driving Centre your right.

[@MichaelNovakYT]

Coolest teacher ever! ;D

[@sawankesh]

Yeah she seems really stuck up and doesn't understand how nice her instructor is

[@diamondheart1213]

Not a lot of driver instructors are nice like that she got lucky but good job to her.

[@MegaRockachick]

Keep going Claire! You are a fantastic driver! It took me seven times to pass, I failed six times last year, all because I was full of nerves! On my final test, I forgot all about the examiner and just drove normally without over thinking everything and hesitating! When you pass it is the greatest feeling in the world! Good Luck and remember breathe and stay calm :)

[@sbeast64]

Legend has it Bob drives cars using the power of his mind alone...and 70's sunglasses.

[@clientcentredlearning]

My secret is out!!!!

[@ms.b8724]

All I can say is that I wish that I came across a driving instructor like this gentleman! I have just had enough of driving instructors who are in it for all the money and act like they do not understand how important the role of an instructor is to a nervous student. Today, a few days to my 2nd test, I am cancelling it and either starting again or just packing it in!

[@lokihiddlesfan1051]

I love this instructor, he is very friendly calming would put me at my ease, I do have a great instructor with a similar personality of this guy,

[@SlightlySalted11]

Passed today first time after watching all of these yesterday! Fantastic advice i used Bob's idea of "just driving" didn't panic and i smashed it! Thanks a lot!

[@SlightlySalted11]

about 40

[@clientcentredlearning]

Lewis Duggan that is good going, the latest published figures are that the average learner takes approx 47 hours of tuition, with a further 15 hours of practice with family/friends.

[@karjack11]

never heard of "lessons" till now. lol I was never taught how to drive, just comes natural to me. Never had a lesson, passed the permit test with no studying, about to take license test tomorrow and havent studied yet

[@clientcentredlearning]

Karsten Jackson Thats great for you. Congratulations you are the first person ~I've come across who was born able to drive

[@MangosArtClub]

Karsten Jackson wow man you're a driving god, you must be the best in the world!

[@snapbackwill]

Incredibly useful video, the instructor in this is great with his deliverance, I'm going to try humming a tune before my test, it seems like a great idea to break down the stress especially when it's quiet, thank you!

[@louiiboi10]

Bob you're an amazing instructor

[@BK29111]

For me it was literally the opposite, I had the belief that I was gonna pass first time. but examiner failed me for understeering slightly at a junction unfortunately, everything else went okay on the day :(

[@Armageddon0uttaHere]

In my opinion, that's the kind of instructor you want. You need someone who can be more of a mate than a teacher, not someone who is pushy and strict, that way you can feel more relaxed and everything sinks in easier. Obviously you don't want to be too laid back but when the 'test nerves' kick in, that environment will be invaluable at the pre-test lesson!

[@finn191275]

Thanks for all your videos, thy were a great help. I passed yesterday, with 1 minor driving fault. Thanks again.

[@celtpro]

Her thought process was the thing that went against her. Unfortunately she was thinking negatively before the test, if she had a PMA - Positive Mental Attitude before the test maybe she would have passed.

[@COLEEN322]

Peter A Edwards she failed i'm afraid and vowed never to drive again which is very disappointing i think!

[@redfoxes5153]

Peter A Edwards this is such a good point you made, i've got another test booked soon, i failed others cos i decided i was going to fail, which sounds stupid, but i kept saying "if i fail..' and my instructor kept saying 'if you fail...' so everything was doomed lol. That was 3 years ago, and tbh I'm looking forward to test as I'm a more confident driver and have a better instructor :)

[@jackwoods3664]

Unlucky Claire, you should not be disheartened by the test result on this occasion, as it is not a true reflection of your ability to drive. I went into my test feeling very confident, but failed at the very last minute when a downpour of rain caused me to panic and I was unable to locate the windscreen wipers. I failed again the second time! £186 later I finally passed and it was the best feeling ever! As for you Claire, I'm sure you'll get the result next time round. Happy driving!

[@johnconnell3120]

I just started lessons but been watching these videos to see what am might be going to do but yea this guy seems a smashing person to have as a teacher

[@jackh8785]

I know this is two years ago but I had mine today and been watching videos, I say it's helped me alot knowing about clutch control and that

[@Hirotoro4692]

When doing your reversing checks don't forget the right shoulder too...

[@twisted7467]

why

[@Miz-ql3ho]

Sirius Sun to check if any pedestrians/cars/cyclists are passing by.

[@samyoe]

Sirius Sun blind spot.

[@HollyTheExploder]

thanks for being so encouraging and awesome bob! i feel more calm about sitting my test now!!

[@bonbon101164]

Awww Claire you're a star, so sorry you didn't pass! Hang in there pet, you will do it! I've loved watching you from the very start and you've been an inspiration to me and I guess many others xx

[@ev3ru]

I'm so sorry Claire didn't pass. She'll definitely pass second time. Throughout the week before my test I refused to even think about failing, it was always a possibility and I didn't rule it out completely but I just kept myself calm by telling myself that it's not the end of the world if I don't pass and I just imagined that I was sitting in the car with my instructor. There is definitely luck involved regarding the examiner and the route you're taken on because I had a fairly nice and kind examiner and was asked to do a turn in the road which I find the easiest so I was very lucky but no matter what route you are taken on or who your examiner is you just wanna keep calm and collected and just pretend Bob is in the car with you. Don't worry Claire and please don't let this knock your confidence because you're a really brilliant driver. Good luck for next time xx

[@sarahlouise5195]

Passed my test bank holiday Monday just gone first time with only 3 minors. Shocked myself as I'm a very nervous and anxious person yet when the examiner spoke to me I was calm. At the test centre I used "wednesbury" uk has the lowest past rate I think that's why I was anxious. When you put your mind to it anything is possible. Just go in there with a possitive mindset. I know she has passed this is to others. I still find myself watching these videos always room for improvement

[@AlMakeupLover]

Sorry to hear you didn't pass Claire, But they do say that people who pass 1st time aren't as good a driver as the ones who pass 2nd and 3rd. Just keep at it and don't worry about it to much. You know what to do for the next time now and keep positive say YES I CAN & DONT focus on this time or the i CANT words, I believe in you and so do many others i am sure :) STAY POSITIVE ! xx

[@katiemulhearn6652]

Took me 2nd time too. My nerves just went first time. Now I have passed and been driving a year now, I love it. But even now you find learning never stops. I still struggling with reverse bay parking, lol. Think its to do with the type of car I got now and the one I learned in, just need to keep at it and find those reference points. Never give up as success comes from within you and all the skills you've learned. You can do it!

[@minhho2076]

She rarely looked over her right shoulder when reversed in the earlier section of the exam. Also, when she made a turn (either left/right), she didn't look over the shoulder on the side for which she was going to turn.

[@ryansharkey5743]

I have my test this coming Thursday and want to pass so bad when you see everyone around you passing it with ease :(

[@noillucs3392]

The British driving test is getting so difficult. I did the theory and would hate to have to do it again. It takes hours of study, I studied for minimum of four hours a day for two weeks and still got two wrong. There are so many roundabouts where I will be taking my test and this is where it is most likely to make a mistake.

[@stephaniebarbour2315]

noillucS 33 same i have loads of roundabouts, especially big ones connecting dual carriageways and high speed roads, around my test centre

[@COLEEN322]

***** it's true i heard you had big ones aswell lol

[@yasminxc1995]

he seems like a lovely driving instructor

[@gazbugz8745]

What a lovely lass.shocked she failed the test but hope she has gained from it for her next attempt.i feel the pressure myself with regards to taking my test fairly soon and although I have a work colleague recently passed first attempt I've seen his driving since and can honestly say Claire is much more thoughtful and carefull but as a hesitation /dangerous fault helped fail her I can't help but feel this could be nerves and being a little too carefull on a mini roundabout shouldn't be a test fail.pulling out without due care should.weird this but hope she does well and it's defiantly an eye opener for me.great instructor by the way.this is how an instructor should be and make you feel comfortable with your abilities.great job!

[@richardtattersall647]

a very friendly driving instructor he makes you feel relaxed and installs confidence in the pupils

[@YNA64]

I passed my test yesterday! thanks for the videos they helped me out alot

[@betterthanhendrix]

Just came across this because i have my test coming up my ears lit up when Bob started talking about contesting because I play for fodens band then I realized you are Dave's dad! small world! congrats on Daves new seat you must be chuffed

[@INumba1Stunna]

Sorry to hear she didn't pass, she'll get em' next time! She is definitely a great driver. And I know 100% that she is better than manyy people that have passed 1st time. Where she got an error for hesitancy pulling out; it just shows that the way the flow of traffic is moving can cause someone to fail. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a type of situation that was definite she could've pulled out safely. And there are most likely "not so good" drivers that get test days where the traffic doesn't have those "maybe pull out or maybe not" situations. I also failed my driving test the first time. I was stunned and really pissed lol, mostly because I love cars and have a passon for driving .. but I knew I was also a great driver on top of that. I was able to pass on my 2nd attempt tho, and I think it honestly made me a better driver and gave me even more confidence. Hope the outcome doesn't affect her confidence! Said this a few times but I'll say it again, she really is an AMAZING driver. Good luck on your 2nd test Claire! :)

[@samboucamara8011]

He is soo kind can't wait to do my driving test!!!

[@kaemariee9085]

I need a guy like him as my examiner.

[@iXenorix]

I'm 17 and had my test on the 2nd of January this year. I passed first time with no majors or minors. During lessons, I was told I needed at least another 20 lessons before I could be a good driver (words of my instructor, thanks John). I decided to not listen to him and conduct the lesson by myself using his car. He was very against the idea and I was told WHEN I fail, he hoped I realised that he was right. When I was told I passed the test, I was overjoyed. Not only because I could get in my car and drive where ever I wanted, but also because I shown my instructor that he was wrong. I believe I am an excellent driver and I knew it all along. I think my instructor just wanted to the money which is kind of annoying. I am so glad that I did it on my own accord. On the other hand, I could of just been extremely lucky. Claire, you may have failed, but you can do it again. It isn't like an exam where you can't resit it in the future. You are an excellent driver and I know you can do it. However many times it takes you doesn't matter, but everybody watching, your parents, Bob etc know that you have the skills necessary in order to do it with flying colours. Nobody is lying when we say you are amazing. I wish you the best of luck for your next test. Don't feel ashamed or anything just because you failed. Less than 50% pass first time. You'll do it next time around, I promise.

[@bettymuduwa5298]

U r the best instructor 👍

[@SugarPlumCheese]

Got my test tomorrow and had a terrible lesson Tuesday evening after work. I'm trying to remain calm and forget it's happening and drive as I would if I was by myself

[@MissionLove007]

Canceled my mock test! And got test on Weds! Fingers crossed.. Watching these since my first day in that driver seat :D I think,that I have learnt more from Bob,then my instructor!

[@teodosi87]

i just love to see how many people are really supportive in here! I am sure that this will help Claire when she see how much support she has. The power of internet and the power of people ..... :))))

[@HelenxLouise]

I done the same as Claire, reversing around a corner and put the rear wheel onto the kurb :( was in the first 5-10 minutes... as soon as I hit that kurb I just panicked and had no confidence, knew I had failed and was so angry with myself. I have never hit the kurb in my lesson but I didn't lower the wing mirror like I would usually do on a lesson to see the kurb/judge when to turn, I just rushed myself and felt pressured. Ohwell there is worst things to fail on x

[@philipstorey8370]

failing a driving test is horrible but when you/she pass/passes than it will be all worth it. Keep your head up and keep going.

[@maggie4351]

My instructor keeps telling me I over think everything all the time and thats why I make daft littlw mistakes. I had chewing gum on my last lesson and it was the best lesson ive ever had.

[@RuthieEleanor]

Claire's hair looks so nice here!

[@GoriMaim]

and yours too :)

[@stevephillips6913]

ah that sucks :( , i have my test in 2 weeks an i have had no mocks, this has put me off a little now... good luck for the 2nd attempt

[@Clairewy]

bob will there be more videos by yourself after both claire and niki have passed? will miss watching the vids, i have just started to learn to drive

[@clientcentredlearning]

Yes there will Claire and Nikki will be gone soon, will miss them, they have taught me much.

[@Clairewy]

will we be following the journeys of a new set of drivers from the start? its a shame that after claire and nikki pass that we don't see much of them

[@clientcentredlearning]

***** Not yet.... We may run a comp or something?

[@Oakleaf700]

I passed first time...BUT.... thought I had failed immediately when reversing round a corner. There was a BUMP, and I thought ''it's all over''.....and just treated it as a 'practice'. Astonishingly I passed...the bump wasn't kerb, but a very deep gully I hadn't driven over before. However...I didn't buy a car immediately and relied on others ...so now need refresher lessons again! ..don't be like me...if you pass, get a car at once...confidence can leave you unless you practice

[@Mummabear543]

Such a lovely lovely sweet girl. I hope you pass in the future sweets be nice too know if you have. Your instructor is equally really lovely BOB your one of a kind keep being that kind it is very rare nowadays. Take care both of you.

[@dawnr.4614]

Always enjoyed watching your videos thanks 🙋

[@truemobsterz]

Got my test in 2 days, I'm just going to try not to think too much about it and maybe try the humming technique Bob mentioned ;)

[@leedsguy41]

Chin up Claire just know how you feel as I failed last oct by messing up big time but just passed 2 weeks ago & I was more nervous this time round which helped, you will get there so don't give up & bob is a great instructor

[@dazrudge7540]

Out of interest how many hours did claire do before passing and on average what would you recommend? Im just starting my lessons thanks

[@gilliankane1424]

Awwww sorry she didnt pass! It will only make a better driver, i feel her nerves im taking my lessons and am ready for my test but my anxiety gets the better of me and i panic as soon as "TEST" is mentioned. Have learned alot with claires videos and hope to keep watching ur other learners xx

[@nancyguzman5853]

Oh man I am starting to feel the pressure myself. My test is in about a week, I'll try to keep positive and not overthink this.

[@clientcentredlearning]

That's a great strategy, just do what you normally do and all will be fine regards Bob

[@nancyguzman5853]

Thanks so much! I learned so much from watching your videos. I just wanted to take this time to express my gratitude towards you, your students, and your videos.

[@jacob7890]

My first car is a corsa. It's a fantastically easy car to drive. I learnt in my mums yaris outside of lessons, and the revs were hard to manage. Changing from a corsa will be weird, as everything else will seem harder

[@Shinobi95]

Doing my driving test on Thursday, really really nervous any tips appreciated :P

[@tamimaslami2792]

I have my test on 2 August, my instructor says that I am good in driving but I have a little problem with roads and round abouts because I am not familiar with the routs.so if I go on wrong lane once or twice will fail the test if I do the rest good??? any ideas please

[@Luckbeats]

I have failed 3 times and have got 6 minors between all 3 tests. All of my serious marks have been ridiculously stupid. I have booked my 4th very soon, has anyone got any advice for me please, driving means the world to me and I'm working so hard to pay off my tests, rental and lessons

[@Luckbeats]

My First major was going onto a roundabout too fast without proper observations. My Second major was touching the kerb slightly in a turn in the road. My Third major was stopping next to the red sign on a temporary traffic light, I should have been behind the sign not next to it. (This was the most ridiculous of the lot). I have passed now on my fourth :) I bought my car, insurance, tax, fuel ect and I have already become 100% more confident and a better driver

[@scottlockhart532]

"Slightly hitting the kerb" on a turn in the road manoeuvre isn't a major. Confused.

[@tomchannell629]

Also stopping next to the red sign instead of behind isn't ridiculous. You're supposed to stay behind so oncoming traffic has room...

[@TehTrixxable]

If you have failed 3 times you make need to relise that you are a shit driver

[@Luckbeats]

Well I passed now on my fourth test and have been driving for nearly 4 months and have never even come close to crashing a car. In 4 tests I've had 5 minors I just got unlucky so how does that make me a shit driver? My black box sais otherwise lol

[@andy9042]

Remember Its not the end of the world claire

[@mousefrust]

love this guy i wish he was about my area :D so i can learn with his aid

[@siobhan1045]

2:42 did she nearly cry?

[@NeilTheDruid]

Claire drives like a pro! Don't worry Claire, you'll get there soon.

[@sarahb7444]

Im sure you will pass second time Claire:) Keep positive and dont give up! I never passed till my 3rd time and i felt like giving up after the second but i carried on and passed on 3rd attempt:) So keep positive :D!!!!!!

[@kirstymarie85]

Sorry to hear u didn't pass, good luck for next time. Iv got my test on Tuesday and I'm so nervous too. Confident in my driving, I'm just nervous my nerves will get the better of me x

[@eotvosmarcel67]

Ford focus whitout ABS is good for a practical test?

[@byford1978]

Have been following you guys for a bit now, have my practical test in 3 weeks. Did Claire pass? I know she can do it, believe it or not she has been helping me with my lessons as even though I have a Fabbie instructor watching a fellow learner has been a great help xxxx keep up the good posts and goo luck everyone :-)

[@twentytemptress]

Poor Claire. She looked so nervous compared to all her other videos.. On the day of my test i was quite calm until i had to reverse park out side the test centre to begin and then my nerves kicked in its was really hard to control them.

[@Clairewy]

not the end of the world claire i am sure you will pass next time will miss your videos when you do pass

[@annikkibarden6260]

Was so shocked you didnt pass.....my test is next Thursday, im hoping I keep calm and drive like I normally do. But its a tiny snap shot and anything can happen. Good luck for next time x

[@artiak2599]

I passed my driving test on friday 1st time i only done 9 lessons with a shitty instructor who was after my money i payed him £15 an houre what i am trying to say here is that if u really put your head in to it if u really wanna pass it then u will pass dont be afraid when the day comes i watched a lot of videos on youtube trying to get as many tips as i could my instructer never told me to check the mirrors when approaching traffic lights and so on so found all this information in here dont try to hard just drive the way u usually drive good luck to every one thats taking their test

[@goodfella022]

its 25 to 30 pounds an hour in Aberdeen..and some bone head ass cleaners slowing down your learning to scrape more cash from you.

[@lonazskyfall5330]

You talk out of your arse

[@hassanplayz7317]

Is this driving school LDC available everywhere because if it is im sorted

[@LearnerDrivingCentre]

it is www.learnerdriving.com or 0800 400777

[@lesley1413]

Wish Bob would come up here. He is great

[@linneaaa_92]

I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the result you've been longing for. I know what it feels like not passing the first time. I passed the 2nd time and I'm sure you will too. I wish you the best of luck on your next attempt :)

[@Enrad81]

What a brilliant instructor. As for Clair I am sure she will pass 2nd time.

[@INumba1Stunna]

How long do you have to wait to take your 2nd driving test anyway? Over here you have to wait 2 weeks before you can take another test.

[@Paradise217]

I am sorry for claire that she didn't pass, we started learning at around the same time and i have watched most of her videos. She's a great driver! Although blaming the mock test or the comments on here for part of her failure is silly, no one knows how people handle pressure and obviously claire was nervous, it's natural and happens to a lot of people. Good luck next time claire x

[@clientcentredlearning]

I am not blaming the mock test or comments for her failure, but what I have said is far from silly. What I said was it created a negative mind set that was not helpful and it disturbed her natural driving, resulting in her making mistakes she wouldn't normally make. She has learned in an environment that has nurtured her self learning, this has been done without the normal fault based assessments and control that instructors normally use (I use to use them, and train other instructors to use them). To introduce this way of doing it really messed her up, and the comments on here re mirrors (which as it turns out were wrong) only served to fuel this self doubt, this is what got us the result we got. Fuelled by lack of sleep through worrying. My point is that I will not do mock tests in future when using this style of teaching, and I wish I had taken a stronger position regarding mirrors instead of being uber polite. Slavish routines for mirror work are a waste of time, the most important thing is that the driver is aware of their surroundings at all times. Passing a parked car at thirty miles an hour, if you position early there is no need for a right dootr mirror check, and the nearside mirror check before pulling back in are superfluous most of the time. This all of course changes if there is heightened danger. slavish routines teach you to "turn your head as a habit" it does not teach you about risk assessment and management in driving.

[@Paradise217]

Bob Morton I'm Glad she had no faults for mirrors, but you could look at it the other way, if mirrors hadn't been brought up in the mock test then they may not have been brought to her attention and she may have had them as a fault in her actual test. It's impossible to tell. Self doubt happens to everybody, I know claire will pass 2nd time, good luck claire x

[@23daughters]

Lol too polite to tell her about checking mirrors. I'd be pissed off and expect my money back if one of the main things regarding driving was not taught to me because my instructor was 'uber polite.' Wtf.

[@lush1276]

How many lessons did Claire have.? Prior to her test bob.? Thanks

[@stevemurdoch7278]

Keep at it Claire you will get there soon! :) x

[@dk__96]

You'll get it next time Claire! Keep the head up as it isn't the end of the world failing the first time round.. :)

[@COLEEN322]

it took me 3 times to pass my test, the first time was a bloody nightmare probably because i made the examiner laugh because of the way i was dressed (i'm cross gender) i thought bugger it i'm going to be me so i put on the works! mascara, lipstick the lot, but half way through the test the examiner started giggling which ruined my concentration and the rest as they say is history.

[@sameer1390]

Where's the part were he says that she failed ?

[@ChristopherWoodwardcwd]

Sorry to hear you didn't pass on this occassion. If it's any consolation, I had to take six test in total before I passed, most of the fails were near misses. But I think drivers who have to take several test will be much more confident and ready for when they go out in the car alone for the first time. That's really important because even when not under examination, there may be times when we're driving under stress.

[@declanbulmer7911]

Such a shame how she failed , she seemed like such a good driver , it's just made me more nervous now haha but going to take all this advice into consideration thanks