She's Failed 4 Driving Tests. Can I Work Out What's Going Wrong?

[@WilliamMcBride]

I failed 4 tests to after a year of learning. My instructor and myself knew I was capable of passing my test, but unfortunately it was just down to bad luck and other road users resulting me being put in situations I’d never been in before. Thankfully I just passed my test on Thursday for my fifth attempt! 🎉

[@Njpro]

Well done brother. You never continue learning even when you have the licence. Happy driving.

[@rubybegum1017]

How can you get the driving tests, im struggling to book my first driving test

[@breakfastworship8541]

​@@rubybegum1017Be up before 6am every Mondays to book.

[@breakfastworship8541]

My ongoing experience. 4th on the 5th with the same view shared by instructor and in same case the examiners.

[@celestina23784]

Check early morning (6am). I've done this for my pupils ​@@rubybegum1017

[@DBeeBeee]

I just passed my test first time this week and I genuinely thought I failed, I was following the sat nav at a mini roundabout, got into position, indicated but nerves got the better of me and I went straight ahead! After that I thought I had definitely failed but I thought, I'm going to finish strong and kept my cool. Ended up passing with 3 minors! Moral of the story, dont give up until the end!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

3 minors is such a good score! Well bloody done 🤩

[@valkre6496]

i did my test last month too and i thought i failed because i pulled up next to a junction and i knew i messed up as soon as i did it but it was only a minor and not a fail but i kept on going as if nothing had happened and i passed with one minor first time.

[@gordonfreeman5958]

I think her main problem is focusing too much on one thing at a time and viewing little mistakes as complete failures which then leads to more dangerous situations - like being unsure of which lane to use so ending up straddling multiple causing danger to other drivers. She needs to focus less on remembering each and every tip she's ever been told and instead focus on driving safely and smoothly - don't overwork your brain. Understand how to look for danger and take steps to avoid it, almost everything else is just muscle memory.

[@Njpro]

I failed more times than Steph and have had my licence now for over 6 years. You're not awful, Steph, and you CAN drive. You'll pass, don't beat yourself up when you make a mistake, see at as an opportunity to iron something out that then won't be a hindrance when you do your test.

[@Rumym8]

had my first driving test tuesday and passed 1st time with 5 minors, and bought a car yesterday im so happy its not insured until tomorrow as it was a lil bit cheaper but im so happy now i just need to practice learning to drive with a higher clutch and practice my manouvers as they arent the best but so happy to be free on the road now

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Yess!! Congrats that's amazing! Well done getting a car so quickly as well 😊

[@Rumym8]

@@DrivingSchoolTV thanks bro im enjoying being out on the open road so much freedom

[@stacyrensburgoliver]

Sometimes it’s an emotional issue. I used to overthink everything and I’d go in panic mode. I passed my test on the 3rd attempt. Keep calm drive safely. And always plan ahead whenever you drive anticipate danger before it finds you and breathe. Take you time if you aren’t sure don’t go. They want a safe and competent driver.

[@sekoaib]

Yes this lady doesn’t concentrate. She doesn’t listen to the gps

[@luenicluke]

At 14:39, there was gap next to the van for the van driver to pull there and allow her to pass; that’s poor driving from the van driver. She had already passed the gaps so her only option was to reverse. It sucks that the blame would’ve been put on the learner if it was a real test.

[@luenicluke]

Great video btw

[@ThatGuyXX7]

If I was the van driver I would have attempted to go into the gap, but at the same time this is a test, you're giving her an out for a space that she obviously couldn't see before meeting the van in the road. She could and should have given way beforehand as the van was already in the narrow road.

[@happyyuk]

You are right about there's probably a gap for the van to go into but when the learner reached the entrance of the passing, the van was already halfway through so if the van decided to carry through, they were definitely not in the wrong as well. What's more, the learner also asked 'Should I stop here?' before she entered meaning that she was not sure if she should go in. Driving is about planning ahead and if you can see the hazards, you should react to them before it's too late.

[@rossmoses1615]

Best of luck In your actual test Steph x

[@hallefrancis8305]

More Hilton hotel test routes would be amazing! My test is coming up at the end of January and im currently binge watching your videos trying to figure out all the things I need to work on, definitely some confusing parts of the area that I get stuck on. [amazing and helpful videos btw]

[@jyothispr8304]

I passed my test recently, in my opinion just don’t give up even if you know you have done the silliest mistake.

[@reena_sha]

I know some people talk through nerves but it really does divert your attention.. even if you think you might have failed try and stay calm. Watch a lot of driving videos, try drive around with family to get used to the area.

[@wrightwoodwork]

She is driving too much by theory instead of doing what is practical by planning ahead and then questions what has to be done rarther than going I need to be doing this or they are going to do this or that. She is her own worst enemy

[@MidnightIsolde]

I think that she is so preoccupied with doing things right, that it is affecting her

[@pinsandneedlesyt7379]

Keep tring. My nervs were my failing. I pretended i was listening to a gps. And blanked out they were sat there. I passed my test with 1 minor i think but i had taken the test many times more than you. Once i pretended they were gps only i passed. Trust yourself. If there is a big problem they will protect you.

[@LukeDavies12]

the way she speaks she would make a brilliant driving instructor

[@TheFootballbantsTV]

I feel for Steph the emotion of learning to drive can be tough. She needs to work on planning and reading signposts and understanding what they mean. It will really help her driving a lot. Understanding the signs and the road markings is biggest learner problem to mistakes if you don’t know how to plan ahead properly. Just saw at the end she passed glad to hear 😊

[@lucymartin3884]

You got this! Just take it a step at a time, do what you think is safe/right then you can analysis it all later. And learn from it 🎉

[@NanaCeita]

I Love your comments- the sat nav one keep to the right was perfect I didn't know this!! please don't stop making the videos new subbie here :)

[@TheINSANiTYwalk]

Always nice to see some Croydon driving

[@abdulrahman-vz1lu]

I love videos like these. we need more of these regularly thanks.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

You can find LOADS more on the Mock tests section on the channel home page 😊

[@abdulrahman-vz1lu]

@@DrivingSchoolTV ok, thanks. new fan thats why lol

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Love that! Welcome!

[@lucymartin3884]

It feels like a big deal. But at the end it really isn’t! Think every mistake is good and a positive thing because it will teach you somethint

[@ashleydavies8127]

Thanks for this it really makes me much more confident that im going to pass after watching this

[@BALHAM69]

Well done Steph on passing her real test.😮 Seems most roads is forty for dual carriageways in this new test area, twenty in minor side roads and thirty in major roads such as high streets in and around purley way. Good Luck everybody.😅 8:54 Sat nav TOMTOM did say keep right, which can confuse many learners and is a little misleading no? 9:49 very easy to miss this speed sign. 13:00 two fans watching 13:36 London driving is stressful and full of fines if you go on bus lane wrong time. 16:09 her reversing driving test maneuver was good and with good all around observations

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Your time soon Balham 😉🤞

[@Thebishop77]

Hi Francis you're video's are amazing and fun to watch. Please bring you're self and Laura with challenge like the car park. Happy to recommend some new challenges for you both 👍🏾

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@Thebishop77 Thank you ☺️ what challenges are you thinking of?

[@Thebishop77]

@@DrivingSchoolTV test route challenge: the aim to complete a driving test route the fastest wins I'll leave the rules to both. A journey trip on the A23 to Brighton or to paris for intensive roads. Educational challenge: drive from one location point A to B without satnave only road signs.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@Thebishop77 The first one i LOVE! And a navigation challenge would be so fun. Thank you ☺

[@Thebishop77]

@@DrivingSchoolTV no problem😊

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Well done. I passed yesterday on my 4th test 🎉

[@megantaylor6942]

Congrats! I failed on my first, nerves get the best of me😅

[@lianaliam3961]

Guy's please pray for me ,i have my driving test coming up on the 24/10/204 i am so nervous 😓 😬 after 50hours + on automatic I just hope i get my license 🙏

[@reena_sha]

Good luck!! 🤞🏽

[@heelz95]

Steph can totally do it, she just needs to focus on the present and work on scanning and planning, it just takes practice. 😊 Take it from someone who used to dwell on mistakes and failed a test once before! It’s hard, but try to just focus on what’s ahead (not what came before) and keep practicing, you will eventually pick it up. A few months back I didn’t think I could actually do it, but it all came together a few weeks before my test and I felt so confident in my ability to pass. I had my test at Hilton (Mitcham) and passed with 6 minors and I only found out about the location change two weeks before my test! I can honestly say it was way easier and nicer than the standard Mitcham routes I practiced before my test, it was a blessing in disguise to be at Hilton! Best of luck 🫶

[@Bulelwakoko]

Congratulations!!!!!! Enjoy

[@vanessabanting4764]

Well done on passing

[@justagoattbh914]

WOOOAHH JUST PASSED TODAY 2nd time at hilton hotel at mithcam just wanna say thank you soo much for your videos Francis helped me calm my nerves when i found my self on a familiar road i knew from watching your mitcham videos thank youuuu soo much.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Ahhhh WOW well done!!! Amazing job 🤩

[@happyyuk]

On the road with parked cars on both sides, since they were on both sides of the road, nobody had priority in that situation. However, given that the other driver went through the gap first, it would be a bit of a pickle to assume you could go in in that particular situation especially when the oncoming car is wider than the one you were driving which meant higher difficulty for them to fit into the gaps on the side of the road. As someone who passed my test not long ago, I do think that for learner drivers, sometimes it's hard to juggle everything all at once but if you are not sure, just don't go. It's better to wait than have to reverse back, what if there's somebody behind you, right? People in my area are generally quite nice and usually give way when the roads are narrow but I always assume they are not going to at first and pay attention to the gaps I can fit myself into whenever there is oncoming traffic on a small road.

[@Helix707]

9:20 - not just in the overtaking lane but swerving into the left lane and the van had to swerve out of the way. dangerous.

[@Ruth695]

Congrats Steph 👏 a lot of this video I can relate to

[@Bloodrayne800]

A fair bit of coasting and riding the clutch going on

[@NurOrtegaMarsalEsNur]

Hi there! Just to say how important is that comment you said about commenting what’s ahead not what just happened. When I failed my test, the instructor said that he felt my commenting was actually keeping me in the past not looking ahead… Any tips on when commenting how to focus on what’s ahead? Thanks!

[@karisiscool4012]

omg croydon!!🤣 i passed at mitcham hilton hotel last week

[@eeyore13]

That's amazing, congratulations 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊

[@ahmedjafri9358]

I had my driving test on monday and they failed me because i changed a lane without checking right mirror and only checking the center mirror even tho i knew there was no one close to me. tried explaining that to my examiner but they didnt wanna hear it xD 4 minors overall. Edit: passed my driving test, got the SAME examiner, passed with 0 minor faults :)

[@outlaw6421]

Forward planning issue's

[@debbiep6883]

I failed at Macclesfield at the gate going back into the test centre after my test . She said I cut the corner and was my only serious fault with only 4 minors. I did another test at Northwich and I failed because I didn't know the roads, never driven there before and no vids online. I failed another test for stopping at yellow and should have gone and another one for speeding.... Feels like there will always be something and will never pass...

[@emzostyles2318]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stevethomas74]

13:37 Oh, I so know the feeling, Steph, TRUST! 😬 I've just had a lesson (and I also had a very similar meeting incident as you did here) and the constant grind of trying as hard as I can to get this under wraps, yet simultaneously not being able to grasp what I'm doing to an acceptable level in order for me to actually take my frigging test already? It's hands down in my top 3 'Most Frustrating As-all-Fuckery' things that I've tried to accomplish! 😖🤬I don't even want to tell you the amount of lessons and money that I've spent, but it'd be enough to put down a down-payment on a house at this rate! (slight exaggeration but not a million miles from it either!). I haven't seen the rest of this video so I'll see what's what by the end. But either way, you echo the thoughts and sentiments of many, MANY learners out here in these cold driving streets! 😭 P.S. Sup, Franco?! 😉

[@Michael-0101]

5:07 FIFTEEN (small) MISTAKES AND YOU CAN STILL PASS?! In my country, if you make 3 you're done If you stal you're done If you forget to signal ONCE you're done They (two examiners, yes) just tell you to leave the car and call the next person 😮‍💨 It's super normal for you to meet someone who failed 5, 10 even 15 times

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Oh wow where are you from??

[@Michael-0101]

Brazil ​@@DrivingSchoolTV

[@WHRBERT]

I failed on my 3rd attempt last Monday, right at the end of the test in the test center car park, reverse bay park, not in the bay enough, FAILED! I had 9 minors. I was absolutely gutted, had I gone forward straightened up and then back again I would have passed... Live and learn! Just have to try again, the hard part is getting a test any time soon!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Ugh!! No way! Sorry buddy. The fact that you came so close means you'll be even MORE likely to pass next time with a little more practice and knowledge. Don't give up and try not to feel too down. You basically passed except for a silly error on the manoeuvre. You got this!!

[@WHRBERT]

@@DrivingSchoolTV I'm not giving up, I've come so far (and spent too much money!) to quit now! Your words of encouragement and your videos really help me! Thank you!

[@bighas96]

Your not alone am gonna be on my 3rd one coming up on Tuesday birmingham

[@WHRBERT]

@@bighas96 All the best

[@happyyuk]

Why don't you try the test cancellations chrome extension to rebook? I know what you'd think, I thought the same as well when I first saw it. It's not a scam and it's free although donations are welcome. I personally used it to move my two tests 3 or 4 months ahead. It was developed by a previous fellow learner driver who was desperate to have their test rebooked after a failed test but normal waiting times were ridiculous. Just remember to read the instructions posted by the programmer. I got blocked by the website every now and then when I searched for an extended amount of time, don't panic, just delete the cookies and cache then close the browser. Restart again, you should probably be fine, just don't set the intervals too close together otherwise the DVSA website might think you are a bot and you will get blocked pretty quickly again. Also, a friend of mine said her brother phoned DVSA asking to be put on the waiting list for test cancellations and he got his test moved forward a few weeks. You can try both methods to get the best of the two worlds. Good luck with your next test.

[@ibabymomx3]

Congratulations 🎉

[@SeanVlismas]

My dad still passed his driving test in the 80s when he realised that he was driving 40 in a 30.

[@Sir.T]

I never knew they now done driving tests from the Hilton in Waddon. I live near there and there's more learners than usual in the area. The other day I see a guy on his test. So was wondering why they were in this area, as there's no test centres near here, now I know lol.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Yes! Mitcham test centre is getting refurbished and they've got a temporary centre set up in the Hilton

[@FS2024-j6k]

I can relate to her driving so much ....had to edit my comment gave the ending away 😂

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hah thank you ☺️ no spoilers in the chat plz!! 😂

[@Stone2200]

Left foot over the clutch pretty much the whole time with some coasting at speed.

[@jas_313]

How many times can you stall (not in a dodgy place and you recover and move off quick) before it becomes a serious? I still stall in my instructor’s aygo and it’s making me nervous, thankfully it’s never in a dangerous spot but it’s more frequent than I would like as I just can’t get 100% comfy with the bite!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Ask them to work on it with you! It’s up to the examiner when to turn repeated minors into serious faults but it’s usually between 3 and 5

[@jas_313]

@@DrivingSchoolTVthank you sm! He’s definitely tried but for whatever reason I’m inconsistent with it, ik aygo’s are tricky generally (my friend’s had hers for a couple years and still stalls occasionally) but some lessons I stall once and others it’s about 4😭

[@happyyuk]

@@jas_313 I never drove an aygo before but I would say I stalled every now and then up until a month or two before my actual test. Some experienced driver friends still stall every so often so it's not a big deal as long as you don't get too caught up in the embarrassment of stalling your car. As you progress more, you will get used to it as long as you have a calm, patient instructor to help you. Did your instructor teach you to add some gas when lifting the clutch? I think I drove a Japanese car in the past, at that time my instructor told me to count to 5 before completely letting go of the clutch pedal. Also, don't rush and panic when the traffic in front of you is moving because that's when you tend to rush slipping off the clutch foot which causes the stalling. Don't overthink about the stalling and you will know it when you are ready to take the test.

[@Ibraheemali.]

Exactly same mistake I’m making & my instructor shouting at me😂 don’t no what to do my test coming up soon any tips what to do 😢

[@anthonyscott084]

got my first and hopefully last driving test tommorow hoping for the best

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@anthonyscott084 🤞 Good luck!

[@anthonyscott084]

@@DrivingSchoolTVpassed 🙏🙏 2 faults thank you for your videos they’ve helped a metric fucktonne ❤️

[@thefeldenkraisway]

Min 11.28 why is she indicating before entering a roundabout?

[@juliocastillo4189]

she was turning right on 4th exit. you need right signal when your exit is past 12oclock

[@thefeldenkraisway]

@ thanks!!

[@moroccanbangali6198]

She doesn't use tge mirrors as she should

[@UkAlbania]

I enjoyed it the whole way

[@Viralhorsevds]

She keeps coasting and resting on the clutch. Not a good habit

[@sekoaib]

This lady’s problem is her inability to concentrate, she’s easily distracted

[@UncleSpicey]

Firstly, I’ve just started my driving journey so videos like these are amazing Thank you Second, you are damn fine🤤 Sorry not sorry

[@ntokozomaduma23]

She can be ok if she can stop talking and focus but the talking is toooo much

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Tbf the talking was more down to me 😊

[@rahuldiwan-007]

Change the instructor of you are still unsuccessful thats it

[@Viralhorsevds]

She keeps coasting and resting on the clutch. Not a good habit