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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

What did you do to calm your nerves

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves "

I thought about you worked wonders

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves

I thought about you worked wonders "

That's about as useful as a chocolate tea pot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves

I thought about you worked wonders

That's about as useful as a chocolate tea pot "

But it took your mind off the test for 12 seconds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves "

Don't take it as a big deal. It's just a test.

Relax and imagine it as a pratice drive.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves

Don't take it as a big deal. It's just a test.

Relax and imagine it as a pratice drive."

That's what I'm trying to do but it's easier said than done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Joking aside your instructor thinks you're ready you've practised remember the first time you drove and how far you have come

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By *entleman55Man
over a year ago

S’th West Mc/r

I use to tell my students, just before you start the car...close your eyes and take a deep breath, count to 3 then start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I use to tell my students, just before you start the car...close your eyes and take a deep breath, count to 3 then start "

Does it only work with students

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

A woman I knew had a glass of sherry

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

near Chesterfield

A little tip:

The examiner will probably ask if you're OK.

Be honest and tell them you're nervous.

Hopefully they will take this into account whilst driving.

Mine said to me, after admitting I was nervous: I think you'll do OK.

That calmed me down and I passed.

Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A woman I knew had a glass of sherry "

Did she pass or pass out

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'm usually so relaxed and calm but advise and even my own thoughts can't stop me thinking of it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Seriously though there's not much you can do but sit quietly, breathe steadily and trust in the knowledge you've gained from your lessons.

Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A woman I knew had a glass of sherry "

Lol did she crash

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Seriously though there's not much you can do but sit quietly, breathe steadily and trust in the knowledge you've gained from your lessons.

Good luck!"

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tiny when is the test

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A little tip:

The examiner will probably ask if you're OK.

Be honest and tell them you're nervous.

Hopefully they will take this into account whilst driving.

Mine said to me, after admitting I was nervous: I think you'll do OK.

That calmed me down and I passed.

Good luck. "
.thanks

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By *tew008Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

Have sex, drink water, eat a banana you’ll pass easy.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Joking aside your instructor thinks you're ready you've practised remember the first time you drove and how far you have come

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"A woman I knew had a glass of sherry

Did she pass or pass out "

She passed. It was about 40 years ago though. She is now a fully fledged alcoholic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A woman I knew had a glass of sherry

Did she pass or pass out

She passed. It was about 40 years ago though. She is now a fully fledged alcoholic"

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I passed ma car test on 5 Dec 1981, and ma bike test 10 days later, both first time

I did clip the kerb on my way out of the test centre though , but the examiner said not to worry about it and I passed with flying colours after that little mishap

Good luck for later OP

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I passed ma car test on 5 Dec 1981, and ma bike test 10 days later, both first time

I did clip the kerb on my way out of the test centre though , but the examiner said not to worry about it and I passed with flying colours after that little mishap

Good luck for later OP "

Thanks _ce winger

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A woman I knew had a glass of sherry

Did she pass or pass out

She passed. It was about 40 years ago though. She is now a fully fledged alcoholic"

So she stayed in touch through the d*unk driving group meets them lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves "

Remember that the test is for a limited time and once you’re driving, the time will fly by. Don’t rush the manoeuvres, take you’re time as it eats into the total time. Don’t rush anything and focus on killing time in a reasonable way.

That’s what I did and it helped.

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By *hezuMan
over a year ago

East London

Drivings the easy bit its your awareness, reaction time, mentality n maneuvers they looking at

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By *good-being-badMan
over a year ago

mis-types and auto corrects leads cock leeds

If this is your first test its an unknown. Most folk get nervous about unknown situations.

Imagine your driving examiner naked...oh wait thats for public speaking.

The things you'll be tasked asked to do are skills you have gained and learned through your lessonsy, listen carefully to the instructions you're given and rely on the knowledge you have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A few gins to calm the nerves

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

I had a driving lesson beforehand and in that hour I got rid of a lot of my nerves.

Best of luck!

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By *good-being-badMan
over a year ago

mis-types and auto corrects leads cock leeds

My mate rang me and asked "what are you up to ?"

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"Probably failing my driving test!!" I replied.

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

Deep breaths sweet, and think of that freedom you'll have! you ace it!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

For a few months after my 17th birthday I drove daily a 50 mile round trip to and from my dad's business, where I would leave my car and get on my motorbike to ride a couple of miles to my workplace.

My dad was, and still is, the world's biggest critic of everything, so after having 2 formal lessons with a driv8ng school I took, and passed, my test.

I figured even a driving examiner wouldn't be as critical as my dad, and I was right.

He must have taught me well, though, as I passed my test in August 1981 and have never had an accident; the only insurance claims being for chipped windscreens. I regularly drive over 50,000 miles per year.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Eastbourne

You can't do worse than me I passed my car test third time.

First time I rushed my 3 point turn and hit the curb, second time the car had a service the day before my test and I couldn't get used to it.

As for my motorbike test, I passed that second time. First time I had no idea where I was or which set of traffic lights I needed to look at, till I got told it was green for me to go.

You will be fine, pray for some res traffic lights. They take a few minutes each to cycle through, that is time you can sit and relax.

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By *atcherwankerMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I failed three times on the trot, so by the fourth attempt it was a breeze

...

Seriously though. Learn from my mistakes, every single failed test was a flawless, perfect run except for one stupid mistake each time, which was always a "major". Each time I was concentrating so hard on making sure I didn't forget any of the little details- signalling at the exact right time, checking my mirrors constantly, worrying about where my hands are on the wheel, that I'd not be paying enough attention to something more important. For example, not noticing a change of speed limit because I was really concentrating on changing gear smoothly because the last change was a bit lumpy.

Basically, try and remember not to fixate on small details. You're not going to fail for grinding thr gears a bit or turning on the wipers instead of the indicators. Or even messing up your manoeuvre, I made a right pig's ear of my reverse park on the test I actually passed.

Your "little" things (signals, mirrors, gear changes, etc etc) will be pretty natural to you now. Trust yourself to do that all automatically without giving it too much thought, and pay attention to the road, other vehicles, anticipation & awareness. They're much more concerned about you driving safely and confidently and being aware of your surroundings than whether your clutch control is on point.

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By *pitfiremk10Man
over a year ago

Gloucester

I have taken 3 driving tests 1 for car and 2 for different classes of HGV. Passed all first time as I just relaxed and acted normally. Use the drive to test centre to clear your mind and think positively. Best of luck !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once you get in the car and start driving, the nerves will go away. You will be fine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You don't need a licence ...its the dodgems !

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By *hebritukCouple
over a year ago

London

Relax! Feel the force??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My instructor was a bastard, so the test actually felt easy in comparison. Not having someone tell you where you fucked up is quite relaxing.

Just take some deep breaths to calm yourself down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didnt really have them 17 years ago when i did my car test... i did my bike test recently and was a absolute shower of nerves... i just treated it as a lesson as such and broke the whole test down into sections.

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves "

I didn't have any nerves as I was doing my test in my own car. I was more nervous driving the instructors car as it was brand new. Passed first time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't start making sound effects screeching around corners, I used to do that on my lessons for a laugh

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"I use to tell my students, just before you start the car...close your eyes and take a deep breath, count to 3 then start "

I'm imagining loads of fails at 4 seconds for driving into the back of another car with their eyes closed

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By *urray MintMan
over a year ago

Brewtoon

Best thing I did was have a lesson before my test it helped to calm most of the nerves .

Good Luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guess just hope you don’t crash....

But in reality - you’re f***d for parking. We all know women struggle to park

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Talking helped me, I just chatted away and wasn't nervous at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I guess just hope you don’t crash....

But in reality - you’re f***d for parking. We all know women struggle to park "

there's a woman going to the moon in 2024.surely no parking problems with the moon buggy !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck OP whatever happens you'll be fine I'm sure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I took my bike test recently and was nervous as hell. But, once there and ready to hit the road, I just thought to myself, I can only do my best and if I fail, I'll just try again. Good luck Op, remember, there is always a second chance. Be kind to yourself x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What did you do to calm your nerves "
bottle of JD

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Strong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

Congrats!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Congrats!

"

Thank you

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

near Chesterfield


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

Woohoo.

Go girl, go girl, go girl.....

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By *orenzoVonMatterhornMan
over a year ago

Lincoln

According to a Radio One theory if you eat a banana beforehand then you're guaranteed a pass

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By *pitfiremk10Man
over a year ago

Gloucester

Hearty congratulations. Now you can drive to Spain for a free holiday at my place!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohoo.

Go girl, go girl, go girl..... "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hearty congratulations. Now you can drive to Spain for a free holiday at my place! "

Nah lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations xx

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

Well done! There's no feeling quite like it, is there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "
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well done Op..did you think you had !

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By *orthantsblueeyesMan
over a year ago

Northampton


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

Yay well done

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

Congratulations , nothing better than learning to drive

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I passed my bike test in 1981 and car test in 1987,Both were easy I thought at the time.

Last year I did my class 2 HGV, but first I had to do a theory and hazard perception test. I was very nervous about those but probably with a bit of luck passed both first time.

A couple of months later, I did a weeks HGV training and took the test on the Friday. I wasn't to nervous as if I failed it wouldn't really matter to much.

During the test, I forgot to wind the window down to look out when pulling away from the side of the road and banged my head on it. That made the examiner laugh, then I tried to pull away in neutral!

Somehow I passed without any faults??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

Bravo! Well done!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have sex, drink water, eat a banana you’ll pass easy."

I think those things are frowned on during the test!

Sleep well the night before, have a light breakfast, take a deep breath before starting the engine and enjoy the drive.

Good luck x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

See, sorted well done.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

See, sorted well done."

Thank you

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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Well done OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "

Woohooooooo

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well done OP "

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohooooooo "

I need a dancing emoji lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohooooooo

I need a dancing emoji lol "

I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car....

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

near Chesterfield


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohooooooo

I need a dancing emoji lol "

We can use our imagination.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "
massive congratulations!!

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

Well done. Now you can go out and buy that white Audi TT

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congrats lass

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By *atcherwankerMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Woooooo! Well done! Driving straight down the Chase tonight to celebrate your freedom?

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Well done. Its an amazing feeling.

Are you looking for a car, or got one.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohooooooo

I need a dancing emoji lol

I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car.... "

Thank you all and I've already got a car

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohooooooo

I need a dancing emoji lol

I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car....

Thank you all and I've already got a car "

Are you doing the pass plus thing?

Extra lesson's on the motorway?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well done. Its an amazing feeling.

Are you looking for a car, or got one. "

Thank you and yes my dad brought me one to push me into passing my test.No pressure or nothing lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd

Woohooooooo

I need a dancing emoji lol

I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car....

Thank you all and I've already got a car

Are you doing the pass plus thing?

Extra lesson's on the motorway?

"

Yes I'm going to do the pass plus course as it's only £150 and that includes a basic motorway tuition but it brings my insurance down by £300

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport

That's ideal.

Black box as well?

I will say, if you have Green L on, I normally give them as much room as I do a learner car, you will still be learning and nervous whilst driving.

But welcome to the fun that can be driving!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"That's ideal.

Black box as well?

I will say, if you have Green L on, I normally give them as much room as I do a learner car, you will still be learning and nervous whilst driving.

But welcome to the fun that can be driving!

"

No black box lol they call that being on tag lol I'm not having that on my car lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd "
lol really did you have JD? well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Huge congrats, OP. Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Huge congrats, OP. Xx"

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd lol really did you have JD? well done "

Nope I completely ignored the stupid advice on here lol

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

near Chesterfield

Even mine??

(Blows raspberry)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Huge congrats, OP. Xx

Thank you "

Christ. Your new avatar.

*drools*

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island


"What did you do to calm your nerves "

Deep breaths and count to ten

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Huge congrats, OP. Xx

Thank you

Christ. Your new avatar.

*drools* "

I lick my screen at your pics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are you a menace on the roads yet OP !

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Are you a menace on the roads yet OP ! "

Yes I went a a massive drive to my friends today 3miles away really fast 30mph then came home lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Eat a banana just before your test apparently you will pass it has a high pass rate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Box breathing helps me when I get nervous. Learnt it a while ago in a previous life and it really does help. Google the term as obvs I can't post a link.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Eat a banana just before your test apparently you will pass it has a high pass rate. "

So does sucking a bannana during your test

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Eat a banana just before your test apparently you will pass it has a high pass rate.

So does sucking a bannana during your test "

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

near Chesterfield


"Eat a banana just before your test apparently you will pass it has a high pass rate.

So does sucking a bannana during your test "

Are you sure that was a banana?

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Never had any 4 lessons and a pass. My oldest boy was 5 and a pass. Waiting for second eldest had 3 lessons

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

Good news... well done OP!

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