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    #542
    tayto909
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭tayto909


    Greenmachine wrote: »
    touching the kerb like that should have been an automatic fail.
    i just rubbed it with the tyre,didnt 'mount' it. so i guess they let it slide.


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    #543
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    tayto909 wrote: »
    i just rubbed it with the tyre,didnt 'mount' it. so i guess they let it slide.

    Touching the kerb is not an Automatic fail. Depending on the severity of the touch it could be a grade 1 or 2, "mounting" would mean the car, or one wheel, made its way onto the kerb, which is a straight grade 3/fail.


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    #544
    John Mason
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 10,661 ✭✭✭✭John Mason


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Touching the kerb is not an Automatic fail. Depending on the severity of the touch it could be a grade 1 or 2, "mounting" would mean the car, or one wheel, made its way onto the kerb, which is a straight grade 3/fail.

    i got an automatic fail the first time i had my test for "rubbing" the kerb

    i guess, it depends on what humour the tester is in tbh


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    #545
    DarkJager
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭DarkJager


    Passed this morning with SGS Limerick, 2nd test! Route was grand apart from the amount of lunchtime traffic around and a dodgy place for the turnabout. Now have my licence in my possesion so happy out! :D:D


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    #546
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,968 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Congratulations!

    DarkJager wrote: »
    Passed this morning .... ......Now have my licence in my possesion
    That was quick! Are they giving them out over the counter in Limerick?


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    #547
    DarkJager
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭DarkJager


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Congratulations!


    That was quick! Are they giving them out over the counter in Limerick?

    Cheers man. Yeah just filled out application, got my passport photos and went into tax office. Got it straight over the counter.


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    #548
    pocketvenus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 374 ✭✭pocketvenus


    Passed yesterday evening with RSA in Waterford. :D First time and all. Cannot believe it as was really nervous and though I had failed as I made a mess of my reverse as it was on a slope. I had swung a bit wide but adjusted and got a grade 2 fault for it. So delighted.

    Thanks to everyone for all the tips.


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    #549
    DarkJager
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭DarkJager


    pocketvenus wrote: »
    Passed yesterday evening with RSA in Waterford. :D First time and all. Cannot believe it as was really nervous and though I had failed as I made a mess of my reverse as it was on a slope. I had swung a bit wide but adjusted and got a grade 2 fault for it. So delighted.

    Thanks to everyone for all the tips.

    Congrats!


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    #550
    jw297
    Closed Accounts Posts: 413 ✭✭jw297


    Passed first time with SGs in Baldoyle. Despite somehow turning on the windscreen wipers and not being able to turn them off again before even starting the car :o, was sure I would be failed for silliness!


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    #551
    toxick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭toxick


    passed the test right there :) in ballybrit Galway SGS.. happy out.


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    #552
    galwaygirl08
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭galwaygirl08


    I passed in Ballybrit also, lovely instructor, nice route, happy days :)


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    #553
    woop
    Registered Users Posts: 809 ✭✭✭woop


    passed

    1 grade one
    and 2 grade twos
    booyah!...........so happy yet tired very tired


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    #554
    Chakar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭Chakar


    I passed in Churchtown RSA this morning. Incidentally it was my first time, I'm well pleased.


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    #555
    j1979p
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭j1979p


    Passed with only 2 minor errors! I was sure I made more than that (must not have noticed those :D)


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    #556
    Gica
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Gica


    Congrats, I think you were the guy before 9AM with the blondie woman ;)


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    #557
    Sparxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭Sparxx


    Passed this morning in pottery road...
    The tester could not have been nicer!..
    only three minor faults, 2nd time doing it, was so nervous!

    Well done to everyone!


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    #558
    j1979p
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭j1979p


    Gica wrote: »
    Congrats, I think you were the guy before 9AM with the blondie woman ;)

    No, I had mine at 16:00


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    #559
    MMD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭MMD


    WoooHoo....passed...3 grade 2 errors and she said I was a very good driver...it doesn't get much better than that (well, no errors would be unreal I guess LOL!)!!

    It all started very badly Sunday when I discovered my power steering had gone on my car...mechanic confirmed Monday - no car for test on tuesday...hence I had to transfer my insurance to my brothers car and do the test in it...only had 4 hours to familarise myself with it...mine is a hatchback...his is a saloon..so the omens weren't good!

    Anyways....test was with SGS..For those thinking SGS are easier than RSA, think again..I was doing it four others...they all failed, and this (Longford) is a centre with apparantly a 72% SGS V 53% RSA sucess rate. Tester was very thorough, to the point, gave good direction, but after the test was done and she handed me my cert of comp..she was a gem - all smiles, handshake and congrats!

    No techical checks (p**sing with rain), very detailed interior checks and questions like "how to test brakes" "how to test types to see if they are ok" etc.

    so, upshot is...absolutely delighted, and can finally go back on the roads..I have had the car off the road unless accompanied (not often) since July 1

    the very best of wishes to you other guys who passed recently too...congrats and best of luck to those about to sit it...its a great feeling to pass..trust me!!

    :D:D:D


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    #560
    MMD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭MMD


    Incidentally, and apologies I forgot to add, but thank you so much to all you Boards.ie members posting very helpful advice ...thanks in particular to wishbone ash and alanstrainor...legends..

    MMD
    :D:D


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    #561
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    MMD wrote: »
    Incidentally, and apologies I forgot to add, but thank you so much to all you Boards.ie members posting very helpful advice ...thanks in particular to wishbone ash and alanstrainor...legends..

    MMD
    :D:D

    Thank you very much, and congrats, it's nice to hear some good press.
    Cheers!
    Alan.


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    #562
    jesusofnaz
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭jesusofnaz


    mistakenly booked 2 tests within a week of each other and im glad i didn't cancel the second one. Failed on thursday with 9 more serious faults and 1 major, hit a phone box parking. Passed in the same centre (Shannon) yesterday with 2 more serious faults.


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    #563
    Gica
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Gica


    j1979p wrote: »
    No, I had mine at 16:00

    Ohh, I thought you've passed yesterday :)

    There was a happy guy just before me, I thougt that was you :D


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    #564
    tomcosgrave
    Registered Users Posts: 323 ✭✭tomcosgrave


    I passed with 5 minor errors!
    In Baldoyle, with my test just before 9am - I believe I was the second person tested today.


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    #565
    Upthedeise07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Upthedeise07


    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!! :D:D:D
    Passed my test on the 3rd attempt in Waterford...couldn't be happier!!

    Think I had 5 faults in total....

    It a great feeling to have it over..

    got great hints and tips from boards, had stuff printed out for the morning of the test.
    It was a great help

    THANKS TO EVERYONE!!

    Good luck if you are doing your test too :D


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    #566
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Congrats to yee all, there seems to be a lot of posts in the successful thread today!


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    #567
    Enda89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 238 ✭✭Enda89


    passed with 5 grade 2's up in tallaght! 2nd attempt :pac:


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    #568
    Steve_o
    Registered Users Posts: 3,432 ✭✭✭Steve_o


    Enda89 wrote: »
    passed with 5 grade 2's up in tallaght! 2nd attempt :pac:

    Congratulations....:D


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    #569
    ciaran76
    Registered Users Posts: 4,693 ✭✭✭ciaran76


    Passed in Tyrellstown this morning. 3 grade 2's.

    The guys there are friendly and put you at good ease which helps alot.

    Thanks on here to everyone who posted tips etc etc as I read everything in the hope I could pick up anything that would help.


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    #570
    mcgraw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭mcgraw


    I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im soooooooooooo thrilled its over.
    i just want to say thanks to everyone on here for the advice. i only joined a couple of days ago but i've been reading all the advice for months.


    Anyway im off now to rip up my L-Plates etc etc!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

    Best of luck to everyone else doing test..


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    #571
    Delirium
    Moderators Posts: 51,738 ✭✭✭✭Delirium


    Well done on passing the test. Safe driving.:)

    If you can read this, you're too close!



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