Driving Test

dice3344

Hi All,

I know this is a bit of a general question, and it depends a lot on my own capabilities, but do you know how common it is for people to take their test within 6/7 months of getting their provisional?

I got my provisional in April, am on my 6th Driving lesson and it's going really well. I don't have a car to practise on in between because of the insurance cost for me a a sole insuree at the moment. I'm wondering would there be much point in me applying to do the test once my 12 lessons done, without having a car. I'm completing one/two lessons every week and am thinking about trying to get it over with asap. I find I'm confident and comfortable driving, but know that there's a long way to go.

Anyone ever done that?

Mugatuu

dice3344 wrote: »

Hi All,

I know this is a bit of a general question, and it depends a lot on my own capabilities, but do you know how common it is for people to take their test within 6/7 months of getting their provisional?

I got my provisional in April, am on my 6th Driving lesson and it's going really well. I don't have a car to practise on in between because of the insurance cost for me a a sole insuree at the moment. I'm wondering would there be much point in me applying to do the test once my 12 lessons done, without having a car. I'm completing one/two lessons every week and am thinking about trying to get it over with asap. I find I'm confident and comfortable driving, but know that there's a long way to go.

Anyone ever done that?

I know 2 people who did their 12 lessons and sat the driving test in 7/8 months and both failed. One had a car and one didnt. One of the driving instructors even told one of the people not to do the test and he said she wasn't at all ready and she is still the most nervous driver ive come across! I've yet to hear of a person just doing the 12 lessons and sitting the test after and passing. If people are able fair play.

It took me a year to be completely comfortable driving. My parents were at me to do my 12 lessons and do my test straight away but I knew I wouldn't have been able to pass & that i just wasnt ready. It just takes time & patience! I did the test in my own time around 6 months later and passed.

TimeToShine

Of course people have done it. Obviously the longer you drive the likelihood of passing increases but there's no reason why 6-8 months of consistent practice shouldn't be enough. However, in your case it sounds like you want to walk into a test with 12 hours driving under your belt which is, unless you are extremely lucky or talented, just throwing money away. If you want to have the full 6 months after the provisional I would think you'd need a car of your own or some form of practice outside the 12 lessons.

dice3344

Thanks for the replies.

I understand the longer I have to practise the better likelihood I have of passing. I'm planning on moving abroad in a few months and was thinking it would be handy to get it done before I move. The handiest thing would have been to start driving years ago as soon as I turned 17 but no helping that now..

I think assessing the situation nearer the time is the best thing to do, and try and practise as much as I can before then.

Mugatuu

TimeToShine wrote: »

Of course people have done it. Obviously the longer you drive the likelihood of passing increases but there's no reason why 6-8 months of consistent practice shouldn't be enough.

I'm sure some have done it. I'd reckon though that the numbers who just did the 12 lessons then the test & passed are slim! 6-8 months of consistent practice would be grand if you had your own car along someone who's fully licensed to help you. I would imagine paying for lessons for 6-8 months to build the same experience would be crazy expensive.

HurtLocker

Got my provisional start of November 2012 and passed my test in August 2013. Very possible to get your licence quickly. Good luck

Had about 20 lessons in total though.

Craftylee

I'd go by what your instructor says - do some mock tests and see how you're getting on.

MascotDec85

I'd a lad pass last week. He started in January. He could move a car but no experience on the road.
He had no car to practice in between his lessons.
He passed with 2 Grade 2's


He's the exception, not the rule. It is possible, absolutely but take your time and see how it goes

maebee

dice3344 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies.

I understand the longer I have to practise the better likelihood I have of passing. I'm planning on moving abroad in a few months and was thinking it would be handy to get it done before I move. The handiest thing would have been to start driving years ago as soon as I turned 17 but no helping that now..

I think assessing the situation nearer the time is the best thing to do, and try and practise as much as I can before then.

Did you do the test yet dice?

dice3344

Lessons went great and I completed 11 out of the 12 but have since moved to London. Never got a chance to do the test but I might do it over here.. Not sure how long the lessons are valid for but I'll do it eventually!

Craftylee

I did my test right on the 6 month date - did it with about 15 lessons and failed quite miserably. But tbh I didn't feel ready. Added a extra few months with another 10 hours or so and it was a night and day difference.

Best advice is to do as many pre-tests as you can and once you start doing well on those then you're ready