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i passed mine at 27 on second go no i dont think i would pass if i had to do it again lol

Oh no I'm the worst driver :-( I was 18 & passed on my 5th attempt - not all my dault I hasten to add :-) Penny

22 and then again 34.....as had to take it again in Australia. The second one was more scarey than the first as I would have looked a right plonker if I'd failed!!!

Hi, 17 in 1987 1st time in the UK (manual) 34 in 2004 1st time in the US... (auto - never drove one until I came out here) Would I pass in the UK now with the theory test?? not sure! But had to do a theory test out here, though going to be a laugh as going to the UK in 2 weeks and have booked a hire car!! (auto) Debs x

34, 3 lessons, 2 tests. I think i would fail miserably on the theory. Yes, i used to cross hands when turning, now with power-steering i use the heel of my hand. Micheal.

22YRS old, but prefer to be driven around by the old man or the kids now, im getting a bit lazy when it comes to driving, but i do drive 22miles to work and 22 mile back each day.

33.....passed first time. I HOPE I'd pass now........... Reg

I was 24 it was 3 days before my oldest was born. Couldnt use the bike as we didnt both fit and had a 3 wheeler so took test under duress

17 and 2nd attempt

In answer to the first question - 43. In answer to the second, no. I haven't driven for some time and need a refresher course of lessons. CB >|<

I was 21. My OH 'taught' me to drive but I failed twice then had 3 'proper' lessons and passed. This was a long time ago. My son age 17 passed last week, his first time! I'm really proud of him but don't want him to drive himself to school yet as the traffic is so awful!! Dee -you are giving away all your secrets tonight, I'm keeping quiet about which year this was! Chris

I was 22, it was 1962. Not sure if I would pass the test now or not. I failed my first test through not keeping up with the traffic. I still don't drive over fast, although I do keep up with the traffic these days. I believe parking comes into it now too. Not sure I would pass that, i usually try and park where I can drive into a space not alongside the road. Ann glos

1969 i was 17 & 1 week old Brian

Keith, I was wondering that as well My son would probably tell you I was the hazard!!!! Dave I passed in 1971, giving away all my secrets tonight, aren't I ;-))

Dee 1970 I passed Davex

Hazards perception !!!! .............. what hazards perception ???

I was 34 and passed first time....didn't think I had at the time. Two young people in the office have recently taken tests and I have done the practical tests with them from the discs.....usually passed but sometimes only just. As for the test....we all pick up bad habits...I think I am a careful driver....but maybe I am every drivers worst nightmare because I admit to being cautious....if in doubt don't go. It would be interesting to take a test again.....but I do like speed - have been known to overtake a Porche. My pet hate........people who don't signal - or who signal wrongly at round-abouts

I was 17, nd I think i'd probably fail, the new hazards perception thing came up a week after I passed!

I had driving lessons from my parents as a birthday present for my 21st birthday. :-) Joy

I was 19 and passed first time (forgive me for not saying which year that was ). My driving lessons each cost twenty seven shillings and six pence ( perhaps some clever cloggs can now work out which year it was lol ). I am tempted to say that I would not pass a test nowadays. But having seen samples of the theory test ( where they virtually give you the answers to the questions ) and having seen how many 'errors' you are allowed to make on the test ( in my day you were not allowed to make a single mistake ) I somehow feel that I could pass today's test with room to spare. But I have to admit that over the years I have picked up many undesirable habits ( driving ones that is ) .......................................So ................. come on...........who else crosses their hands when turning the steering wheel????