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Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 20:30

you passed your driving test? Do you think you would pass it if you had to take it again tomorrow?

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 20:31

I was 20, and I passed first time, but it was a long time ago, and I am not sure I would pass if I had to take it again ;-))

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 20:34

About 30 I think....I am a better driver now but the theory would kill me XXX

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 19 Jan 2006 20:36

26 - 4th attempt and pregnant at the time, Rosalyn

Joy *The Carlos Cutie of Ilson*

Joy *The Carlos Cutie of Ilson* Report 19 Jan 2006 20:37

17 and passed first time. Don't know if I do it now!! I think NOT!!! Joy

GeordieCath

GeordieCath Report 19 Jan 2006 20:48

I passed 1st time in 1988 i was 30 .. Would i pass it again ? probably not . Well maybe after i few lesson . More like 50 lessons Cath

DAVE B

DAVE B Report 19 Jan 2006 20:51

20 same as you Dee Davex

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 20:53

We must have passed our tests the same year then, Dave ;-))

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 20:58

17. Passed first time. 12 lessons.

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 21:00

I was 17, took me 4 attempts!! never do it now, nerves would get the better of me (if the road rage didn't!!)

Heather

Heather Report 19 Jan 2006 21:02

My husband passed first time at 17 with no formal lessons(dread to think what the informal ones were!) I passed second time at 28. I remember the driving instructor saying you should aim for a lesson for every year of your age. Well I managed that!

DIZZI

DIZZI Report 19 Jan 2006 21:04

i was twenty one six lessons five point turn on test nearly run a dog over an passed' no i wouldnt pass now infact i dont drive anymore ,,my chioice im too dangerous

Conan

Conan Report 19 Jan 2006 21:23

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????

Joy

Joy Report 19 Jan 2006 21:28

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

Paul

Paul Report 19 Jan 2006 21:30

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

Christine

Christine Report 19 Jan 2006 21:34

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

Conan

Conan Report 19 Jan 2006 21:36

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

DAVE B

DAVE B Report 19 Jan 2006 21:37

Dee 1970 I passed Davex

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Jan 2006 21:37

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 ;-))

McB

McB Report 19 Jan 2006 21:47

1969 i was 17 & 1 week old Brian