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I didn't start taking driving lessons untill i was 29 . Took to it like a duck to water, had 10 lessons and passed first attempt . But i must admit that if the test was the same then as it is now i don't think i would have ,well not without a few more lesson anyway. If you feel comfortable and at ease driving you will pass it next time . Cath

Second attempt age 18 - but now got a driving phobia!!!

Hi. I passed 1st time (1971), but have barely driven since. My daughter took 6 tests before finally passing! Her name is Corinne .... !! Dee x

I falied my first test when I was about 18 and did'nt bother again for a long time. When I started again at 28 I passed first time - but I did not tell anyone when I was having the test just pretended I was going for a lesson, I did'nt feel as pressured with no-one knowing as if I failed no-one would have known. Good luck with the next test - My theory is the clever you are the longer it takes as you worry more, as I have a few friend who are quite dippy and don't have the brains to worry and they are the ones who always fly through first time! Regards ~ Louise

Only once for me. Guess I was lucky and had a nice female examiner. You CAN do it. My best friend just passed after her 4th or 5th attempt (she won't admit how many she actually did lol)

I passed 1st time when I was 17. Things were a bit different then though (1978) There is more to it now with the theory test and more cars on the road etc., but I suppose whatever way things are thats what you are used to. My mother in law took about 6 or 7 goes until she passed. She was about 50 by then. She then drove a couple of times and that was it!!

Corrina, The Driving Test is just to make sure that you can control the vehicle correctly, and that you have knowledge of road signs etc. True skills only come from practice, so make sure Hubby lets you drive as much as possible. Most people fail because they wind themselves up too much, try too hard, and make mistakes. Next driving test just relax and show the Instructor that you ARE indeed capable of transporting yourself and others around the place without being a danger. See you on the A27. Jim

I passed at my first attempt. I was 17 and had 14 lessons. It probably ranks as my greatest achievement in life - having done little else since that I can brag about !

Hi Corrina, I passed on my third attempy but it took my husband 12 attempts but he got there eventually. Theresa

LOL - there's always an excuse when it comes to the others isn't there but you have to be perfect!!!! Never mind, you'll soon be out on the road on your own - just watch out for those who think they know everything. :-)))

I actually did that with hubbie! he was giving all the man talk 'id pass with my eyes shut blah blah blah'. so i told him to prove it. stuck him on the computer and he failed miserably! oh how i chuckled. of course it was because 'he couldnt see the questions properly', 'they were misleading' etc etc! corrina

Hi Corrina (what a lovely name), good luck with your next test, at least you know where you went wrong. Perhaps you shouldn't tell your rellies about your next test, giving them no opportunity to nag you. Or perhaps you should tell them how difficult it is to pass these days and give them a sample of the written paper - I bet they couldn't get half the questions right!

Jim, I was named after that song! Corrine Corrina by Ray Peterson (original by Big Joe Turner) Well done on passing first time. I cant wait to finally pass, I live in middle of know where! The test was terrifying and I thought my theory was bad enough (passed that 1st time though!) Corrina

I passed mine on my second attempt. Julia

Corrina Corrina, Sounds like a song title. Lol I'm bragging, Passed my test 1 April 1959 at the age of 18, first try after 8 lessons at £1 each.

I hate to say it but you did ask! I passed first time, it is nerve wracking though and I don't know that I would ever want to do it again! Keep trying you'll get there and you'll be a much more experienced road user when you do! Julie xxx

to pass your driving test? I have been learning on and off for 6 years (gave up when i had my son) picked up again in june and had my test yesterday. I was really annoyed with my self for the silly mistake i made which caused me to fail. I was fine with it in general, had feeling i would fail. then I phoned my nan and told her. she was great said maybe next time, then my granddad practically disowned me for it! demanding to know when my next test was and calling me silly. then my mothers boyfriend started calling me silly this and stupid that, generally making me feel a complete failiure. i love relatives! not giving up though, booking another test for November. Corrina