Just Want to Have a Moan

[LiesaAnna]

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Liesa - I know exactly what you mean, we have a lot of asylum seekers here and my nephew (who is a policeman) told me most of them are driving around without any insurance/tax/licence etc. How worrying for you though, is she too old to be grounded!!

Thanks again to everyone,

SheilaF
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no shes not to old to be grounded! she has been brought up to obey the rules of our home and of those in life generally!!! she has been grounded now , for how long, well we'll see, am so cheesed off with her for this!! what happens when a police officer wants him to pull over??? he will panic and do a "runner" so to speak!! then all hell lets loose!!!

Good Luck to your boy Sheila, am sure he will pass his test whenever he takes another one !! well done for trying!!!!!! i feel very proud of him for you!! better luck next time!

and Thank You to him for doing the right thing!!![clap][clap]

[imported_n/a]

Sorry to hear that your son failed for going too slow. It beats me why they do that when everywhere you look there are speed restrictions and ridiculous obstacles that force you into the path of oncoming vehicles. We have a very small roundabout near us with 16 yes 16 sets of traffic lights on it! My daughter and son are too frightened of it to take their tests in this town.

Well done to your son for trying.

H.

P.S. Can I please have the recipe for the Banoffee pie?[msntongue]

[Jill]

Did you not read in the papers recently about the young man who is appealing against failing his driving test for driving too slowly. He stayed behind a funeral procession rather than overtake more than one car at once or try and jump in between the cars. He said he could not believe he had been failed for that and pointed out to the examiner that he had been brought up to respect people and traditions and it was disrespectful to overtake a funeral. One of Andrew's friends also failed for going too slowly (approx 45 mph)in heavy rain (typical Floridian type) on a stretch of road that has a 70 mph speed limit - I was out on the roads at the same time and going slower than 45 so very glad I had passed my test.

When our youngest passed his test he got talking to the examiner who said he was on the point of retiring as an examiner as the test was not what it used to be since the government had switched it from Department of Transport to the DSA.

[jillizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SheilaF
Thanks for your kind messages, i had no idea going too slow was a fail-able offence!!! We are debating wether to take it up north but he would have to get used to a strange car, or take the test in mine which isnt ideal. Its 2 litre and a litte too powerful for him
Alternatively, we can do as you suggest and call for cancellations.
The problem with a cancellation is that he works, and not sure if he would be able to get time off at a days notice.
I hadnt heard of Saturday tests, must call about that sounds interesting.
I know in years to come he will say without another thought "I passed second time around" and forget the upset.
Wow Jill, 3 sons, how do you cope? I can barely keep up with one. I just hate it when he is down.
Made his favourite banoffee pie tonight..........

thanks everyone
SheilaF
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Sheila just to make it a bit clearer - a cancellation is not necessarily one days notice. You can call everyday - I suggest around 11am. What happens is that they have people cancelling every day, and if you ring at the right time you could get one for the following day or week. You keep the original one booked for say 10 weeks time but keep trying to change it - there's no obligation unless you say yes. Bear in mind you'll need to say yes or no whilst on the 'phone as by the time you ring back it could have changed again.
Three boys is a challenge and hard work but I wouldn't change a thing - now pass the leftover banoffee pie

Jill

[SheilaF]

I am so touched by all your support, the Instructor rang tonight and said he was gutted my son failed. Apparently, when he walked in the test centre this morning he didnt recognise any of the examiners. They had brought in "holiday cover" and were from another area.
He said my son is a very good driver, and feels that its a bit of a lottery on the day. Apparently no-one passed this morning at the test centre.
Seemingly you are allowed 15 minor mistakes and my son got 5 which is extremely good.

I dont know if that makes me feel better or worse. On one hand i know he is a safe driver, but then if its a lottery what happens next time;

Anyway, his instructor said to ring often (daily?) for a cancellation and he will make his car available, as long as he doesnt have tests booked he can move lessons which i thought was very kind.

I guess thats the best option, in the meantime we will go back to the roundabout in question and practice "speeding up" !!

Liesa - dont you just wish they were five years old again and tucked up in bed by 7.30pm ? its sooo tough being a parent, especially when you have a teenager.

BigBear - will DM you the recipe if you like, it was delicious !!

Thanks a bunch everyone, i do feel better now, lots of hugs

SheilaF

[Invicta]

Sorry to hear your news. My 17 y.o. daughter passed on the 3rd attempt this week.
It's all down to practice and confidence on the day. She had the same examiner as 6 months ago and instantly thought he would fail her again, but he passed her with only a few comments.

There is a big waiting list here (S.E. London) so she went for cancellations until the right date came up. Try every day - it is very fluid.

The look on their face once they've passed is priceless - hope it comes to you soon.
Derek

[djdigitald]

I failed first time round for going too slow

[LiesaAnna]

my husband passed first time! many moons ago and i swear i am the better driver cos i had to do it 3 times!! i think it makes you a better driver!!! not a cocky one!!![clap]
am sure he'll do it soon, will be looking out for your posting saying "hes passed"

[SheilaF]

Morning All,

Called the test centre this morning, no cancellations yet, i guess i am going to be a regular on that number. Best hide the phone bill from hubby...
Derek, Congratulations to your daughter, as Liesa pointed out, she is probably a better driver than most. I can't wait to see the look on his face when he passes, he needs that confidence boost.


I am determined to get him passed before we leave, many thanks for all your support,

SheilaF

[blott]

Sheila, aren't you moving to Florida shortly? If so, your son will need to take another driving test there within a month of arrival and the test there is much easier than it is here. So perhaps he'd be better waiting until you get there rather than taking two tests?