Would you pass your driving test again if you were to take it tomorrow?

[Traci66]

Just wondered how many would pass their driving test again, I know I would hate to take mine again and I think I am a good driver.

[erin-x]

I always change down gears when I slow down. That's the way I got taught only a few years ago. You're not allowed to skip gears on the test though.

[TWR]

The HGV at that time was a Thames Trader the brakes were Vac Assisted, the more you pumped the less the brake & the pedal became harder, I was Lucky I came off a side road in Anglesey onto the A5 Loaded but nothing happened regards my so-called brakes, the road was clear I was also lucky there, Obviously now the HGVs would stop if there was an Air Loss, there was a smell in the cab which I could not make out!

[mazie]

Well I've only driven Automatics for the past 35 years, so gears would be a problem for me.

[ummmm]

I change down as well...

[DTCwordfan]

Isn't the issue about being in control of the car, not crashing down through the gear box? In Advanced they teach you to come up to a junction in 5th or 4th and then to select to pull away....

[EvianBaby]

I was allowed to skip gears when I passed 7 years ago Erin. And I was told you don't need to use your handbrake if you are one of the first 3 cars waiting at traffic lights. Seemed to work for me.

[erin-x]

I was told not to :| and I failed a test for not putting my handbrake on... She was notoriously nit-picky!

[JonnyBoy12]

A lot of people I know would rather take a driving test than go to the dentist. I used to agree with them but now I bed to differ as have got a lovely Hungarian chap now. He makes you feel really at home and is the first time I have relaxed at the dentist.

Which thing would you rather do given the choice?

[Maydup]

Not an easy choice Johnny but I'd settle for the dentist!

I'd say "no" when asked if I had any problems, flinch through the clean and polish and make a sharp exit.

[boxtops]

I wouldn't because I don't do motorways, and I think that's part of the test now?

[Canary42]

I think the reason for emphasising using the brakes rather than the gears to slow down is because then the boy-racer right up your @rse will at least get some indication of your action from your brake lights.