I failed my 2nd driving test today...?

Question

I've just had my 2nd driving test and failed again.

The first one I took a month ago and failed due to roll back on hill start - this I can deal with and understand why I failed.

Today I had the same nasty examiner, and he failed me for not checking my blind spot when a car was over taking me ( I didn't even see this "overtaking" car)

I am a safe driver and always have been, and I moved off because I thought it was safe - the car was stationary and going nowhere!!

I'm so frustrated.

All my friends have past first time and I feel as if i'm going nowhere.

The worst thing is, I have to wait another month to take it again.

Anyone know how to make me feel better?

Answer 1

Do the following and you will past the test the next time........

Safe driving tips to help pass your road test:

STEERING Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.

ACCELERATION Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don't race the engine or cause it to stall.

BRAKING Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid "jerky" stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.

CLUTCH/GEAR Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without "grinding" the gears.

SPEED Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.

FOLLOWING DISTANCE Keep an adequate space "cushion" between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the "two second rule" described in the Driver's Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.

STOPPING POSITION If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.

LANE SELECTION AND POSITION Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don't allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.

COMMUNICATION Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.

OBSERVATION Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you - not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.

ANTICIPATE & REACT TO OTHERS Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.

Answer 2

You'll get through it. Just keep believing on yourself "I can do this!" and everything will work out fine.

Answer 3

If you didn't see the overtaking car that is why you failed, a driver should at all times be aware of any other road users on the same section of the road.

Answer 4

go take a joy ride.

Answer 5

i will try.

I understand when you fail to succeed.No one likes to loose, we all want to win always.But your time has not yet come.

You need not to worry, because its believed that, every thing has got its own time, so take heart.

You should also become friendly with this examiner, it might be also that you fail to make it simply because you are afraid of the "nasty" examiner that , fear rules you doing the test period hence failure.

Good luck

Answer 6

Yip i know how to make you feel better... Check your blind spot.

That could have been me and if you made the action to pull out unaware and i had no escape you would then become a threat to me..... and my driving is many times greater than yours.

Forget thinking about your friends  and pass your test as the road is not a play ground.

Study"

Answer 7

Don't let it bother you. In the end....say, years down the road, you may very well be the best driver over your friends that you say passed on the first attempt. Good luck next time.

Answer 8

lets see your a safe driver and have always been, and you just failed your second test. hmmmmmm . must have been them examiners fault