Would you pass a DFT Driving Test?

Joe_Horner

forgotmyname wrote: »

I did the hazard perception test DVD and failed the first attempt. When I reviewed the results I had spotted the danger and clicked before the scoring had started.

Yep, found that as well when I did the first one helping my partner. Hence my comment above anout assuming the examiner would make allowance for experience

photome

Yes I think I would pass

I took a few practice theorys last year when my son was learning and passed them all

Over the years I have taken many different driving tests driving different vehicles in the forces and also have a PCV license

iolanthe07

I passed my test fifty years ago next month, and it was an absolute farce. It only lasted 15 minutes, and I'm convinced that the examiner only passed me because he wanted a lift to the library, where I dropped him off before driving back to the test centre on my own. I wouldn't want to take a test these days!

Herzlos

I sat a B+E test a few months ago and whilst expecting it to be on par with how I remember my B test I was surprised at how easy it was (I got 3 minors, one for flashing a bus to let it out), so I'm fairly confident I'd be able to pass a standard B test if I sat it again.

I've also had a go at a one of the practise DVD's as the OH is learning to drive and got on pretty well, though I have to admit I knew nothing about the tram signals.

Indout96

I hope I would be able to pass the actual driving test - but not driving the way I normally drive. but have just looked at the on line test Norman Castle put up and the first 2 questions are about medical things at an accident. The first question is incorrect as the first thing to do would be ring for assistance (ambulance ect) which I would do having done several first aid courses but thats not even an option.
If the rest of the test goes on like that then ts a joke.

iolanthe07

I got 3 minors, one for flashing a bus to let it out

Did the examiner say why this was wrong? I do it every day. Busses have a schedule to keep to.

RichardD1970

iolanthe07 wrote: »

I got 3 minors, one for flashing a bus to let it out

Did the examiner say why this was wrong? I do it every day. Busses have a schedule to keep to.

I think you are only supposed to flash your lights to warn another driver of your presence, not as a signal to them to go.

Have I passed? :rotfl:

Herzlos

Exactly. Highway code tells you not to as it's distracting and there's no guarantee that you're letting them out. It also tells you to ignore being flashed at. What you're supposed to do is just stop and then let them pull out.

In reality though, it's something everyone does, and it saves time.

Iceweasel

For God's sake be careful flashing headlights outside the UK.

In almost every case it means 'Look out - I'm coming through.' or 'I'm going first.'

No way can it be taken as 'After you.'

Lots of UK drivers on their first trip across the channel waiting to exit a junction, get a foreign vehicle flash lights as it approaches meaning 'Stay back I have right of way.'

You'll have guessed what happens next - the UK driver pulls out in front of the foreigner and both think the other is at fault.

Flashing headlights should have the same meaning as blowing your horn - only to make your presence known - that's all.

Having said that - it's common practice - both sides of the channel - just they mean different things.

RichardD1970

Iceweasel wrote: »

For God's sake be careful flashing headlights outside the UK.

Be careful of people flashing you in the UK as well.

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