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THE-Day Passed

Posted by Cyberdevil May. 27, 2009 @ 1:44 PM EDT

GARGH. Didn't get my license, so I'm not in the superhappy mood I was hoping for today. I did get an old grumpy guardian though to join me and evaluate my driving skills, which weren't topnotch due to certain nervosity factors and a new previously untried vehicle to take the test with. I was especially careful to be careful because it seemed like an obviosity. No speeds past the limits, slowdowns whenever possible and frequent cast of eyes towards all available mirrors and outside locations. We drove through varied areas and passed by various obstacles, and everything went seemingly fine. I received short abrupt directions on when to turn and where to go, and eventually we ended up back at the start of journeys. I was then given the horrifying news.
The reasons I didn't pass:

- I drove too slow on the freeway.
Apparently staying as close to the limit as possible is an unwritten law, despite there being two lanes for different speeds, and despite many different vehicle types allowed on yet not allowed to drive any higher than what I did and less (around 85-90 km/h, limit is 110, trucks aren't allowed to go over 90, trailers limit is 80). It seems like a pretty unbelievable reason to me, but their word is law . . .

- I geared down one level before the freeway Exit...
... in order to glide through the sharp curve as smoothly and economically as possible. Conceptual eco-driving, something my driving school teacher gave me valuable lessons in, but which appearantly have no cause or effect on freeways.

- I changed lanes one time too many.
I mean, literally, that I switched one lane that I didn't need to switch. No laws broken, no traffical flow harmed, WTF is wrong with that?!

- I used the brakes too often
Must admit the drive was a bit choppy at times, but it shouldn't have been choppy beyond reasonable choppiness. I paid special attention to all possible circumstances where harm could have been done to individuals and other vehicles and controlled my speed with this as reason. The brakes were also much more sensitive on this car then the one I've grown accustomed to, 25 minutes isn't enough time to fully adjust.

Other than this, everything went smoothly, so he told me as well. Still, the reasons above were apparently enough to fail my trust. Society now seems senseless and corrupt, and a retry is a must, in about two weeks or so. I'm thinking they just flunk people randomly to stay in business, but there's not much more to do about it, I am now valuable experiences enrichened. Hope I get better luck with company next time . . .

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May. 31, 2009 | 9:07 PM LazyPint says:

Aww, no comments? Well then... since I took 3 goes for my (UK) driving licence...

Driving too slowly... in the UK, that's defined as "failure to make progress" or alternately "hesitation". Driving well below the limit is interpreted as a lack of confidence. Always remember the examiner is deciding whether you can drive by yourself for the rest of your life, based on less than an hour of your driving. Big responsibility.

Down shift before an exit... eco driving is all well and good in real life, but the driving test is not real life! It's all about control over economy, unless you do something ridiculous. You should only change gear when necessary and you should never have to explain something verbally ie it should be obvious why you do something.

Changing lanes too much... If you didn't to, why bother? Only do what you have to, otherwise it's a perfect excuse to fail you.

Too much breaking... no one likes a choppy ride, especially examiners who have to put up with it everyday all week. You should always do the speed limit or near it, but always be looking around for potential hazards. If we all slowed down for every potential hazard, no one would get anywhere :-)

DISCLAIMER: I am not a driving instructor, nor a Swedish citizen. I drive on the left hand side! My advice is probably wrong. Or right. Or neither.

Anyway, sorry for the fail and better luck next time. At least you have some experience of the test environment and are better prepared for the next one. Good luck!

Jun. 5, 2009 | 9:37 AM Cyberdevil responds:

Thanks, knowing people have failed more misserably than I did this time, I gain a boost of confidence. :)

Will keep that first point in mind, it sounds logical when it's mentioned.
And so do the others.

As for the test enviornemtn, I'm leaving for vacation today and I'll be doing my second drive up in a completely new area, so ehh, I doubt that. Thanks.


Jul. 9, 2009 | 3:58 PM AgentXY says:

Dude, that sucks. That's the law for ya, though. I mean, they tell me not to set high explosives in the toilets, and it pisses me off SO MUCH!!!

Nah. That was rhetorical. I have never done it...yet.

Sep. 13, 2009 | 2:21 PM Cyberdevil responds:

Heh, yeah, everybody loves explosions, the government is such a monster. :D

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