{"id":2750,"date":"2019-01-18T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.ingenie.com\/young-drivers-guide\/?p=2750"},"modified":"2019-12-11T10:46:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T10:46:29","slug":"how-to-get-over-failing-your-driving-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ingenie.com\/young-drivers-guide\/how-to-get-over-failing-your-driving-test","title":{"rendered":"How to get over failing your driving test"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are all only human. You can't be on top of your game 100% of the time - no one is - and driving is really hard<\/strong>. So it stands to reason that, prepared as you may be, you might fail a test or 2 (or 5, in the case of more than 1 person I know) before you pass. I failed my first test<\/a>. It happens.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Of course, making sure you're super prepared<\/a> can help you avoid another fail, but here are some tips that focus more on the FEELS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Remember that you are essentially a monkey wearing clothes<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\t\t
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    You weren't designed to drive a car - nobody was. If you'd told me 6 months ago that I would be able to reverse a Renault Clio through a 6 metre gap between a skip and a wall, I'd have smiled politely at your misplaced belief in my abilities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    We take too many skills for granted. So give yourself a break and a pat on the back: you're getting good at something that is so far beyond what nature intended it's practically a super power.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t

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    Talk about it<\/h4> \r\n\t\t

    Far too often we bottle things up when we feel low or embarrassed. But if there's one thing we've ALL got in common - it's failing at something during our lives.<\/p>\r\n\t\t

    A driving test, an exam, a job interview, an audition - you name it, someone's failed at it. And that's all part of shaping our characters. <\/p> \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t

    But nevertheless, it can be crushing. So ingenie wanted to help relieve some of that upset by setting up a space for anyone and everyone to come and talk about failing. You can join our Facebook group: It's OK 2 Fail<\/a> to share your experience, support others and chat about all things failing. \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t

    And that already makes you a winner.<\/p>\r\n\t\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Get back on the horse<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

    A driving test fail can make you never want to get in a car again. But the sooner you do, the sooner you can work on the silly little mistakes and get that pass. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Failing your driving test is just like stalling a car: it seems awful because you feel stupid and like you're holding everything up. But really, it's just mechanics - it happens all the time, and the best way to get over it is to keep calm and go on with the process.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n

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    Think of the first test(s) as practice<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\t\t
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    I know a girl who says she passed first time - she just took 2 tests first as practice. I think that's a great way to look at it because it's really<\/strong> hard to ace something you've never done before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Taking multiple tests isn't ideal, but think how much more prepared you'll be next time. You know exactly what to expect and half the battle (fearing the unexpected) is done with.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t

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    Remember:<\/strong> under 50% of drivers pass their practical test first time!<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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    Book your next go<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

    Set your sights on when you'd next like to try - your driving instructor will be able to help you with that. Just don't lose the vibe you've built up: remember that you should have done all your learning by now and you need to stay in test prep mode.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    What you failed on will tell you where you need most practice, but don't obsess at the cost of the basics. The thing that tripped you up last time might not even come up.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t

    Don't forget to join our Facebook group: ItsOK2Fail<\/a> to listen and chat to loads of others who are in your driving shoes. <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUpdated: 18\/01\/2019 <\/small>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"learner<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    If you're gearing up for another go, take a look at our advice on how to pass your driving test<\/a>.<\/h4><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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