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brian076 wrote: »

Couldn't be more wrong. If you get 3 or more questions wrong you get a grade 2 mark, which limits you to 7 out o the road. A lot of people have failed their test with 9 grade 2's, one of them being for Rules/Checks.
Also gives a bad impression to the tester if you get a lot of questions wrong, and he's unlikely to give you the benefit of the doubt in certain situations.

Its 10 grade 2s is it not?

And im not wrong. In the grand scheme of things answering the questions wrong is generally the least worse thing thing you can do, also many of the testers just ask you a different question.

brian076

9 grade 2's is a fail. Each candidate is asked 12 road signs and 6 questions, 3 or more wrong answers is a grade 2 fault, the same as making a grade 2 fault on the road. Yes it's not as serious as driving thru a red light, but to say that the rules of the road questions are not important is bad advice to anyone intending to sit their test.

iona_buss

Passed today in Tallaght, second time lucky! Still feel I drove better the first time, doesn't matter now. Within a few minutes the tester told me to pull over, and he got out because there was some one following us for the test route. :rolleyes:

Yakult

brian076 wrote: »

9 grade 2's is a fail. Each candidate is asked 12 road signs and 6 questions, 3 or more wrong answers is a grade 2 fault, the same as making a grade 2 fault on the road. Yes it's not as serious as driving thru a red light, but to say that the rules of the road questions are not important is bad advice to anyone intending to sit their test.

I only got asked 4 signs and 2 questions :pac: Didnt seem like he was bothered lol.

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R_H_C_P wrote: »

I only got asked 4 signs and 2 questions :pac: Didnt seem like he was bothered lol.

And from everything ive heard its the same in the vast majority of tests.

Congrats to you iona!

RINO87

passed first time in Birr on thursday, this is my first time writing in here, but ive been reading up on the threads here for the last week or so. got some really helpfull advice.


Cheers to everyone!!

winston82

Passed in Ballymun yesterday!! Tester was well sound. She didnt want to go out as i started to snow really bad. Have failed once and 2 cancellations before this. Was short of begging to go out. Snow wasn't sticking to the ground so she said it would be ok to go out. 4 Grade 2's. All good.. Thanks for the replies leading up to the test:)

globulin777

Congrats all............:)

Roar

passed on my second attempt in wilton cork today. what a feeling it was tearing down those L plates!

derra

Passed in Bray test centre today (SGS)
2nd time lucky, failed in Wicklow (Murrough centre) town in Nov '08.
Test was scheduled for 1:10 , and tester came out at about 1:30
Nerves were rattling waiting to go out !
Really is a horrible feeling of anxiety, got couple pre-tests and felt fairly confident but nothing prepares you for the nerves an hour or so before it !
Got all questions right bar one which was T-junction with dual carriageway, no problems with under bonnet checks etc ..
Them palm held devices they use for marking wreck your head :rolleyes:
I think they have to tap it a few times to put one mark up ! Got 4 blue in total, 2 reaction, 1 observation changing lanes and 1 obsevation turning right .
The reverse went well, took it really slow and observed well and same with 3 point turn.
Hill start was on an approach up to a roundabout in which i thought was a trick to try and catch me out, thought it was an unusual place for it and illegal and didnt pull in in after she asked me couple times then i did finally
Route took in couple unexpected roads etc but knew the area very well which helps imo.
Was out for about 35 mins , then back into the room where loads more tapping on that device took place :rolleyes:
Was then told i passed , was more relief than anything else of not having to go through that waiting and thinking about the test again that pleased me most !

jordainius

passed on friday in newcastlewest. busy 4pm friday traffic which was new to me. Stalled twice in slow moving traffic in the first five minutes (which had me thinking that I failed and ironically that calmed me down!) I usually never stall but I restarted quickly both times rather than panicking!

Did the reverse from a busy enough major road into an estate and I had to wait five minutes before I could even set off because it took forever for the road behind me to clear .

Got 8 grade two's so I cut it close but I'm delighted that I passed first time round! It was the waiting for the last eight weeks that got to me more than anything else!

Glenman

jordainius wrote: »

passed on friday in newcastlewest. busy 4pm friday traffic which was new to me. Stalled twice in slow moving traffic in the first five minutes (which had me thinking that I failed and ironically that calmed me down!) I usually never stall but I restarted quickly both times rather than panicking!

Did the reverse from a busy enough major road into an estate and I had to wait five minutes before I could even set off because it took forever for the road behind me to clear .

Got 8 grade two's so I cut it close but I'm delighted that I passed first time round! It was the waiting for the last eight weeks that got to me more than anything else!

Well Done

TheElf

Just passed in Kilkenny with RSA, can't describe the feeling. The tester was dead sound. Put me at ease straight away by cracking a few little jokes. Asked about 6 questions and 6 road signs, flew them.
Then he covered the technical checks, all went grand. About a 20-25 minute drive around town, did the hill start, reverse and turn about in the first 5 minutes of the drive, then it was just traffic, ring road, round about and junction work. All went perfect.

In total I got 2 blues and 1 green, one blue and one green for observation and a blue for giving someone right of way when I shouldn't.

All in all I'm delighted and it's the best feeling you can get. The only problem is I missed out on 'tearing down the L plates' because I did it in my girlfriends car!:pac: I have to say covering threads here really helped though!

One thing that helped a lot I think is that this was only a cancellation I got the other day! So I didn't have to long to prepare but at the same time, I didn't have too long to worry!

Cheers everyone! :cool:

Alanstrainor

Congrats TheElf, fair dues for taking it on such short notice and passing with flying colours!

df1985

is there a list anywhere of whats a grade 1,2,3 etc?

jordainius

The definitions are printed on the back of the "Driving Test Report"

Grade 1; Minor fault.

Grade 2; More serious Fault.

Grade 3; Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous or total disregard of traffic controls.


Grade 1 faults do not affect the test result.

A combination of 3 or more unanswered or incorrectly answered questions on the rules of the road/checks, constitutes a grade 2 fault.

3 or more hand signals not demonstrated correctly constitutes a grade 2 fault.

3 or more Secondary Controls not demonstrated correctly constitutes a grade 2 fault. (temperature controls, fan, air-vents, rear window heater, wipers, windscreen washer, light switches, air intake control, rear fog light and air conditioner if fitted)

Not operating a Secondary Control as required during the practical test can also constitute a fault.

Technical checks; Inability to describe a check on 3 or more of the following constitutes a grade 2 fault. (tyres, lights, reflectors, indicators, engine oil, coolant, windscreen washer fluid, steering, brakes and horn)


I'll also list the 18 categories that are graded on in the test (I wont list the sub categories!)

1; Rules/Checks
2; Position
3; Observation
4; React to Hazards
5; Mirrors
6; Clearance/Overtake
7; Signals
8; Motorcycles
9; Courtesy
10; Alighting
11; Progress
12; Vehicle Controls
13; Speed
14; Traffic Controls
15; Right of Way
16; Reverse
17; Turnabout
18; Parking

here.from.day.1

Here is the report form they use to mark you during the test.

http://www.drivingtesttips.ie/Report-Form.html

That website is an excellent resource for anybody taking the test in the future.

And well done on your recent pass jordainius!

qz

Passed second time around.

With the RSA in Rathgar - notoriously difficult to pass with these guys apparently so i'm delighted! I showed up about half 9 this morning and they saw me there and then (my test wasn't meant to be until 10.05)


7 x Grade One (technical checks mainly)
8 x Grade Two (progress and gears - although I'm going to consider this as being more due to my unbelievable nerves more than anything else)
0 x Grade Three

I was absolutely convinced I'd failed but remembered all I'd read on here about not giving up till the end etc. because it's not over until you're back in the centre. So it was definately a bit "skin of my teeth" sort of stuff, as the tester gladly pointed out when we returned :rolleyes:

No under the bonnet checks and no roundabouts, which was strange, but I'm not going to complain about that.

Happy days and good luck to all still waiting to sit their own driving test.

Now off to Axa to get my crippling premium lowered :pac:

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qz

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Much appreciated donegalfella, although I wish I could say the same to the man on the other end of the phone at Axa, who informed me that he failed his for the fourth time last Saturday. Felt a bit bad then

Hillview Hawk

passed in dungarvan yesturday:D great feeling. 2nd time around. was alot less nervous as i knew what to expect.. got 5 grade 2s overall it went grand, just had to watch out for pedestrian coming out in front of me a few times!

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Hillview Hawk

Thanks.. will do haha:)

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qz wrote: »

Passed second time around.

Well done! (Nice sig!)

Hillview Hawk wrote: »

passed in dungarvan yesturday:D great feeling. 2nd time around. was alot less nervous as i knew what to expect.. got 5 grade 2s overall it went grand, just had to watch out for pedestrian coming out in front of me a few times!

Another well done!

cheekay

passes in westside galway this morning. Very easy route though. My hill start was on a ramp in shantalla. Roundabout behind hospital was wedged so i basically just had to edge my way out.We drove the route i take to college everyday which definately stood to me.2 blue marks.One for conking on the turnabout and one for observations.

pandamoanium

Congrats Cheekay!

Well done! Your hard work has paid off!

I'll be doing mine in Westside too probably, good to hear that the route wasn't too bad!

passed in westside aswell this morning?!


cheekay, if ur the louise girl i was chattin ta before it, well done

pandamoanium

Kudos to you also Ads by Google!

So how does it feel to be a fully fledged member of the pink licence holders society now?

it's in the post.. but by friday it shall feel very good no more worries about checkpoints and the like.


westside isn't too bad for the test.. got a pretty good pass rate i think, you gonna be doin one any time soon?

xFROSTY Gx

Just passed mine, second time doing it in Waterford. Delighted with myself. Got 5 grade 2's :rolleyes::D

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xFROSTY Gx wrote: »

Just passed mine, second time doing it in Waterford. Delighted with myself. Got 5 grade 2's :rolleyes::D

Congrats!

xFROSTY Gx

Thanks:D

Irishpimpdude

Just passed today in finglas second time around

4 grade 1's and 4 grade 2's

D/C

Just passed my Test in Monaghan! Delighted!

Test was pretty easy and didnt last long at all!

Test was scheduled for 10.05, was finshed and told I passed and went back outside and turned on my phone and it was 10.35! Could believe how short it was!

damp sponge

Just passed there in Raheny. 6 grade 2's and nothing else. Absolutely chuffed. For anyone taking there test just remember they only want to see your a safe and confident driver.

Though I failed it twice tbh. One when going through an amber light, I hesitated for a split second and then continued on, turns out it was grand.

The second was when I was taking a right turn and there was a car approaching, I was fine but the cautious part of my brain was saying I shouldn't have went.


Thanks alot to everyone on this forum - its a great resource. Spent the past two days in work trawling through it - well worth it though!

Good luck to anyone else taking it, I'm off to apply for my license!

Glenman

damp sponge wrote: »

Just passed there in Raheny. 6 grade 2's and nothing else. Absolutely chuffed. For anyone taking there test just remember they only want to see your a safe and confident driver.

Though I failed it twice tbh. One when going through an amber light, I hesitated for a split second and then continued on, turns out it was grand.

The second was when I was taking a right turn and there was a car approaching, I was fine but the cautious part of my brain was saying I shouldn't have went.


Thanks alot to everyone on this forum - its a great resource. Spent the past two days in work trawling through it - well worth it though!

Good luck to anyone else taking it, I'm off to apply for my license!

congradulations...its a great relief to pass!

jordainius

ALAN12345678 wrote: »

YYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY:pac::D

I get the feeling you passed?!

Well done!

Tigletts

Can't quite believe I'm posting here, passed today on my 3rd attempt at the ripe young age of 44
I'm delighted with myself. Good luck to all of you still to do it. Don't give up, I was very tempted to throw the towel in as it were, but look at me now.

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tomister

Congrats to everyone who passed its a great achievement!!

Passed a year ago now!!!!!

just thought i'd agree it DOES make a difference as to who you get it the test, i failed first time and the tester was a <SNIP> but my driving instructor was a <SNIP> too, the morning of the test he tells me that he had a hospital appointment so i couldn't use his car, got another car 10 mins before test so failed!!

second time round had a brilliant instructor <SNIP> really down to earth and can show you many different ways of learning how to drive, PASSED even though my tester moved his seat so i couldn't see out the back passenger window when doing the reverse around the corner (had to use the force!) what a great feeling,

one year on its still great, my sister passed on friday after 4 lessons with <SNIP>

YourName

Passe on Monday in Finglas, I'm only 18 and I passed first time, delighted, just back from the motor tax office applying for my licence ! ! !

Well done to everyone else who has passed ! ! !

lolli

Passed today in Gorey. 2nd time to sit the test. Woop!!!!

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lolli wrote: »

Passed today in Gorey. 2nd time to sit the test. Woop!!!!

Congrats!

ash h

Ya! Passed today in Waterford..17 and 1st time doing the test. 1 grade 1 for speeding - do'h and 2 grade 2's..Delighted
Its really nothing to be worried about.If you can drive you'l pass it no problem!

Beau x1

ash h wrote: »

1 grade 1 for speeding

very nice hand sir. Congrats!

benjyboo

I passed my test first time round back in November (just came across this thread now:o)!

My advice for people about to do their driving test would be to organise a quick lesson with your instructor the morning of your test.

I had a lesson with my instructor an hour before i sat my test, to have one last run through everything and i found that it really settled my nerves.

...tbh i don't think i would have passed if i hadn't.:eek:

p-nut

wow, decided to look in 'all posts started' by me in my stats and this was up the top, never thought it would be made a sticky and end up lasting so long haha.

danbo115

passed.... woo

orestes

I never knew about this thread!

Congrats EVERYBODY! \o/

fiona-f

I passed on Monday in Churchtown, with just 4 blues. I'm delighted! A huge thanks to everyone on this forum all the advice and tips I picked up along the way.