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    #1022
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,893 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Just passed in Sligo (even with a dodgy window).. second time to do it, an absolutely sound tester and a few silly mistakes aside, I knew exactly where I got a couple of Grade 2's (observation which was much improved from my last test but still not perfect).

    After a hellish week of the regulator going in my electric windows (dropping it in tomorrow.. part only arrived this morning in garage), recieving a €920 insurance renewal in the post, tax renewal (which my girlfriend paid.. god bless her) and an NCT test next month.. this was just the result I needed!

    Thanks to everyone on the forum here whose questions, queries and answers helped me along the way.

    Absolutely chuffed!


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    #1023
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,202 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Glad the bockety window wasn't an issue. Well done.


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    #1024
    Mikey23
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭Mikey23


    Passed in Galway this afternoon on my 2nd attempt. 4 grade 2s, including one each on turnabouts and reversing which was a first Never had a problem with those before but my left leg went all jumpy like it used to back when I had my first lessons. Just had to ride it out!

    Heads up for anyone doing the test in Galway - lights are gone in Westside, near Dunnes, which makes for a slightly tricky right turn which the testers are well fond of. Patience is the key - felt like an eternity there with the tester, but did grand in the end. Off now to thanks my excellent driving instructor :D


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    #1025
    erwinvr101
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭erwinvr101


    congratulations! i passed my test more than a month ago and and i still remember that great feeling.


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    #1026
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭coco_lola


    Passed my test in Feb in Limerick at Castlemungret first time, after 6 months driving! Was on the way to the centre and the fuse blew in my headlamp, so in case they wouldn't take me out in my car, I had to drive my instructors car, sat into it 10mins before the test! :eek:
    Was really lucky, had a really nice examiner, I told him the situation and he was really accomodating! Cant remember what grades they were, but got 6 faults in total! :D


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    #1027
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    Passed yesterday in Finglas! First time! Had 15 lessons, no other car driving experience. Been on the bike about 1 1/2 years with a full license though so had some road sense.

    Ha ha! indeed I see it is 1000 posts. Maybe not an epic one, but a good one none the less


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    #1028
    Faith+1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,674 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    thehomeofDob wrote: »
    Passed yesterday in Finglas! First time! Had 15 lessons, no other car driving experience. Been on the bike about 1 1/2 years with a full license though so had some road sense.

    Congrats Man!:D
    Well done on reaching 1000 posts too!:cool:


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    #1029
    Jello
    Registered Users Posts: 2,739 ✭✭✭Jello


    Passed today in Tallaght, first time doing it, delighted! :D

    Got five grade 2s, no grade 1s. When doing the hill start I had a bit of a mind blank and went to pull off while still in neutral, started revving but went nowhere obviously, I thought it was a disaster at the time but I'm fairly sure I wasn't even marked down for it.


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    #1030
    s-cogan
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭s-cogan


    passed in mallow!!!!!!!!
    7 blues two greens!!!!!
    only got my provisional in august!
    BOOM!!!!!!


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    #1031
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Congrats!


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    #1032
    Faith+1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,674 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    Well done Cogan! Not even a year on a learner permit!!:cool:


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    #1033
    s-cogan
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭s-cogan


    Faith+1 wrote: »
    Well done Cogan! Not even a year on a learner permit!!:cool:


    ta muchly


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    #1034
    adm
    Registered Users Posts: 342 ✭✭adm


    Passed today despite stalling on the hill start - something i've never done before in my life! I just stayed clam and restarted and took off. Tester was sound.


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    #1035
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,893 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    I'd blame the stall on nerves and / or the situation..

    Congrats adm!


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    #1036
    Tinker_Bella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Tinker_Bella


    Hi
    congrates everyone who passed.

    anyone pass theirs in the Tallaght area. I have mine in two weeks :eek:

    Wat was your route like?


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    #1037
    Beanstalk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,212 ✭✭✭Beanstalk


    Passed today in Letterkenny! :) Tester was really sound. I got 1 blue and 2 greens, and it was my first time too! I'm over the moon!

    I had a fantastic driving instructor, so if anyone is looking for a good driving instructor in the Letterkenny area pm me!

    thanks again to everyone on this forum, you've been a great help!


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    #1038
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,893 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Congrats Beanstalk!

    1 blue, 2 greens? Great result!


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    #1039
    3fullback
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭3fullback


    Passed today in GGGGGalway over the moon ,
    1st time, got 4 greens and 2 blues ...

    Thanks to everyone on the forum with all the info its a great asset.

    Pm me if you want the number of a brilliant instructor .

    :D


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    #1040
    Vorophobe
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭Vorophobe


    Passed about 20 minutes ago in Raheny... 2nd time taking the test. I have to say the test taker was very forgiving, I hit a curb and did a couple of dodgy maneuvers lol but I think the sunshine put him in a good mood :P

    7 grade two's, meaning I scraped by and victory was mine!

    time to hit the motorway and tear it up lol :P


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    #1041
    colinod
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭colinod


    Passed first time today in Cork...Never behind the wheel in my life until 7 months ago..Thrilled to bits..5 grade 2s


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    #1042
    Faith+1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,674 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    Well done 3fullback,Vorophobe,colinod!:)


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    #1043
    PaddyBomb
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭PaddyBomb


    Passed in Finglas today. Second time doing it and I'm delighted :)

    The fella was pure sound and that really helped my nerves go away. Only got 3 blues aswell :cool:

    Good luck to everyone else going for it!


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    #1044
    Tinker_Bella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Tinker_Bella


    Passed this morning in Tallaght!
    So happy!
    And it wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be. The instructor was lovely and was talking to me at times during the test which helped alot with my nerves! Im so happy. Went to apply for my license straight away!

    Celebration drinks tonight :D But no driving :p


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    #1045
    Jamie-b
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭Jamie-b


    Passed this morning in Tallaght!
    So happy!
    And it wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be. The instructor was lovely and was talking to me at times during the test which helped alot with my nerves! Im so happy. Went to apply for my license straight away!

    Well done!! Glad to hear both you and PaddyBomb say you had lovely examiners- makes a change from what I've been reading around here!


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    #1046
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Passed my second attempt this morning in Dundalk. I was delighted - 4 Grade 1s, 0 Grade 2s and 3s. I'm only 18 so I was happy with the achievement, especially considering I got 12 Grade 2s and 5 Grade 1s in my previous test, 2 months ago.

    My tester was extremely kind and friendly. Those who have done their test in Dundalk will know who I am talking about (I don't think I'm allowed to mention his name!)



    Congratulations Tinker Bella - it's a great feeling when you pass!


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    #1047
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,202 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    Well done, Timbuk2.


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    #1048
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,893 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Congats Tinker Bella and Timbuk2.

    A sound tester makes all the difference.. I failed first time round due to a particularly unfriendly tester, but second tester made me feel completely at ease.


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    Mimikyu
    Registered Users Posts: 18,918 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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    #1050
    zynaps
    Registered Users Posts: 1,529 ✭✭✭zynaps


    **Timbuk2** wrote: »
    Passed my second attempt this morning in Dundalk. I was delighted - 4 Grade 1s, 0 Grade 2s and 3s. I'm only 18 so I was happy with the achievement, especially considering I got 12 Grade 2s and 5 Grade 1s in my previous test, 2 months ago.
    That's a superb result, nicely done :)


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    Permabear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39,022 ✭✭✭✭Permabear


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