Comments on: I failed, y’all… but it was the best failure ever.

By: FabulouslyBroke.com

FabulouslyBroke.com — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:53:40 +0000

*LAUGH* Sorry. I deleted a lot of stuff too, in an effort to clean my blog up.

By: Jaime

Jaime — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:21:23 +0000

If it makes you feel better I failed drivers ed in high school. LOL.

P.S. yes I know this post is old, oh well. Damn why did I have to discover your website a few years too late?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:44:00 +0000

I was able to take driving lessons (at the insistence of the older relatives) YEARS AFTER I was taught by my older siblings.

I must admit, that driving school didn't teach me anything I already knew and the instructor was just useless. It's like I paid for the course just to drive their instructor around.

On another note, it is also true that cars and driving has fascinated me at an early age and I kept observing my parents and older siblings drive so I was able to keep the pointers into my head early on. And since they were driving stick shift, I learned stick shift as well.

Once you do know stick shift, automatic is as easy as a breeze.

Sum total, driving school don't really teach you much. But having interest in driving from since, say, you were a wee kid, does have its advantages especially if you have observed other people driving early on.

Failing on the first time though, isn't something embarrassing. It would be embarrassing if you gave up on it after the first failure especially when driving can benefit you a lot with your work.

Good luck and I wish you the best on your next exam!

By: Seattle Girl

Seattle Girl — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:13:00 +0000

Hey! I recently (Oct. 14th) took my first ever driving test and I failed too! Well, I got enough points to pass, but was disqualified for VIOLATION of the LAW! 37 in a 30…but there were no speed limit signs!

I’m glad you’re feeling good about it. I was initially devastated, but quickly recovered and find it amusing.

By: Doctor S

Doctor S — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:57:00 +0000

Have no fear. I failed my permit test FOUR TIMES! You will be fine, the best is to practice, practice, practice. And parallel parking is all about confidence and vision, they make bumpers on cars for a reason!

Great blog and great insights. You have a new reader girl!

By: Auburn Kat

Auburn Kat — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:04:00 +0000

I remember I was so nervous when I went to take my driver’s test, luckily I passed the first time. A lot of people don’t though, I’m sure you will pass it with flying colors next time!

By: Allison M.

Allison M. — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:26:00 +0000

I passed the first time. I borrowed a friend’s two-door topaz because my dad was going to make me take it in their Ford Expedition at the time – hell no.
Anyway, I remember passing the cone part and realizing I will never be able to pull that off again.

At least not very well.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:53:00 +0000

I failed the first time too. And because I did an illegal maneuver, I didn’t even get to finish the test! I had to back around a corner, but when I did it a tire went on the sidewalk. Didn’t do this at all in driving school. Looking back, I found that just practicing and getting driving experience helped the most. In my state, they require 50 hours of practice with a licensed driver.

Keep practicing and you will pass. Good luck!

By: G+D

G+D — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:40:00 +0000

Sorry to hear it didn’t go as well as you’d planned. Good luck with your re-test!

By: Tifanny

Tifanny — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:39:00 +0000

Don’t feel bad. I’ve failed twice hahah. And I think I’m a decent driver, they are just so particular about things!!

And the second time, my tester was “in training” so there was a person in the back seat examining her. So my “tester” tested me very hardly cause she needed to get the job.GR!