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Can you dispute a driving test result?
Examiners don’t want to fail candidates unless they have to, so it is unusual to appeal against the result of your driving test. However, if you do feel that the examiner didn’t follow the regulations while carrying out your test, you can appeal the result.
Can you request a different driving test examiner?
If you were to attend a driving test booking and refuse to take the test with the allocated examiner you would lose your test fee and not be able to sit the test, you cannot request a different examiner. The only exception to this is if you and the examiner assigned to your test booking are friends or family members.
Can driving examiners fail you for no reason?
If you do fail, it’s highly unlikely to be for no reason and the actual reason is likely to be a mistake you made that you were completely unaware of. Having said that, examiners do make mistakes, so it’s often best to take your instructor with you in case you decide to contest the test result.
How do you get over a failed driving test?
How to get over failing your driving test
- Don’t be too hard on yourself. You probably feel terrible about failing, but don’t get angry with yourself.
- Listen to your examiner.
- Talk about it.
- Get back behind the wheel.
- Book another driving test.
- Get some more practice.
How much does it cost to appeal a driving test?
How much will it cost to appeal? There are no fees or charges involved in submitting an appeal to the tribunal.
What do driving examiners look for?
The examiner will look to see that you:
- Make good observations, in all directions, before emerging.
- Assess the speed of other vehicles accurately.
- Take advantage of safe gaps as they arise.
- Do not cause other vehicles to change speed or direction by your actions.
Are driving examiners lenient?
Mistakes are often made during the test, but were those mistakes serious enough to fail you, or have you impressed the examiner enough for them to be a little lenient? Contrary to popular belief, many driving examiners are in fact human, and most of them are actually quite friendly too.
Do driving examiners enjoy failing?
Myth: Driving examiners enjoy failing learner drivers. Examiners are professionals: their personal feelings do not enter into their assessment of you. Also, they have their bosses to report to – an unusual or inexplicable number of passes or failures would be looked into.