I’ve never really worried about passing my driving test.
Except now.
You see, during my driving lesson yesterday, my instructor had a bit of a revelation.
“They’re closing the test centre at the end of this year, December 19th”.
This was not unexpected, after all, it’s been in the news. I’ve even talked about it on this blog before. However, like everything, you put it to the back of your mind, don’t you? Well, my test is booked in an awful time before this – near enough to think that I could fail, far enough away so if I do fail, then the chances of me getting in before the centre closes is small.
I’m not horrendously bad at driving, in fact I’m pretty good. But it does feel like I have to pass. If not it’s a huge expense going to Bangor or Rhyl and back to take lessons. And – to be honest – I’m not sure if I can be bothered. Both centres are a good 30 minutes away, so in effect I’d have to take two lessons instead of one.
Something I’m really not looking forward to.
So I guess all I have to do is basically make sure I’m not effected, and pass the test first time. My mum’s done it, most of my mates have done it. My only hope is now I can do it.
Wish me luck.
Comments: 5 Comments
Rhys Wynne, the author of this blog, is a 20 something web designer from Colwyn Bay. 
Im really sorry to be a pedant once again, but this is one that really annoys me:
When used as a verb, effect means to execute, produce, or accomplish something. For example, The dictatorial regime quickly effected changes to the constitution that restricted the freedom of the people.
On the other hand, affect in its verb form means to impact. For example, Carbon di-oxide emissions affect the environment.
So we can say that The dictatorial regime quickly effected changes to the constitution that affected the freedom of the people.
um.. Tom… what?! Im probably wrong but isn’t the effect of the test centres being 30 min away that he will be executing 2 hour lessons from now on??
I passed my driving test on my 3rd attempt! And i honestly believe im a much better driver for it! I don’t want to piss on your bonfire but no one is a good driver before they pass. You can be a safe driver but not a good one. Your learning to pass a test, not learning how to drive – sad but true! I’m sure your a very capable driver but if you go into your test thinking you HAVE to pass you putting unnecessary pressure on your self!
As far as having to go a bit further to take lessons and pass – you just need to familiarise yourself with the roads, get your mum/dad to take you out in the car around there – much more useful than actual lessons! Being able to drive is the best thing you can do… the freedom you’ll get is virtually unlimited (especially with petrol dropping!) You could jump on a ferry in the car to Ireland and go exlporing!!
GL man. I’m a good driver too and I failed my exam like 3 times for stupid stuff like touching a curb or having my front tires touch the paint of a STOP sign. But I eventually nailed it and I’m sure you will too.
Yes, that is the effect it has. But he is not effected by it, he is affected.
Small difference, i know, but hey… thats english
Yeah, what Tom said… first thing that struck me when I was reading this one. Pedants unite, and all that.
Driving is driving, whether you know the route or not mate – so don’t waste time thinking about it until you’ve found out whether you’ve passed or failed. And let’s hope that it’s not an issue by that point