my driving test examiner was cool, even took off his high visibility jacket during the test, the only thing i could do, at the end of the test when he told me i passed, was to breath deeply and try to relax as the whole situation was so tense, i got four minor faults on my test overall, in other words i passed with flying colours, despite taking a corner in fourth gear and trying to set off from the test centre without the car even being in gear. i passed both my driving tests first time and bought a car the same week after i passed the practical, a good friend influenced me to book my practical test as soon as i had passed the theory, this move paid off and am greatful with her advice, and bought my own car within a week of passing the practical test. i had a great driving instructor, i had double lessons every week too, 2 hours driving once a week from july to november cost me a lot, was worth it though. to top it off, i continued taking double driving lessons without a job, at one point my job seekers benefit was stopped, so i was unemployed and learning to drive without a job or any kind of income, didnt stop me though