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So easy to do. Esp under pressure.

Remembering rules is a nightmare. I certainly wouldn’t fancy doing a test even with revision. Was it multiple choice or more like free text written answers if you don’t mind me asking?

I had one last year and came back pretty much straight away. Everyone is different and it’s a very traumatic event. However I took the view that I was no different to any of the passengers on the train.. There’s nothing you can do and you are essentially a ‘passenger’ at that moment. What you...

Thanks both. Wow yeah just had a look at the congestion zone map. Really surprised at that, just assumed it (and Kings Cross) would be well inside.

Do those that drive in have to pay congestion charge and ULEZ? Must work out a fortune!

Me too if possible please :)

I had a similar situation, applied for 2 TOCs, however the applications and the process were almost identical time wise, so slightly different to your situation it sounds. Anyway the OPC picked up on it and said I had to choose one TOC to progress with. So it could happen to you in theory if you...

How are LNER units downgraded out of interest? So the performance is less than say the GWR ones?

Yeah you’re right with autos on the whole I guess. But sporty motors such as BMWs and Porsches etc are pull back to change up / forward to change down. maybe it’s more a dual clutch thing rather than standard autos. Although DSG cars work like standard autos so that contradicts. Sorry off topic...

If you can provide the right proof of ID when asked and can do the commute without being too tired then go for it. It’s harsh times we live in. Do what you gotta do.

IT business analyst at an investment bank. Started driving training at 43.

It is and it isn’t.. if you think of the momentum forces involved (you’re pushed back when accelerating and vice versa) it makes sense. It’s the same with modern car gearbox’s. Pull back to change up a gear and push forward to change down.

Depends on passenger loading as well as normal coach weight (e.g pantograph coaches being heavier so running more bar). An empty 315 in the Driving coach (the only gauge you’ll typically see unless prepping) actually corresponds quite closely with the step numbers. Step 1 just above 1 bar, step...

You can only answer the question though.. And that’s how will you get to work? It might be in that section in error or padded out to try and trick you. IMO if you read too much into it and come up with a convoluted answer as equally confusing as the question it won’t look good.

See what you’re saying. However the only actual question in there is how will you get to work if you can’t take public transport. So you just have to answer ‘by car’ or such like, and outline your route to work. I guess they see getting to work as the ‘issue’, and how you get there as the...

Yes classic mistake. Someone asked the question on mine and the OPC guy said ‘they’re all plumbers..’ so that was good. Also smash through the symbols inbetween the beep sequences rather than trying to do both at the same time. I guess that may be obvious I’m not sure.

It is true. The only problem with this is if they’re getting wrong of course!

I would say a fair percentage go in with little or no preparation assuming it’s fairly easy and that would account for a lot. Also the slightest distraction to knock you off your groove and it could be all over. Remember some tests are in 30/60 second or so blocks. Then there’s the pressure of...

It’s true. When I was doing the classroom training they were doing stage 1 tests on site. Groups of 20 were nearly always 3 or 4 max by the afternoon. It was brutal!

Thank you