What are some common elements in driving test horror stories?

One common element is being alone. When you're all by yourself in a car, especially in a remote area, it makes the horror more intense. Another is strange noises. The unexplained screeching, knocking, or engine problems add to the fear. And of course, seeing something unusual like a ghostly figure or a strange vehicle.

I once failed my driving test because I got so nervous that I completely forgot how to parallel park. It was a total disaster. I was shaking and just couldn't do it right, even though I had practiced it many times before.

Bad drivers. There are those who don't follow traffic rules like running red lights or not using signals. Another common element is the traffic congestion. It can be so bad that it drives people crazy. And the confusing layout of the roads too.

False positives or inaccurate results can also be a part of these horror stories. Imagine being told you have a certain genetic trait that implies something horrible, like being related to a serial killer, only to find out later that the test was wrong. This can cause a great deal of unnecessary emotional turmoil and damage to relationships.

Often, they show the nerves and anxiety of the test-takers. Also, funny incidents during the test like forgetting to signal or stalling the car are common.

There are cases where people fail due to overconfidence. A young guy thought he was such a great driver already. But during the test, he didn't check his blind spots properly. When he changed lanes without looking, the examiner immediately failed him. His overconfidence led to his downfall in a rather funny way.

I once took my driving test and right at the start, I accidentally hit the curb while making a turn. I was so nervous that my hands were sweating and shaking. The examiner gave me a stern look and made a note. Then, during the parallel parking, I misjudged the distance and hit the car behind. It was a total disaster and I failed miserably.

One of my friends had a great driving test success story. He practiced a lot, especially parallel parking which he found difficult at first. He took extra lessons just for that. On the test day, he was super nervous but managed to stay calm during the test. He passed with flying colors. It just shows that practice really does make perfect.

One common horror story is stalling the car multiple times. It can be really embarrassing when you keep doing it in the middle of the road. Another is accidentally driving on the wrong side for a short moment due to confusion.

The common themes often involve negligence. For example, not paying attention to the student's progress or not correcting mistakes properly. Another is creating a hostile learning environment, whether it's through yelling or constantly criticizing. And there are those instructors who seem more interested in just getting through the lesson rather than actually teaching the student how to drive safely. This can lead to a lot of problems for the student, from not being confident behind the wheel to actually getting into dangerous situations on the road.