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70 years of the driving test

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Crash032005 marks the 70th anniversary of the British driving test. To celebrate this occasion, Sniff Petrol asked you to send us your amusing driving test stories.

“Having failed my driving test once, you can imagine my discomfort when I went to take my test for the second time and the examiner recognised me as the man who had accidentally killed his wife! Imagine my surprise when he told me I had passed!” Strom Knaaa, Rotsmock

“When I went to take my driving test I was sure the examiner would fail me. I had forgotten my provisional licence, I couldn’t reach the pedals and I wasn’t wearing clothes. Also, I am a springer spaniel. Imagine my surprise when he told me I had passed!” Sophie, Chchchchangester 

“During my driving test I deliberately drove into the sea. My examiner took it all in good spirits, even when I punched him in the face for no reason. Nonetheless, I was sure I had failed. Imagine my surprise when he told me I had passed!”Amstrad Popfrig, Leezmm

“I was so embarrassed when I went to take my driving test and realised that I had forgotten to bring a car! I had to carry on as if nothing was wrong but I was sure he was notice something was afoot. Imagine my surprise when he told me I had passed!” Lazlo Pamphap, Ppnging

“During my driving test I completely misheard my examiner and instead of performing an emergency stop, I smashed a gypsy in the face with a desk fan! Imagine my surprise when he told me I had passed!” Daffturd Smee, Leslie 

This story was originally published in June 2005