just an update as i promised. i took my test at yeading test centre yesterday and passed with 3 minors. 1. for touching the yellow line on the reverse exercise. 2. meeting traffic (he said he would have preferred me to stop and wait) 3. changing gears (that ■■■■ switch). all in all a brilliant experience and I look forward to looking for work after i have completed my practical cpc demonstration at the end of the month. thanks for your support guys it was a great help 
DarkKnightofAlbion:
i took my test at reading test centre yesterday and passed
Well done chap, Class 1 next 
Well done mate