When it comes to learner drivers giving excuses to get out of a driving lesson, we have seen and heard them all! It is a widespread problem that is often shared amongst driving instructor Facebook forum groups and the wider community.
Many are said in jest, and others not so, so – what are the top 50 learner driver cancellation excuses amongst learner drivers and the driving lesson world! Here we go, in reverse order!
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Excuse Number 50 – Overspilling Bath
When it comes to cancelling a driving lesson, one learner reported that her bath had over spilt and that she couldn’t turn the water off! Well – a lesson in twisting taps is very much needed here!
Excuse Number 49 – Lost Front Door Key
“I have lost my front door key, and I can’t lock my front door!”
Excuse Number 48 – Locked in House
“My brother has locked me inside the house, and I can’t get out. can’t get to the driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 47 – Stolen Purse
“Someone has stolen my purse. I lost my cash card. I am not able to pay for the driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 46 – Lost Driving Licence
“I went out clubbing last night and I lost my purse. It had my driving licence in it.”
Excuse Number 45 – Dog Has Eaten My Licence
“I can’t make the lesson today, as my dog has eaten my driving licence.”
Excuse Number 44 – Lost Driving Shoes
“I can’t find my driving shoes. They are the only shoes I can drive in. Sorry, I can’t make the driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 43 – Postman Lost Driving Licence
“I am going to have to cancel my driving lesson today, as my postman hasn’t delivered my provisional driving licence.”
Excuse Number 42 – Forgotten Birthday
“Unfortunately, I can’t make my driving lesson today as I forgot it was my birthday. Can we please re-arrange for next week please?”
Excuse Number 41 – Forgotten Mum’s Birthday
“I am sorry to cancel today, but my dad has just reminded me it is my mum’s birthday, I will need to cancel my driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 40 – Forgotten Sixth Form Assembly
“I am sorry I completely forgot that I have a sixth form assembly today!
Excuse Number 39 – Late Night Sickness
“Unfortunately I am still on the bus as it was late. I can’t make my driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 38 – School Bus Breakdown
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as my school bus broke down.”
Excuse Number 37 – Pay Day is Tomorrow
“I can’t make my driving lesson today, as I don’t get paid til tomorrow!”
Excuse Number 36 – Overtime At Work
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as my boss has asked me to work tonight.”
Excuse Number 35 – Dad Forgets To Pick- Up
“I am sorry I can’t make my driving lesson today, as my dad has forgotten to pick me up from school!”
Excuse Number 34 – Saving For a Car
“I can’t make the driving lesson today, as I am saving up for my car.”
Excuse Number 33 – Uncleared Cheque
“My nan gave me a cheque for my driving lessons and I don’t have the cash for the driving lesson today.”
Excuse Number 32 – Pulled Muscle
“I can’t make my driving lesson today, as my boyfriend has pulled a muscle and needs me to nurse him better.”
Excuse Number 31 – My GF is Sick
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as my GF is sick.”
Excuse Number 30 – Walk Home
“I left my bus fare at home, and I had to walk home from school today!”
Excuse Number 29 – My Boss Forgot My Wages
“I can’t make my lesson today, as my boss has forgotten to pay my wages into my bank!”
Excuse Number 28 – Hangover
“I went out last night and I am still drunk. I won’t be able to make the driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 27 – Dinner Date With Daddy
“I can’t make the driving lesson today as my dad is taking me out to dinner.”
Excuse Number 26 – Broken Leg
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as I have broken my leg.”
Excuse Number 25 – Time of the Month
“I have just come on my period, I have terrible period pains. I can’t make my driving lesson today!”
Excuse Number 24 – Christmas Presents
“I can’t do my driving lesson this week as I need the money to buy Christmas presents.”
Excuse Number 23 – Bus Is Late
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as my bus is late.”
Excuse Number 22 – Sleep In
“I am sorry I missed the driving lesson my alarm didn’t go off!”
Excuse Number 21 – Aunt’s Funeral
“I need to cancel my driving lesson as I need to go to my Aunt’s funeral
Excuse Number 20 – Tummy Bug
“I need to cancel my driving lesson today as I have a tummy bug.”
Excuse Number 19 – Lost Dog
“I need to cancel my driving lesson as my dog has escaped the house.”
Excuse Number 18 – BF Is Sick
“My BF is really sick, I need to look after him.”
Excuse Number 17 – Barbecue Invitation
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as I have been invited to a barbecue.”
Excuse Number 16 – Friend Lost ID
“I need to cancel my driving lesson as my friend took my ID and lost my driving licence last night.”
Excuse Number 15 – Car Insurance
“I am saving for my car insurance, I can’t make the lesson today!”
Excuse Number 14 – a Headache
“I can’t make the lesson today as I have a headache. Please, can we rearrange?”
Excuse Number 13 – Free Driving Lesson
“I didn’t know I had to pay for my driving lesson.”
Excuse Number 12 – No Money On Side
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as my parents have not left me any money on the side.”
Excuse Number 11 – Broken Toe
“I can’t do my driving lesson today as I have broken my toe when I stumped it on my chest of drawers.”
Excuse Number 10 – My Nan Died
“I need to cancel my driving lesson as my nan died.”
Excuse Number 9 – Going Out At Weekend
“I can’t have the driving lesson today, as I need the money to go out at the weekend.”
Excuse Number 8 – I Have A Cold
“I can’t make my driving lesson today as I have a cold!”
Excuse Number 7 – Lost Glasses
“I can’t make my driving lesson today, as I can’t find my driving glasses.”
Excuse Number 6 – Scared Of The Dark
“Is it possible to cancel the driving lesson today as I am scared of the dark?”
Excuse Number 5 – I Can’t Do The Driving Lesson, Sorry!
“I can’t do my driving lesson, sorry!”
Excuse Number 4 – Lost Mobile Phone
“I am sorry I couldn’t make my driving lesson I lost my phone and couldn’t message you.”
Excuse Number 3 – Didn’t Get Your Text
“I am sorry but I didn’t get your driving lesson text message.”
Excuse Number 2 – Driving In The Rain
“Can I cancel my driving lesson today, as I am too frightened to drive in the rain?”
Excuse Number 1 – Forgot My Driving Lesson
“I am sorry I forgot I had a driving lesson today!”
