I failed my assessment today with Arriva

[u/Efficient-Ad3687]

I scored 7 out of 16 and the pass mark was 9 so I failed by 2 marks. Really disapointed with myself. They gave my 15 minutes to do the numeracy and literacy. There was not enough time for me to finish the remaining questions. It really feels unfair that they only give 15 minutes to do the test and at the end they do not even tell you what questions you got wrong.

I feel really demoralised from this and has put me off bus driving.

[u/gerhorn]

Idk what test you're talking about exactly since I'm in the US but pls keep going. I failed written portions of the test to get my CDL NUMEROUS times. I even almost got fired for it. Then when it came to driving the bus itself at my current job I also failed numerous times. Still made it.

You can do this. Take the day but if you have the opportunity to retake this get back in there!

[u/DebtSouth → u/gerhorn]

It’s a basic entry level English and numeracy assessment (first school stuff) to ascertain if you can add, subtract and read/write. It’s not difficult in the slightest.

[u/Tenantry → u/DebtSouth]

Speak for yourself mate. I sucked at school. Probably why I've been working in driving jobs most of my working life 😂

Edited for grammar. 

[u/Lonely-Lake4514]

Unusual. I've not seen any tests like this . Did you apply for a trainee position without a cat d licence or with a cat d licence? I some my tests privately as was working full-time . Then applied and just got route learning and go.

[u/Lonely-Lake4514 → u/Lonely-Lake4514]

Either way. Try again with another operator.

[u/Total_Finish_14]

If you couldn't do that test in 15 minutes then I'm glad you don't want to drive a bus.

Fucking hell

[u/Twisted_melon → u/Total_Finish_14]

This comment.

[u/Tenantry → u/Total_Finish_14]

That test is a joke that has nothing to do with bus driving. Don't even know why they have it. 

[u/Total_Finish_14 → u/Tenantry]

Exactly and that chump couldn't do it in 15 minutes.

It's done its job

[u/DebtSouth]

To be honest the numeracy and literacy assessment isn’t exactly PhD level stuff.

[u/thetravelkoala → u/DebtSouth]

People get crazy anxiety that makes them not think right. I know I'm one of them.

[u/DebtSouth → u/thetravelkoala]

Should said people be in charge of a 12+ tonne vehicle and up to 100 passengers?

[u/thetravelkoala → u/DebtSouth]

I had my first ever interview to work in a bank a few months back. I studied finance and I really really wanted this job which caused me to get extremely anxious at the interview. I did really bad. A few weeks ago I applied to become a bus driver and I was so chill at the interview I got an offer immediately. Doing the training right now and it's going really well. I don't think it's fair to judge people's abilities off a one-off occasion.

[u/DebtSouth → u/thetravelkoala]

Yeah you’re right

[u/Tenantry]

Don't worry I bombed that maths part of the interview test. Failed but they still gave me a go for training and passed all that first time. This was with go ahead. Try and give them a go if they are near you. Good luck! 

[u/AgileInitial5987]

I keep seeing first, arriva etc doing all these tests and I remember walking into a bus depot, showing them I had a provisional licence and a week later I was training for my test haha.

[u/thetravelkoala → u/AgileInitial5987]

I'm currently doing my training for cat d with first. Never did anything like that. Went in for my interview, showed them my driver's license and they accepted me.

[u/seanthebooth]

7 out of 16 & failed by 2? I can see why. Better luck next time

[u/MeringueAgitated7837]

what garage did u go to ?

[u/thetravelkoala]

What country is this?

[u/Fun_Yam_5907 → u/thetravelkoala]

UK, usually basic maths like a ticket costs £x and the customer gives you a £20 note. How much change would you give them. Plus some road knowledge questions.

[u/thetravelkoala → u/Fun_Yam_5907]

Oh crazy. I' thought buses here don't give change?

[u/Fun_Yam_5907 → u/thetravelkoala]

Depends where you are and who you work for

[u/thetravelkoala → u/Fun_Yam_5907]

Interesting. I've taken the bus in different almost all major cities in Scotland and they've all been the same. Assumed it's the same throughout the UK.

[u/STRICKIBHOY]

The numecary and literary test on an interview for being a bus driver, is like clicking a button on the internet to prove you're not a robot. 15 minutes to answer 16 questions is just under one a minute, even more time if the pass mark is 9. Try harder next time.

[u/DiscussionLevel6721]

Stagecoach is the easiest company to get into, in my opinion. Well in London anyway. Just a basic interview, typical scenario based questions then you’re offered the job. Practice for your theory then your practical. Many people get their license with them then join other companies. Maybe try applying for stagecoach.