Well, I don't actually know the specific 'the driving test short story', but generally in a driving test short story, it might be about someone's nervous experience during the test, like making a silly mistake at the start, maybe stalling the car, but then getting over the nerves and passing in the end.
Since I haven't read 'the driving test short story', it's hard to determine the main characters. But it might be a novice driver, perhaps a young adult, who is the central figure. And there would likely be an examiner who plays an important role in the story by evaluating the driver's skills.
In " Flying Life," the main character, Zhang Chi, had his driver's license revoked and had to re-apply for the driving school test. He went through a difficult process, including modifying the car and getting sponsors, and finally got his driver's license again. This plot was an important part of the movie. It showed the story of the protagonist's continuous efforts to realize his dream.
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.
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 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.
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 thing that can go wrong is forgetting basic driving maneuvers like proper turning or braking techniques. For example, braking too hard or too softly. Another is making mistakes at intersections, such as running a red light by accident or not yielding when you should. Also, issues with vehicle control like stalling the engine can be a big problem during a driving test horror story.
The 'Driving in the Dark' short story might be about self - discovery. As the character drives through the darkness, they could be forced to confront themselves. Maybe they are running away from something in their past, and the drive in the dark is a way to either escape or come to terms with it.
One common element is overconfidence. Some people think they know it all and don't practice enough. Then during the test, they forget basic things like using the turn signals properly. Also, bad weather can be a factor. If it's raining heavily, it can be hard to see clearly and control the car well, which often leads to test - going - wrong stories.