While there are certainly driving instructors that may keep you on because they want money, it’s not fair to tar all of them with the same brush.

My instructor told me back in September that he didn’t think I was ready for my test. I agreed with him based on my own performance that lesson- he was a nice guy and genuinely strove to make sure I passed.

He’s also more experienced then I am- your dad knows how to drive. Your instructor knows how to make sure you pass the test. So whilst I can’t comment on your instructors personality or how they are as an instructor, just bare in mind they likely know a fair bit about driving (but obviously if you feel as though they do just want more money out of you, then feel free to disregard this.)

As a side note, I wouldn’t overly worry about the mock test. They can be helpful. They can also hinder. I didn’t sit any mock tests before my test. I had the option to, but I chose not too as I felt like they would cause me to mess up and stress over the test itself and affect my performance in the car going onwards.

There are other factors in play when it comes to a mock test and actual- could be you had a bad nights sleep. Could be you’re anxious. On the actual test day it is up to what you were taught, but at the same time, it’s also up to what’s going on at the time.