Top 50 Learner Cancellation Excuses

Top 50 Learner Cancellation Excuses

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!”

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