u/FinancialBid3545

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Just failed my Dubai RTA road test and trying to understand if this was an immediate fail-worthy mistake.

Everything was honestly going fine, but while exiting the EDI Al Quoz area I got into the wrong lane. I think I panicked and realized too late, and instead of continuing safely I tried correcting it. The examiner marked:
- not adhering to traffic signs
- action triggering examiner intervention
- hazardous vehicle control

He didn’t brake physically, but I could tell that moment basically ended the test.

Has this happened to anyone else in Al Quoz? Are they especially strict about lane discipline right outside EDI?

Would also appreciate tips on:
- planning lanes early
- staying calm when you realize you’re in the wrong lane
- avoiding panic corrections

Feeling really disappointed because the rest of the drive actually felt decent.

u/FinancialBid3545 — 6 days ago

Hi everyone,
I’ve had this keloid on my upper arm/shoulder for a while now (photo attached). It started from a small bump/injury and turned into a raised scar. It’s firm, quite noticeable, and I feel like it may have grown slightly over time.
I’ve already tried steroid injections, but honestly they were really painful, and I’m not sure I can keep doing them regularly.
I’ve also recently ordered Eclar plaster (steroid tape) — has anyone used this? Does it actually help flatten keloids like this?
I wanted to ask:
Has anyone had success treating a keloid without injections?
Do silicone sheets or gels work at this stage?
Any less painful treatments that worked for you (laser, freezing, etc.)?
If you continued injections, did it get easier over time or was it always this painful?
I’m trying to find something effective but also manageable long-term. Also a bit worried about making it worse since I’ve read keloids can come back bigger after certain treatments.
Would really appreciate real experiences — especially alternatives to injections or thoughts on Eclar plaster.
Thanks!

u/FinancialBid3545 — 12 days ago