Most learners get their knickers in a twist about their test to some extent. It would be enough to make most people feel bumblingly self-conscious if they were just doing an everyday activity like folding laundry or eating beans on toast, let alone demonstrating a complex skill like driving. Knowing that someone is watching and judging your every move can feel pretty bizarre as well. After all, with written exams if you get something wrong you can always go back and cross it out, whereas if you reverse into a bollard on your practical test then your fate is sealed. Exams are nerve-wracking at the best of times, and driving tests can feel particularly harrowing. If, on the other hand the prospect makes you feel rather anxious, that’s perfectly understandable. If that’s you, then please feel free to skip this section, safe in the knowledge that the rest of us are teeth-grittingly envious of you. Some people feel completely calm at the prospect of taking their practical driving test and are confident they’ll breeze through effortlessly. If you come across a new situation Hold back and assess it carefully before you decide to proceed - and be prepared to change your decision if necessary. If you make a decision that you think could be misjudged by the examiner, explain your reasons while you drive.ġ0. The examiner just wants to see what you would normally do - nothing that you do not already know.ĩ. Give the examiner a beautifully smooooth drive, one that both of you can enjoy. Listen carefully to the examiner's instructions Act on them in good time, and ask for them to be repeated if necessary.Ĩ. Remember that some nervousness is normal and that it can improve your performance.ħ. Clench and then relax your muscles to relieve tension.Ħ. Just before the test Relax by taking a few slow deep breaths. If you are late the test will be cancelled, and the fee will be forfeited.ĥ. Arrive in plenty of time You should be present in the test centre at least ten minutes before the appointed time of your test. ![]() Dress comfortably Make yourself feel good.Ĥ. Research has shown that your brain needs food to concentrate, so give yourself some food for thought!ģ. Even though you may be nervous and have lost your appetite eating breakfast is very important. As soon as you get up in the morning, tell yourself that you are going to get through the day calmly.Ģ.
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