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How did YOU deal with driving test nerves?

Did you suffer from nerves before your driving test? How did you deal with your feelings?

Please share your experiences and solutions...you might be able to help others!



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    Kate Kate Nov 19, 2009 @ 4:35 am
    I just have to say thankyou, thankyou so much for the great advice. even just knowing that there are other people like me is such a relief. I have failed four times and im 19 soon and i wish i had the indepedence to drive places whenever i needed to. I barely ever get nervous but because i want my lisence so bad, i put so much pressure on myself. Its all I can think of, i just wish i had my license. this website had helped so much, thankyou.
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    CDT CDT Nov 19, 2009 @ 5:12 am
    Hi Kate - Thanks for your nice comments and I'm so glad to know that this page is helpful :)

    I think you've summed up the reason why driving test nerves affect so many people when you say you "I put so much pressure on myself"!

    It's natural to fear failure, but all too often it's a vicious cycle with the fear CAUSING the failure, and once you realise that, you can stop the cycle.

    As I've said already on this page, if your driving instructor thinks you're at test standard then you need not worry about the way you drive not being "good enough" and "all" you then need to do is work on your own frame of mind for the test itself (and I know that's not easy!).

    All you need is 100% concentration for the 30-40 minutes of the test, a clear head and most importantly to believe in yourself :)

    I wish you success for the next time you take your test and look forward to you coming back here and telling me you've passed! ;)
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    CDT CDT Nov 10, 2009 @ 4:45 am
    @ Jess...it's a natural reaction when you've not been successful in something to fear the same will happen again and as I've said elsewhere on this page, once that happens it can turn into a vicious cycle of fear of failure becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy :(

    As you're taking your test again today I wish you the BEST of luck - please have faith in your own abilities. The key is to concentrate 100% on the NOW and put what happened on your last test behind you :)

    Fingers crossed for you :D
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    Jess Jess Nov 9, 2009 @ 8:12 am
    I failed my test the first time because I was so nervous and made two silly mistakes. the first was on a ring road and I pulled into the right lane, but was far too close to the car behind, forcing him to brake. The second was because I forgot to put my handbrake on at a junction and rolled over. I only got 9 minors apart from that and so would have passed had I not been shaking like a leaf the whole time and made those two mistakes.

    I have my second driving test tomorrow and I feel sick just thinking about it. My instructor advised me to take it in my own car since I drive that with my mum everyday, which is what I'm doing. I thought I'd feel a bit more confident having done it once and knowing what to expect but I'm not, I'm terrified. Any advice would be helpful as I get really seriously anxious everytime I think of it and I just know that my nerves are going to fail me again.
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    CDT CDT Nov 5, 2009 @ 1:58 am
    @ jodie

    Good luck for your test today - I've got my fingers crossed for you!

    :)
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    jodie jodie Nov 4, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
    Some really good tips here. hopefully it will work for me, have my test tomorrow... 4th test at that. really hope i do it this time, hate being knocked back. i have tried rescue remedy but dont think it did much though!! I just want to be able to get in the car and go shopping thats all i want instead of struggle!! its stupid things i do each test because of nerves. oh well, just hope i do it tomorow.
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    CDT CDT Nov 3, 2009 @ 2:27 am
    @sha
    Vertical parking? Do you mean parallel parking? If so take a look at How To Parallel Park.

    If you need any more help on any of the manoeuvres, please see Driving Test Manoeuvres.

    Good luck for your test - I'm rooting for you :)
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    sha sha Nov 3, 2009 @ 1:22 am
    I am having jitters... my driving test is 2 days away. And my instructor says he is confident i can pass. But im having a few doubts about it. Because i feel like i can do the vertical parking properly. :(
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    CDT CDT Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:30 am
    @ louise - I'm so sorry to hear you're so nervous about taking your test - have you discussed how you feel with your instructor?

    As I've said on this page, if your instructor didn't think you drive to the standard required for the test, they wouldn't be letting you take it, so please believe in yourself, you CAN do it!

    Have a look around this page at all the strategies I've suggested - and if that doesn't help, I'm told some people find that imagining the examiner naked or sitting on the loo helps to dispell nerves - apparantly doing this makes the test seem a lot less intimidating :)

    I know it's a cliche, but think of the fact that you've taken a few tests as "delayed success" - the fact that a pass hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it never will, so good luck and I wish you all the best - I'm rooting for you :)
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    louise louise Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:03 am
    I have my test next week and i am so scared.. i have failed 4 times already and dont now what i will do if i dont get it this time as it cost alot.please help
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    Stazjia Stazjia Oct 23, 2009 @ 9:11 am
    You're right, I'm sure, everybody gets nervous about taking their driving test. Great lens - blessed by a Squid Angel.
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    CDT CDT Oct 6, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
    @shellynell

    Best of luck for your test tomorrow - I've got my fingers crossed for you!

    :)
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    shellynell shellynell Oct 6, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
    i have my driving test tomorrow and im having kittens,
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    AbbasAbedi AbbasAbedi Jun 8, 2009 @ 1:53 pm
    Excellent lens. 5*
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    The_Party_Animal The_Party_Animal May 30, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
    Boy am I glad I have a license - but if I ever have to take it again - this is good.
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    Janusz Janusz Apr 14, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
    You have been blessed by a Squid Angel :) Great Lens!
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    Mar 23, 2009 @ 9:06 am
    awesome job with the lens, lots of very useful information. I can remember when i took my drivers test, i got a little nervous, very useful lens for anyone going to take their drivers test. two thumbs up!

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  1. Nervous About Your Driving Test?
  2. Are You Suffering From Driving Test Nerves?
  3. "I'm Really Nervous About Taking My Driving Test..."
  4. Why Do People Get So Nervous About Taking Their Driving Test?
  5. Help For Driving Test Nerves
  6. Your Driving Test - What EXACTLY Are You Worrying About?
  7. Don't Take Your Driving Test Before You're Ready...
  8. Driving Test Angel - Overcome Driving Test Nerves
  9. Scheduling Your Driving Test
  10. Take Your Driving Test At A PLACE That Suits You
  11. Take Your Driving Test At A TIME That Suits You
  12. Have At Least One "Mock" Driving Test
  13. Be Confident In Your Own Abilities
  14. Boost Your Confidence - How to Pass Your Driving Test
  15. Don't Tell Other People You've Booked Your Driving Test
  16. Driving Test Horror Stories - Ignore Them!
  17. You DON'T Have To Be A Perfect Driver!
  18. THINK POSITIVE ABOUT YOUR DRIVING TEST!
  19. "Get Past Driving Test Nerves" - Self-Help Book
  20. Driving Test Nerves Can Actually Work In Your Favour...In Small Doses!
  21. Coping With Severe Or Long-Term Driving Test Nerves
  22. Drugs And Medications To Relieve Driving Test Nerves
  23. Rescue Remedy
  24. Can Hypnosis Help With Driving Test Nerves?
  25. Overcome Driving Test Nerves : MP3 Download
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  27. Hypnosis Driving Test - Eliminate Nerves - Enhance Confidence CD
  28. Relaxation Techniques For Your Driving Test
  29. Relaxation Video
  30. Relaxation Techniques - Reduce Stress & Anxiety (Audio CD)
  31. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  32. Stress Relief Video
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  34. What Happens During The Driving Test?
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  36. How To Keep Calm On The Day Of Your Driving Test!
  37. How To Cope With Last Minute Nerves On The Day Of Your Driving Test
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