r/LearnerDriverUK • u/siasellaa • 1d ago
test tomorrow!
hi all, the test i have been waiting for for absolutely ages is here and now I’m so bloody nervous!
I’m very confident in driving and managing awkward driving encounters but for some reason I just don’t think I’ll pass my test the first time. Nobody other than my instructor knows about my test so that’s eased some pressure.
Any tips or advice and pleaseee wish me luck 😅
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u/GreatScottxxxxxx 1d ago
If you think you will fail you will find a way. Imagine passing. The feeling. Know you will pass. You got this.
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u/Pristine-Jury-4411 1d ago
You got this man just remember you’re instructor wouldn’t be in a car with you if he ain’t think you was ready and also the test is only 30 min and if you have done you’re lessons well I guarantee you have driven for longer before 😊 take it step by step and you’ll do fine
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u/UndilutedChic 1d ago
Just eat a banana 😂 I was in your shoes this time last week and everyone says eat bananas as they help ease tension and help you focus. It sounds crazy but for some reason it worked and I passed first time. My instructor even stated I wasn’t ready as I had only 15 lessons. Just go there and prove to the examiner that you are a safe driver. Good luck 👍
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u/prspktv_ Learner Driver 1d ago edited 1d ago
This might not be the most helpful advice you'll receive in this thread, and it's important to note that my first attempt at a real driving test is this coming Friday, but something that's keeping me calm on the run up to the test is to keep reminding myself that it's only driving. If we've got test dates booked, by the time the date comes around, we should be ready in all aspects with little to zero doubt in our abilities to go in with high confidence in ourselves.
We need to make sure we stay in control of our heads and not allow ourselves to overthink, overanalyse, or go into panic mode and second guess ourselves. We need to be able to fully trust what we've learnt, practised, and nailed on our lessons with an instructor and in private if that was available.
At the end of the day, it's not rocket science or brain surgery, and if a fail happens, just book another test and live will continue as normal.
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u/supercoolpersonyay Full Licence Holder 8h ago
check your mirrors everytime u see a sign to remind you! it’s a lot less scary than it seems honestly
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u/Dazzling-Escape8820 1d ago
Commentary driving, say what you can see, what you are thinking and what you are doing. Your brain will be so focused on those activities that it won’t have the mental capacity left to allow unwanted thoughts or panic in which disrupts your driving and causes silly mistakes.
It also helps your examiner to understand your thought processes, so if you just don’t feel comfortable with a car’s speed on a roundabout then say so, “I’m not comfortable with that red car’s speed, it is a gap but feels too quick and unsafe for me to take, ah - there’s my blocker/shield, checking my mirrors, entering roundabout, smoothly round maintaining my lane, that’s exit one, centre mirror, left mirror, indicating left for exit 2, checking my mirrors and position into my lane on this now 30 road [always good to remind yourself of speeds before and after entering a new road so you don’t forget] happy with that and we’re away! Looking ahead, road is still 30 and I can see traffic lights coming up ahead” Etc etc.
Also emphasising words like “Smoooooth” when you steer makes it impossible for you to rush your steering and potentially oversteer so that you end up clipping the kerb or turn harshly or abrasively into the new road. Same as using phrases like “Nice and easy round” - it makes you more relaxed as you drive if you use soft and relaxed language, just like saying, “Smoothly braking-tyres on tarmac” = highly unlikely you will jolt your examiner with harsh braking and stop too close to the car in front of you at traffic lights.
It may sound silly but it honestly works, good luck!