Ridiculously nervous about my driving test

Aww! I've had the same feeling every test I went for until I passed.
Is this your first test? thinking about the test use to make me sick to the stomach and I would cry days before the test because of the fear of it. Some people use rescue remedy or have taken kalms which have calmed them down for the test but for me these did not work so instead I went to my GP and was given a beta blocker. I failed a good few tests due to nerves but on my last test I took the beta blocker which took all my nerves away and managed to pass. Although I would only recommend a beta blocker if you have taken your test and failed a good few times.

Make sure you have an early night and get some sleep. Even if you can't sleep just try! in the morning have a good meal before the test. I was even told by a friend that eating a banana can help reduce nerves but I don't know whether this works!. During the hour up to the run up of the test and the test itself make sure you take deep breaths and try and concentrate as hard as you can. Make sure you don't break the speed limit and if you find yourself in the wrong lane then carry on in that lane unless you can change lanes safely. On the maneuver just take it slow and carry out effective observations and whilst doing a maneuver you see a car then make sure you stop.

A friend of mine tried to pretend she was just on a normal driving lesson on her test which worked for her because she passed in the end you also don't have to be a perfect driver to pass the test as long as you show you are safe then you will be fine. I also took my driving insturtcor with me on my test which helped with my nerves. Even if you fail then the driving instructor will know what and where you failed on and can then sort those issues out before the next test.

I know this is harder said than done but try and not let it get to you. If you fail its not the end of the world you can just retake it until you do pass. Don't worry about it you will be fine!
Good luck and all the best!

That's a crappy thing to fail you on. Hitting the kerb because you're nervous doesn't make you a dangerous driver!

It does if there's a pedestrian on the pavement.

Anyway, how did you do? Was it as bad as you thought?

It really wasn't as bad as I thought, thanks

That's comforting for others to read. The driving test isn't an inquisition; it's just a very basic test of your competence on the road. Did the examiner help you to relax?

You were worrying about the independent driving part. How did you cope with the directions being so nervous?

Ouch. That's what the traffic signs and road markings are there for. Still, I'm sure you'll keep a sharp look out for these next time.

Lmao....this is so funny! My exact situation right now. I'm having mines today. Wish me luck guys***

Ooh how did you do???

Hi!
the first time is always nerve wrecking. if you wernt nervous you wouldn't be normal. I think you need to lower your expectations, don't make it as big as it is. basically, do not care as much. imagine it's your driving instructor sitting next to you rather than the examiner. I'm a pretty confident driver, but exams or tests always get me flustered. So I actually failed 3 times and it was the nerves that got the best of me. lastly, don't tell your friends or family your test date. That way the disappointment isn't bigger than it should be.

have a little pep talk just before. tell yourself, you've got this. you are in control of the car not the other way round. your driving instructor wouldn't send you to a test if he/she didn't think you were ready. A mistake is only as big as how you recover from it!

Good luck and I wish you all the best!

I’m taking my 4th driving test tomorrow afternoon. 1st test I let my nerves get the best of me and actually started crying.2nd test, 9 minors would of passed but made a stupid mistake I’d never actually made before.3rd test was my best and I was convinced I passed. 3 minors and failed because I didn’t overtake a car. Actually got out the car and slammed the door on the poor guy, I was just so frustrated and annoyed. But hoping for the best tomorrow, my poor car has been sat in the garage for months so praying I’ll finally be able to insure it and get it out onto the road.