Driving test 2020

So I originally had my driving test booked for April this year but it was cancelled due to covid! Then it was rescheduled for July but cancelled again. I now have my test in 2 days (Thursday) and I am SO nervous. I feel like I’m putting so much pressure on myself to pass because if I fail, I’ll probably have to wait until next year for a new test date!

Any tips on how to calm nerves??? I know that if you fail, the examinar starts directing you back to the test centre to reduce the time spent in the car together which scares me because if I notice we are heading back to the test centre then that’s just a sign ive failed!!

I started learning in February and obviously my lessons were cancelled through lockdown but I have mine in two weeks. I am so so nervous too but I have managed to reduce it by thinking that it’s just like any other lesson (try and imagine that your instructor is next to you, just like any other mock test), also, think that it’s the examiners job, they deal with hundreds a week, also think of if as a part of a learning curve (it’s not the end of the world if you don’t pass and it just gives you an idea of what will happen if you have to do it again!)
But that being said I know it’s not that simple as I have never done it but these are already helping me. Take deep breaths and everything should come naturally good luck, let us know how you do and what it’s like!

I started learning in February and obviously my lessons were cancelled through lockdown but I have mine in two weeks. I am so so nervous too but I have managed to reduce it by thinking that it’s just like any other lesson (try and imagine that your instructor is next to you, just like any other mock test), also, think that it’s the examiners job, they deal with hundreds a week, also think of if as a part of a learning curve (it’s not the end of the world if you don’t pass and it just gives you an idea of what will happen if you have to do it again!)
But that being said I know it’s not that simple as I have never done it but these are already helping me. Take deep breaths and everything should come naturally good luck, let us know how you do and what it’s like!

wow you have your test already even though you only started in February AND corona interrupted! Go you! I am just trying to remain positive because after all, my instructor wouldnt let me book if i wasnt ready.
The weather is to be torrential rain during my test and on one hand I can see pros of that; traffic generally flows slower and i have a valid reason to be extra cautious.
Anyway, thank you for the advice! I'll be sure to post an update about how it goes and I wish you the best of luck for your test too!

Exactly, your instructor knows best. I didn’t ask my instructor I did kind of panic book when there was a shortage but he says I’m ready it’s just my confidence - which I’m trying to improve. And yes that is a positive of the rain and it gives you time to think things through a bit more too! Mine is booked for 1pm so roads shouldn’t be too busy (which may be a negative) no problem - best of luck

So I originally had my driving test booked for April this year but it was cancelled due to covid! Then it was rescheduled for July but cancelled again. I now have my test in 2 days (Thursday) and I am SO nervous. I feel like I’m putting so much pressure on myself to pass because if I fail, I’ll probably have to wait until next year for a new test date! And also a sat score that is pretty low right now
Any tips on how to calm nerves??? I know that if you fail, the examinar starts directing you back to the test centre to reduce the time spent in the car together which scares me because if I notice we are heading back to the test centre then that’s just a sign ive failed!!

Hey guys, I failed . It was going so well until I came to a roundabout in the last 15 minutes where I had to go straight ahead and I accidentally moved slightly to the right once i entered the roundabout and unfortunately there was a car there and the examiner had to grab the wheel. I didn't see the first exit of the roundabout (to a small carpark) so I thought my exit was the first exit and tried to go past it.
I'm so upset because I was so close to passing with only 2 minors and now I need to wait until February for the next available test!!
On a brighter note, the test wasn't as scary or hard in general as I thought. I had to do the reverse bay park before I even left the test centre and I wasn't in the lines originally and had to reposition because my left leg was shaking so much! So I got a minor for that. Other minor was for applying the handbrake before the car had fully stopped, again due to nerves as it was right at the start. Well now I know what to look out for in the future I guess

Oh no, OP, I'm sorry Don't beat yourself up too much about it, though, I think the statistics say about 50% of people fail their first test so you're by no means a minority. Remember this doesn't mean you're a bad driver, you just made a mistake which everyone does sometimes (even examiners). No one drives perfectly 100% of the time. At least you know where you went wrong and can keep an eye on your lane discipline next time

Hey guys, I failed . It was going so well until I came to a roundabout in the last 15 minutes where I had to go straight ahead and I accidentally moved slightly to the right once i entered the roundabout and unfortunately there was a car there and the examiner had to grab the wheel. I didn't see the first exit of the roundabout (to a small carpark) so I thought my exit was the first exit and tried to go past it.
I'm so upset because I was so close to passing with only 2 minors and now I need to wait until February for the next available test!!
On a brighter note, the test wasn't as scary or hard in general as I thought. I had to do the reverse bay park before I even left the test centre and I wasn't in the lines originally and had to reposition because my left leg was shaking so much! So I got a minor for that. Other minor was for applying the handbrake before the car had fully stopped, again due to nerves as it was right at the start. Well now I know what to look out for in the future I guess

so sorry lovely : ( i also failed today, so annoying and the exact same as you hahahah it was in the last 15 mins at a roundabout and the car stalled and instructor saw that car behind slowed down????? never ever happened before to me so weird for it to happen on the day of my test but anyways, i had 3 minors (2 for speed and 1 for wheel control), and 1 major ^^^^ the worst thing is waiting till like feb for a test lmaoooo i cba esp bc of mocks and a levels but anyways it is what it is i guessss

so sorry lovely : ( i also failed today, so annoying and the exact same as you hahahah it was in the last 15 mins at a roundabout and the car stalled and instructor saw that car behind slowed down????? never ever happened before to me so weird for it to happen on the day of my test but anyways, i had 3 minors (2 for speed and 1 for wheel control), and 1 major ^^^^ the worst thing is waiting till like feb for a test lmaoooo i cba esp bc of mocks and a levels but anyways it is what it is i guessss

awk i'm sorry what a coincidence we both failed on a roundabout in the last 15 minutes though haha! I've signed up for a cancellation app to see if I can get a test this year at all, depending on corona of course because I live in a major city which is highly likely to go into full lockdown again unfortunately. I would recommend you sign up for one of these cancellation services if you haven't done so already! Mines already moved my new test date to the day before the one i had originally booked lol.

The waiting is the worst part! I wouldn't be as disappointed as I am right now if I would be able to resit in a few weeks!

Well try again. When can you resit the test?

no literally same LOL our city is high risk but yeah i was gonna bt i swear you have to pay for that app too ?? amybe im wrong but how much was urs. yesss omds excatly if i could sit it soon i wouldnt be sat here crying hahaahhaha

********examiner lol

same hahah I rarely ever cry but this has really got to me and knocked my confidence tbh lol. The app i use did cost £17 or £18 but I think it's worth it because I'm sure you get a refund if they don't get you an earlier test date.