Driving test today
I have my driving test today and I am rattled up with anxiety. I have tried doing mindfulness but can’t stop shaking, mostly because of the cold and of course my fears. I also haven’t told any of my family that it’s my test day and brushed it off as a lesson instead, in case they were wondering where I’ve gone for 2 hours. My test is at 10:04am, and I just need some encouragement and positive thoughts that everything will be okay please and thank you.
Reply 1
Good luck!
I was told (this is not medical advice or anything) that putting the left hand over the left eye and looking up relieves anxiety.
Obviously not while driving! 😀
When I passed, my focus was what I love and stand for. This kept me in the moment.
Just remember, you rock! Roll out and get this done 🙂 And if you don't pass the first time, meh, there is always next time!
Oh, and go to the loo first and take a glug of water to keep hydrated.
Let us know how it went.
Liz ✒️
I was told (this is not medical advice or anything) that putting the left hand over the left eye and looking up relieves anxiety.
Obviously not while driving! 😀
When I passed, my focus was what I love and stand for. This kept me in the moment.
Just remember, you rock! Roll out and get this done 🙂 And if you don't pass the first time, meh, there is always next time!
Oh, and go to the loo first and take a glug of water to keep hydrated.
Let us know how it went.
Liz ✒️
Reply 2
Original post by CCCU Courses
Good luck!
I was told (this is not medical advice or anything) that putting the left hand over the left eye and looking up relieves anxiety.
Obviously not while driving! 😀
When I passed, my focus was what I love and stand for. This kept me in the moment.
Just remember, you rock! Roll out and get this done 🙂 And if you don't pass the first time, meh, there is always next time!
Oh, and go to the loo first and take a glug of water to keep hydrated.
Let us know how it went.
Liz ✒️
I was told (this is not medical advice or anything) that putting the left hand over the left eye and looking up relieves anxiety.
Obviously not while driving! 😀
When I passed, my focus was what I love and stand for. This kept me in the moment.
Just remember, you rock! Roll out and get this done 🙂 And if you don't pass the first time, meh, there is always next time!
Oh, and go to the loo first and take a glug of water to keep hydrated.
Let us know how it went.
Liz ✒️
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, I failed 😭
Reply 3
Original post by commentsection
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, I failed 😭
Damn dw I failed twice passed 3rd time
Reply 4
Original post by ilovespareribs
Damn dw I failed twice passed 3rd time
This gives me some hope, thanks!
Reply 5
Original post by commentsection
This gives me some hope, thanks!
Why did u fail
Reply 6
Original post by ilovespareribs
Why did u fail
I was driving too slow on a country road, the national speed limit was 60 and I was going 30-36mph.
Original post by commentsection
I was driving too slow on a country road, the national speed limit was 60 and I was going 30-36mph.
How many lessons have u done so far before driving test ? How much did u get charged for ur lessons and how much r u paying for ur instructors car?
Also do u do automatic or manual?
Just wanna know
Reply 8
Original post by Logic1
How many lessons have u done so far before driving test ? How much did u get charged for ur lessons and how much r u paying for ur instructors car?
Also do u do automatic or manual?
Just wanna know
Also do u do automatic or manual?
Just wanna know
Don’t know the exact amount, but I’ve done more than 20 lessons for sure. I’ve learnt before in a manual car, with 2 different instructors. One in 2019-20, and one in 2022-23, not sure how much I spent practicing with the instructor in 19/20 but I know I spent £1,502 with the one in 22/23. Now, that I drive in auto, I have done 31 lessons thus far and spent £1,144 in total for lessons + £95 for using the car in a test which sums to £1,239.
Original post by commentsection
Don’t know the exact amount, but I’ve done more than 20 lessons for sure. I’ve learnt before in a manual car, with 2 different instructors. One in 2019-20, and one in 2022-23, not sure how much I spent practicing with the instructor in 19/20 but I know I spent £1,502 with the one in 22/23. Now, that I drive in auto, I have done 31 lessons thus far and spent £1,144 in total for lessons + £95 for using the car in a test which sums to £1,239.
Idk if my math is mathing but that is 1239 + 1502=2,741💀💀 💀crazy for a driving .
So I would say like 65 pound for 2 hours u am guessing for u.
Ur lucky ur car is worth 95 but mine is 120.
Why did u even take auto u should of just stick to manual so u would save time and money plus get manual u get auto.
Reply 10
Original post by Logic1
Idk if my math is mathing but that is 1239 + 1502=2,741💀💀 💀crazy for a driving .
So I would say like 65 pound for 2 hours u am guessing for u.
Ur lucky ur car is worth 95 but mine is 120.
Why did u even take auto u should of just stick to manual so u would save time and money plus get manual u get auto.
So I would say like 65 pound for 2 hours u am guessing for u.
Ur lucky ur car is worth 95 but mine is 120.
Why did u even take auto u should of just stick to manual so u would save time and money plus get manual u get auto.
yep, learning to drive is really expensive. Well I’ve done my 10 hour blocks for discounted prices (x2) with my current instructor & the pay as you go leading to the exam which costed £1,144. My previous instructor, strangely didn’t do 10 hour blocks, and just did pay as you go. So every lesson with him was between £32-£35 every week till July 2022-Dec 2023, I don’t know how I did it, but it was costly, plus going on holiday in between those times. Now, looking back, it was honestly a waste of money learning to drive manual.
Reply 11
Original post by Logic1
Idk if my math is mathing but that is 1239 + 1502=2,741💀💀 💀crazy for a driving .
So I would say like 65 pound for 2 hours u am guessing for u.
Ur lucky ur car is worth 95 but mine is 120.
Why did u even take auto u should of just stick to manual so u would save time and money plus get manual u get auto.
So I would say like 65 pound for 2 hours u am guessing for u.
Ur lucky ur car is worth 95 but mine is 120.
Why did u even take auto u should of just stick to manual so u would save time and money plus get manual u get auto.
Wow. Yours is a lot to use on the test. How much have you been paying for your lessons? - plus, I struggled to drive in manual, couldn’t keep up with the gear change and clutch. All my lessons with the instructor’s were 1 hour each. So for the block of 10 I did with my current instructor it costed £35 x 10, plus another 10 hours, which was £700, then I did 12 pay as you go lessons before my test which costed £37.
Reply 12
@logic1 I’m just going todo 5 or 10 more lessons before my next test date. Hopefully his prices won’t go up by then :/
Original post by commentsection
@logic1 I’m just going todo 5 or 10 more lessons before my next test date. Hopefully his prices won’t go up by then :/
Bro forget about that. U telling me that 120 pound is a lot💀💀💀 have u seen ur total. I haven’t booked it yet maybe march but Wdym so much money. Ur wasting too much money on lessons. I have had under 20 lessons like 18 or 17 ish on manual I may go in wrong lanes in the big round about u know the ones with 60 mph road but everything else is calm. Trust it’s easy when u focus in manual but I think it’s u over complicating things.
basically I pay 60 pounds for 2hrs and I recommend u do 60hrs a day for like 2 days a week at least that is what I am doing. I almost made a deal for 50 but I don’t wanna ruin my reputation. By that I mean my dad knows friends it’s like a friends thing but we hide it from the driving schools and the head of it cause we r suppose to pay 35 for an hour so 70 for it. So like 1,080 total money I payed with the 120 extra and I still feel sad that I used this amount of money forget about failing and passing idrc.
That is my background but honestly ur over complicating it especially automatic cars💀. Ur lucky my parents force me drive manual but honesty my parents r forcing me hard stuff in life even when I could do easy stuff,
(edited 2 months ago)
Reply 14
Yuuup I passed on my third time too. You'll get the hang of it!
Reply 15
Original post by commentsection
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, I failed 😭
Always remember that failure is part of the learning process. Now you have tasted what it is like, you can be prepared!
I was failed for clipping a pothole in a rain storm, they said I hit the kerb! (this was years ago btw). So, I re-booked and promptly failed again! My awesomeness must have been blinding as they reckon I was speeding in a 30 zone, I say not!
The third time I was sure I messed up, however, I got a pass and now I drive about and have an excellent no-claims discount 😀
I suspect you were too awesome, next time advise the instructor to wear sunglasses 😉
Hope the next test goes smoothly!
Liz ✒️ 🚗
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