{"id":331250,"date":"2017-08-23T20:18:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T20:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=331250"},"modified":"2024-01-04T19:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T19:53:43","slug":"7-tips-keep-calm-pass-driving-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/7-tips-keep-calm-pass-driving-test\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Keep Calm and Pass Your Driving Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve passed your theory test and had plenty of driving lessons. Only one obstacle to overcome to get your driving license: the practical driving test. Did you know that every day around 6,000 provisional drivers in the UK people every day take the test \u2013 and roughly 40% fail?<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dvla-contact-number.co.uk\/top-10-reasons-people-fail-driving-test\/\">reasons why people may fail a driving test<\/a> but as long as you feel you have properly prepared for the task ahead, there should be no cause for alarm, right? That is unless your nerves get in the way. You know the feeling when your heart starts racing, your hands go all sweaty and you get that feeling of doom in the pit of your stomach as your mind goes blank and you\u2019ve suddenly forgotten everything\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Learning to put yourself in the right frame of mind can play a major part in passing your test. Olivia Blake spoke to Paul Allen, an experienced <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplydrivinglessons.co.uk\/\">driving instructor in Shrewsbury<\/a>, and asked him to pass on some valuable tips to learner drivers who might be feeling nervous about their upcoming driving test.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Practice to become a confident driver<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It goes without saying that you should have plenty of lessons and practice to learn the basics of driving a car, so you become confident enough to take the test. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwow.co.uk\/news\/uk-driving-test-changes-what-you-need-to-know-3060\">essential maneuvers<\/a> such as bay parking, parallel parking, reversing around the corner and turning on the road.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018On average, learner drivers need about 40-60 hours to become confident behind the wheel, and this can be a mixture of professional driving lessons and private driving practice,\u2019 says Paul Allen. \u2018Of course, every student is different, so it\u2019s important to tailor the driving tuition to individual requirements.\u2019<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Trust your driving instructor\u2019s judgment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you know you\u2019re well prepared for your driving test, but a nagging little voice inside your head is doubting your ability to perform, restore your confidence by deferring to your driving instructor\u2019s superior wisdom. After all, you wouldn\u2019t be taking your test if your instructor didn\u2019t think you had reached the required standard and could pass. Why wouldn\u2019t you trust his professional judgment?<\/p>\n<p>Paul Allen agrees. \u2018Any good driving instructor will work to ensure that their students become confident behind the wheel and feel ready to take their practical test. My students have an average first-time pass rate of 94% \u2013 and I am very proud of that.\u2019<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minimise the element of surprise on the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Talk to your driving instructor about the Big Day so you understand exactly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/driving-test\/what-happens-during-test\">what will be happening during the test<\/a> to allow you to prepare mentally and visualize the situation. You can also watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ObBABMywliE\">official DVSA video<\/a> about how a driving test works.<\/p>\n<p>Get to know your locality. Drive past your local test center so you know where it is, and make sure you get plenty of practice on the known the test routes you might be taking on the day. Not knowing what you\u2019re up against can be scary, so the more information you have, the better you\u2019re able to prepare and the calmer you will be.<\/p>\n<p>None of us can predict the British weather, so be sure to have practiced your driving in all road conditions, including sunny and rainy, slippery and when it\u2019s dark.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Choose a day that\u2019s good for you<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Like any big pressure day \u2013 whether it\u2019s for an exam, an interview or another major occasion, you need to make sure you\u2019re mentally ready for it. If you can, choose a date and week where no other stressful things are happening in your life, so you can focus fully on performing well in your driving test.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s any risk of the pressure getting to you \u2013 even if it\u2019s from well-wishing friends and family \u2013 then just <a href=\"https:\/\/testfinder.co.uk\/surprising-tips-passing-practical-driving-test-first-time\/\">don\u2019t tell them about your driving test<\/a> until afterward. Getting a few good nights\u2019 sleep in will help you to be mentally alert and less fatigued or stressed on the day. You\u2019ll feel calm, confident and ready to go.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Take your driving instructor along<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Trick yourself into thinking the test is just another driving lesson \u2013 albeit with a different instructor. Tell yourself that you\u2019ll only be doing the same things you\u2019ve done many times before. As long as you remember everything you\u2019ve been taught, there\u2019s no reason why you shouldn\u2019t pass.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that you can ask your instructor to sit in on your driving test? Obviously, he won\u2019t be able to take part in the test itself, but having a friendly face in the car could help you feel more relaxed.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Allow plenty of time for your driving test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You should aim to arrive at the test center about 15 minutes before your appointment. Under no circumstances do you want to feel rushed, so leave plenty of time to compose yourself before you\u2019re called for the test.<\/p>\n<p>A long wait may exacerbate your nerves, so have some strategies or distraction techniques to hand to help you keep calm. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-3582724\/Are-stressed-anxious-Try-simple-breathing-technique-claims-calm-SECONDS.html\">Simple breathing exercises<\/a> can be really effective to combat test nerves, or you can listen to relaxing music or read a book or magazine to take your mind off the test while you wait.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Have a small snack beforehand<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You may well be too nervous to eat but skipping a meal won\u2019t help you concentrate during your driving test. While a big breakfast or lunch just beforehand may make you feel sluggish, a small meal will help you feel mentally alert.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, many people recommend eating a banana before the test, especially if you can\u2019t stomach much. Among driving instructors, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autotrader.co.uk\/content\/advice\/how-to-deal-with-driving-test-nerves\">bananas are known as driving test superfood<\/a>! Why? Bananas are packed with Vitamin B which will help calm your nerves. What\u2019s more, they contain the essential amino acid tryptophan that the body converts into serotonin, our \u2018happy hormone\u2019. Bananas are also high in potassium which helps to rebalance stress, normalize the heartbeat and supply extra oxygen to the brain. Marvellous stuff.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, resist the temptation to have too many coffees before your test. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.driving.co.uk\/car-clinic\/top-10-ways-to-avoid-stress-on-your-driving-test\/\">caffeine can make you jittery and nervous<\/a> and irritate your bladder! Better to stick to water or a naturally calming drink instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve passed your theory test and had plenty of driving lessons. Only one obstacle to overcome to get your driving license: the practical driving test. Did you know that every day around 6,000 provisional drivers in the UK people every day take the test \u2013 and roughly 40% fail? 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