Practical Driving Test Advice
Here is some advice from the people who really know how to pass the test - My Pupils, They are the ones who understand, the stress on the day and how to manage it.
Don’t speed up to much and be aware of everything.
Josh
Take your time
Duncan
Slow down and take time to anticipate
Josh
Take it slow, take your time and breath through it.
Nathan
Don’t stress it’s not that bad!
Lily
If you’re a daydreamer commentate on the road.
Lois
Take it easy and stay focused
Oabona.
Listen to your instructor, do as they ask, you will pass
Sebastian
Trust yourself, it’s not as scary as it’s made to seem. Take your time and breath.
Cleo
Keep calm. You have practised well enough for this day. Don't focus on any mistakes you made. Just keep driving. It turns out better than you expect it.
Umang
You have to really believe you can do it, because that’s what gives you confidence.
Linda
Listen to your instructor and take your time. Have confidence in your own abilities.
Meg
It’s a lot easier than expected to be, put this off for a very long time and i dont understand why,.
Ben
Be on time time to reduce your stress levels. Even if you think you have failed, keep going.
Jake
build up good habits and routines through practice until challenging situations become calm and easy!
Ellen
Have a good sleep and treat the day as a normal lesson, sometimes nerves are a good thing!
Elliot
“Try not to focus on a mistake immediately, let it pass and focus on the moment to prevent a ‘chain reaction’ of mistakes.”
Carl H
“Remain consistent in your lessons!! On the day of the test, relax and tell yourself you OWN THIS.”
Rebecca O
“Try to remain calm even if you think that you have done something wrong. Don’t doubt yourself!”
Leanne L
“Stay calm before and during the test. Try not to focus on mistakes you think you may have made and concentrate on the next part of the test. If you have had a driving lesson before the test where you made lots of mistakes, put it to the back of your mind.”
Laura S (Leighton Buzzard Test Centre)
“Take your time. The test will go a lot quicker than you would expect.”
Simon C
“Try and stay as calm as possible. The examiners will be nice!!”
Veronica M