I am going to take my practical driving test soon (very soon) and i am extremely nervous. I have plenty of practice and i am an excellent driver (so my mom says) but i still have problems with the anxiety. If anyone has taken their driving test fairly recently and passed it, can you tell me what exactly you had to do, just so i know. thanks
1st of all- GOOD LUCK…! Alright, Since you’re a good driver, it shouldn’t be to hard. I do know that you will be graded on your
~Well.. (Driving) first of all
~Controlling your vehicle
~Parallel Parking- Some don’t make you do that
~Passing
~Stopping quickly but safely
~Approaching of cross walks
~Backing up
~Obeying traffic signals
~Proper posture-This one seems weird but it’s true
~Following at a safe distance
~And smooth turning+ signals
~Just one more hint.. Try not to look over at the instructer/clipboard to much! Trust me they notice!
Read your book. It is in there. It is not the same for every driver (so you can’t cheat by asking others for the “answers”). The examiner will not take you into rush hour traffic. Just know your rules and watch out for the other guy. LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.
Nervousness is expected by the Instructor’s, they test mainly on how well you overcome that, since driving skills are pretty simple to learn, so that’s what you’ve got to overcome is your nervousness and you can do that by relaxing your mind and not giving in to those distractions. If you know the book, the material and the skills well enough, then you will prevail and pass. If you collapse to your nerves it can escalate into each task and you can fail badly. basically if you just have average intelligence, then it just becomes a battle against nerves. Make it simple and focus and imagine yourself by yourself!