Driving Test Nerves - how to stay calm on your driving test.
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers practical advice on staying calm during a driving test. It emphasizes the importance of being well-prepared, not overthinking mistakes, and focusing on the present. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and insights from an instructor's perspective, suggesting strategies like having jokes ready to lighten the mood, understanding the examiner's role, and not letting external pressures affect performance. The goal is to approach the test with confidence, patience, and a mindset geared towards driving well rather than merely avoiding failure.
Takeaways
- 😌 Nerves can significantly impact performance during tasks, including driving tests.
- 🕗 The hour before the test is for warm-up and mental preparation, not for learning new skills.
- 🔑 If you make a mistake during the warm-up, view it as an opportunity to correct it before the test.
- 👩🏫 Driving examiners conduct multiple tests daily and likely won't remember your previous attempts.
- 📱 Examiners using a tablet to record does not necessarily mean you've made a mistake.
- 🚫 Avoid situations that create undue pressure, such as needing a license urgently for a job.
- 🎯 Focus on the present during the test to avoid being distracted by past or future concerns.
- 🛑 Remember, you can still pass with up to 15 minor faults; don't dwell on mistakes.
- 🚗 Approach the test with confidence, not fear; trust your abilities and make decisive actions.
- 🍌 Prepare by staying hydrated and energized, possibly with foods like bananas.
- 🕘 Arrive early at the test center to avoid additional stress from rushing or traffic.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video script?
-The main focus of the video script is to provide tips and advice on how to stay calm and perform well during a driving test.
Why is the hour before the driving test not considered a lesson?
-The hour before the driving test is not considered a lesson because it is meant to be a warm-up period for the candidate to get used to the car and have a chat with the instructor, rather than learning new skills.
What should a candidate do if they make a mistake during the warm-up before the test?
-If a candidate makes a mistake during the warm-up, they should view it as an opportunity to correct it before the test, rather than worrying about the looming test.
Why might driving examiners seem robotic or unemotional during a test?
-Driving examiners might seem robotic or unemotional because they conduct around seven tests per day, which can lead to a certain level of routine and formality in their interactions.
What is the significance of the examiner using a tablet computer during the test?
-The significance of the examiner using a tablet computer is that they are recording the test report form. A candidate should not assume they are doing something wrong just because the examiner is touching the screen.
Why is it advised not to put oneself in a position where they can't afford to fail the driving test?
-It is advised not to put oneself in a position where they can't afford to fail because the extra pressure can make it harder to pass the test and may lead to more mistakes.
What is the maximum number of minor driving faults allowed to still pass the driving test?
-You can get up to 15 minor driving faults on the driving test and still pass.
What is the advice against trying not to fail during the driving test?
-The advice is to focus on driving well rather than trying not to fail, as the latter can lead to being overly cautious, hesitant, and making more mistakes.
Why is it recommended to arrive early at the test center?
-Arriving early at the test center allows the candidate to review questions, chat with the instructor, and get in a good frame of mind without the added stress of rushing or being late.
What is the importance of knowing the immediate area around the test center?
-Knowing the immediate area around the test center can help reduce nervousness and make the start of the test easier, as the candidate will be familiar with the roads and not be caught off guard by unexpected junctions or road conditions.
Why is it suggested to keep the fact that you have a driving test to a minimum number of people?
-Keeping the fact that you have a driving test to a minimum number of people can reduce the pressure and potential embarrassment of having to tell others about a failure, allowing the candidate to focus on the test itself.
What should a candidate do after their driving test?
-After the driving test, it is best for the candidate not to drive immediately, as emotions will be high and they may not be able to focus on driving safely. Instead, they should let someone else drive them where they need to go.
Outlines
😌 Staying Calm During Your Driving Test
This paragraph discusses the impact of nerves on performance and offers advice on how to stay calm during a driving test. It emphasizes the importance of being well-prepared before the test, using the pre-test warm-up to familiarize oneself with the car and discuss any concerns with the instructor. It also suggests that making mistakes during the warm-up can be beneficial as it reduces the chances of repeating them during the actual test. The paragraph explains that driving examiners are not out to fail candidates and that they may appear robotic due to the high volume of tests they conduct daily. It advises candidates to be prepared with a couple of light-hearted jokes to ease tension and not to be alarmed by the examiner's use of a tablet during the test. The speaker also advises against putting oneself in a high-pressure situation where failure is not an option and to focus on the present moment during the test, rather than dwelling on past mistakes or future challenges.
🍌 Tips for a Successful Driving Test
The second paragraph provides practical tips for dealing with nerves and ensuring a comfortable test environment. It suggests bringing water to avoid dry mouth and having some food for energy, recommending bananas as a good choice. Arriving early at the test center is advised to review questions and chat with the instructor, which can help to alleviate pre-test anxiety. The speaker also recommends familiarizing oneself with the test center area and major junctions to reduce pressure. Patience with oneself during the learning process is encouraged, as understanding the process can lead to less frustration and potentially identify issues that are prolonging the learning time. The paragraph also touches on the speaker's personal experiences with driving tests, noting that people often care more about their own performance than that of others, and shares a personal anecdote about passing the test on the third attempt.
🚗 Overcoming Anxiety and Passing the Test
In the third paragraph, the speaker shares a detailed account of their personal driving test experiences, highlighting the importance of overcoming anxiety and not trying to please the examiner. The narrative includes specific reasons for failing previous tests, such as insufficient observation and incorrect speed adaptation, and emphasizes the importance of not letting external factors, like a difficult examiner, affect performance. The speaker also discusses the pressure of taking the test multiple times and how adopting an attitude of indifference towards the outcome can actually lead to better performance. The paragraph concludes with advice on keeping test appointments confidential to avoid additional pressure and stresses the necessity of being fully prepared before taking the test.
🛡️ Post-Test Advice and Insurance Options
The final paragraph offers advice for after the driving test, recommending that someone else drive the candidate to their destination due to potential emotional distress, regardless of the test outcome. It then transitions into a promotion for two insurance services: one for learners wishing to insure themselves on someone else's car without affecting the owner's policy, and another for those looking to insure their own car, offering a comparison tool to find the best rates. The paragraph encourages viewers to subscribe for more content and provides links for the insurance services mentioned, noting that using these links supports the channel.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Nerves
💡Driving Test
💡Warm-up
💡Show and Tell Questions
💡Examiner
💡Mistake
💡Overcautious
💡Patience
💡Indicator
💡Pressure
💡Observations
Highlights
Nerves can significantly impact physical tasks, such as driving.
Driving instructors usually pick up students an hour before the test for a warm-up, not to learn new skills.
Mistakes during warm-up are opportunities to correct them before the actual test.
Driving examiners conduct about seven tests daily and are unlikely to remember previous tests.
Examiners prefer not to fail candidates due to the additional paperwork involved.
Examiners may seem robotic due to the high volume of tests they conduct.
Having a couple of jokes can help lighten the mood during the test.
Examiners use a tablet computer for test reports, and seeing them tap the screen doesn't necessarily mean a mistake was made.
Avoid putting yourself in a situation where failure is not an option to reduce test pressure.
Focus on the present during the test to avoid being distracted by past or future concerns.
Up to 15 minor driving faults are allowed on the test, so don't dwell on mistakes.
Approach the test with confidence, not fear of failure.
Being over cautious can lead to more mistakes and increased nerves.
Slow down if feeling nervous to regain control and focus.
Bring water and food to the test to stay hydrated and energized.
Arrive at the test center early to avoid additional stress from traffic.
Familiarize yourself with the test center area to reduce initial nervousness.
Understanding and being patient with the learning process can help improve driving skills.
Don't try to create your own test route or ignore the examiner's instructions.
Realize that people are generally more concerned with their own performance than judging others.
The narrator's personal experience of passing the driving test on the third attempt.
Advice on not telling anyone about the test to avoid additional pressure.
Ensure you are truly ready before taking the driving test to increase chances of success.
It's recommended that someone else drives you after the test due to potential emotional distress.
Transcripts
failing the driving test because of
nerves is a very real thing nerves can
have a huge impact on how you perform a
physical task for example opening your
front door fairly simple put the key and
turn the key open the door but if you
think someone's chasing you with a knife
well it's understandable if you suddenly
become all fingers and no thumbs as you
try to put the key in the door so in
this video i'm going to be focusing on
how you can stay calm during your
driving test
your driving instructor will normally
pick you up about an hour before the
test this is not a lesson though so
don't go planning to learn new skills
during this hour you should already be
test ready by this stage this is just a
warm-up so you can drive get used to the
car again have a chat with your
instructor so that you can get yourself
in a good frame of mind for the test and
maybe go over the show and tell
questions also
if you make a mistake during the warm-up
instead of worrying about the looming
test instead think like this
i've made the mistake now so i don't
need to make it later
driving examiners normally do around
about seven tests per day so if this is
not your first test you've had a
previous test and you happen to get the
same examiner don't think they're going
to remember your last test unless you
happen to look like their favorite pop
star they're most likely not going to
remember you
driving examiners don't want to fail you
i mean they really don't it's more
paperwork
but as they do around about seven tests
per day every working day plus sometimes
over time it's no surprise that they can
come across a bit robotic sometimes i
mean the best examiners can stay jovial
test after test they can have jokes on
tap not like why did the chicken cross
the road kind of joke but maybe
naming the sat nav this is arnold he's
going to be directing you for the next
20 minutes that can just lighten the
mood but not all examiners are that way
and the
atmosphere can be rather silent and
quite tense sometimes so why not have a
couple of jokes up your own sleeve not
jokes that are going to offend anyone or
are so deadpan that they don't know
you're joking but just enough to lighten
the mood and make the atmosphere a bit
more bearable
driving examiners used to have a piece
of paper that they filled out the test
report form now they have it on a
computer the tablet
just because they touch that screen on
that tablet computer that doesn't mean
you've done something wrong it could do
but they tap it for all kinds of reasons
so if you see them prodding away
don't let it put you off
if you can try to avoid putting yourself
in a position where you can't afford to
fail because that extra pressure is
going to make it harder to pass the
driving test for example you may have
just had a job interview and said yes
you can have the job as long as you get
your license by the end of the month
that's not a good position to be in that
makes passing the test even more
challenging of course sometimes it's out
of your control and that's just how the
cookie crumbles but if you can
learn to drive before your life requires
it it is easier
during the driving test focus on the now
what it is you're currently dealing with
try not to dwell on the past or worry
about the future if you're on a road and
you know later there's a couple of
junctions that you don't really like
don't think about them yet concentrate
on what you're doing now because if your
head is in the past you're not focusing
on the present and if your head is in
the future you're not focusing on the
present and you want to be focusing on
what you're doing
and that leads me on to the fact that
you can get up to 15 minor driving
faults on the driving test and still
pass so if you made a mistake earlier
don't dwell on it because it's only
going to distract you from what you're
doing now and you may not have failed
this may sound like a strange piece of
advice
don't go into your driving test trying
not to fail
what i mean by that is if you go into
your driving test trying so hard not to
fail you're going to be treading on
eggshells you're not going to trust
yourself you're going to second guess
your decision you're going to be
hesitant you're probably going to be
over cautious and too slow when you do
your driving test you've got to go in
head first you can't be afraid of the
driving examiner don't try to please the
driving examiner trust yourself and do
what you think is right when you need to
do it probably the most common cause of
my pupils failing is trying not to fail
they end up being over cautious they end
up not trusting their own decisions
instead of trying not to fail
try to drive
don't try and get the test over and done
with
rushing leads to mistakes mistakes lead
to nerves
nerves lead to more rushing which then
leads to more mistakes you have a circle
going if you're feeling nervous and you
feel you're starting to rush
slow yourself down i don't mean the car
although slow the car down a little bit
if you feel that helps slow your
thinking down take back control
try to find a way to enjoy
the driving process
take some water with you to the test
it's quite normal for pupils to start to
get a dry mouth just before the test
because they're nervous and obviously if
you are less comfortable it's not going
to help matters don't drink too much
though because you don't want to be
wanting to relieve yourself halfway
through the test because that's going to
be uncomfortable and awkward if it does
happen
also have some food not so much that
you're feeling all lethargic food baby
but you want some energy apparently
bananas are just the ticket to try and
help you get through a driving test
get near the test center nice and early
you can't actually go into the test
center until five minutes before your
test but you can get nearby you can park
up at the side of the road somewhere go
through the show-and-tell questions and
have a chat with your driving instructor
to try and get yourself in a good frame
of mind to do the test hopefully a nice
light-hearted chat get you in a good
mood before you get there what you don't
want is to be stuck in traffic
stressing about missing your test time
that's not going to be a good start
it's a good idea to know the immediate
area around the test center when you
start your test you're going to be at
your most nervous most likely people
tend to get less nervous as it goes on
but if you're starting when you know the
road you know what lane you're going to
need that makes your life a lot less
difficult many people say if you can
drive well you can pass your test
anywhere but that is missing a point
that it is harder to drive in places you
don't know i find it much harder to
drive in places i don't know when i'm
trying to follow faded road markings or
road signs that are vandalized or been
knocked around the face the other way so
if you get to know the area a bit it can
take the pressure off and make the start
of your test a lot easier
also it's a good idea to be familiar
with all the major difficult junctions
within a 15 minute driving radius from
the test centre because on test you
rarely ever go much more than 15 minutes
away from the test center because you've
got to make it back and if you've got
that heads up of what lane you need on
this awkward roundabout
that gives you a better chance
try to have patience with yourself
if you're taking a long time to learn to
drive and you're feeling like you may
want to do your driving test before
you're ready it may be time to sit back
and try and understand exactly what's
going on
because
when you understand a process
you tend to have patience for that
process so if you understand yourself
you're going to have patience with
yourself but also
in understanding yourself
you may even figure out why
it's taking you a long time to learn so
it may help you solve
the very issue that's bothering you
i don't recommend doing your test before
you're ready though
if you go the wrong way don't worry that
in itself is not a fail as long as you
drive safely and legally however
if you decide you want to try and make
up your own test route and ignore the
driving examiner
then they will terminate the test and
you will fail
i'm generally bad at things like driving
tests and that's because i'm not very
good at doing something when someone's
watching me and i'm feeling judged
another example is guitar i like playing
guitar but when people watch me i don't
play as well as when i'm on my own but
no one will ever know that because they
won't get to see
however as i'm getting older and i know
i'm not old but i am 34 i've been
driving for
18 years soon
so i do have some life experience i have
noticed that i'm feeling less pressured
when i'm doing these tasks and people
are watching me and i think that's
partly because i'm starting to realize
that generally speaking people care
about how they look
not about how you look so if i pass my
driving test first time hey i passed
first time
i may care about that but other people
probably don't care how many times
it took me to pass
in fact
actually
you may not care about my hair but
whilst i've still got it
i do
now i want to tell you about my story
and how many times it took me
to pass a driving test
i passed third time
and that's despite me being a bit of a
car nut and counting down the days from
quite an early age of when i would be
allowed to learn to drive
now
the first test
i wasn't bothered about that because
that was a punt i did it way before i
was ready and i was like what have i
passed yippee if not nah doesn't matter
and i nearly passed it well when i say i
nearly passed it considering how badly i
expected myself to do i nearly passed it
i failed for two reasons one is i didn't
have good enough observations pulling
out of a junction i don't remember it's
a long time ago and another one was when
i was slowing down towards a mini
roundabout it was a 70 mile an hour road
that became 30 on the way to the mini
roundabout and i was slowing down with
the flow of traffic and because that 30
was quite early
i was still doing 50
by the time i
passed the 30 sign didn't really notice
the 30 sign i was just doing the same
speed as the other cars
so yeah that was definitely a fail but
there was also another reason why i
nearly failed that test and in my head
it's the fail because it was only luck
that i didn't fail i went left at a mini
roundabout then straight at a mini
roundabout but when i went straight at
the mini roundabout i didn't cancel my
indicator the steering wheel canceled it
for me
just at the last second so my eyes
that's just luck for me that really is a
third reason to fail that test got away
of it but not good enough need to work
on that
second test by this time i had done 34
hours of practice and as i am really
into cars i knew about cars and now they
work anyway so
you know for me that felt like a long
time
and i'm very familiar with using the
road i cycled a lot
so i felt like i should pass this and
that put me under pressure that gave me
a lot of anxiety it's really shaking
didn't enjoy that test one little bit i
do remember it and i do remember having
quite a tooty driving examiner lots of
these noises
those kind of things quite off-putting i
failed that for two reasons
one was i broke too hard at an amber
light at some traffic lights
definitely because i'm anxious i've seen
the lights turned to amber and i've gone
uh lights are turning red
hit the brakes and he said i should have
carried on through
he's right
another one
was i was stopped at the side of the
road the examiner asked me to carry on
and it was busy lots of cars coming past
so i indicated to ask the traffic to let
me out someone flashed their lights and
let me out and he failed me for that too
that one really made me angry because
it's what i see people do all the time
and i didn't understand you couldn't do
that i thought if you're waiting to pull
out put your indicator on and uh someone
will let you out but you're not allowed
to use your indicator as a request when
the traffic is flowing it's only when
it's slow moving or stop start traffic
when you're stopped at the side of the
road that you should ask you should wait
for a gap
what people do and what you're supposed
to do is sometimes two different things
the third test i passed this one and i
was
really super anxious
about this one
because it's my third attempt most
people seem to get less anxious as they
do more attempts
in my experience as a driving instructor
that's the case anyway but for me i was
feeling even more anxious i was like i
fell this one
well bad thoughts
but
i remember i had a much nicer examiner
and
i remember going down bounced road in
colchester feeling really quite shaky
and nervous not confident and i just got
fed up i actually lost patience
with how i was feeling and i took the
attitude of i don't care anymore i'm
going to do what i think i need to do
and i don't care what the examiner
thinks
and i felt better i started to feel
less nervous
and i and i drove better and i think if
i didn't start feeling like that then i
probably
wouldn't have passed i believe i got
five miners four or five miners i don't
remember but that's why i give the
advice of don't try and please the
examiner don't worry about them just do
what you think you need to do
another tip is not to tell anyone that
you have a test book because that's
going to put you under more pressure
you're going to feel like you're going
to have to tell people you failed if you
do fail that's pressure there's no need
for anyone to know and if there is a
need keep it to the minimum amount of
people
but probably the most important tip is
to be ready before you take your driving
test you need to be able to drive for
between 40 minutes and an hour without
making any serious mistakes and without
help from your driving instructor you
also need to be able to do all of your
maneuvers
including the emergency stop
after your driving test it's best that
your driving instructor or whoever took
you to the driving test drives you where
you need to go because emotions are
going to be high whether or not you pass
or fail they're going to be high so it's
best you don't drive straight away
because you won't be focusing on driving
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