Help me pass my driving test?

Question

I've got my driving test in about a week and im quite a nervous person any advice on how to calm down? And also although i feel confident in my driving my manoeuvres seem to go amazing or i completely mess up! Any suggestions Thanks x*x

Answer 1

Safe driving tips to help pass your road test:

STEERING Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.

ACCELERATION Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don't race the engine or cause it to stall.

BRAKING Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid "jerky" stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.

CLUTCH/GEAR Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without "grinding" the gears.

SPEED Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.

FOLLOWING DISTANCE Keep an adequate space "cushion" between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the "two second rule" described in the Driver's Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.

STOPPING POSITION If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.

LANE SELECTION AND POSITION Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don't allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.

COMMUNICATION Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.

OBSERVATION Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you - not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.

ANTICIPATE & REACT TO OTHERS Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.

Answer 2

Practice makes you better, being better gives you confidence.

If your good, very good, you have nothing to fear, all the best for the day.

These questions are so common,...

Instructors! dont put your candidates in for test until they are confident and ready!  Its your duty to present candidates for test that are CONSISTENTLY getting it right, not just some of the time!

Answer 3

OK - here's the deal. .You're going to have a complete stranger giving you directions on what to do with your vehicle. .You will not be told to do anything illegal. .Your test is to convince the examiner that you follow the rules of the road and you know how to control your vehicle. .When you are given instructions, just acknowledge with a 'yes, sir', or 'yes, ma'am'. .Concentrate on your driving. .Don't talk to or look at  the examiner except when stopped. .Ask questions before you start. .If you can, go to the road test facility and follow a test in progress. .See where it goes and what maneuvers are done. .That way there should not be too many surprises. .You know the rules, you know how to drive. .Relax and knock this thing out.

All the best.

Answer 4

Hi, Have you tried the tablets that you can get at Boot's the chemist, they are specially made to help people who are nervous,about taking their driving test. Try and just relax, and Let's hope that you pass.

Answer 5

just relax.  it's only driving.  200 million idiots do it every day in America alone.