Taking road test tomorrow really nervous?

Question

I took the road test twice about a year and a half ago and on the second time, one instructor got really scared/mad when I changed lanes too abruptly (not smooth enough) and she made me stop before the parking spot and stormed out of the car, screaming that I can't drive. Tomorrow I'm taking it again and I'm really scared that I'll make some mistake and the instructor will get really mad and scream again. I'm really sensitive and can't stand it when a stranger scream at me. My friends said I should have reported her and my instructor said to just take the test and don't listen if she screams at me. If I fail that's fine and if I pass that's great. I make a lot of silly mistakes and get nervous behind the wheel. I'm still not that comfortable after many hrs of practice even tho my instructor says I'm a good driver. What should I do?

Answer 1

To be honest it sounds like you'll be fine! Given it was a year and a half ago when your incident happened, I'm sure you've put in a lot of hours since then, so you're extremely unlikely to make the same mistake again.

Just about everyone makes minor mistakes on their test (I did, by stalling twice on the hill start) but most examiners if professional should stay calm and only fail you on the spot if it's something very dangerous.

You will be nervous, nothing much you or anyone can do about that, but if you've had the practice and your instructor says you're ok, well, you must be ok! Just go into the test determined to show the examiner your good points, and don't let any silly mistakes worry you, put them behind you straight away and concentrate on the driving.

Anyway, good luck.

Answer 2

You can expect to be treated with respect, fairness, and courtesy during the entire examination process.

Many people take their driving test when they are not sufficiently prepared, or haven’t practiced enough, or haven’t practiced the right way. Others get very nervous because they don’t know what to expect. Remember, the examiner will ride with you only to make sure that you can drive safely and obey traffic laws.

Get enough practice. Some drivers need more practice than others.

Practice these tips:

* Steer smoothly at all times.

* Accelerate smoothly. Don't race the engine or make it stall.

* Stop the vehicle gently. Start braking well ahead of where

you must stop to avoid sudden “jerks.” Know where to stop.

Be aware of crosswalks. If your view is blocked at a

crosswalk, move forward carefully and look both ways at the

intersection..

* Be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. Don't grind the

gears. Don't coast to a stop.

* Always obey the posted speed limits. If needed, reduce your

speed to adjust for existing weather, road, and other traffic

conditions. Remember to turn on your lights if you need to

use your windshield wipers in poor weather conditions.

* Follow at a safe distance. Use the three-second rule.

Increase your following distance in bad weather or poor

visibility.

* Know what the traffic signals mean and obey them at all

times.

* Always use the proper lane. Turn from the correct lane into

the correct lane.

* Signal for all lane changes and turns.

* Always look for potential hazards (scan). Check your mirrors

frequently. Always look over the proper shoulder before

making lane changes or pulling away from the curb.

* Drive defensively. Anticipate another driver’s errors.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

Don't think about the examiner.  Drive as if there's a cup of

hot coffee perched on your lap.  Don't think of it as a test.  

Think of it as a demonstration.  You're demonstrating that you

have the knowledge and skill to drive.