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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What did you do to calm your nerves
I thought about you worked wonders
That's about as useful as a chocolate tea pot "
But it took your mind off the test for 12 seconds |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What did you do to calm your nerves
Don't take it as a big deal. It's just a test.
Relax and imagine it as a pratice drive."
That's what I'm trying to do but it's easier said than done |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I use to tell my students, just before you start the car...close your eyes and take a deep breath, count to 3 then start  "
Does it only work with students |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
A little tip:
The examiner will probably ask if you're OK.
Be honest and tell them you're nervous.
Hopefully they will take this into account whilst driving.
Mine said to me, after admitting I was nervous: I think you'll do OK.
That calmed me down and I passed.
Good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Seriously though there's not much you can do but sit quietly, breathe steadily and trust in the knowledge you've gained from your lessons.
Good luck!"
Thanks  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A little tip:
The examiner will probably ask if you're OK.
Be honest and tell them you're nervous.
Hopefully they will take this into account whilst driving.
Mine said to me, after admitting I was nervous: I think you'll do OK.
That calmed me down and I passed.
Good luck. "
.thanks |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I passed ma car test on 5 Dec 1981, and ma bike test 10 days later, both first time
I did clip the kerb on my way out of the test centre though  , but the examiner said not to worry about it and I passed with flying colours after that little mishap
Good luck for later OP "
Thanks _ce winger |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A woman I knew had a glass of sherry 
Did she pass or pass out
She passed. It was about 40 years ago though. She is now a fully fledged alcoholic"
So she stayed in touch through the d*unk driving group meets them lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What did you do to calm your nerves "
Remember that the test is for a limited time and once you’re driving, the time will fly by. Don’t rush the manoeuvres, take you’re time as it eats into the total time. Don’t rush anything and focus on killing time in a reasonable way.
That’s what I did and it helped. |
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By *good-being-badMan
over a year ago
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If this is your first test its an unknown. Most folk get nervous about unknown situations.
Imagine your driving examiner naked...oh wait thats for public speaking.
The things you'll be tasked asked to do are skills you have gained and learned through your lessonsy, listen carefully to the instructions you're given and rely on the knowledge you have.
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
For a few months after my 17th birthday I drove daily a 50 mile round trip to and from my dad's business, where I would leave my car and get on my motorbike to ride a couple of miles to my workplace.
My dad was, and still is, the world's biggest critic of everything, so after having 2 formal lessons with a driv8ng school I took, and passed, my test.
I figured even a driving examiner wouldn't be as critical as my dad, and I was right.
He must have taught me well, though, as I passed my test in August 1981 and have never had an accident; the only insurance claims being for chipped windscreens. I regularly drive over 50,000 miles per year. |
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You can't do worse than me I passed my car test third time.
First time I rushed my 3 point turn and hit the curb, second time the car had a service the day before my test and I couldn't get used to it.
As for my motorbike test, I passed that second time. First time I had no idea where I was or which set of traffic lights I needed to look at, till I got told it was green for me to go.
You will be fine, pray for some res traffic lights. They take a few minutes each to cycle through, that is time you can sit and relax. |
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I failed three times on the trot, so by the fourth attempt it was a breeze
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Seriously though. Learn from my mistakes, every single failed test was a flawless, perfect run except for one stupid mistake each time, which was always a "major". Each time I was concentrating so hard on making sure I didn't forget any of the little details- signalling at the exact right time, checking my mirrors constantly, worrying about where my hands are on the wheel, that I'd not be paying enough attention to something more important. For example, not noticing a change of speed limit because I was really concentrating on changing gear smoothly because the last change was a bit lumpy.
Basically, try and remember not to fixate on small details. You're not going to fail for grinding thr gears a bit or turning on the wipers instead of the indicators. Or even messing up your manoeuvre, I made a right pig's ear of my reverse park on the test I actually passed.
Your "little" things (signals, mirrors, gear changes, etc etc) will be pretty natural to you now. Trust yourself to do that all automatically without giving it too much thought, and pay attention to the road, other vehicles, anticipation & awareness. They're much more concerned about you driving safely and confidently and being aware of your surroundings than whether your clutch control is on point. |
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I have taken 3 driving tests 1 for car and 2 for different classes of HGV. Passed all first time as I just relaxed and acted normally. Use the drive to test centre to clear your mind and think positively. Best of luck !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My instructor was a bastard, so the test actually felt easy in comparison. Not having someone tell you where you fucked up is quite relaxing.
Just take some deep breaths to calm yourself down. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I didnt really have them 17 years ago when i did my car test... i did my bike test recently and was a absolute shower of nerves... i just treated it as a lesson as such and broke the whole test down into sections.
Good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What did you do to calm your nerves "
I didn't have any nerves as I was doing my test in my own car. I was more nervous driving the instructors car as it was brand new. Passed first time. |
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"I use to tell my students, just before you start the car...close your eyes and take a deep breath, count to 3 then start "
I'm imagining loads of fails at 4 seconds for driving into the back of another car with their eyes closed  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I guess just hope you don’t crash....
But in reality - you’re f***d for parking. We all know women struggle to park  "
there's a woman going to the moon in 2024.surely no parking problems with the moon buggy ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I took my bike test recently and was nervous as hell. But, once there and ready to hit the road, I just thought to myself, I can only do my best and if I fail, I'll just try again. Good luck Op, remember, there is always a second chance. Be kind to yourself x |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
I passed my bike test in 1981 and car test in 1987,Both were easy I thought at the time.
Last year I did my class 2 HGV, but first I had to do a theory and hazard perception test. I was very nervous about those but probably with a bit of luck passed both first time.
A couple of months later, I did a weeks HGV training and took the test on the Friday. I wasn't to nervous as if I failed it wouldn't really matter to much.
During the test, I forgot to wind the window down to look out when pulling away from the side of the road and banged my head on it. That made the examiner laugh, then I tried to pull away in neutral!
Somehow I passed without any faults?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have sex, drink water, eat a banana you’ll pass easy."
I think those things are frowned on during the test! 
Sleep well the night before, have a light breakfast, take a deep breath before starting the engine and enjoy the drive.
Good luck x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd
Woohooooooo
I need a dancing emoji lol
I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car.... "
Thank you all and I've already got a car |
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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd
Woohooooooo
I need a dancing emoji lol
I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car....
Thank you all and I've already got a car "
Are you doing the pass plus thing?
Extra lesson's on the motorway?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Well done. Its an amazing feeling.
Are you looking for a car, or got one. "
Thank you and yes my dad brought me one to push me into passing my test.No pressure or nothing lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Passssseeeddddddddddddddd
Woohooooooo
I need a dancing emoji lol
I can imagine how happy you are. Next. A car....
Thank you all and I've already got a car
Are you doing the pass plus thing?
Extra lesson's on the motorway?
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Yes I'm going to do the pass plus course as it's only £150 and that includes a basic motorway tuition but it brings my insurance down by £300 |
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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
That's ideal.
Black box as well?
I will say, if you have Green L on, I normally give them as much room as I do a learner car, you will still be learning and nervous whilst driving.
But welcome to the fun that can be driving!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"That's ideal.
Black box as well?
I will say, if you have Green L on, I normally give them as much room as I do a learner car, you will still be learning and nervous whilst driving.
But welcome to the fun that can be driving!
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No black box lol they call that being on tag lol I'm not having that on my car lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Box breathing helps me when I get nervous. Learnt it a while ago in a previous life and it really does help. Google the term as obvs I can't post a link. |
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