I'm going to tell you my story. So on my test I was EXTREMLY nervous to the point where i actually told the examiner before we started. I just told him straight. I said I'm really nervous and I even joked with him saying to him he has the pedals on his side. Anyways he just told me to relax and just drive like how you normally drive. So that's what I did. After he started asking me what I do and I told him I'm a personal trainer and he was really interested. He was telling me that he also joined the gym after not going for 2 years and we started talking about gym and boxing etc.. Anyways the examiner was really friendly and is exactly how an examiner should be. I really respected him for that. I passed and it was such a good feeling. What helped me was talking my way through what I was going to do next. For example I'm on a roundabout. I would ask my examiner which exit he wants me to take and I would point at the exit. If he asked me to turn left or right I would ask him this turn right here. So I was always veryfying with the examiner what he wants me to do. Rather than me assuming the turn or guessing.. My advice would be is constantly ask the examiner for verification.. Even my examiner told me he said you can ask me a 1000 times and it's OK.
That’s great that you had such a good examiner. Unfortunately on my second test, which I went into more confident the before, my examiner was extremely grumpy and borderline rude. When he first got into the car I asked ‘everything alright?’, you know casually, and he said ‘why wouldn’t it be?’. It was a frosty morning and my car is a bit old and crappy, I had got the ac just right so there wouldn’t be any fog on the windscreen, and the examiner started messing with the ac (fair enough if he wants to be comfortable) and fogged up all the windows completely. I asked if I could pull over and he said “it’s your test not mine”. Fair enough he can’t give me any hints but come on, who talks to people like that. And he didn’t apologise or say anything about how he had just created a serious challenge for me that I wouldn’t normally have. He mumbled the entire test and I had to ask him for clarification on everything. And unlike your examiner who was happy to clarify, my examiner sighed every time I asked. Finally when we were headed back to the test centre, he told me we were doing the emergency stop, which seemed weird to me as we were seconds away from the test centre car park. It’s such a shame there’s examiners like that.
@@geem2094 I'm sorry to hear this. This is definely not how an examiner should be. This is the reason why people fail their tests. Alot of times it can be the examiners negative energy that can cause alot of stress and can then translate into you making mistakes you wouldn't normally make. Make a complaint against him to the test center or write a review on Google/ trustpilot. I hope you pass your next one. It's a sad truth but alot of the times the test will involve some sort of "luck" so you have to have the ideal circumstances / ideal weather / ideal route/ ideal examiner. When you book your next test. Try finding a date and time where it'll be quiet. Maybe a weekend. I wish you the best
Another good tip is to give yourself a reward,no matter whether you pass or fail. If you set aside a day to do whatever makes you feel positive. For me, it's reading,hugging my cat,or going for a long walk along the beach. It's a kindness to yourself for putting in the hard work and not giving up,no matter the result
My tip is to accept the nerves. Their isn't a single person that does the test who isn't nervous. By accepting the nerves and you taking control of the nerves and not them taking over. In other areas of life that make you anxious think how you deal with it. Now try to use that mindset when on test . All I did on test was talk through the steps in my head
Same. I forgot half the things I was taught because I kept worrying about what the evaluator was thinking rather than just do what I knew was safe and comfortable for me, and focus on driving. The second time, since I kind of knew what the experience was like, I passed.
Thanks Francis, I needed to hear this as I have my test on Wednesday. I’m a little nervous. When I overthink, I tend to panic. My instructor biggest tip for me is if in doubt, stay out. I’m telling myself that I’ve got this, just drive safe.
@@DrivingSchoolTV I wanted to come back here and say Thank you Francis for all those wonderful video. I can’t believe I passed this morning, I was so happy that I was ugly crying in the car. I did have one hiccup after ten mins on the drive test but I told myself, you know what, I’m going to drive on and show my examiner that I’m safe. Kept on driving and the next thing I realized I was back in the test centre. So I wanted to share to everyone that I indeed was nervous but take that hiccup and let that be your drive to drive better. It’s all in the attitude.
I failed my test back in May due to nurves! This is great advice that I will use when I do my test again (when ever that will be because booking another test is a nightmare!)
Thanks Francis you absolute legend! My advice is commentary and have belief in yourself and do not compare yourself to others. I did that after I failed my 1st test but learnt for my 2nd to accept that I can do it and if it doesn't work out, its not the end of the world! It really calmed me! Best wishes to you Francis and everyone! 😊
Great tips, I didn’t believe I could pass but my instructor did. I had a session of hypnotherapy for test nerves and driving confidence and that really helped me. I struck lucky with my examiner as got the friendliest, most helpful one at my local test centre, he went out of his way to get me to relax. We’d got lots in common and had worked in similar areas (education) meant we chatted away and even had a few jokes. I found getting to by test centre 15 mins early helped as gave time to have a walk round and stretch before the test. I was actually calmer on my test than on some lessons and was so pleased I passed first time.
I have a deadline to get my license but I don’t know when I’m going to stop being afraid of neither making mistakes and failing. Good thing about getting my license is I will be able to go anywhere I want.
These tips are great! Eating well and staying hydrated is more important than you think…😅 I also made a playlist with music that makes me feel happy and confident, and I listened to that both before and during my test. I don’t really like small talk, so instead of just silence I had something nice in the background. This was able to make me feel more focused on the driving, because I wasn’t focusing on the fact it was a test. If you’re still learning to drive: *You’ve got this!!! I know you can do it.* ❤️💪
I wanted to say thank you Francis for the videos and advice after years of procrastinating. I passed my driving test, first try on 12th july at 8am at the Litchfield, West Midlands test centre. Despite the busy school morning, traffic and many commercial trucks, I stayed composed, did my mirror checks, and drove my best. I was disappointed at the 7 minors because I didn't sleep at all I was so exhausted and nervous that I felt drained at times. But I stayed composed focused on my mirror checks and passed. Thanks again for your helpful videos and advice!
My own nervousness was attacking in my stomach. It was as if I haven't eaten for the past 3 days. I couldn't sleep then I came across this video early morning yesterday around 4am while my test was 7:23am 25th September 2024. After watching this video and some comments, I opened my bible to philippians 4:13 " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens." I kept ringing it in my mind all through the test. That helped me to get rid of nervousness despite the fact that the examiner took me to a different route I didn't practice in, God still helped me to pass. Thanks everyone for your input
I want to say Thanku Francis for all the videos and content you make. I watched this video 2-3 times in the morning before my test. I passed first time. I have been watching all your video a week now. Truly helpful
Really good advice,as per. I remember saying that exact affirmation to myself when I had first passed my test. Also,Kalms are really good for nerves. I take them myself before bed. Regarding diet: I think it's best to stick to complex carbs to avoid that drop in energy levels. Maybe make a smoothie with bananas, oats, nuts, and dairy-free milk to drink before a driving test. Yoga,meditation, or a long walk are also good for settling the nerves.
I created a playlist to listen to on the way which I knew would relax me a bit. I also got my question in first by asking my examiner how long he had been doing the job and what other jobs he had. It meant he could talk away and i could concentrate. I didn't go for full commentary when driving but i did point things out such as 'is that white car going to pull out' or 'right mister just you stay where you are' it made me think that i was at least telling the examiner I'd seen them even if nothing happened. Last one even though I'd been all over the test route due to traffic on the day we went back to the test centre the opposite way from what I was used to which did throw me slightly.
Rescue Remedy is surprisingly useful! I used it when I had to stop my anxiety meds for a bit, and it seems to wash it all away. I believed they were a placebo effect, but not so much after I gave my dog their pet version to stop her acting like a sausage in the vets. And they worked! 😅
My nerves went out the window as I drove out of the test centre. It was awful up until then. When you're nervous you can look forward to when you're not going to feel nervous anymore.
also dont drink too much water before the test. because you dont want be doing the test while needing to go for a bathroom break. trust me it aint nice.
If you're not sure your instructor is the best one for you try a lesson with a couple of other instructors and see if any are a better fit! If not then stick with your current person 😊
Ive got my first test on monday and im so nervous its unreal. Im just starting the kalms and watching lots of video's of the test area im taking it at and finding ways of trying to calm my nerves but as yet its not working, my stomach is turning everytime i think about it
There’s another driving instructor who I follow and who makes RU-vid videos, his leather had a driving test at 4:30am this morning, should be sleeping at that time but I guess there would be pretty much no vehicles on the road. 😁
I have absolutely no idea but I can imagine it’s very dark at that time but I bet there is hardly any traffic at that time of morning! 😀 A female learner driver of an online driving instructor, I watch his RU-vid videos, she passed first time! 🥳 🙌
Oh yeah, it is NOT fun. And driving is rocky me whenever I do something new. It’s my first time driving in the city today, which is why I’m here, and just watching the video is somehow making me more nervous XD.
Think about what you've got left to cover though. Probably not much. Just brushing up a few things? If you can drive like you do now and make progress in each lesson you'll be SO ready 😊
07:13 Kalms Day tablets are a herbal remedy for mild stress and anxiety, using traditionally used ingredients to help promote a sense of calm. You can use these tablets to help you to deal with stressful situations like exams, driving tests, important meetings at work, or travelling by plane.
You’re always very welcome! No mate, fortunately I’ve never had to use them, I have Aspergers so when I was younger I had to go on antidepressants for a while for Aspergers and anxiety as anxiety is very common with Aspergers but thankfully now I can cope with life without medication, I also had therapy, working in a shop for almost 5 years has allowed me to grow a thick skin! 🙃
I have a deadline to get my license but I don’t know when I’m going to stop being afraid of neither making mistakes and failing. Good thing about getting my license is I will be able to go anywhere I want.
