i did my road test for the second time yesterday and i failed. prior to the test i was driving like a pro with no mistakes, my problem was that i had the same person from the last test and she really freaked me out. i remade my appointment but i need some tips on how to not be nervous and stay calm.
2006-10-26 03:33:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anna Banana 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It's normal to be nervous, especially if you get the same person. I think if you try to psyc yourself up that may just make you more nervous. I think if you maybe just go take your test and realize that either way, what ever happens, it's not the end of the world, then maybe that will just calm you down some. If you fail again... so what. Take it over until you get it right. I think people get nervous because they place to much emphasis on something. Good luck!
2006-10-26 03:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it may sound really insignificant but slow breathing really helps, it forces me to slow down, think calmly and rationally and be a lot more in control of my actions.
It also helps to breathe slowly because panicking increases the rate at which your brain is thinking and its a fact that by telling yourself not to panic you will only panic and be more nervous!
I was a very nervous driver right up until my test but with the slower breathing and a (rather forced!) positive attitude I made it through first time and I'm convinced using the techniques had something to do with it.
Good luck for the next attempt!
2006-10-26 10:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by *Care Bear* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call ahead and see who will be giving you the test, and if its the same person ask for another. Is it just the two of you, when I did the test I had 3 other people in the car taking the test. See if a friend can ride.
2006-10-26 10:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Tab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever seen the Brady Bunch episode when Marsha is taking her road test? The same situation. Someone told her to picture the instructor in his underwear.
2006-10-26 10:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad, it took me three times before I passed mine. I'm a terrible test taker, whether its driving or math!!! Try to take a couple of deep breaths, count how long it takes you to inhale and take that same amount to exhale. Try not to focus on the creepy person and focus on the instruction and your driving. Good Luck, you can do it!!!
2006-10-26 10:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by Curious1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you need to do is find the best song you have ever heard,while taking the test humm it they cant take points off for humming,just really pay attention to what you doing like they are not sitting next to you and next thing you know you will pass the test like i did!!!!!
2006-10-26 10:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by QUEEN K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick a different test site.
2006-10-26 10:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just stay calm and dont think of it as a driving test
just think of it as a normal drive
2006-10-26 10:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by slwvik8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of he as your ant and think that you have something to prove to her by driving the right way,just to show her you can do it.
make her eat dirt
2006-10-26 11:07:39 · answer #9 · answered by DENISE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it took me more than 5 times. its human!
2006-10-26 10:40:34 · answer #10 · answered by gracious_78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋