please can anyone help!! i failed my 4th test this morning...through nerves..i tried kalmes..i tried rescue remedy...exercise...food...u name it i tried it...!! i drive fine any other time...even the hour before..then bang! as soon as that examiner gets in the car i go to jelly.shaky cant concentrate...please anyone that can help id be reallu grateful...fiftt test is 4 week away!
2007-01-18 03:42:35 · 19 answers · asked by tiny 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
I know what you mean, i was exactly the same as you, the perfect driver in lesson time, then as soon as my test started i did stupid things and forget what to do, examiners had to grab the wheel for me etc!.
The only thing to do is keep trying, i know thasts not too helpful, but honestly,i found that eventually my determination/adrenalin overtook the nerves, i just got fed up of caring really, and thats when i passed.
Remind yourself that even if you do fail, you can take it again (i know its annoying,expensive etc but not the end of the world), , and that may help to put it in perspective. I just kept reminding myself of that, and that helped control my nerves as it seemed less important.
And every time you do a test you are getting more experience, so your chances of passing are increasing each time.
During your test if you feel nervous ask the examiner if you can pull over for a minute, they really dont mind it.
2007-01-18 04:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by rebecca j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly advise against the use of any calming remedy prior to driving - anything that relaxes you is not really a good idea in my opinion. What are you failing on? What you consider 'stupid mistakes' are obviously serious enough for you to fail a test, and any mistake in driving a ton of metal around could mean killing yourself or someone else - so nerves are natural & necessary whilst driving, and especially so on a test. I am of the firm & very unpopular belief that some people shouldn't drive at all - either their disposition, technical ability or co ordination are insufficient to enable them to drive in a manner which keeps themselves & other road users safe. One of the first things in the Highway Code & that any instructor or examiner should tell you is not to drive if you're emotional for any reason - if this is the case & it's due to circumstances elsewhere in your life (you cite 'personal problems'), then perhaps you should sort these issues out prior to venturing out onto the roads again. Think - you need to address why you're failing & ascertain whether or not it's something you can overcome.
2016-05-24 03:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep getting time on the road, do a mock test some driving schools have a dsa approved mock test, cheat book test on sat/sun morning when less traffic,don't give up or have a brake, try to play down the importance of the test, don't change instructor at this late stage it will knock your confidence, were any tests failed for the same fault get more practise in that skill set, & DONT PANIC its not a test your only going for a drive with someone you dont know if thay feel safe thay will give you a full driving licence at the end.
good luck
2007-01-18 21:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Aldo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not try having a chat with the examiner next time. You can explain your issue and perhaps set the tone for the test. Make him/her your pal before the test starts, that should make it easier. Some people just get too worked up thinking about tests and do miserably but are otherwise very competent. Just talk to them and see where that goes. It certainly won't do any harm.
2007-01-18 04:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by J.M.C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My biggest problem was the other traffic. So after I failed in a city I went to a small town (1000 people), and passed with only 1 mistake.
2007-01-20 16:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem... my driving instructor was great and got an old friend who was an ex driving examiner to come along on a few lessons.. I also used a positive thinking cd.
2007-01-18 03:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did hear of someone who took a couple of shots of vodka before their test but wouldn,t advise this. When i sat my test i was really bad in the lesson before the test, so when i actually sat it i was so relaxed because i didnt think i was going to pass anyway and passed no problem. Good luck for your next test, you,ll get there.
2007-01-18 03:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know what to expect by now, dont mess your self up with stupid placibo's. if your instructor has prepared you properly it shouldn't be a problem. Have a couple of lessons with a different instructor just to gain confidence with someone different in the car, you might find your missing something, i've had a few pupils that have failed a couple of times come to me and i've picked things up their instructor has miss.
2007-01-19 10:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretend that the examiner is someone that you enjoy driving with or think there is no one else with you. On the brady bunch Marsha was told to pretend the examiner was wearing only boxer shorts. Try that.
2007-01-18 04:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by nj2pa2nc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try asking different friends or work colleagues to sit in the car with you while you practice and pretend that they are a tester, possibly pointing out errors etc.
2007-01-18 03:56:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋