A bit nervous...

Jebs · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:35

Apologies if this is in the wrong place!

I've got my driving test tomorrow and feel confident as I know I can drive well etc, but I'm still a bit worried about not passing

I took a test a good few years ago and failed with 1 major and 5 minors for not looking over at my left blind spot coming up to a bus lane on my left.

I've been learning on and off for a few years (thanks to lack of money and time) but now I'm finally in a decently paid job I've found the time to throw myself in back in November 2011 till now.

Anyway, any advice? All welcome

Phate · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:37

Aim for the old woman.

sniffy · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:38

Jebs said:
Anyway, any advice?

Drive well enough to pass the test. This is essential.

Ekim · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:38

I passed about three weeks ago, as long as you go in to the test confident you should be ok. Just make sure you don't make any silly mistakes - take your time and think about what you are doing before you do it.

Hyburnate · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:41

Drink 5 Larger's before hand.

Good Luck!

greywolf · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:42

Try not to worry too much, the examiner will have seen it all before. I mean I hit another car on my first test, although I blame the other women driver for the whole incident.

Take things slow, and don't rush things.

gropingmantis · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:42

You have already failed, all the best drivers pass first time

andy_mk3 · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:43

Remember you get extra points for handbrake turns into parallel parking.

gropingmantis · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:45

andy_mk3 said:
Remember you get extra points for handbrake turns into parallel parking.

I can verify this. Aim for maximum points. The goal is to get the most number of ticks in the boxes on the score sheet.

Ahleckz · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:45

It's a doddle, just remember to keep using your mirrors and make sure it's obvious that you're doing so.

Hyburnate said:
Drink 5 Larger's before hand.

Good Luck!

What larger thing should he be drinking?

edscdk · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:46

you know is black monday tomorrow? driving instructors will fail everyone taking their test... its some traditional thing

billyboyd · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:47

Don't let the examiner get to you. Most don't speak much, not even a hello when you first meet then.
Don't be put off by their lack of talk, just concentrate on the task at hand.

Phate · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:51

gropingmantis said:
I can verify this. Aim for maximum points. The goal is to get the most number of ticks in the boxes on the score sheet.

Oh totally, you get extra points if you pull the troll guy face as well when you see his reaction.

ColEx · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:52

Do some lunges/stretches to ease the nerves in front of the examiner before you get in the car. Also it will show him/her you mean business!

Cosimo · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:55

I’m sure you’ll be fine. Good luck.

pingwing · 29 Jan 2012 at 15:59

Just go and do it. Don't think about it, just get on and drive

Grandmaster Fap! · 29 Jan 2012 at 16:00

Rip the mirrors off the car before setting off, the instructor will be impressed at your level of confidence in not needing them.

wingman · 29 Jan 2012 at 16:03

I failed my first test with exactly the same majors & minor figures as you.

Stay confident, but don't be cocky. Take your time, and breeze through it.

Reaper 392 · 29 Jan 2012 at 16:09

i dont know if this will be a problem for your test, but my dad failed his test to become a driving instructor because of braking too hard on several occasions. before the test he dosed himself up with anti flu meds because he had a cold/manflu/whatever. it was only after the test that he found out that if you take anti cold/flu meds you are far more likely to brake too hard and generally be a bit more aggressive with the controls.

i dont know if this will be a problem for you though because the test to become a driving instructor is stupidly hard

Jebs · 29 Jan 2012 at 16:11

Rufio said:
Do some lunges/stretches to ease the nerves in front of the examiner before you get in the car. Also it will show him/her you mean business!

Should I also throw in some jumping jacks for good measure?

Phate said:
Aim for the old woman.

Which old woman should I aim for?

Thank you for the good luck and the more serious advice that, some of you gave

I appreciate it!