subject: What To Remember When Doing Your Driving Test [print this page] First and very importantly make sure you stay calm and focused. It is natural to be nervous, but try not to let it affect your mood or concentration. With a little confidence in yourself and your instructor and the right positive mental attitude, you should be able to keep the nerves under control. Confidence in yourself and your knowledge of your driving ability will make a big difference to your performance, and it will minimize your chances of making mistakes.
The next thing to think about before the test is that to make sure you have the relevant documents with you, you do not want to postpone the test on something so trivial so be organized. A little practice prior the test is a good idea, people tend to book a lesson with their teacher before the test for a final once over, it is worth it as your instructor will give you important information regarding your performance which could be vital for your test.
Punctuality is very important, the test centers are often very busy and stick to a tight schedule, arriving late can result in having to postpone. If you are not familiar with the location of the testing center, it is useful to check before the today to make sure you are aware of the route. Being early is always the best start in such situations to avoid disappointment, waiting rooms are usually available at the test centre, if you do get there early you have the added bonus to do some quick revision.
Avoid all distractions, leave your mobile on silent throughout, just in case. Also, be aware of possible distractions, and also pay attention to your examiner. Be friendly and try to relax, let him do most of the talking and concentrate on what he / she has to say. It is possible that your examiner is also nervous, he / she does not know the standards for your driving skills and are about to go on the road with you, try to relax and make the examiner feel relaxed, being calm and confident is key.
It is very important to listen to the examiner and understand their instructions clearly, if you do not understand the instructions do not hesitate to ask them to repeat what they said. It is best to recheck instead of doing something bad and hindering your chances of success. The instructions will be techniques and maneuvers you will already, so don't panic and just drive as you would any other driving lesson, as long as you have put in the practice before the test, then you should have no problems.
Be prepared regarding techniques and movements that you find difficult. Before the test, your instructor should focus on helping to improve these, keep in mind during your test any advice or suggestions that your instructor has given you. This is common sense, but for the entire test, keep your eyes on the road as much as possible, be sure to also check the speedometer, you can test how fast you are going, its best to just glance and then immediately return attention on the road. This is also important when you are checking your mirrors, glance and check mirrors often as is necessary, the examiner will be watching to see if you are aware of the motorists around you, so do not forget to check the mirrors.
It is very important to always use your indicators when changing direction or route, the examiner will look to make sure you use them correctly and it is important to let other road users aware of your activities in advance for everyone's safety. You should also be aware of the application of pressure to the brakes, breaking slowly and evenly as possible to avoid a jerky or sudden stop.
