How to deal with test day nerves

Feeling nervous about your driving test today? You’re not alone. We reached out to Driving school in Bhavasnagar students via Facebook and Twitter, to hear their stories about dealing with test-day stress and nerves. They mentioned a few vital points which surely can help you keep the nervous blues away.

Prepare well in advance – Try taking lots of mock tests and make sure you’re continuously passing them before you even consider applying to for a final practical test. Focus on those aspects especially where you have been struggling so you can nail them in good time. The night before your test make sure all the documents you need to show at your test are ready and in place to show the concerned authorities. Keep the photo card and paper counterpart ready.

Be acquainted with your test centre – Visit and explore more about the protocol of the test centre.

Don’t go ga –ga about your driving test to your friends – The more people you tell about your test, the more pressure you’ll feel to pass as the anxiety level increases.

Instructor from Driving school in C V Raman Nagar suggests learners to have a banana for breakfast – Bananas are well-known among instructors and is considered as a super food as they are full of B vitamins and helps calm your nerves which will keep your mood upbeat. If you don’t like bananas make sure you eat something so you have enough energy for the day to allow you to concentrate on the task in hand rather than how hungry you are!

Avoid caffeine – Do not drink energy drinks or too much coffee before a test. The caffeine can heighten your nerves.

Distract yourself – Arriving for your turn to give the test can make you anxious sitting in the waiting room before your test. It’s a good idea to bring a book or magazine to distract you.

Breathe easy – Breathing exercises can be very useful to help calm you down. Inhaling in and exhaling out will have a soothing effect on you and stop your heart from racing

Talk to the examiner – remember that the examiner is human and not there to fail you, he is there to help you score and build your confidence.. Exchange a couple of words with him/her to put yourself at ease but don’t talk too much.

 Open the window – Allow fresh air in the car, this can help you concentrate well and keep you alert.

Slow down – When people are nervous they have the tendency to speed so imagine you’re on a normal lesson, breathe and focus.

Remember, these are just a few viable suggestions given by students from driving school in Gokula.  Drivekool instructors will give you a vote of confidence provided you are capable!

Have confidence in yourself and good luck!

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