Here's a bit of advice which might help before you take your test...

Read The Highway Code

Then go back and read it again. Even if something hasn’t come up in your driving lessons, knowing the correct way to proceed may help you if you end up in a new scenario.

Watch mock driving tests online 

Try to put yourself in the shoes of the driver and see if you can spot anything that you would have done differently. At the end of the video, you can see whether your observations match the feedback given by the driving examiner. Although this is time consuming, it may give you useful insights about the way that you’ll be assessed on the day.

Ask your instructor

If you’re not sure why you’re doing something the way that you are, ask your instructor to explain it to you again, even if you get it right every time. Once the reason for doing it clicks, you’ll have no trouble applying it every time you drive.

Practice mindfulness

Being able to self-soothe in a safe and controlled way could make the difference between passing and failing. It’s important to remember that different things work for different people, so speak to your instructor and try out various methods. Some people like to keep the window closest to them slightly open, so fresh air can get in. For me, it was having the radio on at a very low level, so that I could bring my attention back to the music any time my mind drifted towards intrusive thoughts. There are links to additional resources at the bottom of this blog that you may find helpful.

Reframe your negative thoughts

For example, if you feel like you *have* to pass, then you might end up under so much pressure that your concentration is affected. Remind yourself that you have prepared well, but if you don’t pass this time it’s not the end of you becoming a driver. You’ll get to try again and the world will still be spinning afterwards. Try it and see if it works for you!

Finally, try and have a quiet night in before the big day!

I hope this helps you on your test day. Good luck!