How can i get over driving nerves?

john doe

go driving with a calm friend or family member and this will get you more at ease with driving with someone in the vehicle. remember the most they can do is fail you no biggie you can retry again. its not like they can kill you or take away your birthday.

tanny

Try herbal tablets called Kalms,they won't do you any harm but take the edge off your nerves,these worked for me and I passed my test.Good luck with your next test,take a deep breath and just enjoy the experience.

leon

its phsycological... you need to BELEIVE that you are a good confident driver! Beleive it!

tiny

well i have the same prob! i have failed 4 times now! ive got a nw instructor who is much older and its working a little. i have another lesson tomo morning and the nerves just for the lesson have come! ive tried everything you can think of...i like the idea of driving around a long time before the test...the kalms tablets i like the sound of..im gonna try them! good luck tho!!

semisatanic1

Borrow a car and get on private land then screw the nuts out of it!
Its like taming a wild animal!
If your afraid of it it will dominate you!
Do a bit of dominating yourself!

lola

god, been there done that!!

i was a nervous wreck for my first teat and the examiner actually said that i was too nervous a driver to pass.

i just went out for loads more practice with a calm person (normally my dad or sometimes my best mates brother) the more i went out on the road the more confident i became.

it is just a case of facing your demons and working through it.

Good Luck

p.s. i passed on my 2nd attempt

mexicotaz

drink a few beers to steady your nerves before you take your next test.

LifeObserver

try driving for a few hours before you take the test. it'll put you in the zone and calm you down

steve50

hi
we have all been there and been nervous
we get nervous because we are in strange places and under pressure
you need more general driving experience to become more at ease with driving a car
then you need to concentrate on the
more difficult techniques
when your more able drive around your local test centre to get a feel of the area you will be tested in
look around you and become more aware of road markings ,hazards
get to know the car your driving be happy and comfortable with it
get the feel of it as it will become an extension of your arms and legs when your driving it
if your not happy with it then you wont be relaxed
may be a different instructor may help

rakapur2002

just relax and drive as long as you dont kill anyone or do anything illegal you'll pass KNOW THE LAWS OF THE ROAD DONT BE A DUMBASS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IS

curiousgirl?

well i think u should take deep breaths before u take ur tests

NOOOOOOOOObama!

Do you know why you are not passing the test? Maybe you get get an evaluation for driving with an occupational therapist and maby even special lessons with an occupational therapist. Sometimes learning problems, motor skill problems, and poor reaction time can be compensated for. An occupational therapist might be able to help you.

Kate

You need stay calm when taking the test! That is the hardest part becuase you are in fact taking a test. How nerve wracking. Just take your time, and don't feel like you have be perfect. There is room for error, and the person sitting next to you knows that.

Also, if they see you are more nervous than most people, they cannot allow themselves to have an extremely nervous person driving the roads. That is more dangerous than you would think.

So...get a little more practice, and more comfortable!

mortierella

Take a natural calming tablet before hand. I failed 4 times and passed the time I took a calming tablet. I know exactly how you feel!!! Try not to use caffiene or other stimulants that will make you more nervous!!! You can also drink camomile tea to calm your nerves and wear something with lavender oil (cream or perfume) that will also calm you down. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
I did, relax and go for it! xx

Elle J Morgan

Honey,
It doesn't ease up even when you've passed,
I'm still a wreck despite passing 1st time.
Take this hint and i'm serious, eat bananas before your next test, They will give you energy and stop you feeling sick

Mighty C

Well, I physically had beads of sweat rolling down my face on my driving test.

Being nervous is perfectly normal, just make sure it doesn't effect you control of the vehicle or concentration.

Try and remain calm and start a conversation with your instructor. You should be fine.

DMD

HI I'm an instructor look into rescue remedy if haven't already!! if tried most off the shelf things go to doc's and explain they give either very low dose of diazapan or beta blockers both very expensive vut ladt resort only ...I wish u luck keep going you'll get there

denny

I would treat it like any other test, before you go to take the test sit quietly concentrate on you breathing to relax your nerves calm yourself before leaving for the test. do your best to be calm. don't let the instructor or police office giving the test scare or intimidate you, thay are just people like you and me. stay calm and drive you'll be fine.

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