Being anxious is normal, but the best way to placate them on the day of your test is to be as prepared as possible.
Use our 15 expert tips to help you keep your cool on the big day.
It's an obvious one to start with but turning up in good time for your test will start you off on the right foot.
Arriving late puts you at risk of missing it entirely, while rushing to get there in time will leave you feeling flustered, even if you do make it.
Arrive at your test centre 10-20 minutes beforehand so you have long enough to prepare, but won’t be waiting around too long.
Ensuring you get a good night’s sleep is also important to avoid unnecessary stress or anxiety.
We’d also recommend fitting in a driving lesson on the day of your test if possible – that way you can go over any manoeuvres or ask for clarification on last-minute questions you may have.
A lesson beforehand will help calm your nerves and put you in the right frame of mind for driving, especially if you have been receiving two-hour lessons in the weeks building up to your test, which we'd also recommend.
Thousands of driving tests each year don’t go ahead because the candidate fails to turn up with everything needed on the day.
Make sure you have all the required documents and that your car is properly equipped and up to the test standard.
You can double check what you need to take with you, here.
