It is perfectly normal to get nervous on your driving test or even just driving in general. We make driving fun and therfore helping to keep nerves to a minimum, Below is a few tips on dealing with practical driving test nerves,
- Don't think about 'what if I fail'. Concentrate on the positive, the negative will fend for itself.
- Introduce yourself to the examiner as soon as you find out who is going to administer the test, and thank them for being your examiner. It will create something of a rapport between you and the examiner and make it feel like less of a "Me versus Them" situation.
- Use common sense. If a truck jumps out in front of you and you have to swerve out of your lane without signaling, it isn't a demonstration of bad driving, but defensive driving. Normally, unless you speed, tailgate, don't use turn signals, or recklessly change lanes without reason you will pass.
- Be completely aware of everything, especially potential pedestrians who have the right of way.