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Driving Test

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Forconfessingonly · 22/08/2022 18:14

I've got my first driving test on Wednesday (I'm in my 50s).

Obviously I'm nervous but not too bad today. I have no doubt I will feel worse by Wednesday.

Anyone got any tips at all? For any of it?

I'm an ok driver but do tend to panic if something goes wrong.

(Also terrible at reverse parking!).

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KindleBlanketsandmugoftea · 22/08/2022 18:17

I ate a few bananas the morning of the test as numerous people had advised me, I also chewed gum during my test as again I found it relaxed/distracted me in a weird way - Good luck!

MuffinMcLayLikeABundleOfHay · 22/08/2022 18:20

Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you fail, that's OK.
You don't lose marks for going the wrong way. So if they say second exit at the roundabout and you are in the wrong lane then exit at whatever exit you are in the lane for.

Forconfessingonly · 22/08/2022 18:25

Good tips, thanks both.
I don't think I can do chewing gum but will try bananas.
Luckily the test is really early in the morning so at least I won't be panicking all day!

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JimmiChoux · 22/08/2022 18:41

Fingers crossed for you. Early morning is good as you won't spend all day worrying. I hope that you pass 🌺

Forconfessingonly · 22/08/2022 23:29

Thank you @JimmiChoux I'll let you know!!

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JimmiChoux · 23/08/2022 07:54

yes @Forconfessingonly, let us know how you get on.

I passed second time. I too am terrible at reverse parking. Still not great 25 years later!

Only one more day to go for you.

apples6 · 23/08/2022 15:27

Good luck, I hope it goes well Smile

Forconfessingonly · 24/08/2022 10:14

I passed!!
Thanks for the encouragement 😁

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JimmiChoux · 24/08/2022 10:42

Well done. I am so pleased for you.

MuffinMcLayLikeABundleOfHay · 24/08/2022 11:15

Hooray! Well done. Flowers

bibliomania · 24/08/2022 11:35

Congratulations!

CandyCaneLane0 · 24/08/2022 11:39

Congratulations

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