Can’t calm myself down for driving test

[Canwegetanothercat]

I have a driving test today at 12:30. My instructor is picking me up at 11:15 so that we can do a little bit of practise before the test. In my head I feel like I really really want to pass, but if I don’t it’s no big deal because I can just try again. It’s just a drive.. like I’ve been doing every Sunday for the past few months with my instructor. Nothing bad will happen if I fail. But I can’t get off the toilet with a nervous belly!!! I’m literally ill with nerves. I have taken some rescue remedy about an hour ago but that hasn’t helped. I’m about to eat some toast and a banana. Obviously it is an anxiety inducing experience but I’m just telling myself if I fail it’s a good practice run! So why am I STILL so nervous to this point?! HELP

You're allowed to be nervous. A bit of adrenaline will pump you and keep you going

take a chocolate bar or something to eat just before you walk into the centre, as your blood sugar may have dropped with all the nerves.

breathe

as you say.. it's just another drive

good luck!!

Good luck.

Do a wee 10 min HIIT workout or something to blow off some xs steam. The drive before it will help too. Good luck!

Try controlled breathing just to focus on something. I was exactly the same, it was a relief when I had my lesson before the test so I could just get going. It's an awful feeling. Good luck, you can do it. Focus, deep breathe and concentrate. Banana is a perfect snack. All the luck.

Try box breathing: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 then out slowly. Or take a breath in, then breathe in again, then breathe out slowly.

Also, acknowledge that it is the result of an adrenaline surge in your body. It is uncomfortable but not unsafe and it will pass.

Or you can trick your brain into being excited - force yourself to laugh, do an excited giggle etc. You're excited because you're about to go out on a drive and it's a chance to get your licence. Put a positive spin on it

I was like this before my test then passed first time with one minor fault.

This probably sounds silly but I watched some YouTube videos about how to stay calm, one said remember you are in control, not the examiner.

I don’t know why but this really changed my mindset and made me feel so much more confident.

Also, bit embarrassing but I watched a TikTok saying to have a paracetamol and a banana - I did and I passed. No idea what the reasoning was behind it!

Well it’s great you’ve been to the toilet loads and emptied yourself out - think of that as a positive!

and yes, you can definitely do it again if anything goes wrong. And in the event that something does go wrong, you can treat it as a learning experience and know that if there has to be a next time, that you will know the drill and feel more at ease.

lastly I’m sure your instructor has confidence in your ability so you have a good shot at passing

good luck

Good luck!! It's nerve wracking but you can do it!!.
I thought I had failed, examiner told me to take the next left, I missed it!! He was fine, just told me to keep going and take the next turn. I was on cloud nine when I passed
Let us know how you get on!!

Good luck with your driving test.

So, @Canwegetanothercat , how did it go? Positive, I hope! 🙏

Yes I passed with 2 minors 😁🥳

Super duper well done!!😍😍

Didn't get chance to advise earlier but well-done, congratulations 🎉

Thanks so much! Really proud of myself because I was so nervous on the test I thought I was going to throw up!

Well done. 😃 It's nerve wracking but worth it. DD starts her driving lessons next week. She can't wait.

Fantastic news!

YABBA DABBA DOO!! Congratulations! 🎉👏😎

Well done OP :)