To know I'm going to fail (driving test)

[RockingLobstering]

Driving test is booked for the 5th Jan.
I don't feel ready.
I still make loads of small mistakes in my lessons and there is so much pressure on me from everyone to pass. I can't see passing as even a small possibility.
In a perfect world, I'd have spent the past month or so driving every other day to practice and fitting in driving lessons where possible.
Unfortunately I have been ridiculously ill this past month, discovering I'm pregnant in time to also get norovirus. All better now but still have awful morning sickness (managed to not get readmitted to hospital over xmas period!)
So basically, nothing went to plan and I'm struggling to even imagine passing.
Nerves haven't even joined the party yet.

AIBU to know this test won't be the first or last?
DP keeps saying if I think I'll fail then I will. I can see his logic but I don't feel ready myself.

If you really think you won't pass just take it as an opportunity to practice under pressure. Aim to make as few mistakes as possible and you never know you might even pass!

I didn't think I'd pass as I'd made so many mistakes in my lesson just before the test. I think that was just nerves and actually helped as I thought there was no chance I'd do better in the test, which must have subconsciously relieved the pressure. I did fine in the test and passed.

Even if you don't, just pick yourself up and try again. Lots of people don't pass first time and it doesn't make you any better a driver.

Is it worth postponing it? If you don't feel ready it's probably better to put it back a few weeks depending on how long you'd have to wait. But you should feel better further into your pregnancy.

I postponed mine when I was learning and ended up having quite a break because of A levels and then being away for a month, but ended up taking it at the end of August rather than at the end of May and passing first time.

As above, use it as practice. Go with that mindset. See what happens....

Good luck

Treat it as practised. And if you make a mistake on the test then so be it. You can practise properly in the next few weeks and test again

Try not to feel stressed and use it as a practice. Learn where you really struggle and what makes you more anxious. I failed 4 times and each time i knew i wasn't ready. I was pushed along by my instructors, but i just hadn't had enough practice. The only way i passed was driving 4 hrs a day every day for 2 weeks before the test.

Can you get 2-4 hrs in every day till Friday?

Also another thing that really helped me focus was narrating everything i did. So 'i'm now going to turn right, i'm checking my mirrors, indicating, positioning the car to the right of the road, slowing, stopping, looking both ways....' I did this during my test and it really really helped.

Before the test, have a wee, drink of water and eat a banana - it has some mystical properties apparently. Take deep breaths.

Good luck and don't worry if you don't pass.

With me, id I don't care so much, I am at ease. With my test, I honestly did not care if I passed or failed. I was so calm that I passed without any faults. Just pit it down to experience and go with it. Failing is not the end of the world.

Well with that mindset you won't pass. You have a choice, either postpone the test until you feel more able to cope (probably the best option as you don't sound confident to be taking to the roads unsupported) or take the test and see what happens.

What does your instructor think- they shouldn't want to push you into your text if you and they feel you're not ready.

Lots of people don't pass first time, even without the problems you've had over the last few weeks. There's no shame in it. If others are making you feel pressured they should jolly well lay off and let you get on with it. One of my colleagues has recently managed to pass on the fourth attempt. It's still a pass!

Either use this as a practice run or can you reschedule? Give yourself another month or so.

Oo, Did you pass???

@bellbookandcandle
Sadly no!
But for a silly little reason- turns out I can drive :P
Rebooking for next month!

. See - you just need to have faith.
Good luck for next month 🚘🍀🚘

Congrats! Which car are you going to get once you've passed? That's your next problem...

@hevonbu
I sorted this problem out nearly 6 months ago, I've got a Jetta- its second hand but in amazing condition and will do our little expanding family a lot of good!!

Just need to over observe as thats what failed me! Not double checking over my shoulder enough when emerging!