AIBU to be getting so worked up about a driving test

[sprite25]

So after years of lessons, two failed tests already behind me and waiting months after lockdown to get a slot, I've got my driving test coming up next week....and I'm stressed about it non-stop. I hate any type of exam or having to perform under observation, your every movement being judged, it just makes me so nervous. I feel I am a competent driver as I've never crashed, hit curbs, stalled the car and have been able to drive with other license holders next me with ease it's just when it comes to my test my nerves get the better of me. Even the thought of it now gives me a hot panicking feeling in my chest, it's pathetic. Am I being ridiculous in getting so worked up over it? As much as I tell myself to pull myself together I'm just dreading it

I am the most anxious person ever. I had a major panic attack the night before my test. Looking back I wished I’d listened more to my dad. My dad is the least anxious person ever. He is a what will be will be type.

He said to me you only fail when you stop trying.

What’s the worst that will happen if you did fail? Nothing you just take the test again.

What makes you think you will fail?

All you can do is your best. Don’t beat yourself up if it doesn’t go to plan.

Make sure your at something before hand even if you don’t feel like it.

Avoid caffeine because that can heighten your anxiety.

Make sure your hydrated.

Get in the car and drive as you always do.

Imagine where you want to go when you’re driving yourself. You can go shopping alone! You can go wherever the hell you want with ease! Focus on all of that. Get excited!

You’ll do just fine

I took Kalms they really helped me chill out a bit.

Did you pass OP?

I did 😊

Congratulations

I don’t get anxious about any sort of exam, they really don’t bother me. But my driving test was a different matter. I wanted it so much and it felt highly pressurised.

Congrats on passing.

@sprite25

I did 😊

Yay!!! Well done!!!! Great news!

@sprite25

I did 😊

👏🏼 All the best drivers pass on their 3rd go 😉

Thanks all, I felt everything was against me. I had next to no sleep (poorly baby), had no coffee, it was raining and the examiner I had seemed VERY grumpy but I did it!