So scared for my driving test

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Have my driving test in 9 days (I cancelled one back in June due to nerves) it’s actually making me crazy I’m so scared, having bad dreams and all sorts lol. I’m currently on 2 anxiety meds and taking rescue remedy. I suffer really bad with anxiety. But the thought of been in the car with an examiner is killing me off. I’m so scared of failing too I know it’s not the end of the world it’s it’s all to do with my anxiety. My instructor said I’m wasting money and there’s nothing left to teach me because I’m brilliant. But I’m comfortable with him as I’ve had lessons a while and he’s my partners friend. How did people over come the nerves and do you have any positive story’s! Help 😭

I went to my GP, after failing my test 3 times, all due to nerves. I was so bad my legs shook!! Not good for clutch control!! He prescribed me Beta blockers. I passed with flying colours on my 4th attempt. As you are already on anxiety medication, I'm not sure if Beta blockers would help or not. It may be worth having a chat with your GP.

Can you try to drive with as many different people as possible over the next 9 days, so that the examiner is then “just another person”?
You don’t have to only drive with your instructor - anyone with a licence can sit with you in the car.

Hi, thank you for replying. Yes I’m on propranolol 40mg 3 times a day and have been for 5 years and now on escatalipram too 😭 I feel your pain as I’m the same congratulations. Hopefully I can just put them behind me and deal with it 😞x

I do drive my partners car so i know how capable i am but no sadly i don’t know anyone else close enough to do that 😞 i think it’s the being judged part that is scaring me 😞x

You must know some people who would just sit in the car with you for 30 mins surely? You don’t need to be close friends.
Neighbours, colleagues, relations, friends?
Put a call out on your local FB? I’d bet £10 that you’d get several responses, particularly if you combine it with a trip to the shops or something.

I passed guys, still in shock and don’t know how but I did it I’m so happy x

Well done! 😍

Thank you ❤️

Congratulations, very well done! 🎉