Tips To Hone Your Driving Skills

We all experience nerves at some point or the other. However, one instance for this is

probably a driving test when it affects you more than usual. If you are fearful or

nervous about driving test or lessons then these useful tips about stopping or

calming your nerves and increasing the chances of passing it in one go.

1.Practice:

‘Practice makes a man perfect’, thus the more you practice and learn car driving you

will gain experience and will be likely to make mistakes on the day of your driving

test.

If you are unsure with a particular area or manoeuvre, clear it with your instructor

before the test begins. You can also ask your family member or friend to help you

practice but do not pick up bad habits from an experienced driver.

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2.Diet:

Diet can have a huge effect on the stress levels and there are many foods than

reduces the anxiety of a person. For example, almonds contain zinc, a nutrient that

helps to maintain a balance mood and can keep away hunger during your test.

Porridge with blueberries contains antioxidants which is beneficial in relieving stress.

Bananas help in controlling hunger pangs. Dark chocolates are also good for this

purpose. If you don’t want to fill up your food before your driving test, you can

distract your nerves with a chewing gum or a mint.

Drinks are also great for anxiety levels. Avoid intake of tea and coffee as they contain

high caffeine levels and is not good before your test.

3.Comfort:

Along with a good night’s sleep, healthy breakfast and lot of practice, when it comes

to stepping in the car, take time to breathe and ensure a safe environment around

you. Keep the windows open to let in some fresh air, check your seat and double

check your mirror setting whether in correct position or not. Don’t rush in everything

take your time and take full control.

4.Silence:

Your instructor might be talkative on your lessons, communicating about

manoeuvres and giving advice, but you may experience a long period of driving nerve

silence when it comes to your driving test. He might only give you navigation

instructions. You should learn to accept this and take full advantage of this so you can

focus on your driving and the road ahead.

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5.Don’t keep telling around:

Don’t keep telling everyone about your test that is coming up. Instead, keep it to your

family and close ones as it builds more anxiety to know the end results if more

people know about.

6.Faults:

Do not panic if you have made any mistakes on the day of your driving test. You may

take it as big mistake but your examiner may think different about the same. It

should not affect your driving ahead, instead try to relax and calm down yourself.

Some learner’s inspite of making a mistake are relaxed and had enjoyed the drive,

only to be known at the end that they have infact passed the test.

7.Useful apps for practicing:

They are many ways of practicing in a leading uproute mate driving test simulator.

There is guides available online, mock test, or free theory test app or route mate app;

which will be of great help.