Motoring » Buying A Car On The Road Learning Safe Driving Driving Abroad Maintenance Road Rage On Two Wheels Emotive     If you're a nervous driver or feel over-anxious about your test: Don't rush it - get as much practice as you can and only apply for your test when you feel confident that you are safe. If you're worried about the theory test, ask friends and family to test you to familiarise yourself with the questions. In your last two lessons, ask your instructor to concentrate on the manoeuvres you find most difficult. Practice in your head - it's been proven that you can improve your ability to perform coordinated tasks by imagining doing them. Book the first available driving test of the day. If you take your test early in the morning you will have less time to worry about it. On the day of your test Think positively. As soon as you get up in the morning, tell yourself that you are going to get through the day calmly. Just before the test, relax by taking a few slow deep breaths. Clench and then relax your muscles to relieve tension. Remember that some nervousness is normal and that it can improve your performance. After the test, reward yourself for doing the test. Do something that you enjoy. Even if you haven't passed, you will have learned a great deal. You can build on these skills in order to pass next time. Decide on what steps you can take to improve your technique and ask your instructor for advice.