When attempting your Licence Assessment, you may feel a range of emotions – i.e. pressure from your friends who already have their licenses and are driving their cars. Personally you may well be feeling threatened by the possibility that you may fail your driving test. Perhaps your Parents have an expectation that you should pass first time or the cost of the Assessment is concerning you.
….. and you will be driving with an Assessor in the car – someone whom you don’t know and whom is studying your every move!
This is a very different scenario from driving with a friendly Trainer, a parent or friend.
Keeping your mind calm and composed while completing a Licence Assessment can be a very daunting task. Here are some tips to assist you to conquer nerves and blitz your Test.
Statistics prove that it is essential to have a cool and relaxed mind to have the best chance of passing the Assessment. The pressure can seem overwhelming but as long as you have sound skills and strong preparation, you really have nothing to worry about. Sound skills include - strong road rule knowledge, well practiced physical skills and familiarity with the Assessment area.
Many people make the most rudimentary of mistakes under pressure. You can avoid many mistakes through good preparation. For example, your car must be clean, safe and roadworthy (tyres/lights, etc) and you must have the correct papers as well – such as ID/permits.
Many people make the most rudimentary of mistakes under pressure. You can avoid many mistakes through good preparation. For example, your car must be clean, safe and roadworthy (tyres/lights, etc) and you must have the correct papers as well – such as ID/permits.
While taking your driving test, be seated comfortably in an upright and alert position - definitely not lounging! Before you log in for the Assessment, adjust the positioning of your seat to operate the pedals with ease and set up your mirrors. Once in the car, impress your Assessor before starting the car, by fastening your seat belt, rechecking seat position & your mirrors.
Take a few deep breaths to settle your nerves, steady your breathing, relax your mind and body and release any extra tension. Now you are mentally ready to start your assessment.
During your assessment listen carefully to instructions from your Assessor and don’t be afraid to clarify them, but be courteous and polite. Ensure you use your signals and mirrors at appropriate times, be cautious but confident. Obey all road signs, especially speed, stop and traffic flow. Be alert at intersections and watch for special areas such as school zones, zebra crossings and crosswalks. While driving in heavy traffic, maintain a steady speed and distance between your car and the vehicle in front of it. While making turns or going through intersections be sure to look right, left and right once again.
The Assessor may choose to test you on busy or congested roads and the pressure on you may feel greater, but … the basic rules do not change. The key to driving well is using your proactive driving techniques, awareness, observation and to be in good control of your vehicle at all times.
During your assessment listen carefully to instructions from your Assessor and don’t be afraid to clarify them, but be courteous and polite. Ensure you use your signals and mirrors at appropriate times, be cautious but confident. Obey all road signs, especially speed, stop and traffic flow. Be alert at intersections and watch for special areas such as school zones, zebra crossings and crosswalks. While driving in heavy traffic, maintain a steady speed and distance between your car and the vehicle in front of it. While making turns or going through intersections be sure to look right, left and right once again.
The Assessor may choose to test you on busy or congested roads and the pressure on you may feel greater, but … the basic rules do not change. The key to driving well is using your proactive driving techniques, awareness, observation and to be in good control of your vehicle at all times.
In order to prepare for your driving test, we recommend you learn the key skills from a drivestyle Driver Trainer and then practice these skills as much as possible.
Your highly skilled drivestyle Driver Trainer will assist you to be aware of the minimum mandatory skills required at assessment, so you don’t get caught short.
Strong preparation will help you to relax and you can do your best to Blitz the Licence Assessment!
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