overcoming Driving test nerves

[librarylady]

I have taken three practical driving tests and failed all of them, through nerves. I nearly passed the first time, I only failed on reversing, which I had reversed earlier into the same space perfectly. I have done two more tests and failed again, I go to pieces completely when there is an examiner sat next to me. Any ideas of what might help, hypnotherapy? I am assuming my ADI knows what he is doing, as one test was over 1 year ago.

[chazza]

I failed mine twice because of nerves!  The third time, my dr prescribed me a 10mg beta blocker which i suspect may have been a placebo but it worked!  I also took rescue remedy just before going in. 

 

Since then i have discovered Aspen (similar to Rescue remedy) from holland and barretts is even better for panicky situations!

[spinchimp]

After failing 4 tests my wife was also prescribed betablockers and she then passed. I think they actually keep you calm.

[librarylady]

Actually I already take two types of anti-depressant because I suffer from anxiety and depression. The driving instructer says my reactions are OK, but  I do have trouble concentrating, my last test was 15th june, he asked me to do the reverse parking first, again I had done it perfectly less than 5 minutes ago into the same space, I knew if I messed it up I would fail, and sure enough, failed agin!

[librarylady]

I actually already take anti-depressants so I can't take beta-blockers as well. The instructor says my reactions are ok, and that I drive well normally, I do have problems with concentration, but it is so galling to have done a reverse correctly when I arrive at the test centre and then go out and back in to the same bay and mess it up because the examiner is there.

[pixi]

hi librarylady I'm gonna get the mickey taken out of me cos of this but I only passed on my 7th test.  It was all because of nerves, i too went to pieces as soon as the examiner got in the car with me.  My instructor sat in on 2 tests and said i was doing nothing wrong just seemed way too nervous, he suggested after failing my 3rd test that i go to docs and get something to calm my nerves but i was too scared in case it made me too relaxed if you know what i mean?  Anyway after failing my 6th test, i went to the docs and explained, straight away she prescribed some diazepam(real low dose) to take before doing my test,  I did this and as I was having my test i just felt so calm i was thinking 'I've passed this time' and i did.  Lots and lots of good luck to you next time you have a test and dont forget to let us know how you get on

[loobie]

I would completely recommend rescue remedy. I mixed it with other bach stuff which i think was elm, olive and something else. All the ones that say they calm you. I wasn't nervous at all through my two tests (failed first cos i bumped the curb!). Have a look at the different range of bach remedies found in boots and give them a go. All you have to do is put in the dosage in a glass/bottle of water and swig. There is no limit on how much. it really does work. Good luck, you can do it.

[rosandjohn]

My poor nephew has just failed for the 5th time. I wonder if anyone else has benefitted from having someone they know in the car with them.