Managing driving test nerves

Nervousness is a natural reaction to tests and exams. And driving tests are no different. Driving examiners know this, and they’ll do their best to help you relax.

Why it’s important to practise ways of managing your nerves

Being able to manage your nerves is a really important skill – and not just for your driving test. You might be nervous the first time you:

drive in an unfamiliar city on your own
have to deal with a really complex roundabout
drive on country roads at night

So learning how to manage your nerves is a vital skill for new drivers.