The Day of your Test!
So when the day of your test arrives, here are some last minute checks!
-Where is your Licence? You’d be amazed how many people misplace it.
-Fuel – Is there enough fuel in your car?
-Lights – Check all signal and brake lights are working. Your test will be cancelled if not working. Headlights not working will not result in test being cancelled.
-Have you water/vape/cigarettes (if that’s your thing!) people often have one before the test and water is useful for during the test.
-Let someone else drive to test centre and park there. A nervous parent/partner is the worst thing to have if you are driving. Let them do it and you relax, maybe listen to music.
-Arrive 15 minutes before the test, but for the love of God, don’t fret if it’s 5 or 10 minutes before. If you get delayed, and arrive slightly late, just knock on Tester door and let them know you’ve arrived and apologise (if you wish).
-Take your time answering questions/road signs. If you stumble or get 1 or 2 wrong, it’s ok. They will often assist you and you can get 1 or 2 wrong without getting a mark.
-During the test, if nervous, have a breathing routine to help you relax. (Choose one that suits you, in advance of the test – email btdrivingsligo@gmail.com for some suggestions I send my pupils.)
-It’s ok to chat to yourself in the test and it’s also ok to ask the tester to repeat the instructions.
-If you are overwhelmed, then at the next stoppage (ie. before a manoeuvre), feel free to tell the tester, you need 10-15 seconds to compose yourself
-Don’t self analyse, don’t live in a mistake! Move on and focus on the next piece of road. You can analyse after.
-NEVER GIVE UP – No matter how bad you think it’s going, keep positive and optimistic til the end.
I hope these are a help and be sure to check out my online video courses in advance of the test!
Brendan Tierney is a Brand Ambassador of KennCo Insurance. KennCo Insurance understands that getting car insurance for your first car can be challenging. That’s why they offer affordable and reliable young driver car insurance. KennCo Underwriting Ltd T/A KennCo Insurance is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland. #brandambassador
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