Driving Test Nerves - how to stay calm on your driving test.

Many people are understandably nervous on their driving test and these nerves can lead to a fail. Being super nervous can cause your mind to rush or freeze which is not ideal when you are trying to drive a car. In this video I give you some tips to help you stay calm on your driving test.
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00:00 All fingers no thumbs
00:27 Warm up
01:02 Examiners
02:35 Pressure
03:07 Mindset
05:08 Food and water
05:41 Don't be late
06:10 Know the area
07:12 Patience
07:55 Going the wrong way
08:15 My tests
14:03 Don't tell
14:22 Be ready
14:41 After the test

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

What helped me on my test was pretending the Examiner was just a guy who needed a lift who wanted to go a specific route. It sounds weird but it made me calmer for some reason. I listened and did all my box ticking for the test but he was actually good to talk to. Test was over quick and only 4 minors.

[@shirleyz8278]

Thanks for this! Might try this for my 3rd test.... my nerve was killing me.

[@Sunny24247]

Tomorrow is my second day of driving I’ll use this as help 👍

[@sportsandtravelling7619]

What are the minors? Is emerging or approaching mistake a minor or serious?

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@sportsandtravelling7619 What were my 4 minors? - Control when moving off (because i stalled) - Approach Speed at Junctions (I got to the end of the junction a little too fast) - Observation at Junctions (Same junction, i were a little too fast so i didn't observe in time. Although i did observe and were safe otherwise it would have been a serious) - Positioning (Single road split back into two lanes but i noticed a little late, almost drove over the white line in the middle of them) Basically the minors i got were what even experienced drivers do on a daily basis.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@sportsandtravelling7619 Also to your second question, it depends on how much of a danger you are when you make that mistake.

[@hrisimirstefanov508]

Thank you for the tips. I just passed my test today from the first time with 0 faults. To all that are stressed, just to let you know, I am super anxious person. My last days with my instructor were just awful, a lot of serious faults. Everything it's in the mindset , today i was just focused on the road nothing else was important, not negative thoughts nothing. It is amazing feeling, best was to see my instructor with a big smile on his face , he was very proud of me . Honestly he was thinking that i will fail , but i manage to keep my mind on the road and i passed. So to all you guys like me , just try to be calm and focus. I hope I was helpful with this comment. Good luck all !!! You can do it.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear. Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@HideawayHan92]

Hi. I also have anxiety and I am sitting now waiting to be picked up for my test. I failed my first due to nerves. I feel a little calmer this time but I am trying so hard to centre myself and get rid of these jitters. I might be ok once I'm on the road going to the test centre. I have my own car for motivation but I know I need to just focus at the time in hand. Congrats for passing, wish me luck lol

[@hrisimirstefanov508]

@@HideawayHan92 Don't Worry, focus on the road only. Don't think it is exam, the instructor already teached u the important things. I know that u can do it, and usually the 2nd time its more easy. Most of my friends failed the first time and still they are great drivers. Just focus and stay calm. Positive thinking, behind the wheel u shoud be calm and the most important thing Just enjoy the driving, deep breaths.

[@sportsandtravelling7619]

Definitely a comment everyone needs here. Thank You. I also have a exam Soon and I am making some small Mistakes. Please suggest how to mAke or keep us cool. Especially in a roundabout

[@zahariacalin1096]

@@HideawayHan92 you pass?

[@eg-bc8ed]

I passed today on my 3rd attempt with 3 minors. Just want to say, for any learners, don’t be demoralised if you fail. It took a lot of patience and many difficult moments for me to pass. Also, passing a driving test can be especially difficult if the roads are not going your way (my 2nd test was in rush hour and super busy). Just make sure you concentrate, always look out for hazards and be familiar with all the tricky junctions in the area. I believe in all of you!

[@Inicolle]

Well done to you Same here , passed on my 3rd attempt ( manual ) My first attempt was in rush school hour too , on second attempt was sure I had passed , unfortunately the examiner failed me for not signaling back after signal gone off itself, the day i Passed I was sure I failed due to hesitation , obviously I didn't and I am so glad , can't imagine dealing with a waiting time for booking the test ( it's been nightmare after Covid in London ) 😊

[@ivayia]

I failed my third test last week and decided to take a month long break to clear my head a bit (doing so helped me a lot with calming down while i was still taking my lessons) hoping for a successful fourth!

[@eg-bc8ed]

@@ivayiaThat sounds like a good thing to do. There was 5 months between my 2nd and 3rd test in which I wasn’t driving as often and this just made me a calmer driver which really helped.

[@ivayia]

@@eg-bc8ed i took all three tests with a two week gap between then and by the third i didnt even want to get in the car to be honest 😭😭 a break is needed indeed

[@dubstep2496]

Got my third test tomorrow. 8:10 rush hour.

[@normie3702]

This is exactly the video I need! I failed my test last week, 2 serious faults - I went into the wrong lane and I almost pulled out in front of someone... Two mistakes I have NEVER done before 😭The nerves got to me, but hopefully next time I'll be able to remain calm. I know I can do this!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear that, try not to let it bring you down and stay positive for next time.

[@tatianac323]

I almost passed last week but failed because of nerves too :/

[@martindammable]

I failed my first attempt by also ending in the opposite lane. My teacher was quite perplexed cause we've driven that particular road many times. We even drove there an hour before. It was a case of my mind doing a hiccup. My teacher was cool about it. On our way from the test he let me drive, and we took the same route again, so as to get the bad experience out of the system and replace it with a good one. Now it's just a fun story I can tell. Don't beat yourself over the head with it. Carry on and laugh at it later.

[@dannyboy798]

Best of luck to you in the future

[@XsweetstarliteX]

This happened to me to weeks ago, failed for the exactly same reasons, but I did it today, different area, a lot calm, i talked myself through the entire test while driving and I passed! it was super calm, no minors

[@crellercorps]

That hilarious knife chase skit alone banished my anxiety for a moment

[@RedVine10]

Your advice to not go into the test TRYING NOT TO FAIL was so very helpful. This was the very issue I had. I didn’t want to make ANY mistakes, not even one. This caused me to be so anxious and overthink every maneuver I make. So, on the day of my exam I exactly did what you said. It helped my calm my nerves. And guess what? I passed without any mistakes! Thank you for your help!

[@ConquerDriving]

Wow, what an achievement! Congratulations!

[@sdwone]

Yeah... You will ALWAYS make at least one mistake on a test. I think it's a very rare thing for someone to pass with zero minors. So the best thing is to simply accept that you're Human, like the rest of us, and accept that you will make mistakes. BUT... The trick is to make sure that they're not serious ones. And that, if you know you've just made a mistake, don't let it effect you! Because what you might consider serious, the examiner... So long as they feel safe, might just put it down as a minor!

[@xCiaraLouisexx]

It’s so refreshing hearing a driving instructor saying they didn’t pass first time!! I have my driving test in the summer and I heard my family this week talk about their attempts to pass their tests and it put me at ease ☺️ definitely going to put less pressure on myself for my first test!

[@kay-473]

So true. It's depressing seeing everyone say I passed first time no minors🥺. Like seriously where are the people who failed a few times.

[@Henry-fu2hc]

@@kay-473 I've decided that they are all liars because they feel embarassed to say they didn't pass flawlessly on their first attempt ;)

[@kay-473]

@@Henry-fu2hc I agree with you. Failure is not the end, you just have to keep trying. Am proud to say I passed my 4th time and the truth is I still don't have the confidence to drive by myself so I don't.

[@silversurfermusicco5263]

Are you doing automatic? I think manual is more hassle now with gears esp in busy urban areas

[@xCiaraLouisexx]

@@silversurfermusicco5263 yes I am doing automatic ☺️

[@ohare3891]

Had my driving test today and passed first time with 2 minors. I’m honestly riddled with severe anxiety. Had around 3/4 hours of sleep last night, throw up twice and couldn’t even eat anything properly. I had less than half a banana and 2 paracetamol (recommend this btw! But actually have the whole banana 💀) I was certain I wouldn’t pass, but I did. Trust me, if I can do it, you can too! I know you might feel like you can’t or you’re not ready but if your instructor has said you are, then you are. I promise, it’s not as hard or as daunting as you think. If you have your test coming up, I promise you’ll be okay! Pass or fail, you can always redo it. It’s not a ‘be all and end all’ situation. You’ve got this. Believe in yourself, it makes a difference. Best of luck!! ❤️

[@Redisaid]

I am a 66 year old woman who moved to the UK 1 year ago from the USA. For those you feeling anxious, let me assure you that I have been driving for 50 years and even I am nervous about my test in 3 weeks because driving here is completely different than what I am used in the states, and due to all the roundabouts, spiral roundabouts, road markings instead of signs, etc. I feel like it is way more difficult to drive here. That being said, I just tell myself to treat the test as an opportunity to learn what I still need to practice and that if I pass, great, if not, try again. The one thing I miss the most about living here is my independence and not being able to just get in the car by myself. It is really important to me and I know I will achieve that eventually. Watching these videos is so helpful to me and I appreciate them and thank you for the great instructions and insight you provide. Wishing everyone the best in your driving tests!

[@gc5258]

This is me and just a mock test today. God knows how I’ll go next week. I’m so upset.

[@p11hrl]

Just passed about an hour ago with 1 minor. watched this video the night before 4 times. The points you made most definitely gave me the confidence I needed for this test, thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@greynavigator3221]

How

[@ii_amjae8471]

I just watched it & im about to watch again …. My test is tomorrow & im feeling a bit anxious although it the second time & I feel more prepared. I felt so calm as I watched through the first time . This is so helpful 🩷🩷

[@OFFICIAL__NKR]

Just passed my driving test today with 1 minor! This video was a complete life saver, thank you so much. For anyone who has their test coming up, don’t be nervous. I was panicking and on the verge of throwing up; the first 5 mins are the worst, but after that the test becomes easier. Thanks again for the amazing video!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@maia9687]

I watched this video yesterday before my driving test and you helped ease my nerves, so THANK YOU! So happy to say I passed today with 4 minors. Good luck everyone! Edit: ALSO just to add, I have ADHD and I can be a very anxious person - not noticeable in my driving - but very apparent in the leadup to an examination of sorts. So, YOU CAN DO IT!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@ThunderstyleYTB]

Apparently the ADHD must've been noticeable in my driving - my examiner made me pull maneuvers that were honestly ridiculous to the point where I felt I was being bullied. I was being limit tested as a new driver. Passed 1st time with 1 minor fault.

[@grace-emilypayne1909]

Watching this the day before my 3rd driving test. I struggle with nerves and tend to be quite tense during the test. Hoping this helps and nice to know you passed 3rd time too! 😌 hopefully be back tomorrow with a positive result 🤞🏻 Update…I passed! 🥰

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck!

[@Shanicewitter]

Passed my test yesterday after the 5th attempt! I only ever failed due to silly mistakes I’d never made until the actual test😭 2 days ago was the first time watching your videos and they really prepared me and calmed down. Thank you!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@anabautistabeavers374]

I failed today for 3rd time 😢

[@Mina-lo2sn]

I PASSED FIRST TIME TODAY WITH ZERO MINOR FAULTS!!!!!

[@Jkoal69]

Officially passed last night on first try! I even had the notoriously pissed off examiner too. But passed regardless. Richard is absolutely right that you’d do more mistakes if you’re stressed than not. Thank you Richard for all the videos of advice and driving. Goat 🐐

[@ConquerDriving]

Well done on passing your driving test. Congratulations!

[@mayawilliams35]

Congratulations 🎉

[@akosorosz7453]

goat

[@micahmicah5569]

Passed my test for the 3rd attempt today With 1 minor Watched this video over and over and couple others I was nervous at the start of it but after 5 mins it was calm Goodluck to everyone who got their test coming up You got this 😊

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@rstarkey309]

Passed my test today with 1 minor, thanks so much for these videos they have really helped me!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@kay-473]

I failed my driving test 3 times because I was always nervous and felt my driving instructor was giving me wrong information. Decided to do my 4th test with my husband in his car. The night before my test you uploaded this video and I took you advice. Really didn't worry about the test thought I failed like 2 times but thank God I passed. You really gave good advice. Treated my driving test like a drive with my husband.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@chocolateseduction89]

I also failed 3 times, hoping for a great outcome with my 4th try

[@randomshiz1810]

Failed my first test 2 weeks ago with 2 serious and 15 minor faults. Made 1silly mistake at the start of the test because of the nerves and it snowballed from there. Thank you for this video and I hope I pass my test on April 6, 2022. Edit: I passed my test today at April 6,2022 with 5 minors!

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your next test!

[@ggameplayguide]

How did you get a test so quickly I booked mine in November and it is at the end of april

[@onyxon7740]

Random shiz, you failed to follow the tips in the video, now everyone knows when you have the test and will ask you if you have passed :)

[@randomshiz1810]

@@onyxon7740 I passed my test with 5 minors today!

[@tuffshark]

Well done ✅👍🏾 congratulations

[@raimondgnambodoe5535]

Passed my test today, 4th attemp(17 Jan), and I've watched your video night before, very helpful!!! Don't tell anyone you going for it !!! You are right! I'm confident but the 1st time I have failed due to bad observation at the end of the test in the test centre. 2&3 time I was very nervous as I've told my family ,fiancee about it, 4th time I went quitly and focused on the now and I was less nervous !!! For all of you trying Don't give up and don't be diissarthened ,failure is part of success!!!!! Thanks again for sharing those great tips !!!!

[@paulodemello7834]

Thank you so much for this! Watched this a few times before my test yesterday and passed with 3 minors!! My nephew was born 2 hours later at 5:40pm, I'm now a driver and an Uncle :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@eustace6046]

this comment is so cute! happy to hear of both you passing and the birth of your nephew

[@TechSpree1]

I have my FOURTH test in a weeks time.. was feeling a bit hopeless at this point but your video really helped, especially how you said you got fed up with feeling anxious! Update: Passed 5th try!!!!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your test!

[@TechSpree1]

@@ConquerDriving thanks!!

[@camyeoman4180]

@@TechSpree1 did you pass?

[@TechSpree1]

@@camyeoman4180 no, I forgot I was in a school zone and sped up to 60km instead of 40 🥲

[@charlotte_beomgyu7497]

@@TechSpree1 Don't give up you will pass next time !❤️❤️ stay optimistic

[@markodespotov1455]

ive had similar experience as you did but my heart rate goes up as well when i get anxious but i learned that if you breathe in fully and exhale for like 8 seconds your heart rate normalizes and i used that few times during the test and it helped me pass significantly

[@joannethilwind3334]

Wow thank you thought it was only me I literally can’t breathe at the thought of my test will try xxx

[@markodespotov1455]

@@joannethilwind3334 yea usualy when was at traffic lights i did this technique few times and just focus myself on what am i doing right now and it did the job for me. good luck tho

[@teatotaller2924]

@@joannethilwind3334 hey, how'd you go?

[@BLHorsemanship1]

This video explains exactly how I feel and is just what I needed. I am absolutely fine driving independently but in lessons/tests I make mistakes because of the fear of being watched. Not many understand how I feel but this but I perfectly. This is a huge help and I feel positive for my next test

[@ajojoseph8931]

I watched this video yesterday and today I got passed my driving test. As he said, I followed his words. Forget about the past or future. Be at the present. This is it. You can do it. I was chanting this in my mind. 😂 Thank you so much mate. 👍

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@kjdee140]

After failing twice, I learned to relax by not getting too attached to the outcome. I was able to stay level-headed and pass!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear, congratulations on staying calm and passing!

[@kjdee140]

@@ConquerDriving And I passed my test on the day that my extended permit was going to expire!

[@pirate11n11]

Staying calm under pressure is really important for all the situations and this video nicely explains the need of it in the driving test. During my test today, I thought I did 3-4 major driver faults but the important thing is I maintained my composure and kept driving like I would after every mistake. In the end, I got like 8 minors and PASSED the test. Thanks again for this great video, I would have ended doing many more mistakes and failed if I had kept thinking about what I thought as majors :)

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@user-fn4uu8if9e]

I passed my test first time this morning with zero minors! 🎉 I’ve had very stop-start lessons over the past year due to various reasons, but your videos have really helped me with my driving and this video in particular really helped with my nerves 😄 I found that as soon as the test started I didn’t feel nervous anymore because I had to be so alert and focused on the road! Thank you so much!!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@keiganemslie2519]

Man you genuinely seem like you were born to do this, your awesome, your really good at explaining and showing examples in all of your videos.👌

[@minhtam1998]

I passed my fourth times in last 2 months and still watching your videos, so helpful and thank you so much !

[@mdoohan513]

Passed this week fella. Your videos did a lot to help me prepare. Good luck to everyone viewing, you’ve got it covered

[@blueninjanoname7338]

Great video, I really struggle with nerves it's such an ugly feeling, learning that you failed a couple times is very reassuring oddly enough. Thank you 👍

[@mellowillow]

I’m learning manual currently and your videos have been an amazing help! Thanks for posting. Drove a bit late last night and I felt a bit more confident. Maybe I’ll be driving in regular traffic soon. 🤞🏾

[@michaelarcher6278]

A brilliant video, you described my driving test experience 48 years ago. Three tests, one mistake on 1st, terrible 2nd and gave up on third but still passed. Been driving ever since with a clean licence. Best £80 I ever spent and that was a lot of money back in the seventies.

[@bwalyashula7912]

You are the best teacher I have ever come across, recently started driving lessons and the manual transmission seems so difficult. Your videos are helping a lot

[@Mrjoboo1]

This video is flipping amazing I’ve been watching videos about nerves on the driving test and they all say the same useless thing but THIS is just full of amazing tips!!!

[@theamazingstarn]

Richard, thankyou so much for all the effort you put into your channel! I've been an avid watcher early on into my driving lessons, and your videos helped teach new new knowledge, as well as consolidate things I learnt in my lessons. I just watched this video this morning before my lesson and passed first time on a manual car with 9 minors!!! So happy with my result and I know your videos contributed a lot towards making me feel more confident. I'll be watching new videos even though I've passed, to improve my new driver skills! Take care :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@lordpoppadom7813]

Watched this video 4 times before my test, and I passed first time with 2 minors! Thank you so much!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@Muser4Life]

Thank you for being vulnerable. I'm a student driver and a therapist - I think you did a great job in reassuring us - even the driving experts have made mistakes and have learned from it.

[@kyle_fletcher18]

Passed my driving test last Friday and your videos really did help me, thank you 😁

[@sixish]

Would have loved this video a month ago, but I passed my test anyways thankfully. There is so much truth to the "screw it" mentality of whether or not passing is critical. If failing is not a big deal, then you will have better focus on the driving. I went in with very low expectations having had my driving instructor unintentionally kill all my confidence, she got sick before my exam, so I had my warmup with another one who helped me understand some weaknesses I was having that day like mirror checking. It put me at ease knowing what my weaknesses were going in. My examiner was nice enough, making a few jokes before we went and asked me if I preferred small talk or silence while driving, I prefer not having to focus on talking while I'm driving so it was a quiet ride which helped me out a lot. I remember thinking I had failed at a relatively early stage in my exam, and I found it quite freeing actually. I relaxed a lot and just focused on what I was doing, I didn't get hung up on errors like I had previously because in my mind it didn't really matter because I would have to book another test so I just treated it like practice. Gotta say I was quite shocked to learn I had passed.

[@laszlotari6812]

This will be my 4th time coming up next week.... Wish me luck on monday! Thank you for your help and stories made me feel a bit better! ✌️

[@KilliKonKarnage]

Thanks so much to all the content online. Helped immensely in passing my test just yesterday. Cheers Conquer Driving.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing your driving test!

[@supadupa1732]

Past practical test with 4 minors over a year ago watching your videos still watching till this day ✌️

[@TheForeword]

This channel is amazing. I spent the last four days watching several of your videos and today I passed my test at the first attempt with only three minors. I had a great instructor, and I have to give him credit, but I really believe these videos pushed me over the line. Keep up the great work, Richard.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@sinkuabhi1]

Great tips as always! Your videos helped me a lot in my prep, still watch it though I passed my test two months ago. :-)

[@EvtheNev]

I'm not from the UK, and I already have a full licence, but I still watch and love all of your vids! 😄 Always learning!

[@tcn0515]

Cheers boss, watched this video yesterday and took my test today. Passed with 3 minors and I'm chuffed. Your videos have always been brilliant and your hill start tips made me a subscriber. Can't thank you enough!

[@isomcbuckets9563]

Passed my test the other day and it was massively to do with your tutorials. Thanks a lot for the help!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@Wooioi]

Passed today thanks to your videos! Best tip I received from your videos is getting into 2nd gear when coming to junctions and roundabouts. Thanks for everything!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@jamiemcintosh5197]

Passed my test a few months ago, and can say to anyone wondering all these tips are brilliant and I would fully recommend them

[@jamiejackson5169]

My test is next Friday. Nerves really effect me and I’m worried it will get the best of me, this video is fantastic. Thank you for the great content

[@emanobop93]

Watched this a few times before my test today and I passed with 3 minors!!! I had the worst practice with my instructor beforehand but all the tips in this kept me calm during my test. Good luck to whoever has a test coming up. You can do it!

[@theSpicyPrince]

Richard, your channel has been SO helpful. I just an hour ago passed my test first time, with 1 minor, and I couldn't be more chuffed. This morning I was sick with anxiety - I couldn't eat, couldn't focus, felt like I was going to vomit, but watching this video plus others on your channel really settled my nerves. I was in the position of it being important for me to pass as my partner is heavily pregnant, and the pandemic plus test scarcesness has meant severe delays in me getting a chance to take my test, so I was worried it might be another 6 month delay if I failed. I was also taking the test in my own car, which meant I didn't have an instructor to help calm me before the test, but you filled that role perfectly virtually!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@alexei2k896]

God I could've used this video about 2 months ago, I passed my test first try but I managed to do quite literally everything that you've advised not to do, no wonder I was a bomb waiting to explode as I set off, I 100% agree with not telling anyone you have a test booked the most, most of my friends are absolute car heads and it put me under a lot of pressure with the thought of telling them I failed if I had done so. Even though I have my full license now I'm going to continue to watch these videos as improvement doesn't plateau just because you passed a test, keep the great content coming

[@theduckingcasual5870]

Thanks so much for your videos, passed second try day before yesterday and I used a lot of information I got from your videos in my test. Really helped to quell my nerves a little watching this day of. To anyone about to take their test: you will be nervous, i don’t think anyone can avoid that. But as long as you’re driving is safe, they can’t fail you.

[@vikkiwihioka5591]

Passed my test yesterday first try after just 13 hours of driving lessons- busy work schedule etc. This particular video was really helpful- watched several times and honestly I remembered everything you said during the test. I drove rather than worrying about not making mistakes. I also did not tell anyone I had a driving test coming up and everyone was happy when I told them I had passed.Thank you so much for the videos. You are an amazing driving instructor and teacher.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@vikkiwihioka5591]

@@ConquerDriving Thanks

[@beautywithemma7029]

Today is my driving test I will definitely take on board all this advice and fingers crossed! Edit: I PASSED with 5 minors I was very nervous but it wasn’t to bad and your videos have helped me so much so thankyou!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@m1997]

brilliant advice, it's inspiring and relieving to hear such a fantastic driver and teacher actually passed on his third attempt, really drives home the point that driving is a skill we all learn over time with effort and aren't born with. Your videos are a godsend and an absolute service to the driving public. Thank you so much for all that you do!

[@salim.mohamed.9720]

Thank You @Conquer Driving….I passed my test after watching your channels….This is legit

[@denissherry9163]

Another great video Richard thank you. I passed my driving test in Ireland last week (second attempt, two months later). You've been so helpful with all your help and tips. Thank you again. Keep up the great work.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@jasonmckenzie5341]

Passed my test today on my third attempt. I stumbled across this video on my way to the test and it seriously helped calm my nerves. Thank you! To everyone out there trying to pass, stay calm, stay focused and believe in yourself 🥳

[@nosir1479]

i love how you got someone to chase you. 10/10 for effort

[@jayg9757]

I absolutely enjoyed this video! Great lad, very friendly, happy and relatable. You've made me feel calmer about my test. Thank you.

[@Martichatte]

I passed my driving test today, 1st attempted! Would like to say massive thank you to you, I have been watching your videos religiously and it’s really helped me out a lot! My instructor was amazing, and the combo with your really well explained videos did the magic for it today! I was stressed, of course, but managed my parallel park (without the first minutes of the test) and that boosted my confidence. Everything went really good. I am so happy! Thank youuuuu for all your amazing videos 🥰 xx

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@ottooctavius9552]

I just passed my test a few hours ago after my 5th attempt. I was super nervous and my heart was absolutely racing but this video really helped. Especially the part about making a mistake in the practice run so you don’t do so in the test. I passed with no minors. This video was so reassuring

[@clareshortall1228]

Just to say thank you for your insight and empathy on this topic, as well as the attention to detail in all your videos. It was also a relief to hear a self confesed car-nut had failed a few times :D Learning in my early 40s, I had felt the pressure of learning to drive for about 25 years (a rocky start in my late teens plus my family paying for my brother's lessons but not mine did not help, then I just kept putting it off). Added to this, I now live in Spain, so one of the many hurdles the fact there would be THREE other people in the car during my exam (my instructor, the examiner and another candidate - yes you have to sit through each other's test!). Long story short, I passed first time!! It took me two days just to process that :D I will return to these videos again and again. To anyone else out there who struggling with lack of self-confidence , you can definitely do this!

[@sherrylyneanneordanza]

Thank you soooo much for all the videos you are uploading it helps me a lot during my lessons. I passed my practical test today with 2 minors by remembering most of your tips! Thank you

[@msteamstesting2042]

Got my license last week. Your videos have been super helpful in understanding different technicalities of driving. Thanks a lot mate!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@philhart2671]

Just wanted to say a massive thanks for this video and the rest of your content, Richard. They really helped me conquer (no pun intended) my driving nerves and were often more informative and reassuring than my actual lessons! Passed on my first attempt with 4 minors last week and owe a lot of credit to this channel's advice on both the technical and psychological aspects.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear and that pun was why I came up with the name Conquer Driving. Thank you for your generosity and I hope you continue to find the videos interesting.

[@dust9307]

Passed my drivers test today here in Aus!! All this is in no small part thanks to your brilliant advice on this channel Richard, and I’m very grateful! Thanks a bunch :)

[@samuellewis571]

Just wanted to say thank you. I passed my test today, and it was great. I headed your advice and it got myself through the test

[@dt5603]

Listened to this in the morning before my test and it helped, was so nervous shaking like a leaf and have bad anxiety - I passed first time with no minors, thank you!!💜

[@coldairballoon1395]

Thank you mate, I just passed on my 3rd try, just like you. Your lighthearted and quirky way really lifted my mood and gave me a moral and self confidence boost for the test today! Thank you very much! What helped me was that I read a book just before starting the test

[@MadSniper553]

Glad I can watch this without worrying about the test anymore 😊🥳

[@tobyntoby]

This is so true! Focus on NOW, and don't mind what the examiner is doing other than his/her oral instructions.

[@jamestorrens645]

As someone who passed my driving test first time a few months ago, the best thing I can say is just do your best to control your nervousness. Meditate, do deep breathing or whatever is necessary to keep yourself from getting too nervous. If you pass or fail, then it is what it is.

[@xavierssembusi6651]

Two days ago I thanked you for your videos helping me to pass my test but I didn’t mention that I failed twice before I passed third time around for the exact reason you mentioned there, nerves , passing my first two tests at the time and getting a license was a major key to my day today life, failing seemed like not an option. The intense pressure created nerves on both days that I did things during the failed tests that I haven’t done before with my instructor or in my driving ie driving on the wrong side of the road , stalling on a turn left junction and at one point my clutch foot was shaking so badly because I was scared of stalling the car or rolling back wards in a car that had hill assist and added on gas for you . For my third test my wife told me it’s okay if you don’t get it this time and we worked out an alternative plan to our worries and she told me to focus on the driving not the pressures of our lives and it was the best drive I have driven with an examiner in the car. Whoever is going for the test , just find a way to calm those nerves , trust me they get to you.

[@FlashGTV]

Not sat my test yet but could be next week, Been watching your videos since I started and honestly feel more confident every lesson, Looking forward to getting out there and being more independent.

[@segun5565]

Just want to say a big thank you for all your help through your vids! Recently just passed on my 3rd attempt. It’s amazing to see someone walk in their God given purpose. God bless you Sir. 🙏🏾

[@JadeH9989]

I really needed to see your video today! I’ve got my first (and hopefully last) test on Friday & the nerves have well and truly kicked in today, after a few days of feeling confident. Your advice regarding driving normally & not as if you’re trying to pass your test really resonated with me and is such a good point - my instructor wouldn’t be letting me go for it if he didn’t think I was capable, I’m just going to drive like I usually do & hope that’s enough to get me my pass. Will be revising with your other videos this evening! Thanks so much 😊🚗

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy to here the video is helpful, good luck with your test tomorrow!

[@Miles2Go_]

I have my driving test in 2 days, and after watching this video I feel alot better about going into it! I suffer from social anxiety so I’m naturally a very anxious person, but I have a feeling these tips will help big time! :)

[@dragonsong2327]

I really needed this video! My test is tomorrow so really feeling the nerves now. Thank you for all your videos, they've been super helpful!

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your test tomorrow!

[@CameronCurtis-gu4gi]

Passed my test today just wanted to say a big thank you Richard. Your videos helped a lot

[@aurangzaibkhan9844]

Passed my driving test today. Your videos have been phenomenal. Thank you so much!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@zipeeeeez]

Tips in this video are absolutely solid. I personally only had a little sort of mild feel of anxiety on my warm up drive plus me and my instructor have been pulled over by the police on the day of my test :D (just a regular check thing tho). My experience (disclaimer - this is is not a tip) : When it came to a start of my test I just switched off myself in terms of nerves or thinking too much in the way that I just drove the best I could with an approach that I don't want to repeat this thing again. Passed it with a 4 minors last week. P.S. I know every person is different, but this is what worked for me :) Good luck !

[@smarakp165]

Thank you, Richard! I have been watching your videos and they have been very helpful. I passed my test today, first attempt. Keep going, you are helping many like me. Cheers.

[@ShazainRehman690]

you explain it so well, dunno how you do it really..i learnt almost everything from you..haven’t passed my test yet, m sure it will be soon..thank you for all your efforts..i wish that all the driving instructors were like you..i mean learner oriented and not just focus on money..

[@peaceout8230]

Today I had an exam and it was my second one. I watched this vid and bro I PASSED EVERY THING U SAID WAS SO HELPFUL. From not thinking too much into a future nor past all the way to concentrate on the present and to calm yourself because it's not like u are driving for the instructor, your re doing this for yourself. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH I CANT WAIT TO CELEBRATE IT WITH MY FAMILY

[@harrisont2004]

This video saved me this week. Nerves would have definitely got to me in my test today without your tips and the story of you not passing twice. Passed with three minors. Thank you!!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@slonkijippie]

Ive had my license for 12 years, still enjoy your videos :)

[@putrific8]

the section about you talking about past test fails was incredibly comforting- I have my third shot at it today and I actually failed my second the same way you did (stopped behind a car trying to pull out, turned my indicator on, held up a bit of traffic trying to get out). I've been told I can have music on as I drive, which has helped me Incredibly in the few refresher lessons ive had this week, and hopefully going into it ill be way more relaxed :)

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it went well.

[@vilmajumila5392]

Hello! I have been watching your videos whilst preparing for my test and they were such a huge huge help! Very clear explanations and demonstrations, it really helped me for the big day. I passed first time with 2 minors on 22 April and just want to say a massive massive thank you for all you do! All the best ❤️

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@_Richard_F___]

I've passed my test , so no idea why I'm watching this. I guess we are always learning.. When my examiner had a smile and was light-hearted and even spoke a few words. You change the whole atmosphere and made me feel more comfortable

[@causehavoc3107]

Thank you so much, I have passed just this morning. I have been watching all your videos and they have massively improved my confidence in driving. By far the most informative channel for passing Uk driving test.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@EllaMaiHolmes]

This is such a great video. My third test is coming up this week and I’m the same as you, got much more anxious as I wasn’t nervous at all on the first test, perfect drive but failed for something silly which I still argue should have been a minor fault💔 and second test my nerves totally took over and had a really tutty and judgy examiner. Hoping third times a charm, i don’t think anything can be as bad as my last test so can only go up from here!

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your next test!

[@amylynch8774]

I’m in a similar situation however my first test was awful, my second test I thought I had passed, as it was the smoothest drive I had ever done. Got back and it was a fail. Now I have my third coming up and I can’t stop worrying about failing. It’s the wait times for tests that make it hard for me!

[@charlotte_beomgyu7497]

@@amylynch8774 Don't give up you will pass soon ❤️🦋 I believe in you be optimistic :) Im also doing my driving licence for a long time...

[@november9046]

What an incredible thumbnail! I've got my test in a week or so. I'm a very anxious person by nature and I'm worried they're gonna sabotage me. Time will tell. This video helped a lot! thank you

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your test!

[@ezinneimoh4762]

Thanks to you and your AMAZING videos that Iv had on replay, I passed my test today with 5 minors! Thank u so much for what you do and continue to do and for free !xx

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, thanks for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@harrydifelice7693]

This video is great man ! Thanks so much. I was bricking it for my test today but this video allowed me to stay calm and now I've passed with only four driving faults.

[@mariamthomas2749]

I remember watching this video last week the night before my test. Thank you very much, Richard. I had my test at Bolton in the morning and it was my second attempt. I passed with 2 driving faults. Your videos are just so amazing. Thanks again and keep creating more for super nervous people like me! May your channel continue to shine and grow!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@mariamthomas2749]

@@ConquerDriving Thanks Richard. Good luck with your channel! You're helping people in more ways than you realize.