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1. Don\u2019t rush
\nOnce you start learning to drive, you\u2019ll probably want to do your test and get licensed as quickly as possible. However, it\u2019s important to give yourself enough time to prepare and not to rush into the test before you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n

2. Take a Mock Test
\nLots of driving schools<\/a> offer mock tests. The mock should exactly replicate the real test environment, with the same expectation of independent driving, the same kind of interaction with the acting examiner and the same non-driving elements, such as an eye test or brief theory<\/a> quiz.<\/p>\n

This prepares you for the format and atmosphere of the actual test, so that you can focus entirely on your driving.<\/p>\n

3. Warm Up
\nDon\u2019t get into the car for the first time when you\u2019re starting the exam. Ask to book some time before your test to practice in the test car. This gives you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the vehicle, make sure the seat and steering wheel are comfortably adjusted and practice the basic manoeuvres you\u2019ll need to perform in the test.<\/p>\n

4. Get the basics right
\nIt\u2019s natural to stress about the most complicated tasks involved in your driving test. However, instead of worrying about parallel parking, three point turns or hill starts focus on the simple steps that you know you have perfected. This guarantees that you\u2019re concentrating and don\u2019t make mistakes in these areas. It may also distract you from the tougher manoeuvres.<\/p>\n

5. Mistakes happen \u2013 don\u2019t panic
\nVery few people get a perfect score in their driving tests; even those who pass are likely to slip up once or twice. If something goes wrong, don\u2019t panic or assume that you have failed. Stay cool, take a moment to regroup and continue. Don\u2019t let one mistake cause another.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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