It is understandable, but pupils taking their test usually feel they are at a disadvantage compared to the examiner. He is bound to know more than you and you are probably the 'umpteenth' person he has had the displeasure of sitting next to today. He is probably bored out of his skin and just can't wait to have another kid in the car who thinks they can drive!!! You and your driving are instantly forgettable and he has no interest in whether you live or die, let alone pass the test!!!
Let me tell you something you may not know...
Examiners are human too!!!
They are just aching to find someone with a spark of ability and common sense. They know you are new to driving and they want you to pass (yes - they do). They will excuse the odd hiccup, such as a stall or a touch of the curb - just as long as they can see that this is not how you always drive.
Now you know this - take advantage of it!!!
There is the classic saying that 'if you've got it, flaunt it' and to some extent, do it. I'm not advocating short skirts and low-cut blouses, but look the part, look professional & business like. If you don't feel comfortable like this, at least take some care in your appearance. This will do 2 things: 1 - make you look confident to the examiner and 2 - give you a more 'can - do' attitude that will dispel some of those nerves.
On the subject of nerves, there is no problem conversing with your examiner and telling them just how nervous you really are today. If you lay it on a bit thick (over emphasise it a bit), there is a chance that your examiner will be a bit more forgiving in the first part of the test and they are going to be suitably impressed about your abilities as you appear to be better that you first thought.
Keep a dialogue with your examiner. This is not to say that you should tell him your life story as you go around, but remark on what you see around you, such as 'he was a bit fast wasn't he?' or 'this is the way to the big roundabout isn't it?' This shows that you are looking ahead, spotting problems and are aware of your surroundings. The examiner will feel more confident that you know what you are doing and where you are going.
Some pupils find it helps to say what they see and what they are doing, such as 'OK, clucth down, into first, gas, biting point, mirrors, indicate, blind spot, hand brake' and off you go. Don't worry that you sound like you should be in an asylum, the examiner will have seen & now heard your thought patterns, that will allow him to understand your logic at any complicated junctions etc.
If you have made an absolute 'pig's ear' of a manoeuvre, catch it before you complete it and ask the examiner, very nicely, if you can start the manoeuvre again. If you have not completed the manoeuvre and have not taken up too much time, they are very likely to agree to your request. You have now got a second chance - don't blow it - do it correctly.
If you are looking for any more advice on driving, please contact GT Driving school by going to our website at http://www.gtdrivingschool.net .
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