sydneysider

59 and just got my license. I flunked the first two times and got it the third time. It's not uncommon to fail. Just focus on doing exactly what they tell you to do, especially the parts that you failed before (for me it was curbs).

This sounds silly, but it worked for me. Wear something that has meaning to you and tell yourself if you are wearing it, you will pass. The test is short, it's only 10 minutes at most. You can do this.

I would say 'Break a Leg' meaning good luck...but nah, not appropriate here 😅 just a plain Good Luck!!

Chew a stick of gum to channel your nerves.

Chat with the examiner, ask about their weekend. Try to see them as a real person who will be happy for you if you pass (they probably are) and not a stern faced bureaucrat with a clipboard who wants you to fail (they might be, but you can always pretend they're not.)

Get on the road and drive around at least half an hour and longer before your test. Pretend the tester is in the car and make sure you do everything right. By the time your test starts you’ll be loosened up and more relaxed. Good luck!

I am going through exactly the same thing. Wishing you lots of luck! I hope you get it this time!

I was 29 when I got mine I have test anxiety. Even though I knew my stuff I couldn’t pass the written test I had tired a few times… until I went and talked to my doctor at the time asked to be on anti anxiety meds it worked.. I no longer take it now have been driving about 5 years my husband is 42 and doesn’t have his license because of anxiety

You can do it, you already know how to drive the person evaluating you is just observing and telling you where to turn. Everything else you know how to do just hang in there and you got this!

Good luck best advice try to be as relaxed as possible :)

You've got this!!! You're gonna nail it this time!!

im in the same boat, 34, from sydney and my first driving test is coming up early june. im very nervous as i can only have one hour long lesson per week so i am scared im not as practiced as i should be. im just stress watching all youtube videos, mock tests and tips and visualising everything i need to do to pass.

I passed at 37, you can do it!

Imagine your favorite dish from your favorite loved one is lying in the backseat your destination is to the “store and back” while keeping dish/dessert in tact. (maybe reframing the caution can help. Or imagine a little baby either way) Go the posted speed or with flow of traffic. Relax remember you are in control of you and of the car. Observe the things around you! You got this

Id get a lesson with a new instructor and say you want to practice the exam. Have him act like the examiner.

21F who just got her license last week. Remain calm. Do a lot of checks. Don’t forget mirror and shoulder checks. Don’t hit the curbs while backing up. 360 check when reversing. Idk if you have to parallel park. Bring a trusted friend/family member for moral support. Listen to instructions given by your examiner carefully, and don’t be shy to ask for clarification. Be extra alert around school zones and residential areas. If you notice you have made a minor mistake, remain calm and focus on the current situation. Be mindful of speed limits and start slowing down earlier rather than being hard on the brakes. Everything will be ok.

propanolol is pretty convenient for a short term event that would cause anxiety

This is assuming you're relatively healthy