You can hope for dry and sunny weather when it comes to taking your test but, as we all know, there are no guarantees. Make sure you’ve practiced with your instructor in rain and shine.
Also get out on the road when it’s foggy and dark, just so you can feel confident if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
It’s impossible to know where you will be directed on the day or what traffic or hazards you’ll face along the way.
However, once you’ve selected your test centre, you can always get to know the area and test routes beforehand.
Make sure you’ve practiced on a variety of roads. A mixture of major and minor roads, country lanes and dual carriageways is important if you want to avoid any nasty surprises on test day.
It’s an obvious one to start with but turning up in good time for your test will start you off on the right foot.
Arriving late puts you at risk of missing it entirely, while rushing to get there in time will leave you feeling flustered, even if you do make it.
Arrive at your test centre 10-20 minutes beforehand so you have long enough to prepare, but won’t be waiting around too long.
Ensuring you get a good night’s sleep is also important to avoid unnecessary stress or anxiety.
