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Monday, 28 July 2014
B & Q roundabouts in Milton Keynes
Don't understand this roundabout in Bletchley and need help.
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Friday, 25 July 2014
Sunday, 20 July 2014
Driving test nerves. How to control them.
Driving test nerves
Exams are nerve-wracking at the best of times, and driving tests can feel particularly harrowing.
After all, with written exams if you get something wrong you can always go back and cross it out, whereas if you reverse into a bollard on your practical test then your fate is sealed.Knowing that someone is watching and judging your every move can be pretty bizarre as well.
It would be enough to make most people feel self-conscious if they were just carrying out an everyday task such as opening their post, let alone demonstrating a complex skill like driving.So if you've got your test coming up and you're feeling anxious about it, then remember you're not alone.
Most people suffer from nerves to some extent and they can in fact be beneficial by raising your adrenaline levels and making you more alert. The challenge is keeping them under control. And getting it right first time is more expensive: the practical test now costs £62 and the theory is now £31. Here are the top 10 tips for overcoming your driving test nerves and passing your practical test.
Top 10 tips for passing your driving test
1: confidence
Remind yourself that instructor wouldn't be putting you in for your test if he or she didn't think you were good enough. During your lessons you're already driving at a standard where they consider you're safe and responsible enough to be on your own. Now all you've got to do is to show the examiner what you're capable of and that driving licence is all yours!
2: visualise
Tap into the power of visualisation and positive thinking - sports stars use it regularly to help them attain their peak performance. Spend time imagining yourself successfully carrying out difficult manoeuvres and dealing confidently with heavy traffic. This will reinforce the message to your subconscious mind that you can do these things and lessen the likelihood of you falling apart on your test.
3: support
Get support. Talking through any anxieties with friends, family and your instructor will help you feel more positive, and many of them will be able to give you useful advice and encouragement. Herbal remedies for nerves such as Kalms can be helpful - but you do have to start taking them a couple of weeks in advance to reap the full benefits.
4: breathe
Breathing exercises can be very useful - practicing them doesn't have to involve sitting cross-legged in a room surrounded by burning incense. Just focusing on your in and out breaths will have a soothing effect - you might like to try counting the breaths, or focusing on a mantra such as 'I feel calm'.
5: flower power
Many ex-learners put their success down to Bach Rescue Remedy. This is a new-age concoction of 'flower essences' developed by Dr Edward Bach, a Harley Street doctor and homeopath. It's available from most health food shops and has a reputation for being very effective in stressful situations.
6: eat a banana
Shortly before your test, eat a banana. It's well-known among instructors as the driving test superfood, for the following reasons - bananas are full of B vitamins, which help calm the nerves. They contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into seratonin, the 'happy hormone' - which will keep your mood upbeat. And they're also high in potassium. When we are stressed our metabolic rate rises and potassium levels decrease. Eating a high-potassium snack like a banana will help rebalance the levels of this important mineral, normalise your heartbeat and send extra oxygen to the brain.
7: distract yourself
Sitting in the waiting room before your test is often the situation where people feel the most anxious. It's a good idea to bring a book or magazine to distract yourself. If you've been practicing breathing exercises, this is an excellent time to get them going. And remind yourself that this is the worst bit - once you're actually on your test you'll be so busy concentrating on the road that your nerves will ease off.
8: pretend to be a taxi
If the thought of being tested freaks you out, stop thinking of it as a test - instead imagine that you're taking someone home and as you don't know where they live they have to give you directions. If you've failed your test through nerves several times, then the answer is to ask your instructor to get your driving above the standard required by the test. That way you can underperform due to anxiety on the day, but still be of a high enough standard to get that vital pass.
Maria McCarthy is the author
After all, with written exams if you get something wrong you can always go back and cross it out, whereas if you reverse into a bollard on your practical test then your fate is sealed.Knowing that someone is watching and judging your every move can be pretty bizarre as well.
It would be enough to make most people feel self-conscious if they were just carrying out an everyday task such as opening their post, let alone demonstrating a complex skill like driving.So if you've got your test coming up and you're feeling anxious about it, then remember you're not alone.
Most people suffer from nerves to some extent and they can in fact be beneficial by raising your adrenaline levels and making you more alert. The challenge is keeping them under control. And getting it right first time is more expensive: the practical test now costs £62 and the theory is now £31. Here are the top 10 tips for overcoming your driving test nerves and passing your practical test.
Top 10 tips for passing your driving test
1: confidence
Remind yourself that instructor wouldn't be putting you in for your test if he or she didn't think you were good enough. During your lessons you're already driving at a standard where they consider you're safe and responsible enough to be on your own. Now all you've got to do is to show the examiner what you're capable of and that driving licence is all yours!
2: visualise
Tap into the power of visualisation and positive thinking - sports stars use it regularly to help them attain their peak performance. Spend time imagining yourself successfully carrying out difficult manoeuvres and dealing confidently with heavy traffic. This will reinforce the message to your subconscious mind that you can do these things and lessen the likelihood of you falling apart on your test.
3: support
Get support. Talking through any anxieties with friends, family and your instructor will help you feel more positive, and many of them will be able to give you useful advice and encouragement. Herbal remedies for nerves such as Kalms can be helpful - but you do have to start taking them a couple of weeks in advance to reap the full benefits.
4: breathe
Breathing exercises can be very useful - practicing them doesn't have to involve sitting cross-legged in a room surrounded by burning incense. Just focusing on your in and out breaths will have a soothing effect - you might like to try counting the breaths, or focusing on a mantra such as 'I feel calm'.
5: flower power
Many ex-learners put their success down to Bach Rescue Remedy. This is a new-age concoction of 'flower essences' developed by Dr Edward Bach, a Harley Street doctor and homeopath. It's available from most health food shops and has a reputation for being very effective in stressful situations.
6: eat a banana
Shortly before your test, eat a banana. It's well-known among instructors as the driving test superfood, for the following reasons - bananas are full of B vitamins, which help calm the nerves. They contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into seratonin, the 'happy hormone' - which will keep your mood upbeat. And they're also high in potassium. When we are stressed our metabolic rate rises and potassium levels decrease. Eating a high-potassium snack like a banana will help rebalance the levels of this important mineral, normalise your heartbeat and send extra oxygen to the brain.
7: distract yourself
Sitting in the waiting room before your test is often the situation where people feel the most anxious. It's a good idea to bring a book or magazine to distract yourself. If you've been practicing breathing exercises, this is an excellent time to get them going. And remind yourself that this is the worst bit - once you're actually on your test you'll be so busy concentrating on the road that your nerves will ease off.
8: pretend to be a taxi
If the thought of being tested freaks you out, stop thinking of it as a test - instead imagine that you're taking someone home and as you don't know where they live they have to give you directions. If you've failed your test through nerves several times, then the answer is to ask your instructor to get your driving above the standard required by the test. That way you can underperform due to anxiety on the day, but still be of a high enough standard to get that vital pass.
Maria McCarthy is the author
Friday, 18 July 2014
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
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Monday, 7 July 2014
Tips for driving test nerves
Hints and Tips from other learner drivers to help banish those driving test nerves
Here are some hints and tips from other learner drivers about how they overcame driving test nerves:
Think of all the good times that you’re going to have when you pass your test.
Imagine that you’re a taxi driver and you’re taking someone home and have to follow their directions.
Chill out with friends before your test to help relax.
Chewing on chewing gum.
Bach’s rescue remedy.
Have a positive attitude – “I will try my best but if I fail then at least I’ve tried”
Don’t have a big meal before your test – it will make you feel sluggish and tired.
Hypnotherapy.
Ask your instructor to sit in on your test – a familiar face in the car can make you feel more at ease.
Nelson’s Back Rescue Remedy.
Don’t tell everybody when your test is!
Eat a bowl of porridge before your test.
Beta Blockers.
Listen to music before your test.
If you’ve found a great way to overcome driving test nerves, why not let us know.
www.travis-drive.co.uk
Here are some hints and tips from other learner drivers about how they overcame driving test nerves:
Think of all the good times that you’re going to have when you pass your test.
Imagine that you’re a taxi driver and you’re taking someone home and have to follow their directions.
Chill out with friends before your test to help relax.
Chewing on chewing gum.
Bach’s rescue remedy.
Have a positive attitude – “I will try my best but if I fail then at least I’ve tried”
Don’t have a big meal before your test – it will make you feel sluggish and tired.
Hypnotherapy.
Ask your instructor to sit in on your test – a familiar face in the car can make you feel more at ease.
Nelson’s Back Rescue Remedy.
Don’t tell everybody when your test is!
Eat a bowl of porridge before your test.
Beta Blockers.
Listen to music before your test.
If you’ve found a great way to overcome driving test nerves, why not let us know.
www.travis-drive.co.uk
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Driving test strike
Driving test candidates with tests on Thursday 10 July should still come for their test despite the threat of strike action by examiners.
Driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service union are planning to take strike action on Thursday 10 July 2014.
We're doing everything we can to make sure that tests go ahead as planned and urge all candidates to come for their test as usual.
Driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service union are planning to take strike action on Thursday 10 July 2014.
We're doing everything we can to make sure that tests go ahead as planned and urge all candidates to come for their test as usual.
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
How to pass the theory test
Tips to pass the theory test.
1. Don't be afraid to ask for advise and help. I am happy to help.
2. Read the DVSA theory test book.
3. Use my FREE on line mock theory test for all my pupils. Ask for yours.
4. Use my FREE theory website links on my links page of my website. Follow my linkwww.travis-drive.co.uk
5. Practice, practice and more practice.
6. Use your mobile and download an app.
7. 43 is the minimum to pass so aim to get 50 correct.
8. Don't underestimate the hazard perception on the part 2.
9. If you don't understand the format of the test, ASK ME.
10.Always do some last minute cramming.
Good luck
1. Don't be afraid to ask for advise and help. I am happy to help.
2. Read the DVSA theory test book.
3. Use my FREE on line mock theory test for all my pupils. Ask for yours.
4. Use my FREE theory website links on my links page of my website. Follow my linkwww.travis-drive.co.uk
5. Practice, practice and more practice.
6. Use your mobile and download an app.
7. 43 is the minimum to pass so aim to get 50 correct.
8. Don't underestimate the hazard perception on the part 2.
9. If you don't understand the format of the test, ASK ME.
10.Always do some last minute cramming.
Good luck
The theory test
The Theory Test
You must pass your theory test before you can apply for your practical driving test date. The official theory test consists of two parts. The first part is a computer based multiple choice question format of 50 questions. 43 or more of those questions must be answered correctly in order to pass this section. Please click on the driving and theory test link on the left of this page.
Following the question section comes the HPT or Hazard Perception Test. A series of video clips are shown on the computer monitor, these are scenes of actual driving, shot from within a moving vehicle. You will be required to correctly identify a number of moving or developing hazards, within a given time scale.
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