Beat Driving Test Nerves With These Simple Tips
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- čas přidán 4. 01. 2022
- During a driving lesson many years ago I suffered an anxiety attack and I learned a lot from that in terms of how to deal with feelings of nervousness and anxiety. So in this video I will share with you some really useful psychological tips that you can easily implement before your driving test in order to keep the driving test nerves away.
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Driving instructor and Buddhist philosopher! You're some man Dane!
Tough at the top though
Passed after my 4th attempt today. You'll always be nervous but one thing to remember is there's no need to rush once you start the test. You're not in a hurry to get anywhere, keep that in mind and you'll be fine!
As long as you don't go too slow because if you take that advice too literally then people will lose marks on progress.
I passed my test on my first attempt thanks to you Dane!
Dane, passed my test first time today and whilst I had an absolutely amazing instructor, I think your videos also really helped. This one and the practical demonstration of reversing around the corner were a lifesaver! Thanks for all your great work!
It's a pleasure to be part of your journey, congratulations on your great achievement.
When I went for my first Driving Lesson with Padraic O'Connor of O'Connor's Driving School. I drove around the car park of McHale Park. And then I drove out to Turlough and back. And he said I done good. I made sure my seat belt was on. And that the mirrors were ejusted right. And I did as I was told and I wasn't that nervous to. So I did well and to learn from my mistakes.
What a coincidence that you put this up today. I know my ability and I've come a far way. When I started learning to drive a manual car, I was awful and I kept stalling but now 1 year on, I rarely stall and I'm capable of driving in busy areas but my brain loves to put me off doing my test and the minute I'm examined in a test situation my strengths don't show. I really want to do my test soon and move forward but it's controlling those negative thoughts. Thanks Dane ☺️
Driving is like a journey not a final destination and it looks like you've come a long way so don't be afraid to remind yourself of that 🙂
I'm exactly the same. Left learning until my 40s and I'm constantly thinking negatively about long I left it and how hard I find it even though I've come a long way. I keep holding off on the test as I don't feel I'm good enough. Dane makes some excellent points here.
You are good enough, you're probably a better and safer driver than most people out there. One step at a time.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive one thing I've noticed is how bad many experienced drivers are! It actually boosts my confidence as a learner, knowing I'm doing my best to drive safely and conscientiously :)
And my advice is to just focus on your own progress and remind yourself that you are definitely on the right track.
Thanks Dane for your great videos and calming advice. I passed my test today on the fourth attempt. I found all four tests made me very anxious and I've never really felt this type of anxiety in preparation for any assessment before. You clearly care about the people who are going to watch your videos and your advice is second to none. I know it helped with many things today in the test, like the reverse around the corner, observations, trying to keep calm. To anyone reading this who has failed multiple times like me and who thinks they might never pass - keep the faith. Thanks again Dane.
Congratulations on your successful achievement, you are absolutely right, you have to keep going 👏
Very impressed with the mindfulness tips. I’ve practiced meditation myself a while ago for a while and still use it every so often and these are exactly the things you learn in meditation.
Focusing on your breathing,
Being aware of the weight of your body on the surface your sitting on and the contact points,
And of course bringing the wondering mind back to the breathing.
Glad to see them being talked about and I think I may take a look at that book ☺️
Good advice thanks for sharing, the book is really informative 😊
I've my test in a month. I'm so incredibly anxious about it. I don't have a private car or my own car, so I only get to practice with the instructor, so I can't drive as much as I would like. I'll try to read that book you recommended!
Passed test in 4th attempt. Thank you so much for your effort and valuble lessons.Really your videos are very helpful and it helps alot in my success
Dane, just want to say a huge thank you for all the content you put out. I've been watching your channel for the past number of months and rewatched many of my favourites this week leading up to my test this morning. Happy to report that I passed! I made a point of rewatching this video before I went to the test centre this morning and the advice on "living in the present moment" was instrumental in me getting over the line. As a nervous driver, one or two incidents on the route today would have normally made me panic and lead me to make silly little mistakes, but by using your advice, I simply forgot about them and kept going as normal. I'll certainly continue to be a supporter of the channel for the foreseeable future, you never really stop learning as a driver! All the best to you, take care.
Glen that's lovely to read, I'm very happy to hear that but you had to prove yourself to be a good driver and that's exactly what you did, now you have a full European license to show for it, congratulations and thank you so much for your support 😊
Hey Dane! Just passed my test today with only 3 grade 2’s and zero 1’s.
Massive thank you for all your videos as they’ve really helped my confidence. You’re doing amazing things here, i think if you started a series filing people’s pre-tests with a voice over explaining their mistakes it would really gain a lot of views!
Cheers and best of luck :)
Interesting suggestion, thank you and congratulations on passing your test.
Brilliant- especially your advice on bringing yourself in the present to help ease the nerves!
It is great advice, knowledge is power.
I have my test in two days and recently took some lessons (that didn't go well) and had a nervous accompanying driver practicing with me the last few days.
Causing lots of doubt and negative thoughts.
I have been watching your videos every night.
I really needed this video. Thanks Dane
Did you pass?
Thanks very much for all the videos Dane! Passed the test first go today
Congratulations on your great news 🎉
Thank you Dane Tyghe 🙏
Best wishes
Watched this last night before my third attempt at the test today and passed, finally! The nerves are what got me the last two times and this time I kept reminding myself how well my practice had gone over the last few weeks. I think a lot of the test is to do with mindset. Thanks for a great video and for anyone else about to sit the test; do the route every single day for as many weeks as you can leading up to the test so that there are no surprises on the day + know the theory inside out for a clean slate when you go driving!
Good tips and congratulations on passing your test 🎊
Came to this video for test advice and I've left with a new outlook on life! You're the best Dane!
Glad to hear that, best wishes to you 👍
Hi Dane, I passed my test 1st go yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I wouldn't have been able to do it without your videos, thank you so much
It's a pleasure to be part of your journey, congratulations on your great news.
Dane I’ve been been watching your videos for the past two weeks since coming across your channel. I passed my driving test first time around today in Finglas Dublin.
I 100% passed because of you.
I’ve learned 10x more from your channel than I did from my 12 EDT lessons.
Thank you.
I’m going to donate to your PayPal and I’ve recommended your Chanel to all my mates and some family members who have their driving test coming up.
Again fare play to you
You are a legend 👍
Thank you for your support, much appreciated and well done on your success, safe travels.
😊well done passing in Finglas. 🎉
Passed my test 2 days ago first try, thanks Dane for all your helpful vids - can’t imagine I would’ve done so without! Will recommend
Thanks for the support and congratulations on passing your test, a great achievement.
Thank you 🙏🙏
Very helpful grounding tips, thank you.
Thanks a lot for bringing in this common issue.Applicable for almost all panic situations.
Thanks Dane, I had this issue after passing age 20 and not driving until age 40. It's slowly improving now. I had hypnotherapy and she mentioned how I was playing negative reels in my head and needed to imagine driving along happily. These subconscious things can be running in the background. Usually I have to get my kids ready in the morning before driving so I just don't have time to think about anything else. I had trauma earlier in life and used to have a lot of anxiety and try to drive in my head before getting on the road, driving the same bit over and over, merging in my head, looking for gaps!
Positive visualisations can really help, try meditation as well.
Passed my test first time today and this video came out just in time. Have been watching your videos all throughout my lessons right up until before my test. Found them so so helpful! Thank you so much
Well done on your success, now you have a full European license to look forward to 😊
Passed the test today thanks a million your video we’re such a help this was the last video I watched before I got the call and it really pushed me over the line thanks
Glad to be part of your journey, congratulations 🎉
Watched your videos coming up to my driving test and they were all more than helpful and I passed!! thank you so much!
That's great news, well done on your great achievement
You are spot on about meditation helping anxiety! I took a meditation course in Seattle, WA for awhile and then went on to study Buddhism a bit at a local sangha there. It helped me so much in dealing with anxiety and you reminded me here that I need to start meditating again.
It's something I recently learned the value of 🙏
Great advice to live in the moment and breathe.
Very calm and gentle way of speaking. I'm just about to book my test. I've been driving both a manual and automatic car during lessons and practice sessions. I think a lack of confidence is holding me back and I really want to overcome this and pass! Thanks for all your supportive videos
You're very welcome, best of luck with your test, just one road at a time and one junction at a time.
Passed my test first time today! Your videos was very helpful..i will send my token to your PayPal.. thanks Dane and God bless
Thanks for the support and congratulations on passing your test, a great achievement for you and safe travels 😊
I passed my driving test today on my first try, I was going through all your videos the night before which really helped me, thank you very much.
It's a pleasure to be able to help you and others, congratulations on your full licence 🎉
Thanks Dave ..I saw this video and could pass the test today ..ur videos are really helpful
Glad to be able to help point you in the right direction 🎊
Fantastic tips . I am on lesson 6 of my lessons and the nerves are really kicking in about my test . I am confident in busy areas, higher gears etc but I keep making the smallest mistakes which l know will add up ! I need to my not go into the clutch so quickly when coming to a stop, not be afraid to gently come off it when charging gears and trust my instincts
Take it one road at a time and one step at a time, you're only on lesson 6 so focus on building your skills and knowledge, theres plenty of time to worry about the test at a later stage.
Hi Dane, I am from Carlow & passed my driving test today in my first attempt. Just wanted to say thak you. Your videos helped me quite a lot in achieving this. Thank you.
It's always a pleasure to be part of learners journey, congratulations on your great news 😀
Just passed my driving test! Thanks a million for everything Dane!!
That's fabulous news, well done.
Just passed my driving test first time, was nervous but managed to stay focused. Id recommend anyone who has a driving test coming up to have a look at the videos on Dane Tyghe's channel, they are extremely helpful
Thank you, well done on your successful achievement.
thankyou..v helpful
My pleasure, stay safe and keep it real.
Hi Dane I passed my test yesterday. Your videos are really helpful .Thanks very much for your all videos.Big salute 🤝
It's tough at the top but someone's got to be there.
Wow your words are really helpful ❤️ I hope I will pass my test this time ❤️
Best of luck with your test, take it one road at a time and one task at a time.
Hi Dane I've my test Thursday this will be my second attempt but watching your video on the results I now know where I went wrong just watched this video on how to calm nerves it really helps
I like to share information and keep it free so learners like you can achieve your goals.
Hi Dane. Thank you so much for these helpful tips! I’m wondering if it’s possible for you to do a Irish driving Mock test video as all the videos uploaded on CZcams were uploaded over 10 years ago! Thanks again I’m feeling so much more confident driving after watching your videos 😁
I'll bear that in mind, it would certainly be a good idea to do a mock test.
God bless you more and more
Tomorrow is my test for the third third time and nervous was the main reason for me failing my test!!! Fingers crossed
Follow the tips in the video, focus on your tasks and not the nerves.
Hi Dane, thanks for the video i watched almost all ur incredible videos and have passed my test today after 3 fails, i drive well but became stupid immediately a tester joins me in the car, but I got multivated after this video 😊. God bless you more Dane.
Congratulations on your great news, you did great.
Just completed my 12 lessons and am watching these videos and trying to drive everyday to prepare for my test :)
Driving is a journey not a destination so you have the right outlook.
I would recommend breathing slow breaths, a longer outbreath than in-breath, several times. In through the nose and out through the mouth. And smiling gently. I'm a survivor of a lot of anxiety earlier in life and people can totally learn to overcome this :) Eckhart Tolle The Power Of Now is another similar book. I passed my test age 20 after being screamed at by an abusive parent and being told I would crash and that roads aren't safe. If I can do it, anyone can.
Great advice, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and experience.
Hello and many thanks for your wonderfully informative videos. I am in the process of learning to drive a bus (D license) and was wondering if you have any helpful videos in this regard for the situation here in Ireland. Thank you again, Ger.
Nothing on buses I'm afraid
Thanks, i passed my driving test today. 7 grade 2s so i just got there. Thank you
Well done on your success, congratulations.
To anyone sitting their test, keep going you'll get there with it. Apply and reapply as many times as you need to.
If it takes you longer to get there, it'll probably make you a safer driver on the road.
Thank you for your videos Dane. They were useful to me along with my amazing instructor.
Where can I donate please? :)
Good advice and thanks for the support, you can support me here,
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I passed today my first try, you're videos definitely helped me. Just got bang on the marks sp I'm lucky but a pass is a pass. I was extremely nervous I've never felt that nervous before in my life. Been seen comments on all you're videos the last few days from people saying they've passed and I was saying I wish that was me... Well now it is me. 😊 keep up the good videos
Good things happen to good people, you deserve it, congratulations on your great news 🎊
My test is tomorrow in Dublin, thank you for these videos Dane!
edit: nevermind, it got cancelled just the day before by the RSA :(
That's unfortunate best of luck with your test next time, think of it as them giving you the opportunity to prepare more.
Passed my test today, only 3 minors, can’t thank you enough Dane🚘🚘
My pleasure, well done.
Hello... Dane.. Yestetday I passed my test, its my first attempt , your vedios helped too much.... Thank you verymuch
Well done, that's great news 👍
To be truthful this should be taught in secondary schools… it’s a form of life skills … no body can go through life without getting a wobbly … great videos as always… 💚💛
I completely agree 😊💯
Hi
I was falling my test two time I was had problem with reversing i after I see your video I pass my test I want to thx to you.
Congratulations on passing your test 🎉
Been watching your videos to help me with my driving test. Nerves was always such a big issue for me but I used the feet on the ground, back against the chair thought process today whilst sitting outside waiting for the tester to stop myself getting so nervous. I passed today! Thanks Dane for all the hard work you put into these videos. Definitely played a part in me passing.
That's great to hear and I'm glad to hear that you found the videos useful and informative, well done on your success 😊
Huge thank you Dane for all the videos! I passed my exam today in Tallaght and your videos helped me so much!I actually think I fully understood what driving is about after watching your lessons :) I am recommending your channel to my friends and I will be still watching your videos as for me passing the test is only a start but I still have lots to learn. Do you have Revolut ? I would like to make donation but dont have paypall.
Yes I have revolut but I don't use it too often 😊 still getting the hang of it. Congratulations on passing your test, a great achievement and I'm pleased to hear that you found the videos useful and informative 😁
@@DaneTygheletsdrive Can you give me your revolut user name ?
daneb3wir
Thank you 👌👌
YOu are the best... This video really helped my friend pass recently. And I hadn't seen it yet, even thought I put her onto your channel. I am have requested my test to push myself to go for it. And not continue just being afraid of driving alone....
Best of luck with your test, one road at a time.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive awww. thanks! Wish I lived near you I would love you to be my teacher ..... Can ya recommend anyone in West Cork? Or even Cork city?
You should search for John Kirwan otherwise known as Doctor Bob School of Motoring.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive OH MY GOSH thank you !
@@DaneTygheletsdrive Fab Done and emailed ;) thanks!
Passed my test today first time with 4 Grade 2 marks and your videos were such an asset in preparation for me. Thanks for the all info Dane 👍
It's a pleasure, congratulations on your successful achievement.
Thank you 🙏 I have my test on Monday 😬
Good luck
@@DaneTygheletsdrive thank you very much I passed 😁 your videos helped!
That's great news, congratulations on your successful achievement 🎉
Hi Dane, can you tell me if its fine to use the reverse camera while doing reverse around a corner? Thanks
Yes that would be fine but don't look at it all the time, you need to look behind and in your mirrors moreso.
When pulling the hand brake up should you press the button in
Yes and no. Press it in as you pull it up but not for the last 10 or 15 % as this helps secure it and prevents it from dropping back down.
Hi Dane really i feel nervious all the time that i have to do something very inportant i know what you are saying about this breathing is really important. a personal question the litle doll that you have in your desk all the time where is she from ? really is a curiosity
You have to live in the moment. The doll is a gift that I purchased for my late Mother while I was travelling in Peru in 2005, it was hand made by indigenous people.
When you are in an estate and your side has cars parked and you need to go into the right lane where cars come towards you
Do you have to indicate around the cars with the right indicator on for the period of time you are in the wrong lane ?
Yes just until you are level with the first parked vehicle, don't leave it on too long.
I'm having major trouble dropping down in gears, I'm short - 4'11 I've tried getting as close as I possibly can to the clutch to fully engage it as I drop down from 1st to 2nd I end up missing it, it screeches and goes out of gear all together and I panic, it's an older manual (2010) not sure if this is the issue, I have tried the palming method, boosting myself on a cushion etc, any tips or have you come across this before ? my test is on thursday 😞
Maybe look into getting an adaptor for the pedal to make it closer to your feet. Or maybe use the instructor car, maybe that would be more convenient and comfortable?
👍👍
Just wondering if you can you drive to the test centre unaccompanied
What would you think?
Hi Dane I'm just wondering if you are using your own car for the test do you need to have a spare tyre in the boot or does it matter? Thank you.
It's not going to be looked at by the tester.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive That's perfect, thank you.
Best of luck
Hi Dane. I've my driving test this Friday 7th January. What are your best tips for the driving test? Or what are the most common things people fail the test on and how can these be improved on?
That's probably the most general question I've ever been asked 😂 I can't answer that because if I did I'd be here all night typing.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive What are the most important things to watch out for?
Everything is equally important and each individual person will have strengths and weaknesses unique to them. A lot of people lose marks on driving too slow and being overly cautious. The worst thing is probably people dwelling on mistakes and incorrectly thinking they failed and giving up.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive Alright thanks Dane
Stay safe and keep it real
Iv mine on the 20th any tips or advice
Yes. Don't forget to breath but Everything is equally important and each individual person will have strengths and weaknesses unique to them. A lot of people lose marks on driving too slow and being overly cautious. The worst thing is probably people dwelling on mistakes and incorrectly thinking they failed and giving up.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive thank you so much
Stay safe and good luck
I've my driving test tomorrow. Am super nervous.
Me too! Good luck! I’m doing mine in Finglas
Good luck to you too! Hoping it goes well! Doing mine in Tipperary town. Will be very busy but hope that works in my favour
Best of luck with your test 🍀
Just passed my test first try! Thanks so much for the help!
Congratulations on your great news 👌
I go to the exam with a translator. Does the translator also need an anti-eating gene?
You won't have any translator anyway
I am getting palpitations from now
Watch the video and listen carefully.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive passed
Yea I watched it again to cam myself
It was really helpful
Thanks for your help
You deserve it