Driving Test Nerves

For many people the thought of taking their driving test can be worse than the actual driving test itself, its usually the fear of what will happen on the day itself which brings on an attack of anxiety. The more nervous you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes.

So how can we get rid of Driving Test Nerves?

Most people who experience anxiety would describe themselves as almost feeling out of control – all of a sudden physical symptoms come rushing into them. Some of these could be:

Shortness of breath
Heart palpitations
Trembling or shaking
Sweating
Choking and/or feeling sick
Nausea or abdominal distress
Numbness
Dizziness or unsteadiness
Feeling of detachment or being out of touch with yourself
Hot flushes or chills
Fear of going crazy or out of control

If you feel anxious only in response to a specific situation it is called situational anxiety. Situational anxiety is different from everyday fear in that it tends to be out of proportion. If you feel apprehension about taking your driving test then you have situational anxiety.

Anxiety can be brought on merely by thinking about taking your driving test. When you feel distressed about what might happen when you get behind the wheel with the examiner sitting next to you, and watching your every movement, you are experiencing what is called anticipatory anxiety. Sometimes this anxiety becomes intense enough to be called panic.

Well you are not alone, millions of people feel like this before they take their test.

So what can you do? You have been told by your driving instructor that you drive well, and are capable of passing – but you still feel in a state of panic?

You have to get rid of those driving test nerves so you can feel relaxed, focused and confident during your driving exam.

You can do this by using hypnotherapy which will help you prepare mentally and stay focused and relaxed before the driving test, as well as during it.

In hypnotherapy we use breathing techniques to calm you down, relaxation exercises, and visualisation techniques using your imagination to practice the driving test in your mind, seeing yourself driving calmly and in control and passing with confidence

There is a CD you can buy from us which you can listen to before the test to get rid of those feelings of anxiety, or you can book an appointment with me to have a hypnotherapy session where you will also be given a CD.

For more information and help on driving test nerves or related issues:

Call Lyta Humphris on Plymouth 01752 788321 or e-mail lhumphris@aol.com for an appointment now.