Some people are brilliant at things until it comes to taking tests. The nerves and pressure often get the best of them and they lose their calmness and control. Passing the driving test is often as much about confidence and a relaxed and focused approach as anything else, and the ability to cope with stress is an increasingly important attribute for all drivers.

Those preparing for their driving test, need to remember that failing it does not necessarily make them bad drivers, because it is just as likely to mean they are simply stressed.

Here are 10 ways to overcome your test nerves:
1. Practice makes perfect. Take your time practicing on the road, and don’t book your driver’s test until you feel completely comfortable and ready. Ask your friends and family to help test your knowledge of driving theory.
2.Avoid booking your driving test during school hours, and try not to book the last test of the day. Booking an early slot for your road test will prevent you from worrying too much throughout the day.
3. Your friends may be loving and supportive, but telling everyone your test date may create unnecessary pressure. Even positive support can be stressful if your friends are constantly wishing you good luck on your phone.
4. Don’t tell the entire world your test date. If everyone knows you are going for the test, you create the additional stress of trying to live up to expectations.
5. Don’t put too much on your plate. If you have exams or other stressful life events going on, do yourself a favour and book your road test when your schedule is less hectic.
6.In your last few sessions, make sure to let your instructor know where you still have difficulties, so they can help you practice and improve before your exam day.
7. Keep practicing.
8. You do not need to be perfect. Concentrate on the essentials. If you make a mistake, keep calm and concentrate on your driving. The mistake may not result in failure.
9. Get a good night’s sleep before the test.
10. Making small mistakes is not the end of the world, and it’s also inevitable; no one is perfect. A small mistake won’t necessarily lead to an automatic fail (you are allowed 15 minor mistakes on your test), so relax, breathe, and move on. Remember: you know how to drive, so don’t let your anxiety get to your head.

At Ambitious Drivers our professional instructors are committed to improving the fundamental skills of the everyday driver. Contact us today to schedule your driving classes. (416) 293-6500

What is the difference between a bad driving record and a good one? As much as several thousand dollars a year or more in auto insurance payments!

A good driving record can mean a difference of thousands of dollars a year on auto insurance. If you are a good driver with no violations or accidents, chances are the insurance company will be willing to give you a good annual insurance premium. If over the years you are able to maintain your impressive record, your insurance premium is likely to go down. The exact opposite occurs for drivers who have poor driving records or those who have been involved in several accidents or have been caught drunk driving.

Drivers with a poor driving record that is muddled with tickets, accidents and infringements will face a wide discrepancy in insurance policy cost. While those arrested for driving under influence will find that most carriers will refuse to renew their policy or even take them on in the first place. The company that eventually agrees to take on a driver with a prior drunk driving record will be charged inflated rates that they may not be able to afford.

Remember that car insurance companies look at your driving record when considering taking you on as a clients. This is why you have to make sure that you receive informative training and driving lessons in order to improve your overall driving skills and to secure affordable monthly payments in the future.

At Ambitious Drivers our professional instructors are committed to improving the fundamental skills of the everyday driver. Contact us today to schedule your driving classes. (416) 293-6500