u/Chittaphelle

Hi everyone,

​I’m sitting my restricted driver's test in two weeks (on June 24th) and I’m hoping to get some advice. I deal with a lot of anxiety in new situations and testing environments, so I’m trying to prepare as much as possible beforehand to help calm my nerves.

​My partner has been teaching me and says my driving is good overall, but I definitely have a few weak spots. I really struggle with parallel parking, handling winding roads at higher speeds, and driving in the dark and under the rain.

​I know I need to spend the next two weeks practicing those specific scenarios, but I’d love some tips on how to improve quickly.

​If anyone has done their test recently, I’d also love to know:

​What route did you get? I want to drive it a few times to get familiar with the area.

​Are there any specific "trick" areas? Like tricky intersections, sudden speed limit changes, or hidden signs to look out for?

​What parking maneuver did they ask you to do? (And if it was parallel parking, how forgiving were they?)

​How do the testers usually handle the vibe in the car? Do they let you play the radio quietly, or is it strictly silent?

​Any advice, tips for managing test anxiety, or local route info would be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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