10 tips to pass your driving test first time

Passing first time isn't about luck. It comes down to consistent habits built over your lessons. These are the things we focus on with every pupil.

Before the test

1. 1Take a mock test in real test conditions so nothing on the day feels new.
2. 2Learn the routes around your test centre — the junctions, roundabouts and speed limit changes.
3. 3Get a good night's sleep and eat before your test. It sounds obvious, but it matters.
4. 4Book a lesson straight before the test to warm up.

During the test

1. 1Check your mirrors early and often — especially before signalling, changing speed or direction.
2. 2Keep to the speed limit, but don't be overly cautious. Driving too slowly can be marked as a fault.
3. 3If you're unsure what the examiner said, ask them to repeat it. That's completely allowed.
4. 4Made a mistake? Let it go. One minor fault won't fail you — dwelling on it can.
5. 5Commit to your decisions at junctions. Hesitation causes more faults than you'd think.
6. 6Use the full time you're given for manoeuvres. Slow and controlled always wins.