Product Description

1.5 million driving tests are taken annually in the UK alone. Despite the investment of money and time on driving lessons, nearly 60 per cent of tests are failed. For thousands of learner drivers who find the test a frightening and confidence-destroying experience, help is now at hand.Of the many books published on the subject of passing the driving test in the UK, not one addresses the issue of nerves. Yet most learners admit that nerves are the main cause of the mistakes that lead to test failure. What these learners need is calmness on the day.Harley Street psychologist and hypnotherapist Lorna Cordwell specialises in helping people to overcome nerves. This book offers readers clear and simple advice about how to remain calm and focused under pressure, using proven therapeutic methods to be practised by the reader in the build-up to their test. By understanding nerves and positively preparing, learners can achieve success.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #193933 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
`negative thoughts can be turned into positive affirmations by using this no-nonsense guide to steer you towards success.' --www.mototbar.co.uk, October 2008

Review
'provides techniques that may well prove invaluable to anyone preparing for a test situation... written using easy to understand language'

Review
`Help is now at hand in this no-nonsense guide.'

Customer Reviews

Instructors view
Get Past Driving Test Nerves
You are having a driving crash course but you are not feeling that confident then read this book, if you are having driving lessons London or any where for that matter.
Being calm on test day is it possible I think so and now there's a book to help.
The book has some very good advice. Cordwell writes, the key to overcoming nerves is to stop perceiving the test as a threat, a sentence that is worth the price of the book. So if your having Intensive driving lessons but lacking composure read on This kind of thing works for some people, so if you are having driving lessons give your self the edge, but do not get edgy, but I'm equally sure it would work for me, I would feel a little silly recording myself saying it, but I do like the sound of my own voice and would be able to relax while hearing it (sic) but would I be able to take seriously advice about controlling nerves from someone who was by definition nervous, however it will work for some people so it's a positive book.
After the section on scripts the writer finishes off with chapters on positive thinking, and other confidence building methods, which seems good to me. But how important is my opinion? I passed my test years ago, so I'm not part of the book's target market. So really only someone learning to drive can truly comment on whether the book works. For the book to work it should be put into a different order, so that when you start reading it boosts your confidence and acts as a pick me up, so you want to read on to find out why you are anxious and how to help not feeling like that. What it says is helpful, Try it, have a great driving week.