Keys to passing the theory test for the driving licence

The time has finally come: you’re about to get your driving licence, but you’re scared because you’ve heard it’s very hard. Today we’ll give you some keys so you don’t fail.

Getting a driving licence is wrapped up in insecurity and fear. Many people believe it is really difficult to get, especially after some scandals involving examiners and driving schools.

The truth is that many people choke during the exam, although most of the time it is down to a loss of control caused by nerves. Today we focus on the theory part of the test, and with these tips we aim to make it easier for you to pass.

Do lots of tests on the computer

Normally, when you sign up at a driving school, you’re offered in-person classes that provide guides and tips for studying the book that contains the traffic rules.

Our advice is to avoid wasting time in these classes. The best thing you can do is go every day to do tests on the driving school computers, which should be up to date.

The key is to spend 1 to 2 hours a day over a period of about 2 weeks repeating one test after another. When you start to get 0, 1 or 2 mistakes at most per test, you’ll know you’re ready to face the real exam.

Study the book of traffic rules on your own

There’s no mystery here; it’s just like studying for a school or university exam. Get stuck in, find moments during 1 hour a day or 30 minutes to go through the most important parts of the book.

Focus especially on road signs and rules such as giving way, joining the motorway, stop signs, etc. These will be the most common in the theory questions. You can largely skip the mechanics section, except for basics such as knowing the types of fuel, recognising the refuelling cap for the windscreen washer water, the oil or the hydraulic fluid for the power steering.

Control your nerves

If you’re one of those people full of anxiety, who can’t control their nerves and can’t stop imagining the exam, our advice is to relax. Have an herbal tea, do something that calms you before going into the exam.

The key is not to think about the test on the day you’re going to take it. You know you’ve prepared, you get good results on the practice tests; that’s what you should think about. And remember, if you fail it’s not the end of the world. You have more chances.

This is the most important point, and where most people seem to fail. You have to be able to control yourself, otherwise your nerves and fears will control you, and you’ll be more focused on them than on thinking about the correct answer.

Before you know it you’ll have finished, and you’ll soon find out your result. You’ll see that you managed it and that it wasn’t such a big deal. In the end it will become an old anecdote that you’ll laugh about.