4. Get a good sleep before the test. Arrive early to give yourself  time to relax and get used to the surroundings. Avoid going  over the material just before the test. Focus on relaxing  at this point. Breathe slowly and deeply, relax any tense  muscles, stretch, and shift your attention away from any  anxious thoughts that might be creeping in. If you start to  feel anxious at any point during the test, take a deep breath,  hold it for a couple of seconds and then slowly exhale.  5. Read each question slowly and carefully. Don’t try to answer  a question until you understand what it is asking. Take time  to choose the correct answer— avoid impulsive responding.  Taking the time to think improves your performance and also  helps to reduce anxiety. 169 At the end of the test, the driver examiner will advise you of  your road test results and give suggestions to further improve  your driving. You may also ask your driver examiner to advise  your supervisor of these results and suggestions. Keep in mind that the driver examiner is not there to teach you  or coach you through the road test. They are there to evaluate  your driving against criteria based on safe driving practices and  the rules of the road. During the road test, the driver examiner will remain quiet  except to give you directions or notify you of a situation that  requires your attention. Ongoing discussion during a road test  may distract you. The driver examiner will not try to trick you  or ask you to do anything illegal. If you are not clear about  directions, be sure to ask the driver examiner for clarification. Before the road test, the driver examiner will introduce  themselves to you and say a few friendly words. He or she will  then explain what will happen during the road test including  manoeuvres that you will be asked to complete. You will then  be given an opportunity to ask any questions. The Class 5 and 7 road tests are designed to ensure that drivers  know and understand the rules of the road and can drive safely  on our roads. If you don’t pass the test, don’t beat yourself up. Everyone  has good days and bad days. Reflect on how you can better  prepare for the next time. And remember, anxiety is not  something that controls you, you can manage it— you’re in the  driver’s seat. About your road test