(Hours 105 & 106)

The test is approaching and I'm really not looking forward to it. I thought today was going to be my last lesson before the test, but I've managed to book in another 2 hours for the extra practice on the same week as the test. I don't know how much difference it's going to make, but I will feel mentally better than what I would without it. I don't doubt my driving skills but a better performance in the car this week would have helped build my confidence.. However, without the mistakes, my instructor told me I would feel the same since I have already tried the test once and it's affect has reversed on me. For some people, they find it helps as they know what is expected, but for others, it's the opposite. I don't think it's a good thing for me to know that the UK driving test is one of the hardest in the world, and the fact that I know you must be almost perfect in order to get your full license makes me think it's even more harder to achieve. At the end of the day, it's my word against the examiner's, and I find it hard to accept their decision if they were just having a bad day.

As for my performance, it wasn't too bad but I am still making errors. Obviously no driver is perfect even if they have passed their test, but just knowing that I am making these mistakes makes me feel less confident when I know you must be almost perfect for the test. I tried the new techniques for the dual carriageways and roundabouts and they seem to work better for me. I'm going to use Monday's lesson to spend more time and work on these techniques so that I get out of my old habits and into the new.