Learning to drive...please help!! | ADHD Information
When you take the driver's test next time, move your chair back so you can stretch your arms and legs out as much as possible, not too much, of course, you still need to have control.
If the STNR reflex that I am always talking about is bothering you, it will be hard to concentrate on other things like passing driving tests when your arms and legs are bent at the same time. (When I took a test back in September, for my teachign license, I noticed that I was sitting at the front of the class so I wouldn't bother anyone as I stretched my legs way out). I noticed it after I had been sitting there for quite a while. No one else in the room was sitting that way.
I used to hate getting into a car to drive. I never really knew why. I would hate to get in the seat, I used to think it was because of my coat bugging me, so I would take that off.
Since reading the book (the one I'm constantly talking about on this board, and the one in which I am probably annoying so many of you here with - sorry) Stopping ADHD by O'Dell. I learned that when my arms and legs are bent at the same time, the reflex really bothers me.
I have been doing the exercises in the book that are supposed to mature the reflex and I can sit comfortably in my car now. I actually don't find myself slouching and sticking my neck out like I usually would. I am just comfortable. I never really noticed it before and would blame other things. But in a car, you can't stretch out your legs or your arms.
It is worth a try.
None.
No music.
No cell phone.
No distractions.
Clean your car first.
Practice, practice, practice.
Why did you fail, which part of the test I mean. Was it parallel parking, not using turn signals, etc. If we know what part your struggling with then we can prob give you some tricks that will help.
Oh and also how long is the test and what kind of course, Is it out on the road or a special course they use for tests.
It's been awhile but I don't remember my driving test being that long. I also lucked out with a really nice guy who passed me even though I sucked at paralell parking. Sometimes it all depends on who is in the car with you so if this place is being a real pain in the ass about minor mistakes try going someplace else for your test.
Stretch.
Stretching.
An ADHDer
Is good at that.
They stretch themselves.
They stretch the world.
Someone always
Breaks.
sADD
I brake.
I break.
I broke.
I'm broke.
I'm broken.
I've broken.
How frick'n sADD
I am learning to drive, I have taken 3tests and failed and have my 4th in two weeks. I am desperate to pass as I am moving house and need to drive! My concentration is so bad and when I drive I get distracted easily. It is costing me loads to learn and take tests and I am sick of it. Anyone got any advice....?? PLEASE
hey scattysarah
drive calmly but confidently if you can. make sure you obviously use your mirrors --- deliberately overmove your head to show that you are looking (so that the examiner can notice - both rear and side). do it all in good time. so when he says take the next right --- don't rush it. nod your head, then after a pause mirror, signal, change down if nec. look over your shoulder --- make the turn. confidently not jerkily not panicky not rushing. then make sure your indicator has switched itself off, change up, continue driving etc. etc. (unless in automatic when no need to worry about changing gear or stuck in London traffic when you will be lucky to get out of first.... and above 2.5 mph).
oh sheesh - what is that word when you see/do things before they arrive a, a, a, what --- well do that. that word i can't remember right now. (oh yeah, anticipate!!!! obviously again, so that the instructor can notice.)
don't slow down 10 miles away from a traffic light but don't zoom and then slam on the brakes at the last minute either... just calm and steady, if you see a car poking it's nose out of a junction, make it obvious that you have noticed it, then LOOK IN YOUR REAR mirror again obviously so that the instructor notices again but calmly - so it seems as if you are prepared to take evasive action should the car pull out unexpectedly --- all that sh*te)
and just don't do anything in a panicky way. very calm and collected and confident but not aggressive and not jerky or impulsive or unexpected and specifically not panicky manuveurs and you'll pass. do everything with due consideration and in good time. keep on looking in your rear view mirror!
simple like that.
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I hate driving for that same reason. I get too distracted. For the next test, concentrate real hard on focusing on that task. put all your focus on the one task, tell yourself this is important concentrate. Also try to repeat in your mind all the tasks you need to do to pass.
My inability to keep my attention to driving is getting so bad that I know get nervous to drive. so good luck to you.