🚛🚌 DRIVING TEST NERVES?
YOUR CALM & CONFIDENT TEST-DAY GUIDE
Feeling nervous before your LGV or PCV driving test is completely normal. A few simple techniques can help you stay focused and show the examiner the driving you’ve been practising.
🧘 1. BREATHE
Before you start, take a few slow, deep breaths. Give yourself a moment to settle.
🛑 2. DON’T RUSH
Take your time. Observe properly, think ahead and make safe, controlled decisions.
👀 3. FOCUS ON YOUR DRIVING
Try not to worry about what the examiner is writing or thinking. Concentrate on the road and your observations.
🗣️ 4. TALK YOURSELF THROUGH IT
Positive thoughts can help:
“I’ve trained for this.”
“I know what I’m doing.”
“Stay calm and take it one step at a time.”
💪 5. TRUST YOUR TRAINING
You’ve practised these skills with your instructor. The test is your opportunity to demonstrate what you already know.
🔄 6. IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG — RESET
One mistake doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failed. Don’t let one moment affect the rest of your test. Take a breath, refocus and carry on.
⭐ REMEMBER
The examiner isn’t there to catch you out. They’re assessing whether you can drive safely and confidently.
At our LGV & PC training school, we don’t just prepare you for the test — we prepare you to drive with confidence.
🍀 Good luck to everyone taking their test!
Gordon Springate Ltd
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Established in 1979 we at Gordon Springate are the leading driving school in Kent providing professional, friendly and affordable Driver Training.
We provide training for LGV Cat C1,C and C+E/PCV (Coach/Bus), B=E (Car & Trailer), CPC, HIAB, EFAW & ADR Established in 1979 we at Gordon Springates have been the leading driving school in Kent, providing a professional, friendly and affordable LGV/HGV training. We will organise everything for you from your theory test through to your driver training to help you gain your LGV/HGV licence. For over
20/08/2026
Get Qualified. Get Confident. Get On The Road.
Start your journey today with expert training you can trust.
18/08/2026
❗️We have a few spaces remaining on our ADR Course next week!
Contact us now on 01622 736803 or [email protected] to book in.
The following course will commence on Monday 12th October.
17/08/2026
Forklift Course – 1 Space Remaining! 🚜
We have ONE space left on our upcoming Forklift Course.
Don’t miss out — secure your place today!
07/08/2026
What an incredible week for our LGV & PCV candidates, achieving a fantastic 100% pass rate! 🏆👏
A huge congratulations to every candidate for the hard work, dedication and commitment — and a massive well done to our incredible instructors for their expertise, patience and support throughout the journey. 💪
This is what teamwork, determination and great training can achieve! 🔥
Congratulations to everyone involved — what a result! 🎊
05/08/2026
Stay qualified. Stay compliant.
Book your ADR Course today and keep your dangerous goods certification up to date.
03/08/2026
🚛🚌 Another batch of LGV and PCV test passes!
A massive congratulations to every one of our latest passers! You've survived the lessons, conquered the nerves, and proved you can get a big vehicle where it's meant to go... most of the time! 😜
A special shout-out to our camera-shy lot as well. We know who you are... the ones who can reverse an artic into a space the size of a postage stamp but suddenly develop Olympic-level dodging skills when a camera appears! 📸😂
Whether you smiled for the photo or vanished quicker than the examiner after saying, "I'm pleased to tell you..." you're all absolute legends.
Well done to every single one of you. Stay safe, enjoy the open road, and don't forget us when you're waving at everyone from the driver's seat... even if they don't wave back! 😉
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29/07/2026
Are your Driver CPC hours up to date?
Need to complete your training? Our next Driver CPC course starts Monday 10th August, and there are still spaces available.
Book your place today before they're gone!
27/07/2026
🚛🎉 Huge congratulations to more successful LGV driving test passes! 🎉🚛
Whether you're happy to be in front of the camera or prefer to stay behind it, every pass is a massive achievement—and today is all about celebrating your hard work and dedication.
A fantastic result and more safe, professional drivers ready for the road. Well done, and we wish you all every success in your career! 👏💪
23/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Our Latest LGV Passes! 🎉
A huge congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their LGV tests! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievement.
To those who were happy to pose for a photo, thank you for letting us celebrate your success. And to our more camera-shy candidates—this celebration is just as much for you! 👏
From everyone at Gordon Springate Ltd, well done and best of luck as you begin the next chapter of your driving career. Stay safe, drive proudly, and enjoy the road ahead! 🚛🚌
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