Driving Test Confidence is the practical and inspirational book that will guide you from your very first lesson to driving test success.

Motoring journalist Maria McCarthy offers fresh and original advice that goes far beyond standard test day suggestions to 'breathe deeply, and eat a banana', sharing her expertise with warmth and humour.

Packed with bite-sized pieces of advice, support, and tips from driving instructors, Driving Test Confidence will help you:

* Discover confidence-booting hacks specifically tailored to help you become a safe, capable driver and pass your test

* Overcome 'driving lesson dread' with relaxation techniques that will help make your lessons enjoyable and productive

* Feel confident on the Big Day, impress your examiner and tackle any unexpected events during your test

* Ensure that nerves don't rob you of that much-deserved test pass

Driving Test Confidence also includes learner drivers sharing their relatable and often very funny experiences. Kira, 19, found keeping the date of her driving test secret helped take the pressure off, Marcelle, 26 discovered a technique that helped her block out her fears and focus on success, Jacob, 42 didn't let an early mistake affect him and went on to pass his driving test with flying colours