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Music in my test


Music creates moods, relaxes the mind and motivates performance.


Did you know?

Did you know that you can request music in the background during your driving test?


Music can calm your nerves.

“Music can calm your nerves, you don't have to talk to the examiner, it breaks the silence and can help you focus, choose music wisely, calming, that hits the spot that is non offensive.”​

Be prepared and plan your test.

“Plan what you want out of it, plan your playlist, know how to turn on and set up the music before you set off at a sensible non distracting volume.”​

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