In this Season 10 round-up, Kev Field and Tracey Field reflect on nearly four years of the Driving Confidence Podcast, celebrating their milestone tenth season and sharing what made it special.

We chat about:

• The unique format of Season 10: ten episodes, ten expert guests, and a fresh perspective on driving confidence
• Key takeaways from a variety of guests, from industry leaders to former students, and how their expertise and experiences benefit all drivers
• Changes to the podcast’s format going forward—and how listeners can keep learning, including special episodes and the upcoming New Year's challenge

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• What new perspective on driving confidence did you gain from the different guests?
• How have you grown or changed in your own driving journey since discovering this podcast?
• What step could you take in the New Year to boost your confidence and enjoyment behind the wheel?

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey are joined by Laura Johnson from Driving Test Success—a trainee driving instructor and social media content creator—who brings fresh insights into the learner journey, handling nerves, and navigating today's online driving advice.

We chat about:

• The pros and pitfalls of using social media as a learning tool for driving, and how to spot trusted sources
• Managing nerves and the fear of judgment—both as a learner and a trainee instructor—especially when it comes to tests and driving under pressure
• Practical strategies for being kinder to yourself, focusing on your own progress, and making constructive use of feedback

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• How do you feel social media has influenced your learning or confidence as a driver?
• When have nerves or fear of judgment held you back—and how did you respond?
• What’s one way you could be kinder to yourself as you build your skills behind the wheel?

https://drivingtestsuccess.com/

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Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

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This week, Kev and Tracey welcomed Amanda Lane—Deputy Chief Driving Examiner and Head of Driver Testing and Training Policy at the DVSA—to share a fascinating look at the driving test from the examiner’s perspective.

We chat about:

• Why nerves are so common before the driving test (and what examiners do to help)
• The importance of mock tests and getting truly ready for independence behind the wheel
• How remembering that examiners are human can transform your test-day mindset

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• Do you feel ready—both confident and competent—to drive independently?
• What are your expectations around test day, and how might you change your perspective?
• How can practising and mock testing help you manage your nerves and prepare for real-world driving?

Ready to Pass Campaign: https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/

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Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

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Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, we offer four different levels of help to suit your needs.

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In this episode, Tracey and Kev are joined by Charlotte Carter, a leading global high-performance mentor and transformation coach, to dive deep into the mindset shifts and emotional hurdles that often appear on the journey to driving confidence.

We chat about:

• The hidden layers behind driving anxiety, including fear of success, fear of failure, and fear of judgment
• Practical strategies for managing nerves, regulating your emotional state, and turning anxiety into excitement (“nerve-cited”!)
• How your self-identity and beliefs shape your driving journey—and ways to reprogram them for growth and confidence

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• What comes up for you around passing, failing, or being judged when it comes to driving?
• How does your sense of identity—learner, driver, or something else—affect your mindset on the road?
• What simple practice could help you feel safer and more empowered as you take each step towards driving on your own?

Charlotte Carter

Charlotte Carter is one of the leading global high-performance mentors and transformation coaches. As the founder and CEO of I Dare to Leap, she helps high-flyers step into their power and harness their mindset and energy, ditching limiting beliefs and old habitual patterns so that they achieve their full potential. Charlotte is the host of the internationally successful, and recently rebranded, The Energy Of Success podcast, has written for many publications including Grazia, The Telegraph, Hello!, Metro and Marie Claire, and has contributed to an Amazon Bestseller.

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Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

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Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, we offer four different levels of help to suit your needs.

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On this episode, Kev and Tracey welcomed Tom Stenson, head of training at ADI NJC, to share practical wisdom on driving psychology and building confidence behind the wheel.

We chat about:

• How our brains can trick us when driving, including the concept of “conspicuity” and why we sometimes miss obvious things on the road
• Negativity bias—why it’s easier to remember mistakes and how to train yourself to notice the positives
• Simple strategies to help anxious drivers shift focus, make safer decisions, and boost confidence on every drive

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• What hidden biases might be affecting the way you see and react to things while driving?
• How do you usually reflect on your driving experiences: do you focus on mistakes or successes?
• What small positive steps could you notice or take next time you feel anxious behind the wheel?

ADI National Joint Council: https://www.adinjc.org.uk/

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The Drive Calm Journal:

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Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://confident-drivers.newzenler.com/courses/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, we offer four different levels of help to suit your needs.

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey are joined by Dr. Lisa Dorn—Associate Professor of Driver Behaviour at Cranfield University and author of The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving—to explore the psychology behind driving anxiety and confidence.

We chat about:

• How anxiety impacts driving performance, regardless of your level of experience
• The human brain, emotions, and why anxious thoughts can hijack your driving
• Practical tips for building confidence and changing limiting beliefs behind the wheel

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• How do your thoughts and feelings affect your driving experience?
• What situations behind the wheel make you feel most anxious?
• What’s one positive thing you can remind yourself of the next time you drive?

PsyDrive Website: https://www.psydrivegroup.com/

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Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://confident-drivers.newzenler.com/courses/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, we offer four different levels of help to suit your needs.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/drivingconfidencecoaching

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey welcome Des Payne from the British Horse Society to talk about towing horses, overcoming anxiety, and building confidence on the road.

We chat about:

• The unique challenges and anxieties of transporting horses, especially when they're in a separate trailer
• How preparation, planning, and practice runs can help reduce nerves and build driving confidence
• Practical strategies for managing tricky situations—like traffic jams and impatient drivers—while keeping your horse and yourself safe

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

• What thoughts or worries come up for you when you're about to tow a trailer or drive with precious cargo?
• How well prepared do you feel for unexpected delays or incidents while driving?
• What practical steps could you take to be kinder and more encouraging to yourself, before and during your next journey?

Links: www.bhs.org.uk

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A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj

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Sign up for our free weekly newsletter that includes a tip of the week plus the latest news and podcast episode: Sign up Here

Try one of our most popular tools, the Confident Drivers Coaching Wheel, to help you identify your driving strengths and weaknesses and see if you are driving test-ready: https://confident-drivers.newzenler.com/courses/coachingwheel-testready

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://confident-drivers.newzenler.com/courses/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, we offer four different levels of help to suit your needs.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/drivingconfidencecoaching

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In this episode, Kev and Tracey welcomed Jack Ashton—racing driver, coach, and sim racing enthusiast—for a chat about confidence behind the wheel, learning from mistakes, and the surprising parallels between motorsport and everyday driving.

We chat about:

* How early passion, family support, and sim racing shaped Jack’s journey from a learner driver to a championship winner* The importance of managing nerves, building confidence through experience, and bouncing back from mistakes* The growing role of technology and sim racing in both motorsport and everyday driver training

While listening to this episode, ask yourself:

* How do you respond to mistakes or setbacks when driving?* What role does your mindset play in your driving experience—whether that’s on the road or in a simulated environment?* How could practicing focus and awareness help you become a more confident driver?

Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:

The Drive Calm Journal:

A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj

Get help from Kev and Tracey at Confident Drivers:

Sign up for our free weekly newsletter that includes a tip of the week plus the latest news and podcast episode: Sign up Here

Try one of our most popular tools, the Confident Drivers Coaching Wheel, to help you identify your driving strengths and weaknesses and see if you are driving test-ready: https://confident-drivers.newzenler.com/courses/coachingwheel-testready

Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27

Nervous Drivers Calming Kit: https://confident-drivers.newzenler.com/courses/nervous-drivers-calming-kit

Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, we offer four different levels of help to suit your needs.

One-to-One Driving Confidence Coaching:

https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/drivingconfidencecoaching

Leave us a Tip / Buy us a coffee:

https://driving-confidence-podcast.captivate.fm/support

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