driving test and pregnant ...?

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im 33 weeks pregnant and doing my driving test in a couple of days and im worried about a few things....
can i have the heral kalms? are they safe whilst pregnant
also im worried about my emergency stop, when i did it in my lessons the baby was high and now shes dropped will it hurt her and do i have to do it?
and lastly when reversing and you turn to look down the middle of the car i really stuggle turning will i get marked down for this?? i can see ok but it may not look like i can because i cant turn as far round
sorry im just really nervous!!!
 
I found this at http://iq.lycos.co.uk/qa/show/45572/in-a-driving-test-does-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-wear-a-seatbelt-in-the-emergancy-stop-exercise/


You must wear a seat belt if you are pregnant unless your doctor certifies that you are exempt on medical grounds. however, a specific exception in The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) Regulations applies in this case:

… a person by whom, as provided in the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1987, a test of competence to drive is being conducted and his wearing a seat belt would endanger himself or any other person

it should therefore be possible to remove the seat belt, certainly for the emergency stop manoeuvre as there is a high risk of endangering yourself.

I suggest that you ask your instructor or phone the DVLA.

However think about this - If you pass, drive out of the test centre and a child runs out in front of your car you are going to have to do an emergency stop anyway.

As to reversing if I recall the law correctly you are allowed to take off your seat belt to reverse but be sure to remember to put it back on again before you start off forwards again.
 
You really need to be asking your doctor these questions about what can happen with the baby. Other than that I only 3 words for you...
Practice, practice, practice.
Good luck.
 
I don't know about the first thing - you could ask your doctor. But emergency stops aren't done in every driving test. To be sure you could say something before hand about doing it - explain you are worried. I'm sure they'll understand.

When reversing as long as you look (and they can tell this - they should be able to tell you are turning to look) and do it safely you should be alright.
 
Maybe you should re-book your test for after the baby is born. All this added stress may not be such a good idea in your condition. When you do go through with it. Good luck
 
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