most higher end scan tools will tell you exactly what each test needs to be completed! If you do one at a time and follow the test parameters to the T You will get through the drive cycle! This can take a lot of varied driving and much time unless you have an idea of what exactly each test needs to be met!
Also as you most likely know every time you reset your codes th ewhole drive cycle test starts all over!
I usually place my scanner on my lap and go out driving very late when th eroads are empty! The last drive cycle I drove through had me home around midnight! But I was pretty happy when All tests showed ready!
Hope This helped a little!
Not really worth just driving around unless you have each tests parameters so that you can meet them! They are very specific!