diff --git a/tests/test_gep.py b/tests/test_gep.py
index 58c3e84..3978774 100644
--- a/tests/test_gep.py
+++ b/tests/test_gep.py
@@ -2,10 +2,7 @@
 
 
 def test_autosuggestion(gdb_session: GDBSession) -> None:
-    gdb_session.send_literal("print 12\n")
-    gdb_session.clear_pane()
-    gdb_session.send_literal("print 34\n")
-    gdb_session.clear_pane()
+    gdb_session.start(histories=["print 12", "print 34"])
 
     # the autosuggestion should not be shown when no match
     gdb_session.send_literal("print x")