diff --git a/testsuite/headless/headless-input-tests.py b/testsuite/headless/headless-input-tests.py
index 055bef7a17..6f0407683f 100644
--- a/testsuite/headless/headless-input-tests.py
+++ b/testsuite/headless/headless-input-tests.py
@@ -443,6 +443,8 @@ def expect_drop(value, timeout):
 
 def dnd_tests():
     try:
+        pointer_move(-100, -100)
+
         launch_drag_source('abc')
 
         pointer_move(100, 100)