New Southport Test Route - Timelapse

This video is not much help to most of my viewers, but still does contain a couple of tricky moments anyone could learn from. Please don't complain as it does help people taking a test in this area. It just saves you sitting through 40 minutes when it crammed into only 4:16. Hope it helps. Good luck, Ashley.

[@MilitaryHistory2011]

I did my motorbike test here.
I pretended to mishear the instructor at 00:14, turned left (correctly) and then sat at a perfectly timed shutting level crossing to kill a good 5 minutes.

[@exsandgrounder]

Thanks for this. Passed my test in Southport in 1996, shortly after the theory test was introduced. Had an examiner who had somehow acquired a reputation amongst my peers for being strict and the test started badly when I stepped on his toes walking out of the test centre. Still, despite racking up 10 minors- including locking up on an emergency stop just before the car completely stopped (this was pre mass adoption of ABS) and doing 30 in a short 40 limit stretch coming off Kew roundabout- I passed first time. Go me.

[@fburton8]

My own driving test seemed to go a lot quicker than that! :)

[@TheMonkeyMonster31]

I’ll be doing my test in Southport so this is very helpful. Thanks for the video

[@thenub5606]

did you pass?

[@TheMonkeyMonster31]

The Nub still got a month until it unfortunately, I’ll keep you updated though.

[@passkat]

Hi ash, don't think this pupil passed...driving far too fast haha.

[@JosephRawsthorne31]

My route avoided Kew roundabout and I went up towards banks and back, I must say it was 7 years ago.

[@mrpsb]

Interesting to see a different test route round Southport, none of them are complete without a visit to Kew Roundabout :D

[@finicuro2744]

I don't think learning routes inside out helps that much. You're better off actually practicing like any normal person. If any learner believes this is the way, what are you going to do once you pass? Will you only stick to the known routes?
Yes, it's helpful, but you shouldn't overdo it...
disclaimer: this is really just my opinion, and I'm not even from the UK

[@ashley_neal]

finicuRO Great comment 👏 100% with you. This just gives you an idea of what to expect for a test route. Learn to drive and you can drive anywhere. Thanks. Ashley

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Bit cheeky, but I'll allow as you've made so many good general-purpose videos. Safe driving doesn't end with a certificate. Unless it's one a Doctor signed.

[@mrunrealistic6659]

I'm on my 6th lesson as of 10am this morning. I'm going on major roads. Any tips mate

[@ashley_neal]

Try and relax your hands as much as possible. This will help relax your feet and eyes also and you’ll drive better. Good luck

[@bradburyrobinson]

What time did you get out of bed?!

[@nadim2769]

I know everyones different but roughly how many lessons does someone need to take to pass on average?

[@ashley_neal]

40-50 hours with private practice is the average. Cheers, Ashley

[@designermakes6100]

I passed first time with 23 hours recently, driving Is all about confidence. Averages are there as a guide.

[@nadim2769]

Designer Makes my brother passed with 11 lessons, although he also drove around without an instructor in my dad's car, so probably 20 to 25 hours altogether

[@designermakes6100]

Kris Nicholson totally agree! It's all about your ability and the confidence.