10 driving test HACKS to PASS FIRST TIME UK
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- Use these 10 driving test tips hacks to help you pass your driving test first time.
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💜 Thank you for watching my video: 10 driving test HACKS to PASS FIRST TIME UK
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Reverse bay park hack
00:55 Getting lost hack
01:48 What to do if you miss your exit
02:23 Show me tell me hack
02:42 Knowing which way is left or right
03:54 What to do when you get stressed
04:40 Parallel park hack
05:31 Judging when to turn hack
05:59 Banana hack
I am finally in the ‘I passed but am still watching’ crew. The best advice I can give is to remember that the examiner is a person, and they’re at work! They’ve seen people all day every day and in the least rude way possible, you’re not special! It’s not a test, it’s a check to see if you’re safe to be out on your own. If you’re not safe, you don’t want to pass! You don’t wanna be out there on your own if you’re gonna hurt yourself or someone else. Stay as calm as you can, as soon as you meet the examiner you’ll start to feel better. Deep breaths, you’ll get there!! Try not to think about all the reasons you want to pass and instead think about where you’re gonna drive. Think ‘dot to dot’ one thing at a time!! Good luck!
I love the 'Passed but still watching' crew. This is also really good advice. I hope lot's of people get to see this comment. 🫶🏾
I passed my driving test a few weeks ago, thanks to this and other channels regarding driving.
If I may give a few tips that might help whomever is going for the test
1. Engage with the examiner at the start, be nice, be attentive to what they re saying. Ask a few questions and show genuine care about their answers I.e. how long have you been an examiner? Do you enjoy it?
2. Try to imagine you are going for a ride in your car and the examiner is just someone asking you for a lift, so youd be driving this person for 40min until your destination.
3. Dont be afraid if you go the wrong way. Just be safe all the time
4. If it gets quiet in the car, verbalise all the actions you are doing, even anticipations, it helps a lot. Both of you. I.e I'm checking my mirrors, im seeing this car ahead is turning right, so I'll slow down and change to 2nd gear..for example...
5 . Most important for last, consider the possibility that you might fail, and what your actions are after that. If you do this you will be much more relaxed, because the pressure of I GOTTA PASS is out of your shoulders.
Hope it helps. 😊
What amazing advice to share with others. Thank you for taking the time to do that. ❤️
😍😍😍😍
It did, thank you for sharing x
Thanku very much 🙂
Thank u so much lovely
Passed my test today and watched this video before. Defo came in handy being able to ask for a 10-15 second breather because I was mega nervous. Confirming directions with the instructor is also very helpful in areas which are rather busy or have multiple turns in the same direction next to eachother. Big thanks man :)
That's amazing and honestly thank you for sharing that. Will do more of these. 🫶🏾
My test is tomorrow morning, fingers crossed 🤞 I pass
Mine is on Tuesday. I wish you good luck .
And don’t forget to eat some bananas 😂😂😂
@@FelixOyetunjithank you very much but unfortunately I didn’t pass because not enough observations
@@FelixOyetunjiI actually ate some bananas and it helped with my nerves for real
@@A.Oladunni oh so sorry about that . I will be having my own practical on Tuesday . My first ever . My mind Dey cut 😂😂😂
Thanks. I passed my driving test today after watching you video. God bless you.
Amazing. Congratulations on your pass! 🥳
another tip for left and right is when you put L signs with your index and thumb (right angle approximate). The one that faces you with an L shape is left.
Great tips,thanks and happy you have explained what I was struggling with 😊
This is such an amazing video, thank you so much for all of your help! I will definitely be implementing these tips in my test :D
You're so welcome!
Great video. Really helped me !
Wow thank you Mark ,this is amazing 😊. Why don't we get told this by our instructor. You are an amazing one 🎉🙏xx.
Ps i have a bit of dyslexia so this will help me 🙏🌟thank you 😊
I will share this out ,especially to my daughter when she starts learning 🎉xxx
Thank you sir, all valuable tips.
Thank you so much for the tips!
You're so welcome! 😁
I will add a couple of tips from my side. I failed the first time and passed on subsequent attempt with 2 minors. In my first attempt, I was over-stressed on the last day and tried to re-watch all the videos, didn't properly sleep in the night and then drove to the centre (1 hour away ). So I was already tired a bit by the beginning of the test and made a serious fault in last minute at passenger crossing, just outside Mill Hill driving test centre. My suggestion would be to get ample rest before the test, pace out all the TH-cam lessons over long period of time than trying to cram things at eleventh hour. I also benefitted by attending a seminar arranged for prospective candidates by Hendon and Mill Hill centres by making them interact with examiners much before the test. If such an oppurtunity hits your email box, do not miss out. Even if there are no new tricks discovered, just by talking to examiners will help boost confidence and help understand how they think about it in terms of evaluation.
This is amazing advice and I hope all who watch this video can read this. Thank you for sharing Kundan Kanan. 😀
I had my 2nd test yesterday and I passed with only 3 minors and before I was getting picked up by my driving instructor from my house, I was shaking so much cuz like exams give me so much anxiety and like I had two bananas and after my first bite of my first banana, I felt calm and not that anxious anymore and it payed off xx I’m so glad it’s finally done and I hopefully won’t have to take it ever again
Congratulations on your pass and with only 3 minors is amazing. So the bananas helped you too. 😅 🫶🏾
Bananas are rich in magnesium; magnesium is definitely recommended to ease stress, anxiety and hormone imbalances. 😊
🎉🎉🎉 that will be me soon, the taunt of the test is freaking me out already.
I am a learner just now and i do struggle with my left and right thanks for this tip's.
Glad to help 😁
Amazing new stuff bro. Helpfull
Thank you Imran. Glad to hear it!
Thanks for sharing very useful video 👍👍👍👍
Thank you 😃
I wish I had you as a driving instructor. Subscribed :)
Thank you Marvin 😁
So helpful, thank you
Glad you found the video useful 😁
Found this video very helpful 👍
Lovely and very informative video ❤ could u please make a video for adi test 2 tips pleaseee?special spiral roundabout apex,,I get nervous when I see it
My test is in 2 weeks so glad I found this content. Thank you
Best of luck!
Thanks for the hacks. Helped a lot passed today after previous fails. The left and right thing helps a lot with my dyslexia.
Amazing! Congratulations 🥳
Superb. Way of explain the tips is very good. Thanks
So nice of you 😁
Good video thanks
Helpful 👍🏻
Thanks Will 😃
Are you kidding me! this has got to be the single most useful video I've seen yet - got the test this Thursday! I would appreciate anyone willing to send their positive vibes and prayers of success my way! thank you in advance and many blessings back to you. :)
Thank you for that! I'm sending positive vibes your way! Good luck!
@@ZONDOdriving I passed first time around today! had a lovely relaxed experience and this video definitely contributed to that so - THANK YOU!!
I dont know my left from my right. This is so helpful. Its the biggest problem i have. Not just in driving , but literally anything that needs me to choose left hand or right hand
It's something that we don't really use all the time after we first learn what is left and right. So it's not a surprise that a lot of people struggle with it.
Your left hand makes an L with your index and thumb. The backwards L is right.
Thank u soo much lifesaver
Thanks Michael. 😎
Thanks 🙏
❤️
Hey honestly this video is definitely 💯 percent true facts I have left and right problem my self doesn't mean I shouldn't be driving eating banana b4 any test does wat u said Respect my brother or friend
thank you
EXCELLENT ADVICE 🎉
Thank you and glad you liked the advice. 😁
My test is tomorrow do pray for me 😭
How did it got?
lads don’t stress, if u do something wrong ignore it and carry on. if you prove that you’re a capable driver your instructor usually writes little mistakes off. happened for me and some of my mates
This is true if you make mistakes that are borderline. If you drive well they will usually give you the benefit of the dought.
if you can walk it you can drive it my instructor says! i still struggle a lot with judging the distance of oncoming cars though, i think im overly cautious
That's a great tip. Saying it out loud makes it easier for a lot of learners.
Hi there
Would like to do a mock test my test is in February
Got my test tomorrow, and had a 2 hour lesson tonight and kept making mistakes at the start, hoping tomorrow goes better, either way thanks mate 😅
How did it go?
If someone coming from a country where they drive on the right, the left and right problem could throw them off, so it makes sense. Also some people feel so under pressure (on the test) they overthink everything.
What other hacks should I cover on the next video? 🤔
Omg lol I had my test yesterday and I had a bonnet Q. Been a while since I last opened it and couldn’t find the latch at first (nerves kicked in lol) but the examiner helped me by saying it’s further up 😂. Opened it all fine answered the q, but could not for the life of me get the stick out to close it had to get my instructor to tell me how to do it again. I got so scared thinking will he fail me on this😅 But I passed! Never knew they could help! Great video
What a nice examiner. Congrats on your pass 😁
@@ZONDOdriving ikr! Thanks so much :)
Congratulations 🎊 issy ,nerves kick in ,Lucky your examiner was nice 😊xx
@@chinamoon33 thanks so much lovely :) xx
@@ismaali your welcome hun 🎉🚗xx
Thanks
Any time
Useful
Glad you think so. Thank you 🫶🏾
Make a discrete mark on the front windscreen wiper showing where the middle is, so when parking you can lign this mark up with the middle of the car in front or the wall you want to park up to. Cars used to have a feature to help align the vehicle but modern cars are like a bubble!
Thanks. Might feature this on the next one! 🫶🏾
@@ZONDOdriving Hi! - I am not a driving instructor, but a friend helping an older driver to learn and get practice before their test. It has been quite a surprise for me to discover how car designs have changed as I mainly drive old Landrovers that have clean straight parallel sides. Modern cars are shaped like boats with curved sides and it is impossible to see how far the front of the car goes beyond the visible bonnet top. Your suggestions about reverse parking into a carpark space was brilliant!
Also, I am confused about the new road markings, what is the meaning of areas painted in red in the middle of roads? Also, what is the difference between red double lines and yellow double lines along the edge of a road?
I have never struggled to know my left or right hand but for some reason as soon as I got in a car, I kept messing up- I will be trying the squeezing the wheel tip!
It's because when you're driving, you have to focus on a lot more things so that part may be more difficult than if you were just standing still.
My instructor has said the exact same thing about the bannana !
Great hacks I have my test on the 20th of April 🤞🏻
Good luck Kella 😃
Mine is 14th good luck
Thank you
Good luck to you both too !
mine is also on the 20th
Mine is on the 20th as well, feeling very nervous now its 6 days away 🙈, GOOD LUCK!
good vid bro
Glad you enjoyed 😃
😂😂😂I struggle with left and right side. I never knew this would be hardest thing in my life right now 😂
It's one of those things you don't think about day to day so it can be difficult.
Take your time 10 minutes and really slowly process the parking manoeuvre includes parallel & bay parking. The advantage is 1. They cannot fail you even if you take a whole day to manoeuvre in a safe condition.😅 2. You can always have plenty of time to observe your surroundings 3. This is way easy to claim hit the brake before anything happened ( 😂too slow that examiner can’t tell 😅you stop or not). 4. The longer the parking manoeuvre you taken, shorter the exam route go and less mistakes observed 😂.😮❤🎉
I know you're joking but for anyone who doesn't know, the examiner reserves the right to terminate the test at any point if he feels you aren't seriously engaging with instructions.
I thought this was true...however I failed my driving test for reversing too "slowly" into a bay. Got marked as Reverse bay - Control...I was livid!
@@abbymitchell9079 no way really? i wouldve thought they rather you take your time and be safe than to rush it
@Laur I think my issue was that a car turned up and had to wait for me. Examiner at the end told me that if it was the summer time in a busy car park that I would've held people up...for a few blimming seconds lmao
I failed for in 2-3 minutes I couldn’t finish my reverse bay parking in busy tesco parking and the Examiner (she) tetiminate my test as I couldn’t do the manevour
Reading parking signs on the sreet.Parking in private car parks .Parking in supermarket car parks. If you drive into a car park but wait in a car and not parking in a bay. Don't forget the carpark camera thinks you have parked.
In my test what I used to remember my lef from my right is my watch... my watch I wore on my left hand
That’s a good hack actually 🤔
Also left is the hand i don't eat or write with 😂
You are absolutely right…. I mean left… I mean write…I’m confused now 😕
😂
It affects me . thanks for the tip
It affects lots of people and you're welcome 😁
If you don’t know where is left and right Just go straight
What if it's a T-juntion 😅
Have a banana. Love it my man 😂
😁
👏👏👏👏👏
number 6 yea... if you dont know which is left or right i dont think you should be allowed to drive
I 100% trust the banana! I had one right before my theory test and got 50/50 and 55/75!🍌
Amazing! Will you be taking it before your practical test too?
i got my test in a couple days, so nervous
How did it gooo?
banana asl has good calorie value which might help
So you can be relaxed and also nourished. 😀
@@ZONDOdriving haha yes.
I have my test coming up tomorrow (May 5th) so hopefully I can put these tips to good use!
I also have a couple of tips of my own:
1. As well as a banana, try eating some blueberries before your instructor picks you up as they are scientifically proven to help you concentrate on test day (it's also a good idea to have some chewing gum during the test)
2. Adjust your window mirrors to be further out (but not by too much!) to exaggerate your mirror checks so the examiner knows you are actually looking in your mirrors (e.g. before giving a signal)
Sidenote: Number 2 is highly debateable as to it's effectiveness but do keep in mind that neglecting to check the mirrors is a very common reason for people failing their tests
EDIT 1: This is my second driving test after failing miserably on the first one
Good luck! You’ll do great tomorrow 🎉🎉👏🏾👏🏾
did you pass?
@@brandonfairhurst7941 i did indeed
@@rossijgh congrats 🥳🥳
@@brandonfairhurst7941 thank you!
I had a banana and past 3rd time. Another recommended tip was no coffee. Coffee can make you more nervous.
you sir are amazing thank you for these tips!!!!!!!!! MY TEST IS IN JAN an im shitting bricks its on my birthday lol
Thank you and good luck with your test in Jan. Let us know how it goes! 🫶🏾
I want the refreshers sweet
😅 Those were finished a long time ago sorry. I'll let you know when I get another box. 😁
i feel sick i have mine tmrw
BANANA = Magnesium so you could it anything with lot of magnesium in it ! 😊
Science 🦾
Thanks for the tips
And I'm def eating a banana on my test date🙏🙌😶🌫️
🙌🏾🙌🏾 Banana sales are going to go through the roof 😂 Good luck with your test and let us know how you get on please
@@ZONDOdriving 😅
I will
Just passed my theory this gonna help me with my driving thanks
Congrats on your Theory pass!! 🥳 Have started driving lessons already?
@@ZONDOdriving thanks I was supposed to do my theory and driving test last year but was very busy with work I took maybe 20 lessons with a family member last year, how many lessons would you advise me to take ? I’m looking to pass driving test first time
@@Bane1Mirin it’s great you have someone to help you with the lessons. It all depends on how quickly you learn. The best thing to have an assessment lesson with an instructor and they can tell you roughly how many hours you’ll need. Keep us updated when you do your test though. 😁
@@ZONDOdrivinghey bro I had my test today I passed with 1 minor your videos helped me a lot 🙌🏽👍🏽
Test in April I really have to pass
Hi. Try not to go in there with an attitude like 'I really have to pass'. In my experience this puts unnecessary pressure on yourself and you'll end up making silly mistakes that you wouldn't normally make. Good luck with your test!
Can i take my SUV to the test ? I already have an international driving license which is valid but i need a full UK license. Ive been driving for 22 years and for 3 years in the UK, all with the international permit. It expires and i renewed it because i was failing the theory test. Now ive passed it and i have a driving test on 22nd March, 2024. I want to know if i can take my SUV for the test, i got the examiner's mirrors and the L stickers. And can i drive there alone ?
If your international licence is still valid then you can drive there alone. Just make sure you have the appropriate insurance for taking a driving test. SUVs are fine as far as I know. Good luck
@@ZONDOdriving thank you
My instructor makes her students eat 2 bananas before taking their test! 😅 but I can’t stand them so I’m going to have to say no to that one 😂
2? 😳 They must be super chilled and at least they won't be hungry. 🤭
Refreshers about to fall off the table 😂
😅 Don't worry they are safe!!
Bananas 🍌 release serotonin which is a happy Chemical and neurotonin
I'm allergic to Bananas lol I'm gonna have some CBD oil instead.
Wow that's such an unusual allergy. Hope the oil helps 😁
Is it okay to watch camera fit in car while parking?
Yes, you can use whatever features the car has. Just be careful as people have failed for not looking around properly because they spent too much time looking at the camera. Hope that helps. 😁
Surely the reference point depends in the size of your car so not helpful for all
Is this for ireland also?
When it comes to my videos about driving tests, I'm referring to UK Rules.
7th test is tommorow 🙏
How did it go?
Are you South African?
I writing allways on my hand 😂
By banana... you mean smoke a joint right 😅 how tf is banana 🍌 calming me down 😂
Good tips though that one was abit weird
Note to self. Definitely don't take my advice your not only gunna fail but you might end up with a few points
Glad you put a disclaimer there 😅
I have my test on Tuesday 😢😢😢 I’m super nervous and stressed out about it and I always look back on my notes but tomorrow is my last full lesson before my test and I just don’t know what to do 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 please help 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Did you pass?
@@vegeta9501 unfortunately not but I’m proud of how it went cuz I only had 1 major and 5 minors
@@salliexx7631 how long were you learning for?
I have a test in a couple of weeks Iv been learning for 7 years Iv still not had a test because of my confidence any tips please
@@sassytraveller8169for about a year but yesterday I had my 2nd test and finally managed to pass with 3 minors!!!
I listened to you, had a banana just an hour before test. I passed my test for which I can’t thank you enough. It’s been a week and half since I passed how do I take banana out now I am stressing out.
Amazing! Well done. The more you drive, the less stressful it will be. Then you won't need a banana 😎
My test is in the morning and I’ve actually got a banana 🍌 in my bag before I watched or heard of this 😅🤓🤓🤓
How did it go?
@@ZONDOdriving I PASSED!!! With 6minors. I binged watched your videos for one week and sent them on to lots of friends. Your awesome!! Keep shining bright 😇🙏🏽✨
Throw the peel at the examiner if you get a fail
Turn the driving test into Mario Kart 😅😅
If you dont know left from right, I have no confidence that you know brake from accelerator 😆
I have a driving test today wish me luck 😭😊
How did it go?
@@ZONDOdriving unsuccessful 😭
I sometimes have to think for a second about east and west, but its not massively relevant to driving.
I think it's linked to what is discussed on this video. 😀
@@ZONDOdriving I've got your "100 Ways..." book, it helped me pass first time (3 minors) last week, so thanks for that :)
@@colinjava8447hi Colin. Thanks for buying the book and I’m glad it helped. Big congratulations on your pass with only 3 minors. 🎉🥳🥳🥳🙌🏾🙌🏾🏆🎉
I’m pretty sure you can’t ask the instructor which exit it is you going to because you have to make your own judgments on it, they expect you to know street signs so that tip is pointless, the rest seem alright tho
Hi Teyento. You can't ask them once on the roundabout but you can definitely ask them before. Remember the test is not so much about whether you can navigate or not get lost, it's more about safety. The kind of signs they won't tell you are speed limit signs.
3:25 😂
My driving test is on 28th May, I can do this😫
Yes you can! Good luck 😎
@@ZONDOdriving Thank you! 🙂
I passed! Can’t stop smiling omg🥰🤩
How are you old enough to drive and not know which direction is left or right... you shouldn't be allowed on the road.
The examiner will tell you which exit to take before you enter any roundabout
Indeed
@@ZONDOdriving Can i ask the examiner for the lane to be?
L & R on their hands, surely just L will do, 🤣 how do they manage to put their shoes on. If I was an examiner and I saw that I would definitely feel unsafe.
😂 they are used it.
Mine is tomorrow 😭
How did it go?
Wait.. so you encourage dry steering? 😮 that's a huge No!!
I wouldn’t say I encourage it but in some cases it’s necessary.
I knew my right and left when I was about 3 years old 😂😂😂😂
wait..so people get confused with left and right ??? should they even drive in the 1st place ??
Happens all the time
6:00 another way to get rid of stress is maybe try smoking weed or drinking alcohol before your test.
Or just bash 😭
The terminology used in the thumbnail suggesting that you can “hack” your way through a driving test seems misleading and rather dangerous.
To pass a driving test successfully, be patient, practice practice practice and learn how to drive properly. Do not try to cheat your way through it. If you’re ready to drive you will pass. If you fail, it just means you need more practice. It’s about keeping the roads safe for everyone, not getting on the road as quickly as possible.
Weird comment because they're all legal things, and reference points. They're not cheats
If you do not know the difference between left and right, and have to squeeze your hand or write it on yourself, you absolutely should not be driving at all. Knowing your left and right is probably the least complicated part of driving, so if you can’t do that, how can you do the rest
Not necessarily. My friend has dyslexia and that akes it hard to tell her left and right. That shouldn't mean she isn't allowed to drive.
There's a literal syndrome that makes it difficult for people to REMEMBER which one is left and right. Just like numbers, some people need a bit of extra time to calculate. Ultimately that's what we all do, when we're told go left our brain calculates that left is ⬅️ and we go there.
What you've said is so ignorant as if it's a matter of education or someone's ability to know. It absolutely isn't. It just means they need a different level of help than your average leanred
It’s not a case of not knowing ur left to ur right. If ur an anxious person, and ur told to go left, u overthink and don’t process what ur left is even tho you do know and it’s common sense. There’s factors to this and it’s unfair to say sm1 shouldn’t drive when it can also come down to nerves.
@@blesskombo9260 if they struggle with the basics, they can’t drive. Simple. There’s no explanation
@Zarah B am so glad you said this. I am dyslexic too and have been doing my lessons since December got my test booked for july. I struggled with left and right alot at first. It's not so much of not knowing just take me a little longer to process the information. But over time I have improved massively. Everyone is different ❤