Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video includes; * 0:05 Introduction * 1:05 The purpose of road markings * 1:47 Lines across the road * 3:21 Lines along the road * 5:15 Right turn boxes * 6:00 Box junctions * 6:32 Cycle lanes * 7:12 Words on the road * 7:46 The Highway Code * 8:20 Summary
Advance Driving School @2.51 If you wanted to go right and the white car opposite wanted to go straight on.....who must give way? I think it the white car opposite,yes or no?
@@tardeliesmagic There are no rules about this is the Highway Code, so there is no definitive answer that you can rely on. We generally go with 'who got there first' but are prepared to wait if someone else seems in a rush.
Good way to think of it; - Treat solid white lines like a solid brick wall, do not cross. - Dashed / broken white lines have gaps, so you may pass through if needed.
Thank you for your helpful videos. I’m pleased to announce that I finally passed my driving test today morning on my 2nd attempt with 4 driving faults! Looking forward to watch your future videos to help me with my journey as a newly passed driver.
Thank you for this! This is something I always struggle with as it's easy enough to identify them on the theory, but when in the car I struggle to remember which markings mean which (aside from the obvious ones such as arrows, box junctions, stop lines etc.)
Thank you Advance Driving School, I think your videos are the best on TH-cam on all thinks driving, lol... they were very helpful to my driving journey both theory and practical, I passed with 5 minors, first time, thanks guys, keep doing what you're doing, much appreciated.
Watched this video to find out what the weird wavey center lines are for, and you didn't cover them even though you drove through them most of the video. Seems like they were maybe before stop lights or something, but they also seemed like they were sometimes after stop lights... I'm from North America so we have nothing like this. We have very simple road markings, and the rest is left up to signage.
Note that it there are circumstances when you can cross a solid white centre line. It is a common misconception that you should treat the solid line as a brick wall. Highway code rule 129 This means you cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Around 4:20: The Department for Transport terminology is “Marks” and “Gaps” for lines and spaces between them. “Warning areas” should have 4 metre Marks and 2 metre Gaps (all metric - even on the road!), and they are often used on the approach to signal controlled junctions. IF it’s well maintained (and not worn out etc), it can be useful to gauge whether it’s possible to stop when the signal switches to Amber, or not. E.g. at 7:42, it was wise to continue, although it might have been possible to stop from the speed shown; much faster, you wouldn’t be able to. The length of such a warning area varies depending on the speed limit; somewhere within it the so-called “dilemma zone” (another DfT term) occurs, as to whether to try to stop or not, depending on the weather, what’s behind you etc.
It says in the official highway code that you can overtake on double white lines that are unbroken if you're overtaking a slow moving vehicle e.g. horse or bike
Great info, clear and precise, but watching the driver, he went over on the Amber light at 7.45 and could have stopped. Many kids think amber means prepare to stop, but it does mean stop if safe to do so. I would of only continued when it turns amber when just crossing the line.
The traffic lights turned to amber less than a second before we passed the stop line. Maybe it looks different on a video - but that is nowhere near enough time to stop the car smoothly. In that situation it is far safer to continue driving and avoid the chance of getting rear-ended.
You done well to find some the ones that aint faded half road signs covered by bushes or trees. Obv they are important so why isn't the local councils treating them that way
You should see the road markings etc in the USA... Nobody seems to know what they mean. Not a road marking, I know, but what do you do at a "four way amber"? No one knows, so everyone ignores it.😊
On a right turn box what do you do if the box is full? Can you wait on the hatched lines then? Or do you just have to wait on the road and jam the traffic?
We are allowed to cross broken lines and enter the right turn box as early as necessary to join the queue to turn right. If the queue ends up blocking following traffic, that is OK as it’s no different to what happens at a normal junction (without a right turn box) when turning right.
thanks Advance driving school for ur tireless efforts to make usefull videos realy i have utalized much more please give me ur advice about manual or automatic gear which i would learn? i already took 4 lessons of manual.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool my driving instructor said that if a pedestrian is standing on them give way but it’s “necessary to go in them for your road position”
Love these videos.. can anyone help please just wondering if I need to turn right i would go in the right lane indicated by lane markings but if I don't turn right straight ahead and wait till I get to the traffic lights than turn is that okay??? Or would you stay in the left lane till you get closer to the lights than go into right lane.. i think I'm just overthinking about it.
What about the single broken white line you cross when turning into a side road? There's a lot of confusion about that one - I think it means give way to pedestrians already crossing the road, but not to those waiting to cross. Would like clarification from the driving school. Thanks.
The Highway Code says single broken lines can be used to mark the end of a road, so we think it’s as simple as that. I like your idea of reminding us to give way to pedestrians on the road though!
Can you please add pic of road marking on the side of screen, I completely can’t understand which marking is being talked in video, as solid, broken bla bla is driving terms
You must not stop on double yellow lines, unless you are a delivery driver and you have put your hazard lights on and put a crappy hand written sign in the window.
I passed my test! 6 minor faults🥲 these videos helped me alot , i still watch them even after passing to improve my knowledge i am a little nervous driving on my own and parking is scary ehehe😌 good luck peeps😊
Hi, question: where there are arrows in the road that directs you to turn left or right, do you still need to indicate? Even if the lane only allows you to turn, and not go straight on?
We should indicate if someone else would benefit. Other people (including cyclists or pedestrians) may not be aware of the road markings, so consider whether indicating would make your intentions clearer. 👍🏼
8:27 so we can cross those white chevrons if needed to enter the right hand lane for the right turn? usually I would have just waited and then got in to the right hand lane but I am still learning.
They should make it compulsory for people to update their knowledge of this every five years. Some people didn't know they were still in print and the last time they read it was 20 - 30 years ago and even longer which explains plenty! 🤷🏿♂️
Thank you very helpful videos Will it be a foult if i stop in a giveway or roundabout when there is nothing coming cuz i dont feel safe just going i like to stop every time
Stopping at a Give Way line when unnecessary might actually cause danger - as you might surprise following traffic if they can see that it is safe for you to continue. On a Driving Test you might get a minor fault for unnecessary hesitation, but in real life you might get rear-ended - so if it’s safe try to keep rolling.
Sorry on 8:14 on video when he goes in right lane to turn right is he best not waiting before traffic lights before going into right lane to turn right thats my question? Sorry if I didn't make sense.
No before you go in the right lane to turn right? Can you not go into it early or is it best to wait before the lights.. i entered the lane after I came out of the junction didnt turn off till i reached the traffic lights
7:40 Doing 15mph with more than one car length in front of you and the white line. The traffic lights turn to amber (which the Highway Code tells us to expect) and you drive through the lights? I know I could have stopped on my bike in this situation, so a car definitely could.
Of course we could have stopped, but I would have had to brake suddenly - which might surprise following traffic and result in getting rear-ended. If we can’t stop smoothly, it is far safer to keep going.
They should make it compulsory for people to update their knowledge of this every five years. Some people didn't know they were still in print and the last time they read it was 20 - 30 years ago and even longer which explains plenty! 🤷🏿♂️
Zig-zag lines show the approach to, and exit from, a pedestrian crossing is marked with zigzag lines. You mustn't park on them or overtake the leading vehicle when approaching the crossing. Parking here would block the view for pedestrians and approaching traffic.
The traffic lights changed to amber less than a second before we crossed the stop line. Maybe it looks different on video but that is nowhere near enough time to stop smoothly behind the line. In that situation it is much safer to continue driving.
I have theory test in two days and I am worried for the high way codes they said there 2 questions on the theory what will happen if you fall the high way codes???
You will be asked 50 questions (about the Highway Code and other aspects of driving) and you need to get 43 correct to pass that part of the Theory Test. There is also a ‘hazard perception’ section that must also be passed. Make sure you do your homework, and good luck!
The yellow box junction only means that you can’t stop (unless you’re blocked from turning right) and doesn’t indicate whether you can or can’t change lanes safely. You must look at the other road markings to decide what you must do.
The Highway Code only mentions double red and yellow lines - however Google says: Double blue means "No parking including vehicles with residents parking permits displayed", while single blue means only residents of immediately adjacent properties can park there. Surely there must be an information sign there to explain?
Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video includes;
* 0:05 Introduction
* 1:05 The purpose of road markings
* 1:47 Lines across the road
* 3:21 Lines along the road
* 5:15 Right turn boxes
* 6:00 Box junctions
* 6:32 Cycle lanes
* 7:12 Words on the road
* 7:46 The Highway Code
* 8:20 Summary
Advance Driving School @2.51 If you wanted to go right and the white car opposite wanted to go straight on.....who must give way? I think it the white car opposite,yes or no?
@@tardeliesmagic There are no rules about this is the Highway Code, so there is no definitive answer that you can rely on. We generally go with 'who got there first' but are prepared to wait if someone else seems in a rush.
4:53 it is permitted to stop on double yellow lines to pick up/drop off passengers, also parking is usually permitted for blue badge holders.
Looking forward to seeing it
Thank you for your high quality videos!
Good way to think of it;
- Treat solid white lines like a solid brick wall, do not cross.
- Dashed / broken white lines have gaps, so you may pass through if needed.
Driving Crawley thank you
That’s genius
Solid lines may be crossed though, in some situations.
Driving Crawley 👍
What about the zig zag lines on either side?
I passed yesterday with one minor these videos helped me lots!
Well done!!! 🚙😃👍🏼
Congratulations
Congratulations
Any tips I’m struggling with lane selection and road selection
lucky
Been using the official app, but these visual aids are extremely helpful for someone like me, who had NO knowledge of driving related rules
So many things to look out for and remember
Thank you for your helpful videos. I’m pleased to announce that I finally passed my driving test today morning on my 2nd attempt with 4 driving faults! Looking forward to watch your future videos to help me with my journey as a newly passed driver.
Very well done! Good luck on the road 🚙👍🏼
Thank you 😊 so much for what you do. After many years not driving I am now driving with confidence because of your uploads 💜
Thank you for this! This is something I always struggle with as it's easy enough to identify them on the theory, but when in the car I struggle to remember which markings mean which (aside from the obvious ones such as arrows, box junctions, stop lines etc.)
Our pleasure! PS - thanks for joining the channel :-)
Watching this not because I’m learning to drive but simply because I literally forgot road markings.
This is my favourite learning channel, clear explanation, and useful information. Thanks 😊
Always worth watching your excellent videos to keep our memories refreshed.
Hi
I would like to say thanks. I've passed my driving test today with one minor fault.
your videos help me a lot.
many thanks
Well done!
Thank you Advance Driving School, I think your videos are the best on TH-cam on all thinks driving, lol... they were very helpful to my driving journey both theory and practical, I passed with 5 minors, first time, thanks guys, keep doing what you're doing, much appreciated.
Well done!!! 🚙😃👍🏼
I haven't driven for three years and I'm just about to get a new car, thanks so much for this vid - great refresher!
Glad it was helpful!
This lecture is worth million praise
Interesting!
Would make video about speed limit. I actually little bit confused between 20 mph and 30 where the school patrol is.
Thank you
This would be great!!
Here you are: Speed Limits: th-cam.com/video/L0eY0FfQ1rs/w-d-xo.html 👍🏼
Love it when you upload! Keep 'em coming Advanced Driving School!!
Watched this video to find out what the weird wavey center lines are for, and you didn't cover them even though you drove through them most of the video. Seems like they were maybe before stop lights or something, but they also seemed like they were sometimes after stop lights... I'm from North America so we have nothing like this. We have very simple road markings, and the rest is left up to signage.
Great video very clear and well explained, thanks!
7:42 Best lesson for new drivers, pass on late yellow. Thank you for so many accidents, you made it with so much love. BS
I love this kind of English for helping Hongkongers to speak well in their British English.
Your videos are amazing, it helps me very much on making my driving licence.
Good job everyone!
Love this channel. They are so helpful and your voice is so calming when describing things. Love these videos. Thank you.
Note that it there are circumstances when you can cross a solid white centre line. It is a common misconception that you should treat the solid line as a brick wall.
Highway code rule 129
This means you cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Around 4:20: The Department for Transport terminology is “Marks” and “Gaps” for lines and spaces between them. “Warning areas” should have 4 metre Marks and 2 metre Gaps (all metric - even on the road!), and they are often used on the approach to signal controlled junctions. IF it’s well maintained (and not worn out etc), it can be useful to gauge whether it’s possible to stop when the signal switches to Amber, or not. E.g. at 7:42, it was wise to continue, although it might have been possible to stop from the speed shown; much faster, you wouldn’t be able to.
The length of such a warning area varies depending on the speed limit; somewhere within it the so-called “dilemma zone” (another DfT term) occurs, as to whether to try to stop or not, depending on the weather, what’s behind you etc.
Thanks for the extra information!
Thank u very much this channel is very help me.
I have my test tomorrow these videos are helping me so much, thank you
Good luck! 🤞🏼
Did you pass?
Very helpful!Thankyou so much for the detailed explaination!👌👌
I should have watched this Before my trip to the UK 😬 😮.
I like your videos, please keep the great work!!
Still learning
Thank you Anne and matt...your videos are so helpful
Just failed my test today.. Looking road signs to Histon and I didn't see road marking..
Sorry to hear that. Keep practicing and good luck next time. 👍🏼
This is very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks good blend of mostly seems lines
Thank you from Qatar
Every time you made nice video 💕
Amazing info. Great job!
It says in the official highway code that you can overtake on double white lines that are unbroken if you're overtaking a slow moving vehicle e.g. horse or bike
Yes, if they are doing 10mph or less 👍🏼
very helpful. thank you!!
Great info, clear and precise, but watching the driver, he went over on the Amber light at 7.45 and could have stopped. Many kids think amber means prepare to stop, but it does mean stop if safe to do so. I would of only continued when it turns amber when just crossing the line.
The traffic lights turned to amber less than a second before we passed the stop line. Maybe it looks different on a video - but that is nowhere near enough time to stop the car smoothly. In that situation it is far safer to continue driving and avoid the chance of getting rear-ended.
Test on monday - issues with not putting the right gear and not knowing which lane to go on,, big roundabouts, where to look when reversing
Did you pass?
@@user-ym8wv4yp4p you'l never know :(
All the best driving school 👍
Was very well explained.
Remember the first rule of the road, always keep your eyes open ! 😁
You done well to find some the ones that aint faded half road signs covered by bushes or trees. Obv they are important so why isn't the local councils treating them that way
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the lesson
verry helpfull
Beautiful city
Love your very informative videos they are brilliant and very helpful. Thanks so much!
Very knowledgeable thnx
"Imagine the chaos if there were no lines at a busy junction in a town centre"
Me: * laughs in Indian *
Thankyou so much 💗💗🚘🚗🚘🎓 brilliant video (always) just what we needed xx
ignoring the entire purpose of the video, the 2019 ford looks low-key cool ngl
Excellent video summary
You should see the road markings etc in the USA... Nobody seems to know what they mean. Not a road marking, I know, but what do you do at a "four way amber"? No one knows, so everyone ignores it.😊
Have you done one on lanes because I always get confused on which one I should be in
We’ve covered which lane to use at roundabouts: th-cam.com/video/W8Q9Y2pkEiY/w-d-xo.html
Thx
Very interesting thanks
we need more of these videos.. what about road signs video?
what about checking your vehicle for road worthiness video?
We have already done a video about Traffic Signs: th-cam.com/video/WTwl1-OxsDY/w-d-xo.html
and thanks for the other suggestion.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Lol your driving the same route I did when practicing today!
So close to passing
I’m doing my cbt soon and this really helped thanks
Thank you guys
On a right turn box what do you do if the box is full? Can you wait on the hatched lines then? Or do you just have to wait on the road and jam the traffic?
We are allowed to cross broken lines and enter the right turn box as early as necessary to join the queue to turn right. If the queue ends up blocking following traffic, that is OK as it’s no different to what happens at a normal junction (without a right turn box) when turning right.
If I am following a car turning right and I am behind this but the cycle lane is solid - can I undertake the car turning right or do I wait ?
You must wait!
This's perfect explanation. Thank u so much 😄
thanks Advance driving school for ur tireless efforts to make usefull videos realy i have utalized much more
please give me ur advice about manual or automatic gear which i would learn? i already took 4 lessons of manual.
This video might help: Manual or automatic?: th-cam.com/video/R6tSHlmccyk/w-d-xo.html 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool after i watched i feel to learn auto gear
Great
Thanks so much
I have my test coming on 4/mar/2022. Feeling nervous
You can do it! 🤞🏼
when approaching a give way line sometimes there is a hatched marked corner are you allowed to enter these to turn?
We should try to avoid driving in any hatched areas normally - but it’s OK to do if necessary.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool my driving instructor said that if a pedestrian is standing on them give way but it’s “necessary to go in them for your road position”
Love these videos.. can anyone help please just wondering if I need to turn right i would go in the right lane indicated by lane markings but if I don't turn right straight ahead and wait till I get to the traffic lights than turn is that okay??? Or would you stay in the left lane till you get closer to the lights than go into right lane.. i think I'm just overthinking about it.
We can’t advise what is best without seeing the junction - I’m sure your instructor can help you 👍🏼
What about the single broken white line you cross when turning into a side road? There's a lot of confusion about that one - I think it means give way to pedestrians already crossing the road, but not to those waiting to cross. Would like clarification from the driving school. Thanks.
The Highway Code says single broken lines can be used to mark the end of a road, so we think it’s as simple as that. I like your idea of reminding us to give way to pedestrians on the road though!
Can you please add pic of road marking on the side of screen, I completely can’t understand which marking is being talked in video, as solid, broken bla bla is driving terms
We can't add anything to this video, but will do that next time.
You must not stop on double yellow lines, unless you are a delivery driver and you have put your hazard lights on and put a crappy hand written sign in the window.
I passed my test! 6 minor faults🥲 these videos helped me alot , i still watch them even after passing to improve my knowledge i am a little nervous driving on my own and parking is scary ehehe😌 good luck peeps😊
Excellent - well done! 🚙👍🏼😃
Hi, question: where there are arrows in the road that directs you to turn left or right, do you still need to indicate? Even if the lane only allows you to turn, and not go straight on?
We should indicate if someone else would benefit. Other people (including cyclists or pedestrians) may not be aware of the road markings, so consider whether indicating would make your intentions clearer. 👍🏼
Thank you!
I was curious about the zig zagged squiggly lines.
8:27 so we can cross those white chevrons if needed to enter the right hand lane for the right turn? usually I would have just waited and then got in to the right hand lane but I am still learning.
Yes, we are allowed to cross broken lines and enter the shaded area. However, don’t cross any solid lines!
They should make it compulsory for people to update their knowledge of this every five years. Some people didn't know they were still in print and the last time they read it was 20 - 30 years ago and even longer which explains plenty! 🤷🏿♂️
Brilliant video
Thank you
very helpful videos
Will it be a foult if i stop in a giveway or roundabout when there is nothing coming cuz i dont feel safe just going i like to stop every time
Stopping at a Give Way line when unnecessary might actually cause danger - as you might surprise following traffic if they can see that it is safe for you to continue. On a Driving Test you might get a minor fault for unnecessary hesitation, but in real life you might get rear-ended - so if it’s safe try to keep rolling.
Sorry on 8:14 on video when he goes in right lane to turn right is he best not waiting before traffic lights before going into right lane to turn right thats my question? Sorry if I didn't make sense.
The traffic lights were green, so why would we wait?
No before you go in the right lane to turn right? Can you not go into it early or is it best to wait before the lights.. i entered the lane after I came out of the junction didnt turn off till i reached the traffic lights
As an American this looks really confusing
7:40 Doing 15mph with more than one car length in front of you and the white line. The traffic lights turn to amber (which the Highway Code tells us to expect) and you drive through the lights? I know I could have stopped on my bike in this situation, so a car definitely could.
Of course we could have stopped, but I would have had to brake suddenly - which might surprise following traffic and result in getting rear-ended. If we can’t stop smoothly, it is far safer to keep going.
17 in a month, I’ll be fine 😄
Thankyou very much
They should make it compulsory for people to update their knowledge of this every five years. Some people didn't know they were still in print and the last time they read it was 20 - 30 years ago and even longer which explains plenty! 🤷🏿♂️
What do the zig zag lines indicate?
Zig-zag lines show the approach to, and exit from, a pedestrian crossing is marked with zigzag lines. You mustn't park on them or overtake the leading vehicle when approaching the crossing. Parking here would block the view for pedestrians and approaching traffic.
Where is the section about red lines?
We can’t cover every rule in the Highway Code - and since red lines are very rare we left them out of this video. Sorry!
@7:40 plenty of time to stop on the amber but no attempt made tssk tskk
The traffic lights changed to amber less than a second before we crossed the stop line. Maybe it looks different on video but that is nowhere near enough time to stop smoothly behind the line. In that situation it is much safer to continue driving.
4:48 *crashes*
random person: "you cant park there mate"
I have theory test in two days and I am worried for the high way codes they said there 2 questions on the theory what will happen if you fall the high way codes???
You will be asked 50 questions (about the Highway Code and other aspects of driving) and you need to get 43 correct to pass that part of the Theory Test. There is also a ‘hazard perception’ section that must also be passed. Make sure you do your homework, and good luck!
My lane marking reading is so bad , I struggle with roundabouts alots, any advice ?
Roundabout Lane Discipline: th-cam.com/video/yArctgMCBks/w-d-xo.html 👍🏼
Good video, but what about single and double red lines on the side of the road ?
We can't cover everything in the video - but you can read about them in The Highway Code :-)
If there are yellow box junctions on the road, can i still change lane while the car is on the yellox box?
The yellow box junction only means that you can’t stop (unless you’re blocked from turning right) and doesn’t indicate whether you can or can’t change lanes safely. You must look at the other road markings to decide what you must do.
Ok thanks
What car do you drive and the engine size? X
It’s a Ford Fiesta ST with a 1.5 litre petrol turbo engine.
In Nottingham, theres Blue double lines and blue single lines on the edge of the road. What does this mean?
The Highway Code only mentions double red and yellow lines - however Google says:
Double blue means "No parking including vehicles with residents parking permits displayed", while single blue means only residents of immediately adjacent properties can park there.
Surely there must be an information sign there to explain?
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool i can have a look on google earth. But i never knew blue doubles existed.
Nor did we!
What about the zigzag lines ? You did not mention it whatsoever as far as I see....
We couldn’t cover everything in this short video, but it’s all in The Highway Code for you. 👍🏼