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I got my license four days ago but I promised myself I would come back to thank you for your videos. I didn’t get it the first time because I hit the curb but I went home and scheduled for another test exactly two weeks later and passed with no mistakes. I bet it’s good to know that when you pass, you’ll have a flood of people who’ll be thanking you for your videos and wishing you a peaceful rest. Your videos will be your legacy
Hi Tiny Reader - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your tremendous endorsement. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and tenacity. Yes, rarely is our success a solo enterprise. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
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Hi Playboi Isaac - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
This is what I needed, I’m paying for a TRASH driving instructor right now, who by the way DOES NOT teach you these subtle things the book doesn’t mention! Why pay for her service when she doesn’t teach??? This is way better than her teaching…thank you so much I’m watching your videos after finishing her class because she doesn’t care to teach well!
Hi Heppi Factory - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rosa - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. With a bit of practice--and I'm sure you're there now--you too will make it look easy. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Rick, I am taking lessons now as an older driver. In your video about older drivers you said "just do it." So I am. On 2nd lesson took me on the streets. Having an issue with hand over hand, will keep watching this and practicing. Thanks for all you do. 🤗
Hi Gabrielle - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Hi Chrissy Dillinger - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Sadly, we don’t have a driving school where I live (Saipan). The only teachers are parents or relatives. Because of that, I am scared to drive because there wasn’t a professional teaching me. I am 32, and I never got a driving license nor have I ever been confident enough to drive until recently. Your videos are very helpful, especially for those like me who are afraid to drive.
The hand-over-hand technique is the one that's required for my road test (I would think so, since I was taught how to do that). That is required for my road test as I would understand. I have never heard of hand-to-hand before. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Catherine Lee - Thank you for your comment. Hand-to-hand tends to be more practiced in Europe. And, I believe, it's falling out of favour because it's slow. All the best, Cheers Rick
I just got my permit and I’m learning to drive this vídeos is helping a lot to prepare for my road test so far the best teacher I found on TH-cam I will come back update about my success after I get my license
Hi Reyna Garcia - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
My bad I wasn't steering like this so I needed to see how it's done properly having both my hands at the 6 position actually relaxes me to drive without being nervous
Hi Mo Ellis - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I've been having trouble with this. 3 weeks till my test and I'm brushing up on these fundamentals again. Slick Rick back at it again with the sick tips! Much appreciated
Hi S - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@tayja3521 yup passed on my first try. his videos really helped. i think what helped more than anything is making a good impression, i cleaned the hell out of the car and dressed nicely, was friendly etc
Hi Ameera Barnes - that is STELLAR news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hi Zappy Eillen - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
You are a GREAT communicator! I am 62 have been a 35 year driver and a year as a taxi driver, where these guys taught me so much. I lost my left eye last year and I have to take my driving test soon. Your videos will really help. Thx
Hi Kathy Hernandez - thank you for your comment and compliment. You are most welcome, and we are happy to hear that the videos are helping. Are you finding you're doing OK with the lack of depth perception? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Greetings from India! I think hand over hand is quite helpful and easy for beginners and intermediates. Hand to hand requires a bit more practice than it.
Hi nanda praneeth kuchipudi - Thank you for your comment. And I agree with your thinking. Hand-to-hand can be cumbersome, and it's not as efficient - especially in emergency manoeuvres. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick
Nice video that I did not finish. I live in the USA and always considered hand to hand to be a good tool for my grandmother. But at 74 I am my own grandmother and still do not consider this hand to hand as effective and smooth as hand over hand. Thanks for the demonstration.
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Hi Bidemi Bashir - Thank you for your comment. And we're happy to hear that the information boosted your confidence. You're going to do awesome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I live in Sweden and ive been taught the hand to hand method. The instructor said that hand over hand steering is not safe because your arms can break if you have them infront of the airbag if it goes off. If you have a watch on it can hit you in the head and possibly kill you.
That was once true. Air bag tech works differently now and is less violent. As well, when these deploy is more complicated due to advances in sensors. So it’s unlikely that you’re going to have any injuries owing to air bag deployment. But go with that for your test. After you get your license you can figure out what works for you. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Katie - work on your breathing. That will help you to relax - the more you relax, the better you're going to do. Did you see this video on the mock road test: th-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/w-d-xo.html If there's anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi kamlesh sharma - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear the videos are proving useful. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
They do teach hand to hand in North America but is usually in EVOC Courses meaning if you are learning how to drive an emergency vehicle like a fire engine, a police cruiser, or an ambulance.
Hi Micah Smith - Thank you for your comment. I wasn't aware that emergency services taught their drivers to use hand-to-hand steering. Thank you for that information. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for this video I have my test in like 3 weeks and Ive been going back and forth over which method I should be using. the hand over hand feels better so thank you! oh and I'm from NY
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Sometimes it can be a bit rocket science to maneuver the steering wheel by default (hand over hand). I have been looking at some steering techniques, some that are easier to do for beginner/safe drivers. I hope I'll manage to pan my driving class out, come the time I take it. First I have to get myself squared away with DMV. Thanks for the excellent tips regardless, Mr. Rick! :D Much support and love for your videos!
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watching you do the hand-over-hand maneuver was much easier to understand compared to my driving instructor (not saying he's a bad teacher, you just explained it in a way I could understand)! thanks!
Hi hugonubario - that thinking is gaining momentum. Many of the smart drivers here are waiting for me to break out in expletives!! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was struggling with my driving practice. But with your videos its so so helpful i am getting much better and smoother. Thanks so much Rick! Keep up the good work! you're awesome!!
I had a driving teacher that wouldn't let me have the steering wheel slip through my fingers, so now I found myself having to trace the wheel hand over have easing the wheel straight after executing the turn, I would definitely find it more easy to let the wheel slip through..
@@smartdrivetest so upon going to the place of my test it looks like it will be around my town but they have cones for the parallel parking itself, the good thing is that I been driving around town, my test was officially an hour away but I scheduled it for my town as they just reopened after the pandemic had them all far away, I'm in Minnesota have had alot of winter driving..
Hi Winsome Jones - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest just my reversing is giving me a challenge but I will continue to practice and watch the video the turning of the stering mixing me up most time I will reverse into a parking spot when someone directing me I really want to do this on my own soon just start driving two Weeks now.
I am currently taking my son out to drive in preparation for his road test 2 months from now. He took driving instructions here in Ontario, Canada; where the instructor taught him hand over hand. Well, he finds it too tricky to maneuver using hand over hand, and his driving instruction through Young Drivers has ended. Now, I go out driving with him, and I didn’t learn to drive using hand over hand. I find it really difficult to turn using this technique. Guess I need to teach myself it ; (your video helps, thank you!); so I can help him with it!
Rick thank you so much for your expertise I know is going to help out a lot for my driving test I did not realize how much goes into a driving exam god bless for you do I will always say thank to Rick smart driving courses I have my drivers license that if I get the first time I die trying I feel have a better chance now thank you
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Hi Rick, thank you so much for all your help..im a beginner and I'm from Jamaica where we drive on the left , however our roads have a a lot of corners, and I'm having trouble turning, sometimes I don't know how much to turn depending on the corner but I'm positive and your videos are giving me a lot of confidence
Hi Daneille - thank you for your comment and query. Have a look at this video for speed control: th-cam.com/video/I19WKgoQqxY/w-d-xo.html and this video for better understanding of the primary controls: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/w-d-xo.html And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: th-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed my road test because I was over and undesteering. I almost passed the second time I took the road test but when I hit a cone it forfeit my entire road test. I was doing well and then I hit a cone and it was frustrating. I have a driving lesson this afternoon at 4 pm. I am a forty-one year old new driver in NJ! I've been driving for over a year, but I have to pass my road test to get my provisional license upgrade!
Great video. I'm worried because I have mild cerebral palsy in my right side (mostly only affects the right arm) I have been too scared to learn how to drive because of my disability for years now and turning is one of the biggest issues I think i'm going to have.. living in northern BC doesn't help much because you pretty much need your license. I really don't know what i'm going to do.
Hi Paul Mac - Thank you for your comment. Keep practicing my friend and you will--no doubt--get your license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Valerii M - yes, it was designed for very beginning drivers. How's your weather? We are in a deep freeze here - minus double digit C. Another week of the deep freeze. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi PS2Damon - Thank you for your comment and query. You can let the steering wheel return by allowing it to spin - just ensure that you keep your palms in contact with the steering wheel. Also, if you're in doubt, check with a local driving school instructor for the precise information. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi PS2Damon - Thank you for your response. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. If you need anything in the interim, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, I passed my driving test it was very easy once I got the parallel parking out of the way. Your videos helped me a ton because I was struggling to park between cones when I first started practicing. I will keep watching your videos to gain even more knowledge, thank you so much. @@smartdrivetest
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Thankyouuuu so much. Your vd help me alot. Im quite scared when i hv to do a turn bcs my skill is still lacking as im just taking the driving lesson. But after watching ur vd, it help me alot
Hi dearjem - Thank you for your comment. And yes, many European countries use hand-to-hand; however, I don't like that method because it's too slow. But you have to do what you have to do to pass the road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest *"I don't like that method because it's too slow."* I keep hearing this, but don't see why it matters at anything other than pulling away and/or parking speed (and even then, I'm not convinced crossing hands is faster). Above that, why on earth would you _need_ to apply so much lock in a hurry - unless you're trying to roll the vehicle?! I've always used push-pull, because my hands get in a tangle when I try to cross hands! I've never had any problem with this method, even in the tightest spots. We're all different, and at the end of the day, it doesn't matter as long as you steer safely and under full control. Thanks for some very interesting and thought provoking videos. I love them.
Controlling the steering wheel is difficult for me. I have had a couple of lessons so far. I have no experience with cars (I might as well be piloting a plane) and my instructors speak to me as if I should know the right amount of control to have with a steering wheel this early on, particularly when it comes to turns and parking and they aren't particularly helpful with only letting me practice for wheel control (and getting comfortable with the proper amount of pressure to apply to the pedals). I can't feel when the car is straight or not (with parallel parking). I guess it is just going to take practice, but I worry that they are only teaching to pass the test rather than ensuring I truly understand and feel comfortable with how to maneuver the car. All my lessons have been very early in the morning when there are very few cars on the road because I just don't feel confident in controlling the wheel enough. I live in NYC by the way and I learn in a very specific way and the way they teach is not really conducive to the way I typically learn. I don't really have drivers in my life to let me practice so I can only rely on these professional schools and even when telling them that I am really a novice and am not comfortable with the workings of the car, they still just put me on the road and expect me to understand how to control the car in a mediocre way in actual traffic. Then they tell me rules while I am trying to focus on controlling the wheel without practice and they think I am retaining what they are saying when I am focusing on the basics that I should have been learning and feeling comfortable with beforehand. It's very difficult for me. I feel like it will take me forever and much, much money before I even remotely feel comfortable taking my road test. It's very aggravating. Thank you for these videos. They do help me to visualize in my mind before my actual lessons.
Hi Winter S - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. It is unfortunate when driving lessons aren't tailored to the student's need or abilities. See this video for steering control and better understanding of beginning lessons: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/w-d-xo.html And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: th-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers RickIf there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I get more comfortable with each lesson, but it will still take me a while before I feel anywhere close to ready to take my road test with any kind of confidence. I am in no rush, however. I have the luxury of taking my time and as many (costly) lessons as I feel I need to be confident.
It takes practice to get use to the car and getting the grip for the steering wheel. Practice is key with the steering wheel, my advice is that go out with your parents or instructor early morning at around 7 or 8am where there is no traffic out on the road and you can go nice slow and get a feel for the wheel, OR go to a big mall parking lot and due some turns with the car and see how the car reacts to it! You will do just fine, and keep up the hard work!
one examiner in Oshawa, Ontario pointed my student to recover the steering manually or by-force and asked not to let steering wheel spins back automatically by relaxing the grip. This is the first time it happened and I have never heard about it before... please shed some light if possible.
Hello, first of all I just wanted to say that your videos are simply amazing. I will be giving my road test next week and you have cleared so many things for me. Just a quick question, can I be failed in a road test in Alberta for turning using hand-to-hand technique instead of hand-over-hand?
Hi Adnan Ahmed Malik - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. You can't be failed for using hand-to-hand, but you want to try and do as many techniques and manoeuvres in the way that the examiner expects them. In other words, if you test centre uses hand-over-hand you want to try and do that just to "go with the flow" so to speak. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I believe that in the UK "Push,Pull" (hand to hand) is taught in anticipation of drivers going on to drive heavier vehicles' with a flatter steering wheel. Most people give it up one they've passed their "practical test" though! :)
Hi Martin Tabony - thanks for your comment. You are right about most drivers giving up the push-pull method of steering after they get their licence - it's slow and inefficient. If there's anything specific we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Thanks, Cheers Rick
The method is called 'pull-push' because it is initiated by a pull. It is good practice to precipitate the turn by moving your hand to the top of the steering wheel which allows the initial input to be smoother and longer, and enables momentum to be gained before the hands switch at the bottom. This method requires anticipation. Usually, if initiated from the 10-2 or 9-3 position, the input will be jerky and very slow. While I think pull-push is quick enough for normal road usage if executed properly, the major disadvantage is that you lose your ability to gauge the amount of steering being applied. It's not a terrible method but rotational steering is probably better for most people.
Hey Rick (me again) in Australia we do push-pull (hand-to-hand) for light vehicles because we don't want to have our arms between the airbag in the centre of the steering wheel and our face if there's a frontal collision when turning across traffic etc.
Thank you for these videos. I have twin boys that just got there drivers permits. I will have them watch your videos and then practice what they saw on the videos. Great videos.
Hi alphacharlie65ms - Thank you for your comment and compliment. How do you do that with 2 new drivers; do you have them on shifts? 80) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Hi FreddyFazbear Playz 2010x - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
best driving videos on TH-cam or anywhere. can you do a clip about say driving in the residential area for the purpose of road test, and when do we need to give signal and do all the checks, especially when there are cars parks to the right side and there is oncoming traffic. thanks.
Hi Beverley Binns - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I really don't know witch one to do cause on my test I turned with on hand I asked if allowed to do it with one but she didn't answer back so I just went with which for me was the easiest and smoothest choice
Hi Ashley Adam - Thank you for your comment. This is the video and it's lessons are where I would counsel you to start: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Interestingly in Colorado, apparently the DMV doesn't give license tests anymore; rather I would have to get my license test form a third party driving school.
Hi Nurul Hudha - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. Always awesome to hear from the smart drivers in Indonesia. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi ganti sunita - you are most welcome. I will get that video done for you by early next week. I am happy to hear that the videos are proving useful. If there's anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Hùng Kiệt - Thank you for your comment and great compliment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Here in Argentina there is no specific steering technique required... As long as you can parallel park and start from a ramp without rolling back you are good to drive ..
Hi molak34 - thank you for your informative comment about a road test in Argentina. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Saahodra Singh - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. How are the driving lessons going my friend? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, I have my license and I drive by myself but mostly short distances. I am still somewhat nervous/anxious about driving and I'm not sure why? Any ideas, or do I simply need to be more confident? I mostly get nervous when I'm on unfamiliar roads, and I have trouble with bay parking. Thanks
i dont understand , what does he mean by figure 8 , its not clear for me , is it the car thats making the figure 8 or steering wheel ,excuse me sir im a bit confused , im hope i realise by the end of the video.
A question ❓ Does this apply to every state? I live in Washington and my husband is teaching me to drive and I want to make sure I will pass the test. thank you in advance
Yes you can my friend. Be sure that you keep your palms in contact with the steering wheel when you allow the wheel to come back after turning. See this vid: th-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Good luck on your test. Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, i just pass my road test class 5, complete licence. I did my exam two times, the first, they told me that i didn't pass because a right turn with red light but i really don't remember to did it wrong, i was a little upset about it, so i didn't came. Today it was my second chance and I pass. I am super happy!!! 🙂👍🏻🎉 Thank you for your videos!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i understand different roads have different angles, could you please do a video regarding how much to steer the wheel while turning right/left, and when roughly to steer the wheel back? for me,, while i am driving, i cant remember whether i have turned half a wheel or a whole wheel ...... I know i suck at driving. Thank you!
Hi Xian Wang - you don't suck; you are simply learning. And learning takes time. The only thing that stands between you and success is time and space. You are going to get it. Have a look at these videos: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/w-d-xo.html If you spend the time becoming competent with the basics, it will improve your overall driving. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you. I was taught hand over hand . The tighter the turn the further over you reach over with the hand crossing over to the opposite side of the curb. I do have a question though. I drive manual and there are a lot of long straight lonely roads where I live. When driving in a straight line for a while, how should my hands be positioned? I have a habit of keeping one hand at 8 o'clock and the other on the arm rest, but I get wrist trouble on my left. I'm trying to see if it's me or the car.
I've been doing hand-over-hand with previous road tests, but today my examiner failed me for doing hand-over-hand. He told me to do the hand-to-hand (shuffling) method, and made sure I know it was the only right way to turn the wheel. I couldn't disagree more, but I did not want to start an argument.
Hi Tony Nguyen - Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Was that the only reason the examiner gave you for failing. Take a day and be down and then get back at it. We're confident you'll pass next time. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thanks Rick. And yes, this time it was the only reason for my failed attempt. The examiner told me at the end in his exact word, "you did everything right, but I can't pass you for one of your habit" then he explained to me that the hand-over-hand is a dangerous method. He said if I was ever rear-ended, and the air bag were to go off, the one arm across the steering wheel would go right for my skull.
what confuses me is that you need to take your hand off the wheel for hand over hand and yet youll be peanilized if you do right? so how do you do hand over hand without taking your hands off the wheel?
You are doing a great service, sir. Thank you. I had a question specifically about steering. I am finding that I have no trouble doing a left turn from, say, an intersection. However, right turns, especially after having come to a total stop at a stop sign, is proving still a bit of a problem for me. I am finding that when making a right turn, I am not accustomed to doing a proper hand-over-hand turn. So, when turning right, do you normally push with your left hand first or pull down with your right hand first?
Hi Ravikant Rai - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. I believe the reason you're having difficulty is because you're doing hand-to-hand rather than hand-over-hand. You'll find that hand-over-hand is faster than the other method. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest No problem, thank you very much for responding. I have gotten better since and do hand over hand now. The only issue I face now is when i am turning, even on wider roads, i look at other drivers in the rear view mirror and feel the need to keep my speed a little higher, same as others around me, and I end up sometimes not doing a smooth enough turn. Fortunately this is not always the case. I noticed this happens when i don't have to stop on a left turn lane at an intersection. Because there is a green light and ample space between oncoming traffic and myself.
Hi Erica - Thank you for your comment. If hand-to-hand works for you, then do that. Be sure however, to do a mock road test 7-10 days before your dmv test so you get some good feedback. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Samuel Kingston - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And yes, in some places hand-to-hand is the preferred method for a test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Gabriella Mashiah - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick!I want you to make a video about getting out of a tight parallel parking space.Im new driver and I have difficulties to understand the volume of my vehicle. I don't know how close I am from the parking vehicles in front and behind me.If you have any tips about that please tell me!!
Hi andrew Vts - Thank you for your comment. And these videos will help you learn where your vehicle is in space and place: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/7pWQMIaSLAo/w-d-xo.html Be sure to do the 2X4 exercise. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Going for my road test soon. Been watching these videos to help out with my anxiety actually. Thanks for the great videos. Also how do you find the 45 Degree marker in your vehicle. Biggest hurdle for me is Parallel Parking.
Hi Jesse: Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. The 45 degree marker should be just to the left of the edge of the windshield in your vehicle. Look in that direction and find a landmark. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi FlipnotePikachu - thank you for your comment. I'm not sure why driving instructors do that - manipulating the steering wheel back is so antiquated. Still, follow the techniques given by your instructor so you can pass your road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I passed my test guys!! Ty for these vids
Hi Ellie7 - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Passed mine today too woohoo! 🥳
I got my license four days ago but I promised myself I would come back to thank you for your videos. I didn’t get it the first time because I hit the curb but I went home and scheduled for another test exactly two weeks later and passed with no mistakes. I bet it’s good to know that when you pass, you’ll have a flood of people who’ll be thanking you for your videos and wishing you a peaceful rest. Your videos will be your legacy
Hi Tiny Reader - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your tremendous endorsement. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and tenacity. Yes, rarely is our success a solo enterprise. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Got my license this week at 32. Thanks for everything
Hi Dominique Brown - that is *_PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Just passed my driving test 3 hours ago, wanted to come back and thank you for your tips!
Hi Playboi Isaac - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
This is what I needed, I’m paying for a TRASH driving instructor right now, who by the way DOES NOT teach you these subtle things the book doesn’t mention! Why pay for her service when she doesn’t teach??? This is way better than her teaching…thank you so much I’m watching your videos after finishing her class because she doesn’t care to teach well!
Hi Heppi Factory - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I want to cry right now you make it look so easy 😭
Hi Rosa - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. With a bit of practice--and I'm sure you're there now--you too will make it look easy. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Oh it seems as if its is in reality its not.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TIPS, IT'S HELPFULL. I PASSED MY ROADTEST LAST YEAR. NOW I BEEN DRIVE COMPATIBLE AND SAFE.
Hi Celyn campbell vlogs - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Rick, I am taking lessons now as an older driver. In your video about older drivers you said "just do it." So I am. On 2nd lesson took me on the streets. Having an issue with hand over hand, will keep watching this and practicing. Thanks for all you do. 🤗
Hi Gabrielle - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetestThanks so much. 🤗
I watch your car driving lessons over and over they are so helpful im starting my lessons tomorrow. thank u for these videos please keep them up
Hi damon green - thank you for your comment and praise. If there's anything specific we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
I passed my test the first time around years ago and hand over hand is def the best. Figured that out on my own 😀 Love your videos!
Hi ITCHO_BOY_ ROB - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed my test Thank You!!
Hi Chrissy Dillinger - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Sadly, we don’t have a driving school where I live (Saipan). The only teachers are parents or relatives.
Because of that, I am scared to drive because there wasn’t a professional teaching me.
I am 32, and I never got a driving license nor have I ever been confident enough to drive until recently. Your videos are very helpful, especially for those like me who are afraid to drive.
The hand-over-hand technique is the one that's required for my road test (I would think so, since I was taught how to do that). That is required for my road test as I would understand. I have never heard of hand-to-hand before. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Catherine Lee - Thank you for your comment. Hand-to-hand tends to be more practiced in Europe. And, I believe, it's falling out of favour because it's slow. All the best, Cheers Rick
I just got my permit and I’m learning to drive this vídeos is helping a lot to prepare for my road test so far the best teacher I found on TH-cam I will come back update about my success after I get my license
Hi Reyna Garcia - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
My bad I wasn't steering like this so I needed to see how it's done properly having both my hands at the 6 position actually relaxes me to drive without being nervous
Hi Mo Ellis - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I've been having trouble with this. 3 weeks till my test and I'm brushing up on these fundamentals again. Slick Rick back at it again with the sick tips! Much appreciated
Hi S - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Did u pass?
@@tayja3521 yup passed on my first try. his videos really helped. i think what helped more than anything is making a good impression, i cleaned the hell out of the car and dressed nicely, was friendly etc
Thank you for all your videos they are very helpful I passed this morning 😊
Hi Ameera Barnes - that is STELLAR news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Passed my road test after 3rd attempt. Thanks for your videos-very helpful!!!
Watching this 6 hours before my test, I am just nervous as hell but your voice helps me calm. TY!
Hi Zappy Eillen - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
@@smartdrivetest I passed! breathing helped, Thank You for sharing infos. again, Thank You Sir!
You are a GREAT communicator! I am 62 have been a 35 year driver and a year as a taxi driver, where these guys taught me so much. I lost my left eye last year and I have to take my driving test soon. Your videos will really help. Thx
Hi Kathy Hernandez - thank you for your comment and compliment. You are most welcome, and we are happy to hear that the videos are helping. Are you finding you're doing OK with the lack of depth perception? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Greetings from India! I think hand over hand is quite helpful and easy for beginners and intermediates. Hand to hand requires a bit more practice than it.
Hi nanda praneeth kuchipudi - Thank you for your comment. And I agree with your thinking. Hand-to-hand can be cumbersome, and it's not as efficient - especially in emergency manoeuvres. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick
Nice video that I did not finish. I live in the USA and always considered hand to hand to be a good tool for my grandmother. But at 74 I am my own grandmother and still do not consider this hand to hand as effective and smooth as hand over hand. Thanks for the demonstration.
Hi adimeter - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you Rick for showing me how to use the steering wheel and driving safely.
My road test will require hand-over -hand.Thank you for making this video.It’s good to know why one is clearly better than the other.
Hi Aaron W - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. When is your test my friend? All the best, Cheers Rick
I still occasionally come back to these videos to keep my driving habits in check.
Thankyou
Hi Saad Zaffar - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
You're the best teacher I ever see, you just gave me 100% about my confident thank you so much.
Hi Bidemi Bashir - Thank you for your comment. And we're happy to hear that the information boosted your confidence. You're going to do awesome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I live in Sweden and ive been taught the hand to hand method. The instructor said that hand over hand steering is not safe because your arms can break if you have them infront of the airbag if it goes off. If you have a watch on it can hit you in the head and possibly kill you.
That was once true. Air bag tech works differently now and is less violent. As well, when these deploy is more complicated due to advances in sensors. So it’s unlikely that you’re going to have any injuries owing to air bag deployment. But go with that for your test. After you get your license you can figure out what works for you. All the best, Cheers Rick
Going for my driving test on January 5th, I'm quite nervous but this reassures me a bit!
Hi Katie - work on your breathing. That will help you to relax - the more you relax, the better you're going to do. Did you see this video on the mock road test: th-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/w-d-xo.html If there's anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you ! I have been watching your videos as I prepare for my first road test. They've been very useful to me.
Hi kamlesh sharma - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear the videos are proving useful. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
They do teach hand to hand in North America but is usually in EVOC Courses meaning if you are learning how to drive an emergency vehicle like a fire engine, a police cruiser, or an ambulance.
Hi Micah Smith - Thank you for your comment. I wasn't aware that emergency services taught their drivers to use hand-to-hand steering. Thank you for that information. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for this video I have my test in like 3 weeks and Ive been going back and forth over which method I should be using. the hand over hand feels better so thank you! oh and I'm from NY
Hi Lilihoney7 - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Sometimes it can be a bit rocket science to maneuver the steering wheel by default (hand over hand). I have been looking at some steering techniques, some that are easier to do for beginner/safe drivers. I hope I'll manage to pan my driving class out, come the time I take it. First I have to get myself squared away with DMV.
Thanks for the excellent tips regardless, Mr. Rick! :D Much support and love for your videos!
Hi Silverreploid CLE - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
watching you do the hand-over-hand maneuver was much easier to understand compared to my driving instructor (not saying he's a bad teacher, you just explained it in a way I could understand)! thanks!
Great video, Rick! I agree. The hand-to-hand, or shuffle method, always seems cantankerous and less smooth than good old hand over hand!
Hi Eric - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
am I the only one who realised that this man looks like red forman from that 70's show?
Hi hugonubario - that thinking is gaining momentum. Many of the smart drivers here are waiting for me to break out in expletives!! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO HE REMINDED ME OF HOLY WHOA.
Oh my god he do 🤣
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I was struggling with my driving practice. But with your videos its so so helpful i am getting much better and smoother. Thanks so much Rick! Keep up the good work! you're awesome!!
Hi Munira Jilani - thank you for your great words. Brilliant. Cheers Rick
I had a driving teacher that wouldn't let me have the steering wheel slip through my fingers, so now I found myself having to trace the wheel hand over have easing the wheel straight after executing the turn, I would definitely find it more easy to let the wheel slip through..
It is a lot easier my friend. I really don’t understand why some make it far more difficult than it needs to be!?! All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest so upon going to the place of my test it looks like it will be around my town but they have cones for the parallel parking itself, the good thing is that I been driving around town, my test was officially an hour away but I scheduled it for my town as they just reopened after the pandemic had them all far away, I'm in Minnesota have had alot of winter driving..
You make it look so easy thanks for all your videos they are very helpful to me a new driver.
Hi Winsome Jones - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest just my reversing is giving me a challenge but I will continue to practice and watch the video the turning of the stering mixing me up most time I will reverse into a parking spot when someone directing me I really want to do this on my own soon just start driving two Weeks now.
You are a remarkable intructor,because i use both hand in hand and hand over hand.
I am currently taking my son out to drive in preparation for his road test 2 months from now. He took driving instructions here in Ontario, Canada; where the instructor taught him hand over hand. Well, he finds it too tricky to maneuver using hand over hand, and his driving instruction through Young Drivers has ended. Now, I go out driving with him, and I didn’t learn to drive using hand over hand. I find it really difficult to turn using this technique. Guess I need to teach myself it ; (your video helps, thank you!); so I can help him with it!
Super good video.both techniques are used in driving, depending on road conditions.Sincerely,from Serbia, Europe.
Rick thank you so much for your expertise I know is going to help out a lot for my driving test I did not realize how much goes into a driving exam god bless for you do I will always say thank to Rick smart driving courses I have my drivers license that if I get the first time I die trying I feel have a better chance now thank you
Hi angel ayala - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, thank you so much for all your help..im a beginner and I'm from Jamaica where we drive on the left , however our roads have a a lot of corners, and I'm having trouble turning, sometimes I don't know how much to turn depending on the corner but I'm positive and your videos are giving me a lot of confidence
Hi Daneille - thank you for your comment and query. Have a look at this video for speed control: th-cam.com/video/I19WKgoQqxY/w-d-xo.html and this video for better understanding of the primary controls: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/w-d-xo.html And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: th-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I did it thanks to these videos
Hi miguel413jr - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed my road test because I was over and undesteering. I almost passed the second time I took the road test but when I hit a cone it forfeit my entire road test. I was doing well and then I hit a cone and it was frustrating. I have a driving lesson this afternoon at 4 pm. I am a forty-one year old new driver in NJ! I've been driving for over a year, but I have to pass my road test to get my provisional license upgrade!
Here in Czech Republic uses hand-over-hand as just like you're explaination, it is advised to always hold the steering wheel.
Nice to meet you.
Thank you for uploading a wonderful video. 👍👍👍
Hi ちづ美チャンネル - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video.
I'm worried because I have mild cerebral palsy in my right side (mostly only affects the right arm) I have been too scared to learn how to drive because of my disability for years now and turning is one of the biggest issues I think i'm going to have.. living in northern BC doesn't help much because you pretty much need your license.
I really don't know what i'm going to do.
Hi Paul Mac - Thank you for your comment. Keep practicing my friend and you will--no doubt--get your license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
🤗it's useful for beginners !
Hi Valerii M - yes, it was designed for very beginning drivers. How's your weather? We are in a deep freeze here - minus double digit C. Another week of the deep freeze. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Hi,Rick!There is -17 gr. C ,some snow 🌨✌🏻️
Hi Valerii M - it is about the same here, but not as cold -15°C at night. I made a skating rink for my kids in the backyard. Stay warm - Cheers Rick
for the purposes of a road test is it bad to let the wheel spin on it's own like how he does in the video? I have a habit of doing that too.
Hi PS2Damon - Thank you for your comment and query. You can let the steering wheel return by allowing it to spin - just ensure that you keep your palms in contact with the steering wheel. Also, if you're in doubt, check with a local driving school instructor for the precise information. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks Rick, love the videos and keep em coming. I go for my test next Tuesday. @@smartdrivetest
Hi PS2Damon - Thank you for your response. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. If you need anything in the interim, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, I passed my driving test it was very easy once I got the parallel parking out of the way. Your videos helped me a ton because I was struggling to park between cones when I first started practicing. I will keep watching your videos to gain even more knowledge, thank you so much. @@smartdrivetest
Hi PS2Damon - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Thankyouuuu so much. Your vd help me alot. Im quite scared when i hv to do a turn bcs my skill is still lacking as im just taking the driving lesson. But after watching ur vd, it help me alot
We have to use hand to hand for the test in the uk but once everyone passes their test they switch to hand over hand ✌🏼
Hi dearjem - Thank you for your comment. And yes, many European countries use hand-to-hand; however, I don't like that method because it's too slow. But you have to do what you have to do to pass the road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest *"I don't like that method because it's too slow."* I keep hearing this, but don't see why it matters at anything other than pulling away and/or parking speed (and even then, I'm not convinced crossing hands is faster). Above that, why on earth would you _need_ to apply so much lock in a hurry - unless you're trying to roll the vehicle?!
I've always used push-pull, because my hands get in a tangle when I try to cross hands! I've never had any problem with this method, even in the tightest spots. We're all different, and at the end of the day, it doesn't matter as long as you steer safely and under full control. Thanks for some very interesting and thought provoking videos. I love them.
Controlling the steering wheel is difficult for me. I have had a couple of lessons so far. I have no experience with cars (I might as well be piloting a plane) and my instructors speak to me as if I should know the right amount of control to have with a steering wheel this early on, particularly when it comes to turns and parking and they aren't particularly helpful with only letting me practice for wheel control (and getting comfortable with the proper amount of pressure to apply to the pedals). I can't feel when the car is straight or not (with parallel parking). I guess it is just going to take practice, but I worry that they are only teaching to pass the test rather than ensuring I truly understand and feel comfortable with how to maneuver the car. All my lessons have been very early in the morning when there are very few cars on the road because I just don't feel confident in controlling the wheel enough. I live in NYC by the way and I learn in a very specific way and the way they teach is not really conducive to the way I typically learn. I don't really have drivers in my life to let me practice so I can only rely on these professional schools and even when telling them that I am really a novice and am not comfortable with the workings of the car, they still just put me on the road and expect me to understand how to control the car in a mediocre way in actual traffic. Then they tell me rules while I am trying to focus on controlling the wheel without practice and they think I am retaining what they are saying when I am focusing on the basics that I should have been learning and feeling comfortable with beforehand. It's very difficult for me. I feel like it will take me forever and much, much money before I even remotely feel comfortable taking my road test. It's very aggravating. Thank you for these videos. They do help me to visualize in my mind before my actual lessons.
Hi Winter S - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. It is unfortunate when driving lessons aren't tailored to the student's need or abilities. See this video for steering control and better understanding of beginning lessons: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/w-d-xo.html And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: th-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers RickIf there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
i'm in the same boat! how is your driving now?
I get more comfortable with each lesson, but it will still take me a while before I feel anywhere close to ready to take my road test with any kind of confidence. I am in no rush, however. I have the luxury of taking my time and as many (costly) lessons as I feel I need to be confident.
Winter S I know what you mean... i'm still nervous and that's what's messing me up. i have to work on that.
It takes practice to get use to the car and getting the grip for the steering wheel. Practice is key with the steering wheel, my advice is that go out with your parents or instructor early morning at around 7 or 8am where there is no traffic out on the road and you can go nice slow and get a feel for the wheel, OR go to a big mall parking lot and due some turns with the car and see how the car reacts to it! You will do just fine, and keep up the hard work!
one examiner in Oshawa, Ontario pointed my student to recover the steering manually or by-force and asked not to let steering wheel spins back automatically by relaxing the grip. This is the first time it happened and I have never heard about it before... please shed some light if possible.
Hello, first of all I just wanted to say that your videos are simply amazing. I will be giving my road test next week and you have cleared so many things for me. Just a quick question, can I be failed in a road test in Alberta for turning using hand-to-hand technique instead of hand-over-hand?
Hi Adnan Ahmed Malik - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. You can't be failed for using hand-to-hand, but you want to try and do as many techniques and manoeuvres in the way that the examiner expects them. In other words, if you test centre uses hand-over-hand you want to try and do that just to "go with the flow" so to speak. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I believe that in the UK "Push,Pull" (hand to hand) is taught in anticipation of drivers going on to drive heavier vehicles' with a flatter steering wheel. Most people give it up one they've passed their "practical test" though! :)
Hi Martin Tabony - thanks for your comment. You are right about most drivers giving up the push-pull method of steering after they get their licence - it's slow and inefficient. If there's anything specific we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Thanks, Cheers Rick
The method is called 'pull-push' because it is initiated by a pull. It is good practice to precipitate the turn by moving your hand to the top of the steering wheel which allows the initial input to be smoother and longer, and enables momentum to be gained before the hands switch at the bottom. This method requires anticipation. Usually, if initiated from the 10-2 or 9-3 position, the input will be jerky and very slow.
While I think pull-push is quick enough for normal road usage if executed properly, the major disadvantage is that you lose your ability to gauge the amount of steering being applied. It's not a terrible method but rotational steering is probably better for most people.
Hey Rick (me again) in Australia we do push-pull (hand-to-hand) for light vehicles because we don't want to have our arms between the airbag in the centre of the steering wheel and our face if there's a frontal collision when turning across traffic etc.
Thank you for these videos. I have twin boys that just got there drivers permits. I will have them watch your videos and then practice what they saw on the videos. Great videos.
Hi alphacharlie65ms - Thank you for your comment and compliment. How do you do that with 2 new drivers; do you have them on shifts? 80) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you very much for this tutorial video, its so helpful...
Hi Nicki Cruz - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
My daughter always says that I "steer like Im driving a bus" and that "I make steering look harder than it is"
Nice old school Honda 😁, i passed my drivers test today now i can drive my Honda 😁
Hi FreddyFazbear Playz 2010x - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
best driving videos on TH-cam or anywhere. can you do a clip about say driving in the residential area for the purpose of road test, and when do we need to give signal and do all the checks, especially when there are cars parks to the right side and there is oncoming traffic. thanks.
you want this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
I got my temporary license on my first try. Only thing I’m truly working on is my hand over hand. Everything else I’m pretty good with.
great tutorials. starting to learn how to drive. great tips on fear of driving anxiety.
+Stroll Foodie thank you for you comment, and you are most welcome. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very informative,thank you !
Hi Beverley Binns - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I really don't know witch one to do cause on my test I turned with on hand I asked if allowed to do it with one but she didn't answer back so I just went with which for me was the easiest and smoothest choice
Hi Juan Padron - Thank you for your comment. Where in the world are you taking your test my friend? All the best, Cheers Rick
Rick have not been driven for a long time so i need to learn how to control the wheel advice not to be nourvous
Hi Ashley Adam - Thank you for your comment. This is the video and it's lessons are where I would counsel you to start: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you sir Rick
Hi Elizabeth Arigadas - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Interestingly in Colorado, apparently the DMV doesn't give license tests anymore; rather I would have to get my license test form a third party driving school.
thx man
Hi azenh - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very2 good n usefull. Thank from indonesia.
Hi Nurul Hudha - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. Always awesome to hear from the smart drivers in Indonesia. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, thank you for all the videos. they are very helpful. can you please show us how to park the car in bay.
Hi ganti sunita - you are most welcome. I will get that video done for you by early next week. I am happy to hear that the videos are proving useful. If there's anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great driving lesson,thanks
Hi Hùng Kiệt - Thank you for your comment and great compliment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Here in Argentina there is no specific steering technique required... As long as you can parallel park and start from a ramp without rolling back you are good to drive ..
Hi molak34 - thank you for your informative comment about a road test in Argentina. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
When I asked to go practice in a parking lot my instructor said NO :-(
Hi Saahodra Singh - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. How are the driving lessons going my friend? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Hi Rick,
I have my license and I drive by myself but mostly short distances. I am still somewhat nervous/anxious about driving and I'm not sure why? Any ideas, or do I simply need to be more confident? I mostly get nervous when I'm on unfamiliar roads, and I have trouble with bay parking. Thanks
I think driving is just like any other life skill. The more you do it, the better you become.
@@gabrielle9958 that true. Thanks
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i dont understand , what does he mean by figure 8 , its not clear for me , is it the car thats making the figure 8 or steering wheel ,excuse me sir im a bit confused , im hope i realise by the end of the video.
A question ❓ Does this apply to every state? I live in Washington and my husband is teaching me to drive and I want to make sure I will pass the test. thank you in advance
I have the same question, I prefer the hand over hand technique, but I don't know if that is correct in Washington
I have my road test in 5 days
Hi! Thanks for this videos! I'm living in BC Kelowna Canada, can i do the hand over hand in my road exam? It's going to be this friday.🙉
Yes you can my friend. Be sure that you keep your palms in contact with the steering wheel when you allow the wheel to come back after turning. See this vid: th-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Good luck on your test. Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, i just pass my road test class 5, complete licence.
I did my exam two times, the first, they told me that i didn't pass because a right turn with red light but i really don't remember to did it wrong, i was a little upset about it, so i didn't came.
Today it was my second chance and I pass. I am super happy!!! 🙂👍🏻🎉
Thank you for your videos!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i understand different roads have different angles, could you please do a video regarding how much to steer the wheel while turning right/left, and when roughly to steer the wheel back? for me,, while i am driving, i cant remember whether i have turned half a wheel or a whole wheel ...... I know i suck at driving. Thank you!
Hi Xian Wang - you don't suck; you are simply learning. And learning takes time. The only thing that stands between you and success is time and space. You are going to get it. Have a look at these videos: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/w-d-xo.html If you spend the time becoming competent with the basics, it will improve your overall driving. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for your video. U help me so much. I have a question. How many hours for maximum to take for turn left and right to hav a good experiance?
Thank you. I was taught hand over hand . The tighter the turn the further over you reach over with the hand crossing over to the opposite side of the curb.
I do have a question though. I drive manual and there are a lot of long straight lonely roads where I live. When driving in a straight line for a while, how should my hands be positioned? I have a habit of keeping one hand at 8 o'clock and the other on the arm rest, but I get wrist trouble on my left. I'm trying to see if it's me or the car.
I've been doing hand-over-hand with previous road tests, but today my examiner failed me for doing hand-over-hand. He told me to do the hand-to-hand (shuffling) method, and made sure I know it was the only right way to turn the wheel. I couldn't disagree more, but I did not want to start an argument.
Hi Tony Nguyen - Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Was that the only reason the examiner gave you for failing. Take a day and be down and then get back at it. We're confident you'll pass next time. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thanks Rick. And yes, this time it was the only reason for my failed attempt. The examiner told me at the end in his exact word, "you did everything right, but I can't pass you for one of your habit" then he explained to me that the hand-over-hand is a dangerous method. He said if I was ever rear-ended, and the air bag were to go off, the one arm across the steering wheel would go right for my skull.
Tony Nguyen Seriously? wow it's usually hand over hand. Where do you live?
what confuses me is that you need to take your hand off the wheel for hand over hand and yet youll be peanilized if you do right? so how do you do hand over hand without taking your hands off the wheel?
You should make a Video on how to curb park I always get too far or too close
Hi Big$MoneyBoss - I'll put that on the list for you and get that done for you by the first week in January. Thanks Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thank you very much!!
You are doing a great service, sir. Thank you. I had a question specifically about steering. I am finding that I have no trouble doing a left turn from, say, an intersection. However, right turns, especially after having come to a total stop at a stop sign, is proving still a bit of a problem for me. I am finding that when making a right turn, I am not accustomed to doing a proper hand-over-hand turn. So, when turning right, do you normally push with your left hand first or pull down with your right hand first?
Hi Ravikant Rai - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. I believe the reason you're having difficulty is because you're doing hand-to-hand rather than hand-over-hand. You'll find that hand-over-hand is faster than the other method. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest No problem, thank you very much for responding. I have gotten better since and do hand over hand now. The only issue I face now is when i am turning, even on wider roads, i look at other drivers in the rear view mirror and feel the need to keep my speed a little higher, same as others around me, and I end up sometimes not doing a smooth enough turn. Fortunately this is not always the case. I noticed this happens when i don't have to stop on a left turn lane at an intersection. Because there is a green light and ample space between oncoming traffic and myself.
In that situation I feel like if I brake a bit more, I might get rear ended by the person behind me.
I live in Chicago, Il learning to drive and I feel better doing hand to hand.
Hi Erica - Thank you for your comment. If hand-to-hand works for you, then do that. Be sure however, to do a mock road test 7-10 days before your dmv test so you get some good feedback. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hand to hand (India). Because its safe and this will avoid over steering.
Hi Samuel Kingston - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And yes, in some places hand-to-hand is the preferred method for a test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
How do you do it in the cdl b dump truck my test is Friday
Where in the world are you my friend? Cheers Rick
Rick what is the meaning by steering control - wanders/recovery?
it was sort of confusing bit i done both of theses maybe i need the hands on myself
Hi Gabriella Mashiah - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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You're more helpful than my driving instructor, to be honest. Thank a lot, Rick!
Wow, thanks! Cheers Rick
What about the pull, and push steering method? Hand over hand feels weird for me control wise
Where are you in the world my friend? Cheers Rick
Can you do a video for Colorado
Hi Rick!I want you to make a video about getting out of a tight parallel parking space.Im new driver and I have difficulties to understand the volume of my vehicle. I don't know how close I am from the parking vehicles in front and behind me.If you have any tips about that please tell me!!
Hi andrew Vts - Thank you for your comment. And these videos will help you learn where your vehicle is in space and place: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/7pWQMIaSLAo/w-d-xo.html Be sure to do the 2X4 exercise. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Going for my road test soon. Been watching these videos to help out with my anxiety actually. Thanks for the great videos. Also how do you find the 45 Degree marker in your vehicle. Biggest hurdle for me is Parallel Parking.
Hi Jesse: Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. The 45 degree marker should be just to the left of the edge of the windshield in your vehicle. Look in that direction and find a landmark. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Another awesome vid! Thank you Rick.. God speed! 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks supermiles - if there's anything specific you would like to see, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
In Connecticut, I have to do the hand-over-hand to turn the wheel and to straighten it back using that same method. :(
Hi FlipnotePikachu - thank you for your comment. I'm not sure why driving instructors do that - manipulating the steering wheel back is so antiquated. Still, follow the techniques given by your instructor so you can pass your road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick