How to Judge the Front and Rear of your car - several methods
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- This video demonstrates several ways you can judge the front and rear of your car.
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Cheap alternative to parking sensors: get your mate to sit in the boot and shout beeping noises faster and faster until you reach the wall/other car.
😂
Grand tour moment
Wait... do you have friends?
@@AR-ut1qe I wish lol
@@theydontknowmeson... Indeed
One tip for the front, just turn on the low or high beams and it will greatly help you navigating by looking at the reflections on the front object.
Works for me too
I also use this method particularly when I am negotiating tight turns inside some indoor car park buildings.
Thank you, that's a great tip.
This comment should be pinned, one of the first things I learned to do as a driver, shame that this method isn't as good for the rear, especially in daylight
I use the high beam method all the time in my garage where there ae no reference points and only white walls all around. When the light switches from diffused to focused, I stop. This leaves enough space to park my motorbike behind the car and close the shutters.
My method: get a big cardboard box, like that of a big flat tv. Put it on the ground standing high. (It should be empty) Then start to get close with the car very slowly. The goal is to actually hit the box, and since it's cardboard, you can do that as many times as you want. When you actually knock it over and do it a few times you will start to judge the dimensions of your car much more easily. You will instinctively be able to judge much better what is the maximum limit by a certain parking manoeuvre you can push it to.
Look for a big, empty space - supermarket parking or such. Grab a few 1.5 liter PET bottles, place them in front of the wheels, or better yet, have someone place them. The key here is the opportunity to feel where the wheels are - the bottles being squished will provide feedback. Now that you got a glimpse where the wheels are, you only need a bit of imagination to place the chassis around it (bumpers, fender flares ..) .. I think this works as well.
That would work. Parking sensors are easier though as you don't need to carry a big cardboard box in your car for lessons.
Yes, it's a great idea because there is a very busy road where I live and comes buses and cars every time, I don't have a time to watch how and when etc because I have to be quick. I have a car for four months.
yes i actually want to try to hit something with my car just to feel how far my car can go until it touches it
@@feero9680 yeah. The problem is that the rear bumper of your car and the front bumper of another car are very low. You can't see your back and another car front too. It's not easy but I think it's just practice and a little time.
This man is a legend. I watch for his entertainment, the info is a bonus
Thank you, it's nice to know I provide entertainment as well as advice.
I wish you was my teacher you are the best.
Same even though im a learner and these vids actually help
Some people charge to get these kind of tips. Thank you for doing it for free.
You're welcome ☺
@Venkata Chandra Shekar Rao I agree with you. But some people make yt vids begging to buy their book or dvd etc
"free"
Do you think it's free . Then you are the product. Am I correct?
I have a lot of anxiety as a new driver as I haven't developed much confidence driving. Watching your videos have helped me immensely! It's allowed me to understand a lot more! Thank you so much!!!
I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you.
Same here.
How's driving now?
hows it going ?
The "don't be embarrassed" advice is so true. So many people make you feel bad if you get out to check if you're close to something. When I really just want to be sure of how much space I have.
On the contrary I have a lot of respect for people who check to make sure. No need to be embarrassed, I check myself sometimes.
True story. Ten or so years ago, when I was still a bit inexperienced, I backed my year-old hatchback into a landscaping wall. Very similar to the low brick wall in this video. The cost of the bumper repair was nearly US$700. Wish this video existed ten years ago!
Ouch, most of us have made such a mistake.
Dear Richard,
I am currently a learning driver in Russia, and I can't express well enough how useful your videos are (despite the UK driving on the left, and quite a bit of differences between British and Russian traffic regulations). The way you present the content is very clear, thoughtful, and entertaining.
I have to admit that driving schools in Russia provide only very limited knowledge barely enough to pass the (not very hard) driving test, which apparently is not really enough to be able to drive decently. Your channel provides lots of useful insights, and it is definitely one of the best sources of information on how to drive. I have recommended a number of my English-speaking friends who are also struggling with their driving lessons to sign up for your content as well.
Thanks a lot, and keep up the great work!
Really nice to hear that from you. Good luck with your driving in Russia. Very good English too.
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I want to thank you so much for these videos. I am an adult driver that has always been terrified of learning to drive, but trying to get my license this year. Your videos don't only pinpoint exactly how to solve my fears ("how do I judge anything in this big machine??"), but you do it so kindly and clearly. You have no idea how much this means to me, thank you!
Hey I'm just dropping by to say that after 27 years of being alive I got confident and became the good driver that I am now today because of your videos. Thank you.
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you.
I just want to say that I love your videos. They have helped me immensely with my anxiety on the roadways and my thought process while driving to better be able to average the vehicle and maneuver it well. Keep up the great work
Not gonna lie, I'm too embrassed to get out and check the distance.
I understand. It's a real way to improve your judgement though and save your car.
Jokes on you. I have underground park where I can hide my insecurities.
Just do it. You'll be better than anyone you know soon enough and you'll be the one laughing.
@@ConquerDriving wouldn't you fail the test for getting out the car to check distance?
I do that all the time despite been driving for ten years. I'm bad at judging djstances, I believe it's just genetics. Who cares what others think
Fantastic video. I’ve just got my first car after getting my license 10 years ago, and so my skills are rather rusty! These types of tips are invaluable. Thanks :)
I got my drivers license last march, hugely thanks to your efforts, and i`m still watching, never too good to keep learning!
Holy cow. Im day 3 of owning a new car and although im more relaxed and confident than what I was 2 days ago. I still have a fair way to go before i can judge it better. I've been getting in and out my car so much and although i have a reversing camera I'm trying not to use it. I still find using my wing mirrors easier. I'm the type where the technology comes in handy, yes but nothing beats good old fashioned trusting your mirrors. You have made me feel so much better about myself and the way I've been doing things so thank you so much for that. I felt like a right idiot getting in and out of my car to check but you have validated my method and made me feel good about myself. This whole video was very informative and supportive :)
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His videos are real gold for a new driver...
Highly impressed with his presentation skills and his professionalism
This how I learn to judge the front of my car, at my home car park/garage, I drive near the wall, get out and have a look, there a still some space, so I drive forward a bit, get out and look again. I repeat this until it is closer enough and remember what it's look like in the car, next time it would be easier for me to know how close I am with object in front of my car.. 📝 and after watching your video, it makes to learning process easier and quicker. Thanks and good day ahead, sir. ✌️
Thank you. I'm happy to hear you use the same method as me.
I'm not from UK, I'm from Colombia and this are the most helpful videos that I've watched. Thank you so much for your explanation!
Thanks for your videos. Passed my test two weeks ago, license will be out in another week. I now watch your videos to know the small things that I wasn't taught by my instructor.
Keep it up!
Congratulations on passing!
The crucial element here is precision. Take your time, get out, see for yourself. Do not be embarrassed by not taking risks. There may come a time when you will need to rely on all of your expertise to get out of a sticky situation - keeping cool and being careful definitely pays off.
Also, some older vehicles may present their bonnet when behind the wheel - use it to cheat! Learn to crawl and snuggle .. It is a life- and time-saver to see the front of the car, especially if you can deal with it! This may become a very nice skill to have in a crowded, urban surrounding, where carelessness might not end at your car getting a ding exclusively.
Very true.
You and the Conduit Facile guy are the best driving teachers on the internet. I’m so grateful for you guys.
I literally learnt driving from you man. My wife is surprised how I started driving without learning much 😂, I was driving bikes from 6 years. 360 degree cams reduces lots of stress in some car. but prefer to use conventional method for parking in tight spaces. Thanks for teaching so many skills. I am able to enjoy car drives
The tips are safe enough when an insurance company think they are - in order to pay for an ad lol. Great job, thanks for the vid! Gonna watch about the sides gap now.
(New Driver Here) - I don't get out and have a look while manoeuvring.. but every time I complete a manoeuvre and get out, I always have a look at the gap on my way to the shop/house wherever I've drove to. It's really helped to grow my confidence, had my car around 5 month
An excellent lesson. I’m not a new driver but I learn something new from each of your videos. Thank you.
Passed my test today & I’m still here watching your videos 😅😂
Congratulations on passing!
Hi. The one reference point that saves me every time and I have used it several times in different cars is how to keep within the lane i.e. lane discipline. It is the bar code on the windscreen on the bottom right side. When the barcode is just overlapping the lane markings, you will be in the lane on the right and the left side of the car. That little reference point has helped me out no end on roundabouts. Hope that helps.
So nice of you for uploading this video. I've just got my license and it'll be very helpful for me.
Well done on getting your licence and you're more than welcome.
Best coach for driving, I have ever seen!!! I have learnt so much from your videos. Thank you sir 🙏
Thank you for the helpful videos. I hope your generosity helps your channel to grow to even greater heights
You are more than some normal person teaching how to drive on TH-cam.. The way you talk and explain is perfect friend ❤
Thank you ☺
@@ConquerDriving No, we should be thanking you ❤
Good info. I actually learned to park quite well by getting out and checking how much distance i have left. A good practice is to also position the front wheels so that you could project if you're gonna touch anything or not.
I’d like to thank you. Your videos helped me pass my Class I test on Monday. BOOM BOOM POW 💥. Keep on with the good work you’re doing and, I’m sure, you’ll be well rewarded.
Congratulations! Thank you for your motivating words ☺️
Thanks so much for all these videos! I passed my test first time on Friday and your videos really helped me 😊
Congratulations! I'm happy to hear I helped. I hope you enjoy your licence.
I don't know what its like in the UK, but in many other places in Europe, they just don't teach these little details of driving, which really make a significant difference. Thank you very much for these videos.
Thank you, I'm happy to hear you're finding the videos helpful.
For front judgement
Just lean forward, straighten your back, and put your head near the wind shield
You can see exactly where you are
It works for me
Simple!
Every video of yours is worth watching. Learnt many tips and confidence level of mine is increased multi fold. Thank you God bless
Greetings!! this video came just in time a few hours before my test. Like all your other videos they were vital for me to understand how to be a good and safe driver.
I was having difficulty in parking but this video truly was a lifesaver and in perfect time. I passed my test with confidence and i have you to thank!! Thank you all the way from Singapore 🇸🇬
Wow, it's a real pleasure to hear I'm helping people that far away. Congratulations!
Amazing videos Richard! Keep them up please, they are very very helpful. I've got my driving test tomorrow and your videos helped out a lot so far.
Thank you and good luck with your test 🤞
@@ConquerDriving Thank you! I've passed without any faults!
Thank you Sir.
You have had BIG efforts to HELP Learners!
Your videos are life-saving. Really appreciate that!
Glad you like them!
Thx Richard for the consistent uploads. I am really enjoying it. I appreciate ur energy and effort that goes into each video. A small request, could you pls make a detailed video on what to look out for when buying your first car or just a new car in general. Thanks once again.
Thank you, I do plan to make such a video in the future.
Great instruction and presentation speech /actions very clear and precise .opens his mouth very well when he speaks a great communicator. thank you.
You have indeed mastered the art of teaching. Great video. Many thank you
Much thanks and blessings to Mr Richard! I feel am confident that I can drive a car though I have never tried driving but hopefully from your videos I believe one day am gonna try driving I just pray I buy one in future and above all thanks for inspiring me!
Very nice to hear that, thank you.
All your videos are really helpful and easy to understand.
I think you are amazing!i just love you!listening to you is so relaxing and encouraging!
Thanks for sharing! You are a good instructor.
Your videos are the best, most schools dont teach u about these things but its some of the stuff that actually makes driving scary when starting off
Thank you Richard for this video. Well done.
I’ve been watching your Channel it has been so very helpful. Thank You so much!!☺️👍
Just started learning to reverse park at 45 angle. This is helpful as I have been a bit nervous about getting too close to the car I stop in front of.
I'm happy to hear it's helping you.
I have to say all your videos are amazing and very informative..I've learned loads...👏👏
I went from driving a jeep to a lower car and my parking skills went from 'I'm pretty good in this' to 'wow I parked like a drunk person'!
You're such a good instructor man. I appreciate your good work.
Thank you so much for all the information and driving tips as i have only just recently passed my driving test and even though i have ridden various motorcycles on my full licence for over 40 years it is a different experience altogether driving a car as there are quite a few things that you don't need to do when riding a motorcycle like reversing and having to judge the distance between two cars as it's much easier on a motorcycle as you are sat exactly in the middle unlike in a car when you sit on the right hand side of the car but hopefully time and practice will make me a better driver as i do worry when i am out on the road because some drivers act irrationally when out on the road and some drivers will intentionally cut you up just so they can get in front of you.
Very useful ,you are brilliant Richard
Thank you for your valuable, helpful videos.
This is why I like to place tape markings on my car when first getting used to it and use them as reference points. Comes in handy when parallel parking forwards. Just place a tape mark on the bonnet of the car where it lines up with the side walk so you never scratch your rims.
I use the point where the wipers are fixed to the windscreen
im dislexic and richard makes it soo much easyer to understand coz he also does visual aid love the help im alsoa learner driver and my driving is much better now since watching these videos
Coming a bit late Richard to your vids. Wheelie bins! Position then at the front of your car and drive slowly up to them to get a great idea/feeling of where the front/sides are! Won‘t damage the car either. For those without sensors obviously but nevertheless still great to know how much room you have. Great videos man! 👍
Amazing vídeo. I'm from Brazil ane your lessons are making me a better driver
I just love you so much. God bless you for your good work.
Thank you for the really helpful tips.
Thank you só much! Your videos are very helpful! 🙏
Yay new helping methods! Thanks as always, it is very helpful for me.
Thank you for your kind words.
Can u make playlists for different type of videos, it's a bit difficult to find each video individually..
Btw, love the way you explain everything..💝
Thank you! Yes I plan on doing that soon.
When I was training I never used reference points, I just kept on going until I felt comfortable. I usually park closely, about 30-50cm from the front object. And I've been doing that from day 1 until today. It hasn't changed much. I've always been bad at knowing angles though so most of my practice has been on that.
Everyone has different abilities. Most people find distance judgment very challenging.
got my test in may and can’t have lessons, your videos are saving my life rn, thank you!!
This explains why most SUV drivers I encounter almost take me out or run me off of the road, look at all those blind spots.
Thank you for sharing this video, helps me with my learning.x❤
You are a great teacher!
This dude taught me a lot of things...really appreciate it...from India..
Great video mate. I use many of your tips with my own pupils 👍
Thank you, it's nice to hear that.
Thank you for the hints!
This is useful! I am that annoying driver sho must stop 30 cm before the stop line and slowly creep farward because obviously they can see nothing 🙈
Your videos not only help to clear a lot of questions learners have but also help to understand what your instructor should (or should not) be like. Your channel was among very few things which helped me to get back my confidence knocked off by my old instructor and I am so grateful for all the efforts you put jn this channel. your videos and responses to comments gave me extra motivation to keep learning, thank you what you are doing 💚
Thank you, I'm happy to hear I've helped. Nothing wrong with stopping 30cm early, that's plenty close enough in my book.
Thank you for this advice!
Really liking the pov really helps.. Great lesson
I'll try and do more.
Really helped, thanks! Great video!
Thanks for this video. It’s really helpful, even for me who don’t speak perfect english.
A learn a lot from him and covers every little bit
Rear cameras have helped a lot as I used to hate driving sedans in reverse. Without a rear camera, hatchbacks are the way to go. When driving new cars I usually lean toward the middle of the road until I can gauge where the front of the passenger side is based on traffic.
Also upload one on 'Judging the left side of your car'.
I also need that.
If you imagine a straight line going out of the oncoming object in front of you, and it "goes into" the left bottom corner of the windshield, you will be at a safe side distance from it (same goes for lines on the road, even easier with them because they actually visibly "go into" the bottom part of your windshield)
So everything closer than that corner MIGHT be too close, especially if you have a superwide car, and everything further away is perfectly safe. Of course dont stare too long, just a quick glance if youre not sure, hope i explained it good enough.
That is if youre driving on the right side of the road though
For the left side drivers (UK) your point of reference is the bottom middle of windshield somewhere above your radio for instance
@@lz1860 Appreciate it.
I have an early video for than one. One of my first videos.
One thing I found good for checking distance behind, is check your car's back wheel in relation to the other car's front. You usually know how much space your car goes over the back wheel, so you can kinda guess the distance
you know got a pass a thanks for that
🙏❤️🙏. Excellent driving lessons. 👍🏽 many,many thanks 🙏💗
you are the man .excellent video
You are a vlogger.... One video a week WOW. You make me feel like there is a lot to learn in driving.
Vlogger, I hate that word 😂 there potentially is a lot to learn when it comes to driving. To get a licence you only really need the basics though.
I passed my driving test today on my second try! Thanks for all the tips.
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
dear car instructor, you help me really a lot with your advices. Thank you very very much.✨✨✨☀☀☀🌈🌈🌈
Good video it all comes with experience with what car you have. I have driven all sorts of cars in my job and I say take care in a new car to you until you get used to it.
Good advice, I always take it easy in a car unfamiliar with.
U really helped me mate even though i live in an southeast asian country keep it up !
On point, great info, right there!
Thank you!
Tnq so much 🤗👍
Needed this a lot
Parking sensors are cheap to buy and not too difficult to fit. Most cars these days have the rear ones fitted already so buy one set to put at the front. This solves all of those problems at least until you get use to the size of your car. The only problem with using sensors is that you don`t really get used to the size and just rely on the sensors but it is better to be safe than sorry. Great instructional video by the way.
Thank you, however I do find people get used to the size.
This is a very good video, thanks so much.
You're welcome ☺
Thanks your videos are really helpful
Thank you and you're welcome
This is exactly what i needed !😊
I don’t know your name brother but your videos helped me to get my license within one take . Thank you soo much.
From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
I'm very happy to hear that, thank you. My name is Richard.