How to steer a car properly - includes advice for the UK driving test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- How to keep good control of the car using the steering wheel. This video includes how to stay comfortable, keep good control of the wheel and what's expected on the UK driving test.
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I like how this guy puts a joke here and there, makes the learning more relaxing, too serious is no good
Thank you.
@@ConquerDriving seriously though I think I speak for everyone when I say we need a weekly dinner plate review. This isn't a request, but a demand 😂
This man is a legend
He’s the goat
Agree
10:41 he was really flexing with the steering 😂😂😂
At this point he can just be a pro drifter
This guy is a great teacher. All of his videos are awesome.
For real. If I had a driving instructor like him I'd be traveling all over the country by now, instead of just driving around the same two cities lmao
Yeah an absolute gem!
English wit a plus 👍🙂
@@vivek3366 ???
@@uk7866 I am saying he gives you useful tips while keeping you interested 👍🙂
I knew how to drive before ever getting into the driver seat because of this man.
Really what was it like when you first tried to drive?
@@rtd819 Quite straightforward actually. Richard's videos are very informative and easy to follow.
I will say, I was nervous at first but after a few 30 minute impromptu lessons, I was very comfortable and confident in the driving seat. All thanks to Richard!
I stalled a lot but the instructor told me my hand is smooth.
my problem is the leg.
@@sholandosmiguelito6508 why too short ? 🥴🤣
@@sholandosmiguelito6508 Is it the area near the clutch that was the problem?
I just passed a few hours ago.
I can't thank you enough for the help and information you give to learners.
Congratulations and you're welcome ☺
RIP😰👌
@@user-ve6iy2td1g what happened
@@ConquerDriving its alot less scary and all the questionsbyou want are there
It's funny that I'm still watching your videos a year after passing my test. You have such a good screen presence. It would be great to see you do more car reviews and videos in other genres
Thank you. I'm working on car buying advice.
@@ConquerDrivingDo you still get sponsored by Collinsood Insurance?
@@ConquerDrivingdo you have the video for buying cars?
My driving instructor doesn't even explain anything and scolds me when i make a mistake. Like first tell me how.
Time to change your instructor mine was like that i left him
@@AbdulHannan-uo2xs hmm right.
Forgive the asshole
Mine too😢
Mine explains everything and is chill when I make mistakes.
The person who disliked this can’t steer
I was thinking about them to lol
well said
😂
Or dropped a dinner plate...
@@dreckigerkek3244 or looked around his eyes
There are thousands or maybe even millions of supposedly experienced drivers that would really benefit from watching this. Especially SUV drivers who can't drive them.
Dude. I was thinking “man I gotta order a fake steering wheel” then you busted out the dinner plate I was like Bingo
😂
Much cheaper
I drove my dinner plate all over the uk in my living room over lock down. I put my sliders upside down for peddles! 🤣🤣 even checking my imaginary mirrors....I need to mount that plate on the wall when I pass!
@@kategriffin7477 Thanks for the idea 😂
@@connorsmith9663 your welcome, don't forget your seat belt 😉 🤣.
Dude I just started my class last week and I'm struggling with steering balance! Thank you so much for this video!
@Kumat Bhaskar 18
Well well...
@@sabiviji7050 Look who's here.
@@therealhari__ Came looking for some steering advice
@@sabiviji7050 Yea, this video is very helpful. Passed my test 1 month ago. Got license too.
As an instructor in the Netherlands i like watching these videos. Ofcourse i already know most of this stuff but i do learn new ways of explaining things to my students!
That's great to hear, thank you.
You don't know anything and that's why you are here.
English speaking learner in Netherlands looking for inspiration. Love your voice and how u explain. Course the left right steering thing is a thingie but am picking useful tips. Thanks
If I pass my driving test I'm buying this dude a chocolate
Kitkat chunky please 😉
@@ConquerDriving deal 🤝
So? Did you buy him KitKat chunky?
@@black__ship I didn't pass😂 waiting for my second test 😬
@@dalia4110 Now you owe him a white kit-kat chunky; it just got an upgrade!
The dinner plate exercise is certainly one of the best tips I have ever heard about learning how to steer a vehicle!
Also, the amount of details you go into about the negative effects of getting your arms over the air bags is unmatched. Most of the time driving instructors would simply tell you to do this or that, or don't do this or don't do that without actually telling you the reason why. Not very helpful, and perhaps even confusing to learners. Now I know why the push and pull is considered the best method of steering thanks to you. Much appreciated!
You're very welcome. Try not to break any dinner plates.
Yeah
Just to reinforce the advice about the airbag, a number of United States Police Departments are now teaching a variation of the push-pull method to their students precisely _because_ officers using the hand-to-hand technique have been injured by steering wheel mounted airbags. San José Police Department are one example.
7:36 I thought my instructor was mad when he brought out a dinner plate
thats when i realised washing dishes does pay off lol
Thank you so much for this ✨ my driving instructor was basically shouting “fast steering” like I know what’s that supposed to mean. The way you explained feeding the wheel through made so much sense 💖
dunno, i would ve thought fast steering is hand over hand, am i wrong now?
I love this guy because he knows and teaches all the meaningful ways of driving, even if he doesn't personally use it.
Most driving teachers in my country, or even our parents, force us to drive the way they like to, even if it's an outdated method.
This video was so helpful! I love how you are touching on these details of driving and giving thorough explanations of them. It really makes me more aware of my driving which makes me improve faster. This is one of the few best channels for U.K. driving so thanks so much for your videos. 👏🏽😊
Going to have my first driving lesson this Friday. I am not at all familiar with cars and I'm really nervous. Making my way through his videos and they are making me feel a lot more comfortable.
I hope it goes well, take your time and try to enjoy it.
Having been taking double driving lessons, I have found these videos really useful. It's taken a while to establish a good steering position / hand control when turning but I know I have mastered it a few times so I know I'm slowly getting out of a rut!
If Sheldon Cooper were a driving instructor then he would sound something like this guy. Great videos!
Haha, I will take that as a compliment. Although Sheldon is terrible at driving.
Love the videos. Keep it up. Cheers
The funnu thing is Sheldon cooper was particularly a late learner and a bad driver lol
It’s great how you manage to keep such a long video so interesting and engaging. Thank you!!! Learned a lot of things 🙌🏽
For a second I thought the title said "How to steal a car properly" lmao
Haha, next video. 😂
To be fair it's the same process anyway need to get away fast ;)
@@ConquerDriving Still waiting, hehehe
Yes iv watched many of ur videos now as a automatic leaner and I can say that not only do u make it fun but u make it seem less scary and more easier x thank you
Hi Richard. I watched your videos before I bought my car and watching it again to refresh my memory about driving skills.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Helps a lot cause even after going to driving school, they only taught maybe 5 to 10% of what your videos taught me.
the whole thing about the airbags makes so much sense , never thought about it in that way before. Thanks!!
Watched a lot of your videos and they helped me a lot! Thanks for the awesome, informative content! Passed my driving exam today with 1 minor. 👊 Keep up the good work! Thanks again! 😉👊
Thank you and congratulations!
I've been watching a lot of your videos I got my permit yesterday so I'm still learning so thank you for making these videos for new people who don't know what they're doing or even experience people that didn't know it really means a lot
Honestly, don't know why you're the only person I've come across who recommends the 9 3 position, or even slightly lower. From the moment I touched a wheel it felt like the most comfortable position, 10 2 is noticeably more of a strain imo
It's because it's not the text book way of doing it. Many people would frown at me for recommending that but I find it helps relax people and all cars have power steering nowadays.
9, 3 is definitely most comfortable to me. Especially easy to feed the wheel too.
Depends on arm length. I tend to go for a 9 3 position too.
Excellent video! Quarter to Three, or lower is exactly how I prefer to hold the wheel. Even back in the late seventies when I first got my licence, and before airbags. The ten to two tango was always awkward, and I have rather long arms. The infamous "Italian " position of earlier Fiats, Alfas etc, might have been a result of Italian drivers steering from the lower quadrants of the wheel. Pure speculation of course......comments welcome.
Keep up the great work!
He's not the only one thankfully, both the driving instructors I had both recommended 9 and 3
What an amazing teacher! I love how you show so many different angles and I love how you use examples when you explain something! Definitely the best teacher on here ❤️❗️
I’m from the USA, and I watched all your videos to prepare to drive on the left side of the road. I’m so glad I did because I used so many of your tips right away when I arrived in the UK. Thank you!
I'm a regular driver but I still take peeks at your videos because they're full of good advice. Thank you!
I've watched a few of this guys videos now, they are so easy to understand and really helpful for beginners. I'm currently learning to drive and some tips and tricks I've learned from watching have helped a lot and improved my confidence in driving. Thank you 😁
he is my favourite teacher. you explain everything so clearly mate, thanks. I also like your humor :)
WOW! your teaching is phenomenal. im very much a what-how-why learner and your teaching answers all of my questions when i think of them. ive not been able to understand push-pull steering no matter how much its been shown to me, but your breakdown of grip-and-ready really made it click!!! liked and subscribed :)
These are the best videos so far i've seen that teaches you the basics of driving, really well explained and shown, i'm soon starting my driving lessons and these videos are really going to help me so much.
Really needed this video. I’ve been struggling turning! This was really helpful !!!
Thank you so much for this video. It turns out that I've learned how to steer safely by watching this video for my driving lessons. I am a woman , so my brother and uncle have been nagging me to steer with one hand or crossing my hands, but I always lose the control of the wheel. Now I can show them this and be proud and confident of my steering style!
Omg I've just noticed that you reached 100k subs!! Congrats Richard! You deserve way more than 100k though...
Thank you so much. I didn't think I'd get that many subscribers. Not for a very long time at least. So I'm very happy.
He'll get 200k soon enough. Great channel, well deserved
I 100% agree, you deserve more subs! I am so grateful I found your channel. The thought and effort you put in to your video is unmatched. Keep going! 👍🏼
@@ConquerDriving you deserve 100 million subs
This guy is a great teacher. No bs. Just straight teaching and a few jokes here and there
I have been watching your videos one at a time! I have been going through a lot of channels and videos, and your channel is the absolute best!
I watched his videos on a theory test app installed on my phone.
His content is really easy to understand as he keeps it simple and straightforward. Thank you for helping me pass my theory 😊🎉
Literally did my first lesson the other day and my brain couldn't figure out how to steer at junctions without getting my arms all messed up. This video has sorted that out, thanks!
Another excellent video
Although I have been driving for 50 years I still find these videos helpful (and also very entertaining)
You can always learn something new
I love your videos. I've learned driving but I still watch your videos from time to time because it gives me more confidence on the road and reminds me to stay on the right track and not get ahead of myself when I start feeling like I'm a really good driver. So thank you always for sharing 😊😊😊😊
Passed 3 years ago, loving your videos though. They offer a fresh perspective after 3 years of picking up bad habits and dropping some odd habits drilled into me by my instructor. I personally do a mixture of hand over hand, gangsta, thumbs under the wheel, one handed claw grip @ 3 o clock, 9&3, and caster correction with clamped hands to slow the steering rate. Never thought once about the airbag :O
Another factor with allowing caster to straighten you out is torque steer. Throttle application during this process will be biased to the left or right depending on different models, mainly FWD and transverse layout AWD cars.
Thank you so much for this video! I've started learning how to drive with my dad and I'm afraid of turning (I prefer just going straight and reversing😅). I have more confidence with this now (and I don't swerve)!
Honestly I wish he was my driving instructor. Very clear and straight to the point
Definitely one of the best driving channels on youtube. Calm, cool and fun!
Great video! I tend to oversteer and my instructor says it's because I am stressed (not really). It now makes sense what could be the reason cause I am pretty small and I do need to stretch my arms to do 2-10 and I always keep slipping hands lower gradually when drive (and get reminder from inctructor that it's a wrong position). Love your approach - instead of saying students must do certain thing just because everyone say so you thknk about if this is really safe and good for driving and if there is a better way to do it
Thank you, there is no requirement for 10 and 2 it's just old advice.
9 and 3 is the best for complete control.
Just about to have my first driving lesson and this is gonna be a big help! Thank you, really clear and helpful instructions 😄
Glad it was helpful!
That " Straight" with the eyebrow raise was iconic 😂😂 Thank you so much this is the best steering technique I see and actually make sense to me and a lot easier than the hand over hand technique which was very confusing
I have been practice driving for a few months @6:00 mark. That’s the problem I’m running into . I intuitively anticipated it and make adjustments so I won’t have that problem. BUT I was taught to keep my hands on 10,2 o’clock positions. I trust my intuition . This video is great. Thanks
this lesson was a lot more useful than I thought it would be
I’ve got my test booked for January 27th finally, watched most of your videos over the past 2-3 or so months, love your teaching style, please keep cranking out the videos I need them now more than ever! I will be watching your videos allot more in the up coming months too, looking forward to what’s to come! Thanks and take care.
Have you done any lesson yet?
Pretty Boy Flizzy 13/14 two hour lessons, passed my theory first try luckily, I’ve recently covered roundabouts briefly, will be moving onto manoeuvres next lesson.
Ryder good luck m8. You will smash the test along as you’re consistent
I've got my booked my test for 9th February, would of hoped to be a bit earlier but I guess it's not too far away, feeling a bit crappy as it feels everyone's got their test before me :(
Pretty Boy Flizzy thanks bro I will try my best to stay consistent & have faith, take care.
I just started taking driving lessons, your videos help me so much, you explain everything very well, thank you so much
The dinner plate is the best advice, thank you - I'm learning to drive without an access to any car in between the lessons so it is absolutely priceless. I naturally developed my own way of steering but I was told that here in Ireland (Republic) I have to steer the correct way only to pass the test. It feels really hard for me to change as I feel I'm not in control of the car anymore like I used to be.
the feeding the wheel description was really helpful. hadn't appreciated that both hands go down and up at the same time .
I've been driving for 9 years abroad and haven't passed my test in the UK yet. Before watching this I felt rather anxious and to take my test because ive developed a habit of Crossing my hands on the steering wheel which used to be a no-no. In the 80s in Britain . The steering system seems so much more logical now I feel confident again after watching this video!
Didn't think I'd learn anything from this video because my steering technique is pretty good, but i ended up learning a lot, such a great teacher.
Hey, I am not from the UK but your videos are still very useful and informative, thank you!
You are the best teacher on TH-cam! All the other videos I've watched have had me panicking, confused and full of questions. Your videos are so relaxed and light hearted but you go in so much depth when explaining. I also always find myself wondering "But what would happen if-" and I LOVE that you show us! Helps build my understanding so much more. Thank you so much for this
Thank you for your kind words!
Watching 2021 your teaching is cool
He was born for this. 😂 I am usually in awe at the passion and explanations. Very clear and never boring.
Your videos are very helpful, I passed last week with 4 minors..thanks so much!
Congratulations!
Had my first driving lesson yesterday, my main issue is my braking and road judgement but these tips are great. Very sure I’ll do much better next lesson. Thanks!
Man you are awessome,its just amazing the way you explain practically, loved it ✌️👏❤️
Thank you so much for your videos. I am currently having driving lessons and your videos have been very helpful.
Another meticulous and excellent lecture.
Your videos are really helping me bud. I'm 31 and just had my first lesson! Thank you for your content 😊
very detailed and clear explanations. I was wondering what could be said on this topic, but woah, you certainly made it interesting ! thank you for a well made video, I have subscribed.
I am just putting a reminder for you here - an old promise that you did - kinda :) A video on clutcless shifting. Thank you! Love your vids - very professional!
Thank you. I work about 1-2 months ahead in videos and have a long list. I did try some more clutch less shifting in the Leon but it doesn't allow it unless you get the revs spot on so I don't think I'll be able to do it. It's not something I practise and can ruin your gearbox.
You're so funny at some parts of the video, I keep laughing sometimes.
Ik like when he turns the wheel to the middle and gives the eyebrow raise
The best instructor ever 👍🏼very clearly and well explayned everything you need to know, I have learned so many things from him.I wish I Could have leaned driving with you ☺️good luck with your videos on you tube and thank you 🙏☺️
Excellent explanation, I want to share all of your videos to my driving instructors in my country.
10:30 found this quite humorous haha. Thank you for the video!
This is such a great video - but let me just point it out, you've made me bust out laughing twice whilst watching this. Thank you 😂😂😂
Thank you so much for your teachings! excellent work. Much love from South Africa!
I like your honesty and you are just so good at what you do.Keep teaching folks like me.Kindly create another site for driver's questions if possible.
Thank you. I try to get through as many questions in the comments as possible.
I couldn't learn anything easily but your teaching style is mind blowing, now i can understand easily
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Thank you so much
Many much Blessings
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That speed shuffle needs to be made into a gif. That was amazing! Can't even try this on mine, heavier than usual and doesn't even straighten itself either.
This is much first time and I really enjoyed this video. I feel like I refreshed some knowledge and learned something new as well. If you read this at any point, Thank you for taking the effort to upload this video😁
this is so helpful. thank you. also, a bit of info: experience is the best teacher. the more you drive your car, the more you would get a feel of it.
scared me about the airbag now i make sure to steer properly
Good
i swear i can pass my driving test without any lessons , just watch him and you'll pass lol
Hahaa😂
Not exactly, every car is different.
Theory is something but practice is smth else, i found harder than i thought it was
Just need practice and your dad with this
I had my first lesson today. This is really helping explain what I learned today. Thanks!
The other day I was searching your channel to see what you recommended for steering techniques and didn't find it, so I'm happy to see it finally. :)
Another reason I don't like hand-over-hand steering (apart from the airbag issue): If someone comes in front of you while you're turning (a common occurrence here in India) and you need to do an emergency stop, you're going to stop with your arms crossed over at an awkward position and you'll have much less control than you will with your arms symmetrical.
A question about feeding the wheel/pull-push steering: how high and low do you recommend you move your arms? I.e. should they meet at 12 and 6? Or less is okay (and hence they don't meet at all)?
Good question
I always hold my steering wheel at 9 to 3 position.. = )
That's one of my favourites, especially for fast driving.
I like your videos , they really calm down my nerves. They help me gain confidence. Thank you so much.❤
You are so o good an instructor. What an applause! Really deserve some accolades!
10:18 Driving like a gangster 😂😂😂🤣. Lol
I was actually told by my driving instructor to drive like that with one hand 17 years ago during my driving practice. I just don't really get what are the advantages, it feels really awkward and puts stress to the driving arm, but I see people around drive like that all the time. It took me some time to get used to a push-pull after I passed my test, since it was so uncomfortable for me to drive with one hand...
Everytime I drop a plate while cleaning. . It was conquer driving 😂
😂 Shhh
I passed my driving test a few days ago. Thank you so much for giving me confidence for attending the test.
Passed my driving test about four years ago here in the US, and I’m still learning new stuff, all thanks to Richard. I actually feel confident in a manual thanks to him too! :D
Steering is not the hardest part of driving, I struggle more with the pedals and the gearbox although I already have my driving liscence since just before freakin Covid...
As a learner I def disagree under n over steering is very common
Some people find steering harder.
@14:45 Time to to request a Roundabout video then @Richard Fanders please? 😊
I have one from April 2019.
@@ConquerDriving let's be more amaze balls and pop the link here pls? Cheerio!😀
He is very good in explaining the fine points of driving. Even though I am a senior citizen & have about 200000 km driving experience, I still learn from him.
I’m really struggling with steering but this has helped loads!! Thank you!!
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I am sitting with a dinner plate and practising my steering technique. LOL
Haha, go you!
This man is the best teacher out of the others I've seen
Best driving instructor videos I've ever seen!!!
Your videos do help a lot, but here's a constructive critique: try to upload your videos at 60 fps, the feeling of watching is much better, as well as the reality.
Well actually our eyes see 24 frame per second that is naturally 60 or 120 feels faster so it's not real
Ragheb Ismail that’s a myth
@@immygrxne9884 You don't get it, to feel that something is faster and smoother you need to move it faster so if our eyes standard is 24 fps when you move the photos or the images in 60 frame or 120 it feels a lot faster to the eye but it's not the reality any way it's more fun I get it but not real.
@@raghebismail9957 Our eyes don't see in a fixed frame rate anyways, and it's certainly not 24 fps. 24 fps is just what we grew up with watching movies and it's just barely enough to look like somewhat real movement.
Thank you, however I thought TH-cam did 30fps? I think it's more the head cam struggling with fast movements than FPS. I'm looking into an upgrade.