How To Merge On The Highway / Freeway - Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ส.ค. 2020
- Merging on the Highway- Part 1. In this video : Analysis, matching your speed, and merging in heavy traffic.
Note: While I try to make my videos as universal as possible, rules and laws may vary according to the place where you’re driving and might be different from the ones in this video. Always drive according to the laws and rules that apply to the place where you are driving. Requirements at the driving exam may also be different than the ones shown here. Always respect the requirements that apply to the place where you are passing your driving exam. This video is not legal advice, and is not meant to replace your official driving courses. By doing anything presented in this video, you assume full responsibility for anything that may happen.
"Don't give the opportunity to the people behind you to make your life more complicated" is more of a life lesson than a driving lesson.
Driving is part of life.
The person behind you screwing you over has nothing to do with you being safe, it's a problem with the other person not having a collective view of traffic, society, etc.
This individualistic view is what fucks everything up, on the road or in life as a whole.
But who here is prepared to reorganize society more collectively? Unfortunately almost nobody.
@@mariomagalhaes82 they were just trying to see life from a positive perspective.
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Dude you are literally a gift from god for beginners like me. Really appreciate the effort you put into the videos. So clear and concise.
Right! Helped me out a lot.
True. I agree. I passed my parallel test because of this gentleman.
I don’t know why driving highways gives me so much anxiety. I’ve been driving for about a year now but still get flustered going at those speeds and always need someone in the car with me to keep me calm. I go exactly the speed limit and get passed constantly lol. I just feel especially nervous knowing that at higher speeds reaction time is cut in half and the margin for error grows as you or the car in front could lose control at any time. I don’t get it when I hear people say that driving on highways is easier/calming for them. I hopefully can get to that point but I doubt it.😅. (Thank you for much for these videos. I’ve learned so much.)
I don’t even want to go in the high way yet lol I’m still trying to drive more but I only go to work or nearby stores.
I feel the exact same way!
I understand and I am a little scared too but just remember we are amazing, capable, and awesome people. Remember we have always overcame obstacles in life and will continue doing so!
Relatable 😂😂. But hopefully soon we get used to it🤗
I was scared too but my first time doing it wasn’t even bad😂now my instructor lets me drive on the highway every time it’s really a good way to learn lane changing and to learn how to make a habit of always checking your mirrors coming from a person with anxiety you’ll be okay👌🏽
Drivers who block others from merging are such trash.
Hi Carlos, I’ve had my license for a long time but rarely drive as I get so nervous and anxious. I binge watched some of your videos this week and finally got the courage to drive. I drove from NYC to NJ. Everything went well, except I missed my exit, but that just meant extra practice before getting home. 😊 Seriously, you explain things so well. I was watching your videos next to an experienced driver and even they learned from you. Thank you for the work you do.
Nice to hear that. You're very welcome.
You just called me out lol
If it makes you feel any better NY is a CRAZY place to drive. So kudos to you!
Yesterday the car behind me in the next lane decided to speed up last minute to close the space and blocked me when I was about to merge. After he overtook me he had to immediately slow down because there was traffic ahead. I had to slam on the brake and almost hit the concrete wall because my lane was ending. I always learned that "drivers on the highway would make room for you for the safety of both of you." Apparently not, some people just want to get ahead at all cost. I was stunned.
There are idiots on the road unfortunately. Most people will give you a chance, but there is a lot of stupid people out there and there's nothing we can do about it.
Me too i get nervous when merging especially from 50 km to 100 km highway some people wont let you merge and its not suppose to be like that suppose to be kind and polite and share the road because 10 seconds of them letting us pass through or merge wont make much difference in their life
This guy is a both driving instructor and motivational speaker.
I watched most of the driving videos here, but this is the best guy in explaining details of the driving. Not all the
teachers in the world can convey their knowledge to the students. I want to be a better driver, that is why I
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Definitely I looked for this kind of video before
So do I
Thank you so much Carlos for helping me to understand and to put into practice what I learned from your videos. After only three lessons I took my test today and PASSED!! At 60 yrs old, I couldn't have done it without your help! God bless you!
Congrats!
This is the best channel in regards to this topic. So many thanks! You talk about so many things no one else does and your tips are amazing!
This is the best driving tutorial on TH-cam. Straight to the point and very clear
I was actually looking for a video like this ! I have my permit for a while, but I still feel scared to entrer one. Thank you so much !!! The best driving Videos over here on TH-cam
This Video Was AMAZING !! I Was In A Car Accident Years Ago And Haven't Driven Since Due To Fear, So I'm Studying To Take My Driving Test And Came Across This Video. I Love That He Does It From A Drivers Perspective So It Can Feel Like You're Driving And It Helps Overcome Fear Of Other Cars.
thank you for the advice. you've made me reduce my anxiety when it comes to heavier traffic
I commented in one of your videos recently that I failed my first try of driving test because my failure to judge the situation when merging into the highway. These tips are so timely to build my confidence again in highway driving. thanks a lot for all these useful driving tips! If I am not satisfied with the explanation of my driving teacher, I always go to your channel and check all your clear , logical, and practical explanations!
I can't thank you enough for these videos, man! I've always had an extreme fear of driving but I find your videos so helpful and easy to understand. It's really helping me get over my fears. Thank you so much!!!!
Carlos thanks for helping me with practice driving i did awesome around the parking lot im working on getting my license the studying helped me out
@@QBryant14 I'm happy for you
Thankyou.
I had to come and tell you i passed my G2 after watching all your videos and practicing everything on road. You're the best teacher.
Keep doing what you do.
Thanks again. Cheers!!
Very nice video. I'm looking forward to the second part. I'll sum up my thoughts/experience on this topic.
1) Merging
- I make sure there is enough room between me and the vehicle infront of me, because if it does not handle merging and hits the brakes I have a problem too.
- When in the merging line I always check the situations on the highway so I know if I have to press the gas pedal (normal traffic) or slow down (heavy traffic).
- I've had a few situations where I could not merge by the end of the merging lane so I recommend driving on and merging afterwards. The worst thing you can do is to stop and try to merge from 0 km/h to a lane where cars go at least 100 km/h.
2) Exiting
- When your exit is approaching, look far ahead so you know there is room for you to the exit the highway. The worst thing you can do is to drive in the left lane and exit the highway at the very last moment. Very dangerous.
- If you cannot safely exit the highway at your desired exit, exit it at the next one.
Your last line, words of wisdom. Same thing if you can't turn at a particular intersection when driving in the city. Just turn at the next one. I'll discuss exiting in the next video (or the one after that)
I am about to go on my first ever road trip and I watch your video everyday to build up confidence and consolidate driving knowledge and skills
Your videos are the best. You’ve helped me so much with driving. I now the drive in my city and feel good. But I’m still afraid of the highway. Especially in Montreal merging and changing lanes scares me so much. But I drove on the highway two times outside Montreal. Driving has always been a big fear for me especially at high speeds. I got my license at 34 and only bc my fear was stopping me. Thank you so much for your videos. With time I’ll conquer Montreal’s highway too. 😊🙏
It's alright it just takes practice. The more you drive, the easier and less scarier it gets.
I just got my license a few days ago and I'll get my car tomorrow and I have to drive it home alone in the highway. This video couldn't come at a better time.
How did you make out when you drove alone in the highway?
Congratulations 🎊
@@badlandzpapi718 I think she died
Hi, did you survive?
@@kayevillamer yes, I survived😅
Such great explanation! 60% of this was not explained to me by my driving instructor. Thank you for making this!
My driver's ed teacher threw me directly into the fire with little explanation beyond look left look left look left! And was surprised when I got overwhelmed
This is so great. I'm nearly 33 and have no problems driving on normal roads for the most part. I suffer from PTSD from accidents that could have been terrible but were fairly harmless because of that I'm horrified of the highway. This really made me feel more confident
After being professional passenger.... now I decided to be a professional driver. Love love how you explain in details all the abouts of safety driving. Couldnt stop and addicting to watch! Im on my few class sessions and test coming up before I get my license on the age of 39! You keeping my confidence level up! 🎉
Keep it up!
This video couldn't have come at a better time!! My dad and I have started to practice on the highway and for the most part it's easy, like you said it's mostly just going straight even though it's at higher speeds. Entering and exiting is the hardest part so far, so this video is super helpful!!😊 There was a time when I commented on your channel that I was afraid of driving, and thankfully (now almost a year later) I've taken all the driving lessons necessary, and I just need to practice a little more and I'll be ready to take the test! :D!
Glad to hear that. Best of luck for your test.
Nice that you have uploaded a new video. Passed my driving exam last week and your videos helped a lot during my preparations for the exam.. Your videos about driving vision is by far the most helpful I have seen. Cheers!
I'm happy to read this comment. Videos about vision are not the most searched, yet vision is THE single most important thing in driving. And congrats on your exam.
Best Driving Channel on TH-cam! Keep Safe!
Hey man thank you for this content! I've got wicked driving anxiety and am doing a 2 and a half solo drive tomorrow, I haven't driven on a highway in over a year and this will be my longest drive! These tips you've given are helping me think and prep more logically about potential things I may face on my journey, rather than to act out of fear! :)
Thank you Carlos! Your teaching skills in driving helps a long way.
Your videos helped me learn a lot, just started driving today, drove on the road with my brother, i did pretty bad but not the worst, been watching your vids and I feel more confident now
It'll come with practice. Keep it up!
The best explanation of merging when driving on the highway. Thank you!
your videos are super helpful. you explain everything really well and its super easy to understand! your videos make me feel less anxious about driving on the freeway for the first time.
the “run after them” helped me a lot to understand how to match the speed of traffic
This is clutch, I was just looking at your other Highway vids. Great stuff
i've been driving for about 5 months since i got my license and have driven quite a good amount on the highway. i very much enjoy driving and the freedom it offers, but only one thing that still handicaps me is merging on the highway! before i go anywhere, i obsessively look on google map to see how many merging onto highway chances there will be with the routes given. i have no problem changing lanes on roads but merging is still the one thing that scares me. i think it has to do with the fact that i know the road ahead of me will end, so i have to change lanes as soon as possible. this timed pressure makes me anxious. however, watching this video always makes me feel calmer. something about the narrator's voice, demeanor, and presentation just makes me much less anxious and more confident in my merging abilities. i will keep practicing until this really becomes second nature to me. thank you so much for your effort :)
If anyone read this, please pray for me that I conquer this driving fear of highways.
I've been driving for a few years now, but never have driven in a big city. In a couple days, I'm driving to a city for the first time. Thanks for the video!
I can't tell you how many more people need to see this video. I've had plenty of people get road rage with me because they didn't understand it was their responsibility to yield to me as they attempted to merge. I'll get over when I can and it's safe to do so, but if I can't then maintaining my speed is not only the law, but the most predictable thing I can do for merging traffic.
Thank god I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. Thank you very much!
This gives me so much anxiety.
Watch this one then: th-cam.com/video/vLMgBWlfqYI/w-d-xo.html
@@ConduiteFacile Wow Thank you.
just breath easier said then done but breathing and doing everything you already know helps. You know to stay in your lane, follow the speed limit, continue breathing, know eventually you will get off highway. Recommend short highway trips at first.
I get anxiety just watching this video 😭 dont wanna think of me actually having to do it 😭
great explanations! everything is clear. understandable and accessible. special thanks for the driving culture. "thank you" on the road. "give way" and in general, the centuries are not alone on the road. Be polite!
You are the best man who is giving the best tips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have watched many, and they have helped me to understand!
Thank you for this. The best video on Mergin onto the highway
I've been studying your videos for a fews week now after not driving for several years. Then today I went out and bought my very 1st car. All thank to the confidence I get from watching your videos. Thanks you for putting in the time and effort to make things clear and easy to undersrand. I appreciate you
Cool. You're very welcome, and enjoy that new car. Having a car is a good thing in the situation we're living through right now.
Same here! This channel helped me get my license 4 years ago but I haven't driven in a year (i didn't have a car to use). I just got my first car a few days ago so I'm binge-watching these vids to help me get comfortable again.
@@isukwithnames1811 trust me over time you’ll get used to it I accidentally ended up in the highway several time cause of my gps which I clearly put to avoid highways lol but after awhile everything just starts to click. It’s all in the muscle memory the more you do it the more you’ll get used to it. You’ll be fine just drive at a steady speed, keep your eyes on the road and you’ll have nothing to worry about. Driving can be anxiety inducing at times but try not to overthink it. You got this
i was nervous about parking so i came to your page to learn some new tips before my driving test. long story short IT WORKED so thank you . Now im here about driving on the highway
Glad it helped!
This is the only person I trust to teach me about driving
Hes very helpful but ive found others on youtube that are good too but yes he might be the best. especially with his animations those are really helpful
This is so helpful. Merging was scary but now I get it and I passed my test on first attempt!
This video was exactly what I was looking for all the other merging videos show you how to do it in light traffic you give us examples for all conditions
Thank you so much, this relieved so much of my highway anxiety.
I love all your videos. I learn a lot. Thanks to you❤️
I drive only on highways to go to work.. this video is so helpful. When you motivate new drivers.. believe me, we trust your motivation. Thank you🧡
Cool. You're welcome.
I’m a sohmore drivers Ed student in highschool I drove on the highway for the first time today this video helped incredibly love the tips man👍👍
Next up : How to drive in the Bay Area
“ Tailgate , go over the limit by 40 and swerve in and out of lanes “
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Hi! Im a new subscriber of your YT channel. I watched all your video to prepare for my full G road test, which happened yesterday. As a experienced driver, I would say its very hard to correct a bad habit (driving skill) specially if your used to it already.
i followed all your tips specifically defensive driving. luckily, I made. I pass the test.from G1 to full g.
Thank you sir!
Congrats. And yes, the longer you do something incorrectly, the better you become at doing it incorrectly.
Thank you for the video .Some excellent clues you don't find anywhere else.
Thank you so much, Because of all the videos i have watched on youtube, am now able to either drive alone or with a passenger on the highway. Thank you
Love you! Best chanel to teach driving on TH-cam!
Im so scared to even drive on regular streets and drive on turns. I love going the city but im sure itll take me a while to feel comfortable doing that but your videos have helped my nerves!!
Very Helpful for older people who lost confidence as they got older. I am doing great now, a few more lessons should be good.
Hi! conduits Facile, thanks for ur valuable videos, ur details & clear explanations benefit me a lot, I passed the G road test just 3 hrs before in Downsview, I watched ur videos many many times, luckily the weather was good , it took about 16 mins for the whole test, I will share ur videos to my friends, thanks again 😃😃
Cool. Congrats and keep sharing. Thanks.
I finally got my full license but I would just like to say thank you for these videos they really helped me.
Great teacher, I watched your videos before my road test and it helped to pass my test
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Congrats!
You sir have helped past my drivers test and for that I’m very grateful
Well congrats!
Took 5 classes and watched your videos. Passed on my first try. Best drivers ed ❗️
Nice. Congrats to you.
Nice video, lots of good tips and advice for new drivers.
Love your videos ! Can you please do one tips when up pulling against a curb for the drive test!
Great Video as always.. Please make a video on hill road driving and hill start red-light tips..
Thanks for the suggestions. You're awesome!
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I like driving in the highway a lot more. Driving in cities or towns just gives me a lot of anxiety.
You the best teacher I ever saw in my life thank you so 👍much
Carlos man you are helping me so much im a new driver just got my license at 36 still nervous to drive but watching your videos is helping me a lot thank you for your help
This content is a goldmine
Thank u very much. !u are an excellent teacher!I learned a lot !🌹🌹💛
First video that actually made me feel confident rather than "Watch out because it's the most dangerous thing you can do in life!"
Hey!! 👋 thank you for your videos it helped me to passed my road test on first attempt.
Cool. Congrats.
Thank you for making the driver that won't get out of the way at 3:16 that particular type of truck. Accurate!
videos always on point, short and informative/ when going on the highway , the hardest thing for me is the ability to see far when im going at a high speed. its really hard to see where the exit is or points of merging.
is there a video with emergency videos coming school? it was said in the ending of one of your latest videos.
Yes. After the next one. I said it at the end of my video but I still needed some footage. It's a complicated video to do since you can't have emergency situations happen just as you need them. So, there will be lots of illustrations and animations in that one.
Totally my problem as well! I have a hard time determining quick enough on the highway where merging and exits are coming up at those speeds. I feel like I'm looking far and wide as mentioned in your videos but I'm guessing this will come with experience. Or maybe I'm not looking as far and wide as I should be.
Usually under normal conditions you should always be near to ~90kmph before merging and adapt to speed when u enter the lane. On exit just take your foot of the gas pedal and maintain safe speed. Posted sign is safe speed and not a speed limit. Dont slow down too much as examiner will fail u.
Thanks to you guys I got my license at age 33🙄🤪 but I got it watched your videos over and over! Thank you!!!!
Never too old. Congrats!
Such informative, easy and intelligent videos. Simply superb 👌👏👍
Thank you for the tips very informative not so many videos do that
I have to take my VDT this Wednesday (1/12/22) and it requires a freeway portion. I failed my first attempt because of a critical error but had no problem with the freeway portion :) sometimes I do get a little anxiety when I enter a fwy because of having to match the speed of other cars but this video helped! I really hope I pass this second time around!
i appreciate the efforts that you put into your videos, they are extremely informative and helpful. Thank you
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Thanks for teaching us how to merge on the highway.
Excellent info, excellent delivery -- thank you :-)
The animations are superb in this video.
thanks a lot, man. You are the best. We may only approach the end of the accelerating lane when entering highway if there is no traffic on the next lane.
Yes but there's still no need to do that. As soon as you can merge, you should merge.
Merging highway make me nervous but if i am already in the lane i feel good .watching your videos always
Best,Perfect teacher Thankyou sir
Changing lanes and merging into highway are a real panic for me 😔😔 no matter how many times I did that! I wish time comes when I can drive smoothly without tension
It will. With experience.
I think you've got the best driving videos on youtube.
Thanks.
Great video as always.
Passed my test first time because of these videos !!
Nice. Congrats!
Best video out there, thank you!!
Thank you soo much man, appreciate the help
been waiting for this! Thank Carlos!
You're welcome.
Nice lesson teacher thank you 🙏🏻 this video advantage