@@plasmachicken wow you seem like a quick learner. I took years to pass mine and failed many driving tests. Driving i guess was not made for me, but i did it. We all learn differently.
i turned 17 in march then had to wait 3 months to start lessons, and now i can’t have any lessons as my second test (failed my first one 2 weeks ago lmao let’s not talk about it) is on december 2nd, so the DAY lockdown ends 🥺🙄
@@DGNDriving thankfully in Finland the driving lessons and the other stuff hasn't been cancelled, my driving test will be on the 24th of November so hopefully I pass!
Thank you so so so much for your videos! Watched hours and hours, they definitely helped me. Passed first time with only 2 minors😭 luckily last week too!
Just passed my driving test first attempt this morning with 3 minors and I owe SO much of it to your videos. I downloaded the ultimate driving course which is SUCH a valuable resource to every learner, honestly. I never got round to using it as much as I should of, but it was worth EVERY penny simply to support you for the content you put on youtube for free. The mock tests are fantastic, i binged watched literally all of them the past few days and I swear it increased my planning and awareness skills so much. Thank you so much! Going to enjoy watching your channel now without the pressure of the test hanging over me!
What I’m really confused with is everyone is wearing their masks doing the same things before lockdown and now they have stopped lessons and tests doesn’t make sense it’s quite a mess.
I am currently learning to drive, I turned 17 in August. I have been watching these video’s since then. I passed yesterday. No question, just a thank you. I really appreciate everything you do, Pin. Woody
Hi, I’ve been watching your videos ever since I started taking lessons. It really helped me and I’ve passed my test first time. Thank you so much for the videos, your channel is amazing!
Started my driving lessons on 4th July. Passed 26th October after it was cancelled in September. Dng driving truly made a difference in my confidence and learning ability. Good luck to all those who have tests in December.
Pin av actual sat inhere for hours and hours watched all your videos and passed my driving test a few days ago with 6 minors. Thank you so much!! im from Scotland and a few of my friends now watch you as well. Much appreciated mate
I passed my driving test for first time the Friday before lockdown and I was so lucky but ur videos helped so much so thank you so much !! Of course I’ll still be watching all your videos haha
No offense but how has it been 2 years since you took your theory test, and you haven't sat your practical yet? I sat my practical 3 weeks after my theory.
I basically passed because your videos are so good. I watched them all (often skipping to the faults to find out how/ why things were marked like that). I passed with one minor and have to credit you for that! Great videos and explanations!
My test was supposed to be last April then moved to September but had to cancel that due to isolation then moved to November and now likely to March what an absolute joke we should be given priority!!! 😡
the .gov website has told me i can only change my test date once more.. i had my test booked for thursday last week and had to change due to lockdown coming into force. but now my test is in march and i need to try and get it back as far as i can, but this limit on me changing my test date is stopping me from changing the test date and making me worried and pretentious about picking an earlier date. is there anyway i can get around the limit? this year has been a nightmare 👎🏻
got my test on the 3rd of december and iv had 5 hours of lessons . I'v jumped on my mums insurance now and hoping for the best. Thinking about taking the plunge and getting the ultimate driving course.Wish me luck haha
Passed , ended up using the ultimate driving course . It definitely was helpful although I thought it was overpriced when I consider all the content iv gotten for free it was definitely worth it overall . Definitely would not have passed without this chanel
Yeah, know what you mean, my daughter has hers on Saturday, but I have a felling Nicole Sturgeon‘S going to put my area in lockdown, fingers crossed you get to do yours xx
Could you please give me a hand? I'm driving on a diesel car, which is considered to be easier, but every time I get uphill and need to stop, I stall the car because I am not giving enough gas- as the instructor said. How can I drive without stalling with the use of gas? My question is probably a silly one but I am facing a wall of fear when I see a light signal while I am driving uphill. Keep up with the amazing, high quality content! You are doing great!
I think I can try and help you out; depending on the uphill gradient (how steep it is), the car may slow down faster or slower, therefore you will need to decide, when to put the clutch down; if the car is slowing down quite, put the clutch down before reaching 1000rpm on the rev counter/tachometer. The gear you're in is also important, because the higher the gear is, the less engine breaking there is, but as you're going uphill, the car may start to rumble more rough and cause the car to stall easier, than in lower gears. It's all about having good clutch control and making sure you get enough practice on hills. Also, if you're on an uphill T-junction, going to the main road, you can either use the handbrake to help you set your feet for the biting point and gas or alternatively, before completely stopping (clutch down and covering the break), add gas and get the biting point without moving the car. This way you can observe (slowly edge forwards with the biting point) and enter the road faster and more efficiently.
Get your foot on the bit point of the clutch, use your handbrake for this as it helps. What I like to do then is repeatedly tapping the gas until you are at about 2k/2.5k rpm and then release the handbrake and stay in lower gears (1/2) until you’re at a level place in the road. Don’t put your foot all the way down as you’ll only over revv the car. Most importantly tho figure out how to recover from a stall quickly as this is very skilful and will help in the test if you do stall so you aren’t obstructing anyone and you shouldn’t be faulted
@@nossilfossil3108 Tapping the gas to try and reach 2000/2500 rpms isn’t as efficient as it’s not very accurate. It’s better to take your time with the gas pedal to get it right, otherwise you could either cause excessive heat and friction on the clutch plates whilst on the biting point (you’ll smell the burning quite soon) or you’ll simply cause excessive noise, which could annoy drivers behind you.
@@nossilfossil3108 P.S. There’s actually a very simple procedure on recovering from a stall; it’s not the case about figuring it out cuz that’s just vague instructions. 1. When you stall, clutch and brake pedals down. 2. Restart the car (you may need to turn the key fully off and then restart the engine) Side note: If the car doesn’t restart with just the clutch pedal only, use the handbrake and add gas whilst restarting the car. 3. Make sure your gear is correct (especially manual cars -> 1st gear) 4. If you’re on a hill, the handbrake start might be necessary (unless you have good clutch control) 5. Make sure it’s safe to go, and then proceed as usual.
@@hungleba3996 1) yeah I don’t do it myself but when you are starting to learn doing it helps you figure out your control between the clutch and the gas as a lot of people learn in diesel cars and so they don’t even use gas when moving off they just remain on the clutch. You make fair points bar the last part about noise, you have L plates on for a reason and clearly you are ignorant if you aren’t going to give a learner a break. 2) when I said recover from a stall all i meant was when you feel you stall, brake and then handbrake so you don’t roll back. I think you must be much older and mustn’t remember when you were learning the very basics of clutch control. This person appears to be struggling so it is helping them as opposed to proving your own point as everyone learns in different ways. Each to their own...
Quick question - would people who has had there test cancelled, get priority like last lockdown? My test was for the 2nd of December and I had a email today saying it’s been cancelled and they will email me a date but there’s no available dates in my area? Just don’t want to be waiting along time again as this is the 3rd time it’s been cancelled 😞
how likely do you think getting a cancellation will be after lockdown? possibly from students cancelling when lockdown is lifted due to not being ready. had my test booked for 16/11 ,so monday, got my new date today and it is 11/03/2021 so praying for a cancellation
I have a problem with roundabouts. My judgement and timing is bad in terms of when to change gear and when to go in terms on approaching the roundabout as well as entering the roundabout. My dad has also said I tend to drift in the lane as well. Can you give any advice on how to stop that? I love the channel and videos!
Try to break it down. For example, don’t try and do everything. Let your instructor/dad take responsibility for the mirror checks so you can just focus on staying in your lane
I need to say Pin, your channel is boosting with subscribers. It's no wonder as of how great you've been helping👍. Please do let me know how Taz is doing, if she's got a car or if she's sharing a car and driving yet.
Just to get your opinion but have you thought of installing plastic screens between the passenger and driver seats. This is been mandatory in Singapore where I took my test
My driving test was supposed to be on Nov 11th, but the DVSA rescheduled it to 24th March 2021. This is the same day my theory test expires 🙃, so it’s putting a lot of pressure on me to pass on that day. I’ve tried to reschedule the test but all the dates are booked. I’m gonna check everyday for cancellations
actually, as far as I’m aware, driving lessons are continuing in Scotland! I haven’t heard otherwise from my instructor, so I may be wrong, but I do know that there is no second lockdown in place currently for Scotland. love the channel!
Is it possible for DVSA/DVLA to reconsider their decision to allow driving lessons and tests to continue? Because non-essential places like garden centres and carpet shops in Sutton Coldfield are open as per usual despite the second lockdown! Also schools and colleges don’t have much social distancing whereas with driving lessons especially as a DGN student we wear masks and my instructor always cleans the car before a lesson so why can’t we use this and continue our driving lessons?! Learning how to drive is educational especially when ppl like me have been subjected to mental trauma from other ppl due to cancelled driving. I had to delay my test from 15 December to 2nd February as there was no other closer date and I’m scared it will mean I need to resit theory the 3rd time again pressure and stress. I would really appreciate it if this was raised with relevant bodies to allow continuation of driving tests and lessons.
@@DGNDriving thank you for understanding my point. Is there any person or body you could raise this issue with? As I’ve seen some ppl having driving lessons in my area but I can’t remember which driving school they are from?
I’ve been doing driving lessons for a couple months and also drive in my car with my dad, I’m almost test ready but my test is booked for a few days after the lockdown is lifted. Do I reschedule or just try to practice as much as I can with my dad ? I will be missing 9 hours of lessons but I can’t wait till next year as I want to help my mum out by driving her around.
When you’re in manual mode in an automatic, do you change the gears exactly the same way as you would do in a manual (except that you don’t engage the clutch).
Altho I live in a different country and still doing lessons in a manual Id like to get more perspectives. So my question is when it comes to taking off what would you recommend to the learner, bringing the clutch up to the biting point then add gas or add gas first then bringing the clutch up to the biting point?
I always (muscle memory), add tiny bit of gas, bring the clutch up to start of biting point, add bit more gas then slowly pull up on clutch keeping gas the same.
Question. Have you terminated a mock test due to a learner not being test ready or driving dangerously. If not, what does it take before you say enough is enough?
This might sound stupid but I’ve only had two lessons and now they’ve stopped and I’ve been struggling to find any answer for dummies on this. What is the best way to slow a car down or bring it to a complete stop step by step?
I'm on my 4th lesson soon (In Scotland) & I watch DGN regularly but lately I've found watching Taz's driving lesson's with Pin super helpful right before I have a lesson, it really helps & having Pin's voice of those routines in my ear haha!
My theory test certificate will expire end of January... My test was 15th of November unfortunately it was cancelled... Is it possible to get new date before February?
In Scotland we still have driving lessons going as we are not in lockdown, but tbh we will be soon. Anyway your are really helpful and will be watching a lot more if lessons get cancelled again
I have my test on the 3rd. I’ve learnt everything but my instructor won’t take me to my test as I haven’t had any lessons over lockdown so I’m gonna have to do it in my car cause I’m not waiting till March :(
I have my driving test on 8th of December and the lockdown will end hopefully by 2nd December. Will my test still go ahead or will it be postponed and be given to the people who had their during the lockdown that has been cancelled.
Hi there! I just received an email rescheduling my driving test and it has been rescheduled to March despite my test being in November?? It’s upset me because I can’t afford to keep having lessons until then and I was very ready for my test. Have they not pushed back peoples tests which were in December and January to allocate for people who’s were cancelled especially as they might even not be ready for this test??
I started my driving lessons in march and it stopped for 3 months and continued from July and no cancelled and I feel like I'm confident but advise on what to do as I won't have my next lesson till after 2nd December so I worry I may forget
How do I build my confidence when driving? I don’t I know what I need to do however I feel like I doubt myself and make myself 2nd guess causing me so hesitate.
Do you think it would’ve made more sense to put all test back and the people who were booked for November moved to December. People who were booked for December moved to January and so on. Have wasted so much money just from things being delayed
What kind of mindset should you have on your test date i.e. how can you prepare mentally for the test, what kind of things should you focus on/think about during the test? Keep up the good work u legend
I know this is about tests so maybe it doesn’t count but I was meant to have a test on the 19th November but it was cancelled due to lockdown I’m ready for my test and don’t really need any more lessons but would I be sent to the back of the queue or moved to sometime sooner?
My first driving lessons was meant to start this week as I turn 17, do u think it’s safe for someone in my family to teach me as I haven’t actually driven a car yet and theres obviously no breaks for them ?
I was driving with family weeks before I got a driving instructor. Try on a car park and if you demonstrate decent control then maybe move to quiet roads. Make sure you know the theory side of driving first though.
(From a new ADI) How do you teach parallel parking reference point if the reference point of 'touching the kerb' in the mirror doesn't work on your car ? I usually tell them to stop about 1meter before the kerb at a 45% degree angle (and stop them at that point to see what that looks like) and they eventually get used to it... but sometimes it takes them quite a while to get used to it? Is there an easier way that just trying to calculate what 1 meter looks like? So far it has worked well but I don't want to be missing an easier method which could save a lot of time.. let me know your thoughts please. Thanks! Love the channel BTW
I find with parallel park they either get it or they don’t. I always tell me clients it’s better off to be a bit far away than too close, if you’re too close you’re risking hitting the kerb and failing. If you’re too far away you can just steer more to the kerb in reverse and get closer.
Reference points will always differ depending on the individual and the car. Best to watch the video in which I teach my niece Taz this manoeuvre. Thanks for watching
I’m really confused. I’ve had about 20 lessons now and I feel I just need to brush up on roundabouts and hill starts and start doing the ‘easier’ things like emergency brake and show me tell me. So I asked my instructor can I book my test (bearing in mind there’s a backlog until next Feb) and he advised me not to do so. However, come feb I may be ready and find myself looking at another 3 month wait. What should I do?
For the people who had a test booked in November will they be given priority for December by having their test re booked for December and possibly pushing those whose tests are in December to a later date?
Nope! We have been pushed to the back of the queue. I had my test booked for the 17th November, my test has be rescheduled to 27th March! I guess its easier for them to keep everyone else as they are
It’s easier to use the clutch in a diesel. IMO that means it’s worse to learn in a diesel as a petrol will be harder be drive at first. Whereas going to a diesel from a petrol is easier
I started learning to drive in January, had 4 months off due to covid. Had my theory test booked for today but has moved to 28th December so I’m looking at March earliest for my practical. I have already spent hundreds of £££s on lessons. Pin what would you recommend I do? Should I continue lessons (after lockdown) until I pass my theory and am able to book my test? If it’s in march/april do I take a break for a couple of months? What do you recommend
I had my test booked for the 18th of November and it was cancelled, and my best friend has hers booked for January 6th but she wont be test ready by then because she is missing 4 weeks of lessons. Today the DVSA emailed me with a new test in February and my friend said she would be happy to swap her test date with me as were at the same test centre. Is this possible to do?
Pin, do you feel the DVSA should be doing more to combat the backlog of tests? I mean instructors are trained to the same standard, if not higher than exaiminers.. so why not put somthing in place where intructors assist with tests etc. Gov done similar thing with A lvls and exams etc so why not somthing for this...
Can I please learn how to drive with you because you really know what you are doing and you are a good instructor I am a beginner and have my theory on the 14th December
Some questions... #1. In the USA we have something called "right on red" as long as no sign says otherwise. Is that something that is done in the UK and is it opposite like left on red?. #2. On average how hard do you think it is for an American to learn the way of the roads there and pass the test? #3. Is there any license exchange with the US and the UK.
#1 No, we have no "right/left on red" or anything similar. Red light means stop. #2 Depends how much driving experience you have honestly, you more experience you have, might actually hinder you... but it depends entirely on the person... #3 No.
My test was supposed to be on 1st December and it will automatically get moved - so the people that have theirs after the lockdown surely should get moved back so they can fit everyone that had theirs booked within the lockdown first? Otherwise it’s a bit unfair for the people that had tests booked during lockdown are getting put in February or something and the people that are doing them straight after lockdown may not even be ready? I just feel like they should not have any tests in December to let everyone have a little time to fit some lessons in and then starting from January put all the peoples in that had theirs booked during lockdown and then everyone who had theirs 5/6th December onwards :)
I totally agree with you, that would make the most sense but unfortunately that is not the case. My test was booked for 17th November 2020 and received an email yesterday telling me my new test date is 27th March. My sister had her test booked for 20th November and has been rebooked to April which is just ridiculous so looks like they are going in order and have moved us all to the back of the queue which is unfair! I will now have to stop taking lessons until i get closer to my test date but might forget everything by then and i cant just continue to take lessons for a further 4 months until my test!
Im learning with my dad, and have my test after lockdown. Im feeling pretty confident as I had lessons before, however I have a few questions. At what point (excluding lane changing and moving off) do you have to check your blind spots? And will a mistake here result in a fail? Also, when you're on a roundabout and there are 2 exit lanes, how do you handle that / know there are 2 lanes? because I sometimes find myself forcing myself into the left lane without realising there are 2 lanes Lastly, what are the manoeuvres I need to practice? There's a lot of contradicting stuff on the internet. Thanks a lot
If you’re coming off from right hand lane on your test I would come off in the right lane then move to the left. Driving on your own check your mirrrs and blind spot to see if anything on left and if not that’s why I exit into the left lane
Regarding the Show Me Tell Me questions on the driving test. 1) probably a straight forward answer, however I am not sure. I am learning automatic so do SMTM questions still apply? 2) Am I expected to be revising SMTM questions in my own time or will my driving instructor give me some kind of revision schedule / help with them? For reference, I have done 8 hours in an automatic and haven’t had this question pop up yet, nor have I been shown anything other than the basics of the car e.g controls, rule of 5 etc. Many thanks, Louis
have you got any tips on how to change gears smoothly and keep it consistent? when changing gears I either have a problem with lifting the clutch too quickly or apply the gas a bit late, and on some occasions I can do it fine
I used to have a lot of problems with this. It can change a lot depending on the car so I feel like you kind of get your own tecnique with your car (so it is something you will get better with over time) and then if you change to a different car that tecnique might need to change a bit too. What I do is to slowly lift the clutch almost to where the car is starting to vibrate and just a bit before that I am already starting to apply gas so the moment the clutch is like on the middle the car is getting gas to move so I can lift the rest of the clutch without worrying about the car "jumping" or stalling... I don't know if that makes any sense haha if you are doing it fine in some moments just try to remember how do you move your feets when you are doing it good and repeat that ;)
@@tursiopss I'm glad I'm not the only person struggling with this 😅 I've been struggling with this for so long, longer than one should so it really demotivates me 😔 and I only drive one car, my instructors car but thank you for your tips!! Also, how long did it take for this problem to go away for you? if you don't mind saying :)
@@SyedaTasnia honestly I don't remember how much it took me to solve this problem, maybe on my lesson number 10 or 15 I was starting to get better with this but even when I already knew the way to do it with the car of the driving school I still got the problem from time to time specially on my last classes before the exam as I was so nervious I couldn't control my feets, that made me feel really bad about going to the exam but luckily I passed and then I started to drive my dad's car and this problem was back! Haha but this time it solve faster and in two or three trips it was all fine... so don't feel bad about it, you will find your way to do it right and also don't feel bad if you have the same problem again once you start driving another car as it can be a bit different with every car :)
Hi many people struggle with this. If you can do it okay on some occasions then that’s good. Get your instructor to talk you through it every time you do it for a couple of lessons. Good luck.
Managed to get a test booked in Wolverhampton for 8th Dec as my test this month got cancelled. My local driving centre is Dudley so I have never really drove around Wolverhampton. Could you give me some ideas of what the typical driving routes are in wolves so I can have some practice with a family member? Thankyou so much!
I can't advise about those routes, but if it helps I had to do my test away from home too because there were none available on my local area. I passed, and I'm the kind of nervous twit who usually relies on memorising things 😂. Just keep calm and try to be aware of everything around you. At the end of the day, you will have to drive on unfamiliar roads when you pass, so it will give you a real confidence boost when you pass in an unfamiliar area :)
my test was booked for the day the lockdown started! when do you think the soonest my test can be rebooked for is? will I have priority or will I be put in a queue again?
I passed my driving test last Wednesday first time the day before lockdown! Thanks for these vids they really helped mate
Same haha
Good Luck
lol my test was the day after lockdown started and now its rebooked for next year march :/
Congratulations
I feel sorry for driving instructors and learners this year. what a nightmare.
Yeah well i had
6 normal lessons
( Then I was able to drive with my parents )
6 with Mask on
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Next up
6 hours most likely mask on
Then Driving Test
@@plasmachicken wow you seem like a quick learner. I took years to pass mine and failed many driving tests. Driving i guess was not made for me, but i did it. We all learn differently.
i turned 17 in march then had to wait 3 months to start lessons, and now i can’t have any lessons as my second test (failed my first one 2 weeks ago lmao let’s not talk about it) is on december 2nd, so the DAY lockdown ends 🥺🙄
True. It’s the same for a lot of other industries too
@@DGNDriving thankfully in Finland the driving lessons and the other stuff hasn't been cancelled, my driving test will be on the 24th of November so hopefully I pass!
Thank you so so so much for your videos! Watched hours and hours, they definitely helped me. Passed first time with only 2 minors😭 luckily last week too!
I know this doesn’t relate to the video, but just wanted to show my appreciation.
Congrats and thanks for watching
Just passed my driving test first attempt this morning with 3 minors and I owe SO much of it to your videos. I downloaded the ultimate driving course which is SUCH a valuable resource to every learner, honestly. I never got round to using it as much as I should of, but it was worth EVERY penny simply to support you for the content you put on youtube for free. The mock tests are fantastic, i binged watched literally all of them the past few days and I swear it increased my planning and awareness skills so much. Thank you so much! Going to enjoy watching your channel now without the pressure of the test hanging over me!
if you're a learner take an "essential" trip to the furthest shop possible
What I’m really confused with is everyone is wearing their masks doing the same things before lockdown and now they have stopped lessons and tests doesn’t make sense it’s quite a mess.
I know....but we have to follow the rules as they’re issued
I am currently learning to drive, I turned 17 in August. I have been watching these video’s since then. I passed yesterday. No question, just a thank you. I really appreciate everything you do, Pin.
Woody
Damn 4 months of learning. Lucky lol
Hi, I’ve been watching your videos ever since I started taking lessons. It really helped me and I’ve passed my test first time. Thank you so much for the videos, your channel is amazing!
I recently found your channel. Kinda loving contents keep en coming! Hope everyone passes!
Started my driving lessons on 4th July. Passed 26th October after it was cancelled in September.
Dng driving truly made a difference in my confidence and learning ability.
Good luck to all those who have tests in December.
Well done for passing!
If you dont mind me asking how many lessons did you take
@@lehas. around 36hrs
Pin av actual sat inhere for hours and hours watched all your videos and passed my driving test a few days ago with 6 minors. Thank you so much!! im from Scotland and a few of my friends now watch you as well. Much appreciated mate
Congratulations and thanks for watching...I really appreciate it.
I passed my driving test for first time the Friday before lockdown and I was so lucky but ur videos helped so much so thank you so much !! Of course I’ll still be watching all your videos haha
My theory is almost running out and I’m almost test ready, will they consider expanding the theory expiration date?
No...I had to do it again
I had my test back in March and I called them and they were like no so it sucks
I doubt it, they didn't in the last lockdown
No offense but how has it been 2 years since you took your theory test, and you haven't sat your practical yet? I sat my practical 3 weeks after my theory.
@@arran3451 passed my theory weeks ago before the lockdown no slots available for practical tests
@@arran3451 because I passed my theory way before starting driving lessons then lockdown messed it all up, and I’m not a great driver lol
I basically passed because your videos are so good. I watched them all (often skipping to the faults to find out how/ why things were marked like that). I passed with one minor and have to credit you for that! Great videos and explanations!
Congratulations and thank you
Hopefully the number of cases go down soon in the UK.. I know everyone there is struggling. Hang in there you lot. Stay safe and healthy..
I have my driving test on Monday. I’m so nervous and I hope by binge watching your videos will help me pass 😭
Pin don’t ever stop YouTubing, your channel will always help people, new drivers, old etc. It’s timeless content. Much love.
Thank you...I appreciate it
@@DGNDriving yes please don't
My test was supposed to be last April then moved to September but had to cancel that due to isolation then moved to November and now likely to March what an absolute joke we should be given priority!!! 😡
Exact same happened to me feel like I should have priority but people who booked after be get theirs before me so unfair enit
@@charliewood2576 agreed
the .gov website has told me i can only change my test date once more.. i had my test booked for thursday last week and had to change due to lockdown coming into force. but now my test is in march and i need to try and get it back as far as i can, but this limit on me changing my test date is stopping me from changing the test date and making me worried and pretentious about picking an earlier date. is there anyway i can get around the limit? this year has been a nightmare 👎🏻
got my test on the 3rd of december and iv had 5 hours of lessons . I'v jumped on my mums insurance now and hoping for the best. Thinking about taking the plunge and getting the ultimate driving course.Wish me luck haha
Passed , ended up using the ultimate driving course . It definitely was helpful although I thought it was overpriced when I consider all the content iv gotten for free it was definitely worth it overall . Definitely would not have passed without this chanel
Your videos help me a lot to pass my test. Thank you
Lesson are still on in Scotland , so not the whole of the UK
Yeah, know what you mean, my daughter has hers on Saturday, but I have a felling Nicole Sturgeon‘S going to put my area in lockdown, fingers crossed you get to do yours xx
Could you please give me a hand? I'm driving on a diesel car, which is considered to be easier, but every time I get uphill and need to stop, I stall the car because I am not giving enough gas- as the instructor said. How can I drive without stalling with the use of gas? My question is probably a silly one but I am facing a wall of fear when I see a light signal while I am driving uphill. Keep up with the amazing, high quality content! You are doing great!
I think I can try and help you out; depending on the uphill gradient (how steep it is), the car may slow down faster or slower, therefore you will need to decide, when to put the clutch down; if the car is slowing down quite, put the clutch down before reaching 1000rpm on the rev counter/tachometer. The gear you're in is also important, because the higher the gear is, the less engine breaking there is, but as you're going uphill, the car may start to rumble more rough and cause the car to stall easier, than in lower gears. It's all about having good clutch control and making sure you get enough practice on hills.
Also, if you're on an uphill T-junction, going to the main road, you can either use the handbrake to help you set your feet for the biting point and gas or alternatively, before completely stopping (clutch down and covering the break), add gas and get the biting point without moving the car. This way you can observe (slowly edge forwards with the biting point) and enter the road faster and more efficiently.
Get your foot on the bit point of the clutch, use your handbrake for this as it helps. What I like to do then is repeatedly tapping the gas until you are at about 2k/2.5k rpm and then release the handbrake and stay in lower gears (1/2) until you’re at a level place in the road. Don’t put your foot all the way down as you’ll only over revv the car. Most importantly tho figure out how to recover from a stall quickly as this is very skilful and will help in the test if you do stall so you aren’t obstructing anyone and you shouldn’t be faulted
@@nossilfossil3108 Tapping the gas to try and reach 2000/2500 rpms isn’t as efficient as it’s not very accurate. It’s better to take your time with the gas pedal to get it right, otherwise you could either cause excessive heat and friction on the clutch plates whilst on the biting point (you’ll smell the burning quite soon) or you’ll simply cause excessive noise, which could annoy drivers behind you.
@@nossilfossil3108 P.S. There’s actually a very simple procedure on recovering from a stall; it’s not the case about figuring it out cuz that’s just vague instructions.
1. When you stall, clutch and brake pedals down.
2. Restart the car (you may need to turn the key fully off and then restart the engine)
Side note: If the car doesn’t restart with just the clutch pedal only, use the handbrake and add gas whilst restarting the car.
3. Make sure your gear is correct (especially manual cars -> 1st gear)
4. If you’re on a hill, the handbrake start might be necessary (unless you have good clutch control)
5. Make sure it’s safe to go, and then proceed as usual.
@@hungleba3996 1) yeah I don’t do it myself but when you are starting to learn doing it helps you figure out your control between the clutch and the gas as a lot of people learn in diesel cars and so they don’t even use gas when moving off they just remain on the clutch. You make fair points bar the last part about noise, you have L plates on for a reason and clearly you are ignorant if you aren’t going to give a learner a break.
2) when I said recover from a stall all i meant was when you feel you stall, brake and then handbrake so you don’t roll back. I think you must be much older and mustn’t remember when you were learning the very basics of clutch control. This person appears to be struggling so it is helping them as opposed to proving your own point as everyone learns in different ways.
Each to their own...
Hi! Just wondering, what camera do you use to film in the car? Thank you 🙏🏻
What is the correct way to stop or slow the car?
Do i press clutch first then brake or?
Use the break first, then before the car stalls, depress the clutch.
@@benlove7171 thanks
I like your Videos thanks DGN these are my learning base but never feel confident to go to the test and keep postponing
Quick question - would people who has had there test cancelled, get priority like last lockdown? My test was for the 2nd of December and I had a email today saying it’s been cancelled and they will email me a date but there’s no available dates in my area? Just don’t want to be waiting along time again as this is the 3rd time it’s been cancelled 😞
how likely do you think getting a cancellation will be after lockdown? possibly from students cancelling when lockdown is lifted due to not being ready. had my test booked for 16/11 ,so monday, got my new date today and it is 11/03/2021 so praying for a cancellation
I have my test at 8:10 in the morning and it’s going to be busy/ kind of dark. Any tips for dealing with really busy test routes?
Same
Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated. Keep the content coming and stay safe stay strong. Jatt ya bruaahhhhhhhh
Thanks for watching
Really recommend the ultimate driving course worth the price and you learn things that might have been missed out worth the purchase.
I have a problem with roundabouts. My judgement and timing is bad in terms of when to change gear and when to go in terms on approaching the roundabout as well as entering the roundabout. My dad has also said I tend to drift in the lane as well. Can you give any advice on how to stop that? I love the channel and videos!
Try to break it down. For example, don’t try and do everything. Let your instructor/dad take responsibility for the mirror checks so you can just focus on staying in your lane
Do you that that all tests for after lockdown will be rescheduled to fit in those cancelled in lockdown (so that they have priority)?
Serious question: Do you remove that cap when you go to sleep? 😂
None of your business
Legend has it he was born with the hat on
I’ll keep you guessing 😂😂😂
You can find that out in the Ultimate Driving Course
@@Dante20321 🤣🤣🤣
I need to say Pin, your channel is boosting with subscribers. It's no wonder as of how great you've been helping👍. Please do let me know how Taz is doing, if she's got a car or if she's sharing a car and driving yet.
Hi Taz is busy at university so hasn’t got a car yet. Don’t worry we’ll film a video as soon as she’s on the road
@@DGNDriving that sounds great Pin. I'll be looking forward to it😃
Just to get your opinion but have you thought of installing plastic screens between the passenger and driver seats.
This is been mandatory in Singapore where I took my test
My driving test was supposed to be on Nov 11th, but the DVSA rescheduled it to 24th March 2021. This is the same day my theory test expires 🙃, so it’s putting a lot of pressure on me to pass on that day. I’ve tried to reschedule the test but all the dates are booked. I’m gonna check everyday for cancellations
actually, as far as I’m aware, driving lessons are continuing in Scotland! I haven’t heard otherwise from my instructor, so I may be wrong, but I do know that there is no second lockdown in place currently for Scotland. love the channel!
@@Jexxyx3 best of luck! currently trying to get mine booked, here’s hoping it works out in both of our favours! ☺️
Could please show how to approach open and closed junction and when to role in first when approaching pleade
If the lockdown gets extended will Driving Lesson continue to be cancelled or will they make an exemption
I hope they make an exceptions for test, mines just after the lockdown
We have no idea what they will do
Is it possible for DVSA/DVLA to reconsider their decision to allow driving lessons and tests to continue? Because non-essential places like garden centres and carpet shops in Sutton Coldfield are open as per usual despite the second lockdown! Also schools and colleges don’t have much social distancing whereas with driving lessons especially as a DGN student we wear masks and my instructor always cleans the car before a lesson so why can’t we use this and continue our driving lessons?! Learning how to drive is educational especially when ppl like me have been subjected to mental trauma from other ppl due to cancelled driving. I had to delay my test from 15 December to 2nd February as there was no other closer date and I’m scared it will mean I need to resit theory the 3rd time again pressure and stress. I would really appreciate it if this was raised with relevant bodies to allow continuation of driving tests and lessons.
A lot of us agree with you but at the end of the day there is nothing much we can do even though we take all the precautions
@@DGNDriving thank you for understanding my point. Is there any person or body you could raise this issue with? As I’ve seen some ppl having driving lessons in my area but I can’t remember which driving school they are from?
I’ve been doing driving lessons for a couple months and also drive in my car with my dad, I’m almost test ready but my test is booked for a few days after the lockdown is lifted. Do I reschedule or just try to practice as much as I can with my dad ? I will be missing 9 hours of lessons but I can’t wait till next year as I want to help my mum out by driving her around.
Hi Pin, Do you recommend head check while changing lanes?
When you’re in manual mode in an automatic, do you change the gears exactly the same way as you would do in a manual (except that you don’t engage the clutch).
Love your vids I have notis on
Thank you 🙏🏾
Altho I live in a different country and still doing lessons in a manual Id like to get more perspectives. So my question is when it comes to taking off what would you recommend to the learner, bringing the clutch up to the biting point then add gas or add gas first then bringing the clutch up to the biting point?
I always (muscle memory), add tiny bit of gas, bring the clutch up to start of biting point, add bit more gas then slowly pull up on clutch keeping gas the same.
@@meladath5181 thanks for the advice
Question.
Have you terminated a mock test due to a learner not being test ready or driving dangerously. If not, what does it take before you say enough is enough?
Nah never terminated a mock test...even though I should have on a couple of occasions 😂
@@DGNDriving *cough cough* Bouki *cough cough*
This might sound stupid but I’ve only had two lessons and now they’ve stopped and I’ve been struggling to find any answer for dummies on this. What is the best way to slow a car down or bring it to a complete stop step by step?
Got my test on the 23rd December. Really nervous. Failed last time cos I pulled out too early at a roundabout
Good luck bro mines on the 14th
Pulling out early is never good. The best of luck for your next test!
I’ve just started driving lessons and I’m just wonder could you do tips on how to be confident while in my lessons?👌🏽I’m from wales btw😂
Confidence will come as you get more experienced. It’s normal to be nervous on driving lessons. Good luck
DGN Driving School cheers.
Watch all pins videos he has helped me with most of my driving lessons by watching his videos
Before you turn the car on make sure that you feel comfortable in the seat and relax before you start anything 😌 good luck happt driving 🚗
I'm on my 4th lesson soon (In Scotland) & I watch DGN regularly but lately I've found watching Taz's driving lesson's with Pin super helpful right before I have a lesson, it really helps & having Pin's voice of those routines in my ear haha!
My theory test certificate will expire end of January... My test was 15th of November unfortunately it was cancelled... Is it possible to get new date before February?
Same thing I’m going through right now 😭
In Scotland we still have driving lessons going as we are not in lockdown, but tbh we will be soon. Anyway your are really helpful and will be watching a lot more if lessons get cancelled again
I have my test on the 3rd. I’ve learnt everything but my instructor won’t take me to my test as I haven’t had any lessons over lockdown so I’m gonna have to do it in my car cause I’m not waiting till March :(
I have my driving test on 8th of December and the lockdown will end hopefully by 2nd December. Will my test still go ahead or will it be postponed and be given to the people who had their during the lockdown that has been cancelled.
scotland still have lessons mate
Hey Pin will driving lessons be shortened so you don’t have to stay as long in the car with the instructor/learner?
Is it a bad method to let your car go in neutral then put it in a gear or just changing gears depending on your speed
Hi there! I just received an email rescheduling my driving test and it has been rescheduled to March despite my test being in November?? It’s upset me because I can’t afford to keep having lessons until then and I was very ready for my test. Have they not pushed back peoples tests which were in December and January to allocate for people who’s were cancelled especially as they might even not be ready for this test??
It's so annoying I've been having driving lessons through both the lockdowns
Yep it is annoying
I started my driving lessons in march and it stopped for 3 months and continued from July and no cancelled and I feel like I'm confident but advise on what to do as I won't have my next lesson till after 2nd December so I worry I may forget
2nd December ?.. no chance of that buddy! More like March 2021 the earliest once Winter is over for Driving Tests
Will you likely do a second video like a part two or something of you daughter driving on private land again as I really enjoyed that video???
Yes I’m sure I will
@@DGNDriving omg thank you
Why with some cars to change into the 6 year you have to push down on the gearstick
How do I build my confidence when driving? I don’t I know what I need to do however I feel like I doubt myself and make myself 2nd guess causing me so hesitate.
just have to practice go out for long drives in heavy traffic helped me alot
Hi I’m jemma leaving in southall my question is when the driving gonna resume and how much is your per hour
How is taz. Does she have a car. How is she doing overall ? Love your videos it’s so annoying with lockdown 😒
Do you think it would’ve made more sense to put all test back and the people who were booked for November moved to December. People who were booked for December moved to January and so on. Have wasted so much money just from things being delayed
What kind of mindset should you have on your test date i.e. how can you prepare mentally for the test, what kind of things should you focus on/think about during the test? Keep up the good work u legend
I know this is about tests so maybe it doesn’t count but I was meant to have a test on the 19th November but it was cancelled due to lockdown I’m ready for my test and don’t really need any more lessons but would I be sent to the back of the queue or moved to sometime sooner?
I have been sent to the back of the queue (24th of March) 😫😩😤
@@joannasie114 Wow that’s ridiculous, they are so damn lazy.
My first driving lessons was meant to start this week as I turn 17, do u think it’s safe for someone in my family to teach me as I haven’t actually driven a car yet and theres obviously no breaks for them ?
Girl don’t do it wait the couple of weeks, or go to a car park I thought I was ready to drive with my mum after 4 lessons and almost totalled my car
@fpsMaverick alright thanks
@@katiescott5649 omg noted 😭
Maybe in a car park
I was driving with family weeks before I got a driving instructor. Try on a car park and if you demonstrate decent control then maybe move to quiet roads. Make sure you know the theory side of driving first though.
I had my test booked for the 18th but got cancelled do we have any idea when the will rebook it for?😢
Sometime in February or March next year I would imagine
(From a new ADI) How do you teach parallel parking reference point if the reference point of 'touching the kerb' in the mirror doesn't work on your car ? I usually tell them to stop about 1meter before the kerb at a 45% degree angle (and stop them at that point to see what that looks like) and they eventually get used to it... but sometimes it takes them quite a while to get used to it? Is there an easier way that just trying to calculate what 1 meter looks like? So far it has worked well but I don't want to be missing an easier method which could save a lot of time.. let me know your thoughts please. Thanks! Love the channel BTW
I find with parallel park they either get it or they don’t. I always tell me clients it’s better off to be a bit far away than too close, if you’re too close you’re risking hitting the kerb and failing. If you’re too far away you can just steer more to the kerb in reverse and get closer.
Reference points will always differ depending on the individual and the car. Best to watch the video in which I teach my niece Taz this manoeuvre. Thanks for watching
I’m really confused. I’ve had about 20 lessons now and I feel I just need to brush up on roundabouts and hill starts and start doing the ‘easier’ things like emergency brake and show me tell me. So I asked my instructor can I book my test (bearing in mind there’s a backlog until next Feb) and he advised me not to do so. However, come feb I may be ready and find myself looking at another 3 month wait. What should I do?
Book it trust me, just get yourself a date because all this shit aint going nowhere for years
What is your best advice for practicing manoeuvres?
What’s the average waiting time for a driving test? I want to book mine but I’m not sure how long I have to wait. Thanks.
The average time the now is about 3 to 4 months unless you get a cancellation
@@jasonrobertson1708 thank you :)
Yeah I booked mine and got February
Hi it depends on each test centre. For Wolverhampton it was usually around 6-8 weeks but now it’s a lot longer everywhere because of the lockdown
Can i hold the clutch to stop on red lights??
For the people who had a test booked in November will they be given priority for December by having their test re booked for December and possibly pushing those whose tests are in December to a later date?
Nope! We have been pushed to the back of the queue. I had my test booked for the 17th November, my test has be rescheduled to 27th March! I guess its easier for them to keep everyone else as they are
My instructor had a diesel car. Does it make any difference? He claims it’s better to learn in a diesel??
It’s easier to use the clutch in a diesel. IMO that means it’s worse to learn in a diesel as a petrol will be harder be drive at first. Whereas going to a diesel from a petrol is easier
Will theory test certificates be extended?
They said no, because people need that knowledge when they pass their test. 😕
Nope
Yooooo
I started learning to drive in January, had 4 months off due to covid. Had my theory test booked for today but has moved to 28th December so I’m looking at March earliest for my practical. I have already spent hundreds of £££s on lessons. Pin what would you recommend I do? Should I continue lessons (after lockdown) until I pass my theory and am able to book my test? If it’s in march/april do I take a break for a couple of months? What do you recommend
Can you tell me one lesson fee currently.
So we can practice with parents but only essential journeys?
I had my test booked for the 18th of November and it was cancelled, and my best friend has hers booked for January 6th but she wont be test ready by then because she is missing 4 weeks of lessons. Today the DVSA emailed me with a new test in February and my friend said she would be happy to swap her test date with me as were at the same test centre. Is this possible to do?
Pin, do you feel the DVSA should be doing more to combat the backlog of tests? I mean instructors are trained to the same standard, if not higher than exaiminers.. so why not put somthing in place where intructors assist with tests etc. Gov done similar thing with A lvls and exams etc so why not somthing for this...
Can we book practical tests for after the lockdown ?
Can I please learn how to drive with you because you really know what you are doing and you are a good instructor I am a beginner and have my theory on the 14th December
My test date is on the 11th December so after lockdown has been lifted will the tests that have been cancelled be prioritised
I passed my test today!!😆still gonna watch all these vids though...😂
Some questions... #1. In the USA we have something called "right on red" as long as no sign says otherwise. Is that something that is done in the UK and is it opposite like left on red?.
#2. On average how hard do you think it is for an American to learn the way of the roads there and pass the test?
#3. Is there any license exchange with the US and the UK.
#1 No, we have no "right/left on red" or anything similar. Red light means stop.
#2 Depends how much driving experience you have honestly, you more experience you have, might actually hinder you... but it depends entirely on the person...
#3 No.
My test is in February, do you think it will get postponed in order to allow people who have had theirs cancelled to get priority ?
Hey if you get a serious fault in the first 10 minutes do they lead you straight back to the test centre ???????
yes
Yes
My test was supposed to be on 1st December and it will automatically get moved - so the people that have theirs after the lockdown surely should get moved back so they can fit everyone that had theirs booked within the lockdown first? Otherwise it’s a bit unfair for the people that had tests booked during lockdown are getting put in February or something and the people that are doing them straight after lockdown may not even be ready?
I just feel like they should not have any tests in December to let everyone have a little time to fit some lessons in and then starting from January put all the peoples in that had theirs booked during lockdown and then everyone who had theirs 5/6th December onwards :)
I totally agree with you, that would make the most sense but unfortunately that is not the case. My test was booked for 17th November 2020 and received an email yesterday telling me my new test date is 27th March. My sister had her test booked for 20th November and has been rebooked to April which is just ridiculous so looks like they are going in order and have moved us all to the back of the queue which is unfair!
I will now have to stop taking lessons until i get closer to my test date but might forget everything by then and i cant just continue to take lessons for a further 4 months until my test!
@@sukisharif3469 100% agree. You’ll just have to wait until the booking system re-opens and wait for a cancellation for an earlier test date.
@@anthonyfreeman6566 that is what i am hoping for, thank you.
Have you got any availability after lockdown? and what prices do you charge? Thanks for all the help mate!
Im learning with my dad, and have my test after lockdown. Im feeling pretty confident as I had lessons before, however I have a few questions.
At what point (excluding lane changing and moving off) do you have to check your blind spots? And will a mistake here result in a fail?
Also, when you're on a roundabout and there are 2 exit lanes, how do you handle that / know there are 2 lanes? because I sometimes find myself forcing myself into the left lane without realising there are 2 lanes
Lastly, what are the manoeuvres I need to practice? There's a lot of contradicting stuff on the internet.
Thanks a lot
If you’re coming off from right hand lane on your test I would come off in the right lane then move to the left. Driving on your own check your mirrrs and blind spot to see if anything on left and if not that’s why I exit into the left lane
Manoeuvres are pull up on the right, forward bay, revers pay or parallel park
Regarding the Show Me Tell Me questions on the driving test.
1) probably a straight forward answer, however I am not sure. I am learning automatic so do SMTM questions still apply?
2) Am I expected to be revising SMTM questions in my own time or will my driving instructor give me some kind of revision schedule / help with them?
For reference, I have done 8 hours in an automatic and haven’t had this question pop up yet, nor have I been shown anything other than the basics of the car e.g controls, rule of 5 etc.
Many thanks,
Louis
1) yes
2) your instructor should go through them but you can look at videos on TH-cam to get familiar with the questions
How to get the soonest possible test date once they re-open? (Try become an essential worker between now and then?...etc)
Download an app called Testi from the AppStore and go from there.
have you got any tips on how to change gears smoothly and keep it consistent?
when changing gears I either have a problem with lifting the clutch too quickly or apply the gas a bit late, and on some occasions I can do it fine
I used to have a lot of problems with this. It can change a lot depending on the car so I feel like you kind of get your own tecnique with your car (so it is something you will get better with over time) and then if you change to a different car that tecnique might need to change a bit too. What I do is to slowly lift the clutch almost to where the car is starting to vibrate and just a bit before that I am already starting to apply gas so the moment the clutch is like on the middle the car is getting gas to move so I can lift the rest of the clutch without worrying about the car "jumping" or stalling... I don't know if that makes any sense haha if you are doing it fine in some moments just try to remember how do you move your feets when you are doing it good and repeat that ;)
@@tursiopss I'm glad I'm not the only person struggling with this 😅 I've been struggling with this for so long, longer than one should so it really demotivates me 😔 and I only drive one car, my instructors car but thank you for your tips!! Also, how long did it take for this problem to go away for you? if you don't mind saying :)
@@SyedaTasnia honestly I don't remember how much it took me to solve this problem, maybe on my lesson number 10 or 15 I was starting to get better with this but even when I already knew the way to do it with the car of the driving school I still got the problem from time to time specially on my last classes before the exam as I was so nervious I couldn't control my feets, that made me feel really bad about going to the exam but luckily I passed and then I started to drive my dad's car and this problem was back! Haha but this time it solve faster and in two or three trips it was all fine... so don't feel bad about it, you will find your way to do it right and also don't feel bad if you have the same problem again once you start driving another car as it can be a bit different with every car :)
Hi many people struggle with this. If you can do it okay on some occasions then that’s good. Get your instructor to talk you through it every time you do it for a couple of lessons. Good luck.
Managed to get a test booked in Wolverhampton for 8th Dec as my test this month got cancelled. My local driving centre is Dudley so I have never really drove around Wolverhampton. Could you give me some ideas of what the typical driving routes are in wolves so I can have some practice with a family member? Thankyou so much!
I can't advise about those routes, but if it helps I had to do my test away from home too because there were none available on my local area. I passed, and I'm the kind of nervous twit who usually relies on memorising things 😂.
Just keep calm and try to be aware of everything around you. At the end of the day, you will have to drive on unfamiliar roads when you pass, so it will give you a real confidence boost when you pass in an unfamiliar area :)
Hi it would be difficult to explain. Best to watch the mock test videos. Those are mostly test routes. Good luck.
What advice do you have for people who need to wear glasses for driving but find that they steam up while wearing a mask?
my test was booked for the day the lockdown started! when do you think the soonest my test can be rebooked for is? will I have priority or will I be put in a queue again?