Hey Rick, I just passed my road test two days ago in Wisconsin on first attempt. Your videos are definitely a life saver. Luckily the instructor didn’t ask me to parallel park😂 but he said I need to practice reversing back and checking my blind spots.Thankyou for making me feel confident and a better driver❤️
Hi @user-zb2oe1sj1n - Thank you for your lovely comments and recognition. Well done for sticking at it and smashing the test. That is *_SUPER DUPER AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in Wisconsin?
@smartdrivetest hello Mr. Rick how are I'm a subscriber I am currently in driving school and Im on third test in Maryland but this is last and real deal test the question is how can I stay in my lane without touching the white shoulders or the double yellow solid or straight solid white line??.
Omg, I PASSED my California road test yesterday, first attempt! I watched a ton of your videos, followed your tips and practiced a lot with my mom. Rick, thank you SO much for all the resources you provide for learners on TH-cam. I started 2023 not even knowing what a parking brake is, and by God's grace ending it as a licensed driver! 😁🥳
What a tremendous comment - thank you for your kind words. CONGRATULATIONS my friend. That is awesome news. You did the work my friend and got the correct information. Thank you for being part of the smart driver community. So happy we could be part of your journey. What did you do to celebrate your success? All the very best, Cheers Rick
Hi Charitha Wijetunge - that is *_BRILLIANT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate passing on your first attempt? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
When I did my road test the only thing the instructor said to me before we started was to do lots of shoulder checking! I passed but I was docked a few points for not doing a shoulder check properly when changing lanes and for stopping when not nessesary at the intersection. Thank goodness your allowed a few mistakes!
Hi Amanda Elaine - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi I didnt pass test not on the 1st time I took it on August 8, 2022 .The reason being I didnt yield on a unprotected left turn. I was very very nervous .So I reschedule 2 weeks later .I practice more .I went back to my route were the driving test took me .I got familiar with the streets my husband guided me as if he was dmv instructor .It actually paid off .On August 22,2022 I passed my driving test .Thank you so much for your tips watching your videos help me alot .
Hi Ariana Sanchez - that is *_OUTSTANDING_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Just passed today in California thanks to your videos!!! I was freaking out the entire time beforehand, but I got into the car and my focus just centered on passing the test. I thought about everything you said and passed with about 7 errors.
Hi Thomas Jennings - that is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in California? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I’ve been driving 40+ years & I like your videos to keep my driving safe by refreshing my knowledge. Traffic where I live near Atlanta GA requires exceptional skills in my opinion. Even my brother, (who was a med-evac helicopter pilot in Vietnam & safety director for a major airline) told me after driving in my area: “If you can drive here, you can drive anywhere!” He thought it was insane here. I think too many people used video games as their driving experience.
5:56 You can use a backup camera in MI as well on the road test, but it's good to be able to reverse without it. You don't want to learn how to reverse just with your mirrors/back window when your rear camera breaks.
See this vid on backup cameras and their use for driver's tests: th-cam.com/video/BEJED-3Swzw/w-d-xo.html You are right you can use a backup camera, but you can't use it as your primary line of sight. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Audrey Christy Foko - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for the very informative videos! Just passed my road test today on the first try. Your videos have helped me so much to prepare for the exam. I’ll continue to watch them even if I have my license. Keep it up!
Hi Mark Anthony Velasco - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi Chantelle Kaiser - that is *_AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Shoulder Checks are Key i always do them When merging onto the Highway Turning off the Main Road. When doeing a Turn Left or Right Right before merging out into the Traffic.
Passed mine today. First attempt. But I made 10 mistakes. Only allowed 15 mistakes before it's considered a failure. The examiner told me I needed to steer more smoothly, brake more smoothly, and make smooth safe stops.
Hi Nothing to see here - that is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hey Rick, I just passed my road test two days ago in Wisconsin on first attempt. Your videos are definitely a life saver. Luckily the instructor didn’t ask me to parallel park😂 but he said I need to practice reversing back and checking my blind spots.Thankyou for making me feel confident and a better driver❤️
Great job! That's awesome my friend. That's the thing with driving. There's always something to work on. So glad to hear that we could help out. Drop us a note if you have questions. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Hi David S. - that is TERRIFIC news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate there in the Buckeye? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I'm 41 and had to retake road test. I drove straight truck for some time as a sub and clocked many miles and hours. Now commercial is far more stressful due to dot regulations, insurance etc. So that frame of mind became my primary driving method. Reliance on mirrors, memory and peripheral we're essential and checking blind spots especially on passenger side was at the mercy of second hand source. I took this recent test as though I was in my truck! Didn't even think twice about it until my examiner was berating me for head movement and not checking blind spots! It's been a bit since my last test and it's easy to develope bad methods or right vehicle for test wrong method and be totally oblivious. Thanks for your helpful reminders!
Hi Italian Irishman - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Stephanie Groves - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hi Rose Lee - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
Hi Maninder Rathod - that is *_OUTSTANDING_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hey.. i just came to say thank you so much for your videos. I took my test again today and i finally passed!!! I moved my head like a fan i swear… vision was on point 👌🏻🤣 The only thing this time was the parallel parking because it was between cones and i kind of bombed it.. i only practiced with cars parked behind the grocery store.. but im really happy… Washington has the hardest test and im finally a licensed driver!!!.
Hi Andreina Vel - that is *_SUPERB_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in Washington? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Good luck on your test today. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I failed 😓 she failed me for going 25 in a school zone that wasn’t in service at the moment which mean it should’ve been 30 miles an hour. Basically failed me for no reason but wish me luck next time!!
@camronarnold3255 - sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. School’s in session. How do you know the school zone wasn’t applicable? We’re confident you’ll get it on the next attempt. Cheers Rick
Great video! Watching this one again. It’s one of my biggest struggles, but recently I realized I haven’t been looking far enough ahead and that helped a little bit. I need to get better with 1. Observation forwards 2. Checking my side mirrors comfortably, when I failed I was mostly fake checking because I tend to weave or get distracted when I look in them (that wasn’t anything the examiner brought up but I was still doing that back then) Guess you just need to look long enough for your brain to take a picture 😁
Hi juicy dre - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
Congratulations my friend. That's awesome news. Thank you for dropping back and letting us know. Where did you go for your first drive? All the very best, Cheers RIck
Thank you so much dear Rick, I failed the first time unfortunately my mistake was in Observe properly. Then I found your channel and followed your videos and tips . I am very happy that I passed. I went to Ontario Oshawa drive test for the first time . Thanks again 🙏❤️
If you are turning left or right can you tell me what you are shoulder choking for? Since you are in the far left or far right when making a turn there will be no car to side you are turning.
Hi Goblinkiller - Thank you for your comment. Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, other drivers doing goofy things. You want to develop the habit so you reduce the chances of being involved in a crash by observing correctly. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed my driving test yesterday after failing the day before. Went from 32 deductions to only 2. After watching your video and getting a true understanding of what the examiner was looking for. Thank you for making this video was truly helpful.
Hi Mike Quinn - that is *_SUPER DUPER AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hi Amaya759 - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in S. CA did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
It's not the same my friend. Have a look at this vid: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
I have a quick question with some relevance.I take my drivers test in the latter of the week coming up.When parallel parking is it permissible to utilize the “right hand on the passengers side headrest “,to execute the parallel park ,even once you are stationed at your 45 degree position to start your initial back up.This maneuver is done globally ,however in all your comments I have not seen this question.What is the protocol?
Apologies for the late response. Have you done you test yet? Yes, you can put your hand on the back of the passenger's seat when reversing. See this vid for more info: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if we can help further, Cheers Rick
Hi HongCeeQuan - that is *_AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hi Ali8100 - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this vid: th-cam.com/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/w-d-xo.html PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Hi manpinder28 - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much Rick, i passed my road test last week, on my first attempt! Your videos helped me become a confident and safe driver! Thanks again, from Toronto! :)
Hi Jazz Brown - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi Negan Cat - you are correct my friend. And often, if students are turning the wheel when they're shoulder checking, it's often a result of shoulder checking and moving their head too slow. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for your videos it helps me a lot . I didn’t pass twice but after I watched your videos my third time is my charm 🥰🙏 thank you sir Godbless you!
Hi Jona Nievera - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
My mom used to get mad at me if I turned my head to look at a wing mirror and always said it should just be a quick glance. Thank you for telling me otherwise, it always felt really weird to me.
thank you so much your videos and tips are very helpful today I passed my road test the instructor said my road observation was one of the best he ever had , thank you so much im so happy this channel deserves more Godbless and Goodluck to all of us
Hi Madara TV - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.htmlS
Hi Bold & Beautiful 😍 - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi FaithWisdom - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This video and this channel really helped me and i just passed on my first try today. Thank you for taking time to drop great videos to help people around the world!!
Hi CornellsGrandfather - that is *_EXCEPTIONAL_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video sir, I have to do my road test but I'm afraid, but everyday I watched your videos it's give me confidence and I'm not afraid anymore, I will do my test this summer or before, thank you again
Hi Mtm Désigner - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I would also counsel you to take a practice driving test with a local driving instructor. This will give you experience on the test route and you'll know which skills you need to strengthen to pass your road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much Rick, yes I take a driving cours with a instructor every 2 weeks, I just afraid of parallel parking, the rest I'm OK with that, but every time I watched your videos it's give me hope
Hi Mtm Désigner - Thank you for your reply. You're working with an instructor - that's awesome. Try some of the exercises in this video to improve you parallel parking skills: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed because I didn't use a complete shoulder check plus mirrors fur every turn and back up. It was always a shoulder check not just a shoulder check plus merging. It was hard.
Hi Isabel Primmer - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. This video will help too: th-cam.com/video/uJ4w63wZyFQ/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
You do a great job, Rick. Unfortunately, my driving examiner did not like that I was shoulder checking twice before every lateral movement. He thinks the mirrors are enough. Driving examinations can be quite subjective.
@@smartdrivetest Thanks for taking the time to reply - didnt think you would. No, I failed, Rick - three times now and I put it down to inadequate number of hours behind the wheel. I tested in Connecticut, USA. So, I am trying to get more hours, see more videos, and to continue to test until I pass. 😊
Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempts my friend. That’s a good insight that you need more practice. Have you taken driving lessons with an instructor there in CT? Cheers Rick
Work on the skills the examiner gave you to work on. Practice a bit more and we're confident that you're going to pass your test. All the best, Cheers RIck
Hi Danyal Riaz - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Only disagreement is the center mirror lol. If you're a freakishly tall individual like myself you can absolutely see the center mirror by moving just your eyes
Hi cyaan - Thank you for your comment and incredible endorsement my friend. You're awesome! We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Christopher Bontrager - Thank you for your query. As you're approaching the intersection, scan left, centre, right, and then just before entering the intersection scan left again. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thank you very much for your information that I asked you about, greatly appreciate all your great videos on smart drive, you also taught me to do a quick shoulder check witch been trying to do as a habit I'm trying to train to be a couch driver. I have a learner's permit.
Hi Bilal Suman - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi The man Upstairs - pretend it's not there my friend. In other words, just go through the motions. See this vid: th-cam.com/video/DhSmXu88JRc/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’m in Pennsylvania and this state require no More then 3 tries for a road test. This will be my 3rd road test next Thursday and my examiner is very confident that I will pass but don’t go to your town’s dmv but told me to just come to this dmv and ask for him by name (he suggested not to even schedule this road test online). I thought it’s required to schedule a road test? What gives?
I took my L but started actually decided to drive before my one year mark. My road test is in November but I’m not sure if it’s enough time to practice for just two months idk
Thanks for the video. I’m taking my drive lessons and I started reversing. But I’m still having trouble reversing straight. How can I do better?? Thank you
Hi Masika Jenniffer - Thank you for your comment and query. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. Have a look at these videos on reversing my friend: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html And these parking lot exercises will help too: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi lovelylady - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Thanks so much, this was a great video lesson. at around 4:22 you say down the road, shoulders, are we doing a shoulder check or looking at the shoulder of the road? What are we looking for if shoulder of the road? Thanks for your help.
Hi. I always get dinged for shoulder checks no matter how hard I tried doing it when changing lanes and making turns. they said I was doing unnecessary headchecks like come on I failed the first time not doing it now they tell me I was doing unnecessarly. I failed 4 times now and I am losing hope. the 4th one I was doing well until they changed the route of what I practiced and move to a intersection I wasn't familiar with. Hawaii's dmv instructors are a pain to pass :( and I am losing hope
Hey rick so i really would like a video to teach how to drive an SUV because i feel a bit intimidated and paranoid i will sideswipe cars and wouldnt know how to maneuver appropriately.
Guys, please please please REMEMBER to check all your lights and main functions work! I went to the Willimantic DMV today, everything was good until the inspector went to the back and came back to my window telling me that my top brake light doesn't work. She gave me the opportunity to fix it in that moment, but I wasn't able to find the necessary tools to do it. I'm going to reschedule for tomorrow though. These are some of the actions she wanted me to perform: - Blinkers (right,left) - High lights (front) - Tap on the brakes (back)
Hi Javier Palomino - Thank you for your comment and imperative information. Sorry to hear about your road test experience, but you'll be prepared next time my friend. Here is the video you seek: th-cam.com/video/MgLSlH9JJlk/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I passed today at the Willimantic DMV!!! Thank you so much for creating this channel and thank you for helping me start my career driving.
Hi Javier Palomino - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - are you planning any road trips there in New England to celebrate?
@@smartdrivetest Hey Rick, could you please upload some videos to your channel with differents techniques on "how to back up into a parking space". I got some points taken off on that part of the test because my tail entered the space to my left. My instructor was nice and made me repeat the manouver again, but I feel this is something everybody struggles with. And could you explain what is "possible" to do if you feel like you need to correct yourself during the manouver? Thanks again for taking your time to read our comments and suggestions. And no, I don't think I'm going to take any road trips since work and school have my agenda full haha.
Hi Hùng Kiệt - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Neiltus Joseph - that is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hi Matthew Welles - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I have my road test in 2 weeks. Only thing I’m struggling to learn how to do is break smoothly at faster speeds. I break smoothly at speeds of 25 mph or lower but once I drive over 30 mph I struggle to break smoothly honestly I feel bad for my mom cuz she always jerks forwards 😒
Hi Delia Poser - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi Alexis Pike - Thank you for your question. Look at the tips and techniques in this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
My first attempt on getting g2(Ontario) wasn’t successful due to one reason. I was told by the instructor to pull over the parking lot because we were done evaluating, but then there was a car in front of me which is also a driver doing park testing and somewhat he hit the pole to the car I was driving. I was just about to release the brakes and pull up the handbrakes but next thing I hear was a small bump. Was it really on my account?
Hi Adrian Nalundasan - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. It's difficult for me to comment on the situation because I wasn't there; however, if a fixed object or other road user is struck, then unfortunately--in most cases--the exam is over and the student is unsuccessful. It's also the case if the examiner or your driving instructor intervenes in a test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick you give a lot of good information but sometimes it's to fast could you try to explain a little slower but still like you're videos please I have my test in San Diego on the 23
Hi Carla - couple of things you can do. 1) On the YT settings you can slow down the video; 2) Turn on the closed captions. Also, most of these vids can be found over on the Smart Drive Test website where you may find the test easier: www.smartdrivetest.com/road-test/how-to-observe-to-pass-your-road-test-first-time Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi xeebsoor farah - Thank you for your kind words my friend. We're so happy that you're part of the smart driver community. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi abdikadir sodal - Thank you for your comment. That is why it's important for you to scan properly my friend. That way you can spot those drivers and road users and manage space accordingly. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’ll be driving with my instructor next week, but I’m really nervous since I struggle with timing and hesitate a lot and I’ve only been on the road for a week. Quick question: how long does it usually take to get used to driving?
Hi Dane - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
I failed the NY road test on my first two attempts, partially because I didn’t move my head. What’s frustrating is that if take my attention off of what’s in front of me then I can lose focus. It’s a very stupid rule. Nevertheless, rules are rules. I’ll follow the advice of this video.
U know what to be honest i was looking so much like over exaggerating every 3 seconds at my mirrors all around the car lol and especially when i mirror signal shoulder checked
Hi Iceberg Slim - Thank you for your comment. And yes, it's important to be sure that you move your head and observe lots and lots on your road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Can you give your comments on the proper hand position for reversing? Some say both hands have to be on the steering wheel while others say one hand on the wheel and the other on the back of the passenger head rest is fine. Please what's the right way to pass the road test.
Hi Olugbenga Ojuroye - Thank you for your comment and query. This video will give you the proper procedure my friend: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html You can't physically observe correctly if you have both hands on the steering wheel my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi, firstly, want to say thank you a lot for the helpful videos. I’m staying in Netherlands and I have already 62 hours of driving lessons. Never drive car before back in Vietnam. So I’m struggling with my vision. My instructor said I don’t look far enough, still focus on my front buble which prevents me from analyzing and predicting the traffic. In Netherlands, we are not allowed to practice driving without the instructors from driving schools and the fee is quite high. So I try to watch TH-cam videos to help myself after my driving lessons. Could you please share some tips for my problem? Thank you.
Hi Như Hồ Phước Minh - Thank you for your comment and query. Here is the video that will help you out my friend: th-cam.com/video/pwkYPKzXnRs/w-d-xo.html If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Donna G - I would love to be your instructor...alas there are other duties in life that call my friend. But, here we'll help you any way we can. Where are you in the great country of Scotland? All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Donna G - Thank you for your comment. And welcome to the smart driver community my friend. Iooooovvveeee Scotland. I did a bicycle tour there some years ago. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Mavel Mejia-Escobar - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are still having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hey Rick, I just passed my road test two days ago in Wisconsin on first attempt. Your videos are definitely a life saver. Luckily the instructor didn’t ask me to parallel park😂 but he said I need to practice reversing back and checking my blind spots.Thankyou for making me feel confident and a better driver❤️
Hi @user-zb2oe1sj1n - Thank you for your lovely comments and recognition. Well done for sticking at it and smashing the test. That is *_SUPER DUPER AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in Wisconsin?
@smartdrivetest hello Mr. Rick how are I'm a subscriber I am currently in driving school and Im on third test in Maryland but this is last and real deal test the question is how can I stay in my lane without touching the white shoulders or the double yellow solid or straight solid white line??.
Omg, I PASSED my California road test yesterday, first attempt!
I watched a ton of your videos, followed your tips and practiced a lot with my mom. Rick, thank you SO much for all the resources you provide for learners on TH-cam. I started 2023 not even knowing what a parking brake is, and by God's grace ending it as a licensed driver! 😁🥳
What a tremendous comment - thank you for your kind words. CONGRATULATIONS my friend. That is awesome news. You did the work my friend and got the correct information. Thank you for being part of the smart driver community. So happy we could be part of your journey. What did you do to celebrate your success? All the very best, Cheers Rick
Passed today....first attempt...had few minor mistakes....thanks a lot for your vedios and advices...it means a lot...
Hi Charitha Wijetunge - that is *_BRILLIANT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate passing on your first attempt?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
When I did my road test the only thing the instructor said to me before we started was to do lots of shoulder checking! I passed but I was docked a few points for not doing a shoulder check properly when changing lanes and for stopping when not nessesary at the intersection. Thank goodness your allowed a few mistakes!
Hi Amanda Elaine - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi I didnt pass test not on the 1st time I took it on August 8, 2022 .The reason being I didnt yield on a unprotected left turn. I was very very nervous .So I reschedule 2 weeks later .I practice more .I went back to my route were the driving test took me .I got familiar with the streets my husband guided me as if he was dmv instructor .It actually paid off .On August 22,2022 I passed my driving test .Thank you so much for your tips watching your videos help me alot .
Hi Ariana Sanchez - that is *_OUTSTANDING_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Just passed today in California thanks to your videos!!! I was freaking out the entire time beforehand, but I got into the car and my focus just centered on passing the test. I thought about everything you said and passed with about 7 errors.
Hi Thomas Jennings - that is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in California?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I’ve been driving 40+ years & I like your videos to keep my driving safe by refreshing my knowledge. Traffic where I live near Atlanta GA requires exceptional skills in my opinion. Even my brother, (who was a med-evac helicopter pilot in Vietnam & safety director for a major airline) told me after driving in my area: “If you can drive here, you can drive anywhere!” He thought it was insane here. I think too many people used video games as their driving experience.
5:56 You can use a backup camera in MI as well on the road test, but it's good to be able to reverse without it. You don't want to learn how to reverse just with your mirrors/back window when your rear camera breaks.
See this vid on backup cameras and their use for driver's tests: th-cam.com/video/BEJED-3Swzw/w-d-xo.html You are right you can use a backup camera, but you can't use it as your primary line of sight. All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed my test because of that.i have schedule one again.i have to work that.before going.thanks
Hi Audrey Christy Foko - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I still watch your videos even after passing the test months ago. I still learn something new. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the very informative videos! Just passed my road test today on the first try. Your videos have helped me so much to prepare for the exam. I’ll continue to watch them even if I have my license. Keep it up!
Hi Mark Anthony Velasco - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
I took my drivers test today and passed first try! I absolutely love your channel, explained throughly and leaves you feeling confident.
Hi Chantelle Kaiser - that is *_AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Shoulder Checks are Key i always do them
When merging onto the Highway
Turning off the Main Road.
When doeing a Turn Left or Right
Right before merging out into the Traffic.
Passed mine today. First attempt. But I made 10 mistakes. Only allowed 15 mistakes before it's considered a failure. The examiner told me I needed to steer more smoothly, brake more smoothly, and make smooth safe stops.
Hi Nothing to see here - that is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hey Rick, I just passed my road test two days ago in Wisconsin on first attempt. Your videos are definitely a life saver. Luckily the instructor didn’t ask me to parallel park😂 but he said I need to practice reversing back and checking my blind spots.Thankyou for making me feel confident and a better driver❤️
Great job! That's awesome my friend. That's the thing with driving. There's always something to work on. So glad to hear that we could help out. Drop us a note if you have questions. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much ...i followed these steps and I’m glad to inform you that I passed my road test today ...thank you man
Hi David S. - that is TERRIFIC news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate there in the Buckeye?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I'm 41 and had to retake road test. I drove straight truck for some time as a sub and clocked many miles and hours. Now commercial is far more stressful due to dot regulations, insurance etc. So that frame of mind became my primary driving method. Reliance on mirrors, memory and peripheral we're essential and checking blind spots especially on passenger side was at the mercy of second hand source. I took this recent test as though I was in my truck! Didn't even think twice about it until my examiner was berating me for head movement and not checking blind spots! It's been a bit since my last test and it's easy to develope bad methods or right vehicle for test wrong method and be totally oblivious. Thanks for your helpful reminders!
Hi Italian Irishman - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed mines couple days ago. Your videos really help
Thank you Sir🙏🏾 God bless you
Hi Stephanie Groves - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Yoo I'm testing tomorrow ant advice 😭I'm paniking
@@nomusamkhonza7648 be confident and try your very best, and just pay close attention to your driving instructor. Youll be fine🙏🏾😉
I totally agree about moving your head. You will certainly miss things if you don't.
Thank you my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Plz bless me friends today my road test 3:30 pm
Hi Rose Lee - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
I passed my road test today, your videos, gives me lot of information regarding driving and how to improve driving skills. Thanks for your videos.
Hi Maninder Rathod - that is *_OUTSTANDING_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Hey.. i just came to say thank you so much for your videos. I took my test again today and i finally passed!!! I moved my head like a fan i swear… vision was on point 👌🏻🤣 The only thing this time was the parallel parking because it was between cones and i kind of bombed it.. i only practiced with cars parked behind the grocery store.. but im really happy… Washington has the hardest test and im finally a licensed driver!!!.
Hi Andreina Vel - that is *_SUPERB_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in Washington?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Congrats🎉🎉🎉🎉
Take it in 30 min, been watching for about 2 hours practically very nervous wish me luck!!! 🍀
Good luck on your test today. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I failed 😓 she failed me for going 25 in a school zone that wasn’t in service at the moment which mean it should’ve been 30 miles an hour. Basically failed me for no reason but wish me luck next time!!
@camronarnold3255 - sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. School’s in session. How do you know the school zone wasn’t applicable? We’re confident you’ll get it on the next attempt. Cheers Rick
Thanks for your tip on moving the head during the left turn.
Hi Vaibhav Jain - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video! Watching this one again. It’s one of my biggest struggles, but recently I realized I haven’t been looking far enough ahead and that helped a little bit. I need to get better with 1. Observation forwards 2. Checking my side mirrors comfortably, when I failed I was mostly fake checking because I tend to weave or get distracted when I look in them (that wasn’t anything the examiner brought up but I was still doing that back then)
Guess you just need to look long enough for your brain to take a picture 😁
Doing my test today hope I make it first try thanks alot you've helped me improve
Hi juicy dre - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
What is half a block distance in meters?
I passed my road test today in Oshawa drive test
Thanks a lot for your videos 🙏❤
Congratulations my friend. That's awesome news. Thank you for dropping back and letting us know. Where did you go for your first drive? All the very best, Cheers RIck
Thank you so much dear Rick,
I failed the first time unfortunately my mistake was in Observe properly. Then I found your channel and followed your videos and tips . I am very happy that I passed. I went to Ontario Oshawa drive test for the first time . Thanks again 🙏❤️
That's awesome my friend. How's the driving going? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest excellent 🥰❤️ Thanks for asking 😊
If you are turning left or right can you tell me what you are shoulder choking for? Since you are in the far left or far right when making a turn there will be no car to side you are turning.
Hi Goblinkiller - Thank you for your comment. Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, other drivers doing goofy things. You want to develop the habit so you reduce the chances of being involved in a crash by observing correctly. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed my driving test yesterday after failing the day before. Went from 32 deductions to only 2. After watching your video and getting a true understanding of what the examiner was looking for. Thank you for making this video was truly helpful.
Hi Mike Quinn - that is *_SUPER DUPER AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I passed my driving test today in Southern California, Thank you for making these videos it really did helped me and I do very much appreciate it. 👍
Hi Amaya759 - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in S. CA did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Do you have to look back when reversing? Isn’t it the same as looking in the rearview mirror?
It's not the same my friend. Have a look at this vid: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
I have a quick question with some relevance.I take my drivers test in the latter of the week coming up.When parallel parking is it permissible to utilize the “right hand on the passengers side headrest “,to execute the parallel park ,even once you are stationed at your 45 degree position to start your initial back up.This maneuver is done globally ,however in all your comments I have not seen this question.What is the protocol?
Apologies for the late response. Have you done you test yet? Yes, you can put your hand on the back of the passenger's seat when reversing. See this vid for more info: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if we can help further, Cheers Rick
I failed the first time but i watched your video and passed the second time if your about to take your road test use your head and you will pass.
Hi HongCeeQuan - that is *_AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
I failed because of not scanning and observing but after watching this video I feel alot more confident thanks man!
Hi Ali8100 - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this vid: th-cam.com/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/w-d-xo.html
PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Thank you Mr. Rick for making video on this. Keep up the great work. Peace! ✌🏼
Hi manpinder28 - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much Rick, i passed my road test last week, on my first attempt! Your videos helped me become a confident and safe driver! Thanks again, from Toronto! :)
Hi Jazz Brown - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Move your head not the wheel keep a firm grip on the direction when your shoulder checking
Hi Negan Cat - you are correct my friend. And often, if students are turning the wheel when they're shoulder checking, it's often a result of shoulder checking and moving their head too slow. All the best, Cheers Rick
Almost revisiting these videos, you are the best in the biz Rick!
Wow, thanks! Your terrific comment fills my bucket. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I love the first generation CRV. Personally, I drive a 99 CRV that is approaching 170,000 miles.
Thank you for your videos it helps me a lot . I didn’t pass twice but after I watched your videos my third time is my charm 🥰🙏 thank you sir Godbless you!
Hi Jona Nievera - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again upload informative videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My mom used to get mad at me if I turned my head to look at a wing mirror and always said it should just be a quick glance. Thank you for telling me otherwise, it always felt really weird to me.
thank you so much your videos and tips are very helpful today I passed my road test the instructor said my road observation was one of the best he ever had , thank you so much im so happy this channel deserves more Godbless and Goodluck to all of us
Hi Madara TV - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.htmlS
Thanks for the information,you are the best!
Hi Bold & Beautiful 😍 - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
You can use your back up camera but you also have to look back. It says this on the ICBC website.
treat your backup camera as an electronic mirror for the purpose of the RT
Have my test on Thursday! You’re such a blessing thank you!
I got my test this Thursday how did you go ☺️
Thanks again. I get nervous moving my head in the highways. Now I am getting used to it because of YOU.👍👍❤️🙏
Hi Amina Diallo, Mbacke - you are most welcome my friend. If we can help further, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you! 🙂
Hi FaithWisdom - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This video and this channel really helped me and i just passed on my first try today. Thank you for taking time to drop great videos to help people around the world!!
Hi CornellsGrandfather - that is *_EXCEPTIONAL_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video sir, I have to do my road test but I'm afraid, but everyday I watched your videos it's give me confidence and I'm not afraid anymore, I will do my test this summer or before, thank you again
Hi Mtm Désigner - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I would also counsel you to take a practice driving test with a local driving instructor. This will give you experience on the test route and you'll know which skills you need to strengthen to pass your road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much Rick, yes I take a driving cours with a instructor every 2 weeks, I just afraid of parallel parking, the rest I'm OK with that, but every time I watched your videos it's give me hope
Hi Mtm Désigner - Thank you for your reply. You're working with an instructor - that's awesome. Try some of the exercises in this video to improve you parallel parking skills: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much, will watch it
Hi Mtm Désigner - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed because I didn't use a complete shoulder check plus mirrors fur every turn and back up. It was always a shoulder check not just a shoulder check plus merging. It was hard.
Hi Isabel Primmer - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. This video will help too: th-cam.com/video/uJ4w63wZyFQ/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
What is the best way to practice scanning and observation, when we are doing social distancing?
Apologies for the late response. How is the driving going? Have you taken your test? Cheers Rick
Am I allowed to release one of my hands when doing a back check?
When reversing? See this video: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have questions. Cheers Rick
You do a great job, Rick. Unfortunately, my driving examiner did not like that I was shoulder checking twice before every lateral movement. He thinks the mirrors are enough. Driving examinations can be quite subjective.
Hi Abiodun Aderibigbe - did you pass your test my friend? And where did you take your test? All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Thanks for taking the time to reply - didnt think you would. No, I failed, Rick - three times now and I put it down to inadequate number of hours behind the wheel. I tested in Connecticut, USA. So, I am trying to get more hours, see more videos, and to continue to test until I pass. 😊
Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempts my friend. That’s a good insight that you need more practice. Have you taken driving lessons with an instructor there in CT? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I have had about 12 hours driving lessons and about half that time driving a friend's car. So about 18 in total.
Work on the skills the examiner gave you to work on. Practice a bit more and we're confident that you're going to pass your test. All the best, Cheers RIck
VIDEO VERY INFORMATIVE LOVE FROM UK
Hi Danyal Riaz - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Only disagreement is the center mirror lol. If you're a freakishly tall individual like myself you can absolutely see the center mirror by moving just your eyes
Its Joy everytime to visit here.
Hi cyaan - Thank you for your comment and incredible endorsement my friend. You're awesome! We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks dad ✌️
Hi Lonely Fish 🐟 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
At a intersection how do you observe the intersection quickly so if a driver is not paying attention or runs a light or stop sign.
Hi Christopher Bontrager - Thank you for your query. As you're approaching the intersection, scan left, centre, right, and then just before entering the intersection scan left again. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thank you very much for your information that I asked you about, greatly appreciate all your great videos on smart drive, you also taught me to do a quick shoulder check witch been trying to do as a habit I'm trying to train to be a couch driver. I have a learner's permit.
Hi Christopher Bontrager - you are most welcome my friend. You are going to make it as a coach driver. All the best, Cheers Rick
I have my road test on Monday.hope it will work for me.
Hi Bilal Suman - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
What if you have a canopy that you cannot see out of from the back, do you have to just use the mirrors or can you not take the test
Hi The man Upstairs - pretend it's not there my friend. In other words, just go through the motions. See this vid: th-cam.com/video/DhSmXu88JRc/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’m in Pennsylvania and this state require no
More then 3 tries for a road test. This will be my 3rd road test next Thursday and my examiner is very confident that I will pass but don’t go to your town’s dmv but told me to just come to this dmv and ask for him
by name (he suggested not to even schedule this road test online). I thought it’s required to schedule a road test? What gives?
I took my L but started actually decided to drive before my one year mark. My road test is in November but I’m not sure if it’s enough time to practice for just two months idk
If you practice every day, 2 months should be enough my friend. Where are you taking your test? All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the video. I’m taking my drive lessons and I started reversing. But I’m still having trouble reversing straight. How can I do better?? Thank you
Hi Masika Jenniffer - Thank you for your comment and query. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. Have a look at these videos on reversing my friend: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html And these parking lot exercises will help too: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks
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i just passed my test today first try!! thank you so much ❤️
Hi lovelylady - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
i passed in Pennsylvania!
Thanks so much, this was a great video lesson. at around 4:22 you say down the road, shoulders, are we doing a shoulder check or looking at the shoulder of the road? What are we looking for if shoulder of the road? Thanks for your help.
Thank u
Hi Mostafa Hilmi - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi. I always get dinged for shoulder checks no matter how hard I tried doing it when changing lanes and making turns. they said I was doing unnecessary headchecks like come on I failed the first time not doing it now they tell me I was doing unnecessarly. I failed 4 times now and I am losing hope. the 4th one I was doing well until they changed the route of what I practiced and move to a intersection I wasn't familiar with. Hawaii's dmv instructors are a pain to pass :( and I am losing hope
My examiner gave me points for being at an intersection too long because I was doing a check before I went, any tips?
Love the channel
Hi Octavio Moreno - Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey rick so i really would like a video to teach how to drive an SUV because i feel a bit intimidated and paranoid i will sideswipe cars and wouldnt know how to maneuver appropriately.
Hi Iceberg Slim - Thank you for your comment, and reminder.. I'm on it my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Guys, please please please REMEMBER to check all your lights and main functions work!
I went to the Willimantic DMV today, everything was good until the inspector went to the back and came back to my window telling me that my top brake light doesn't work.
She gave me the opportunity to fix it in that moment, but I wasn't able to find the necessary tools to do it.
I'm going to reschedule for tomorrow though.
These are some of the actions she wanted me to perform:
- Blinkers (right,left)
- High lights (front)
- Tap on the brakes (back)
Hi Javier Palomino - Thank you for your comment and imperative information. Sorry to hear about your road test experience, but you'll be prepared next time my friend. Here is the video you seek: th-cam.com/video/MgLSlH9JJlk/w-d-xo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I passed today at the Willimantic DMV!!! Thank you so much for creating this channel and thank you for helping me start my career driving.
Hi Javier Palomino - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - are you planning any road trips there in New England to celebrate?
@@smartdrivetest Hey Rick, could you please upload some videos to your channel with differents techniques on "how to back up into a parking space". I got some points taken off on that part of the test because my tail entered the space to my left. My instructor was nice and made me repeat the manouver again, but I feel this is something everybody struggles with. And could you explain what is "possible" to do if you feel like you need to correct yourself during the manouver?
Thanks again for taking your time to read our comments and suggestions.
And no, I don't think I'm going to take any road trips since work and school have my agenda full haha.
Great tutorial,I need to master this skill.
Hi Hùng Kiệt - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you very much
You are welcome my friend, If you need anything just drop us note. All the best, Cheers!
I passed my exam today just by watching this video
Hi Neiltus Joseph - that is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Your videos have helped me I have driving anxiety your videos have helped me a lot
Hi Matthew Welles - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I have my road test in 2 weeks. Only thing I’m struggling to learn how to do is break smoothly at faster speeds. I break smoothly at speeds of 25 mph or lower but once I drive over 30 mph I struggle to break smoothly honestly I feel bad for my mom cuz she always jerks forwards 😒
Thank u so much for your video such a big help..I passed my driving test for the third time 🤣🤣☺☺God blessed you Sir Rick 😇
Hi Delia Poser - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hello, my road test is in January how can you overcome by being so anxious. Like how to stay relaxed on the test?
Hi Alexis Pike - Thank you for your question. Look at the tips and techniques in this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I wish you were my instructor!
I am your instructor my friend. I can help you out here online. All the best, Cheers Rick
My first attempt on getting g2(Ontario) wasn’t successful due to one reason. I was told by the instructor to pull over the parking lot because we were done evaluating, but then there was a car in front of me which is also a driver doing park testing and somewhat he hit the pole to the car I was driving. I was just about to release the brakes and pull up the handbrakes but next thing I hear was a small bump. Was it really on my account?
Hi Adrian Nalundasan - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. It's difficult for me to comment on the situation because I wasn't there; however, if a fixed object or other road user is struck, then unfortunately--in most cases--the exam is over and the student is unsuccessful. It's also the case if the examiner or your driving instructor intervenes in a test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick you give a lot of good information but sometimes it's to fast could you try to explain a little slower but still like you're videos please I have my test in San Diego on the 23
Hi Carla - couple of things you can do. 1) On the YT settings you can slow down the video; 2) Turn on the closed captions. Also, most of these vids can be found over on the Smart Drive Test website where you may find the test easier: www.smartdrivetest.com/road-test/how-to-observe-to-pass-your-road-test-first-time Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank u for your help us
Hi xeebsoor farah - Thank you for your kind words my friend. We're so happy that you're part of the smart driver community. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’m taking my road test Oct.7, 2024 I pray pass.
@Smart Drive Test
Does the scanning pattern have to be in one sequence?
Yes it's correct but most people they don't observe appropriate head movements
Hi abdikadir sodal - Thank you for your comment. That is why it's important for you to scan properly my friend. That way you can spot those drivers and road users and manage space accordingly. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’ll be driving with my instructor next week, but I’m really nervous since I struggle with timing and hesitate a lot and I’ve only been on the road for a week. Quick question: how long does it usually take to get used to driving?
I take mine tmrw, wish me luck :)
Hi Dane - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
I failed the NY road test on my first two attempts, partially because I didn’t move my head. What’s frustrating is that if take my attention off of what’s in front of me then I can lose focus. It’s a very stupid rule. Nevertheless, rules are rules. I’ll follow the advice of this video.
U know what to be honest i was looking so much like over exaggerating every 3 seconds at my mirrors all around the car lol and especially when i mirror signal shoulder checked
Hi Iceberg Slim - Thank you for your comment. And yes, it's important to be sure that you move your head and observe lots and lots on your road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
4:30 crucial !!
Can you give your comments on the proper hand position for reversing? Some say both hands have to be on the steering wheel while others say one hand on the wheel and the other on the back of the passenger head rest is fine. Please what's the right way to pass the road test.
Hi Olugbenga Ojuroye - Thank you for your comment and query. This video will give you the proper procedure my friend: th-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/w-d-xo.html You can't physically observe correctly if you have both hands on the steering wheel my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi, firstly, want to say thank you a lot for the helpful videos. I’m staying in Netherlands and I have already 62 hours of driving lessons. Never drive car before back in Vietnam. So I’m struggling with my vision. My instructor said I don’t look far enough, still focus on my front buble which prevents me from analyzing and predicting the traffic. In Netherlands, we are not allowed to practice driving without the instructors from driving schools and the fee is quite high. So I try to watch TH-cam videos to help myself after my driving lessons. Could you please share some tips for my problem? Thank you.
Hi Như Hồ Phước Minh - Thank you for your comment and query. Here is the video that will help you out my friend: th-cam.com/video/pwkYPKzXnRs/w-d-xo.html If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Would you like to be my instructor, am only in Scotland.
Hi Donna G - I would love to be your instructor...alas there are other duties in life that call my friend. But, here we'll help you any way we can. Where are you in the great country of Scotland? All the best, Cheers Rick
I am in Fife, a place called glenrothes.thanks for your reply.
New to your channel,been binge watching your uploads,just starting out, all the way from scotland.😁
Hi Donna G - Thank you for your comment. And welcome to the smart driver community my friend. Iooooovvveeee Scotland. I did a bicycle tour there some years ago. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
You look kinda like Red Forman from That 70’s Show…lol
Hi Flying Eagle TV - I think he had more hair than me my friend. "I'll put a foot in your ass!"All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for your videos I passed my driving test 2 days ago on my first attempt, thanks 🙏
Hi Mavel Mejia-Escobar - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are still having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
I honestly failed the road test because I didn’t do proper shoulder check and 360 check as i was just observing with my eyes.