Jimbo!!!!!!!! I`m so so happy. Even driving for 7 years back in Brazil, I`ve just passed first go at Brookvale! I was so nervous because never did any NSW laws classes. You saved my life, absolute legend!
Hey Jimbo, I took my driving test in Castle Hill today and passed it on my first attempt! Was thinking of getting a driving lesson before but was not able to at the last minute so I am glad that found your channel. Thanks for your help. All the best!
Hey Jimbo, I was watching your videos 2 weeks before my driving exam. I am really grateful for your lessons and tips. It really help me out. God bless you.
Hey Jimbo, I finally passed at Gregory Hills third time, I failed twice at the exit - t intersection and the inside parking lot. on all times I got 100% thanks to your videos, but I encourage other people to be careful in the parking lot as I feel it goes unnoticed, and try to relieve nerves as the first one was a very silly fail and only based on nerves. Im glad I found you at less than 100 subs and have been an early pioneer, and I will not unsubscribe, but still share your videos around to help you out, as you helped me. Thank you
Hi Tech glad to here you have passed !!!! Yes that car park is a test in itself. There is one kerb that always get hit when turning left. At the exit there is often a truck that blocks vision. Yes you were a pioneer and thank you for supporting me. Currently doing the latest vid on T intersections and it's taking me way longer than I thought. Anyway stay safe and thanks for watching :)
The Driving Test Guy NSW the main issue is had, was I tried to creep forward to see past the trucks, and the examiner thought I was going to go and “feared for his life”, and pulled the hand break, so I learned to always vocalise what you’re doing, that would be a good tip to mention
@@techunboxings4485 Yes I do mention that, when on test and very bad vision to tell the examiner that you can't see and that you are just edging in to see better and do it very slowly otherwise exactly what happened to you will happen. Some examiners are more trigger happy that others. Anyway it's all done now you can drive :)
hey jimbo literally watched your mock p1 test and didnt realise it was the same rta as the one i went to smashed it first go scored 105 i appreciate you and this channel!
Hi Jimbò, I watched your videos and it was great..very helpful. To be honest I drive since 1998 but your videos helps for the conversion of my overseas licence into an Australian licence. First go at Macquarie Field..pass. I owe you a cup of coffee. Thank you bro..great job! GOD BLESS YOU!
Success Story Here: Hey Jimbo, Santosh Here (the driving test giver guy NSW). Thank you very much for your effort, i`ve watched most of your videos multiple times and passed my driving test on 24th first go. You`re the best. Thanks a lot.
Hi Jimbo, just wanna say BigBig Thank You mate! Saw your videos night before my driving test. And of course humbly passed at 95 marks! This particular manoeuvre on the steering wheel was my room for improvement but all your videos are amazingly informative. Much love to your work brother. Please make a Patreon account. Your community is growing. Cheers
Hi Jimbo.. I happened to click on one of your videos by chance and since then watched all your videos since the past month and half. Really helpful and insightful. Thank you for the valuable tips, I managed to pass my NSW Licence Test in first go from Chatswood RMS. Really appreciate you taking out time and teaching us rookies all these great insights.
Just passed my driving test today first go at Rockdale. Jimbo you are an absolute legend! I m glad I found your channel. Your videos helped me a lot. Cheers mate
Hey Jimbo! Passed my test first go at Warrawong today. I've been watching your videos every day for the last month. Thankyou so so much for guiding me on this journey!
Hey just passed on my second go at Miranda today! Your videos were super helpful for revision and calming my nerves - I would have definitely missed a bunch of head checks again if I didn't stumble across your channel.
Hey Jimbo I re watched all your videos this morning before my test at Gregory hills & passed first go with a score of 100% thank you so much for your videos your the best
Hi jimbo, Today i successfully pass my driving test at penrith. Last few days i watched all of video. It was really helpful. I learned so many things from your video.
Jimbo you are a true God send and I’m thankful you’ve decided to start this TH-cam channel. Thanks to you, Today I passed my test at Gregory hills first go! Keep up the great work much love ❤️ ‼️
Hi Jimbo, I have passed on my test, in a first go. My score was 103, your videos helped me a lot to realize the test. Thanks for your nice informative videos.
After passing my boat licence and my plane licence, I just passed my Australia Driving Licence in Ballina, Had been driving with an Indonesian Licence for 11 years haha. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on TH-cam Jimbo ! 104 :-)
Oh gosh! Just on time. I have a driving test soon at Corrimal test center and I was planning to check the place today. Thank you so much for the information. You are just awesome.
For 3-point turns I mostly use pull-push but... in Mazda3 2020 I had to use hand over hand as its steering wheel is not as sensitive as on other cars I've tried.
Thanks so much for the videos Jimbo, I've been watching you for a few weeks and passed my test on Friday first go at Miranda! Appreciate the videos, they were such a great resource :)
Hey buddy, I am planning to do my test at Miranda. Would you keen to share the driving test route for me? That will be great. Appreciate it mate!! Cheers
@@margarethasaw3546 Hey, there are 4 alternating routes and you'll randomly be given one. Mine was the Gymea route that goes through the shops. There's also routes that focus on the Yowie Bay, Sylvania and Port Hacking areas where you'll be given your 3-point or reverse to perform in some quiet back streets, and then you'll drive back to the testing centre. Hope this helped! Good luck.
Thank you so much Jimbo, your videos are the best! Can please make a video on bay parking like forward parking into a bay. When to turn the steering and ... etc. Thank you.
Heeyy Jimbo Thank you so much just passed in my drive test in Bondi on friday FIRST GO. Just watching your videos 10x. hahaha Thank you so much. You are a legend!!!!!!!!!!!
I've done advanced, defensive, and drifting driving courses and I must say I love this vid. Unfortunately my gf son will not learn from me and learns from an instructor that does not agree with our steering philosophies. Are your teaching methods currently legal to pass a driving test in 2024
Have a think about your question. Are the teaching methods legal to pass a driving test in 2024? Now have a read of the thousands of people who have watched the same videos such as this and passed. That's the best answer I can give you. Hope it helps.
I am soooo happy that letting it slip through your hands is allowed. I was really worried about this since I counted on this quite a bit The whole and over hand thing also used to confuse me, but I knew that it was allowed coming into this video haha These videos are so helpful, I'm glad I discovered you on TH-cam. I'm going through one by one to make sure I can be the best possible driver and ace my test on first try I'm quite lucky with my driving as I've only been driving for about a week, but I'm super confident and have gotten into the main roads already. My supervisor says it looks like I've been driving for months already haha 😁 Your videos are really useful however, as you answer so may lingering questions I have Thanks for doing these videos 👍
Hey Jimbo, can you do a video on the hazard perception test? Like dos and donts? Also if you are ever up on the central coast the gosford service nsw is a tricky one as well because the stop sign is before the sidewalk and many people drive over it thinking the stop sign is at the curb
Hi Jimbo, thank you very much for your instructive videos! I took the drive test yesterday but I failed, because I lose 11 points in speed management (other items are good, only lose 3 points). I am confused about the hazard response in the test, and I was wondering how the hazard was defined. I was told that when you are passing a long vehicle, or when you are approaching a pedestrian crosswalk, or when there is a vehicle waiting to pull out on your side, your foot MUST cover the brake and MUST NOT be on the accelerator as these may cause hazard. But during my test, my initial speed was already very slow due to the busy traffic. Then I came across a lot of the above "hazard". My speed was only 25km/h at that time, and I covered my foot on the brake. As a result, my speed was getting slower and slower. After the test, the examiner said that I was driving too slow so that I lose too many points on speed management and failed. By the way, the examiner only marked five hazard on the score sheet although I thought I met a lot of hazard. So I am really confused on the definition of hazard, and is the principle of "MUST cover the brake" right? If I am already very slow, can I be careful and accelerate slowly? Thank you very much for you patience and very nice help. Looking forward to your reply.
HI Ruopian. Yes it sounds like you over did the hazard response. The examiners only really mark actual and obvious hazards. Maybe tune this up a bit and slow and cover the brake for actual hazards ie kids standing near the road, car edging out from the side too far etc. Once passed these hazards pick up speed again.
Hey Jimbo, I have my test at Wetherill park on Friday, and I am just wondering when I have a vision block at 1. Blind corners 2. Blocked intersections 3. Crests 4. Poor weather conditions 5. Space to side of vehicle is limited 6. Speed humps, Chicanes 7. Turning right What is the ideal speed to travel at ?
Hello Fiona thank you for your questions. 1.Blind corners - If it is a 90deg turn and blind about 20km/h 2. Blocked intersections - keep 3 seconds behind car you are following and don't enter the intersection if it is blocked. 3. Crests - just shave an extra 5 to 10 kms off the speed and move a bit to the left then back when you can see again. 4. Poor weather, If very hard rain slow down alot maybe half speed. If just normal rain add an extra second to following distance and maybe shave 10 kms off bends. Maybe 5 kms off straight. 6 Speed humps/Chicanes - 25km/h 7. Turning Right - if safe about 25km/h.. These are all estimates as there can be lots of variables that may allow faster or slower.
Hey man, about to have a second go at my test on Monday. Your videos have been real helpful at building my confidence back after I failed my first one (I thought I did really well but apparently not). I had a quick question, when you’re doing the three point turn and another car comes up behind you as you’re about to reverse but has stopped to give way to you, are you expected to finish the turn then or should wave to signal the vehicle to go around you. I’ve been told to do both. I’ve also been told to signal left while reversing in the three point turn which I’ve never heard before and was wondering what you thought of that. Thank you so much!
Hi Rowan during the 3pt if a car arrives and waits for you then finish the 3pt. Don't wave them through. The only signals marked during the 3pt are the left pulling in and then right pulling out.
Hi Jimbo, I’m so glad to have found you’re channel, you’re videos have helped me Tremendously understand so much that I’ve struggled with. Do you think you can make a video about positioning of the car when driving and turns? I failed my test coz when turning I made too wide turns. :(
Thank you jimbo I love your videos it has helped me a lot.please can you show me the areas of test for warnersbay so that I can practice them b4 My test day.
Gday jimbo, i think everyone would love to see a mock test video so we getter better understanding of the whole test experience love the videos ive watched every single one and i've got my test next tuesday wish me luck ❤
Love the videos Jimbo. Would you mind doing a video on front and reverse parking in a parking bay? I still need to work on my parking bay skills as the car either often ends up very crooked or not evenly parked in the middle of the two lines. And also is it likely that we would ever be asked to park in a parking bay anytime during the test or is that not tested at all?
Hi Sara I plan to work out a 90 deg parking video both forward and reverse in. These parks generally are not asked on the NSW P1 test. It's predominantly reverse parallel or some regional areas have 45 deg. (I'd anyone knows of a test route that has reverse 90 deg as a requested manoeuvre then please let me know) But.....at the beginning and the end of your test you usually start and finish with 90 deg park but this manoeuvre is not marked unless you do something dangerous.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Ambulance road craft training does a timed reversing obstacle course. And you're only allowed to use the two side mirrors with no looking back over your shoulder. Somehow I don't think it's something a new driver would like to try. Another great video by the way.
I have to say as a dad helping my son learn to drive - your videos are absolutely fantastic. I'd recommend your channel to anyone learning to drive in NSW all day long!
I lodged a formal complaint about my first test as the driver test inspector had opened the doors to look at the kerb. She went and asked the instructor why I made a formal complaint and now the instructor has asked me nicely to rescind the complaint as I passed on the second attempt.
Hi Jimbo, will you able to create a video on how to manage speed? like without always ooking at the car dashboard? I think this is very important for beginners, very excited about your upcoming courses, will definitely buy them.
Hi Damian I have done a roundabout video. The problem with roundabout law is that there is what's meant to happen and what actually happens. So no matter how much its give way to those already on the roundabout, if one follows that to the letter one is going to get a car ram into their right hand side.
Jimbo, can you please talk about how to be more careful, when a car appears out of nowhere because you have missed it scanning sue to the car pillar blind spot. It happened to me couple of times, but thankfully I was cautious while leaving intersections, the thing that is daunting for me is how to overcome that fear of what if I miss a car due car pillar blind spot.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you jimbo. I was going to book my test,jst thn i saw ur video and OMG thr is so many things i hv to work on.and nw i m working on those things that i didn't know.u r awsome jimbo.thank you so much for helping us in that way.
Hey jimbo, watched all your vids and helped me pass my test from all the way Brisbane! though it might be slightly different, everything still applies. thanks for helpung me pass my test first go you legend!
Hi Jimbo, can you please tell how common is 45 degree angle reverse has been asked in the test? And can I ask the test center if they will test applicant on that? Thanks
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 will they tell me or make them want to test me as I revealed myself to them that I simply struggle with it? By the way not to worry about my request because I think it maybe not so common in test....you have plenty of helpful videos that I and other learners can learn from. Thank again.
Hey Jimbo, I noticed you didn’t use the left indicator ( think, maybe I didn’t see it properly) as you exited the one of the roundabout here. Is it because there’s no street/road on the left of the roundabout?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I may be wrong, sorry it didn’t mean to sound like I was saying you did. Watching on my phone lol So we have to indicate left as exiting even if there’s no road on the left hand side/on every roundabout?
Hey Jimbo, just had a couple questions about the driving test: 1. I drive an automatic, but i heard they can still give you a hill start in the test. Is this true? The place where im doing my test has hills and im scared they'll ask. 2. Can they test you on rear-to kerb and 45 degree parking? i know it's not a specific manoeuvre in the test, but will they ask anyway? Thanks so much for all your videos, they really help :)
Hi Mary K. There is no Hill start manoeuvre on the NSW P1 test. However you may find yourself on hills ie Kerbstop, Traffic Lights. Just being quick off the brake and onto the accelerator is the solution in Auto. You don't need to use the Handbrake. Re rear to kerb. Some test routes can ask for rear 45 deg angle Park usually in regional areas. The testing manual references rear 90 parking but I know of no case of that. What is the test centre you will be using ? Is there angle parking nearby? Do you know anyone else who has done the test or had lessons tell you that there will be angle Park in those test routes ?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I'm doing the test in Engadine, and the test centre is pretty new so i don't know anyone who's done the test there. The Service NSW carpark is underground, but on a street nearby there's a rear-to-kerp angle parking zone, and i don't have much practice with that.
@@maryk9727 Hi Mary i had a look at google maps and the angle parking is such a small area i would be surprised if they ask for it. But it would be good to hear from someone who knows for sure.
I did my test on Thursday at Blacktown and didn’t pass as the examiner said that I touched the left lane and it was discontinued after 15 minutes. What is frustrating is that it didn’t happen on any left turns or roundabouts but on a straight narrow road. Can you please do a video on some guidance on how to be careful about this issue please.
Hi Shweta sorry to hear you didn't qualify last Thursday. Can i clarify with you, when you said you "touched the left lane" did you mean you touched the left unbroken edge line or did you wander into a left lane from say the right lane?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 According to what I was told was that I touched the left edge line though I am not sure how that happened. It was a single lane and I was quite close to the left of the middle unbroken dividing lane but was ensuring that I kept a safe distance off the oncoming traffic too. So, I am looking into some suggestions and advice for a situation like this for next time.
@@shwetabhatia5140 Well it sounds like an unfortunate event. However the main advice I would give is what you have already said, use the centre lines as a guide. Go out with a supervisor driver and see if they notice you drifting over the left edge line. If you can drive for 30mins and no dramas then I wouldn't be too worried. Just book the test again. If your supervisor notices you drifting onto the line regularly then get them to point it out each time until you get your positioning correct. Let me know how you go.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo for your quick reply. I have re-booked and will continue practising. I look forward to seeing more of your helpful videos and valuable guidance.
Hi Jimbo, as the rule said, red P licence cannot use the mobile phone. Can you explain how red P drivers can use the phone for GPS only, because I cannot travel without GPS. Many thanks.
They don't mark that check. I don't usually get students to do it unless they are exiting a very large roundabout from the right hand lane. It's your choice to do it or not.
Hi Jimbo I know this is nothing to do with steering but do you have to put your car in neutral when stopped at traffic lights or can I keep the car in first gear and go when the light turns green, my test is coming up soon
In the roundabout you entered the roundabout too close to the green car 😂 I know it is fine, but from your videos, I gather that if I do that in my test (too close to the entering car) I might fail.
Hi Jimbo, I am doing my test tomorrow. Wanted to get some clarification on head checks - do you have to do them at every single intersection that you come across while driving? Or only at the intersections when you are making a turn? Thanks so much!
Hi Veronica. Always check everywhere. The examiner only marks the head movement of the checks i mention in this vid. th-cam.com/video/N4TlGUAZCb4/w-d-xo.html
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks for the clarification and replying so quickly! I watched the video twice and found it really helpful. Wanted to clarify as I was told there would be points deducted if I didn't turn my head at every single intersection. Good to be clear on the four categories that are actually marked. Will check everywhere too. Thanks again!
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo. I passed my test today first go at Macquarie Centre North Ryde! Thanks again for all your videos. They are such a great help!
Hi Thomas there is no Hill Start manoeuvre in the NSW P1 driving test. Also there is no testing of the use of the handbrake on a hill whatsoever. In fact in my 23 years of instructing that I know of that's been the case. Handbrake is a choice.
Hi Jimbo, I saw when you were driving into this car park you passed a sign that said the speed limit is 5, if you go faster than that in the car park will they fail you before you've even properly started the test? I've been considering doing my test here but the car park speed limit concerns me, my car doesn't want to go that slowly.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you! And thank you for the quick response I have my first test on Monday and a few people were telling me it’s an instant fail if you cross hands! Thanks again!
Jimbo you absolute legend passed my test second go at rockdale.
Great work Venomous !!! Stay safe :)
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I`m so so happy. Even driving for 7 years back in Brazil, I`ve just passed first go at Brookvale! I was so nervous because never did any NSW laws classes. You saved my life, absolute legend!
Hi Gabriela great new passing 1STGO at Brookdale !!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Now i know how to proper steer jimbo. Thank you very much❤
Hey Jimbo, I took my driving test in Castle Hill today and passed it on my first attempt! Was thinking of getting a driving lesson before but was not able to at the last minute so I am glad that found your channel. Thanks for your help. All the best!
Hey Ricci great news that you passed at Castle Hill!!! Stay safe :)
Thank you very much Jimbo, I passed my driving test today. Your test tips were really helpful for me to pass. Excellent job mate!!! Cheers 🥂
Hi Jay congratulations on passing!!!! Take care and stay safe :)
Hey Jimbo, I was watching your videos 2 weeks before my driving exam. I am really grateful for your lessons and tips. It really help me out. God bless you.
Glad I could help Edison 😃
Hey Jimbo, I finally passed at Gregory Hills third time, I failed twice at the exit - t intersection and the inside parking lot. on all times I got 100% thanks to your videos, but I encourage other people to be careful in the parking lot as I feel it goes unnoticed, and try to relieve nerves as the first one was a very silly fail and only based on nerves. Im glad I found you at less than 100 subs and have been an early pioneer, and I will not unsubscribe, but still share your videos around to help you out, as you helped me. Thank you
Hi Tech glad to here you have passed !!!! Yes that car park is a test in itself. There is one kerb that always get hit when turning left. At the exit there is often a truck that blocks vision. Yes you were a pioneer and thank you for supporting me. Currently doing the latest vid on T intersections and it's taking me way longer than I thought. Anyway stay safe and thanks for watching :)
The Driving Test Guy NSW the main issue is had, was I tried to creep forward to see past the trucks, and the examiner thought I was going to go and “feared for his life”, and pulled the hand break, so I learned to always vocalise what you’re doing, that would be a good tip to mention
@@techunboxings4485 Yes I do mention that, when on test and very bad vision to tell the examiner that you can't see and that you are just edging in to see better and do it very slowly otherwise exactly what happened to you will happen. Some examiners are more trigger happy that others. Anyway it's all done now you can drive :)
The Driving Test Guy NSW thank you very much again, and all the best with the channel
hey jimbo literally watched your mock p1 test and didnt realise it was the same rta as the one i went to smashed it first go scored 105 i appreciate you and this channel!
Congratulations FatGreek on passing 1STGO!!! Great work 👌 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃
Hi Jimbò, I watched your videos and it was great..very helpful. To be honest I drive since 1998 but your videos helps for the conversion of my overseas licence into an Australian licence. First go at Macquarie Field..pass. I owe you a cup of coffee. Thank you bro..great job! GOD BLESS YOU!
@@aleniteo6832 Congratulations mate on passing 1STGO at Mac Field!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂
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Hey Jimbo,
Santosh Here (the driving test giver guy NSW). Thank you very much for your effort, i`ve watched most of your videos multiple times and passed my driving test on 24th first go.
You`re the best. Thanks a lot.
Hi Santosh that is great news!!!! Stay safe :)
Hi Jimbo, just wanna say BigBig Thank You mate! Saw your videos night before my driving test. And of course humbly passed at 95 marks! This particular manoeuvre on the steering wheel was my room for improvement but all your videos are amazingly informative. Much love to your work brother. Please make a Patreon account. Your community is growing. Cheers
Congratulations Jeff!!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Thanks Jimbo. Passed first go and absolutely stoked. Couldn’t do it without your videos.
Congratulations Jack!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Jimbo, you are a top guide. Kept me confident and cool during my test at Penrith and passed first time! Thanks a lot!
Congratulations Sanjeewa on passing 1STGO!!? Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃
Hey Jimbo! Passed first go at Bondi junction with a score of 108!!! You made it easy!!! thank you
Great work SwipaThaFox!!! Glad I could help :) Stay safe :)
Hi Jimbo.. I happened to click on one of your videos by chance and since then watched all your videos since the past month and half. Really helpful and insightful. Thank you for the valuable tips, I managed to pass my NSW Licence Test in first go from Chatswood RMS. Really appreciate you taking out time and teaching us rookies all these great insights.
Hi Nishant great news passing your test 1STGO!!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Just passed my driving test today first go at Rockdale. Jimbo you are an absolute legend! I m glad I found your channel. Your videos helped me a lot. Cheers mate
Congratulations Alfin on passing 1STGO at Rockdale !!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
I passed first go from international license to Aussie one. thanks to you and your way of explaining the rules.
Cheers
Great work Nazar!!! Stay safe :)
Hey Jimbo! Passed my test first go at Warrawong today. I've been watching your videos every day for the last month. Thankyou so so much for guiding me on this journey!
Great work Anya I'm so glad I could help !!! Stay safe :)
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thank you so much Jimbo. You are the one in million.
Can you please do video on bay parking.
Hey just passed on my second go at Miranda today! Your videos were super helpful for revision and calming my nerves - I would have definitely missed a bunch of head checks again if I didn't stumble across your channel.
Hi Rowan i so glad i could help you out. Great work on passing. Stay safe :)
Passed my test today at wetherill park today with a score on 109. All thanks to you Jimbo i really apreciate your help.
Hi Joshua great work!!! Stay safe :)
Brother can you tell me some tips for route i. Whetherhill park . I have my test next week.
Hey Jimbo I re watched all your videos this morning before my test at Gregory hills & passed first go with a score of 100% thank you so much for your videos your the best
Hi Daria that's great news passing with 100% Great effort!!! Stay safe :)
Passed my P’s first try😄 thought my anxiety would be a problem but thanks to this guy I passed first try with a perfect score😎
Great work Jaidyn !!!? Stay safe :)
Hi jimbo,
Today i successfully pass my driving test at penrith. Last few days i watched all of video. It was really helpful. I learned so many things from your video.
Hi Amit great work for passing today!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Jimbo you are a true God send and I’m thankful you’ve decided to start this TH-cam channel. Thanks to you, Today I passed my test at Gregory hills first go! Keep up the great work much love ❤️ ‼️
Hi Bradley congratulations on passing 1STGO at Gregory Hills!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe:)
Hi Jimbo, I have passed on my test, in a first go. My score was 103, your videos helped me a lot to realize the test. Thanks for your nice informative videos.
Hi Anis glad I could help!! Well done on passing 1STGO !!! Stay safe :)
thankyou so much for your tips. i failed my first test and when i came across your videos i passed my second test on friday at bankstown ❤️
Glad I could help :) Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
After passing my boat licence and my plane licence, I just passed my Australia Driving Licence in Ballina, Had been driving with an Indonesian Licence for 11 years haha.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on TH-cam Jimbo ! 104 :-)
Great work Teo glad i could help you!!!!!! Stay safe :)
You are the best sir after watching your video i have got so much confidence . I will book my test soon 👍👍👍
Oh gosh! Just on time. I have a driving test soon at Corrimal test center and I was planning to check the place today. Thank you so much for the information. You are just awesome.
No worries June. Best of luck :)
Hey Jimbo ! Watched all your videos before my test and passed first go at Gregory hills, thanks mate !!
Great work MeeknWeek !!!! Stay safe :)
Hi Jimbo! I passed my test on the 13th with a perfect score 10 years after getting my Ls thanks to your videos!
Hi Shafina that's really great news!!! So glad I could help you out ! Stay safe :)
For 3-point turns I mostly use pull-push but... in Mazda3 2020 I had to use hand over hand as its steering wheel is not as sensitive as on other cars I've tried.
Hi HappyCoder I generally also find hand over hand better for manouevres when you need to spin the wheel fast.
I passed the second go bc the first time I crossed a straight line after 15 min into the test, but still thank you Jimbo you helped a lot
Glad I could help :)
Passed today first go with 107 at Engadine !! Thanks for all your help Jimbo, I couldn't have done it without your videos :)))
Hi Mary congratulations on passing 1STGO at Engadine!!!!! Great news indeed. Take care and stay safe :)
How was engadine? I have my test tomorrow was the route you went on easy ?
Jimbo!!!! Ma man thank you!!!! Passed with 100% at castle hill first go!!!!! LEGEND
Great work Dilon and getting 100%!!! Stay safe :)
Hi Jimbo, passed today at Merrickville 1st go! Thanks for your help!
Congratulations Clint on passing 1STGO at Marrickville!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂
Hey Jimbo, I'm actually going for my P's test at the Corrimal testing centre tomorrow! This video was released at the perfect time. Thanks so much!
Good luck tomorrow Tian!! Let us know how you go :)
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Hey Jimbo! I ended up passing first go at Corrimal. Thanks for all you tips and tricks, they were a lifesaver :)
@@tianwei2409 Great work Tian!!!!! Stay safe :)
Thank you jimbo for everything! I passed my test thank yiu very much
Congratulations Nitinkat on passing !!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂
Hi jimbo.i passed my driving test today in first go at Wetherill park .thanku so much for your videos ..really helpful to me
Hi Nivedita congratulations on passing 1STGO at Wetherill Park!!!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Thanks soooo much for your help, Jimbo! I passed first time at Hornsby two days ago after watching all your videos! :D
Great work Ally !!! Stay safe :)
Thanks so much for the videos Jimbo, I've been watching you for a few weeks and passed my test on Friday first go at Miranda! Appreciate the videos, they were such a great resource :)
Hi McKenzie great news you passing at Miranda!!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Hey buddy, I am planning to do my test at Miranda. Would you keen to share the driving test route for me? That will be great. Appreciate it mate!! Cheers
@@margarethasaw3546 Hey, there are 4 alternating routes and you'll randomly be given one. Mine was the Gymea route that goes through the shops. There's also routes that focus on the Yowie Bay, Sylvania and Port Hacking areas where you'll be given your 3-point or reverse to perform in some quiet back streets, and then you'll drive back to the testing centre. Hope this helped! Good luck.
Thank you so much Jimbo, your videos are the best!
Can please make a video on bay parking like forward parking into a bay. When to turn the steering and ... etc.
Thank you.
Thanks for the insight jimbo, binged your channel the night before, it really belped me keep my cool in the test. Passed first go at silverwater
Great work Muha!!!! Stay safe :)
Heeyy Jimbo Thank you so much just passed in my drive test in Bondi on friday FIRST GO. Just watching your videos 10x. hahaha Thank you so much. You are a legend!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Jessica that is great news !!!!!! Stay safe :)
How was the test in Bondi? I’ve got mine there next week 😬
Hi Jimbo! Thank you so much for your helpful videos. I passed my test first go today at bankstown with a 110 score in my own manual car (Mazda rx7) 😁
Great work Ellie passing 1STGO in MANUAL!!!! Stay safe:)
Jimbo, you are one in a million. i just passed 1st go at Botany this morning. couldn’t have done it wothout you, thank you so so much ❤️
Hi Megan great news you passed at Botany!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
how it was? my test will be there. I choose at 11 am. Some people said that it is terrible Botany.... I don't if I change
Hey Jimbo, just want to say thanks mate, your videos have helped me pass my test 1st go. Will definitely recommend the channel to my mates.
Hi Jackson glad I could help you out ! Well done on passing 1STGO !!! Stay safe :)
Hi. I got my driving license today, passing the test in one go. Thanks for your amazing lessons.
Great work Khan!!! Stay safe :)
Jimbo your video really helped me out to pass the test on the first go
Great work Sabin!! Stay safe :)
Passed mine a few days ago in corrimal first go. Cheers jimbo
Great work Jonathan !!!!! Stay safe :)
Jimbo, I’m so grateful for your videos. Passed first go today! Throughout the test I asked myself “what would Jimbo do?” It worked! - M
Hi m3iqt, well what would i do?? I'll congratulate you for passing 1STGO!!!!! Take care stay safe and thanks for watching :)
Thanks jimbo.. passed the driving test today from roockdale.. Thanks for your helpful tips . 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great work Binayak!!! Stay safe :)
I just passed first go at Silverwater! 113. Thank you so much!!
Hi Audrey congratulations passing 1STGO at Silverwater!!!!! Take care and stay safe :)
Is the silverwater route hard?
I've done advanced, defensive, and drifting driving courses and I must say I love this vid. Unfortunately my gf son will not learn from me and learns from an instructor that does not agree with our steering philosophies. Are your teaching methods currently legal to pass a driving test in 2024
Have a think about your question. Are the teaching methods legal to pass a driving test in 2024? Now have a read of the thousands of people who have watched the same videos such as this and passed. That's the best answer I can give you. Hope it helps.
I am soooo happy that letting it slip through your hands is allowed. I was really worried about this since I counted on this quite a bit
The whole and over hand thing also used to confuse me, but I knew that it was allowed coming into this video haha
These videos are so helpful, I'm glad I discovered you on TH-cam. I'm going through one by one to make sure I can be the best possible driver and ace my test on first try
I'm quite lucky with my driving as I've only been driving for about a week, but I'm super confident and have gotten into the main roads already. My supervisor says it looks like I've been driving for months already haha 😁
Your videos are really useful however, as you answer so may lingering questions I have
Thanks for doing these videos 👍
Hi Zackeroo glad I can help ! Thanks for watching :)
Hey Jimbo, can you do a video on the hazard perception test? Like dos and donts? Also if you are ever up on the central coast the gosford service nsw is a tricky one as well because the stop sign is before the sidewalk and many people drive over it thinking the stop sign is at the curb
Hi Stephanie i definitely will do Hazard Perception. If I get up Gosford I'll check it out :)
Hi Jimbo, thank you very much for your instructive videos! I took the drive test yesterday but I failed, because I lose 11 points in speed management (other items are good, only lose 3 points). I am confused about the hazard response in the test, and I was wondering how the hazard was defined. I was told that when you are passing a long vehicle, or when you are approaching a pedestrian crosswalk, or when there is a vehicle waiting to pull out on your side, your foot MUST cover the brake and MUST NOT be on the accelerator as these may cause hazard. But during my test, my initial speed was already very slow due to the busy traffic. Then I came across a lot of the above "hazard". My speed was only 25km/h at that time, and I covered my foot on the brake. As a result, my speed was getting slower and slower. After the test, the examiner said that I was driving too slow so that I lose too many points on speed management and failed. By the way, the examiner only marked five hazard on the score sheet although I thought I met a lot of hazard. So I am really confused on the definition of hazard, and is the principle of "MUST cover the brake" right? If I am already very slow, can I be careful and accelerate slowly? Thank you very much for you patience and very nice help. Looking forward to your reply.
HI Ruopian. Yes it sounds like you over did the hazard response. The examiners only really mark actual and obvious hazards. Maybe tune this up a bit and slow and cover the brake for actual hazards ie kids standing near the road, car edging out from the side too far etc. Once passed these hazards pick up speed again.
Hey Jimbo, I have my test at Wetherill park on Friday, and I am just wondering when I have a vision block at 1. Blind corners
2. Blocked intersections
3. Crests
4. Poor weather conditions
5. Space to side of vehicle is limited
6. Speed humps, Chicanes
7. Turning right
What is the ideal speed to travel at ?
Hello Fiona thank you for your questions. 1.Blind corners - If it is a 90deg turn and blind about 20km/h 2. Blocked intersections - keep 3 seconds behind car you are following and don't enter the intersection if it is blocked. 3. Crests - just shave an extra 5 to 10 kms off the speed and move a bit to the left then back when you can see again. 4. Poor weather, If very hard rain slow down alot maybe half speed. If just normal rain add an extra second to following distance and maybe shave 10 kms off bends. Maybe 5 kms off straight. 6 Speed humps/Chicanes - 25km/h 7. Turning Right - if safe about 25km/h.. These are all estimates as there can be lots of variables that may allow faster or slower.
My last driving instructor told me to never let the wheel slip through your hands exiting a turn? It's so natural to do.
Yes that's right.
Hey man, about to have a second go at my test on Monday. Your videos have been real helpful at building my confidence back after I failed my first one (I thought I did really well but apparently not). I had a quick question, when you’re doing the three point turn and another car comes up behind you as you’re about to reverse but has stopped to give way to you, are you expected to finish the turn then or should wave to signal the vehicle to go around you. I’ve been told to do both. I’ve also been told to signal left while reversing in the three point turn which I’ve never heard before and was wondering what you thought of that. Thank you so much!
Hi Rowan during the 3pt if a car arrives and waits for you then finish the 3pt. Don't wave them through. The only signals marked during the 3pt are the left pulling in and then right pulling out.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 awesome thanks for that!
Cheers mate passed second go in Wagga Wagga nsw !!!
Great work Leroy!!!! Stay safe :)
Hi Jimbo, I’m so glad to have found you’re channel, you’re videos have helped me
Tremendously understand so much that I’ve struggled with.
Do you think you can make a video about positioning of the car when driving and turns? I failed my test coz when turning I made too wide turns. :(
Hi Steffi thank you for watching :) Yes i will add positioning for turns to the list. Keep practicing :)
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks for replying
Hey Jimbo Wish Me Luck My Driving Test Is On Wednesday In Bankstown. I Feel Confident Because I Watch All Your Videos Legend😉
Hi Ibi Games give it your best shot!!! Good luck on Wednesday :)
Thank you for your videos Jimbo! Passed my test first go at Revesby (:
Congratulations Malaka!!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Thank you jimbo I love your videos it has helped me a lot.please can you show me the areas of test for warnersbay so that I can practice them b4 My test day.
Hi Patience thank you for watching. Unfortunately I don't live near Warner's Bay so I won't be able to do vids there.
Ok Thanks Jimbo
Gday jimbo, i think everyone would love to see a mock test video so we getter better understanding of the whole test experience love the videos ive watched every single one and i've got my test next tuesday wish me luck ❤
Hi I Bays I will look into how best do the mock test video. Good luck next Tues :)
Thanks heaps ❤️🙏
Love the videos Jimbo. Would you mind doing a video on front and reverse parking in a parking bay? I still need to work on my parking bay skills as the car either often ends up very crooked or not evenly parked in the middle of the two lines. And also is it likely that we would ever be asked to park in a parking bay anytime during the test or is that not tested at all?
Hi Sara I plan to work out a 90 deg parking video both forward and reverse in. These parks generally are not asked on the NSW P1 test. It's predominantly reverse parallel or some regional areas have 45 deg. (I'd anyone knows of a test route that has reverse 90 deg as a requested manoeuvre then please let me know) But.....at the beginning and the end of your test you usually start and finish with 90 deg park but this manoeuvre is not marked unless you do something dangerous.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Ambulance road craft training does a timed reversing obstacle course. And you're only allowed to use the two side mirrors with no looking back over your shoulder. Somehow I don't think it's something a new driver would like to try. Another great video by the way.
@@coover65 Thanks Coover :)
thanks jimbo! very helpful as always!
Thanks Jacqueline glad i could help :)
Thank you so much Jimbo, this helped greatly!
No worries Jul Si glad i could help :)
Thanks heaps, I failed my first two tests and then before my third attempt found your channel and watched vids. Helped me out heaps! Passed it!
Hi Rodri congratulations on passing!!!!! Take care and stay safe :)
I highly recommend him !!!!
Any comments on Chatswood Centre / routes / experiences? Testing soon!
Hi Warwick sorry I don't know the Chatswood routes.
I have to say as a dad helping my son learn to drive - your videos are absolutely fantastic. I'd recommend your channel to anyone learning to drive in NSW all day long!
Thanks jimbo passed today at Gregory hills
Great work Raed !!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
I lodged a formal complaint about my first test as the driver test inspector had opened the doors to look at the kerb. She went and asked the instructor why I made a formal complaint and now the instructor has asked me nicely to rescind the complaint as I passed on the second attempt.
Hi Anon that is an interesting situation. As you have passed you prob should rescind it and move on. Opening the door is prob not the biggest crime.
Hi Jimbo, will you able to create a video on how to manage speed? like without always ooking at the car dashboard? I think this is very important for beginners, very excited about your upcoming courses, will definitely buy them.
Hi Marco I'll add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion :)
That guy at 6:21! Maybe you need to do a lesson on who has right of way on a roundabout :D
Hi Damian I have done a roundabout video. The problem with roundabout law is that there is what's meant to happen and what actually happens. So no matter how much its give way to those already on the roundabout, if one follows that to the letter one is going to get a car ram into their right hand side.
Jimbo, can you please talk about how to be more careful, when a car appears out of nowhere because you have missed it scanning sue to the car pillar blind spot. It happened to me couple of times, but thankfully I was cautious while leaving intersections, the thing that is daunting for me is how to overcome that fear of what if I miss a car due car pillar blind spot.
Hi NH yes i will cover this sort of thing when i do a Hazard Perception video. Thanks for your post.
Hi jimbo
Pls make a video for road lanes
Like which lane goes straight, right , left or straight in different intersections?
How to choose lanes?
Hi Pinkie yes a few people have asked me for this. It's definitely on the list. Thanks for your suggestion. Take care :)
Wow.....u r going really great job.can u say something about speed?
Hi Jasmin I'll add a speed video to the list. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you jimbo.
I was going to book my test,jst thn i saw ur video and OMG thr is so many things i hv to work on.and nw i m working on those things that i didn't know.u r awsome jimbo.thank you so much for helping us in that way.
@@jasminakter4545 No worries glad I could help you out.
Hey jimbo, watched all your vids and helped me pass my test from all the way Brisbane! though it might be slightly different, everything still applies. thanks for helpung me pass my test first go you legend!
Great work Thomas glad I could help :)
Hi Jimbo, can you please tell how common is 45 degree angle reverse has been asked in the test? And can I ask the test center if they will test applicant on that? Thanks
Hi Tana sorry for the delay on 45 deg park. Yes go to the test centre and ask them.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 will they tell me or make them want to test me as I revealed myself to them that I simply struggle with it? By the way not to worry about my request because I think it maybe not so common in test....you have plenty of helpful videos that I and other learners can learn from. Thank again.
Hi Jimbo, if you use palming for turns but safely is that an instant fail?
Yes if you do it a fair bit.
I’d pull push ‘feeding the wheel’? My friend is teaching me to drive and says don’t do this.
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Hi MissMuffet. You can do pull push. I think it's better in general traffic but it's your choice.
Hey Jimbo, I noticed you didn’t use the left indicator ( think, maybe I didn’t see it properly) as you exited the one of the roundabout here. Is it because there’s no street/road on the left of the roundabout?
Hi Mr Android what is the time index of the video where you believe I committed this transgression ?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I may be wrong, sorry it didn’t mean to sound like I was saying you did. Watching on my phone lol So we have to indicate left as exiting even if there’s no road on the left hand side/on every roundabout?
@@IamaNewCreature It's all good Mr Android i was joking with you. Yes you have to indicate left even if there is no left side street.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you, sir!
Hello thanks for your help I pass the test. Can I ask can i care the baby while a red P
hey Jimbo, can I take 1 hand off the wheel at traffic lights to fix my glasses on my face when stopped at a light?
Hi Megan yes temporarily taking one hand off to do such things is fine :)
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo, these videos are great!
Hey Jimbo, just had a couple questions about the driving test:
1. I drive an automatic, but i heard they can still give you a hill start in the test. Is this true? The place where im doing my test has hills and im scared they'll ask.
2. Can they test you on rear-to kerb and 45 degree parking? i know it's not a specific manoeuvre in the test, but will they ask anyway?
Thanks so much for all your videos, they really help :)
Hi Mary K. There is no Hill start manoeuvre on the NSW P1 test. However you may find yourself on hills ie Kerbstop, Traffic Lights. Just being quick off the brake and onto the accelerator is the solution in Auto. You don't need to use the Handbrake. Re rear to kerb. Some test routes can ask for rear 45 deg angle Park usually in regional areas. The testing manual references rear 90 parking but I know of no case of that. What is the test centre you will be using ? Is there angle parking nearby? Do you know anyone else who has done the test or had lessons tell you that there will be angle Park in those test routes ?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I'm doing the test in Engadine, and the test centre is pretty new so i don't know anyone who's done the test there. The Service NSW carpark is underground, but on a street nearby there's a rear-to-kerp angle parking zone, and i don't have much practice with that.
@@maryk9727 Hi Mary i had a look at google maps and the angle parking is such a small area i would be surprised if they ask for it. But it would be good to hear from someone who knows for sure.
Hi jimbo so are you aloud to do criss cross because apparently it’s not aloud only push and pull
Where did you hear that ?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424I went through w driving school for one day and she told me that so I got abit confused
I have a question that can we use only one hand when we are reversing like doing reverse parallel parking ? Can we use one hand only ?
Hi umair yes you can reverse with one hand.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks alot sir
I did my test on Thursday at Blacktown and didn’t pass as the examiner said that I touched the left lane and it was discontinued after 15 minutes. What is frustrating is that it didn’t happen on any left turns or roundabouts but on a straight narrow road. Can you please do a video on some guidance on how to be careful about this issue please.
Hi Shweta sorry to hear you didn't qualify last Thursday. Can i clarify with you, when you said you "touched the left lane" did you mean you touched the left unbroken edge line or did you wander into a left lane from say the right lane?
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 According to what I was told was that I touched the left edge line though I am not sure how that happened. It was a single lane and I was quite close to the left of the middle unbroken dividing lane but was ensuring that I kept a safe distance off the oncoming traffic too. So, I am looking into some suggestions and advice for a situation like this for next time.
@@shwetabhatia5140 Well it sounds like an unfortunate event. However the main advice I would give is what you have already said, use the centre lines as a guide. Go out with a supervisor driver and see if they notice you drifting over the left edge line. If you can drive for 30mins and no dramas then I wouldn't be too worried. Just book the test again. If your supervisor notices you drifting onto the line regularly then get them to point it out each time until you get your positioning correct. Let me know how you go.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo for your quick reply. I have re-booked and will continue practising. I look forward to seeing more of your helpful videos and valuable guidance.
Hi Jimbo, as the rule said, red P licence cannot use the mobile phone. Can you explain how red P drivers can use the phone for GPS only, because I cannot travel without GPS. Many thanks.
You can't use the phone at all even for GPS. If you need to use a GPS your only option is a navigator like a Navman or Garmin.
hey jimbo when indicating off a round about do i have to do a left shoulder headcheck?
They don't mark that check. I don't usually get students to do it unless they are exiting a very large roundabout from the right hand lane. It's your choice to do it or not.
Hi Jimbo I know this is nothing to do with steering but do you have to put your car in neutral when stopped at traffic lights or can I keep the car in first gear and go when the light turns green, my test is coming up soon
Hello Angie you can do either.
In the roundabout you entered the roundabout too close to the green car 😂 I know it is fine, but from your videos, I gather that if I do that in my test (too close to the entering car) I might fail.
Hi Farooq can you post back the timestamp so I can have a look.
Where you are here in nsw? Can u assist me in driving?
Hi Jimbo, I am doing my test tomorrow. Wanted to get some clarification on head checks - do you have to do them at every single intersection that you come across while driving? Or only at the intersections when you are making a turn? Thanks so much!
Hi Veronica. Always check everywhere. The examiner only marks the head movement of the checks i mention in this vid. th-cam.com/video/N4TlGUAZCb4/w-d-xo.html
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks for the clarification and replying so quickly! I watched the video twice and found it really helpful. Wanted to clarify as I was told there would be points deducted if I didn't turn my head at every single intersection. Good to be clear on the four categories that are actually marked. Will check everywhere too.
Thanks again!
@@veronicatam4418 Hi Veronica. They dont mark every intersection. Just the scenarios i list in that video.
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo. I passed my test today first go at Macquarie Centre North Ryde! Thanks again for all your videos. They are such a great help!
@@veronicatam4418 Hi Veronica that is great news well done!!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)
Do they still do hill stop starts with handbrake in the drivers test?
Hi Thomas there is no Hill Start manoeuvre in the NSW P1 driving test. Also there is no testing of the use of the handbrake on a hill whatsoever. In fact in my 23 years of instructing that I know of that's been the case. Handbrake is a choice.
Is that same as Qlds driving test?
@@Jessica-sh3sh I'm not sure Jessica.
Hi Jimbo, I saw when you were driving into this car park you passed a sign that said the speed limit is 5, if you go faster than that in the car park will they fail you before you've even properly started the test? I've been considering doing my test here but the car park speed limit concerns me, my car doesn't want to go that slowly.
Hi Lunden the car park speed limits are not enforced. 5 km/h is ridiculous. Do about 20km unless some hazard.
His jimbo! Is this still Valid? Can you cross hands during the driving test!?
Yes
@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you! And thank you for the quick response I have my first test on Monday and a few people were telling me it’s an instant fail if you cross hands! Thanks again!
hi Jimbo are training class 2 lorry as well ?
Hi Andrei. Sorry I dont do trucks.