Hydroplaning - When you lose control of your vehicle due to heavy water on the road Make sure you work the throttle/Release the gas, never brake. Got it!
There's a reason I drive the speed limit. Especially in the rain. I might P.O. a bunch of drivers as I drive like an old lady going to church on Sunday, but I rather be alive.
Here's some tips for how to overcome fear of driving 1) Take control of your own life. 2) Learn about the power of the mind. 3) Follow in the tracks of people who have already overcome the fear. I discovered these tips from the Roys Quick Fix (check it out on google) without a doubt the most incredible course on success i've heard of.
Some great information here. Where I live, it doesn't matter what the weather, people are speeding. The roads can be rain soaked or covered in snow and people are driving too fast for conditions. I recommend planning extra time to get to where you need to be in bad weather. When it's raining and especially at night, it will be more difficult to see road hazards in the roadway, such as truck tire debris from tire failures, and other debris. I've been driving awhile now, and if the rain gets to be so heavy as to make it near impossible to see, there is no shame in getting off the highway to somewhere safe and letting the storm pass till visibility is better. I've done that. No sense risking being part of a multiple vehicle collision. They can and do happen. Focus on driving, not a phone or any other distractions, situational awareness and having an out can save your life.
Hi James Smith - Thank you for your comment. And you are correct my friend: if the weather or road conditions are beyond your ability, or you think that it's just too dangerous, than pull off and wait for conditions to improve. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for posting these videos! I've been driving for awhile, but I like to watch refreshers like this because as someone who lives in Southern California we don't get much rain. When we do get it though, everyone seems to drive like they don't know what to do. I feel so much more prepared to take on that rain when it comes! ♥
So I'm still getting use to driving(I've only been driving for 7 months lol). Today was the heaviest rain I've ever driven in. I was doing good at first. But then then the street I was driving on got flooded BAD. I of course went very slow, but when I tried make a right turn, my steering wheel became VERY hard to turn. And began to lock up. I freaked out a little, but I was able to make it through, and drive safely home, but it scared the HELL out of me.
I got my CDL for about 3 years now and I still watch your videos bring back memories of studying for my CDL finally getting them and going out with a trainer for a month
Hi Satoshi Nakamoto - 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
Thank you! I kept this video on my entire trip home from work in a downpour and flooded road conditions on 1/3 of it, with tires that all need to be replaced...and felt so much safer. I appreciate the content you provide!
Hi julie bailey - 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
No my friend - absolutely not. You should be keeping an eye on the wearing of your tires. When they get down to the "wear bars" your tires need to be replaced. See this vid: th-cam.com/video/clvShdh26HU/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
Hi Zach Johnston - that is simply 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. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
It depends on the road, city driving will have more stops and highway driving will have less stops. Be cautious even if your an experienced driver. Rain changes how you drive. Slow speed is always better. Use good judgment. Just because there are no vehicles in front of you, that doesn’t mean you go fast, vehicles can appear out of nowhere and if your driving at high speed in the rain, your going to crash or at least hydroplane.
Hi Doje - 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, 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. . All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go on your first solo trip there in Ontario to celebrate?
Thank you for all your video lessons. I am an experienced driver but still value all of your advice and logic. I've seen all or most of your videos. Great work Rick!
Hi Markus W - 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
Thank you for the videos you make, just got my Learners today and it’s raining a lot in the area. Helps a lot to have an instructors perspective and experience guiding me through an actual drive!
Well said Rick and for some cars these days they do have a function that the wipers will turn on when rainfall is detected. Try to drive 5 mph 10 km/h if outside of the United States and United Kingdom below the speed limit depending on the situation.
Hi EpicThe112 - Interesting where technology is going. I was talking to a mate of mine when I was visiting Ontario, and he had a new truck that automatically dimmed the high beam lights. He said it was problematic. So, we still have a bit to go in terms of perfecting some of this technology. And yes, drivers must drive at a speed that they are comfortable with when it's raining or there's other inclement weather. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Almighty Payn - 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? See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Rick, I trust your videos. I have to drive tomorrow in the rain and I'm super nervous because you keep talking about hydroplaning and it makes me nervous. I've driven on the highway in the rain before but not sure how bad the weather will be tomorrow
You can do it! You're only going to hydroplane if there's a LOT of rain or water on the road, or if the tires on your vehicle are bad. If it's not raining that bad, then it's unlikely that your vehicle will hydroplane my friend. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I did great Rick!!! It was super scary when I couldn't see in front of me. No hydroplaning. The rain was coming down so hard like buckets. Couldn't believe it but I am so proud of myself
Here's what is intriguing about driving under poor conditions, when rain and soon the snow and ice will arrive: if you have practiced engine braking, you essentially have a secondary braking system, and something that becomes a mandatory thing you would need to do in preparation of your next maneuver, just in case you have water, snow or ice where you need to slow down for your turn. Pardon me if that was a bit tough to read. I find engine braking a very fascinating way to slow down; downshift, apply gas and lift the clutch. It's also very useful when you have a feeling you may wish to slow down for a said curve, especially when there would be someone walking or bicycling there (fairly common on 40-50 zone roads with no walkways). Potentially you can engine brake without the gas pedal when downshifting, but then the vehicle would nudge a bit if you lift the clutch too quickly, and the clutch wouldn't appreciate that much. Also, under slippery conditions you would lose control, or just be a tiny or big nuisance to someone behind you. Therefore, apply gas. This applies to upshifting as well, especially when you go faster on a said gear (for example, 20+ km/h and go from gear 1 to gear 2 by only lifting the clutch), upshift and only lift the clutch, causing you to potentially nudge backwards. At the end of the day, I couldn't be happier to see this video. Although this vid didn't have the cool 80s-esque intro as usual, it was the best thing ever to hear you talk about this subject as you drove. I have yet to get a dashcam. Since I've gotten more experience, I plan to record my original driving test routes and explain what I did wrong and what I could've done better. I actually drove through one T-junction on a tiny street, where I just stopped originally on my first test. It's a bit of an awkward story to tackle, but now I just laugh it off and keep moving on towards improvement.
Hi Vikingboar - Thank you for your story my friend. Yes, dashcams are great my friend. And have a look at this video and then we'll have a discussion about engine braking: th-cam.com/video/Ec34hbWaRgE/w-d-xo.html I'm switching things up a bit - do you think the changes are working or do you prefer the introduction? All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Lidia Vladi - Any one who's getting tested is going to be a bit nervous my friend. This vid may help: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
CONGRATULATIONS my friend! That is brilliant news! You’ve got the clock ticking and now you can begin to practice and learning to drive. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very informative video👍 although, If your living/driving in the lower mainland, fraser valley and can’t drive in the rain... Best you hand in your drivers licence.
Thank you my friend. Yes, there are places in the world where driving in the rain is more the norm than driving on dry pavement. All the best, Cheers Rick
Better apply "engine braking" & try to avoid normal hard brake.. yes, keep the tyres rolling to allow them to disperse the water & to keep them in contact to the road
You are absolutely correct my friend. In most cases if the vehicle starts to hydroplane, you simply take you foot off the accelerator, it the tires will make contact with the road. Of course, we're assuming that drivers has good tires on their vehicles. All the best, Cheers Rick
Today I was driving with my dad practicing in the rain and I had to make a U turn, then one of those “slightly” loud cars stopped behind us and when it was their turn to turn around, apparently they audibly overcooked it on the throttle and spun out… into a curb. That gave me a clear example of the traction the road had at the time and a laugh.
Hi Kaela Roemhild - LMAO my friend. Yup, I don't that would be good for a channel that teaches you how to drive my friend. ;p) Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Nairah Nana - 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
My driving teacher didn’t tell me this and today I drove in the rain with fog and had to drive so low and use emergency lights and keep window down the whole time and could hardly see and saw only from bottom or window outside
3 DAYS ago the rain came while I was driving and my car windows was foggy and I cang see the other side of the road, it was scary wow .. what is the fastest way to do to defog the windows while on the road?
Hi Sarah Cepeda - Thank you for your query. The fastest way to defrost the windows is explained at the beginning of the video my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was driving in the rain today, my driving instructor said I did good, we practice the wipers and the defogger, and wow you guys are going so fast, in my opinion, sad that people have lost their lives in nyc because of not driving safely in bad weather, great info, will rewind, thanks for sharing🖒
Thank you again for all your great videos. In your night time videos, you mentioned as a rule of thumb, to drive around 5-8km /h slower than the destinated speed limit. In the rain, you mentioned to create a greater driving gap between you and the car in front. As a rule of thumb whilst driving in the rain, should you also lower your driving speed by a certain measure? Thank you.
I Was In 1 of the Most scariest Situations Ever When I Drove With my Dad it was Raining Hard AF but I Managed to Drive on the Rain with my Windshield Wiper's on and Drove Slower Than the Speed limit.
@@smartdrivetest I Think it Was the intense Rain and the Pressure I felt while driving in the Rain It Really Felt Like I Was in the Sea as a Captain Making Sure my Ship woudnt Crash and Keeping it Steady cause I Drove in the Rain im More Confident To Be Able to Handle This Weather Condition as a Driver 😅.
Hi Clare Alvarez - 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 ken steve - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. My I inquire as to where you're doing a reverse 45° angle park? All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video, Rick. Could you do a video on driving in the snow or ice. Can you mention the pros and cons of using jake brakes or exhaust brakes during that situation? Also, when and if to apply chains or down shift. I have an RV and at some point would like to go north to experience the winter weather in some of the National parks. Thanks
Hi Miguel Rodriguez - Thank you for your request. I will put that on the list for your my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Christian contreras - Thank you for your compliment. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Christian contreras - Thank you for your query. Have a look at this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html Look for the topics are down in the description my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi VK Kapil - 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. Be sure you can turn on the wipers and defrost without looking my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Thank you very much for your videos and all the tips. I passed G2 exam today in my first try :) Will continue watching your vids for G exam next :) Thank You.
Hi VK Kapil - that is GREAT 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 Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
@@smartdrivetest Thank You very much. Sure I will. Your videos have been very helpful. I gave my exam in St Catharines. Yess I will plan a road trip this summer :) So excited. Thank You :)
Question: what is driving off the throttle? Does it mean without pressing gas? Or driving on neutral? Thank you for the useful tips! I am a newbie driver and was recently driving in heavy rain on a highway. Turned out well, but I wanted to know what could be improved 😃
It means to simply take your foot off the accelerator (the gas pedal). So if the tires start to hydroplane, simply take your foot off the gas pedal and steer the vehicle in the direction you want to go. Happy to hear we could help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
Idk about listening to a guy driving 80 in the rain! I could never lol even if it's not rediculously slippery. When I can't see the road I have to go so slow. Even with my AT tires. 🙀
In my state, the law requires you to turn on your headlights whenever you're using your windshield wipers. If you don't, you're in violation of the law, which is not going to make your test examiner happy.
Hi there - know that with the water on the road you have reduced traction. It’s also going to depend on the quality of your tires. Be gentle on the accelerator when getting started. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yes, my bad - throttle is gas pedal, or accelerator. Too much teaching semi-truck drivers and driving big trucks with diesel engines. Yes, just take your foot off the accelerator and steer the vehicle in the direction you want to go. Thanks for asking for clarification. Drop us a note if you have further questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
Most of the time--but not always--the flow of traffic is a pretty good speed to go. When the weather gets bad, traffic will slow down. If it's raining hard, work the throttle with your foot. Some times with a lot of rain, you'll hydroplane. All the best, Cheers Rick
What should I do when a truck cuts in front of me too closely? Also, what about when I'm on a multi-lane highway with lots of cars and no way to get a good distance from them? I had to drive to Boston from Maine and back today/tonight, and both things occurred. In the first case, a wall of water would blind me for several seconds. In the latter case, spray from all the other cars made it impossible for me to see the road or its lines. It was terrifying.
Then yes, I would counsel you to go to a tire shop and have them check your tires. Bald tires are really susceptible to hydroplaning. All the best, Cheers Rick
Not really ironic my friend - it's simply physics. It's like an airplane being able to fly. If you have enough speed and enough surface area, you can make the vehicle climb up on top of the wind or the water. It's like water skiing. You can't float when stopped, but pull the skier and s/he can climb on top of the water. All the best, Cheers Rick
Driving during a downpour at night.....never again. It's also how I discovered the extent of my astigmatism.
Had to drive same situation at night didn’t see a pothole and my tire blew up never again
Hydroplaning - When you lose control of your vehicle due to heavy water on the road
Make sure you work the throttle/Release the gas, never brake.
Got it!
There's a reason I drive the speed limit. Especially in the rain. I might P.O. a bunch of drivers as I drive like an old lady going to church on Sunday, but I rather be alive.
I was told always go 5 mph lower than the speed limit when driving in the rain
I spun out going onto the freeway at 25mph, perhaps I might’ve hit an oil slick or hydroplaned. Happy New year btw lmao
Here's some tips for how to overcome fear of driving
1) Take control of your own life.
2) Learn about the power of the mind.
3) Follow in the tracks of people who have already overcome the fear.
I discovered these tips from the Roys Quick Fix (check it out on google) without a doubt the most incredible course on success i've heard of.
@@EpicCac bro same happened last night that’s why I’m here I was going around 20 but it was a sharp turn
@@antoniocastellanos3830 Dude, this just happened to me one day ago. I was going 30-35 entering the freeway...I never made it. I'm still in shock.
U need to go faster that too f**** slow!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Some great information here. Where I live, it doesn't matter what the weather, people are speeding. The roads can be rain soaked or covered in snow and people are driving too fast for conditions. I recommend planning extra time to get to where you need to be in bad weather. When it's raining and especially at night, it will be more difficult to see road hazards in the roadway, such as truck tire debris from tire failures, and other debris. I've been driving awhile now, and if the rain gets to be so heavy as to make it near impossible to see, there is no shame in getting off the highway to somewhere safe and letting the storm pass till visibility is better. I've done that. No sense risking being part of a multiple vehicle collision. They can and do happen. Focus on driving, not a phone or any other distractions, situational awareness and having an out can save your life.
Hi James Smith - Thank you for your comment. And you are correct my friend: if the weather or road conditions are beyond your ability, or you think that it's just too dangerous, than pull off and wait for conditions to improve. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for posting these videos! I've been driving for awhile, but I like to watch refreshers like this because as someone who lives in Southern California we don't get much rain. When we do get it though, everyone seems to drive like they don't know what to do. I feel so much more prepared to take on that rain when it comes! ♥
Hi Olivia - Thank you for your comment. Happy to hear we could help out my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
So I'm still getting use to driving(I've only been driving for 7 months lol). Today was the heaviest rain I've ever driven in. I was doing good at first. But then then the street I was driving on got flooded BAD. I of course went very slow, but when I tried make a right turn, my steering wheel became VERY hard to turn. And began to lock up. I freaked out a little, but I was able to make it through, and drive safely home, but it scared the HELL out of me.
I got my CDL for about 3 years now and I still watch your videos bring back memories of studying for my CDL finally getting them and going out with a trainer for a month
Hi John Connor - happy to hear that we can help out my friend. Are you driving now with your CDL? All the best, Cheers Rick
This guy literally makes the most useful vids. What a legend
Hi Satoshi Nakamoto - 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
It’s okay to be smart 👋🏻
Hi Valerii Miazdrikov - Thank you for your comment my friend. Always good to have you here. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you! I kept this video on my entire trip home from work in a downpour and flooded road conditions on 1/3 of it, with tires that all need to be replaced...and felt so much safer. I appreciate the content you provide!
Hi julie bailey - 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
Are you waiting to lose control before replacing tires?
No my friend - absolutely not. You should be keeping an eye on the wearing of your tires. When they get down to the "wear bars" your tires need to be replaced. See this vid: th-cam.com/video/clvShdh26HU/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
Your a great man , these videos helped me get me N and if it wasn’t for that I don’t know where my life would be at .. thank you so much !!!
Hi Zach Johnston - that is simply 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. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
It depends on the road, city driving will have more stops and highway driving will have less stops. Be cautious even if your an experienced driver. Rain changes how you drive. Slow speed is always better. Use good judgment. Just because there are no vehicles in front of you, that doesn’t mean you go fast, vehicles can appear out of nowhere and if your driving at high speed in the rain, your going to crash or at least hydroplane.
Been watching since my license is G1 getting ready for G2 until i got my G these videos helps me a lot i got my G last week :D
Hi Doje - 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, 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. . All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go on your first solo trip there in Ontario to celebrate?
5:32 DID THE TRUCK JUST BLINK
I'd feel safe with this guy driving.
Can't say that about most drivers
Just passed my class 5 road test today in surrey bc. I’m so happy.
Thanks to you because I learned many things from watching ur videos. Thanks
How to change lane in heavy rain? The visibility will be difficult
Thank you for all your video lessons. I am an experienced driver but still value all of your advice and logic. I've seen all or most of your videos. Great work Rick!
Hi Markus W - 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
Thank you for the videos you make, just got my Learners today and it’s raining a lot in the area. Helps a lot to have an instructors perspective and experience guiding me through an actual drive!
You’re most welcome my friend. Congratulations on getting your learner’s. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Well said Rick and for some cars these days they do have a function that the wipers will turn on when rainfall is detected. Try to drive 5 mph 10 km/h if outside of the United States and United Kingdom below the speed limit depending on the situation.
Hi EpicThe112 - Interesting where technology is going. I was talking to a mate of mine when I was visiting Ontario, and he had a new truck that automatically dimmed the high beam lights. He said it was problematic. So, we still have a bit to go in terms of perfecting some of this technology. And yes, drivers must drive at a speed that they are comfortable with when it's raining or there's other inclement weather. All the best, Cheers Rick
You definitely educated me and cured my ptsd with this knowledge. Appreciate it bubba
Hi Moto Loto - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey just wanted to say thank you for your suggestions in all your videos, had my test done in the rain today and I got it .
Hi Almighty Payn - 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?
See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
Rick, I trust your videos. I have to drive tomorrow in the rain and I'm super nervous because you keep talking about hydroplaning and it makes me nervous. I've driven on the highway in the rain before but not sure how bad the weather will be tomorrow
You can do it! You're only going to hydroplane if there's a LOT of rain or water on the road, or if the tires on your vehicle are bad. If it's not raining that bad, then it's unlikely that your vehicle will hydroplane my friend. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I did great Rick!!! It was super scary when I couldn't see in front of me. No hydroplaning. The rain was coming down so hard like buckets. Couldn't believe it but I am so proud of myself
Here's what is intriguing about driving under poor conditions, when rain and soon the snow and ice will arrive: if you have practiced engine braking, you essentially have a secondary braking system, and something that becomes a mandatory thing you would need to do in preparation of your next maneuver, just in case you have water, snow or ice where you need to slow down for your turn.
Pardon me if that was a bit tough to read. I find engine braking a very fascinating way to slow down; downshift, apply gas and lift the clutch. It's also very useful when you have a feeling you may wish to slow down for a said curve, especially when there would be someone walking or bicycling there (fairly common on 40-50 zone roads with no walkways).
Potentially you can engine brake without the gas pedal when downshifting, but then the vehicle would nudge a bit if you lift the clutch too quickly, and the clutch wouldn't appreciate that much. Also, under slippery conditions you would lose control, or just be a tiny or big nuisance to someone behind you. Therefore, apply gas.
This applies to upshifting as well, especially when you go faster on a said gear (for example, 20+ km/h and go from gear 1 to gear 2 by only lifting the clutch), upshift and only lift the clutch, causing you to potentially nudge backwards.
At the end of the day, I couldn't be happier to see this video. Although this vid didn't have the cool 80s-esque intro as usual, it was the best thing ever to hear you talk about this subject as you drove. I have yet to get a dashcam. Since I've gotten more experience, I plan to record my original driving test routes and explain what I did wrong and what I could've done better. I actually drove through one T-junction on a tiny street, where I just stopped originally on my first test. It's a bit of an awkward story to tackle, but now I just laugh it off and keep moving on towards improvement.
Hi Vikingboar - Thank you for your story my friend. Yes, dashcams are great my friend. And have a look at this video and then we'll have a discussion about engine braking: th-cam.com/video/Ec34hbWaRgE/w-d-xo.html I'm switching things up a bit - do you think the changes are working or do you prefer the introduction? All the best, Cheers Rick
I am taking my test in couple of days and it’s going to rain. Thank you for making this video. I am still a little nervous about parking in the rain.
Hi Lidia Vladi - Any one who's getting tested is going to be a bit nervous my friend. This vid may help: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html
Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I had to drive in heavy rain at night on Monday OMG I almost freaked out!! 😢😢
I got my learners now btw thank you. You helped explain a lot of complicated things to me
CONGRATULATIONS my friend! That is brilliant news! You’ve got the clock ticking and now you can begin to practice and learning to drive. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks so much. Very informative. Life saving videos we need to watch more of.
Hi blackcurrantpop - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very informative video👍
although, If your living/driving in the lower mainland, fraser valley and can’t drive in the rain...
Best you hand in your drivers licence.
Thank you my friend. Yes, there are places in the world where driving in the rain is more the norm than driving on dry pavement. All the best, Cheers Rick
Better apply "engine braking" & try to avoid normal hard brake.. yes, keep the tyres rolling to allow them to disperse the water & to keep them in contact to the road
You are absolutely correct my friend. In most cases if the vehicle starts to hydroplane, you simply take you foot off the accelerator, it the tires will make contact with the road. Of course, we're assuming that drivers has good tires on their vehicles. All the best, Cheers Rick
Today I was driving with my dad practicing in the rain and I had to make a U turn, then one of those “slightly” loud cars stopped behind us and when it was their turn to turn around, apparently they audibly overcooked it on the throttle and spun out… into a curb. That gave me a clear example of the traction the road had at the time and a laugh.
Yo for a second there I though he was doing 100mph then I saw KM 😂😂
Hi Kaela Roemhild - LMAO my friend. Yup, I don't that would be good for a channel that teaches you how to drive my friend. ;p) Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Am appreciating the tym that uu took in that rain 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👌
Hi Nairah Nana - 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
My driving teacher didn’t tell me this and today I drove in the rain with fog and had to drive so low and use emergency lights and keep window down the whole time and could hardly see and saw only from bottom or window outside
Don’t forget to adjust your headrest Rick!
Hi Ordigamer - Thank you for your comment. On that vehicle, the head restraint is at it's highest level. ;o) All the best, Cheers Rick
3 DAYS ago the rain came while I was driving and my car windows was foggy and I cang see the other side of the road, it was scary wow .. what is the fastest way to do to defog the windows while on the road?
Hi Sarah Cepeda - Thank you for your query. The fastest way to defrost the windows is explained at the beginning of the video my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was driving in the rain today, my driving instructor said I did good, we practice the wipers and the defogger, and wow you guys are going so fast, in my opinion, sad that people have lost their lives in nyc because of not driving safely in bad weather, great info, will rewind, thanks for sharing🖒
why does he have a metric speedometer when all the speed limits signs use imperial.
It started raining hard all of a sudden when I was driving with my dad and I didn't know what to do since I was never told
Thank you again for all your great videos.
In your night time videos, you mentioned as a rule of thumb, to drive around 5-8km /h slower than the destinated speed limit.
In the rain, you mentioned to create a greater driving gap between you and the car in front.
As a rule of thumb whilst driving in the rain, should you also lower your driving speed by a certain measure? Thank you.
I Was In 1 of the Most scariest Situations Ever When I Drove With my Dad it was Raining Hard AF but I Managed to Drive on the Rain with my Windshield Wiper's on and Drove Slower Than the Speed limit.
What was it about driving in the rain that scared you my friend? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I Think it Was the intense Rain and the Pressure I felt while driving in the Rain It Really Felt Like I Was in the Sea as a Captain Making Sure my Ship woudnt Crash and Keeping it Steady cause I Drove in the Rain im More Confident To Be Able to Handle This Weather Condition as a Driver 😅.
Most informative video for driving in the rain thank you so much
Hi Clare Alvarez - 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
Thanks a lot
You are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I love how you are instructed where are from? Im planning on learning soon
Hi Marla Schreiber - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest could you please show me how to park in a parking ?
New driver and I live in Cali so it doesn't rain much but I wanna be prepared
Nice video,can you please do a video of how to 45 degree reverse park with a SUV
Hi ken steve - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. My I inquire as to where you're doing a reverse 45° angle park? All the best, Cheers Rick
thanks mr clean 😄
Hi Felipe - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great video, Rick. Could you do a video on driving in the snow or ice. Can you mention the pros and cons of using jake brakes or exhaust brakes during that situation? Also, when and if to apply chains or down shift. I have an RV and at some point would like to go north to experience the winter weather in some of the National parks. Thanks
Hi Miguel Rodriguez - Thank you for your request. I will put that on the list for your my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick. How do I deal with side mirror while driving in the rain because it is difficult to see
I love your video they always useful
Hi Christian contreras - Thank you for your compliment. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest is there any tips for how to relax behind the wheel i am having problems trying to relax
Hi Christian contreras - Thank you for your query. Have a look at this video my friend: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html Look for the topics are down in the description my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you 🙏🏼
Hi Manaksh Bhanushali - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
When it rains so hard here i can no longer see my lane lines cuz of light reflecting, any tips for that?
I have drive test on Monday. It snowed last night. So, roads are already covered with snow/ice bags and on Monday weather forecast is showing rain :,(
Hi VK Kapil - 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. Be sure you can turn on the wipers and defrost without looking my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Thank you very much for your videos and all the tips. I passed G2 exam today in my first try :) Will continue watching your vids for G exam next :) Thank You.
Hi VK Kapil - that is GREAT 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 Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
@@smartdrivetest Thank You very much. Sure I will. Your videos have been very helpful. I gave my exam in St Catharines. Yess I will plan a road trip this summer :) So excited. Thank You :)
So helpful
Hi Jo Vallejo - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Question: what is driving off the throttle? Does it mean without pressing gas? Or driving on neutral?
Thank you for the useful tips! I am a newbie driver and was recently driving in heavy rain on a highway. Turned out well, but I wanted to know what could be improved 😃
It means to simply take your foot off the accelerator (the gas pedal). So if the tires start to hydroplane, simply take your foot off the gas pedal and steer the vehicle in the direction you want to go. Happy to hear we could help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest crystal clear now!! thanks a lot and safe driving!😊
Idk about listening to a guy driving 80 in the rain! I could never lol even if it's not rediculously slippery. When I can't see the road I have to go so slow. Even with my AT tires. 🙀
Hi Sapphire Love Burlesque - it's 80kph (50mph) my friend. Yes, I wouldn't trust a guy doing 80mph in the rain either! 😬 All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest that makes much more sense, ty!
This is a brilliant video thanks gor your adviser MUCH love from England
i will SUBSCRIBE
Minnesotans need to hear your instructions because the drivers here drive haphazardly in inclement weather
Could be quite fun driving in the rain tbh
How to turn left on a yellow flashing light in bad weather? How to to drive in the rain in the city and intersections?
In my state, the law requires you to turn on your headlights whenever you're using your windshield wipers. If you don't, you're in violation of the law, which is not going to make your test examiner happy.
Awsome video, Rick. Thank you.\
Hi michael johnson - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks so much
This was very informative. Thank you
Hi Itsthebullinme love - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Don't go near the speed limit if your tires are 6+ years old. And spend some money on suspension if you want to go fast
Is it normal to squall tires when driving in the rain for beginners drivers?
Hi there - know that with the water on the road you have reduced traction. It’s also going to depend on the quality of your tires. Be gentle on the accelerator when getting started. All the best, Cheers Rick
When you say work the throttle you mean just take your leg off the gas and let it roll over the big puddle of water to prevent hydroplane?
Yes, my bad - throttle is gas pedal, or accelerator. Too much teaching semi-truck drivers and driving big trucks with diesel engines. Yes, just take your foot off the accelerator and steer the vehicle in the direction you want to go. Thanks for asking for clarification. Drop us a note if you have further questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest haha it’s ok thanks for the clarification
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Maybe I missed something but how much slower should we go from the speed limit
Most of the time--but not always--the flow of traffic is a pretty good speed to go. When the weather gets bad, traffic will slow down. If it's raining hard, work the throttle with your foot. Some times with a lot of rain, you'll hydroplane. All the best, Cheers Rick
Which high way let you go 100 mph
If roads are the most slipper during the first rainfall of the season, would the rainfall be the first of the meteorological or astronomical season?
i have fobia with wet road
what about speed in rain? same as speed limit or less .
But what if I have drag slicks on my car Rick?
What kind of dash cam do you have?
My test is on Friday and there is going to be a thunderstorm ⛈
me in southern California who doesn't know what rain is: interesting
I’m terrified of driving in the rain to the point where I won’t at all for any reason.
When was the last time you got into an accident?
Hi Spades340 - Thank you for your query. It's been awhile, why do you ask? All the best, Cheers Rick
What should I do when a truck cuts in front of me too closely? Also, what about when I'm on a multi-lane highway with lots of cars and no way to get a good distance from them?
I had to drive to Boston from Maine and back today/tonight, and both things occurred. In the first case, a wall of water would blind me for several seconds. In the latter case, spray from all the other cars made it impossible for me to see the road or its lines. It was terrifying.
The moment you notice the truck going into your lane start slowing down.
If the speed limit is 65, how fast should you drive in the rain?
55-60
I hydroplaned this morning on the freeway do you think I should get new tires? I was super scared
How hard was it raining - did you have your wipers on high? Where are you in the world? And was there water pooling on the road? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest not very hard. I live on California
I think my wipers were on low
Then yes, I would counsel you to go to a tire shop and have them check your tires. Bald tires are really susceptible to hydroplaning. All the best, Cheers Rick
Cold brakes will make you panic stop and skid once the brakes grab
Isn't it super ironic that such a heavy vehicle can just float on water on the road at certain speeds.
Not really ironic my friend - it's simply physics. It's like an airplane being able to fly. If you have enough speed and enough surface area, you can make the vehicle climb up on top of the wind or the water. It's like water skiing. You can't float when stopped, but pull the skier and s/he can climb on top of the water. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Isn't it super ironic that such a heavy vehicle can just float on water at certain sp- Nope I give up. You ruined my joke lmao!!!
@nintony2994 - it was a good joke!! 🤣
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7:06 as Gomer Pyle says... shame shame shame. Not maintaining your vehicle.