I want to say a huge thank you to this channel for helping me pass. I passed my driving test first time yesterday. It was extremely heavy rain, which was difficult to adapt to. It didn't help that I was nervous. I did occur 12 minors, although I know during my mocks I was doing far, far better. Almost all were 1 mark in most areas. I consider it down to nerves, the route I didn't know, and it was a hard route, and the conditions, (4 hours sleep doesn't help!). What helped me was, I would say out loud how I thought. ''I am reducing speed here, I want to make a larger space between me and the vehicle.'' On the duel carriage way, approaching a slip road. ''I am going to indicate right and move over, since it is safe to do so. I want to create space for those vehicles, that are joining us, given the rainy conditions.'' As I was waiting to pull off from a junction, ''I am not going to take this opportunity, given the conditions, I am going to wait for that black van to pass.'' And, finally, ''I am going to wait here during this manoeuvre. Those cars are oncoming, and I want to stay still so they can pass safely.'' I would also tell myself, I am going to drive this vehicle safely and with good control.
outstanding video as always! It really helps when real-life situations are analyzed. Planning and Anticipation is what we need while driving. Don't be that person who says "I have Priority"
I wish my instructor had dash cams as I’d like to watch my test back now, I know I’m learning daily now I’ve passed and as I’ve a few areas I’d like to feel more confident in or to clarify I’ve booked a driving lesson to go over them and think that will boost my knowledge and confidence.
Thanks for sharing these real driving test videos. I feel the nervousness of the driving candidates and helps me question a manoeuvre when driving independently. Keep sending more of these informative video clips 😊
6:44... so what did the lorry exactly want to do? Did they want to do reverse parking on the left side of the road? then why was the hazard warning light on?
They wanted to reverse into the petrol station on the right. However it wasn’t very obvious, so the driver got too close before they realised. With more experience they might have given them more space to manoeuvre.
4:56 - in this case arguably could have pulled away safely if accelerated enough and had someone else not applied the footbrake for them... many people would take that gap in reality without causing the person behind to brake. note its unlikely to be the indicating that was the problem but the actual moving of the vehicle. I also noticed how this example wasn't included at the end of this video... 🤔
Everything looks much further away in dashcam footage, as it has a very wide angle lens. That car was definitely too close to pull away safely, so the examiner was correct to give a fail. It was the driver that stopped that car in that example.
The red car was already positioning in the centre of the road when the candidate decided to signal, and was already committed to overtaking the candidate's car at speed. A right-hand signal to an experienced driver could mean that the candidate will (1) swing out to the wrong side of the road and either make a U-turn or reverse into a driveway, or (2) pull away immediately. Either way, a signal being this late would force the driver to take evasive action. Compare this with the hazard signal at 6:21 that was given early but the other candidate took far too long to respond to.
HI, how to move off safely confused me at 5:04, assume it's busy time and cars kept passing by which Im hardly able to a find a gap to move off. When it happens, should I start to signal right to show others I want to move off? If they give up their priority, I don't understand why it will be a fail? As signal is to communicate to other cars, if I need to wait until all clear, what's the point of signalling? I look forward to your reply. Thanks very much!
I wish we lived close to Bury. My wife was learning to drive, she spent a lot of money on lessons, we changed the car to one similar she was learning in, and I had a dual control fitted, then increased the insurance to cover my wife. She passed her theory, then for a number of reasons had to stop the lessons. Going out with me didn't really work, as she kept telling me that her former instructor didnt tell me to do this or that. Now she has given up completely. Very frustrating, especially as her theory runs out in early 2024.
The lorry reversing into the garage forecourt was surely poor roadcraft on the part of the lorry driver .. Just stopping in the road on the wrong side of the centre line with hazards on doesn’t mean anything. HGV drivers are too often guilty of the “I’m bigger than you” bullying method of driving, and this is a classic example. Poor planning by the HGV driver, the learner couldn’t be expected to mind read and correct for someone else’s driving faults. Interested in your opinion..
Fail at the hump back bridge was very harsh/ wrong IMO. You could clearly see that there was no bus or lorry coming and there was enough space no doubt for 2 cars (the bridge isn't going to open a car door after all)! Speed also appeared to be slow already.
The first exit of the roundabout is directly in front of me, at 12 o 'clock positive, How should I signal? Is it the signal left when I enter the circle?
With the last one though. If you are approaching that narrow bridge, Were you suppose to stop just before the bridge and give way (in that instance, for that small vehicle)? even though you both can fit. Or just reduce your speed as you both cross the bridge? He/She definitely was going fast in the video.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchoolwhat if someone is behind you? Is safely giving way to a small car like that still a good idea in that situation or should you just slow down and cross the bridge as well? As drivers behind you will probably be agitated that you’re not crossing? And isn’t making someone brake a fail / slow down? Hope that makes sense
yeah, i'm not sure about that one. A fail seems harsh? There was enough room for them both, clearly. I'm guessing just slowing down a fair bit before getting the to bridge would not have resulted in a serious fault
I really don't understand why not 1 of those 3 vehicles let that first fail in before the roundabout.... The state of drivers on our roads is simply insane, that's the simplest thing in the world to do
I'm curious what would happen if you've taken the wrong lane at a roundabout, and the only safe thing to do now would be to take an exit that leads to the motorway. I'm pretty sure it would be a fail because you're dragging the poor examiner onto a motorway, but technically it's not illegal anymore for learners to go on the motorway with an ADI and dual controls, so maybe if the examiner has ADI certs you'd get away with it.
It would be illegal to go onto a Motorway on a test, as an examiner isn't a qualified ADI. We expect the examiner would direct the driver or help them steer to avoid going onto the motorway at all costs.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks, so it would be preferable (i.e. less unsafe) to continue around the roundabout. There's a roundabout like this near me, where the exit to motorway is just after the exit everyone takes during test. I've always wondered if anyone has ever done that.
This real test fail videos are very good for learners before test day.
I want to say a huge thank you to this channel for helping me pass.
I passed my driving test first time yesterday. It was extremely heavy rain, which was difficult to adapt to. It didn't help that I was nervous. I did occur 12 minors, although I know during my mocks I was doing far, far better. Almost all were 1 mark in most areas. I consider it down to nerves, the route I didn't know, and it was a hard route, and the conditions, (4 hours sleep doesn't help!).
What helped me was, I would say out loud how I thought. ''I am reducing speed here, I want to make a larger space between me and the vehicle.'' On the duel carriage way, approaching a slip road. ''I am going to indicate right and move over, since it is safe to do so. I want to create space for those vehicles, that are joining us, given the rainy conditions.'' As I was waiting to pull off from a junction, ''I am not going to take this opportunity, given the conditions, I am going to wait for that black van to pass.'' And, finally, ''I am going to wait here during this manoeuvre. Those cars are oncoming, and I want to stay still so they can pass safely.''
I would also tell myself, I am going to drive this vehicle safely and with good control.
Very well done! 🚙👌🏼😃
Well done
outstanding video as always! It really helps when real-life situations are analyzed. Planning and Anticipation is what we need while driving. Don't be that person who says "I have Priority"
I wish my instructor had dash cams as I’d like to watch my test back now, I know I’m learning daily now I’ve passed and as I’ve a few areas I’d like to feel more confident in or to clarify I’ve booked a driving lesson to go over them and think that will boost my knowledge and confidence.
Thanks for sharing these real driving test videos. I feel the nervousness of the driving candidates and helps me question a manoeuvre when driving independently. Keep sending more of these informative video clips 😊
I really appreciate this channel. I failed 3 times which after I started following you guys here. I'm pleased to say that I passed today 😃
That's great to hear! Well done :-)
Very helpful, thank you!
Wonderful realistic video 👍👍👍
These type of videos are really good. Keep them coming. Thanks
6:44... so what did the lorry exactly want to do? Did they want to do reverse parking on the left side of the road? then why was the hazard warning light on?
They wanted to reverse into the petrol station on the right. However it wasn’t very obvious, so the driver got too close before they realised. With more experience they might have given them more space to manoeuvre.
4:56 - in this case arguably could have pulled away safely if accelerated enough and had someone else not applied the footbrake for them... many people would take that gap in reality without causing the person behind to brake. note its unlikely to be the indicating that was the problem but the actual moving of the vehicle.
I also noticed how this example wasn't included at the end of this video... 🤔
Everything looks much further away in dashcam footage, as it has a very wide angle lens. That car was definitely too close to pull away safely, so the examiner was correct to give a fail. It was the driver that stopped that car in that example.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool the learner broke themself?
The red car was already positioning in the centre of the road when the candidate decided to signal, and was already committed to overtaking the candidate's car at speed. A right-hand signal to an experienced driver could mean that the candidate will (1) swing out to the wrong side of the road and either make a U-turn or reverse into a driveway, or (2) pull away immediately. Either way, a signal being this late would force the driver to take evasive action. Compare this with the hazard signal at 6:21 that was given early but the other candidate took far too long to respond to.
Yes.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool makes much more sense with all ur additional info. thanks
HI, how to move off safely confused me at 5:04, assume it's busy time and cars kept passing by which Im hardly able to a find a gap to move off. When it happens, should I start to signal right to show others I want to move off? If they give up their priority, I don't understand why it will be a fail? As signal is to communicate to other cars, if I need to wait until all clear, what's the point of signalling? I look forward to your reply. Thanks very much!
This clip might help:
th-cam.com/video/e7uYp0sUq3o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qbVY31EM6XRkfN_v&t=125
Thank you
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Glad you enjoy it!
For test fail 1, could you wait and indicate right, and wait for someone to let you move into the right lane?
No, as you'd still be trying to turn right from the left lane. Instead, just turn left as the road markings show.
I wish we lived close to Bury. My wife was learning to drive, she spent a lot of money on lessons, we changed the car to one similar
she was learning in, and I had a dual control fitted, then increased the insurance to cover my wife. She passed her theory, then for
a number of reasons had to stop the lessons. Going out with me didn't really work, as she kept telling me that her former instructor
didnt tell me to do this or that. Now she has given up completely. Very frustrating, especially as her theory runs out in early 2024.
I'm from bury Manchester.
I have been learning since 2017.
Can you help me. I realy want to pass my test. 😢
The lorry reversing into the garage forecourt was surely poor roadcraft on the part of the lorry driver .. Just stopping in the road on the wrong side of the centre line with hazards on doesn’t mean anything. HGV drivers are too often guilty of the “I’m bigger than you” bullying method of driving, and this is a classic example. Poor planning by the HGV driver, the learner couldn’t be expected to mind read and correct for someone else’s driving faults. Interested in your opinion..
Fail at the hump back bridge was very harsh/ wrong IMO. You could clearly see that there was no bus or lorry coming and there was enough space no doubt for 2 cars (the bridge isn't going to open a car door after all)! Speed also appeared to be slow already.
Lmao speed wasn't low at all
Thank you for your videos, I passed on first attempt today with one minor fault.🎉
Excellent - well done! 🚙👌🏼😄
Hi guys! What do you do if an examiner asks you to pull up on the left asking you to ignore that there’s a drive way?
Just park somewhere safe. There shouldn’t ever be a need to block a driveway - stop just before or afterwards. 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks alot
I have my practical in march best advise to pass my test?
I have revised for show me tell me but parallel parking and reverse i would probs fail on 😢
We have a whole playlist of tips!!! th-cam.com/play/PLzlPScQvpv6kwlUcb1Dl2EsA8Dc02_zFS.html
Great example ❤
Thanks it was very helpful 🎉
Thank you
The first exit of the roundabout is directly in front of me, at 12 o 'clock positive, How should I signal? Is it the signal left when I enter the circle?
This video might help: Ultimate Guide to Roundabouts th-cam.com/video/286WnNKrIwk/w-d-xo.html 👍🏼
Do we have any latest video of this?
There are 3 videos so far showing real driving test fails - have you seen them all?
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I think I saw 2 of those videos. Could you please share all of them here again?
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With the last one though.
If you are approaching that narrow bridge, Were you suppose to stop just before the bridge and give way (in that instance, for that small vehicle)? even though you both can fit. Or just reduce your speed as you both cross the bridge?
He/She definitely was going fast in the video.
Either option would have made it safer.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchoolwhat if someone is behind you? Is safely giving way to a small car like that still a good idea in that situation or should you just slow down and cross the bridge as well? As drivers behind you will probably be agitated that you’re not crossing? And isn’t making someone brake a fail / slow down? Hope that makes sense
yeah, i'm not sure about that one. A fail seems harsh? There was enough room for them both, clearly. I'm guessing just slowing down a fair bit before getting the to bridge would not have resulted in a serious fault
I really don't understand why not 1 of those 3 vehicles let that first fail in before the roundabout....
The state of drivers on our roads is simply insane, that's the simplest thing in the world to do
Our driver didn’t indicate right before entering the roundabout, so the other drivers didn’t know we wanted to change lanes.
Hello dear this is really helpful vedio my test is on 25 octobr i hope pass my test in 1st time 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷🌷
Good luck!!🤞🏼
You are goodies 😊
I’ve got my test on 9th august
You can do it! 🤞🏼
This is really justified fail.. Omg.. Don't be nervous and stressed so much during test..
Cars, is fast. VROOM
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I’m soo confused about first video but maybe it was wrong lane
Yes - they used the left lane to turn right!
Clip 4, he just wanted to race bmw driver!
Hope i will not do at all this things 😅, God bless me
That music is so annoying 😮
I'm curious what would happen if you've taken the wrong lane at a roundabout, and the only safe thing to do now would be to take an exit that leads to the motorway. I'm pretty sure it would be a fail because you're dragging the poor examiner onto a motorway, but technically it's not illegal anymore for learners to go on the motorway with an ADI and dual controls, so maybe if the examiner has ADI certs you'd get away with it.
It would be illegal to go onto a Motorway on a test, as an examiner isn't a qualified ADI. We expect the examiner would direct the driver or help them steer to avoid going onto the motorway at all costs.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks, so it would be preferable (i.e. less unsafe) to continue around the roundabout. There's a roundabout like this near me, where the exit to motorway is just after the exit everyone takes during test. I've always wondered if anyone has ever done that.