I passed my test this morning with 2 minors! Thank you so much for your videos they really helped me a lot! Especially the mock test videos, I found it so useful learning from others. Good luck to everyone taking their tests soon!
I love how down to earth, smiley and understanding you are. It means a lot for me to see an instructor care so much. Wish you were my driving instructor instead.
Nice video! Really like how you're both on the same wavelength. It's reassuring to see and hear that even experienced drivers make faults from time to time
Got my driving test in exactly 2 weeks and seeing this was so helpful. The way you explained everything simply but yet effectively as to why you're doing everything and the reasons/dangers behind things is so helpful. Thank you so much have learnt a lot!
Excellent video and insightful too! You don’t need to do a perfect drive to pass your test but knowing the roads is handy so nothing unexpected … as with a learner you’re thinking of 10 things at once I.e gears, mirrors , signs , other cars etc so as long as you can remove those thoughts I.e knowing road speed etc on what road, limits the work/ stress you have to do
Shannon is one of the best, if not, the best driving instructor i have met. she taught me morden only 2 in hours resulting to get my driving licence from an area i have never been before. her teaching strength is absolutely marvelous.
i like Shannon's voice and if i was based in London I would love to be taught by either one of u! This was a fun video and both your personalities are the main reason along with the high quality filming equipment
You don’t have to be a perfect driver to pass your driving test, but you must not get any serious or dangerous faults, exceed 15 faults or keep on making the same fault over and over, cos the examiner can mark it as a serious driving fault.
Thank you so much for your videos specially these one in tolworth , I passed my test yesterday in tolworth and good luck for everyone had his test soon .
@@DrivingSchoolTV he failed sadly. We have had such a have time getting a good instructor. We need you or one of your team over in Coventry or Leicester.
am from Barbados 🇧🇧 an I can't get the app download.but watching how u instruct your students it just amazes me an make me comfortable doing my driving lessons
Bruhhhhhhhh----Ur contents are soooo educational to Leaners and even more so to Experienced drivers...I Still Learn Something New each time i was your videos
Yes there are! hah!! its a really nice place to drive though! it feels like the roads are well thought out and laid out properly not all random like london, which was clearly designed for horse and cart 😂
Thank you for the videos. I passed today in tolworth after only 30 min practice there with 1 minor. I could remember your scream at missing the speed sign and that had me looking out for them everywhere 😂
If only test examiners would be allowed to talk to the person taking the test like you two are, to ask the reasoning behind what they have just done, or are about to do, instead of just judging what happens when they have done it. Surely that would be better for all involved. Someone planning far ahead will have a different answer to someone reacting to what happens 50ft or 100 ft from the junction or roundabout for example.
Sometimes it would be useful to know why a pupil has done something but that could prompt the testee into realising theyve made a mistake and to not do it again. or make them anxious in thinking theyve made a mistake! the best thing to do is commentate your drive for the examiner so they dont have to wonder why you did something ;)
Lovely video - Loved the conversation and snippets here and there. Please bring her on again - Perhaps you'll manage to pass in 5mins on the 2nd attempt. There's a Magic Roundabout in Swindon (8+ Roundabout)
Well that was interesting seeing you put to the test, Franco! :D That route looked dead hard in places! I'm an advanced learner so I've just booked in my theory (gonna check out that app btw, thanks for that). Definitely get Shannon back again, she was great. And you two def should do that Wales route! 😂
I have been teaching my two youngest kids to drive and found this really useful thanks for doing this. A good place for you to do a "Road Trip" is to the "Magic Roundabout" at Hemel Hempstead, it's been a long time since I have driven it but I will always remember the first time I drove it and it would be useful for any driver to have an instructional video on how it should be driven.
Haha Francis unlucky my friend! I imagine its very easily done especially in areas we are unfamiliar with. I expect I will fail a few myself in the near future. Great video as always!
Good video. Used to be a postie around Surbiton / Tolworth but I'm an instructor now. I would not pass around there if I didnt have knowledge from driving the roads everyday as a postman. Made me laugh when you said about the relaxed area.. that's maple road, not a place you want to be in rush hour 😂 Also at 8 min 40 there is an exit before the one you took. Would that be marked as a minor as you had a left signal on?
Great video! I'm so confused with the following distance at 18:07, i thought it looks like a big gap. I've seen on other channels' mock test videos that people get faults for this. Does the distance need to be bigger when you are on a fast road like that? And is there a way to know if you are following at the correct distance, other than the two second rule?
Hiya i have my test in August at hither green but not 100% sure if my instructor has taught me everything I need to know he hasn't done show me or tell me questions at all just wondering if you could give me a mock test and how much you charge
Did I miss a manoeuvre? And a tell me/show me question? Enjoyed this video though 🙂 Ive been passed 4 weeks now and I try to keep up with these type of videos, to minimise any bad habits happening! 😬
When turning from traffic light controlled junction onto a dual carriageway where o oh you will be entering as oncoming traffic has a red light are you allowed to turn left straight into the right hand lane as you need to turn right at an island 100yards away?
Yes if it's clear in the right! but if the road you're turning from is two lanes you might have another car turning with you on the right of you so id suggest keeping left around the bend and moving across when you're driving in a straight line :)
How do you set up your satnav/google maps so that it tells you the driving route around Tolworth? I’ve bene trying for ages but still can’t figure it out.
It only works on the tom tom. We’re basically going in a big circle passing waypoints. Google maps doesn’t let you set routes you can only go from start to destination
I just checked the manual for the 25. It supports routes! You can design the route on tom tom mydrive (website) and then sync it to your device using the tom tom desktop app. Another way would be to use the record a route feature in the device main menu, drive the route and then save it so you can drive it again. Hope that makes sense!
@@DrivingSchoolTV Omg no way 😄. Thank you so much Francis. Really appreciate you looking it up 👍🏾. I’d like wished I asked you earlier. Got my test tomorrow so might do a quick one before my test.
Hey no they don’t. There will be a blue sign before the bus lane telling you when it’s in operation. If there’s no times on it and the sign just says bus lane then it’s always in operation. Hope that helps!
Francis has this habit of always resting his foot on the clutch while driving. I heard others not recommend that at all. I wonder if he thinks that doesnt mtter at all.
There is a spray you can use on the glass to stop them steaming up or try tucking the mask under the glasses and make it tight around your nose 😊 hope this helps!
I failed for turning slow into residential roads I was doing about 5mph so as not to have to brake harsly for hazzards like cars pedestrians as I emerged into the new roads where visibilty is limited.
Ahh yeah that must be annoying when you think you’re being double safe. But sometimes going too slowly can be more dangerous because other people won’t expect you to be going that speed. Have you got another test booked?
Yeah I’m sure you were doing the appropriate speed on straights but appropriate speed also applies to corners. Have you got a good instructor that can advise more?
How come they’re not wearing face masks? Only asking because my instructor makes me wear a mask and being pregnant, doesn’t make breathing easy. My instructor refuses to wear a mask and she’s not exempt 🙃
Wait what? Your instructor doesn’t wear a mask but makes you wear a mask? 😂🤦♂️ You can definitely find instructors that will teach you without a mask if you’re struggling! And if you have an exemption you can apply for your driving test without a mask too. We’re following the exemption for filming film/tv/video content
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I think it’s Shannon’s turn next, bit of competition 😊
I just passed this morning. Your videos have helped me a lot. Good luck everyone that has a test coming up, you got this 👍🏽
Congrats!!!🤩🎊👏🎉🥳
I passed my test this morning with 2 minors! Thank you so much for your videos they really helped me a lot! Especially the mock test videos, I found it so useful learning from others. Good luck to everyone taking their tests soon!
Congrats Lily!!! Thats an AMAZING result!
I like Shannon the way she speaks...🥰
I love how down to earth, smiley and understanding you are. It means a lot for me to see an instructor care so much. Wish you were my driving instructor instead.
Shannon is really cool, I bet her students love her. She is a natural teacher
shannon seems really cool fantastic clear instructions hope we see her take a mock test
I watch your videos quite often and i feel that this is by far the best one. Shannon is brilliant and you two should make more videos. Good luck
Thank you she’ll be back for sure! If you think this was good wait till you see what we’re releasing next Thursday 😍
Nice video! Really like how you're both on the same wavelength. It's reassuring to see and hear that even experienced drivers make faults from time to time
Haha I really should have got the speed right but I guess it makes for an entertaining video 😃
4:37 These side camera's are awesome!
The extra 1/2 cams before moving out into the main road is a brilliant addition to the channel Francis 🔥
Thanks :) we're always innovating to bring you the best driving videos on TH-cam!!
Got my driving test in exactly 2 weeks and seeing this was so helpful. The way you explained everything simply but yet effectively as to why you're doing everything and the reasons/dangers behind things is so helpful. Thank you so much have learnt a lot!
Thank you!! Stay tuned and subscribe we’ve got soo much more content for you coming! And check out the Bromley Walkthrough 😉
Excellent video and insightful too!
You don’t need to do a perfect drive to pass your test but knowing the roads is handy so nothing unexpected … as with a learner you’re thinking of 10 things at once I.e gears, mirrors , signs , other cars etc so as long as you can remove those thoughts I.e knowing road speed etc on what road, limits the work/ stress you have to do
Exactly! Great tips as always Niki! 😊
Shannon is one of the best, if not, the best driving instructor i have met. she taught me morden only 2 in hours resulting to get my driving licence from an area i have never been before. her teaching strength is absolutely marvelous.
Passed my driving test yesterday with 4 minors. Watched loads of your videos and mock tests and it really helped me. Thank you.
Yay Kate!! Congrats 🥳🙌👏🤩
i like Shannon's voice and if i was based in London I would love to be taught by either one of u! This was a fun video and both your personalities are the main reason along with the high quality filming equipment
Thanks so much Sofia!! Appreciate the positivity :D
You guys are great together, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Hopefully you do more collaborations in the future. 🙂
We’ll have Shannon back soon for SURE!
@@DrivingSchoolTV Awesome! 😁
Learnt a lot from this video. Loved listening to the chat.
You don’t have to be a perfect driver to pass your driving test, but you must not get any serious or dangerous faults, exceed 15 faults or keep on making the same fault over and over, cos the examiner can mark it as a serious driving fault.
Thank you so much for your videos specially these one in tolworth , I passed my test yesterday in tolworth and good luck for everyone had his test soon .
Just loving these I’m 48 and had my licence since 17 and still find these so helpful even as an old dog. 👍👍❤️. Well done on the past 😂😂
Haha thanks Steve! How did Tyler get on?
@@DrivingSchoolTV he failed sadly. We have had such a have time getting a good instructor. We need you or one of your team over in Coventry or Leicester.
Love this channel - learning so so much!
Glad you enjoy it!
I love when these videos are in areas I know/recognise
am from Barbados 🇧🇧 an I can't get the app download.but watching how u instruct your students it just amazes me an make me comfortable doing my driving lessons
Bruhhhhhhhh----Ur contents are soooo educational to Leaners and even more so
to Experienced drivers...I Still Learn Something New each time i was your videos
Thanks Alain! Appreciate having you on board 😊
omg I was just practising driving in Milton Keynes earlier today and I can confirm there definitely is a lot of roundabouts 😂
Yes there are! hah!! its a really nice place to drive though! it feels like the roads are well thought out and laid out properly not all random like london, which was clearly designed for horse and cart 😂
Thank you for the videos. I passed today in tolworth after only 30 min practice there with 1 minor. I could remember your scream at missing the speed sign and that had me looking out for them everywhere 😂
Great video😅. Looking forward to Shannon’s mock test👏 and the trip to Wales👍
She is the best driving instructor! Was mine some years ago.
If only test examiners would be allowed to talk to the person taking the test like you two are, to ask the reasoning behind what they have just done, or are about to do, instead of just judging what happens when they have done it. Surely that would be better for all involved. Someone planning far ahead will have a different answer to someone reacting to what happens 50ft or 100 ft from the junction or roundabout for example.
Sometimes it would be useful to know why a pupil has done something but that could prompt the testee into realising theyve made a mistake and to not do it again. or make them anxious in thinking theyve made a mistake! the best thing to do is commentate your drive for the examiner so they dont have to wonder why you did something ;)
Really useful tips. Shannon is really good. Please get her involved with more of your contents. Thank you.
Thank you! Will do! She's amazing :)
Lovely video - Loved the conversation and snippets here and there. Please bring her on again - Perhaps you'll manage to pass in 5mins on the 2nd attempt.
There's a Magic Roundabout in Swindon (8+ Roundabout)
All the best Shannon
such a power duo, Shannon is lovely
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Well that was interesting seeing you put to the test, Franco! :D That route looked dead hard in places! I'm an advanced learner so I've just booked in my theory (gonna check out that app btw, thanks for that). Definitely get Shannon back again, she was great. And you two def should do that Wales route! 😂
Btw, nice ruse there with the clickbait-y title!! 😅
😂 wasn’t trying to be clickbaity I would have given myself a fail there for sure
I have been teaching my two youngest kids to drive and found this really useful thanks for doing this. A good place for you to do a "Road Trip" is to the "Magic Roundabout" at Hemel Hempstead, it's been a long time since I have driven it but I will always remember the first time I drove it and it would be useful for any driver to have an instructional video on how it should be driven.
Lovely thanks for the suggestion Andy and hope your kids are doing well 😁🙌
I failed my practical driving test in 5 mins a couple of days ago. Haha thought I was the only one, this video made me feel better XD
How did you fail?
@@plustube0977 Move off - Control
Control - Steering
@@AbraarKhan123 Unlucky bro, you’ll pass the next one easy! 🙌🏽
Me too haha. Did u find another test?
Well done, smooth drive! I'd like to see a road trip to Wales. Make Shannon take a mock test there 😂
Hah love it!! I have to be really kind to Shannon like she was to me though :)
Brave man lol. Well done dude. Awesome video 📹
Thanks Taz 😁
My driving test is fast approaching😬. Excellent and very informative video, I’ve learned a lot from it🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thanks for this video !! Very helpful
28:07 - not me doing my test in barking 😂😂😂 yeah it’s grim lol
Haha you know it 😂
Haha Francis unlucky my friend! I imagine its very easily done especially in areas we are unfamiliar with. I expect I will fail a few myself in the near future. Great video as always!
In the very near future 😉
Good video. Used to be a postie around Surbiton / Tolworth but I'm an instructor now. I would not pass around there if I didnt have knowledge from driving the roads everyday as a postman.
Made me laugh when you said about the relaxed area.. that's maple road, not a place you want to be in rush hour 😂
Also at 8 min 40 there is an exit before the one you took. Would that be marked as a minor as you had a left signal on?
Yess! Please come to Wales! Cardiff has great roads for learner drivers.
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Great video! I'm so confused with the following distance at 18:07, i thought it looks like a big gap. I've seen on other channels' mock test videos that people get faults for this. Does the distance need to be bigger when you are on a fast road like that? And is there a way to know if you are following at the correct distance, other than the two second rule?
the awkward moment when you drove past my car had me laughing
No way!! Which one was your car?
The silver citreon just before the old lady
What’s the time in the video??
Ohh the big car that passed us going the other way?? 😆🤩 cool did you notice us filming??
Nah I didn’t notice, i was on a driving lesson with the instructor but doing the test in my car got a test on the 12th july 21 in tolworth lol
Tolworth driving test routes are a dream
Sick vid 💪🏾
35:24 did he say "it's not over until the fat lady sings." 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Sings!!
you had me there for a second.
So helpful, thanks man 👌
Happy to help!
1 yard is roughly 90cm so it's less than 1 metre. Excellent content as always.
Haha no way is it really?!? I have no idea how much a yard is my mum told Me it was a bit Longer 😂🤦♂️
Oh dear! No good at metric😅... sorry!
Well done! Test Shannon next time haha
I need to!!
Hi Francis are you still doing lessons? I had you for a few lessons before covid and would like to continue if you’re available!! Thanks :)
🤩 messaged you
A heads up around 10:00 - a metre is slightly more than a yard (9 metres is approx 10 yards)
😂 thank you Jenny I’ve been pulled up on that a lot on this one 🙈
every day is a school day eh!
Not Francis sending for me in the video
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😂 next time!!
@@DrivingSchoolTV 😂😂😂😂
@@nouraserroukh4945 I knew he was referring to your mock test lol I was about to comment 😭😂😂😂
Proper sending shots ain’t he!
@@nouraserroukh4945 😂😂😭😭😭
Is taking your hands off the steering wheel a minor?
I like Shannon, does she still offer driving lessons?
Great vid! Could you do this for hither green please
Glad you like it! We will get more instructors to team up with
Hiya i have my test in August at hither green but not 100% sure if my instructor has taught me everything I need to know he hasn't done show me or tell me questions at all just wondering if you could give me a mock test and how much you charge
August is a few weeks away and show me tell me questions take about ten minutes to teach. What else have you not covered? If you're worried ask them!
Did I miss a manoeuvre?
And a tell me/show me question?
Enjoyed this video though 🙂
Ive been passed 4 weeks now and I try to keep up with these type of videos, to minimise any bad habits happening! 😬
Thanks kerry!! The aim of the video was to help with test tips and how to drive but next time you can watch me mess up/ace a manoeuvre ☺️
Shannon looks like the examiner I actually had
The 5 roundabouts in one is called the magic roundabout in Swindon
Thats the one!!!!
@@DrivingSchoolTV Hemel Hempstead has one with 6 mini roundabouts.
When turning from traffic light controlled junction onto a dual carriageway where o oh you will be entering as oncoming traffic has a red light are you allowed to turn left straight into the right hand lane as you need to turn right at an island 100yards away?
Yes if it's clear in the right! but if the road you're turning from is two lanes you might have another car turning with you on the right of you so id suggest keeping left around the bend and moving across when you're driving in a straight line :)
Wait I thought the time shown on the bus lane sign is the time you are not allowed to use the bus lane??
Yes correct! The time shows when it is a bus lane and you can’t use it. All other times it’s not a bus Lane and you should drive in it!
My test is in Mitchum next week
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I have got my driving test on Friday I hope I’ll pass.
You got this!!
How do you set up your satnav/google maps so that it tells you the driving route around Tolworth? I’ve bene trying for ages but still can’t figure it out.
It only works on the tom tom. We’re basically going in a big circle passing waypoints. Google maps doesn’t let you set routes you can only go from start to destination
@@DrivingSchoolTV Ohhh I see. I have a TomTom Start 25. Can I set up a driving test route around Tolworth on all models of TomTom?
I just checked the manual for the 25. It supports routes! You can design the route on tom tom mydrive (website) and then sync it to your device using the tom tom desktop app. Another way would be to use the record a route feature in the device main menu, drive the route and then save it so you can drive it again. Hope that makes sense!
@@DrivingSchoolTV Omg no way 😄. Thank you so much Francis. Really appreciate you looking it up 👍🏾. I’d like wished I asked you earlier. Got my test tomorrow so might do a quick one before my test.
Good luck Logan! Done worry about routes just be confident and show them what ya made of ☺️🙌
Do all bus lanes have the same times in operation?
Hey no they don’t. There will be a blue sign before the bus lane telling you when it’s in operation. If there’s no times on it and the sign just says bus lane then it’s always in operation. Hope that helps!
You claim to have failed but the examiner stipulates that you have passed. How so????
One of test routes near me starts with 5 roundabouts close together.
wow where is that??
@@DrivingSchoolTV is co Down Northern Ireland
No manoeuvres? 🤣🤣🤣 you guys should definitely go to wales.
ROAD TRIIIIIPPPPPP!!!
HOW THE TABLES HAVE TURNED
Haha exactly!
Francis has this habit of always resting his foot on the clutch while driving. I heard others not recommend that at all. I wonder if he thinks that doesnt mtter at all.
Magic roundabout in Swindon
Oh yeah good one! I've heard thats crazy
English(?) Roads look like a nightmare. I prefer my Rural New Zealand roads.
Actually yard is slightly less than meter, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters.
Noted, thanks!
BTW why no mask? Did I miss something? I hate mask with glasses always fogs up when I drive
There is a spray you can use on the glass to stop them steaming up or try tucking the mask under the glasses and make it tight around your nose 😊 hope this helps!
@@DrivingSchoolTV thanks! Got a driving test in less than two weeks, watching anything possible panicking
Noooo half the battle is confidence and believing in yourself!!!
I failed for turning slow into residential roads I was doing about 5mph so as not to have to brake harsly for hazzards like cars pedestrians as I emerged into the new roads where visibilty is limited.
Ahh yeah that must be annoying when you think you’re being double safe. But sometimes going too slowly can be more dangerous because other people won’t expect you to be going that speed. Have you got another test booked?
@@DrivingSchoolTV yes In December, but I was doing the close to the speed limit on 30 & 40 mph roads
Yeah I’m sure you were doing the appropriate speed on straights but appropriate speed also applies to corners. Have you got a good instructor that can advise more?
@@DrivingSchoolTV my instructor actually tells me to give it more gas when turning in junctions but was extra careful during the test
Yard is actually less than a meter, around 91cm.
Haha thanks 😊 been picked up on that a few times. Every day is a school day!
theory is doing mock tests all the time.
Two hands on the wheel big man
Thanks for the tips lol 👍
- If You Break The Speed Limit Isn't It An Automatic Fail?
Usually!! But I’ve definitely seen people get away with speeding for short periods. It’s not usual though
PASSED
🙌👏🤩 that’s how it’s done! Congrats!!
Aww ! What a great video ! Francis you failed ! 😅😅😅
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The gear "fault" wasn't a fault
The rest of us don’t have any hope 💔
Looool l fully wasn’t concentrating 😂
Nice car!!
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ehhhh DO THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUNT
27:17 , no right light for the mom ? wtf
British roads look scary to drive on 😳
LOL if you're in Jamaica the roads over there are like a thrill ride. It's like theres NO RULES!!!
Yess go to wales 😄
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I think you forgot to do your manoeuvre 😂
shhhh dont tell shannon!!
😂😂
Surely speeding is a serious and not a minor?
Usually!! I would have failed me. But I’ve definitely seen people get away with speeding for short periods. It’s not usual though
@@DrivingSchoolTV fair enough pal, I wasn't digging by the way
31:28 no right light wtf
Let her do the test and u be the test mark
That's the plan!!! Coming soon! ;)
Dude the title says you failed and you passed like what the fuck
Did I though… speeding?!
How come they’re not wearing face masks? Only asking because my instructor makes me wear a mask and being pregnant, doesn’t make breathing easy.
My instructor refuses to wear a mask and she’s not exempt 🙃
Wait what? Your instructor doesn’t wear a mask but makes you wear a mask? 😂🤦♂️
You can definitely find instructors that will teach you without a mask if you’re struggling! And if you have an exemption you can apply for your driving test without a mask too.
We’re following the exemption for filming film/tv/video content
@@DrivingSchoolTV Thank you for responding!
Didn’t know about the driving test. Will keep that in mind.