It's incredible how easily you get failed on the test, considering 'aggressive, fast, dangerous' driving on the test is still 90% more docile than most drivers on UK roads.
She strated off great, but with every mistake she kept losing confidence. I'm sure she'll be a good, competent driver, though. Her control is excellent.
I was tested heavily on my driving test, it was like I was in a hazard perception test. People randomly stepping into the road, Lorries reversing onto the main roads, cyclists appearing out of nowhere. It was crazy but I passed with 3 minors!
I had a chance to have 1 lesson with Richard and I recommend him to everyone. I only left because I wanted an hour lesson instead of 2-hour lessons. He was very professional but at the same time comforting. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to learn how to drive to near perfection. He takes his job very seriously and in a very pleasant way. He is one of the best driving instructors in Colchester. Would definitely recommend Richard.
She was doing so well until the park, that hindered her confidence thus making her more likely to make little mistakes and get more frazzled! You did a great job Becca!!
I can’t tell you how valuable this video is, especially being able to see the mph and gear. Becca is such a skilled driver, she will have no trouble passing when the time comes.
You did a great job Becca. Don't let the faults get to you. Richard couldn't give you a license even if you passed, so it's much better to fail on a mock and learn from mistakes rather than encounter those kinds of situations for the first time on your real test. I also imagine that being on camera made you a little more anxious. You drive better than a lot of the people on the road with a license, let's be honest!
Today I passed my driving test first time with only 2 minors. Had 28 hours of lessons and thanks to these videos and my instructor 😃 good luck everyone.
@@freytpereira1435 OMGGG 😲 I JUST SAW YOUR REPLY AND I ALSO PASSED ON THE 21ST OF DEC IN MANAUAL HAVING DOING ~ 28 hrs as well 😅😅 crazy how time flies Edit: I got 6 minors and reverse bay park in the test like as soon as the test started
Passed my test first time and having watched all your videos it would be ignorant to not come and say thank you. So much of what I saw just gave me that boost of confidence I needed. So... Thank you. EDIT: Just FYI I got these minors for anyone who may or may not be wondering Control - Gears, 2 Clearance, 1 Move off - Safety, 1 Signals - Necessary, 1 Awareness / Planning, 1 Position/normal stop, 1 Positioning - Normal driving, 1
I wanted to say a massive thank you!! I passed my test today - 1st attempt with two minors. Your videos have helped me so much when I’ve needed that extra bit of detail or was struggling with a concept like my positioning. Your videos are extremely informative and the quality is amazing!
I think Becca drove really well, it’s as if she is an experienced driver and has been driving for a while. Besides the odd mistakes like speeding that turned into a fault overall her driving was really good 👍
For Becca I'd advise one thing regrding parking: Lines are NOT walls, so if there aren't any cars next to that parking slot, don't care about crossing lines as long as you park normally and not like BMW X6 driver taking 6 spaces.
It's because a lot of learners get taught to imagine cars parked in them spaces so it would make it easier to park if there were. Unfortunately this can skew a learners mindset when on a test.
@@jimjamjee3220 Yea i do this almost all the time. I also (when empty) go through a bay and into another so i'm reverse parked without reversing. Although if i did that on a lesson i would have gotten moaned at "if a car was parked there you would have hit it". It gets the learners in a busy carpark mindset but sometimes it's just easier to do it alternative ways.
It's interesting that I, and almost everyone I see reversing into parking bays, first go past the space by a little amount and point the car at a 45-degree angle away from the space to make it easier to park correctly. That is also recommended in a book about advanced driving that I read. Yet, after my wife passed her test (in an auto), she stopped well past a space and at right angles to it and then needed to put on full lock to get in. Is this taught by instructors because it's deemed unsafe to get too close to other cars parked in the bays opposite the one you want to use?
I remember my instructor saying it's easier to park next to a car because you can see it, than to park next to an empty space where it's hard to see the line. Going forward to line up and then coming back straight also helps, and I think that's the point Becca messed it up because she was so nearly in that space.
Good on you Becca for giving this mock test a go. I’m ashamed to admit but I was a lot worse on all my mock tests leading up to the test (could not get my nerves in check). I personally found the whole build up to the test a lot more scarier than the actual test itself. Well, thanks to your wonderful videos Richard and some divine intervention I managed to pass a month ago and haven’t stopped driving since. Although petrol prices are denting my pockets quite a bit. Please never stop making these videos, you’re truly amazing at what you do. Safe driving everyone!
Hi richard, Passed my test a week ago with 2 minors with only 8 hours of lessons. These videos were honestly the most helpful thing in my journey to passing and i learnt so much as a result of your amazing teaching. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done!
Thanks for letting this be filmed Becca. It has really helped me prepare for my test. Clearly a good driver in the making! I hope your real test went well!
If I could, I would give hundreds of thousands of thumbs up in this video! A massive thanks to Becca allowing herself to be filmed on this mock driving test video and to Richard teacher acting like as an examiner test, that was fantastic. I think that is what makes succeful teachers! Wonderful, thank you very much. This could be a Mock Driving Test Series with more videos and students, because several things can happen during the test. Cheers up Becca and Richard and thank you very much!
Becca did really well and I could feel her frustration when she knew she made mistakes. This was me on my past lessons that i had before i passed my test. Hope she passed by now. 🙏
Wow this is very refreshing to see someone doing a mock test and someone driving in the UK in general. The amount of roundabouts I've seen in this video is quite a lot as in the small city I live in, there's only one. I would love to try driving in the UK if I had the chance. Cheers from the Philippines
I’ve watched loads of your videos, I’m 43 and today passed my driving test first time with 3 minors! You honestly would not believe how much your videos have helped me constantly conquer what I’ve achieved today. Thank you
You are helping people from all around the world. I have learned a lot from you. I couldn't find an instructor teaching heel and toe technique, faster upshifts etc except you. Thank you for all your videos.
Becca did a good job considering she was being filmed on top of how nerve-racking just doing a test can be. I'm sure she'll be fine as she can learn from this and has great control of the car.
Fair play to you Becca for agreeing to do the test with cameras and well done!! My lady and I watched the whole test and having driving licence for over 20 years we don't think we would have passed these days..
I’ve had 8 tests and failed them and have not once done a mock test or covered an angle start, your videos are a huge help and have helped ease my anxiety with driving and has actually given me hope that one day I’ll pass my driving test and be able to be a good safe driver! Keep up the content😊
I passed today with 6 minors! (first time) Even though I drive on the other side of the road, your videos have helped me immensely! Thank you very much Richard!!! You are a great mentor!
I got my license oversea and I’m impressed on how much different is in UK. Yet really great video and one of the best explanations out there. You are a great instructor and you should be proud that you get safe and legal drivers out there :)
Becca’s control is spot on. she is that perfect learner driver that has all it takes to ace the actual test. Yea some bits and bobs to polish but overall not a bad mock. Not has terrible as you think it is. You are the smoothest learner driver I have ever watched. Best wishes
I passed first time today with a two minors: one for progression - undue hesitancy, and one for judgement - meeting. Thank you so much Richard for all your videos, they are superb and very helpful for a quick bit of revision or for a bit of confidence thanks to your reassuring tone. Thanks again. P.S. Almost ironically, I had received a letter about ten minutes before my instructor picked me up which I chose not to open. The letter was from MID reminding me to SORN my car; I am glad I hadn't seen that before the test or I'd have been a great deal more worried due to the pressure of needing to pass first time because of finances and going to study abroad.
I feel like Becca is a good driver. And she likely won't make these mistakes again! also its incredibly nerve-wracking doing a test (even a mock) and one mistake that you notice on them can easily snowball into more. It's discouraging failing, but keep going and try not to let it get to you, Becca.
Watching this and remembering my test I feel nervous, even though I passed first time over a month ago with just 3 minors. My instructor and my examiner were both amazing but I found it less stressful with the examiner than I did the instructor, I guess because they didn’t know my habits. I thought I could never pass because I just felt sick every time I thought about having to take the test. Just remember, if you have your test coming up, if you can drive you can pass the test, the nerves will pass. My examiner was lovely and chatted to me on the route which really helped.
I just got my driver licence!!! Thanks for helping me throughout this journey. That said, I'm still gonna keep watching your vids, so I can be as good of a driver as possible
Hi Richard, I passed my test yesterday with only two minor driving faults. I was originally learning with a family member and you’re videos helped me out tremendously in regards to improving my skills and getting test ready. Thank-you so much, I will continue watching you’re videos to improve my skills!
That pothole on the side of the road was a trap. If you haven't driven that road before, you'd hit that in similar situation no matter how experienced driver you'd be, there wasn't room to go past the oncoming car with a trailer without stopping/or hitting the pot hole. How could you know to stop completely, you cannot see the hole soon enough, or then you'd be driving like 15 mph and that's way underspeeding in that road.
I recently passed my test after a good while of watching your videos now it feels a little odd but I’ve always enjoyed them. I’ve come to realise that I actually just enjoy your content and I’m still learning things and I will continue to learn things. Thanks for what you do 🙏🏻
Thanks Richard for all your wonderful videos which helped a lot. Keep teaching us. I have passed with a minor today on my 1st attempt. Your videos are very useful.
hey, just wanted to thank you for all of your videos, they helped me out a lot for my exam this morning (which I passed without any problems), even though here in Italy we drive on the right. The general idea behind driving is the same anywhere, so a big big thank you and hope you keep on doing well :)
@@ConquerDriving I passed today with 2 minors. I braked too harshly at traffic lights and I also drove too slow on a link road! Thank you for all these videos!!
@@LewisLivingLife make you try and remain as calm as you can. Familiarise yourself with the car and all manoeuvres Stay defensive and don't forget mirror checks
I really liked your all content and how to teach your students and do the commentary of making mistakes. I learned so much from your videos. I just passed my adi part 2 exam. I was able to minimise driving faults because you pointed out really good in all your videos. If you make adi part 3 contents I will be the first one to watch. Well done Richard.
Another amazing video, and again not just to pass the test but great driving skills for life. Thanks for your great work and well done to Becca, wasn't an easy drive.
She’s obviously passed by now. But she did well till reverse in car park. Needs more work on reverse and coasting up to stop signs. and coasting. But no competence in Car parks
Aww Rebecca that felt like a difficult drive loads of stuff came up there. You did great keeping going I came to a right turn onto a dual carriageway at the weekend on a mock test and was too scared to move I had to ask for help and I’ve got my test in just over a week fml
Failed my test 5 times before I finally passed the 6th time. What an expensive nightmare journey it’s been. Now the challenge is to keep my full license. Probation two years. 😅
I failed my driving test few days ago. One serious fault, six minors. The serious fault happened when I decided on my own to strike a conversation with the examiner. I felt gutted. Word of caution guys, only speak to them when it’s completely necessary but most importantly keep your focus. I just missed the 20mph flashing light and that was my only serious fault. I will go again.
Twice I've failed because of 20 mph flashing lights only, so frustrating, anybody any tips on how to spot them. They are all over the place and at all times too.
@@richarddownie5056 oh so sorry to hear that. My most painful fail was because of that light. But what I can advise is to go again. Just try to pay attention to the traffic lights and signs. My biggest challenge was anticipation and planning. I failed many times because of it. Just keep trying you definitely will pass very soon. I was frustrated but I just decided the only option was to keep working at it. I pray you pass next time.
@@richarddownie5056 I did pass eventually on 19OCT22. The 20mph lights came on again! But I spotted it and slowed down. Just keep clam and observe around for signs while staying focused. You will pass very soon
I remember my mock test in Poland (for obvious reasons of being a Pole), everything was going good enough that examiner would pass, but I messed up at the end phenomenally: See, there is a 2-lane road with a little road going to exam centre. It allowed me to go 70kph and I naively thought I'd be able to overtake a truck while uphill. I was going on a left lane trying to depserately overtake a truck while crossing 2 junctions, which would be classified as a fail due to clogging left lane, but after realising I wouldn't be able to overtake I've returned on a right lane and while my instructor was rebuking me about that I forgot about that road leading to exam centre WHILE I had a right indicator on AND there was a car on that road. If not a wisdom of that lad we'd have a car kiss. Rebuking of me increased. But at least we don't have to pass internal exam to apply for state exam, so very nice from lawmakers. Meanwhile I've gotten the state exam almost perfectly, I would count a minor for myself for entering road with a 30kph limit with 40-45kph (saw it too late and started braking kinda aggresively) and half-minor performing perpendicular parking not the best, but not bad enough to count a minor.
I’ve only watched the first few minutes of the video during one of my many bouts of insomnia. I might be wrong but it seems Becca isn’t using the handbrake in situations where I was taught would be obligatory. She also seems to be engaging the clutch for too long at junctions…Just thought I’d share my initial thoughts, but I’m looking forward to viewing the video in its entirety. Excellent content as always
I'm quite surprised that doing 60 in a safe 70 is regarded as a minor fault, because I would think of that as someone exercising a personal choice, perhaps to save on fuel. I don't have such a luxury as I drive a 2.9 tonne GVW van so would be restricted to 60 on that dual carriageway anyhow. I think the only road classification where I'm allowed to do 70 is on motorways.
I love how enthusiastic you are about everything you say. Not many people like that nowadays and it's good that you haven't lost it in the many years you've been teaching! Quick question, are you allowed to use the speedlimter function many cars have these days to stop you going over the inputted speed limit?
i like the terms you use like "you may find it easier to use this lane" its just nice word choice. but she did very well, way better then most drivers on the road.
Despite the mistakes, I felt for much of Becca's drive, she was sensible, considerate and observant. I have no doubt that if she learns from her errors, which I am sure she will, she has every chance of becoming an excellent driver.
I also found on mock tests that when I knew I’d made an error other errors followed for likely because I was dwelling on the error instead of focusing on what I needed to be focused on. It’s part of the learning process and that’s where good instructors come in. It’s funny that some of the best drivers tended to make more mistakes, I guess you do learn more from mistakes.
between 38 and 40 minutes long! Some of it was forwarded on and she did well over 40 minutes - I think she was amazing and probably didn't get her serious fault until after the time (41.24) This was over 40 minutes! ... in my opinion, she passed! I'm loving these video's
49:08 such an unfortunate situation - and one that I dread in my own everyday driving. It just shows that it only takes one wrong decision to fail a test/have an accident.
I like 'simple' inventions, a synchromesh ring is a very cheap component that has made the use of manual gearboxes 10x easier. It allows you to select any gear while the car is moving, regardless of engine RPM. In the old days your granddad had to put the gearbox in neutral first, then bring up the clutch, accelerate the engine to the RPM matching the gear he's trying to select and THEN press the clutch again and select the next gear. This is particularly difficult when, for example, going from 4th gear to 2nd gear while approaching a roundabout. Reverse is typically not a synchronized gear, if you try to select reverse while the car rolls forward you WILL hear a noise (try it, in your instructors car). If the car is rolling backwards while you select first gear, this will not happen, because forward gears are fitted with synchromesh rings.
She lost focus after the country road offroading which I felt bad for her cuz this happens to drivers all the time. Then the overtake at the island made me do the wallace and gromit face...😬 Thats a big NO NO.... People will not be looking for traffic in that direction when crossing on an island like that.
From what I've read online and seen on other tyre review sites, there are some differences between US and Europe/UK terms. For example, an All Season tyre in the UK, is designed for all seasons, including winter and will have the TPMSF mark. Whereas All Season tire in the US is actually not really suitable for winter and will not have TPMSF mark. To get a US tire with the TPMSF mark, you need an All Weather tire. Confusing, so take in to consideration when watching or reading tyre reviews online. Here in the UK, most tyres on offer are Summer tyres, with a small handful of winter tyre options, and more recently, a selection of All Season tyres with the TPMSF mark. Our main roads are generally treated for snow and ice, and as you say, winter tyres are not mandatory here. Problems start if you live in a more rural area, away from the main roads. I personally have just replaced my Goodyear Eagle F1s for Goodyear Vector 4 gen-3: an All Season tyre as having driven a car with Winter tyres, I can tell you that whilst they make a difference, the amount of extreme weather in my area calling for Winter tyres is limited, so as such, I think the All Season tyre is a good compromise here. If I lived in Scotland or the Lake District, I would be more likely to consider Winter tyres.
The van had his warning lights on he could have broken down just before the Island , what then? surely passing safely on the other side of the Island would be acceptable then?
She may have got away with that speed being close to the speed limit change, but as I noted in the video, if it could possibly be a fail then I will call it a fail.
Ohmigoodness I felt so badly for her when Becca had done so well for most of the test. Plus I think it’s totally unfair to flood the brain with adrenaline doing an emergency stop and then just say “drive on” like nothing happened.
I noticed when reversing, Becca didn't look out the back windscreen which is what my instructor would pick up whenever I do this maneuver. She did very well in a lot of areas though but I'm glad I could see what type of faults are considered minor, serious and dangerous before taking my test
Her observations where very good in my opinion, she was aware of her surroundings and I don't feel that anyone could have snuck up on her without her noticing. Generally for accuracy your mirrors give the most help with regular checks around to see if anyone is coming.
Becca, some of it is feeling pressure because it's test conditions. My mock test 2 weeks ago was my worst drive in months, I clipped 2 curbs , it unravelled. Xxx
wow! its much stricter these days, I reverse parked onto the pavement where the kerb sloped towards the road and nearly hit a woman pushing a pram , I put the car in neutral applied the handbrake , turned off the engine, got out and apologised to her, I passed on the basis of making that apology. I think it would definitely be a fail nowadays.
Couple of mistakes, couple of gaps in knowledge (seems to have been exacerbated by her being flustered due to nerves), but still better than a good portion of drivers I see on the road, all mistakes are easy fixes. Well done Becca, brave for agreeing to be filmed
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Big ups to Becca for having the balls to have this posted online, im sure it helps alot of learners.
what do you mean balls
@@dzustas1827 It's an expression.
You could have used some other expression
@@dzustas1827 having the courage
You mean Courage :)
It's incredible how easily you get failed on the test, considering 'aggressive, fast, dangerous' driving on the test is still 90% more docile than most drivers on UK roads.
I agree.
And yet the UK has the safest roads in the world. So stop talking nonsense
@@AverageAlien in the world ? Are you sure lmfao
@@owenJCC Yes
@@AverageAlien They're safe but not the safest. They're definitely not the safest in the world.
This mock test had every possible hazard and unaccountable encounter possible! Such bad luck, but for a learner a great experience
It didn’t have a plane crash
@@miscellaneousz2681 most reasonable youtube commenter
@@miscellaneousz2681or a train crash
@@fairsaa7975train go boom
She strated off great, but with every mistake she kept losing confidence. I'm sure she'll be a good, competent driver, though. Her control is excellent.
I was tested heavily on my driving test, it was like I was in a hazard perception test. People randomly stepping into the road, Lorries reversing onto the main roads, cyclists appearing out of nowhere. It was crazy but I passed with 3 minors!
Sounds like you had a difficult test! Congratulations on passing though!
that’s impressive. congrats
Ihad the same situations yesterday but because of my nerves failed
I felt that way too, passed with 5 just an hour ago.
I had a chance to have 1 lesson with Richard and I recommend him to everyone. I only left because I wanted an hour lesson instead of 2-hour lessons. He was very professional but at the same time comforting. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to learn how to drive to near perfection. He takes his job very seriously and in a very pleasant way. He is one of the best driving instructors in Colchester. Would definitely recommend Richard.
She was doing so well until the park, that hindered her confidence thus making her more likely to make little mistakes and get more frazzled! You did a great job Becca!!
I can’t tell you how valuable this video is, especially being able to see the mph and gear. Becca is such a skilled driver, she will have no trouble passing when the time comes.
You did a great job Becca. Don't let the faults get to you. Richard couldn't give you a license even if you passed, so it's much better to fail on a mock and learn from mistakes rather than encounter those kinds of situations for the first time on your real test. I also imagine that being on camera made you a little more anxious. You drive better than a lot of the people on the road with a license, let's be honest!
I agree with you, well done 👍
She actually did really well for the most part for someone who the instructor says wasn't ready
@@hadeelalsulaimawi5904illl
I agree. I failed my first mock test with 3 minors and a serious last week, but worked on them and passed my second mock test with 2 minors today. 🎉
Today I passed my driving test first time with only 2 minors. Had 28 hours of lessons and thanks to these videos and my instructor 😃 good luck everyone.
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
Out of curiosity did you pass in manual or auto
@@saifnielsen8210 it's always gonna me manual
@@freytpereira1435 OMGGG 😲 I JUST SAW YOUR REPLY AND I ALSO PASSED ON THE 21ST OF DEC IN MANAUAL HAVING DOING ~ 28 hrs as well
😅😅 crazy how time flies
Edit: I got 6 minors and reverse bay park in the test like as soon as the test started
Automatic ?
Passed my test first time and having watched all your videos it would be ignorant to not come and say thank you. So much of what I saw just gave me that boost of confidence I needed. So... Thank you.
EDIT: Just FYI I got these minors for anyone who may or may not be wondering
Control - Gears, 2
Clearance, 1
Move off - Safety, 1
Signals - Necessary, 1
Awareness / Planning, 1
Position/normal stop, 1
Positioning - Normal driving, 1
That's great news, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
I wanted to say a massive thank you!! I passed my test today - 1st attempt with two minors. Your videos have helped me so much when I’ve needed that extra bit of detail or was struggling with a concept like my positioning. Your videos are extremely informative and the quality is amazing!
That's really great to hear. Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
I think Becca drove really well, it’s as if she is an experienced driver and has been driving for a while. Besides the odd mistakes like speeding that turned into a fault overall her driving was really good 👍
Good luck, Becca!
Edit: And thanks for agreeing to film and have that extra performance pressure for a very informative video for us all.
For Becca I'd advise one thing regrding parking: Lines are NOT walls, so if there aren't any cars next to that parking slot, don't care about crossing lines as long as you park normally and not like BMW X6 driver taking 6 spaces.
It's because a lot of learners get taught to imagine cars parked in them spaces so it would make it easier to park if there were. Unfortunately this can skew a learners mindset when on a test.
@@rufusgreenleaf2466 yeah, with all bays empty surely you can forward park and then simply reverse straight back
@@jimjamjee3220 Yea i do this almost all the time. I also (when empty) go through a bay and into another so i'm reverse parked without reversing. Although if i did that on a lesson i would have gotten moaned at "if a car was parked there you would have hit it". It gets the learners in a busy carpark mindset but sometimes it's just easier to do it alternative ways.
It's interesting that I, and almost everyone I see reversing into parking bays, first go past the space by a little amount and point the car at a 45-degree angle away from the space to make it easier to park correctly. That is also recommended in a book about advanced driving that I read.
Yet, after my wife passed her test (in an auto), she stopped well past a space and at right angles to it and then needed to put on full lock to get in.
Is this taught by instructors because it's deemed unsafe to get too close to other cars parked in the bays opposite the one you want to use?
I remember my instructor saying it's easier to park next to a car because you can see it, than to park next to an empty space where it's hard to see the line. Going forward to line up and then coming back straight also helps, and I think that's the point Becca messed it up because she was so nearly in that space.
Doing my test tomorrow(12/07/22) in Colchester. Cross fingers, love your vids
I passed with no minors. Richards videos are an absolute must
Failed mine in Colchester last week
Good on you Becca for giving this mock test a go. I’m ashamed to admit but I was a lot worse on all my mock tests leading up to the test (could not get my nerves in check). I personally found the whole build up to the test a lot more scarier than the actual test itself. Well, thanks to your wonderful videos Richard and some divine intervention I managed to pass a month ago and haven’t stopped driving since. Although petrol prices are denting my pockets quite a bit. Please never stop making these videos, you’re truly amazing at what you do. Safe driving everyone!
That's really great to hear, thank you for your kind comment.
Hi richard,
Passed my test a week ago with 2 minors with only 8 hours of lessons. These videos were honestly the most helpful thing in my journey to passing and i learnt so much as a result of your amazing teaching. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done!
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing and thank you for watching!
8h lessons ? I bet you drove independently with your parents or friends
8h? How is it even legal.. I ain’t never going to the UK if y’all can drive with barely any lessons and still get the test despite making mistakes
@@estebanodyou can take the test with none, but you're not gonna pass unless you've practiced with parents or something
I passed my test a couple of months ago thanks to a lot of your videos and having an awesome instructor so thank you for doing what you do
That's great to hear, thank you for watching!
Thanks for letting this be filmed Becca. It has really helped me prepare for my test. Clearly a good driver in the making! I hope your real test went well!
If I could, I would give hundreds of thousands of thumbs up in this video! A massive thanks to Becca allowing herself to be filmed on this mock driving test video and to Richard teacher acting like as an examiner test, that was fantastic. I think that is what makes succeful teachers! Wonderful, thank you very much. This could be a Mock Driving Test Series with more videos and students, because several things can happen during the test. Cheers up Becca and Richard and thank you very much!
Becca did really well and I could feel her frustration when she knew she made mistakes. This was me on my past lessons that i had before i passed my test. Hope she passed by now. 🙏
Wow this is very refreshing to see someone doing a mock test and someone driving in the UK in general. The amount of roundabouts I've seen in this video is quite a lot as in the small city I live in, there's only one. I would love to try driving in the UK if I had the chance. Cheers from the Philippines
I’ve watched loads of your videos, I’m 43 and today passed my driving test first time with 3 minors! You honestly would not believe how much your videos have helped me constantly conquer what I’ve achieved today. Thank you
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing and thank you for watching!
Congratulations 🎉,I have my test in 2 weeks & I’ve just turned 48 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
@@donnastpierre2252 Good luck 🤞🏻 😊
@@donnastpierre2252 is your test this week? :) Mines booked for the 22nd
@@fabwolves6461 it was last week 11th august
You are helping people from all around the world. I have learned a lot from you. I couldn't find an instructor teaching heel and toe technique, faster upshifts etc except you. Thank you for all your videos.
Becca did a good job considering she was being filmed on top of how nerve-racking just doing a test can be. I'm sure she'll be fine as she can learn from this and has great control of the car.
Fair play to you Becca for agreeing to do the test with cameras and well done!!
My lady and I watched the whole test and having driving licence for over 20 years we don't think we would have passed these days..
I’ve had 8 tests and failed them and have not once done a mock test or covered an angle start, your videos are a huge help and have helped ease my anxiety with driving and has actually given me hope that one day I’ll pass my driving test and be able to be a good safe driver! Keep up the content😊
how many hours of lessons have you had?
I passed today with 6 minors! (first time) Even though I drive on the other side of the road, your videos have helped me immensely! Thank you very much Richard!!! You are a great mentor!
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!
I got my license oversea and I’m impressed on how much different is in UK. Yet really great video and one of the best explanations out there. You are a great instructor and you should be proud that you get safe and legal drivers out there :)
Becca’s control is spot on. she is that perfect learner driver that has all it takes to ace the actual test. Yea some bits and bobs to polish but overall not a bad mock. Not has terrible as you think it is. You are the smoothest learner driver I have ever watched. Best wishes
I passed first time today with a two minors: one for progression - undue hesitancy, and one for judgement - meeting. Thank you so much Richard for all your videos, they are superb and very helpful for a quick bit of revision or for a bit of confidence thanks to your reassuring tone. Thanks again.
P.S. Almost ironically, I had received a letter about ten minutes before my instructor picked me up which I chose not to open. The letter was from MID reminding me to SORN my car; I am glad I hadn't seen that before the test or I'd have been a great deal more worried due to the pressure of needing to pass first time because of finances and going to study abroad.
That's great to hear thank you, congratulations on passing!
I feel like Becca is a good driver. And she likely won't make these mistakes again! also its incredibly nerve-wracking doing a test (even a mock) and one mistake that you notice on them can easily snowball into more. It's discouraging failing, but keep going and try not to let it get to you, Becca.
Watching this and remembering my test I feel nervous, even though I passed first time over a month ago with just 3 minors. My instructor and my examiner were both amazing but I found it less stressful with the examiner than I did the instructor, I guess because they didn’t know my habits. I thought I could never pass because I just felt sick every time I thought about having to take the test. Just remember, if you have your test coming up, if you can drive you can pass the test, the nerves will pass. My examiner was lovely and chatted to me on the route which really helped.
I have my driving test tomorrow and I'm freaking out. This video helped me a lot, so props to both of you for making it!
Good luck! Maybe this video can help: th-cam.com/video/9ow-uPEKlL0/w-d-xo.html
how did you get on?!
I just got my driver licence!!! Thanks for helping me throughout this journey. That said, I'm still gonna keep watching your vids, so I can be as good of a driver as possible
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing and thank you for watching!
Hi Richard, I passed my test yesterday with only two minor driving faults. I was originally learning with a family member and you’re videos helped me out tremendously in regards to improving my skills and getting test ready.
Thank-you so much, I will continue watching you’re videos to improve my skills!
That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
That pothole on the side of the road was a trap. If you haven't driven that road before, you'd hit that in similar situation no matter how experienced driver you'd be, there wasn't room to go past the oncoming car with a trailer without stopping/or hitting the pot hole. How could you know to stop completely, you cannot see the hole soon enough, or then you'd be driving like 15 mph and that's way underspeeding in that road.
I recently passed my test after a good while of watching your videos now it feels a little odd but I’ve always enjoyed them. I’ve come to realise that I actually just enjoy your content and I’m still learning things and I will continue to learn things. Thanks for what you do 🙏🏻
Thanks Richard for all your wonderful videos which helped a lot. Keep teaching us. I have passed with a minor today on my 1st attempt. Your videos are very useful.
That's fantastic to hear, congratulations on passing!
thank you for another mock test on your channel! I'd like to see more in the future!!
Richard's official voice giving directions to Becca made me nervous like I'm doing the driving test myself.🙃
I was trying to give a genuine test experience for Becca by pretending to be someone else.
hey, just wanted to thank you for all of your videos, they helped me out a lot for my exam this morning (which I passed without any problems), even though here in Italy we drive on the right. The general idea behind driving is the same anywhere, so a big big thank you and hope you keep on doing well :)
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
Finally my turn to say I passed today. Thanks for all of the useful videos that helped significantly.
That's fantastic news, thanks for watching and congratulations on passing!
past my test last Friday in Norway thanks to you and other English driving TH-camrs.
Got my test in 3 weeks so this is perfect timing to watch 👍👍
Good luck!
@@ConquerDriving thank you 😁
Never knew the examiner would fail you for confessing you don’t know things (e.g. speed limits, if it’s a one way road)!
They will likely fail you if you think the speed limit is different to what it is.
Yup she should have clammed up and just carrying and drove hoped for the best at that point
I have my test a week today, this is really helpful
Good luck!
@@ConquerDriving Thanks you! Honestly don't think I could drive at all if it weren't for your videos
@@ConquerDriving I passed today with 2 minors. I braked too harshly at traffic lights and I also drove too slow on a link road! Thank you for all these videos!!
@@nexion2406 any tips bro? My test is in 10 days aha
@@LewisLivingLife make you try and remain as calm as you can.
Familiarise yourself with the car and all manoeuvres
Stay defensive and don't forget mirror checks
She did a cracking job in the beginning 👏 an then sempt to have lost momentum, but hats off to her as she was on camera.
I really liked your all content and how to teach your students and do the commentary of making mistakes. I learned so much from your videos. I just passed my adi part 2 exam. I was able to minimise driving faults because you pointed out really good in all your videos. If you make adi part 3 contents I will be the first one to watch. Well done Richard.
I always find these so interesting to watch, more of these please :)
Another amazing video, and again not just to pass the test but great driving skills for life. Thanks for your great work and well done to Becca, wasn't an easy drive.
Anyone else think this driving test went on for hrs
This is the sweetest driving examiner (RICHARD).
She’s obviously passed by now. But she did well till reverse in car park. Needs more work on reverse and coasting up to stop signs. and coasting. But no competence in Car parks
Thanks Becca this video has helped me a lot I hope you Pass /you've Passed your Driving Test 🚗🚗
Her first fail around 28:50 Idk it's impossible for her to see that car coming
Aww Rebecca that felt like a difficult drive loads of stuff came up there. You did great keeping going I came to a right turn onto a dual carriageway at the weekend on a mock test and was too scared to move I had to ask for help and I’ve got my test in just over a week fml
how did your test go?!
@@kirstylouuise I’ve failed twice lol got another one end November 😣
@@Asherz1 aww im so sorry to head that, best of luck, youve got this!!! ive got my test monday🙃
hear*
@@kirstylouuise ohhh good luck girl is it the fist one?
Failed my test 5 times before I finally passed the 6th time. What an expensive nightmare journey it’s been. Now the challenge is to keep my full license. Probation two years. 😅
This is really helpful, I have my exam this friday. Thank you for your videos!
Good luck with your test!
@@ConquerDriving Thanks!
@@ConquerDriving the driving school car's inspection was expired, so I couldn't start the test and now have to wait weeks for a new appointment :(
@bramvrints5050 did you end up doing it?
@@CamUK_ yes a week later they gave me another appointment and I passed
Was just wondering if she has taken her test yet and if she did ok? Fair play to her for doing this, being filmed would have put me off too much!!
I see a lot of myself in that young girl. She had an amazing drive and ice just learnt a lot watching the first 40 minutes of that drive.
I failed my driving test few days ago. One serious fault, six minors. The serious fault happened when I decided on my own to strike a conversation with the examiner. I felt gutted. Word of caution guys, only speak to them when it’s completely necessary but most importantly keep your focus. I just missed the 20mph flashing light and that was my only serious fault. I will go again.
I'm sorry to hear that, it's good that you're positive and are already looking forward to your next try, good luck with your next test!
Twice I've failed because of 20 mph flashing lights only, so frustrating, anybody any tips on how to spot them. They are all over the place and at all times too.
@@richarddownie5056 oh so sorry to hear that. My most painful fail was because of that light. But what I can advise is to go again. Just try to pay attention to the traffic lights and signs. My biggest challenge was anticipation and planning. I failed many times because of it. Just keep trying you definitely will pass very soon. I was frustrated but I just decided the only option was to keep working at it. I pray you pass next time.
@@richarddownie5056 I did pass eventually on 19OCT22. The 20mph lights came on again! But I spotted it and slowed down. Just keep clam and observe around for signs while staying focused. You will pass very soon
@@henry-zh3rv thanks for your positive feedback Henry. Got my test again on Wednesday 21st September. Third time lucky hopefully.
I remember my mock test in Poland (for obvious reasons of being a Pole), everything was going good enough that examiner would pass, but I messed up at the end phenomenally:
See, there is a 2-lane road with a little road going to exam centre. It allowed me to go 70kph and I naively thought I'd be able to overtake a truck while uphill. I was going on a left lane trying to depserately overtake a truck while crossing 2 junctions, which would be classified as a fail due to clogging left lane, but after realising I wouldn't be able to overtake I've returned on a right lane and while my instructor was rebuking me about that I forgot about that road leading to exam centre WHILE I had a right indicator on AND there was a car on that road. If not a wisdom of that lad we'd have a car kiss. Rebuking of me increased.
But at least we don't have to pass internal exam to apply for state exam, so very nice from lawmakers. Meanwhile I've gotten the state exam almost perfectly, I would count a minor for myself for entering road with a 30kph limit with 40-45kph (saw it too late and started braking kinda aggresively) and half-minor performing perpendicular parking not the best, but not bad enough to count a minor.
Driving in uk is different to driving in Poland you drive on the wrong side.
I’ve only watched the first few minutes of the video during one of my many bouts of insomnia. I might be wrong but it seems Becca isn’t using the handbrake in situations where I was taught would be obligatory. She also seems to be engaging the clutch for too long at junctions…Just thought I’d share my initial thoughts, but I’m looking forward to viewing the video in its entirety. Excellent content as always
I'm quite surprised that doing 60 in a safe 70 is regarded as a minor fault, because I would think of that as someone exercising a personal choice, perhaps to save on fuel. I don't have such a luxury as I drive a 2.9 tonne GVW van so would be restricted to 60 on that dual carriageway anyhow. I think the only road classification where I'm allowed to do 70 is on motorways.
I love how enthusiastic you are about everything you say. Not many people like that nowadays and it's good that you haven't lost it in the many years you've been teaching!
Quick question, are you allowed to use the speedlimter function many cars have these days to stop you going over the inputted speed limit?
Thank you, yes you can use speed limiters and cruise control on the driving test. However, it's your responsibility to drive at an appropriate speed.
You're a very good driving Instructor. If not the best i have seen on TH-cam.
She's a really good driver! I'm sure she'll work on her faults and be better!
i like the terms you use like "you may find it easier to use this lane" its just nice word choice. but she did very well, way better then most drivers on the road.
Your videos have helped me so much pass my test first try with 5 minors and no serious faults. Legend
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
I passed mine with 3 serious faults 🙏
Despite the mistakes, I felt for much of Becca's drive, she was sensible, considerate and observant.
I have no doubt that if she learns from her errors, which I am sure she will, she has every chance of becoming an excellent driver.
Very good helpful to me.thanks Becca and our best instructor ever🥰
She is a good driver. Thanks for sharing this it’s very helpful
Thanks for all your tips. I passed last Thursday after listening to many of your videos.
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!
The formal posh voice to make it extra intense
I also found on mock tests that when I knew I’d made an error other errors followed for likely because I was dwelling on the error instead of focusing on what I needed to be focused on. It’s part of the learning process and that’s where good instructors come in. It’s funny that some of the best drivers tended to make more mistakes, I guess you do learn more from mistakes.
between 38 and 40 minutes long! Some of it was forwarded on and she did well over 40 minutes - I think she was amazing and probably didn't get her serious fault until after the time (41.24) This was over 40 minutes! ... in my opinion, she passed! I'm loving these video's
The way you guys park on both sides of the road is an absolute laugh riot.
Nicely done Becca, I’m sure you’ll pass the test when you do it!
Thanks a really interesting video. Kudos to Becca too, she will learn from the mock and do better in the real test.
Got my test in march im almost ready just need practice these videos really help me
How many roundabouts do you want to have?
UK: yes
I mean, I'd rather get where I'm going quicker than wait at 100 traffic lights
49:08 such an unfortunate situation - and one that I dread in my own everyday driving. It just shows that it only takes one wrong decision to fail a test/have an accident.
My new favorite youtube driving instructor because he said 'synchromesh'
I like 'simple' inventions, a synchromesh ring is a very cheap component that has made the use of manual gearboxes 10x easier. It allows you to select any gear while the car is moving, regardless of engine RPM. In the old days your granddad had to put the gearbox in neutral first, then bring up the clutch, accelerate the engine to the RPM matching the gear he's trying to select and THEN press the clutch again and select the next gear. This is particularly difficult when, for example, going from 4th gear to 2nd gear while approaching a roundabout.
Reverse is typically not a synchronized gear, if you try to select reverse while the car rolls forward you WILL hear a noise (try it, in your instructors car). If the car is rolling backwards while you select first gear, this will not happen, because forward gears are fitted with synchromesh rings.
Great video and good luck to Becca. Excellent tutorials overall.
She lost focus after the country road offroading which I felt bad for her cuz this happens to drivers all the time. Then the overtake at the island made me do the wallace and gromit face...😬 Thats a big NO NO.... People will not be looking for traffic in that direction when crossing on an island like that.
I Live in the USA but I love this channel
From what I've read online and seen on other tyre review sites, there are some differences between US and Europe/UK terms. For example, an All Season tyre in the UK, is designed for all seasons, including winter and will have the TPMSF mark. Whereas All Season tire in the US is actually not really suitable for winter and will not have TPMSF mark. To get a US tire with the TPMSF mark, you need an All Weather tire. Confusing, so take in to consideration when watching or reading tyre reviews online.
Here in the UK, most tyres on offer are Summer tyres, with a small handful of winter tyre options, and more recently, a selection of All Season tyres with the TPMSF mark. Our main roads are generally treated for snow and ice, and as you say, winter tyres are not mandatory here. Problems start if you live in a more rural area, away from the main roads.
I personally have just replaced my Goodyear Eagle F1s for Goodyear Vector 4 gen-3: an All Season tyre as having driven a car with Winter tyres, I can tell you that whilst they make a difference, the amount of extreme weather in my area calling for Winter tyres is limited, so as such, I think the All Season tyre is a good compromise here. If I lived in Scotland or the Lake District, I would be more likely to consider Winter tyres.
cant believe she failed for the 35mph in the 30, she seems like a rlly good driver, and i probably would’v passed on the right of the island aswell!!
The van had his warning lights on he could have broken down just before the Island , what then? surely passing safely on the other side of the Island would be acceptable then?
She may have got away with that speed being close to the speed limit change, but as I noted in the video, if it could possibly be a fail then I will call it a fail.
Just passed earlier today. Thanks so much for all your videos they are so helpful
That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Got a driving test on Wednesday so thanks🙏
Good luck!
@@ConquerDriving passed first time with 5 minors. Thanks for all the help with these videos
Sorry but I can't help giggling at your stoic examiner voice 😂 Great video though
Ohmigoodness I felt so badly for her when Becca had done so well for most of the test. Plus I think it’s totally unfair to flood the brain with adrenaline doing an emergency stop and then just say “drive on” like nothing happened.
Well that's what could happen on the roads on your oen so they have to prepare you for it to make sure you can cope and are safe...
I noticed when reversing, Becca didn't look out the back windscreen which is what my instructor would pick up whenever I do this maneuver. She did very well in a lot of areas though but I'm glad I could see what type of faults are considered minor, serious and dangerous before taking my test
Her observations where very good in my opinion, she was aware of her surroundings and I don't feel that anyone could have snuck up on her without her noticing. Generally for accuracy your mirrors give the most help with regular checks around to see if anyone is coming.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for the videos, I passed my test today xx
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!
Remember once you pass your test half of this you don't do. It's just to get you through the test, you start learning once you get your license.
Becca, some of it is feeling pressure because it's test conditions. My mock test 2 weeks ago was my worst drive in months, I clipped 2 curbs , it unravelled. Xxx
wow! its much stricter these days, I reverse parked onto the pavement where the kerb sloped towards the road and nearly hit a woman pushing a pram , I put the car in neutral applied the handbrake , turned off the engine, got out and apologised to her, I passed on the basis of making that apology. I think it would definitely be a fail nowadays.
Mounting the pavement is almost always a fail.
Couple of mistakes, couple of gaps in knowledge (seems to have been exacerbated by her being flustered due to nerves), but still better than a good portion of drivers I see on the road, all mistakes are easy fixes. Well done Becca, brave for agreeing to be filmed