Time Stamps: 1:14 - Pease Pottage Roundabout 6:40 - Sat Nav Confusion (going the wrong way) 8:44 - Driver Fault (meeting) 9:16 - Pull up on the left 1 10:42 - Pull up on the left 2 11:48 - Parallel Park 17:18 - Great Roundabout Positioning (Hazelwick) 20:48 - Driver Fault (Progress - appropriate speed), watch from this moment to see why the fault happened 22:15 - Good roundabout positioning, spiral design (Tushmore) 23:36 - More good roundabout positioning (Ifield) 24:34 - Driver Fault (Progress - appropriate speed) 27:21 - Possible fault??? You decide 32:10 - Great work with double roundabouts 34:43 - Back to the test centre and the result
Got my practical test in Feb 2022 had 20 hours of driving so far, my instructor told me I'm ready to take the test. But because of covid it's really hard to get a hold of an eriler date. Hope I pass, and who ever is reading this, STAY CALM AND YOU'LL PASS EASY!!!!!!
I have my test in 2 weeks time. I know I can do it but it's still very nerve racking because it means so much to me and will give me a lot of independence. Your detailed videos are really helping me to improve my driving knowledge and calm my nerves.
Glad the video helped, liking and subscribing helps to shows your appreciation :-) Or if you are feeling really nice you could buy me a Ko-fi ;-) ko-fi.com/drivingcrawley
Failed twice previously. First was lane discipline and forgotten right mirror checks for a turn. Second was lack of observation in parallel park. Both of these were totally my fault and I have another test in two days! I'm very nervous but watching these videos and others like them is helping a lot with my nerves
Sounds like you are ready if those fault were the only reason for not passing. Learn from them and demonstrate to the examiner you can drive safely and legally and you will pass!
Drive my own car on my provisional haven't done a lesson in 3 years failed one test . Now I've built up my confidence on the road looking to do my test soon had my first assessment lesson today they said my driving fine I need to watch my speed and work on my manovers.
Thank you for sharing these videos. So helpful for Crawley driving test. I never expect there would be videos for Crawley. But you make it happens. Thanks again!
Plenty of videos on my channel to help boost your chances of passing in Crawley. Much of it in helpful playlists such as this one showing some areas of common faults in Crawley: th-cam.com/play/PL8-cAqyDz_ZYzsKgDjIQwerkI8b3XAH1e.html Also playlists on mocks tests, test routes and roundabouts.
@@lloydhiggins3008ok cool, i am hoping to make a video on reducing hesitation soon. But in the mean time consider these things: - When at a junction/roundabout look for gaps! many people look for cars and then get overwhelmed - Go to a quiet road and practice drag starts! Moving off promptly and fast. Try this with and without the handbrake and see which you prefer. - Prepare for the gaps, when you see a potential gap it is vital you get your feet ready, so gas and biting point (or just below bite), you do not have to go but you are ready if after double checking it is all good. Many people miss gaps as they do not prepare and by the time they are prepared the gap is gone.
Yeah I have had a tendency to get fixated and want to know where other cars are going rather than just looking for a safe gap to take. Thanks for your tips.
I'm building up to my test next month n these videos are helping me a lot, quality informative commentary. Great info on what the examiners are looking for great work 👍 keep it up
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I have my test at crawley on thursday super nervous but your video helped me relax as it points out certain things are not a big issue like my mind tells me they are
Plenty of other videos showing areas and tests around Crawley here: th-cam.com/play/PL8-cAqyDz_ZYF3oFlhPZXh9-d9QDoiV0n.html Hope it helps with that last minute cramming :-)
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I passed 12 years ago on the 31st January 2007. I learnt in both manual and automatic but ended up taking my test in automatic as manual was too difficult for me. I have very recently been looking at test videos again just to see how different it is because I never used to use sat navs around that time.
I'm watching this 5 days after passing. It was my 3rd attempt and I had two minor faults. 1st attempt was back in February and i had 12 minors and 1 serious fault for stalling while changing lane at traffic lights. 2and Attempt I had 7 faults and 2 serious faults, 1 was for stopping over the line on traffic lights ( the line was really faded) and meeting situation(I caused a car to slow down as I overtook a parked car)
@@UKDrivingTest I have watched some of your videos prior to passing. I also found your how to drive petrol video super useful because I'm used to driving diesel cars but brought a petrol car.
I think it's better to keep the videos at real time rather than speed up the boring parts, as although they're more dull due to lack of interaction and a real life experience will differ, new drivers have to learn patience while on the road anyway.
Thanks, most people say to speed up the 'boring' bits, but weirdly despite keeping the video at normal speed seems to have gotten a lot more views?!? Not sure if I should speed up parts or keep all at normal speed on future video?
how many lessons did you have, im thinking of having like 20 and going out with my parents a fair few times, over the course of 6/8 weeks from May/June ish donyou think thats enough
@@-gsg2519 around 15-20. I had a few less than most would because I drove to school and back for half a year before having more lessons. They still helped me understand all the manoeuvres fully, as well as pick on some bad habits I’d made while driving with my mum
In some ways it would kinda suck, as if you won millions you might not even need a driving licence, just hirer a chauffeur. Or worst still you buy a 100k car, but can't get it insured as no one will even offer a 17 year a quote on a 600bhp car! lol
Driving Crawley certainly I did subscribe to your channel sir, and tomorrow is my test. Would you advice about country road do I need to change to 2nd gears at the bends or just brake a little bit with good steering. Thank you
@@lilaalaoui5058 it depends on how sharp the bends are and what car you are driving. But generally 2nd seems a bit too low, unless a very sharp 90degree bend, like when turning into a side road. I find 3rd or 4th gear are normally best for country road bends. Perhaps 3rd gear in a diesel and 4th in a petrol, as a petrol can cope with higher gear better and pull away, a diesel may struggle to accelerate in 4th gear, but like i say depends on the car a bit. Sorry i can't give a straight answer nothing is black and white with driving, it all depends on various things.
Driving Crawley thank you very much for how you detailed the explanation, I really appreciate it and that what I need to figure out my concern. Thank you
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I enjoyed this video but I feel it would be much better and informative if we could hear what is happening in the car, but also keep in your explanations :)
yes that would be good, but unfortunately not allowed, as it is a real driving test there must be no sound recorded. You can watch mock test videos on my channel, they have inwards facing cameras and sound.
I'd say speed up the boring bits, but I must say I am finding these very useful. I also have my test booked in March and had to change my instructor because my original instructor changed to automatic just over a month before my test. My new instructor has made me doubt my driving abilities completely and also changed cars from a Citeron C3 to a KIA. Have you got any tips that could help me?
In terms of changing cars, firstly take it back a few steps by driving on quieter roads to start with, your instructor should be doing this, going onto busy roads and junctions when you are not use to the car will put big dents in your confidence. Sit at the side of the road and practice the controls of the new car, so practice setting the gas and finding the biting point, do it several times until you can do it without thinking. Go to a gentle hill and practice holding the car still by balancing the gas and biting point, move forwards a bit and then re-balance. If it is the gears, again just park up on a quiet road to make sure you can do them while stationary without thinking, if you can then you will only get better while moving by practicing it again and again.
I wouldn't say a fault should happen at "27:21" cause it's roadworks so it isn't in your control (due to 1 lane only be available) and the vehicles joining have a give-way point anyway as your already on the roundabout, that's like going around with built up traffic in peak time you wouldn't give way to vehicles who are trying to enter if your already on isn't that the same thing? buuut i might be wrong? Question: What about if the roundabout is traffic light controlled would you wait behind the line or continue through? I'm unsure on this scenario lol
Yes you do have priority, however the highway code also states you should keep junctions clear when stopping in traffic ques. The entrance to the roundabout is a junction, so technically the candidate is blocking the junction. If he held back the cars could have entered and gone ahead or turned right at the roundabout, thus reducing traffic ques. If it was traffic lights controlled it is highly likely there would be a yellow box junction, in which case you must not stop there. In fact in London you would get fined if you stopped in a yellow box. Even without a box junction you should not block a junction, if you do you are likely to annoy a lot of drivers.
@@UKDrivingTest ah ok didn't think roundabout followed the same rules as a normal junction due to the whole give-way to the right :P thanks for clearing that up and answering my question. :)
Old video I know, so hoping to get an answer - 20:15 I thought changing lanes was forbidden on the zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings? Or is that just for overtaking cars?
It's no overtaking the leading motor vehicle or no parking / stopping. The main thing is to understand WHY. The reason why if the pedestrian crossing creates a risk, if you overtake you view of the crossing would be blocked and you could overtake into the path of a crossing pedestrians. Parking / stopping also creates the same risk due to blocking view of the crossing. Just changing lanes is less risky, as long as you can clearly see both sides of the crossing are clear and no risk of light changing or pedestrian stepping into the road.
There are a few things in the video below th-cam.com/video/e7vEuOLwn7I/w-d-xo.html Also: chewing gum, taking a walk before the test to relax, don't care about the result (to remove pressure of passing / fear of failing)
@@sarahhewitt7765 oh no, good luck next time, because of roundabouts I have to keep moving my test as this is where I always mess up on my lessons otherwise I am ok with everything else
Hi, Can I take the test driving my own car? Should it have the "L" plate somewhere? I am not a learner or new driver at all (I drive since I'm 15, now in my 30's), been driving in the UK in the last months with my international licence, but need to take this test in a few weeks
As you probably know you can drive in the UK for up to 12 months on your non-UK licence, so no l plates required for that bit. HOWEVER, in order to continue driving after 12 months you need to apply for a UK provisional licence and pass the theory and practical test, for the practical test you can use you car but you must display L plates. www.gov.uk/driving-test/using-your-own-car I would strongly recommend you take some driving lessons for an approved driving instructor before taking a practical test as drivers from other countries often fail their UK driving test several times due to their driving standards not being up to scratch (I believe the pass rate for foreign licence holders with no training is worst than a true learner driver taking their test). Especially important at the moment you only take test when you are ready as test dates are rare, so if you take 6 tests to pass rather than 1 you have used an extra 5 test slots that could have been used by others who are desperate for a test date.
@@UKDrivingTest Thank you for your prompt response. Yes, I've got a provisional UK licence and already passed the theory test before buying my car, now I need to pass the practical test before the 12-months time expires at the end of the year. The only preparation I've done so far is reading the DVSA code and UK traffic code, never took any training in the UK. I have driven in 3 different countries so far and been trained in defensive and safe driving, but perhaps it's worth to book a couple of lessons to assess my skills for the UK standards.
@@m.k.9573 I would defiantly recommend taking some lessons. Speaking from experience everyone needs at least a few lessons before taking a test. Only people that might be ok with no lessons are driving instructors, as they know the standard they are expected to drive to.
Hi I live in Horley i have noticed some of your lessons are in Crawley was wondering how best I can contact you so I can book or arrange some driving lessons with yourself. Thank you
Not sure of exact rules in Ireland, but sure it would be the same as the UK. You can have a dash camera with no sound, as that is more of a insurance / safety thing. Just can't record the examiner, i.e. no inward facing camera and no sound.
I got my test in 10 days and feeling ok i can imagine how my nerves are gonna feel on the day but my driving instructor says id pass everytime so im gonna try and pretend hes next to me in the car 🤣
Just think of it as a driving lesson.. I had my first test yesterday and I passed with only 2 minors. I'd never even used a sat nav but had to on my test and it was fine and on my test i scraped the curb a little from getting too close but that wasn't even a fault.. It's honestly so much better than it seems like it's going to be and it goes so fast it doesn't even feel like 40 mins! But yeah just go into it positive and keep thinking you can do it and you can pass :) you'll be fine! Good luck!x
Good question, something people often get confused and concerns about. It is all about driving at the appropriate speed. Ask your self the question, might I need to brake for something soon? If the answer is "YES" then driving below the speed limit is a good idea, like in your example if the road is tight, perhaps due to parked cars, then you drive slowly incase a door opens of someone steps out. But if you can keep good clearance from the parked cars, about 1 meter, then you should be able to do the speed limit assume there are no other hazards. If the answer is "NO", for example the road is clear and you can see ahead very far, no parked cars, no traffic lights, no junctions, no corner, nothing that is going to cause you to slow then it would be safe to build speed and get near the speed limit. The examiners want to see you driving like a driver, not like a learner.
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Yes without sufficient practice and good teaching many would struggle. But my students go through all the tricky bits many times and generally are ok with it, often it is just a 5 second brain fart which causes issues on test, like if they forget to check a mirror or lose concentration at a traffic light and jump a red light.
Only few naturally gifted drivers could do this first time if they never done the route before. I mean 3rd exit for straight on and people say roundabouts are a nightmare. You should see the Spiral roundabout in Chester. Post house it’s called, staying within those dotted markings is mind numbing.
@@tomlodge1329 yes you are correct, which is why continuing to learn, not lessons necessarily, when you have passed is essential. Learn from mistakes, look back at junctions which confused you, seek answer, do advanced driving lessons. I do all of this and I feel quite comfortable to drive in any area without prior knowledge, I drove to Leicester a few years ago and it has lots of weird roundabout but i was fine, drive on big motorways with lots of weird layouts, drive abroad, drove to south London yesterday without any issues. But this is only because I have had lots of training and it is my job to understand all these things. I think the key thing is to be calm and confident to drive at the speed your brains needs to be going at to process the information, and also having the confidence to go off route if you mis read something.
@@wasimsadiq1 Theory test I just downloaded 3 different apps and revised for a few days, it's not difficult although if I was asked to take my theory test again I would no doubt fail 😂
And if you think that is bad check out the terrifying speed my student is doing on their test down a country road ;-) th-cam.com/video/JoFJmJAYnmQ/w-d-xo.html
HAHA! Hey man, i have my driving test tomorrow, i will let you know how it goes and if fail ill post the reason why in the comment section. Cheers for all the vids!@@UKDrivingTest
This is something i need to do a video on, as these signs confuse a lot of people. The sign is correct, although slightly confusing, and how they do it. Whilst i don't have a video on it have a look at my blog: www.drivingcrawley.co.uk/blog/why-is-there-a-gap-in-the-picture-on-a-roundabout-sign-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-driving
@@angeumuhoza7008 as Diego says it is Crawley, it is only fairly 'quiet' as the road structure is very good for traffic flow. Basically it has lots of roundabouts of all types and lots of fast moving roads, which take lots of practice to master but are very effective at managing traffic flow. An area with high traffic level may seem more difficult but could be easier as it is likely to just be some traffic lights and basic t-jucntions, not very good at managing traffic flow.
I have my driving test coming up in 5 days. I feel confident driving, however I feel my use of speed in changes to speed limit could possibly be my downfall and my observation and action. I am terrified
Have a look at my blog, it shows where to look for the speed limit changes and also how to roughly work out the speed limit if you missed the sign www.drivingcrawley.co.uk/blog/how-to-identify-speed-limits
Lightly, like holding a raw egg. Hold it too tight and you will find you wobble and veer from one side to another. If you find yourself holding it too tight due to nerves then release the grip slightly and move your fingers around a bit to 'loosen' / relax your hands and therefore grip
I think the signal rule is stupid on the test, what is the signal there for? To warn people of your intentions, if we indicate after EVERY vehicle has passed us then what is the point in using it in the first place?
Which part of the video are you referring to? Can you add a time stamp? I can explain further. It sounds like you are saying you MUST always signal in every situation on test? Which is untrue. if there is no one to benefit from a signal you could not signal and you would NOT get marked down. Of course there is no harm in signalling, so often some prefer to signal "just in case"
@@UKDrivingTest It's not the video just in general, like for example. You've just pulled up on the left, the instructor says "Pull away when it is safe to do so" apparently in your test if you indicate when cars are coming up behind you and they decide to slow down to allow you to pull out you can get marked down for that, so you should only signal when the cars have passed in which point I believe no one would benefit as they have all passed you.
@@xbluewolfy1741 ah ok. I have heard about the thing that if you signal to pull away and someone lets you go you fail. Best advise if to only signal when you have a gap to go, just no point sitting there with a signal on when unsafe to go imo. Only time I would consider signalling to create a gap is if on a busy road, and typically on test you do not stop on busy roads (well at least around here). As for how it is marked on the test I have had people do it before and then car behind slows and lets them go, candidate had pulled away and examiner has then thanked the driver behind, no more mention of the incident. I suspect the myth that it is a fail is a case of Chinese whispers, no doubt it happened to someone once but there was more to the incident, like they pull out before the car behind had slowed and let them go, they kinda used the signal to force their way out.
@@xbluewolfy1741 In general there are lots of myths that driving instructor believe as much as the learners, so the myths get past down through the generations. Others ones being: - You MUST put handbrake on at a stop sign - You MUST do push pull steering - You MUST hold the wheel at 10 to 2 - Touch the kerb is an immediate FAIL! Some of these myths are explained on my two videos on the subject: Part 1: th-cam.com/video/wBXGCfRfiUM/w-d-xo.html Part 2: th-cam.com/video/bF4o3QoLoxE/w-d-xo.html
Don't really know much about beta blockers, such as how strong it is as you have to be careful for it to to be so strong that is makes you unfit to drive, but things like Rescue Remedy are ok.
These are tips from others who are learning th-cam.com/video/8RrXDWDJ4Jg/w-d-xo.html That aside: - Focus on what your instructor has taught you - Let the examiner be responsible for assessing your driving and directing you, don't try to assess your own driving and go a different way if needed and let the examiner redirect you. - Demonstrate that you no longer should be a learner, i.e. driver confidently, safely and legally.
Yes a lot of people has this misconception, there use to be 2 manoeuvres nearly 10 years ago, but since then there has always been just one reversing manoeuvre. They are more interested in your general driving ability in various situations rather than your ability to reverse. And generally 1 bit of reversing is enough to assess your ability.
Thanks for the response unfortunately I failed my first time :( got a serious fault for hesitation because I didn’t pull out on a 60mph main road :( not sure if this is fair but nothing I can do, other than that only had 3 minors and no of which were hesitation
@@jakebromage7924 I guess it depends what was coming, if anything, and how long it took for you to work out it was safe to go. Of course being a 60mph road, where many serious accidents happen from people pulling out at junctions at the wrong time, you need to be careful not to rush it, much safer to be a bit hesitant on such a road imo
just failed my test the examiner said the round about was clear you shouldn't have slow down to 2nd gear i was in 4th gear how on earth am i supposed to go into a round about in 4th gear ?
Sorry to hear you were unsuccessful on your test. Providing you were going 20mph (ish), which if the roundabout was clear then this is likely your speed, then most cars will struggle away and still work in 4th gear without stalling. Did you have your instructor sat in on your test? If not then it might be an idea next time, as they can give you a second opinion over your drive and help you to understand any areas of improvement.
No he should not have stopped, it was amber not red. Trying to stop at that point would have been extremely dangerous as he would have had to do an emergency stop. If you look in the highway code amber means (not exact quote): "You MUST stop behind the stop line, you may only proceed if you have passed the stop line or to stop would cause an accident" Make sure you subscribe to my channel and keeping watching as I am due to make a video about traffic lights soon, they are one of the top 5 reasons people fail, as they either stop when they should go or go when they should stop.
So driving at 30mph on a motorway when everyone else is doing 60-70 is safe? Of course not precisely what happens on this test, but another example. You need to be driving at a similar and predictable speed to other traffic, failing to do that will make you unpredictable and increase the danger.
I failed my practical test on a junction right side reverse can you put your hazard lights on when Reverse in a busy road junction lot of stop start and an emergency stop so I got 9 faults He did not pass me first time I went. I got14 mistake but why just for 9 what do they whant more money or no Test paper I live in Leicester ...........
I am not 100% what you are saying. You say you got 9 faults but made 14 mistakes? If you got either of those amount of minor fault you would have passed. You must have also got a serious or dangerous fault.
Got my test tomorrow, can someone just confirm that I don’t have to put the parking break on and put the car in neutral, I just prefer to have my clutch in and foot on break and in first gear is this okay?
@@UKDrivingTest I PASSED with 3 minors. Just took my family out for a celebratory dinner 🎉😁👍 Thank you so much for these videos, watched one before the test and it really helped me get my thoughts straight. You are great at explaining things and have a great voice for it👍
Thats great, well done! Make sue you have subscribed, also continue to watch my videos, as 'every day is a school day', plus it really helps to support my channel :-)
@@UKDrivingTest ahh, well then if you don't mind having a little circle on the left and right so when the driver indicates we know what time and where the driver is indicating
Your ambiguous language must sometimes confuse your students. Why say "right lane" instead of right-hand lane? It wasn't always obvious if you were telling us he'd chosen the correct lane or the right-hand lane. He did a great drive on his test and deserved to pass.
No, I can honestly say it has never confused a student. I know what you mean but I never use the phrase you are in the 'right lane', as in 'correct lane', I would say 'left lane', 'right lane' or 'correct lane'. Never having any overlap. In fact for some people saying you are in the 'right-hand lane' would confuse people, what does a 'hand' have to do with anything??? Every one understands things differently, like I say I have never had a problem with using 'left lane' or 'right lane', but if I did I would adapt the phrase to suit the student.
To give you another example in very rare cases some people get confused by "At the roundabout turn right". Any ideas why? Does that phrase make sense to you?
There are no set 'rules' for what is not a fault, what is a driver fault and a serious fault. It alls depends on how the individual examiner considers the individual circumstances. In terms of faults for driving too slow you might consider are: - How long are you driving at that speed for, 1 minute? 10 minutes? - is it effecting anyone? is the road busy or quiet? - why are you driving at the slower speed? Are there any major hazard to consider or a 'clear' road? So basically doing 50mph on a 70mph road could be quite a serious thing, like on a busy motorway, but other times doing 50mph on a 70mph could be way too fast, perhaps when negotiating roundabout on a dual carriageway. Essentially you need to drive like a driver, if you are driving like a learner and being overtaken on the high speed roads or driving un-smoothly in build up areas due to driving too fast, then you will still be a learner at the end of the test. Prove to the examiner that you are no longer a learner and can drive confidently and smoothly then you are likely to end up with a full driving licence.
If you can’t do the manoeuvre in the test and you try twice and still get it wrong and you completely fail to do your is this a minor or would you fail?
There is not a set amount of time you need to do it in, but generally you should be able to correct without restarting the whole thing. But if you had to restart the whole thing twice and the examiner could see you were really struggling then it would be a serious fault, examiner would just say not to worry with manoeuvre and to drive on.
Chloe sometimes just focusing on the actual manoeuvre is too much when you struggle with reversing in general, for example which way to steer and where straight is etc. Do you have to think really hard when reversing? Is it natural? To get more comfortable with reversing in general got to an empty car park and try some of the things shown on the below video. th-cam.com/video/V91K9giVIAU/w-d-xo.html Your instructor may want to step in but you need to work this out in your own head, by going to an empty car park you can just experiment while your instructor stays quiet, if you get confused get out of the car to see if you can work it out. If you try and you can reverse around a car park successfully then the manoeuvres will be one much easier. It is not about remember the routine and reference points it is more about understanding what you are doing.
Time Stamps:
1:14 - Pease Pottage Roundabout
6:40 - Sat Nav Confusion (going the wrong way)
8:44 - Driver Fault (meeting)
9:16 - Pull up on the left 1
10:42 - Pull up on the left 2
11:48 - Parallel Park
17:18 - Great Roundabout Positioning (Hazelwick)
20:48 - Driver Fault (Progress - appropriate speed), watch from this moment to see why the fault happened
22:15 - Good roundabout positioning, spiral design (Tushmore)
23:36 - More good roundabout positioning (Ifield)
24:34 - Driver Fault (Progress - appropriate speed)
27:21 - Possible fault??? You decide
32:10 - Great work with double roundabouts
34:43 - Back to the test centre and the result
i know I'm kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good site to stream new series online?
@Adrian Andres I use Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
Passed mine today 1st time with 1 minor, I've never checked so many mirrors in my life!!!!
@@ukjcjc8104 wtf 🤣
@@ukjcjc8104 😳😳😳
Was it easy , I have my test today
@@ryancrowton4873 Did u pass?
😆🤣 lol
the feeling of passing your test is one of the most satisfying feelings you can ever experience
I passed my driving test on the 31st of Jan, first time with 3 minors. I was really shocked as I was convinced that I had failed.
Passed my test yesterday!! Your detailed videos helped immensely, thank you so much!!!
Good luck to everyone doing their driving test in 202
Ah, the year 202, those were the days
😂😂😂
So light for 11:30pm!
I passed my theory test on Saturday, I got 44 on the multiple choice and 51 on the Hazard Perception
Got my practical test in Feb 2022 had 20 hours of driving so far, my instructor told me I'm ready to take the test. But because of covid it's really hard to get a hold of an eriler date. Hope I pass, and who ever is reading this, STAY CALM AND YOU'LL PASS EASY!!!!!!
Same here, have mine mid January
@@atismoo168 wish you good luck, finally managed to get one early, so the new date is the 15th of December. I'm a nervous wreck though 😬
Try get a cancellation one bro I have mine this Thursday only booked it about a week ago as my mum found one that someone cancelled
@@atismoo168 ppp
@@GitanoBeatz update my test got cancelled about 2 weeks ago due to examiner being unavailable, was meant to be today
Thank you for sharing this video, this video is so useful. Hopefully, when I’m ready for my first practical driving test
Ah, Crawley. If you can drive here you can drive anywhere!! Good stuff!
ThankyouXXX I like normal speed as I'm imagining I'm driving taking it all in ,keeping my confidence up
I have my test in 2 weeks time. I know I can do it but it's still very nerve racking because it means so much to me and will give me a lot of independence. Your detailed videos are really helping me to improve my driving knowledge and calm my nerves.
Glad the video helped, liking and subscribing helps to shows your appreciation :-)
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How did you do
@@atismoo168 0 minors but 1 serious fault. Trying again on the 18th
@@kirstenx6690 oh wow what was the mistake
@@atismoo168 positioning on roundabout
Failed twice previously. First was lane discipline and forgotten right mirror checks for a turn. Second was lack of observation in parallel park. Both of these were totally my fault and I have another test in two days! I'm very nervous but watching these videos and others like them is helping a lot with my nerves
Sounds like you are ready if those fault were the only reason for not passing.
Learn from them and demonstrate to the examiner you can drive safely and legally and you will pass!
@@UKDrivingTest Thanks so much. It's super easy to let the nerves take over but positive mind, positive result!
I have failed 5times and am not giving up😓. I have my test on the 22nd of May Lord help me i need this
I hav my exam 22nd may aswell 3rd time
I have passed 7th time on the 17
@@scashyfoe2577 Congratulations!! I have my test tomorrow morning at 8:10AM
Ryan and Prity did u pass
Drive my own car on my provisional haven't done a lesson in 3 years failed one test . Now I've built up my confidence on the road looking to do my test soon had my first assessment lesson today they said my driving fine I need to watch my speed and work on my manovers.
Don't speed up and I like the little tips and reminders u add in
Thank you for sharing these videos. So helpful for Crawley driving test. I never expect there would be videos for Crawley. But you make it happens. Thanks again!
Plenty of videos on my channel to help boost your chances of passing in Crawley. Much of it in helpful playlists such as this one showing some areas of common faults in Crawley:
th-cam.com/play/PL8-cAqyDz_ZYzsKgDjIQwerkI8b3XAH1e.html
Also playlists on mocks tests, test routes and roundabouts.
got my test on march 13th, these videos are helping alot
Great to hear the videos are helping.
Anything you are worrying about ahead of your test?
good luck, stay calm
@@UKDrivingTest Feeling quite confident actually, although I have struggled with hesitation at junctions and roundabouts the most on my lessons
@@lloydhiggins3008ok cool, i am hoping to make a video on reducing hesitation soon.
But in the mean time consider these things:
- When at a junction/roundabout look for gaps! many people look for cars and then get overwhelmed
- Go to a quiet road and practice drag starts! Moving off promptly and fast. Try this with and without the handbrake and see which you prefer.
- Prepare for the gaps, when you see a potential gap it is vital you get your feet ready, so gas and biting point (or just below bite), you do not have to go but you are ready if after double checking it is all good. Many people miss gaps as they do not prepare and by the time they are prepared the gap is gone.
Yeah I have had a tendency to get fixated and want to know where other cars are going rather than just looking for a safe gap to take. Thanks for your tips.
I'm building up to my test next month n these videos are helping me a lot, quality informative commentary.
Great info on what the examiners are looking for great work 👍 keep it up
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How did your test go??
Mines is in 15 days 😬😬
Passed today, just 2 minor😁😁
Passed mine first time last week with 2 minors. I was checking those mirrors like my life depended on it
Well done Michael !!
I have my test at crawley on thursday super nervous but your video helped me relax as it points out certain things are not a big issue like my mind tells me they are
Plenty of other videos showing areas and tests around Crawley here: th-cam.com/play/PL8-cAqyDz_ZYF3oFlhPZXh9-d9QDoiV0n.html
Hope it helps with that last minute cramming :-)
watching this helped me pass my test!!
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I managed to somehow pass my theory first time I hope it stays the same for my test
I passed 12 years ago on the 31st January 2007. I learnt in both manual and automatic but ended up taking my test in automatic as manual was too difficult for me. I have very recently been looking at test videos again just to see how different it is because I never used to use sat navs around that time.
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Got mine in 2 weeks fingers crossed
I like the explanation during the test 👍
Glad you liked it!
I'm watching this 5 days after passing. It was my 3rd attempt and I had two minor faults. 1st attempt was back in February and i had 12 minors and 1 serious fault for stalling while changing lane at traffic lights. 2and Attempt I had 7 faults and 2 serious faults, 1 was for stopping over the line on traffic lights ( the line was really faded) and meeting situation(I caused a car to slow down as I overtook a parked car)
well done on passing.
Did you watch any of my other videos prior to your test?
@@UKDrivingTest I have watched some of your videos prior to passing. I also found your how to drive petrol video super useful because I'm used to driving diesel cars but brought a petrol car.
@@hannahmay498 very pleased to here the video on driving a petrol car helped :-)
I have my driving test tomorrow 🤞
LB I have too! Good luck!
How'd it go?
I have it tommorow as well.
@@prodigy8964 he died
@RLK hows u do mate i failed lastweek nut passed
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful
Glad they are helping
Let me know if there are any subjects you would like a video on
I got my test on Thursday and nervous are kicking in now 😬
mines tomorrow!
Good luck just stay cool remember everything u being told
Same I got it on Thursday aswell
I failed! :( cried my eyes out
I messed up on parallel parking, instead of full locking the steering while right, I did it left so I was going to hit a parked car 😭😭
I think it's better to keep the videos at real time rather than speed up the boring parts, as although they're more dull due to lack of interaction and a real life experience will differ, new drivers have to learn patience while on the road anyway.
Thanks for the input James
it is great that is in real speed, thanks
Thanks, most people say to speed up the 'boring' bits, but weirdly despite keeping the video at normal speed seems to have gotten a lot more views?!?
Not sure if I should speed up parts or keep all at normal speed on future video?
Keep at normal speed please. Really helpful videos.
My test is next week and I’m so nervous. Having a lot go on at work and I’m so stressed 😬
It'll be a breeze 😎
The Goat I hope so!
@@abbiebrown5069
Nah you will, let us know how it goes
The Goat I shall ❤️
I passed first time with only 5 minors!! Definitely helped watching these types of videos
I love the content, very useful
My driving test is next week, hopefully 3rd time lucky. Cant experience another fail there’s no worse feeling
How did it go?
My test is tomorrow 🙏🙏🙏
Have look at this video with some tips to stay calm tomorrow :-)
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ghareeb karim how did it go bro
Margo L. I failed 1 series
Practical test in 2 days, really nervous
Dan K how was it
NALI Acc passed with one minor, thanks:)
Dan K awesome
how many lessons did you have, im thinking of having like 20 and going out with my parents a fair few times, over the course of 6/8 weeks from May/June ish donyou think thats enough
@@-gsg2519 around 15-20. I had a few less than most would because I drove to school and back for half a year before having more lessons. They still helped me understand all the manoeuvres fully, as well as pick on some bad habits I’d made while driving with my mum
I think he has drived well, and even if I am still at lesson this video can help me for future when I reach for test . Thanks
Ermias Woldegiorgis :-)
i'm having my test in a couple of weeks and videos with commentary help a lot - more around the burgess hill area?
Imgine winning lottery same day u pass drving test
In some ways it would kinda suck, as if you won millions you might not even need a driving licence, just hirer a chauffeur.
Or worst still you buy a 100k car, but can't get it insured as no one will even offer a 17 year a quote on a 600bhp car! lol
True
Tax will eat a lot of it up.
Thank you for sharing your test experience. I got many tips
No worries, make sure you subscribe there is another very similar video coming either today or tomorrow.
Driving Crawley certainly I did subscribe to your channel sir, and tomorrow is my test.
Would you advice about country road do I need to change to 2nd gears at
the bends or just brake a little bit with good steering. Thank you
@@lilaalaoui5058 it depends on how sharp the bends are and what car you are driving. But generally 2nd seems a bit too low, unless a very sharp 90degree bend, like when turning into a side road. I find 3rd or 4th gear are normally best for country road bends.
Perhaps 3rd gear in a diesel and 4th in a petrol, as a petrol can cope with higher gear better and pull away, a diesel may struggle to accelerate in 4th gear, but like i say depends on the car a bit.
Sorry i can't give a straight answer nothing is black and white with driving, it all depends on various things.
Driving Crawley thank you very much for how you detailed the explanation, I really appreciate it and that what I need to figure out my concern.
Thank you
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I enjoyed this video but I feel it would be much better and informative if we could hear what is happening in the car, but also keep in your explanations :)
yes that would be good, but unfortunately not allowed, as it is a real driving test there must be no sound recorded.
You can watch mock test videos on my channel, they have inwards facing cameras and sound.
Driving Crawley Aw that’s a shame! I will definitely watch the mocks!
I'd say speed up the boring bits, but I must say I am finding these very useful. I also have my test booked in March and had to change my instructor because my original instructor changed to automatic just over a month before my test. My new instructor has made me doubt my driving abilities completely and also changed cars from a Citeron C3 to a KIA. Have you got any tips that could help me?
In terms of changing cars, firstly take it back a few steps by driving on quieter roads to start with, your instructor should be doing this, going onto busy roads and junctions when you are not use to the car will put big dents in your confidence.
Sit at the side of the road and practice the controls of the new car, so practice setting the gas and finding the biting point, do it several times until you can do it without thinking.
Go to a gentle hill and practice holding the car still by balancing the gas and biting point, move forwards a bit and then re-balance.
If it is the gears, again just park up on a quiet road to make sure you can do them while stationary without thinking, if you can then you will only get better while moving by practicing it again and again.
got second one this week first one failed by one major at start of test due to observation at closed junction.
I wouldn't say a fault should happen at "27:21" cause it's roadworks so it isn't in your control (due to 1 lane only be available) and the vehicles joining have a give-way point anyway as your already on the roundabout, that's like going around with built up traffic in peak time you wouldn't give way to vehicles who are trying to enter if your already on isn't that the same thing? buuut i might be wrong?
Question: What about if the roundabout is traffic light controlled would you wait behind the line or continue through? I'm unsure on this scenario lol
Yes you do have priority, however the highway code also states you should keep junctions clear when stopping in traffic ques. The entrance to the roundabout is a junction, so technically the candidate is blocking the junction. If he held back the cars could have entered and gone ahead or turned right at the roundabout, thus reducing traffic ques.
If it was traffic lights controlled it is highly likely there would be a yellow box junction, in which case you must not stop there. In fact in London you would get fined if you stopped in a yellow box. Even without a box junction you should not block a junction, if you do you are likely to annoy a lot of drivers.
@@UKDrivingTest ah ok didn't think roundabout followed the same rules as a normal junction due to the whole give-way to the right :P thanks for clearing that up and answering my question. :)
Old video I know, so hoping to get an answer - 20:15 I thought changing lanes was forbidden on the zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings? Or is that just for overtaking cars?
It's no overtaking the leading motor vehicle or no parking / stopping.
The main thing is to understand WHY.
The reason why if the pedestrian crossing creates a risk, if you overtake you view of the crossing would be blocked and you could overtake into the path of a crossing pedestrians. Parking / stopping also creates the same risk due to blocking view of the crossing.
Just changing lanes is less risky, as long as you can clearly see both sides of the crossing are clear and no risk of light changing or pedestrian stepping into the road.
Just beginning to learn
How does it feel when you next get in your car after passing and your on your own any suggestions on what to do would be great
I have the right mindset to pass my test mirrors signal manover
passed my test today on my fourth attempt xx😊
Well done!
Have had 6 test and all failed I’m honestly not a bad driver but my anxiety always kicks in on test day. Any advice
cj smith smoke a joint (obviously try not to be arrested whilst driving)
There are a few things in the video below
th-cam.com/video/e7vEuOLwn7I/w-d-xo.html
Also:
chewing gum, taking a walk before the test to relax, don't care about the result (to remove pressure of passing / fear of failing)
Got my test today, pray for me!
M M no I didn’t I failed, litterally 2 minutes into the test I failed she put her foot on the break before me🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️😭😭
@@sarahhewitt7765 why did she brake for you? I am getting ready for a test, thanks
A. E. She saw me move to break at a round about as someone else pulled out in front of me and she breaked instead
@@sarahhewitt7765 oh no, good luck next time, because of roundabouts I have to keep moving my test as this is where I always mess up on my lessons otherwise I am ok with everything else
A. E. Honestly I booked another test straight after, hah! My next one is the 17th of next month x
got my tests in a few hours. so nervous
Stay calm and remember no matter what happens you will learn a lot from it.
passed. time flys during the test@@UKDrivingTest
I got my test Wednesday
Hi,
Can I take the test driving my own car? Should it have the "L" plate somewhere? I am not a learner or new driver at all (I drive since I'm 15, now in my 30's), been driving in the UK in the last months with my international licence, but need to take this test in a few weeks
As you probably know you can drive in the UK for up to 12 months on your non-UK licence, so no l plates required for that bit.
HOWEVER, in order to continue driving after 12 months you need to apply for a UK provisional licence and pass the theory and practical test, for the practical test you can use you car but you must display L plates.
www.gov.uk/driving-test/using-your-own-car
I would strongly recommend you take some driving lessons for an approved driving instructor before taking a practical test as drivers from other countries often fail their UK driving test several times due to their driving standards not being up to scratch (I believe the pass rate for foreign licence holders with no training is worst than a true learner driver taking their test). Especially important at the moment you only take test when you are ready as test dates are rare, so if you take 6 tests to pass rather than 1 you have used an extra 5 test slots that could have been used by others who are desperate for a test date.
@@UKDrivingTest Thank you for your prompt response. Yes, I've got a provisional UK licence and already passed the theory test before buying my car, now I need to pass the practical test before the 12-months time expires at the end of the year. The only preparation I've done so far is reading the DVSA code and UK traffic code, never took any training in the UK. I have driven in 3 different countries so far and been trained in defensive and safe driving, but perhaps it's worth to book a couple of lessons to assess my skills for the UK standards.
@@m.k.9573 I would defiantly recommend taking some lessons.
Speaking from experience everyone needs at least a few lessons before taking a test.
Only people that might be ok with no lessons are driving instructors, as they know the standard they are expected to drive to.
Hi I live in Horley i have noticed some of your lessons are in Crawley was wondering how best I can contact you so I can book or arrange some driving lessons with yourself.
Thank you
Can you e-mail me please
Laurence.jacquemin@yahoo.co.uk
@@UKDrivingTest thank you. I have just sent you an email
Wow that's quite a tough route that!
Most of Crawley is like this, the way to think of it is if you can drive in Crawley you can pretty much drive anywhere!
Test tomorrow 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
How did you take footage in Ireland not allowed to record ,examinor will first remove it 🤣🙏☘
Not sure of exact rules in Ireland, but sure it would be the same as the UK.
You can have a dash camera with no sound, as that is more of a insurance / safety thing. Just can't record the examiner, i.e. no inward facing camera and no sound.
Was meant to have my driving test in June but was delayed due to covid, still don't know when i can take it :(
Should not be long until you get a new test date.
Be good if you said when Dave was indicating
I think I do something, but there is so much to say I do not say it every time as there may be other more important things to mention
I got my test in 10 days and feeling ok i can imagine how my nerves are gonna feel on the day but my driving instructor says id pass everytime so im gonna try and pretend hes next to me in the car 🤣
I have my test next week on Wednesday the 13th February. Although I’m told I’m ready and driving well my mind goes blank with nerves! 😳😏😢
Have you had a look at my video to help with nerves on test? th-cam.com/video/e7vEuOLwn7I/w-d-xo.html
Driving Crawley no I haven’t..il check it out . Thanks 👍🙂
Just think of it as a driving lesson.. I had my first test yesterday and I passed with only 2 minors. I'd never even used a sat nav but had to on my test and it was fine and on my test i scraped the curb a little from getting too close but that wasn't even a fault.. It's honestly so much better than it seems like it's going to be and it goes so fast it doesn't even feel like 40 mins! But yeah just go into it positive and keep thinking you can do it and you can pass :) you'll be fine! Good luck!x
Good luck x
How did you go?
What if you drive under 30mph in tight areas is that allowed?
Good question, something people often get confused and concerns about.
It is all about driving at the appropriate speed.
Ask your self the question, might I need to brake for something soon?
If the answer is "YES" then driving below the speed limit is a good idea, like in your example if the road is tight, perhaps due to parked cars, then you drive slowly incase a door opens of someone steps out. But if you can keep good clearance from the parked cars, about 1 meter, then you should be able to do the speed limit assume there are no other hazards.
If the answer is "NO", for example the road is clear and you can see ahead very far, no parked cars, no traffic lights, no junctions, no corner, nothing that is going to cause you to slow then it would be safe to build speed and get near the speed limit.
The examiners want to see you driving like a driver, not like a learner.
@@UKDrivingTest Thanks so much for your response. Very helpful!!!
I got my first ever test tomorrow
Do your best, focus on driving safely, in a calm and confident way, and enjoy!
Did u pass?
At the very first roundabout, shouldn't he be in the left lane because the 3rd exit is towards the left hand side of the roundabout?
Are you reading the road sign correctly? It confuses many people
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Looked a tough test route that.Probably a lot have come a cropper with that.
Yes without sufficient practice and good teaching many would struggle.
But my students go through all the tricky bits many times and generally are ok with it, often it is just a 5 second brain fart which causes issues on test, like if they forget to check a mirror or lose concentration at a traffic light and jump a red light.
Only few naturally gifted drivers could do this first time if they never done the route before. I mean 3rd exit for straight on and people say roundabouts are a nightmare. You should see the Spiral roundabout in Chester. Post house it’s called, staying within those dotted markings is mind numbing.
@@tomlodge1329 yes you are correct, which is why continuing to learn, not lessons necessarily, when you have passed is essential.
Learn from mistakes, look back at junctions which confused you, seek answer, do advanced driving lessons.
I do all of this and I feel quite comfortable to drive in any area without prior knowledge, I drove to Leicester a few years ago and it has lots of weird roundabout but i was fine, drive on big motorways with lots of weird layouts, drive abroad, drove to south London yesterday without any issues.
But this is only because I have had lots of training and it is my job to understand all these things.
I think the key thing is to be calm and confident to drive at the speed your brains needs to be going at to process the information, and also having the confidence to go off route if you mis read something.
So much has changed since I passed my test
When did you pass?
@@UKDrivingTest 1985
I passed today
Can you tell me about theory test
@@wasimsadiq1
Theory test I just downloaded 3 different apps and revised for a few days, it's not difficult although if I was asked to take my theory test again I would no doubt fail 😂
11:56 my word that red car was bombing it down there wayyyy too fast!!
haha, well at least they braked hard when they saw my car with it's camera ;-)
And if you think that is bad check out the terrifying speed my student is doing on their test down a country road ;-)
th-cam.com/video/JoFJmJAYnmQ/w-d-xo.html
HAHA!
Hey man, i have my driving test tomorrow, i will let you know how it goes and if fail ill post the reason why in the comment section. Cheers for all the vids!@@UKDrivingTest
Oh my WORD. is she driving a rocket car or something, i almost sweat out a bucket@@UKDrivingTest
I'm a bit confused watching the roadsign at 1.28
Shouldn't it show a wrong way sign over the not available exits?
This is something i need to do a video on, as these signs confuse a lot of people. The sign is correct, although slightly confusing, and how they do it. Whilst i don't have a video on it have a look at my blog:
www.drivingcrawley.co.uk/blog/why-is-there-a-gap-in-the-picture-on-a-roundabout-sign-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-driving
@@UKDrivingTest Thanks! I got it now!
This place looks very quite for test. Which area is this please?
@@angeumuhoza7008 It's Crawley. The hell of roundabouts.
@@angeumuhoza7008 as Diego says it is Crawley, it is only fairly 'quiet' as the road structure is very good for traffic flow.
Basically it has lots of roundabouts of all types and lots of fast moving roads, which take lots of practice to master but are very effective at managing traffic flow.
An area with high traffic level may seem more difficult but could be easier as it is likely to just be some traffic lights and basic t-jucntions, not very good at managing traffic flow.
I have my driving test coming up in 5 days. I feel confident driving, however I feel my use of speed in changes to speed limit could possibly be my downfall and my observation and action. I am terrified
Have a look at my blog, it shows where to look for the speed limit changes and also how to roughly work out the speed limit if you missed the sign www.drivingcrawley.co.uk/blog/how-to-identify-speed-limits
Failed mine last week, was gutted
Driving Test on Friday 🙏🏾
Good Luck , think Positive.
Ellie007 same
Thank you
Same
Did you pass?
I am having mine soon, if travelling at 60 or 70 miles per hours, should you hold the steering firm with 2 hands on the wheel are lightly?
Lightly, like holding a raw egg.
Hold it too tight and you will find you wobble and veer from one side to another.
If you find yourself holding it too tight due to nerves then release the grip slightly and move your fingers around a bit to 'loosen' / relax your hands and therefore grip
@@UKDrivingTest thanks you so much. Continue the good works, I am learning alot from the videos.
I have my test on Saturday I am very nervous.
My test is next month manual test I’m so nervous
My test is on Friday, I’m so nervous
Check out this playlist with a few good videos to help combat that anxiety bit.ly/2mqwkBw
I think the signal rule is stupid on the test, what is the signal there for? To warn people of your intentions, if we indicate after EVERY vehicle has passed us then what is the point in using it in the first place?
Which part of the video are you referring to? Can you add a time stamp? I can explain further.
It sounds like you are saying you MUST always signal in every situation on test? Which is untrue. if there is no one to benefit from a signal you could not signal and you would NOT get marked down.
Of course there is no harm in signalling, so often some prefer to signal "just in case"
@@UKDrivingTest It's not the video just in general, like for example. You've just pulled up on the left, the instructor says "Pull away when it is safe to do so" apparently in your test if you indicate when cars are coming up behind you and they decide to slow down to allow you to pull out you can get marked down for that, so you should only signal when the cars have passed in which point I believe no one would benefit as they have all passed you.
@@xbluewolfy1741 ah ok.
I have heard about the thing that if you signal to pull away and someone lets you go you fail.
Best advise if to only signal when you have a gap to go, just no point sitting there with a signal on when unsafe to go imo.
Only time I would consider signalling to create a gap is if on a busy road, and typically on test you do not stop on busy roads (well at least around here).
As for how it is marked on the test I have had people do it before and then car behind slows and lets them go, candidate had pulled away and examiner has then thanked the driver behind, no more mention of the incident.
I suspect the myth that it is a fail is a case of Chinese whispers, no doubt it happened to someone once but there was more to the incident, like they pull out before the car behind had slowed and let them go, they kinda used the signal to force their way out.
@@xbluewolfy1741 In general there are lots of myths that driving instructor believe as much as the learners, so the myths get past down through the generations.
Others ones being:
- You MUST put handbrake on at a stop sign
- You MUST do push pull steering
- You MUST hold the wheel at 10 to 2
- Touch the kerb is an immediate FAIL!
Some of these myths are explained on my two videos on the subject:
Part 1: th-cam.com/video/wBXGCfRfiUM/w-d-xo.html
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/bF4o3QoLoxE/w-d-xo.html
Got mine in 4 days im so nervous as i really need to pass this. Could i use a beta blocker for the adrenaline?
Don't really know much about beta blockers, such as how strong it is as you have to be careful for it to to be so strong that is makes you unfit to drive, but things like Rescue Remedy are ok.
My 2nd test is tomorrow do you have any tips ?
These are tips from others who are learning th-cam.com/video/8RrXDWDJ4Jg/w-d-xo.html
That aside:
- Focus on what your instructor has taught you
- Let the examiner be responsible for assessing your driving and directing you, don't try to assess your own driving and go a different way if needed and let the examiner redirect you.
- Demonstrate that you no longer should be a learner, i.e. driver confidently, safely and legally.
Hi there quick question in the test I thought you had 2 marked manoeuvres? Here he had only 1?
Yes a lot of people has this misconception, there use to be 2 manoeuvres nearly 10 years ago, but since then there has always been just one reversing manoeuvre.
They are more interested in your general driving ability in various situations rather than your ability to reverse. And generally 1 bit of reversing is enough to assess your ability.
Thanks for the response unfortunately I failed my first time :( got a serious fault for hesitation because I didn’t pull out on a 60mph main road :( not sure if this is fair but nothing I can do, other than that only had 3 minors and no of which were hesitation
@@jakebromage7924 I guess it depends what was coming, if anything, and how long it took for you to work out it was safe to go.
Of course being a 60mph road, where many serious accidents happen from people pulling out at junctions at the wrong time, you need to be careful not to rush it, much safer to be a bit hesitant on such a road imo
where is the link to his first test?
th-cam.com/video/jHmz9p-PsAQ/w-d-xo.html
just failed my test the examiner said the round about was clear you shouldn't have slow down to 2nd gear i was in 4th gear how on earth am i supposed to go into a round about in 4th gear ?
Sorry to hear you were unsuccessful on your test.
Providing you were going 20mph (ish), which if the roundabout was clear then this is likely your speed, then most cars will struggle away and still work in 4th gear without stalling.
Did you have your instructor sat in on your test? If not then it might be an idea next time, as they can give you a second opinion over your drive and help you to understand any areas of improvement.
That’s just stupid wtf I would complain about that you would’ve failed for NOT slowing down!
Surely a 1.57 the lights were on amber when he was touching the line shouldnt the driver of stopped or not
No he should not have stopped, it was amber not red. Trying to stop at that point would have been extremely dangerous as he would have had to do an emergency stop.
If you look in the highway code amber means (not exact quote):
"You MUST stop behind the stop line, you may only proceed if you have passed the stop line or to stop would cause an accident"
Make sure you subscribe to my channel and keeping watching as I am due to make a video about traffic lights soon, they are one of the top 5 reasons people fail, as they either stop when they should go or go when they should stop.
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Why is appropriate speed a minor fault? It’s a speed limit not a speed target ffs
So driving at 30mph on a motorway when everyone else is doing 60-70 is safe?
Of course not precisely what happens on this test, but another example.
You need to be driving at a similar and predictable speed to other traffic, failing to do that will make you unpredictable and increase the danger.
I failed my practical test on a junction right side reverse can you put your hazard lights on when
Reverse in a busy road junction lot of stop start and an emergency stop so I got 9 faults He did not pass me first time I went. I got14 mistake but why just for 9 what do they whant more money or no
Test paper I live in Leicester ...........
I am not 100% what you are saying.
You say you got 9 faults but made 14 mistakes?
If you got either of those amount of minor fault you would have passed.
You must have also got a serious or dangerous fault.
Got my test tomorrow, can someone just confirm that I don’t have to put the parking break on and put the car in neutral, I just prefer to have my clutch in and foot on break and in first gear is this okay?
Have a quick watch of this, it should answer your query as well as some others th-cam.com/video/wBXGCfRfiUM/w-d-xo.html
Got my driving test today 😬
How did it go?
@@UKDrivingTest I PASSED with 3 minors. Just took my family out for a celebratory dinner 🎉😁👍
Thank you so much for these videos, watched one before the test and it really helped me get my thoughts straight. You are great at explaining things and have a great voice for it👍
Thats great, well done!
Make sue you have subscribed, also continue to watch my videos, as 'every day is a school day', plus it really helps to support my channel :-)
was your test in Crawley btw?
@@UKDrivingTest No it was actually in newbury
What if you can’t see the number plate 20 metre would they able to move closer or what?
This is how the eyesight test will work:
th-cam.com/video/meGOMRmDtNA/w-d-xo.html
Passed in nov with 4 minors
My test is on Thursday.
Where is this driving test taking place?
Crawley, West Sussex
Speed it up in the boring parts... and if possible another camera on the driver...
I can speed up in future, but can't have another camera as this is a real test you are not allowed record inside the vehicle.
@@UKDrivingTest ahh, well then if you don't mind having a little circle on the left and right so when the driver indicates we know what time and where the driver is indicating
Your ambiguous language must sometimes confuse your students. Why say "right lane" instead of right-hand lane? It wasn't always obvious if you were telling us he'd chosen the correct lane or the right-hand lane. He did a great drive on his test and deserved to pass.
No, I can honestly say it has never confused a student.
I know what you mean but I never use the phrase you are in the 'right lane', as in 'correct lane', I would say 'left lane', 'right lane' or 'correct lane'. Never having any overlap.
In fact for some people saying you are in the 'right-hand lane' would confuse people, what does a 'hand' have to do with anything???
Every one understands things differently, like I say I have never had a problem with using 'left lane' or 'right lane', but if I did I would adapt the phrase to suit the student.
To give you another example in very rare cases some people get confused by "At the roundabout turn right". Any ideas why? Does that phrase make sense to you?
I have failed for driving slowly , he was going 50 on 70 speed limit and examiner did’nt mark .any advice pls ?
There are no set 'rules' for what is not a fault, what is a driver fault and a serious fault. It alls depends on how the individual examiner considers the individual circumstances.
In terms of faults for driving too slow you might consider are:
- How long are you driving at that speed for, 1 minute? 10 minutes?
- is it effecting anyone? is the road busy or quiet?
- why are you driving at the slower speed? Are there any major hazard to consider or a 'clear' road?
So basically doing 50mph on a 70mph road could be quite a serious thing, like on a busy motorway, but other times doing 50mph on a 70mph could be way too fast, perhaps when negotiating roundabout on a dual carriageway.
Essentially you need to drive like a driver, if you are driving like a learner and being overtaken on the high speed roads or driving un-smoothly in build up areas due to driving too fast, then you will still be a learner at the end of the test.
Prove to the examiner that you are no longer a learner and can drive confidently and smoothly then you are likely to end up with a full driving licence.
If you can’t do the manoeuvre in the test and you try twice and still get it wrong and you completely fail to do your is this a minor or would you fail?
There is not a set amount of time you need to do it in, but generally you should be able to correct without restarting the whole thing. But if you had to restart the whole thing twice and the examiner could see you were really struggling then it would be a serious fault, examiner would just say not to worry with manoeuvre and to drive on.
Argh I really struggle with the manoeuvres, mainly bay parking. I can drive fine it’s just the manoeuvres. I just get myself confused.
Chloe sometimes just focusing on the actual manoeuvre is too much when you struggle with reversing in general, for example which way to steer and where straight is etc. Do you have to think really hard when reversing? Is it natural?
To get more comfortable with reversing in general got to an empty car park and try some of the things shown on the below video.
th-cam.com/video/V91K9giVIAU/w-d-xo.html
Your instructor may want to step in but you need to work this out in your own head, by going to an empty car park you can just experiment while your instructor stays quiet, if you get confused get out of the car to see if you can work it out.
If you try and you can reverse around a car park successfully then the manoeuvres will be one much easier. It is not about remember the routine and reference points it is more about understanding what you are doing.
Driving Crawley thanks for the help :)