Hi Rick! I've been watching your videos for a long time now and I just have to thank you for them! You've helped me learn so much and I passed my driving test today! My next goal is getting comfortable on the highway and I will keep watching your videos because there's always something to learn. THANK YOU!
Hi Luciana Pereyra - thank you for your kind words. That is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
I passed my drivers test and got my license!! I watched a ton of videos from your channel.I specifically saw one of your videos on the mock driving exam you did. My next goal is to get comfortable driving on the freeway.
Hi Sarah DuckDuck - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Hi Toronto22 - that’s awesome news! Thanks so much for letting us know. I’m sure you had a big celebration and it is well deserved. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best with your newly earned freedom. Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, I watched your videos before taking my G in October, and passed! Anytime I have a question about driving, I watch your videos. I will get on the highway on my own for the first time this weekend...a bit nervous but this video was helpful. I will keep watching similar videos! Thanks for the videos, they are very helpful!
Hi Edwin - thank you for your comment and confession. Yes, merging is intimidating--I believe--because you're relying on other drivers to help you out. And in our culture of "everyone for him/herself" it is counter-intuitive - especially when it comes to driving. My suggestion is to practice in town where speeds are lower; however, know that if you match the speed on the highway and signal early - you're going to be OK. And lots of shoulder checks and looking and studying the traffic patterns as you're coming out onto the highway. All the best, Cheers Rick
hi rick, actually all of your videos are very very helpful and i passed my road test because of your instructions. thank u very much and keep going sir, u r awesome.
Hi abdo shareef - that is awesome news! Thanks for letting us know and you compliment. We’re sure you had a big celebration and it is well deserved. All the best with your newly earned freedom. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you Rick for creating this wonderful video and teaching me how to properly merge on highway. This is very helpful for me. Less confusing for me when watching family driving.
Hi Christy - that is brilliant news! Thank you for letting us know. We’re sure you had a big celebration and it is well deserved owing to your tenacity. All the best with your newly earned freedom. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note 📝. All the best, Cheers Rick
To Rick from Smart Drive Test, My name is Tony Gallegos (the last name is Ga-yay-Goes), and I have a disability, which is Autism. I enjoyed your driving videos, because I got my driver's permit since January 26th, 2018; last year, I had my driver's permit after taking the written test for driving twice (one is the computer, and the second time is on physical paper). Right now, I drove 30 hours of driving; My appointment to take behind-the-wheel test is on January 18th, 2019 at 2 o' clock p.m. at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) near my house in Chula Vista, California. I have a question in regards to driving on a freeway or an interstate. Just last week with my dad, I am driving on a freeway, heading to home (I am from Chula Vista, California, USA by the way), and I got freaked out by a small bus changing lanes when I am in my 2nd lane (the lane to the far right). Plus, I am scared if I am enclosed by the truck(s) {As I saw from 4:30 - 4:40}. What should I do the next time I am on the freeway if I am beside or in-between two large trucks?
Hi Tony Gallegos - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome on your upcoming test. When you're on the freeway, it is good to be uncomfortable when you are near large vehicles and they take your space buffer. Simply adjust your speed so you're either in front or behind the large vehicle. Or you can change lanes too if that's an option. Now most of the time when you're on the freeway--in preparation for your test--you're going to be in the far right lane because you're travelling slower than the traffic flow. Remember to breath on test day; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very helpful videos! Thank you very much Rick! You are one of the many reason thats why I passed my driving exam last August. More power to you and all the best!
+japoyski77 thank you for your inspiring comment. That is awesome news! And we’re certain you’re doing great with your driving career. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Question, when is the best time to start looking for a gap when getting onto the on ramp/acceleration lane so you can merge in? I've been having a hard time on that, especially when there is those concrete wall barriers. Thank you in advance :)
Hello Rick. My instructor told me to speed up on the acceleration lane even though the highway traffic was slow and then slow down just before entering the highway. How is this so if there’s slow traffic on the highway? Please I need to know. Thanks.
Hi Aladji Diallo - Thank you for your comment and query. Yes, these videos will help you pass your test in Spain. We have helped smart drivers all over the world be successful on earning their license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Gabriela Martin - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear we could help. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yay! The new merging video! :D So to my previous inquiry on merging, I take from this video, that unless the accel lane is exceedingly short/almost nonexistent as shown @6:00, and as you were talking about @8:15: slowing and stopping before the acceleration lane is "not recommended" and/or "unnecessary". Is this a safe takeaway, Rick?
Hi Cory - thanks for your comment and query. Yes - once you're on that acceleration lane, you must match the speed of the flow of traffic and be prepared to merge. If you slow or stop, you are at high risk of being rear-ended!! All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi TheBluGummy - Thank you for your comment and query. You're looking for this video my friend: ua-cam.com/video/dYUxQPrpCsY/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi TheBluGummy - Thank you for your query. Yes I do my friend. Use any road space you can to gt your vehicle up to space my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Wendy Dean - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi T W - Thank you for your comment. Look at the one here: www.amazon.com/shop/smartdrivetest?linkCode=w61&imprToken=NV5NmzhKDlFLrOm6RTEYGQ&slotNum=0 I have been using this one and it has worked for a couple of years now: ua-cam.com/video/SMgStzy4uWc/v-deo.html The other one to look at too is the Garmin Dashcams. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Jake The Snake 🐍- apologies for the late response. Start small with short drives in low- density traffic- around the block and what not. Also, know that any crash you walk away from is a good thing- vehicles 🚗 can be fixed- you can. Start small & and as you get more confidence increase the complexity of traffic and driving. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was on the DVP the other day and when I merged to get onto it I expected to be moving fast but when I approached to merge the traffic was moving at a snails pace. I didn't stop, but close to it.
Hi Rick..when I merge onto highway i get confused by the lanes and with all the cars driving so fast, i can't tell which lanes they are in. This makes me the most nervous. Any tips?
See this vid: ua-cam.com/video/enBI_nJ8xqE/v-deo.html Stay to the right until you get out onto the freeway my friend. Pick your spot when you're on the on-ramp and aim for that spot. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Awesome video! Question. Did you ever do driving lessons in Nanaimo around 2009? I could be wrong, but I swear I did lessons with you to get my N. Lol.
People have no clue what YIELDING means in many states. When you do the proper thing by waiting for the traffic to have a break in it people behind you start beeping. YIELD IS NOT MERGE. The proper way of Yielding for all parties is for the oncoming traffic to either get over into the next lane if possible, give a signal that they are gettting off that off ramp as a driver is coming up the on ramp or go a moderate speed for that driver to get into the lane. I am a truck driver and it's really amazing how people don't even look into the lane to see if anybody is coming or they look to late. I had people speed up on the right of me just to get in front of me as I am about to get off the exit. I always show my blinker so they know I am getting off but again they non chalantly look as they are just about to get into the other lane.
Hi Scott Dilley - Thank you for your comment and information. I tend to agree with you my friend. Drivers on the highway or freeway need to pay more attention to the on- and off-ramps along the freeway. This video may shed some more light too: ua-cam.com/video/KnIcTIrUEG4/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
There was a situation today with my friend where I was unsure how to handle it correctly or if there had been a better solution. My friend drove, we went up the acceleration lane and there was a car, moving very slow in front of us. We kept our fair distance and slowed down. the car didn't speed up whatsoever and we already reached the broken lines, even if we tried to stay back as much as we could. the car- still in front of us, blinker on, but not doing anything, going 50 or 60 an hour. My friend eventually merged and still kept slow for a second, in the attempt of letting that car merge in front of us, but then, as there were cars behind us speeding up to us, he decided to speed up in order not to make the other cars slam the brakes. We so to speak closed this car's gap and passed it. The lane to the left was full so no option to move over there and make space. My friend and I were left a bit confused and helpless about what would have been the most cooperative way to go about this. If we would have waited more, we would have been eventually so slow that we could have caused sort of a traffic jam at the acceleration lane. thoughts?
Great video... unfortunately in NY city they seldom let you merge so you will have to stop. And they speed up when you signal to change lanes; even if you signal early. Go figure 😩
This is *exactly* what I’m struggling with in my Highway lessons. They make me learn how to highway drive on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. I really thought I was being crazy and nervous doing the merge on that short ramp, but that thing is really short! My instructor is telling me push the gas, but I always wonder how I can do it if a car is literally speeding past in the right lane not giving me a chance. I would love to see a video on how to merge on a short on-ramp and when people don’t let you in on the right.
That’s the same problem I’m having with trying to find videos on. The entrances and exits on the FDR are very short, especially the entrance by Montgomery and South Street.
Tips on switching lanes in wild or congested traffic? do I keep constant speed or do I slow down ? this is the only thing I'm scared of while driving because I don't want to be rear ended. I also don't want to hold up traffic behind me. Also if you can if you have videos on accelerating smoothly can you leave it in the reply
Hi Emmanuel - thanks for your comment and query. When changing lanes--almost every time--you're going to speed up slightly because you're covering more distance. By accelerating slightly you maintain as constant speed as you're moving from one lane to the other. And for accelerating smoothly, look at these videos: ua-cam.com/video/I19WKgoQqxY/v-deo.html and this one: ua-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Cory - yes, that is one where the acceleration and deceleration are one and the same. Those are being phased out because these are unsafe, but there's another in Kamloops on the TransCanada that persists - www.google.ca/maps/@50.6723118,-120.299264,3a,75y,292.92h,92.16t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sxugBz4JQk_pTL305CcHQGQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Cheese world - Thank you for your query. There wasn't an acceleration lane my friend, and you can only go if there's an acceleration lane. And if there had been an acceleration lane, it was probably better to move in behind the semi truck. All the best, Cheers Rick
Woow, that is very confusing to me right now. Why do we say this one is not an acceleration lane? What is the difference between this and an acceleration lane? Is it always advisable then to slow down or stop for this type of merge depending on the traffic? Sorry for asking many questions, trying to learn these things as I am going to start driving by myself soon.
Hi Hùng Kiệt - Thank you for your comment and query. Some times there are speed limits, but most of the time these speed limits are advisory speeds on cautionary signs. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi John Fernandez - it's not very often that the traffic flow is completely stopped my friend. It's usually just going really, really slow. Just match the speed of the flow of traffic. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi E LEAL - Thank you for your comment. Yield signs simply reinforce that the onus of responsibility for merging is on the merging driver. And if you signal early, most driver will help to create a space. If not, crowd the left side of your lane. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Esi Mcallen - Thank you for your comment and enthusiastic compliment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
In Missouri, I was driving to work and merging onto the 291 when the idiot in front of me rode the brakes the whole way down the acceleration ramp. Personally, I typically floor it on these ramps (my vehicle only has 78 horsepower) and disregard what the book says about "do not exceed the speed limit" as Missouri drivers tend to go about 20MPH over. I personally do not, but I am not trying to get rear-ended so I saw a gap and crossed the solid white line to merge before the idiot in front of me did. Had I obeyed every law, this moron would have got me killed.
Hi Nesseight - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, there are a number of drivers that simply don't get up to speed on the acceleration lane. And when that happens, they put other drivers at risk: both those behind and those on the highway. Drivers need to get up to speed on the acceleration lane, pick the gap and merge into traffic. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest sometimes it's not a MERGE it could be a YIELD sign where you are not supposed to accelerate unless the lane is clear of oncoming traffic.
Near my test center their is a merge lane that is pretty short and I find it hard to get up to the speed limit of 80km/h should i fully step on it or can I enter at 70 and get up to 80 after?
Hi Biggity boys Diggity dogs - Thank you for your comment and query. Unless you're behind another vehicle, put the "pedal to the metal". In other words, put the accelerator on the floor and get it going as much as possible. Most vehicles will accelerate to speed, even in a short distance. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Amtul Asra - thank you for your comment and query. I would say you're probably pretty safe using a cell phone while pumping fuel. All the best, Cheers Rick
I merged on the freeway for the first time a couple of days ago. When I merged, a bus behind me blew his horn at me cuz I cut in front a bit too close. I deserved that honk🙄
Here's what everyone needs to know. I'm sorry if you were driving on the beach smoking pot the day Mr.T was teaching this in H.S. Drivers Ed. Drivers in the on ramp have the right of way. This because their acceleration lane is limited and ends soon! They are supposed to get up to the speed of the cars on the slow lane, so they can smoothly enter without causing them to hard brake or preferably not at all. It is your duty dear driver already on the highway to examine the on ramps as they come up to your right as you progress down the highway. They are pretty damn obvious usually as you approach them. So you should be thinking "Oh, there's a big-you-name-it that will have to accelerate slow because of it's heavy mass, or there's an especially slow you-name-it looking like by the time I get to his on-ramp I am going to need to accommodate them so they can get on safely and as smoothly as I can create for them. It does not matter if they are in fact going about it in the wrong way and even being timid and slowing up. Not everyone is as clever as you are and they need to get somewhere too. So suck it up damn it and work with them. If they are hesitant create a safe distance that even Wally Cox at his most timid when he was learning to drive would say to himself "I guess it's OK to enter" or better yet get over one lane to try to keep that guy moving! Driving is all about traffic flow in a safe and smooth manner and we all play a big part for the road environment even though we are just driving one vehicle and thinking about how many more reps we will try at the gym today.
Hi Samuel Kingston - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Follow me in a car, or follow me when I'm merging? Are you looking to do this safer? Drop us a note if you have further questions, or we can help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick! I've been watching your videos for a long time now and I just have to thank you for them! You've helped me learn so much and I passed my driving test today! My next goal is getting comfortable on the highway and I will keep watching your videos because there's always something to learn. THANK YOU!
Hi Luciana Pereyra - thank you for your kind words. That is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Thank you Rick! I went to get some lunch and a frappe- very well deserved! All the best!
Hi Luciana Pereyra - that is great my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I passed my drivers test and got my license!! I watched a ton of videos from your channel.I specifically saw one of your videos on the mock driving exam you did. My next goal is to get comfortable driving on the freeway.
Hi Sarah DuckDuck - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
@@smartdrivetest Thank you so much! My first solo trip was to a big mall out of town. In talks about a future trip to Yellowstone.
The mall sounds incredible. And a trip to Yellowstone would be magical! All the very best, Cheers Rick
Just passed my G. I have to be honest your videos have been really informative and has helped me with the nervousness!! Thanks a lot Rick!!!
Hi Toronto22 - that’s awesome news! Thanks so much for letting us know. I’m sure you had a big celebration and it is well deserved. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best with your newly earned freedom. Cheers Rick
Can u make a video on how enter and exit gas stations, safe handling of gas. I feel nervous at gas stations.
Amtul Asra you will get use to it,it’s easy as 1-2-3
Hi Rick, I watched your videos before taking my G in October, and passed! Anytime I have a question about driving, I watch your videos.
I will get on the highway on my own for the first time this weekend...a bit nervous but this video was helpful. I will keep watching similar videos! Thanks for the videos, they are very helpful!
I'm glad you have a video on this. Merging on the highway racks my nerves the most.
Hi Edwin - thank you for your comment and confession. Yes, merging is intimidating--I believe--because you're relying on other drivers to help you out. And in our culture of "everyone for him/herself" it is counter-intuitive - especially when it comes to driving. My suggestion is to practice in town where speeds are lower; however, know that if you match the speed on the highway and signal early - you're going to be OK. And lots of shoulder checks and looking and studying the traffic patterns as you're coming out onto the highway. All the best, Cheers Rick
LOL, that's me as well. Thank you Rick.
hi rick, actually all of your videos are very very helpful and i passed my road test because of your instructions. thank u very much and keep going sir, u r awesome.
Hi abdo shareef - that is awesome news! Thanks for letting us know and you compliment. We’re sure you had a big celebration and it is well deserved. All the best with your newly earned freedom. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you Rick for creating this wonderful video and teaching me how to properly merge on highway. This is very helpful for me. Less confusing for me when watching family driving.
Hi Katie Swan - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Just passed my driving test today on my second attempt. Thank you for your videos!
Hi Christy - that is brilliant news! Thank you for letting us know. We’re sure you had a big celebration and it is well deserved owing to your tenacity. All the best with your newly earned freedom. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note 📝. All the best, Cheers Rick
To Rick from Smart Drive Test,
My name is Tony Gallegos (the last name is Ga-yay-Goes), and I have a disability, which is Autism. I enjoyed your driving videos, because I got my driver's permit since January 26th, 2018; last year, I had my driver's permit after taking the written test for driving twice (one is the computer, and the second time is on physical paper). Right now, I drove 30 hours of driving; My appointment to take behind-the-wheel test is on January 18th, 2019 at 2 o' clock p.m. at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) near my house in Chula Vista, California.
I have a question in regards to driving on a freeway or an interstate. Just last week with my dad, I am driving on a freeway, heading to home (I am from Chula Vista, California, USA by the way), and I got freaked out by a small bus changing lanes when I am in my 2nd lane (the lane to the far right). Plus, I am scared if I am enclosed by the truck(s) {As I saw from 4:30 - 4:40}. What should I do the next time I am on the freeway if I am beside or in-between two large trucks?
Hi Tony Gallegos - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome on your upcoming test. When you're on the freeway, it is good to be uncomfortable when you are near large vehicles and they take your space buffer. Simply adjust your speed so you're either in front or behind the large vehicle. Or you can change lanes too if that's an option. Now most of the time when you're on the freeway--in preparation for your test--you're going to be in the far right lane because you're travelling slower than the traffic flow. Remember to breath on test day; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very helpful videos! Thank you very much Rick! You are one of the many reason thats why I passed my driving exam last August. More power to you and all the best!
+japoyski77 thank you for your inspiring comment. That is awesome news! And we’re certain you’re doing great with your driving career. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Question, when is the best time to start looking for a gap when getting onto the on ramp/acceleration lane so you can merge in? I've been having a hard time on that, especially when there is those concrete wall barriers. Thank you in advance :)
Yes Rick this was extremely helpful. Thank you very much.
Hi Marjorle Charles - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hello Rick. My instructor told me to speed up on the acceleration lane even though the highway traffic was slow and then slow down just before entering the highway. How is this so if there’s slow traffic on the highway?
Please I need to know. Thanks.
Hello I am in spain I don't know whether I can use you lesson for my exaim
Hi Aladji Diallo - Thank you for your comment and query. Yes, these videos will help you pass your test in Spain. We have helped smart drivers all over the world be successful on earning their license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Need to make a video about, merging on a highway and no one moves over for you do to someone passing them on the highway.
Very helpfull. Thank you
Yes, thanks, this was very helpful because I found on of the merging collage one that was like one that I was wondering about. Thank you!
Hi Gabriela Martin - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear we could help. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I'll keep that in mind, Rick :) Thx!
Yay! The new merging video! :D
So to my previous inquiry on merging, I take from this video, that unless the accel lane is exceedingly short/almost nonexistent as shown @6:00, and as you were talking about @8:15: slowing and stopping before the acceleration lane is "not recommended" and/or "unnecessary".
Is this a safe takeaway, Rick?
Hi Cory - thanks for your comment and query. Yes - once you're on that acceleration lane, you must match the speed of the flow of traffic and be prepared to merge. If you slow or stop, you are at high risk of being rear-ended!! All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks Rick. :)
Have my road test next week. Could you please tell me exactly when and how you know to signal when merging on a highway?
Hi TheBluGummy - Thank you for your comment and query. You're looking for this video my friend: ua-cam.com/video/dYUxQPrpCsY/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Thank you. I noticed you began to accelerate a little bit before the continuity lines, do you recommend a new driver to do that also?
Hi TheBluGummy - Thank you for your query. Yes I do my friend. Use any road space you can to gt your vehicle up to space my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
So helpful! Thank you.
Hi Wendy Dean - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks a lot Rick for your video. BTW, Can you recommend a reliable dashcam. I bought one but it was not working in less than 6 months... Many thanks.
Hi T W - Thank you for your comment. Look at the one here: www.amazon.com/shop/smartdrivetest?linkCode=w61&imprToken=NV5NmzhKDlFLrOm6RTEYGQ&slotNum=0 I have been using this one and it has worked for a couple of years now: ua-cam.com/video/SMgStzy4uWc/v-deo.html The other one to look at too is the Garmin Dashcams. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick! I am a 15 year old driver and I was recently in a minor accident, I am fairly anxious about getting back on the road. Do you have any tips?
Hi Jake The Snake 🐍- apologies for the late response. Start small with short drives in low- density traffic- around the block and what not. Also, know that any crash you walk away from is a good thing- vehicles 🚗 can be fixed- you can. Start small & and as you get more confidence increase the complexity of traffic and driving. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you!
I was on the DVP the other day and when I merged to get onto it I expected to be moving fast but when I approached to merge the traffic was moving at a snails pace. I didn't stop, but close to it.
i have had experience the car in front of me just stop in acceleration lane good thing there is no car passing in that case the the best move to do?
Hi Rick..when I merge onto highway i get confused by the lanes and with all the cars driving so fast, i can't tell which lanes they are in. This makes me the most nervous. Any tips?
See this vid: ua-cam.com/video/enBI_nJ8xqE/v-deo.html Stay to the right until you get out onto the freeway my friend. Pick your spot when you're on the on-ramp and aim for that spot. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
@smartdrivetest thanks Rick..I've watched alot of your videos and they've been super helpful 👍
Awesome video! Question. Did you ever do driving lessons in Nanaimo around 2009? I could be wrong, but I swear I did lessons with you to get my N. Lol.
I have a question, what should you do if no one allows you merge on the highway. Would it then be a logical decision to stop on the acceleration lane?
People have no clue what YIELDING means in many states. When you do the proper thing by waiting for the traffic to have a break in it people behind you start beeping. YIELD IS NOT MERGE. The proper way of Yielding for all parties is for the oncoming traffic to either get over into the next lane if possible, give a signal that they are gettting off that off ramp as a driver is coming up the on ramp or go a moderate speed for that driver to get into the lane. I am a truck driver and it's really amazing how people don't even look into the lane to see if anybody is coming or they look to late. I had people speed up on the right of me just to get in front of me as I am about to get off the exit. I always show my blinker so they know I am getting off but again they non chalantly look as they are just about to get into the other lane.
Hi Scott Dilley - Thank you for your comment and information. I tend to agree with you my friend. Drivers on the highway or freeway need to pay more attention to the on- and off-ramps along the freeway. This video may shed some more light too: ua-cam.com/video/KnIcTIrUEG4/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks , Rick ! It IS helpful!
There was a situation today with my friend where I was unsure how to handle it correctly or if there had been a better solution. My friend drove, we went up the acceleration lane and there was a car, moving very slow in front of us. We kept our fair distance and slowed down. the car didn't speed up whatsoever and we already reached the broken lines, even if we tried to stay back as much as we could. the car- still in front of us, blinker on, but not doing anything, going 50 or 60 an hour. My friend eventually merged and still kept slow for a second, in the attempt of letting that car merge in front of us, but then, as there were cars behind us speeding up to us, he decided to speed up in order not to make the other cars slam the brakes. We so to speak closed this car's gap and passed it. The lane to the left was full so no option to move over there and make space. My friend and I were left a bit confused and helpless about what would have been the most cooperative way to go about this. If we would have waited more, we would have been eventually so slow that we could have caused sort of a traffic jam at the acceleration lane. thoughts?
Great video... unfortunately in NY city they seldom let you merge so you will have to stop. And they speed up when you signal to change lanes; even if you signal early. Go figure 😩
Also the acceleration lanes are very very short in New York state. The acceleration lanes onto the FDR are very very short. It's ridiculous.
This is *exactly* what I’m struggling with in my Highway lessons. They make me learn how to highway drive on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. I really thought I was being crazy and nervous doing the merge on that short ramp, but that thing is really short! My instructor is telling me push the gas, but I always wonder how I can do it if a car is literally speeding past in the right lane not giving me a chance.
I would love to see a video on how to merge on a short on-ramp and when people don’t let you in on the right.
That’s the same problem I’m having with trying to find videos on. The entrances and exits on the FDR are very short, especially the entrance by Montgomery and South Street.
Tips on switching lanes in wild or congested traffic? do I keep constant speed or do I slow down ? this is the only thing I'm scared of while driving because I don't want to be rear ended. I also don't want to hold up traffic behind me. Also if you can if you have videos on accelerating smoothly can you leave it in the reply
Hi Emmanuel - thanks for your comment and query. When changing lanes--almost every time--you're going to speed up slightly because you're covering more distance. By accelerating slightly you maintain as constant speed as you're moving from one lane to the other. And for accelerating smoothly, look at these videos: ua-cam.com/video/I19WKgoQqxY/v-deo.html and this one: ua-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
A thing I noticed @3:16: Is that one of those acceleration&deceleration combo lanes you were talking about?
Hi Cory - yes, that is one where the acceleration and deceleration are one and the same. Those are being phased out because these are unsafe, but there's another in Kamloops on the TransCanada that persists - www.google.ca/maps/@50.6723118,-120.299264,3a,75y,292.92h,92.16t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sxugBz4JQk_pTL305CcHQGQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 All the best, Cheers Rick
Wow, what's the traffic flow there? Cause it looks like there's hardly any road there... Yikes.
At 6:00min, why did that blue car stop? I thought you said keep going.
Hi Cheese world - Thank you for your query. There wasn't an acceleration lane my friend, and you can only go if there's an acceleration lane. And if there had been an acceleration lane, it was probably better to move in behind the semi truck. All the best, Cheers Rick
Woow, that is very confusing to me right now. Why do we say this one is not an acceleration lane? What is the difference between this and an acceleration lane? Is it always advisable then to slow down or stop for this type of merge depending on the traffic?
Sorry for asking many questions, trying to learn these things as I am going to start driving by myself soon.
Do they have speed limit when you on merging?
Hi Hùng Kiệt - Thank you for your comment and query. Some times there are speed limits, but most of the time these speed limits are advisory speeds on cautionary signs. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Can you stop if the flow of traffic is stopped
Hi John Fernandez - it's not very often that the traffic flow is completely stopped my friend. It's usually just going really, really slow. Just match the speed of the flow of traffic. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
very important,
Some on ramps have yield signs. Also you have to consider the unruly drivers who will not want to give space for you to merge.
Hi E LEAL - Thank you for your comment. Yield signs simply reinforce that the onus of responsibility for merging is on the merging driver. And if you signal early, most driver will help to create a space. If not, crowd the left side of your lane. All the best, Cheers Rick
It would be useful to show the view in the driver’s side mirror. Without that it’s hard to tell what the driver saw when making a decision to merge.
Youre the best!!!!
Hi Esi Mcallen - Thank you for your comment and enthusiastic compliment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
In Missouri, I was driving to work and merging onto the 291 when the idiot in front of me rode the brakes the whole way down the acceleration ramp. Personally, I typically floor it on these ramps (my vehicle only has 78 horsepower) and disregard what the book says about "do not exceed the speed limit" as Missouri drivers tend to go about 20MPH over. I personally do not, but I am not trying to get rear-ended so I saw a gap and crossed the solid white line to merge before the idiot in front of me did. Had I obeyed every law, this moron would have got me killed.
Hi Nesseight - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, there are a number of drivers that simply don't get up to speed on the acceleration lane. And when that happens, they put other drivers at risk: both those behind and those on the highway. Drivers need to get up to speed on the acceleration lane, pick the gap and merge into traffic. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest sometimes it's not a MERGE it could be a YIELD sign where you are not supposed to accelerate unless the lane is clear of oncoming traffic.
Near my test center their is a merge lane that is pretty short and I find it hard to get up to the speed limit of 80km/h should i fully step on it or can I enter at 70 and get up to 80 after?
Hi Biggity boys Diggity dogs - Thank you for your comment and query. Unless you're behind another vehicle, put the "pedal to the metal". In other words, put the accelerator on the floor and get it going as much as possible. Most vehicles will accelerate to speed, even in a short distance. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I'll be taking my driving license test next month and I can't even imagine how I will feel
Hi Rick, what's the music you used in this video? Thanks
Hi XempireX18 - Thank you for your comment. Mean Streetz - I downloaded it from the UA-cam library. All the best, Cheers Rick
11:35 lol
Does usage of cell phones at gas stations can cause explosions?
Hi Amtul Asra - thank you for your comment and query. I would say you're probably pretty safe using a cell phone while pumping fuel. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks a lot
I merged on the freeway for the first time a couple of days ago. When I merged, a bus behind me blew his horn at me cuz I cut in front a bit too close. I deserved that honk🙄
Here's what everyone needs to know. I'm sorry if you were driving on the beach smoking pot the day Mr.T was teaching this in H.S. Drivers Ed.
Drivers in the on ramp have the right of way. This because their acceleration lane is limited and ends soon! They are supposed to get up to the speed of the cars on the slow lane, so they can smoothly enter without causing them to hard brake or preferably not at all.
It is your duty dear driver already on the highway to examine the on ramps as they come up to your right as you progress down the highway. They are pretty damn obvious usually as you approach them. So you should be thinking "Oh, there's a big-you-name-it that will have to accelerate slow because of it's heavy mass, or there's an especially slow you-name-it looking like by the time I get to his on-ramp I am going to need to accommodate them so they can get on safely and as smoothly as I can create for them.
It does not matter if they are in fact going about it in the wrong way and even being timid and slowing up. Not everyone is as clever as you are and they need to get somewhere too. So suck it up damn it and work with them. If they are hesitant create a safe distance that even Wally Cox at his most timid when he was learning to drive would say to himself "I guess it's OK to enter" or better yet get over one lane to try to keep that guy moving! Driving is all about traffic flow in a safe and smooth manner and we all play a big part for the road environment even though we are just driving one vehicle and thinking about how many more reps we will try at the gym today.
trying to pass my Class 5! T_T commit to need for speed T_T
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Hi Samuel Kingston - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Idk.... I don't think I'd ever follow you
Follow me in a car, or follow me when I'm merging? Are you looking to do this safer? Drop us a note if you have further questions, or we can help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
For me emerging at night still a challenge