Same I passed on Wednesday last week with 2 minor faults. One of them was a blind spot check and the other one was when I was doing my emergency stop, the instructor (old woman btw) hit her head on the sun visor and I started laughing.
@@ymence8767that makes so much sense since you can literally go anywhere in walking distance! I don’t even know why people drive cars anymore when you can just walk
I literally just watched half of this clip before my driving lesson and my instructor was beyond impressed especially since I did horrible on my yesterday's lesson. The amount of info and techniques l learnt i.e clutch control and approach made me so confident!!!!! Thank you so much... I will keep watching your videos as I have a test next week :)
Can happily say that I'm part of the 'just passed' community; I honestly don't think I would've passed first time without your excellent videos. I found your manoeuvres videos especially helpful - thank you so so much for this amazing content! :))
Sir, to be honest, I won't be able to pass my future driving tests without watching your videos. And you're a life-saving instructor who keeps every driver safe. Regards, Sean
I realized that I get a lot of driving anxiety because I have aphantasia, so I can't visualize things in my head almost at all. This means that when I try to think about driving and visualize it, all my brain gives me is dark and scary and what little I can see often goes badly. Videos like this actually help massively just by giving me a real, solid experience I can look at and think "hey, I can do this!", so thanks!
Mate, this video was perfect. I am a visual learner and you had well enough video for me to get the feel for what it's like and what to expect on a UK road. Your descriptions were just enough so I could understand every marker. Thank you!
This video is the one i want to watch before my driving test as well as the one specifically what they look fpr on a test and for safe driving. I need to make sure i remember this. Ther main thing that i think is useful, other than the live narration, is the camera on the pedals. Helped me the most to improve the past few weeks especially with my nerves.
Good afternoon! My name is Kseniia. I am a university student. I am doing a project related to instructors in the UK. I want to create an application that will help you in your work. I need to do some research and interview 20 instructors. I would like to conduct an interview with you. It will last about 20 minutes. Your information will not be shared with anyone. I can contact you on Zoom, Whatup or by phone. Are you ready for an interview? Sincerely, Kseniia Velikaia
Passed today Richard, and have to join the thousands of others who have already thanked you for your incredible videos. I don’t doubt that they made an enormous difference to my learning! I’ll keep watching them because I feel like there is always more I can learn and frankly I enjoy watching them 😂
I passed my driving test a couple of months ago and only bought myself a car a couple of weeks ago, so I'm a bit nervous about driving on my own especially long distances to see family etc. These kinds of videos keep my 'driver brain' ticking - great stuff!
I'm preparing for my driving lessons soon and you make me so confident watching your videos 📹 you are amazing. Thank you for your effort doing this videos for us
passed my test on second try, failed at first only because couldnt do reverse parallel parking within the line as Indian test doesnt allow for as much space as in UK. only altered 1 bit from your parking formula, removed the 'angle off' part and voila I passed. thank you for your immensely detailed and thorough explanations Richard!
Your videos are so helpful! You explain everything so well, and I have no doubt your videos will help me pass my future driving test when the time comes.
I have been a qualified driver (uk) for 46 years. I like to think I can drive safely and well. Your video is telling me that largely, I do. Good to know. Thank you for an informative video.
Your videos are delightfully understandable and helpful! You sure are an amazing driver! I keep asking myself questions and you keep answering them. Cheers, mate
Helllloooooo, I passed my test, I thank God I came across your channel, God bless you mehn, I pray that this channel grows even more than it has, I will still remain subscribed here to show my appreciation
I failed my test first time as i drove too close to the left kerb when there was a taxi in the bus stop, got another one soon, your videos help alot! :)
Passed recently, 3 minors, and I had an awful instructor and learnt myself, and this UA-camr is the very best for learning to drive. Thank you! PS, his collingwood insurance offer is very good.
Hey Richard I passed my driving test today with only 5 minors! Only learning from friends and family, your videos really helped me to prepare. I'm really glad you are doing what you doing and keep going.
One thing I've discovered after watching several of your videos is that I and many like me need to do refresher courses. I passed the motor cycle test in 1999 and the car in 1972. You've really made a mockery of the car test version 1973. I don't think I'd pass the current car test but I probably would the bike. The difference in the two is that the car always feels safer. I think even Rossi would probably adhere to biking standards riding through a city. I only wish I'd seen this stuff ages ago. preferably before 1972 many thanks for such amazing instruction.
I got my drivers license in an automatic about six years ago, but I just acquired my dream car in a manual, and thanks to your videos I was driving it full time in less than two months! I appreciate your videos so much, the amount of detail you provide helps so much when you don’t have a proper driving instructor to show you these things. Thank you so much for being so helpful and understanding!
I managed to pass yesterday with two minors and just wanted to say a huge thank you for your brilliant videos. In addition to a great instructor, they really did help and your explanations are so helpful, especially for anxious drivers! This video particularly helped just before my test, so thank you, Richard!
This is so helpful thank you from someone who passed their test 2 years ago and still is learning from your videos. I’m definitely a better driver for it. I can’t imagine the accidents you have helped prevent with your commitment to keep creating these quality content filled videos 🙏
I have a test this month end and I found this video massively helpful not only to understand the rules but also the better car control. I will keep watching your videos until I pass the test. Yes I just subscribed✌️
Insanely helpful can see where i go wrong and compare to what you do in that situation , would be great if you did more of these videos , for example what ur doing/thinking in heavy uphill traffic and other areas
I like to approach red traffic lights very slowly, so that with a bit of luck they will go green and I can continue without stopping. This might have worked at 13:40, and probably a 21:10.
Fantastic video! I love to watch before practicing driving. Good explanation on how you drive in the UK. And i hope that you can make more this type of videos.
I learned to drive in a small town and it was so relaxed driving there. When I relocated to London everything became faster, and to be honest, I am a more impatient driver now. It is stressing traffic building up behind you, or someone tailgating you bumper to bumper, forcing more aggressive driving on you.
This is great. With this and all the camera. We could go on the test and let the recording play back. And we watch ourself on the test. To learn from our mistake.
Didn't notice any mistakes, just a few things that I do differently. The first would be rev matching, but I know why you wouldn't include this, and you mentioned it in the outro anyway. When using cruise control I prefer to keep my foot in the usual pivot position, usually covering the throttle for comfort, but allowing for swift and accurate braking if the need arises. Lastly when joining from slip roads and changing lanes on multi-lane highways I favour a more extreme side check, more of a blind spot check really. Not sure why possibly motorcycle training, or maybe just been caught out in the past by more frivolously looks. Big fan of the magic roundabout, don't have any of those near me, looks like a lot of fun.
Started watching this video, and after the first 5 minutes or so, the first thought was that this is the most useful First time driving in the UK Video for foreigners, much better than the usual "Driving in the UK for americans" that is the usual offering that emphasize the left hand side thing. It covers how to actually do it on a normal british weekday, complete with advice on what to do in awkward, but normal for brits, situations. Incidentally it shows how to handle a stick shift.
The person pulling in at 17:30 really demonstrates to me how good driver education and road manners are in the UK compared to most other places. They'd never pull over in the US unless you on the side without parked cars had already forced the issue by continuing forward.
Thank you sir for sharing this video it helps me a lot..i am new here and no idea with the right hand drive vehicle.i am looking forward to pass the driving test
I would have to adapt again for a car because I've only driven vans for the past 25 years (no centre rear-view mirror). I recently hired a nearly-new van while mine was in for repair. It actually had the equivalent of a rear-view mirror because there was a camera in the rear door. I've not seen that before.
Just came across this now Richard. Greatly looking forward to watching this video in it's entirety later when I have time. In the meantime, watched a few brief snippets of it. Looks really interesting...though not sure if those very colourful socks are legal! 😀
I have passed my Driving test 21/07/2024 with Zero Minor faults 🥰 It requires me extensive hard work , focus and money as well. I passed in my 2nd attempt. My first attempt was 21/05/2024 the result was 2 serious faults with 14 minor faults . All the best for my all learner brothers and sisters ❤️
Greetings from Poland. I also work as a driving instructor, I like to compare the training methods and examination requirements in the UK to Polish ones.
Hey Richard, could you consider making a video on parking in multi storey car parks? They are quite hilly and the surface is not the usual road so can be quite tricky sometimes
14:59 plz tell if you can skip gears when downshifting because my sister tells me too even though it feels like a lot of work as she says in this situation you have to press the clutch put it in 3rd and then in 2nd and then release the clutch.
Fascinating video pulling lots of info together. 26:50 if you could do so, would it be ok to slow by taking foot off accelerator instead of using brakes? Sometimes when I do that I get someone behind tailgating as if to say I should only slow by showing a brake light. Even though that is more sudden and less efficient and less comfortable and "feels" unsafer and generates brake dust (and can require more pedal work in automatic gear)
It's important to slow down comfortable but not so early that it's misleading. Gentle slowing down is generally safer but you can slow too gently which confuses people.
Hi Richard! Great vid as always - really insightful and useful to see your thought processes when driving. Just a quick Q. At 13:12 there's a mini-roundabout where the centre has a bit of a pavement. I've come across these types of roundabouts before but, unlike the one here, there are sometimes 2 lanes entering the roundabout: one for going straight and left, and the other to go right. If I want to turn right and there is someone in the left lane, would I be forced to drive over the pavement in the centre of the roundabout? Hope that makes sense! Thanks!
Absolutely not! This depends on how narrow the 2 lanes are and by your description it is quite narrow because you want to drive over the pavement itself. Slot in behind the car and go when its safe to do so.
@@ConquerDriving Hi Richard - thanks for getting back to me. Would this still be the case if, for example, it was not a pavement at the centre of the roundabout but rather some paved cobblestones?
Great video !! Especially the part regarding zip merging ! I failed my AD1 part 2 other week 😔 but hey ho i will try again and keep watching your channel. Would you do a video about zip merging as it devides opinions 🤔 I don't think people realise it is the right thing to do !!
26:50 should be illegal for a speed limit drop of more than 20mph. if this was in km/h, it would be almost 50. they should be going from a 70 to a 50 (when the slip road starts) then a 40, or an upcoming sign around 1000 feet before the 40 starts. i would prefer the 1st options
It's OK so long as you have warning. Just yesterday I was overtaking a lorry on the A1(m) and the speed dropped to 50mph. Should I stay at 70mph to pass the lorry or slow down in the overtaking lane and make everyone undertake me? I know the legal thing is to slow down, but it doesn't feel safe and abuse is almost guaranteed.
Absolutely great video! A question I have is, I know my cars speed is 10% lower then the "actual" speed (so displayed 33 is 30, 44 is 40 etc). From an instructor's point of view would you expect a driver to use the cars speed, or is it acceptable to use the "GPS" speed?
Hi Richard, Love your videos on driving tips. Will it be possible to run some videos offering practical night time driving tips? I know in the UK late November it’s normally dark after 5 pm and I aware some countries impose night time driving curfews for newly qualified drivers. Welcome your thoughts. Thank you.😊
In between 13:20 :13:25 when you use your right hand to press the indicator button to the left to indicate that you are exiting from the roundabout. That I understood. But you take your hand off the steering wheel to press that indicator which I assume comes from experience. Do learner drivers on their test or when learning to drive need to keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times, and when doing the indicator button, they don't need to remove their whole hand from the steering wheel or would the examiner treat this as a danger when doing so?
There is not obligation to keep two hands on the wheel at all times. They must maintain good control of the car though and have at least one hand on the wheel.
i live in estonia where the pop density isnt that high but some parts of tallinn are just like the 20 zone in the benining so i get why there is that speed limit but at the same time i would be brobably considdered a street huligan.
Just passed a few days ago, and your videos helped so much especially because it seems like you understand how uncertain a learner driver is
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
But how can you comment then?
Same I passed on Wednesday last week with 2 minor faults. One of them was a blind spot check and the other one was when I was doing my emergency stop, the instructor (old woman btw) hit her head on the sun visor and I started laughing.
@@im2goodm839 I would have laughed too😭 that’s on her, how she gonna tell u to do an emergency stop and not prepare herself for it
Rest in peace.
Wow, I am a new driving instructor in the USA, and I am blown away by how small and tight your roads are there.
I'm blown away how big your cars are , ( I'm a fan )
@@nicwestley8309 Glad to hear it! I recently have only owned full size body on frame vehicles just because, gosh I just love them so much! Haha
Essentially your roads in America are made for cars, roads in the UK are made for pedestrians
Yes and this is the main roads should have a look at some of the back roads /country lanes 😂
@@ymence8767that makes so much sense since you can literally go anywhere in walking distance! I don’t even know why people drive cars anymore when you can just walk
I literally just watched half of this clip before my driving lesson and my instructor was beyond impressed especially since I did horrible on my yesterday's lesson. The amount of info and techniques l learnt i.e clutch control and approach made me so confident!!!!! Thank you so much... I will keep watching your videos as I have a test next week :)
Good luck with your test!
@@ConquerDriving Thank you!!
Have you passed yet x
Can happily say that I'm part of the 'just passed' community; I honestly don't think I would've passed first time without your excellent videos. I found your manoeuvres videos especially helpful - thank you so so much for this amazing content! :))
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!
@@ConquerDriving thanks so much! Really appreciate it 😊
Sir, to be honest, I won't be able to pass my future driving tests without watching your videos. And you're a life-saving instructor who keeps every driver safe.
Regards,
Sean
Your channel continues to teach me things my instructor couldn't, or wouldn't, and I'm a better and safer driver because of you. Thank you Richard
I realized that I get a lot of driving anxiety because I have aphantasia, so I can't visualize things in my head almost at all. This means that when I try to think about driving and visualize it, all my brain gives me is dark and scary and what little I can see often goes badly. Videos like this actually help massively just by giving me a real, solid experience I can look at and think "hey, I can do this!", so thanks!
Passed today on 2nd attempt after watching your videos. Thanks for the help!
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!
Well done
Mate, this video was perfect. I am a visual learner and you had well enough video for me to get the feel for what it's like and what to expect on a UK road. Your descriptions were just enough so I could understand every marker. Thank you!
This video is the one i want to watch before my driving test as well as the one specifically what they look fpr on a test and for safe driving. I need to make sure i remember this.
Ther main thing that i think is useful, other than the live narration, is the camera on the pedals. Helped me the most to improve the past few weeks especially with my nerves.
I’m a driving instructor and always recommend your videos to pupils approaching test, very informative and clear, good advice.. superb mate!..👍🏽
wrong side mate
@@TML0677 ?
Good afternoon!
My name is Kseniia. I am a university student. I am doing a project related to instructors in the UK. I want to create an application that will help you in your work. I need to do some research and interview 20 instructors.
I would like to conduct an interview with you. It will last about 20 minutes. Your information will not be shared with anyone. I can contact you on Zoom, Whatup or by phone.
Are you ready for an interview?
Sincerely,
Kseniia Velikaia
This video must have taken you ages to make and edit - Hats off to you and a pat on the back man!
Thank you!
Passed today Richard, and have to join the thousands of others who have already thanked you for your incredible videos. I don’t doubt that they made an enormous difference to my learning! I’ll keep watching them because I feel like there is always more I can learn and frankly I enjoy watching them 😂
That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
I passed my driving test a couple of months ago and only bought myself a car a couple of weeks ago, so I'm a bit nervous about driving on my own especially long distances to see family etc. These kinds of videos keep my 'driver brain' ticking - great stuff!
I hear you.
Once again I'm blown away by your comprehensive and clear, detailed delivery Mr Fanders. Many thanks.
I'm preparing for my driving lessons soon and you make me so confident watching your videos 📹 you are amazing. Thank you for your effort doing this videos for us
Just passed my driving test today , your videos have been incredibly helpful :D
Congrats
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
passed my test on second try, failed at first only because couldnt do reverse parallel parking within the line as Indian test doesnt allow for as much space as in UK. only altered 1 bit from your parking formula, removed the 'angle off' part and voila I passed. thank you for your immensely detailed and thorough explanations Richard!
Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Your videos are so helpful! You explain everything so well, and I have no doubt your videos will help me pass my future driving test when the time comes.
I have been a qualified driver (uk) for 46 years. I like to think I can drive safely and well. Your video is telling me that largely, I do. Good to know. Thank you for an informative video.
Your videos are delightfully understandable and helpful! You sure are an amazing driver! I keep asking myself questions and you keep answering them. Cheers, mate
Helllloooooo, I passed my test, I thank God I came across your channel, God bless you mehn, I pray that this channel grows even more than it has, I will still remain subscribed here to show my appreciation
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Passed easily thanks to these videos, keep up the good work, and good luck to everyone who's just learning to drive.
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
This is a superb video and such a good idea. I talk like this when I am driving, it keeps me focused!
I failed my test first time as i drove too close to the left kerb when there was a taxi in the bus stop, got another one soon, your videos help alot! :)
I'm sorry to hear that, good luck with your next test!
Don't get discouraged. You got this!
Passed recently, 3 minors, and I had an awful instructor and learnt myself, and this UA-camr is the very best for learning to drive. Thank you! PS, his collingwood insurance offer is very good.
That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Hey Richard I passed my driving test today with only 5 minors! Only learning from friends and family, your videos really helped me to prepare. I'm really glad you are doing what you doing and keep going.
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
I'd love it if you could do more commentary drive's like this one
I agree It's like having a good driver in the passenger seat to make us feel better about driving without the safety of dual controls
Just passed yesterday, I have watched your videos reqularly and it was helpful so much. I just want to thank you. You are doing great job!
That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Please film more of this kind of narrated videos. It is extremely helpful!
i absolutely love your channel please keep posting you are real and so helpful. thank you.
I passed last week with many thanks to your videos, I will continue to watch and support :)
That's fantastic to hear, congratulations on passing!
This is one of the most helpful and well thought through driving videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.
Just got my driving license. Keep making these videos mate, they are a good work
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
One thing I've discovered after watching several of your videos is that I and many like me need to do refresher courses. I passed the motor cycle test in 1999 and the car in 1972. You've really made a mockery of the car test version 1973. I don't think I'd pass the current car test but I probably would the bike. The difference in the two is that the car always feels safer. I think even Rossi would probably adhere to biking standards riding through a city. I only wish I'd seen this stuff ages ago. preferably before 1972 many thanks for such amazing instruction.
I just passed today yall with 2 minors and I watched so many videos here so thanks big man you’re a g
I got my drivers license in an automatic about six years ago, but I just acquired my dream car in a manual, and thanks to your videos I was driving it full time in less than two months! I appreciate your videos so much, the amount of detail you provide helps so much when you don’t have a proper driving instructor to show you these things. Thank you so much for being so helpful and understanding!
I managed to pass yesterday with two minors and just wanted to say a huge thank you for your brilliant videos. In addition to a great instructor, they really did help and your explanations are so helpful, especially for anxious drivers! This video particularly helped just before my test, so thank you, Richard!
That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
What a fantastic video! Great resource for anyone who is interested in safe driving, not just passing the driving test. Thanks for your work!
Perfect explanation for the whole driving lessons.
Great work done, you understand the confusions a new driver goes through usually. Thanks!
This is so helpful thank you from someone who passed their test 2 years ago and still is learning from your videos. I’m definitely a better driver for it. I can’t imagine the accidents you have helped prevent with your commitment to keep creating these quality content filled videos 🙏
I have a test this month end and I found this video massively helpful not only to understand the rules but also the better car control. I will keep watching your videos until I pass the test. Yes I just subscribed✌️
Good luck with your test!
I passed on Tuesday. Your videos and assistance were a key part of my development and aided my pass. Thanks so much ❤
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
I have been watching this video for many times! My test is tomorrow, I will come back with any news! Fingers crossed 🤞
Very professionally explained smooth driving!
Passed on the 14th of July with only 3 minors thanks for ur videos they helped out a lot keep doing wat ur doing
That's great news, thanks for watching and congratulations on passing!
Insanely helpful can see where i go wrong and compare to what you do in that situation , would be great if you did more of these videos , for example what ur doing/thinking in heavy uphill traffic and other areas
Explanation with the presence of these cameras. legendary
Passed my test today thanks to your vids!
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Such a comprehensive video, thank you for making it.
Passed last week and your videos were a massive help so thank you 🙏
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
I like to approach red traffic lights very slowly, so that with a bit of luck they will go green and I can continue without stopping. This might have worked at 13:40, and probably a 21:10.
Fantastic video! I love to watch before practicing driving. Good explanation on how you drive in the UK. And i hope that you can make more this type of videos.
I learned to drive in a small town and it was so relaxed driving there. When I relocated to London everything became faster, and to be honest, I am a more impatient driver now. It is stressing traffic building up behind you, or someone tailgating you bumper to bumper, forcing more aggressive driving on you.
This is great. With this and all the camera. We could go on the test and let the recording play back.
And we watch ourself on the test.
To learn from our mistake.
These videos are so helpful! Very clear and interesting 👍👍👍made even better by your choice of socks👍 Brilliant, thank you!
Thanks
Another video I never knew I wanted... Great stuff! Thanks Richard
Thankyou for this! Helpful to see someone drive.
Didn't notice any mistakes, just a few things that I do differently.
The first would be rev matching, but I know why you wouldn't include this, and you mentioned it in the outro anyway.
When using cruise control I prefer to keep my foot in the usual pivot position, usually covering the throttle for comfort, but allowing for swift and accurate braking if the need arises.
Lastly when joining from slip roads and changing lanes on multi-lane highways I favour a more extreme side check, more of a blind spot check really. Not sure why possibly motorcycle training, or maybe just been caught out in the past by more frivolously looks.
Big fan of the magic roundabout, don't have any of those near me, looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you for your help with your videos , passed yesterday with 1 minor thank you :)
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
Started watching this video, and after the first 5 minutes or so, the first thought was that this is the most useful First time driving in the UK Video for foreigners, much better than the usual "Driving in the UK for americans" that is the usual offering that emphasize the left hand side thing. It covers how to actually do it on a normal british weekday, complete with advice on what to do in awkward, but normal for brits, situations. Incidentally it shows how to handle a stick shift.
The person pulling in at 17:30 really demonstrates to me how good driver education and road manners are in the UK compared to most other places. They'd never pull over in the US unless you on the side without parked cars had already forced the issue by continuing forward.
Nice Comentary. Welldone
I am currently preparing for part-3. I wish you can do that as well.
Cool, I hope to learn something new
I've passed my road test today and Applied your tips...
Thanks❤️
That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!
This video was extremely helpful so thank u! 🙏🏾👍🏾
I’m learning a lot from your videos 😊
Thank you sir for sharing this video it helps me a lot..i am new here and no idea with the right hand drive vehicle.i am looking forward to pass the driving test
"I'm driving to the left of the road as opposed to what's left of the road" that comment killed me 😂😂😂
Excellent video, I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you very much teacher!
What a great clip / very helpful / keep up the good work 👏
05:45 I think it’s important to mention rule 215 of the Highway Code, when you see a horse on a road, you should slow down to a maximum of 10mph. 🙃
I would have to adapt again for a car because I've only driven vans for the past 25 years (no centre rear-view mirror). I recently hired a nearly-new van while mine was in for repair. It actually had the equivalent of a rear-view mirror because there was a camera in the rear door. I've not seen that before.
It’s a good video, different to the others you made thank you 😊
Just came across this now Richard. Greatly looking forward to watching this video in it's entirety later when I have time. In the meantime, watched a few brief snippets of it. Looks really interesting...though not sure if those very colourful socks are legal! 😀
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I have passed my Driving test 21/07/2024 with Zero Minor faults 🥰
It requires me extensive hard work , focus and money as well.
I passed in my 2nd attempt.
My first attempt was 21/05/2024 the result was 2 serious faults with 14 minor faults .
All the best for my all learner brothers and sisters ❤️
Greetings from Poland. I also work as a driving instructor, I like to compare the training methods and examination requirements in the UK to Polish ones.
Greetings, I was in Poznań a couple of weeks ago.
And the instructor is also capable of drifting the supercars! I'm jealous of your life. Haha, keep driving😊.
Haha, thank you. Although I drift MX5s, not quite super cars 😉
Hey Richard, could you consider making a video on parking in multi storey car parks? They are quite hilly and the surface is not the usual road so can be quite tricky sometimes
Thank you for your suggestion, I may do in the future.
DVSA should take this video as a learning material, especially for new drivers, like myself. Many thanks
I appreciate this, great video!
This Guy knows his stuff
14:59 plz tell if you can skip gears when downshifting because my sister tells me too even though it feels like a lot of work as she says in this situation you have to press the clutch put it in 3rd and then in 2nd and then release the clutch.
You don't go into 3rd. You brake to about 10 - 20mph ( this depends on your vehicle) then change from 4th to 2nd.
@@robertwillis4061 so could you technically be going 70 mph then start to break and go to 2nd when about 10-20 mph
@@Oyabu... yes. Have done regularly at certain large dual carriageway roundabouts or left turns off a dual carriageway. 5 to 4, 4 to 2.
This video may help: ua-cam.com/video/6Uv7yzzolqA/v-deo.html
Fascinating video pulling lots of info together. 26:50 if you could do so, would it be ok to slow by taking foot off accelerator instead of using brakes? Sometimes when I do that I get someone behind tailgating as if to say I should only slow by showing a brake light. Even though that is more sudden and less efficient and less comfortable and "feels" unsafer and generates brake dust (and can require more pedal work in automatic gear)
It's important to slow down comfortable but not so early that it's misleading. Gentle slowing down is generally safer but you can slow too gently which confuses people.
Hi Richard!
Great vid as always - really insightful and useful to see your thought processes when driving.
Just a quick Q. At 13:12 there's a mini-roundabout where the centre has a bit of a pavement. I've come across these types of roundabouts before but, unlike the one here, there are sometimes 2 lanes entering the roundabout: one for going straight and left, and the other to go right. If I want to turn right and there is someone in the left lane, would I be forced to drive over the pavement in the centre of the roundabout?
Hope that makes sense! Thanks!
Absolutely not! This depends on how narrow the 2 lanes are and by your description it is quite narrow because you want to drive over the pavement itself. Slot in behind the car and go when its safe to do so.
It is illegal to drive on the pavement unless you're crossing it to access a property.
@@ConquerDriving Hi Richard - thanks for getting back to me. Would this still be the case if, for example, it was not a pavement at the centre of the roundabout but rather some paved cobblestones?
Thanks Dear Sir for Another helping video
Great video !! Especially the part regarding zip merging ! I failed my AD1 part 2 other week 😔 but hey ho i will try again and keep watching your channel. Would you do a video about zip merging as it devides opinions 🤔 I don't think people realise it is the right thing to do !!
I'm sorry to hear you failed. Good luck with your next one. Yes, I may do such a video in the future.
26:50 should be illegal for a speed limit drop of more than 20mph. if this was in km/h, it would be almost 50. they should be going from a 70 to a 50 (when the slip road starts) then a 40, or an upcoming sign around 1000 feet before the 40 starts. i would prefer the 1st options
It's OK so long as you have warning. Just yesterday I was overtaking a lorry on the A1(m) and the speed dropped to 50mph. Should I stay at 70mph to pass the lorry or slow down in the overtaking lane and make everyone undertake me? I know the legal thing is to slow down, but it doesn't feel safe and abuse is almost guaranteed.
Thank you so much for this video
24:29 I might try and argue that logic when jumping a queue at a theme park 😅
You can pay extra to jump the queue at some theme parks.
Absolutely great video! A question I have is, I know my cars speed is 10% lower then the "actual" speed (so displayed 33 is 30, 44 is 40 etc). From an instructor's point of view would you expect a driver to use the cars speed, or is it acceptable to use the "GPS" speed?
Thought you said 'comedy' driving at the start 😁. Great vid as always!
Yo let's goo another upload
Hi Richard,
Love your videos on driving tips. Will it be possible to run some videos offering practical night time driving tips? I know in the UK late November it’s normally dark after 5 pm and I aware some countries impose night time driving curfews for newly qualified drivers. Welcome your thoughts.
Thank you.😊
Colchester is a beautiful town. Must be so many old style roads there
bro, you are amazing
In between 13:20 :13:25 when you use your right hand to press the indicator button to the left to indicate that you are exiting from the roundabout. That I understood. But you take your hand off the steering wheel to press that indicator which I assume comes from experience. Do learner drivers on their test or when learning to drive need to keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times, and when doing the indicator button, they don't need to remove their whole hand from the steering wheel or would the examiner treat this as a danger when doing so?
There is not obligation to keep two hands on the wheel at all times. They must maintain good control of the car though and have at least one hand on the wheel.
@@ConquerDriving many thanks for the answer! :)
i live in estonia where the pop density isnt that high but some parts of tallinn are just like the 20 zone in the benining so i get why there is that speed limit but at the same time i would be brobably considdered a street huligan.