Hi lilli , congratulations, my test approaching fast at Brentwood , can u share ur experience, what route u did on test day ? Any tips or guidance much appreciated thnx .🥰
Your enthusiasm for Brentwood makes me feel a bit better about my test there tomorrow! I don't love it nearly as much as you do but this gave me a boost in confidence!! 😁
Good luck Some tips from someone who passed this test center, remember to look out for roundabouts. And if you get that turn right on the bend, remember to look left to see if theres oncoming cars
@@DrivingSchoolTVCan’t lie when I read ‘Brentwood’ in the thumbnail I even thought that was incorrect and you meant ‘Brentford’. Upon realising Brentwood is actually a place in the UK where you can drive. Who’d of thought? 😂
Brentwood looks a fantastic place to take your driving test. Seems to have virtually everything you want. Nice open roads, some narrow but easy enough to navigate so long as your going the correct speed for the road conditions. Fantastic stuff!
Your energy is unmatched, I think the area deserves another point just because you drove there 😂 If I saw you on the road my day would immediately be better!
Sure am, if you want a good dtive I recommend the countryside.. especially in the spring, I'll still be watching the videos so if you want a few pointers I won't hesitate to help out.. obviously different country, different rules@@DrivingSchoolTV
I'm near the city of Osijek, you can obviously google the location.. bit of a brag, one of the only two towns in the country with trams! If you end up visiting give me a shout and we can meet up or I can give you a route through text.. either way take care ❤@@DrivingSchoolTV
I went on the TfL Bus to Brentwood (the 498). Brentwood is the furthest east a London bus will go (if you exclude school buses, as the bus 608 goes further than Brentwood - to Shenfield High School).
I’m not from Brentwood but as I live in Dagenham, I got taken to Brentwood on multiple occasions to practice the country roads and also that double roundabout at the end of the high street. Passed 1st time and it was a 7am test too so yh, really good and I’d recommend it for sure
@usmansethi1014 Great thanks for asking. Yh so the high street as u know will usually be a bit busy as people cross whenever they want😂. The double roundabout at the end of the street can be tricky so just revise that too. You’ll probably end up going on a country road. The one I went on had this section where it was going downhill and the right turn was sharp and I couldn’t see what was ahead but hopefully u don’t get that. As for whether they ask you to follow the signs, if they don’t say anything, just keep going straight. If they interfere because they feel you’re doing something wrong, it’s probably going to be a fail. But yh in general Brentwood is really simple so as long as you’ve done the area a lot.
I failed in Brentwood on my first attempt in 2011, in retrospect looks easier, the double mini roundabouts (failed here for lane position on this one 13:57 turning right) and hill starts threw me off but I reckon that’s because I was never taught them. Spent most of my first 30h driving up and down mile end road onward Whitechapel with an instructor who watched movies on his phone. That’s back when I didn’t know any better.
@@DrivingSchoolTVahh sorry I meant England that’s still insane though there’s so many centres and so much area to cover! Can’t wait for you to do my local centre 😅
@ I just decided on the handle I’m wanting to become a driving instructor though when I’ve been driving for 3 years (this year in November will be 3 years) I’m based in North Devon. When do you reckon you’ll be down this far south? 😅
I live in Brentwood did my first test here and failed due to all the tight roads and for 1 major from clearance then did my second one in Chelmsford and passed but Brentwood actually has one of the lowest pass rates
Another great video with good vibes. Out of pure curiosity, are these official test routes you're driving? If so, are you using a test route app or something similar to get the routes? No worries if that's confidential, though 😉😂
Hah nah there's no secret even the test routes app doesnt have the official routes. They're supposed to be secret and they get changed all the time anyway. I ask around and find out where tests usually go and where the tricky bits are and build a route that takes in some/most of it
@@DrivingSchoolTV probably a 5 or 6, it’s definitely got some difficult bits with 50mph dual carriage ways but not quite on the level of Basildon or Chelmsford
6:30 funny enough you say that.. some give way signs have the word stop under them.. so stop signs have actually never felt more useless if they can just do that instead
I want you to review my local test centre, but I'm afraid to say it cos I've heard it's so easy... Everyone might try and book a test there and then if I fail in April I'll be screwed 😂😂
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Yes, the one outside schools, thank you so much! I thought so because rule 243 says ‘do not stop or park near a school entrance except when forced to do so by stationary traffic’ but I just wanted to double check, also, rule 238 says ‘you must not wait or park, or stop to set down and pick up passengers on school entrance markings when upright signs indicate a prohibition of stopping’, many people think that no stopping literally means no stopping but it means no parking, no loading, no unloading, no boarding, no alighting, but you’re totally fine to stop on a no stopping clearway due to reasons beyond your control, if you literally have no other option other than to stop then you have to stop. 🙃
There is always an exemption if you’re prevented from proceeding by circumstances beyond your control or to avoid injury or damage to a person or property! Keep up the good work Francis and stay being cool! 😎
Ahh its so sad! I'm not sure on the exact reason but probably a combination of all the LTN's that have gone up recently, the ridiculous blanket 20 speed limits that make doing a proper test that meets all the criteria really difficult and the site is huge so they'll make a lot of money by selling it. All of that is just my opinion though
Love that thier is no priority. It annoys me this mindset of its my priority so im coming no matter what. I could of throttle someone this morning morning going to work, dust bin lorry my side slowed down to let the car coming towards me go . Plus also to make sure the workers were safe. Then once clear and the workers where safe . So swt off as clear then the idiot come rushing out of the road on the left and turned right never checked if it was clear past the lorry. I stopped and they should have went im commited space o my right the dived into . I thought im not moving , not to be awkward but if they hit me im statationary. There was the workers behind. When i dhecked my mirrors to see 1 of the men had stopped him to say to slow down as their driving showed no concern for safety. It was its my priority and get out of my way
Passed my test 1st try today with only 1 minor 🙌🏼🚗
I was right there in the waiting room when you walked in. Your videos helped and I'm glad I passed on my first attempt.
I agree, make sure you can stop in the distance you see to be clear!
Passed my test in Brentwood today after failing last month at a crossroads in Brentwood ! So happy 🎉
Hi lilli , congratulations, my test approaching fast at Brentwood , can u share ur experience, what route u did on test day ? Any tips or guidance much appreciated thnx .🥰
Loving this series, keep it up! 😁😁
Your enthusiasm for Brentwood makes me feel a bit better about my test there tomorrow! I don't love it nearly as much as you do but this gave me a boost in confidence!! 😁
Ooh good luck! Let us know how you get on there!!🤞
Good luck
Some tips from someone who passed this test center, remember to look out for roundabouts. And if you get that turn right on the bend, remember to look left to see if theres oncoming cars
Same 😂
7:40 hahaha "we're not in Brentford, we're in Brentford"
😂🤷♂️ I even spelled it Brentford in the thumbnail and had to remake it to spell it correctly
@@DrivingSchoolTVCan’t lie when I read ‘Brentwood’ in the thumbnail I even thought that was incorrect and you meant ‘Brentford’. Upon realising Brentwood is actually a place in the UK where you can drive. Who’d of thought? 😂
Brentwood looks a fantastic place to take your driving test. Seems to have virtually everything you want. Nice open roads, some narrow but easy enough to navigate so long as your going the correct speed for the road conditions. Fantastic stuff!
You should get in touch with Conquer Driving when you visit Colchester it would be great to watch a collaborative video of you both
Your energy is unmatched, I think the area deserves another point just because you drove there 😂
If I saw you on the road my day would immediately be better!
Haha appreciate you loads! I'll have to come to Croatia and rent a car 😃 (you're in croatia, right?)
Sure am, if you want a good dtive I recommend the countryside.. especially in the spring, I'll still be watching the videos so if you want a few pointers I won't hesitate to help out.. obviously different country, different rules@@DrivingSchoolTV
@ so cool! Where in Croatia are you? I’m actually planning 2025 road trips for the channel at the moment!
I'm near the city of Osijek, you can obviously google the location.. bit of a brag, one of the only two towns in the country with trams! If you end up visiting give me a shout and we can meet up or I can give you a route through text.. either way take care ❤@@DrivingSchoolTV
Ah wow real deep into Croatia near serbia! I looked it up and it looks lovely! Thank you!!
2:55 Honestly, I would've assumed that was a national speed limit sign, it looks so much like it
Got a test coming up there in March. Thanks for the video which I’ve been hopeful you’ll do.
Good luck James! 🤞
Colchester is a fun one youve got the magic roundabout right near the test centre and i had it on my test every time lol
I went on the TfL Bus to Brentwood (the 498). Brentwood is the furthest east a London bus will go (if you exclude school buses, as the bus 608 goes further than Brentwood - to Shenfield High School).
hi just thought i would come on here to say thanks to your helpful videos i have passed first time with 2 minor marks !
I’m not from Brentwood but as I live in Dagenham, I got taken to Brentwood on multiple occasions to practice the country roads and also that double roundabout at the end of the high street. Passed 1st time and it was a 7am test too so yh, really good and I’d recommend it for sure
Any tips for me i booked a test in upcoming week
@usmansethi1014 hi bro is this for Brentwood or in general?
@ Brentwood sir, also would like to know usually they asked to follow the road signs or not?
@usmansethi1014 Great thanks for asking. Yh so the high street as u know will usually be a bit busy as people cross whenever they want😂. The double roundabout at the end of the street can be tricky so just revise that too. You’ll probably end up going on a country road. The one I went on had this section where it was going downhill and the right turn was sharp and I couldn’t see what was ahead but hopefully u don’t get that. As for whether they ask you to follow the signs, if they don’t say anything, just keep going straight. If they interfere because they feel you’re doing something wrong, it’s probably going to be a fail. But yh in general Brentwood is really simple so as long as you’ve done the area a lot.
@@guyfawkes3181thank you so much for your response 😊
Loving this new series!
When abouts will you be able to do like Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Slough kind of area?
Was wondering and think it may be useful
After essex I'm working on Kent so probably mid/end of Feb!
Rating toilets in every test centre is such a you thing
I failed in Brentwood on my first attempt in 2011, in retrospect looks easier, the double mini roundabouts (failed here for lane position on this one 13:57 turning right) and hill starts threw me off but I reckon that’s because I was never taught them. Spent most of my first 30h driving up and down mile end road onward Whitechapel with an instructor who watched movies on his phone. That’s back when I didn’t know any better.
I am learning to drive in Brentwood and in Chelmsford; I live in Brentwood, it's a great place to live
That looks quite a nice one too!
Loving the series. Waiting for Hither Green even though I passed 14years ago
I've done hither green to death theres so many videos on this channel there and the centre is closing in 2 weeks 😭
Did my test here👋
The country roads are scary when you're a learner.
Also some of the signs have been stolen, but the examiner will tell you.
pahaha who's out there stealing road signs?!
@@DrivingSchoolTV I know right 😅😅
Still waiting for Southall 😊👍
So are you going to be visiting test centres all over the UK? If so that’s massive dedication!
Just England for this year! there's over 380 across the whole of the UK, but I'll crack on with the other 3 countries maybe in 2026
@@DrivingSchoolTVahh sorry I meant England that’s still insane though there’s so many centres and so much area to cover! Can’t wait for you to do my local centre 😅
@ ah I’ve just seen your @ you’re a driving instructor! Where are you based?
@ I just decided on the handle I’m wanting to become a driving instructor though when I’ve been driving for 3 years (this year in November will be 3 years) I’m based in North Devon. When do you reckon you’ll be down this far south? 😅
CAN YOU PLEASE DO SOUTHALL DRIVING TEST CENTRE.pleaseeee🙏🙏🙏🙏
I live in Brentwood did my first test here and failed due to all the tight roads and for 1 major from clearance then did my second one in Chelmsford and passed but Brentwood actually has one of the lowest pass rates
Another great video with good vibes. Out of pure curiosity, are these official test routes you're driving? If so, are you using a test route app or something similar to get the routes? No worries if that's confidential, though 😉😂
Hah nah there's no secret even the test routes app doesnt have the official routes. They're supposed to be secret and they get changed all the time anyway. I ask around and find out where tests usually go and where the tricky bits are and build a route that takes in some/most of it
Loving these videos! You planning on getting round to Southend soon? Got my test there soon and wondering what you think of it. Keep up the great work
Southend is loaded in my satnav ready to explore! Probably next week 😉
awesome, hope you enjoy. Bit of everything round here, national speed limit roads, substantial roundabouts but also really slow speed areas
Cant wait! What would you rate it on difficulty?
@@DrivingSchoolTV probably a 5 or 6, it’s definitely got some difficult bits with 50mph dual carriage ways but not quite on the level of Basildon or Chelmsford
Thanks for the info! I might make this chat the intro to the video lol. Any more stuff I need to know about Southend?
most entertaining driving instructor youtuber XD
appreciate you 🫶
Omd!!!! Please do Winchester!!!
6:30 funny enough you say that.. some give way signs have the word stop under them.. so stop signs have actually never felt more useless if they can just do that instead
slough test centre please u need to do it
Love video
I want you to review my local test centre, but I'm afraid to say it cos I've heard it's so easy... Everyone might try and book a test there and then if I fail in April I'll be screwed 😂😂
Hey Sarah! Easier than Brentwood? I need to know where this is 👀
Passed my test 1st try today in Newcastle with 2 minor faults
Congraaats!
When will u do a video like this for Tolworth center
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@ 0:59, not every day you see a 2008 Dodge charger SRT
Still waiting on St Albans😭
I would love you to rate my test centre. It is a short hallway, lined with about 6 seats on each side. It is pretty grim but there is a toilet. 😅
👀 What's it called?
@@DrivingSchoolTV i am in Scotland, if you want a roadtrip it is Greenock Test Centre.😆 I have memorised a few of the routes, I can send them to you.
Francis is on that 2025 grinddd
Are you allowed to stop on yellow zigzag lines in a stationary queue of traffic?
The ones outside shcools? Yes
Yes, the one outside schools, thank you so much! I thought so because rule 243 says ‘do not stop or park near a school entrance except when forced to do so by stationary traffic’ but I just wanted to double check, also, rule 238 says ‘you must not wait or park, or stop to set down and pick up passengers on school entrance markings when upright signs indicate a prohibition of stopping’, many people think that no stopping literally means no stopping but it means no parking, no loading, no unloading, no boarding, no alighting, but you’re totally fine to stop on a no stopping clearway due to reasons beyond your control, if you literally have no other option other than to stop then you have to stop. 🙃
you are correct wayne!
There is always an exemption if you’re prevented from proceeding by circumstances beyond your control or to avoid injury or damage to a person or property! Keep up the good work Francis and stay being cool! 😎
Will you be visiting the Chelmsford test centre?
Tomorrow!
Why is hither green closing?
Ahh its so sad! I'm not sure on the exact reason but probably a combination of all the LTN's that have gone up recently, the ridiculous blanket 20 speed limits that make doing a proper test that meets all the criteria really difficult and the site is huge so they'll make a lot of money by selling it. All of that is just my opinion though
@@DrivingSchoolTV That is the saddest news ever, such a nice area and I was hoping I could do a final test there.
It’s so bad ☹️ I’d say second best to there if you’re local is Bromley
Do oxford
Love that thier is no priority. It annoys me this mindset of its my priority so im coming no matter what. I could of throttle someone this morning morning going to work, dust bin lorry my side slowed down to let the car coming towards me go . Plus also to make sure the workers were safe. Then once clear and the workers where safe . So swt off as clear then the idiot come rushing out of the road on the left and turned right never checked if it was clear past the lorry. I stopped and they should have went im commited space o my right the dived into . I thought im not moving , not to be awkward but if they hit me im statationary. There was the workers behind. When i dhecked my mirrors to see 1 of the men had stopped him to say to slow down as their driving showed no concern for safety. It was its my priority and get out of my way