I’m told that talking to yourself is a sign of intelligence! You’re doing awesome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
I'm 56 years old and just getting my driver's licence! I start my first in car lesson this Sunday and I'm beyond nervous!! I've been watching your videos all week and want to thank you so much for having these available on line.
Hi Dorothy.A - thank your for comment & compliment. And congratulations on doing some homework before getting into the vehicle. Be sure that you start your first lesson in a parking lot or other closed circuit area and just work on controlling the primary controls of the vehicle. Be sure you're comfortable with the primary controls before moving out to a residential are with low traffic. And keep in mind that because you're starting later, it's may take you a few more lessons. If you have further questions, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I will be learning with an instructor so I will ask them to take me to a parking lot. I will let you know how things go as I progress. I live in Toronto and the traffic here is insane! I wanted an early morning session (like around 8 am) but I could only get 11 am so starting out in a parking lot would be better for me and for my instructor 's sanity! I plan on retiring to a small rural town when I turn 60 and so learning how to drive has become a necessity.
Hi Dorothy.A - thank you for your comment. I'm originally from London, ON, and I drove truck there in Toronto in the 1990s. You're right - the traffic there is dense. Don't worry too much about the instructor; the good one's are able to provide a comfortable learning environment for student and move them along at a pace that facilitates learning. The first lesson is often an "assessment for learning", which determines the student's skill level and then the instructor tailors to driving lessons to the student's ability. And yes, driving in a rural Ontario town is a bit of a must - not much local transit out there. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey. I passed my road test last week and I'm 57. Rick's videos help a lot. Time behind the wheel is the best thing. One of my driving instructors is a former tester so I got some good back stories on the testers. Best advice he gave was to smile as you go through difficult turns or situations. It relaxs you. Good luck.
Tracey C hi. I’m doing my road test this morning and I’m 58. I’m moving to an isolated area and also need to drive. After all these years I’m happy to discover driving is a joy.
I JUST STARTED DOING THIS, and didn't realize it was a thing. I've got your voice in my head. I would love to see MORE running narrative videos with new scenarios that sort of bring it all together.
I've been driving for over 30 years now and I still talk myself through situations. Not so much about the control actions I'm taking or the observations I'm making (that's just muscle memory at this point), but analysing traffic situations and prioritizing potential dangers. It really helps to verbalize things as it keeps your attention where it should be, in a way almost no other method can.
Hi Jan Verschueren - Thank you for your comment. You are correct my friend - often talking yourself through traffic situations can help you to do a more thorough analysis of the situation. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Been driving almost 20 years myself and I do the same...... I'm mostly verbalizing hazards on the road such as merging traffic, passing traffic, stalled traffic in the shoulder as well as possible hidden traffic that I may not see...... But I also do it while backing my trailer to keep me focused on what the trailer is doing and exactly what I need to do to get the trailer to do what I need it to do
Trainers for school bus drivers here taught us to do this. I found it very effective if I have to drive when really stressed out. It helps me focus on the road instead of what otherwise would be going on in my head.
Yes, running commentary helps a whole lot. My students sometimes do the same thing and apologize too. I tell them that it's okay. Some of them are too shy and don't talk much. Most of the time I'll ask them if they have any questions. Keep it up Rick! Awesome!
Hi Jericho Arroyo - thank you for your great comment & compliment. Do you have a a lot of students that English is not their first language? That often makes them reluctant to talk. If there's anything specific we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yes. Some are Spanish and French speaking students with limited English. I do have a playlist of videos for them to see on UA-cam in their language for extra help. Cheers.
I just got my L (learners) again at 21 (current age) after failing my road test twice at 17. As soon as I got to driving again I found myself doing this because I have MAJOR driving anxiety.. I'm thankful it's nothing to be embarassed about.
Hi Kiya H - 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. This video may help too if you haven't seen it already my friend: ua-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/v-deo.html Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is exactly what I did during my road test last week and I passed on my first attempt! I was having a road test in a downpour so I literally had a hard time seeing and the best I could do was to show my intention to the examiner by verbalizing what I was doing and why. I believe this helped me to pass because I had room for demonstrating my knowledge of the driving theory and my humble attempt to adjust my skills to the situation:) Good luck to all who are about to pass their road test-passing it is literally one of the best feelings in the world:D
Hi Milisenta777 - that is a STELLAR 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 had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and tenacity. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test?
@@smartdrivetest Thanks, Rick, i passed my test in the Czech Republic and it sure is a big deal worth of a celebration:) I will check out the draw, and if it is relevant outside North America, will try my luck. Thanks for all your good advice, will keep on following your videos;)
Certainly is the first time I see this, and I really surprise me because I never thought that it can be possible on a road test. From the country I come from it's forbitten, so, is a great tool, and prove to the examiner that we know what we doing also make us less nervous. Personally I appreciate to much this advice. You are a great teacher!!!
@@smartdrivetest certainly I will have my road test for G2, here in Ottawa, the next Thursday and, I know my skills aren´t goods. And I can´t practice what I want so, I hope all yours videos help me a lot
Hi @robertorubiolopez5147 - You're going to be good my friend. Good luck on your G2 test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Preet Kaur - 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
Hi Awais Salman - that is AWESOME 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, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are still having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Sure Rick, no problem. Somehow I lost the message you sent me. I know you said something about coming to NY in the 90's. That's awesome. Rick, good luck with that e-book. Take it easy.
Hi, Rick, just come across your videos today. I have a bad day. I just canceled the road test the next day after 4 lessons from the coach coz I feel myself not fully prepared and there's fat chance I could pass. So I feel really down and don't have the confidence. I don't respond well before traffic lights, expecially right/left turns, not quick enough and forget the shoulder check. At the same time, I feel regreted not taking the chance to get the first try in the test and get feedbacks from the examiner even failing.
I did the same thing. But I had about 5 lessons. I feel if you know you are not ready, why waste the effort and face the frustration not of not passing, Instead, practice the things you are not confident in, then take the test.
Hi patricia holiield - Thank you for your comment. And no, not creepy at all my friend. If you're dreaming about it, than you are imagining success and before we can achieve a thing, we must first imagine it. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
4:27 My running commentary: noticing police officer in opposite lane, wondering if they're looking at me, slight panic building, beads of sweat forming on brow
Paranoia creeping up, driving up on the curb while running through a mental checklist of crimes I'm not committing, bursting into tears, shoulder check
Hi STAHPIIIT - Thank you for your excellent running commentary. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I used this technique in both my car driving test and my cdl driving test. I honestly don't know if I would have passed the car test without it because everytime I did something wrong, I immediately said what I should have done instead, without the test person asking. Back then I just thought it was my nervousness making me talk too much Lol.
Hi yellowroze - Thank you for your comment. For some it's nerves, but it's also the best method for learning any task. Do what you're doing and say what you're doing. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is kind of an old video and I just saw it now. It’s funny because I do this all the time! My husband is always making fun of me... I especially use it for space management and how to adjust my speed when turning. I must talk in order to have the correct speed and most importantly my foot off the clutch before the turn. Also very helpful when I am merging and exiting the highway. The other day I gave a Colleague a ride and she laughed really hard on my monologue. I didn’t know this was actually a technique recommended by instructors, hahaha.
Hi Val S. - Thank you for your comment. And yes, it is the number one technique that works for adult learners. And if you're doing that while you're driving, it is really helping you to do the manoeuvres and techniques that you have to do. You're doing awesome. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick
I failed twice Rick and tomorrow I am going to take my 3rd one. I don't know what to think and expect after failing twice. I admit that I am lil bit afraid of failing again. Please pray for me. Your videos helps me understand about driving. I never drive before. This is my first time learning how to drive. I am desperate to get a license, so I can take my children to school before winter starts.
Hi Jefferson Petarco - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; 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
And remember Jefferson...smile. You'll be surprised how much that work in combination with the breathing technique. In through the nose, out through the mouth. All the best, Cheers Rick
great video! Lots of great information. Will definitely try running commentary next time I drive as I just got my permit. In the United States in the state of Texas at least (I think its pretty much all of the states), you have to have a licensed driver in the passenger seat, so hopefully my parents won't get annoyed!
Well, I just went driving, and tried it a bit, and it definitely for me did help a bit. Still had my normal struggles, but then again, only been driving for a month.
Hi Noname121416 - Thank you for your reply. Revisit the fundamentals by doing the exercises in this video - these will improve your overall driving: ua-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Running commentary helps a lot for driving experience and the road test. I am doing my class 4 restricted road test and am curious about how to do the 360 degree walk around the vehicle in the ICBC parking lot with other vehicles using the parking lot. This is a requirement before backing my vehicle into a parking space.
Hi Diane Slater - Thank you for your comment and query. If you're interested, I have a step-by-step instructions for the pre-trip inspection available over on the website for $20. If you'd like that, drop me a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you I have a commentary road test today for a company I just got hired onto. I'm nervous and wasnt exactly sure what all I should be saying haha. I'll watch this video here you just put now. Thanks again!
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
This is awesome! Thank you so much Is commentary driving acceptable during the actual driving test? Will it be seen as a weakness, not enough experience thing? Thank you for your wonderful, very helpful videos 🙏
This was very helpful. I also do this all the time on my driving lessons. Could you do another one of these, but include more skills, like merging to highway, 4-way stops, changing lanes, complex intersections, etc. Kinda like an example of a drive test drive. Thank you! Your videos are always extremely helpful and clear to understand.
Hi marmutti - Thank you for your comment. I believe you're looking for this video: ua-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I am honestly scared to do this.... I'm 33 and live in NYC, failed multiple times a lot of issues with getting blamed for my response to other drivers on the road who are reckless. My confidence is shot and I feel like the road test instructors are evil. So they may tell me to stop talking.
"I CAN DO THIS!" That's your new mantra my friend. Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. Driving is a tough skill. And the other part about traffic is we're duped to think it's easy because a lot of other people do it. Whether they do it well or not is open to a matter of interpretation. You just need to pass your driver's test. Any driving instructor or examiner is going to feel better with a student talking his way through the driving. When a student is talking about what they're doing when driving, the instructor or examiner knows what you're thinking, what you're looking at, and what action you're going to take. It's not a guessing game anymore. Talk through your driving my friend and you'll be a better driver. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
failed my drivers test 3 times for dumb stuff like they don't want feeding the wheel back to neutral position they want your hands to force it back manually.
Hi Healing365 - thank you for your comment. And I'm sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempts. And yes, I completely disagree with manipulating the steering wheel back to the centre position - that technique is left over from the 1960s when many vehicles didn't have power steering. Anyway, if you're not already taking driving lessons, I would encourage you to hire a local driving instructor and go out for a mock road test in the days before your actual driving test. That way he or she will be able to point out the driving skills that need improvement. As well, a local driving instructor will be able to show you the specific nuances for a driving test in your area. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Gbonjubola Ronke - Thank you for your comment and query. Yes, you can have a running commentary when you are taking your test my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Dawn Heibler - Thank you for your comment. Work to get as much practice as you can tet before your test. Drive as much as possible and practice the slow-speed manoeuvres here: ua-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwFy0JlpppIZ7Un8S1lv3oWq.html These will improve your overall driving. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
At around 8:30 in the video, how does one know that we have to turn right before the signal , instead of going up to the signal and turn right? Will there be an indication of this somewhere beforehand?
When I did my drivers road test. The state instructor got mad at me. She told me you need to relax and slow your brain down. 😡 After 23 years I find out I was smarter then her 😂😂
Hi Rick I worry that if I do running commentary on my road test that the examiner (I am in BC) may tell me to stop doing it. I was too nervous to take my test last December so I cancelled it, I can drive and my instructor has said as much I just get so nervous about the test itself.
Hi Traveling Photographer - Apologies - I posted this on the wrong smart driver. Thank you for your concern - breath my friend...just breath. You're going to do awesome. If you're doing running commentary, the examiner doesn't have to guess what you're doing, and it will help to calm your nerves. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
driving in india is hell lot different n difficult rick. dis is similar driving pattern as that one in england. but wat to do when a bloody money grabbing bustard driver is too close to mah vehicle behind and continuosly blow horn n could not even wait for 2 to 3 seconds so dat i can get my car moving. horrible
Hi Kalishankar Das - thank you for your comment. Yes indeed, it is different driving in India - where are you in India? For aggression on other drivers, have a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/HABPPIUhIIE/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yes i do this but now i wont feel ashamed any longer 😄
I’m told that talking to yourself is a sign of intelligence! You’re doing awesome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
I'm 56 years old and just getting my driver's licence! I start my first in car lesson this Sunday and I'm beyond nervous!! I've been watching your videos all week and want to thank you so much for having these available on line.
Hi Dorothy.A - thank your for comment & compliment. And congratulations on doing some homework before getting into the vehicle. Be sure that you start your first lesson in a parking lot or other closed circuit area and just work on controlling the primary controls of the vehicle. Be sure you're comfortable with the primary controls before moving out to a residential are with low traffic. And keep in mind that because you're starting later, it's may take you a few more lessons. If you have further questions, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I will be learning with an instructor so I will ask them to take me to a parking lot. I will let you know how things go as I progress. I live in Toronto and the traffic here is insane! I wanted an early morning session (like around 8 am) but I could only get 11 am so starting out in a parking lot would be better for me and for my instructor 's sanity! I plan on retiring to a small rural town when I turn 60 and so learning how to drive has become a necessity.
Hi Dorothy.A - thank you for your comment. I'm originally from London, ON, and I drove truck there in Toronto in the 1990s. You're right - the traffic there is dense. Don't worry too much about the instructor; the good one's are able to provide a comfortable learning environment for student and move them along at a pace that facilitates learning. The first lesson is often an "assessment for learning", which determines the student's skill level and then the instructor tailors to driving lessons to the student's ability. And yes, driving in a rural Ontario town is a bit of a must - not much local transit out there. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey. I passed my road test last week and I'm 57. Rick's videos help a lot. Time behind the wheel is the best thing. One of my driving instructors is a former tester so I got some good back stories on the testers. Best advice he gave was to smile as you go through difficult turns or situations. It relaxs you. Good luck.
Tracey C hi. I’m doing my road test this morning and I’m 58. I’m moving to an isolated area and also need to drive. After all these years I’m happy to discover driving is a joy.
When you're watching these to prepare more for your road test tomorrow! Lol
Hi Casey Barker - Thank you for your comment. 👍 All the best, Cheers Rick
I JUST STARTED DOING THIS, and didn't realize it was a thing. I've got your voice in my head.
I would love to see MORE running narrative videos with new scenarios that sort of bring it all together.
Hi Kurt Reber - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
I've been driving for over 30 years now and I still talk myself through situations. Not so much about the control actions I'm taking or the observations I'm making (that's just muscle memory at this point), but analysing traffic situations and prioritizing potential dangers. It really helps to verbalize things as it keeps your attention where it should be, in a way almost no other method can.
Hi Jan Verschueren - Thank you for your comment. You are correct my friend - often talking yourself through traffic situations can help you to do a more thorough analysis of the situation. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Been driving almost 20 years myself and I do the same...... I'm mostly verbalizing hazards on the road such as merging traffic, passing traffic, stalled traffic in the shoulder as well as possible hidden traffic that I may not see...... But I also do it while backing my trailer to keep me focused on what the trailer is doing and exactly what I need to do to get the trailer to do what I need it to do
Trainers for school bus drivers here taught us to do this. I found it very effective if I have to drive when really stressed out. It helps me focus on the road instead of what otherwise would be going on in my head.
Yes, running commentary helps a whole lot. My students sometimes do the same thing and apologize too. I tell them that it's okay. Some of them are too shy and don't talk much. Most of the time I'll ask them if they have any questions. Keep it up Rick! Awesome!
Hi Jericho Arroyo - thank you for your great comment & compliment. Do you have a a lot of students that English is not their first language? That often makes them reluctant to talk. If there's anything specific we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Yes. Some are Spanish and French speaking students with limited English. I do have a playlist of videos for them to see on UA-cam in their language for extra help. Cheers.
Hi Jericho Arroyo - that makes you an awesome driving instructor! 80) All the best, Cheers Rick
Check your inbox here on UA-cam. I sent you a message.
I just got my L (learners) again at 21 (current age) after failing my road test twice at 17. As soon as I got to driving again I found myself doing this because I have MAJOR driving anxiety.. I'm thankful it's nothing to be embarassed about.
Hi Kiya H - 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. This video may help too if you haven't seen it already my friend: ua-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/v-deo.html Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is exactly what I did during my road test last week and I passed on my first attempt! I was having a road test in a downpour so I literally had a hard time seeing and the best I could do was to show my intention to the examiner by verbalizing what I was doing and why. I believe this helped me to pass because I had room for demonstrating my knowledge of the driving theory and my humble attempt to adjust my skills to the situation:) Good luck to all who are about to pass their road test-passing it is literally one of the best feelings in the world:D
Hi Milisenta777 - that is a STELLAR 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 had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and tenacity. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test?
@@smartdrivetest Thanks, Rick, i passed my test in the Czech Republic and it sure is a big deal worth of a celebration:) I will check out the draw, and if it is relevant outside North America, will try my luck. Thanks for all your good advice, will keep on following your videos;)
Hi Milisenta777- thank you for your reply. That is great news that you passed there in the Czech Republic. I wish all the very best. Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Thanks a LOT, Rick!
Thank you my friend. Stay well there in the Czech Republic. Best, Rick
Certainly is the first time I see this, and I really surprise me because I never thought that it can be possible on a road test. From the country I come from it's forbitten, so, is a great tool, and prove to the examiner that we know what we doing also make us less nervous. Personally I appreciate to much this advice. You are a great teacher!!!
Hi @robertorubiolopez5147 - glad you liked it. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest certainly I will have my road test for G2, here in Ottawa, the next Thursday and, I know my skills aren´t goods. And I can´t practice what I want so, I hope all yours videos help me a lot
Hi @robertorubiolopez5147 - You're going to be good my friend. Good luck on your G2 test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Loved the running commentary! Great learning tool,Another awesome vid Rick 💯👌🍻
Very helpful, thank you so so much for upload this video
Hi Preet Kaur - 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
This was such a wonderful video,absolute wealth of information and awesome delivery as always Rick!! 🍻 please more of these commentary style videos 💯👌
Thanks Rick u make it so easy for us to understand, Thanks!
Hi Rohan Jackson - thank you for your comment and compliment. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
I probably should do that for my next test maybe that will help a lot
I passed the driving test after so many attempts. This tip helped me a lot alongwith your other videos. Thanks.
Hi Awais Salman - that is AWESOME 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, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are still having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
what were the things you did that had you fail?
Sure Rick, no problem. Somehow I lost the message you sent me. I know you said something about coming to NY in the 90's. That's awesome. Rick, good luck with that e-book. Take it easy.
Hi, Rick, just come across your videos today. I have a bad day. I just canceled the road test the next day after 4 lessons from the coach coz I feel myself not fully prepared and there's fat chance I could pass. So I feel really down and don't have the confidence. I don't respond well before traffic lights, expecially right/left turns, not quick enough and forget the shoulder check. At the same time, I feel regreted not taking the chance to get the first try in the test and get feedbacks from the examiner even failing.
I did the same thing. But I had about 5 lessons. I feel if you know you are not ready, why waste the effort and face the frustration not of not passing, Instead, practice the things you are not confident in, then take the test.
I KNOW IT SOUNDS CREEPY, BUT I HAD A DREAM MONTHS AGO. I WAS DOING JUST WHAT YOU JUST TALKED ABOUT ON A CDL TEST.
Hi patricia holiield - Thank you for your comment. And no, not creepy at all my friend. If you're dreaming about it, than you are imagining success and before we can achieve a thing, we must first imagine it. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
4:27 My running commentary: noticing police officer in opposite lane, wondering if they're looking at me, slight panic building, beads of sweat forming on brow
Paranoia creeping up, driving up on the curb while running through a mental checklist of crimes I'm not committing, bursting into tears, shoulder check
Hi STAHPIIIT - Thank you for your excellent running commentary. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I used this technique in both my car driving test and my cdl driving test. I honestly don't know if I would have passed the car test without it because everytime I did something wrong, I immediately said what I should have done instead, without the test person asking. Back then I just thought it was my nervousness making me talk too much Lol.
Hi yellowroze - Thank you for your comment. For some it's nerves, but it's also the best method for learning any task. Do what you're doing and say what you're doing. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is kind of an old video and I just saw it now. It’s funny because I do this all the time! My husband is always making fun of me... I especially use it for space management and how to adjust my speed when turning. I must talk in order to have the correct speed and most importantly my foot off the clutch before the turn. Also very helpful when I am merging and exiting the highway. The other day I gave a Colleague a ride and she laughed really hard on my monologue. I didn’t know this was actually a technique recommended by instructors, hahaha.
Hi Val S. - Thank you for your comment. And yes, it is the number one technique that works for adult learners. And if you're doing that while you're driving, it is really helping you to do the manoeuvres and techniques that you have to do. You're doing awesome. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick
I failed twice Rick and tomorrow I am going to take my 3rd one. I don't know what to think and expect after failing twice. I admit that I am lil bit afraid of failing again. Please pray for me. Your videos helps me understand about driving. I never drive before. This is my first time learning how to drive. I am desperate to get a license, so I can take my children to school before winter starts.
Hi Jefferson Petarco - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; 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
And remember Jefferson...smile. You'll be surprised how much that work in combination with the breathing technique. In through the nose, out through the mouth. All the best, Cheers Rick
great video! Lots of great information. Will definitely try running commentary next time I drive as I just got my permit. In the United States in the state of Texas at least (I think its pretty much all of the states), you have to have a licensed driver in the passenger seat, so hopefully my parents won't get annoyed!
Noname121416 - tell them what you’re doing my friend & you’ll be awesome! All the best, Cheers Rick
Well, I just went driving, and tried it a bit, and it definitely for me did help a bit. Still had my normal struggles, but then again, only been driving for a month.
Hi Noname121416 - Thank you for your reply. Revisit the fundamentals by doing the exercises in this video - these will improve your overall driving: ua-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Running commentary helps a lot for driving experience and the road test. I am doing my class 4 restricted road test and am curious about how to do the 360 degree walk around the vehicle in the ICBC parking lot with other vehicles using the parking lot. This is a requirement before backing my vehicle into a parking space.
Hi Diane Slater - Thank you for your comment and query. If you're interested, I have a step-by-step instructions for the pre-trip inspection available over on the website for $20. If you'd like that, drop me a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Keep uploading these as well. Just driving around. It helps a lot just to view what someone is doing with commentary.
Hi UndeadAirwaves - Thank you for your feedback. I suspect this one will help too: ua-cam.com/video/xLQ8lkwvR5E/v-deo.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you I have a commentary road test today for a company I just got hired onto. I'm nervous and wasnt exactly sure what all I should be saying haha. I'll watch this video here you just put now. Thanks again!
Good Idea 🌹
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
This is awesome! Thank you so much
Is commentary driving acceptable during the actual driving test? Will it be seen as a weakness, not enough experience thing?
Thank you for your wonderful, very helpful videos 🙏
This was very helpful. I also do this all the time on my driving lessons. Could you do another one of these, but include more skills, like merging to highway, 4-way stops, changing lanes, complex intersections, etc. Kinda like an example of a drive test drive. Thank you! Your videos are always extremely helpful and clear to understand.
Hi marmutti - Thank you for your comment. I believe you're looking for this video: ua-cam.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you very much! Exactly what I was looking for!
You are most welcome. All the best, Cheers Rick
I am honestly scared to do this.... I'm 33 and live in NYC, failed multiple times a lot of issues with getting blamed for my response to other drivers on the road who are reckless. My confidence is shot and I feel like the road test instructors are evil. So they may tell me to stop talking.
"I CAN DO THIS!" That's your new mantra my friend. Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality. Driving is a tough skill. And the other part about traffic is we're duped to think it's easy because a lot of other people do it. Whether they do it well or not is open to a matter of interpretation. You just need to pass your driver's test. Any driving instructor or examiner is going to feel better with a student talking his way through the driving. When a student is talking about what they're doing when driving, the instructor or examiner knows what you're thinking, what you're looking at, and what action you're going to take. It's not a guessing game anymore. Talk through your driving my friend and you'll be a better driver. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you!
Hey Big$MoneyBoss - you are most welcome. All the best, Cheers Rick
What kind of dash camera do you use, Rick?
It is annoying but very helpful! 😁
Hi JakeTheGreat 05 - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
When the vehicle behind me stops closer than it should, I often feel pressured
failed my drivers test 3 times for dumb stuff like they don't want feeding the wheel back to neutral position they want your hands to force it back manually.
Hi Healing365 - thank you for your comment. And I'm sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempts. And yes, I completely disagree with manipulating the steering wheel back to the centre position - that technique is left over from the 1960s when many vehicles didn't have power steering. Anyway, if you're not already taking driving lessons, I would encourage you to hire a local driving instructor and go out for a mock road test in the days before your actual driving test. That way he or she will be able to point out the driving skills that need improvement. As well, a local driving instructor will be able to show you the specific nuances for a driving test in your area. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks sir pls you mean I can talk to my self on the road test with the examiner beside me
Hi Gbonjubola Ronke - Thank you for your comment and query. Yes, you can have a running commentary when you are taking your test my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Can i have you to teach me i been learning for a couple months iam nerves ass hell i go for my test on april 24 i pray to god i pass
Hi Dawn Heibler - Thank you for your comment. Work to get as much practice as you can tet before your test. Drive as much as possible and practice the slow-speed manoeuvres here: ua-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwFy0JlpppIZ7Un8S1lv3oWq.html These will improve your overall driving. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
At around 8:30 in the video, how does one know that we have to turn right before the signal , instead of going up to the signal and turn right? Will there be an indication of this somewhere beforehand?
When I did my drivers road test. The state instructor got mad at me. She told me you need to relax and slow your brain down. 😡 After 23 years I find out I was smarter then her 😂😂
Hi Rick I worry that if I do running commentary on my road test that the examiner (I am in BC) may tell me to stop doing it. I was too nervous to take my test last December so I cancelled it, I can drive and my instructor has said as much I just get so nervous about the test itself.
Hi Traveling Photographer - Apologies - I posted this on the wrong smart driver. Thank you for your concern - breath my friend...just breath. You're going to do awesome. If you're doing running commentary, the examiner doesn't have to guess what you're doing, and it will help to calm your nerves. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
driving in india is hell lot different n difficult rick. dis is similar driving pattern as that one in england. but wat to do when a bloody money grabbing bustard driver is too close to mah vehicle behind and continuosly blow horn n could not even wait for 2 to 3 seconds so dat i can get my car moving. horrible
Hi Kalishankar Das - thank you for your comment. Yes indeed, it is different driving in India - where are you in India? For aggression on other drivers, have a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/HABPPIUhIIE/v-deo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test bangalore n kolkata mostly. horrible idiots on roads