@ Francis, FINALLY passed today at W.Wickham with 3 minors!!! Buzzin! 🔥.. These videos have been amazing, recommend to all!!!! Keep up the brilliant work!
Literally watched this the day before my exam 2 weeks ago and it’s helped me out so much. I passed first time thanks to you Francis 🎉 now I watch your mock tests for fun and for more tips to be a better driver 😂😅
Man, your videos were so useful! Just passed today at West Wickham and your tips were really spot on. I had a similar test route. I could hear the voice in my head "don't straddle between lanes" 😂
Got my test in West Wickham on Monday at 9am. Praying for an easy drive. Went there with my dad to see the area and the roundabouts when busy is stress. Praying for deliverance.
I’ve got my test tomorrow at West Wickham! I don’t know it that well, so this has been really reassuring. Unfortunately not my first test, my others have been in Croydon. Looking forward to giving West Wickham a go!
My examiner made me laugh as I was so nervous on my test and once back at the test centre I turnt the engine off took my seatbelt off and slumped my head into my hands as I couldn't believe I just went through the test it all went so fast felt like I was on the roads for 5 mins 🙄 he said to my instructor in the back of the car who came along with me after using his ipad shall I put Victoria out of her misery 😂 congratulations you have passed and that was a very safe drive well done. Phewww as I was told the test centre I used was very hard to pass at with having such a low pass rate being in South East London Erith test centre so I told myself I can't do this but I did and anyone taking there test believe me when I say it's not as scary as some people make it out to be 👍
@@AFBhojani I did forward bay park and I think that’s about it. I can’t really remember to be fair and I can’t remember what car parks they will take you too. Ask your instructor
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Mate loving your vids. Subbed. Funny you mention this route. My instructor has mentioned it vs Croydon (hell) and it honestly looks on point. Where can I DM you for more info
1:15 That's not a bad thing for a test since you need to do less gear changes 5:00 Isn't that a right turn there? You can see the right arrow on the road? 6:03 That's a relief
I live around there and I would love to have my test in West Wickham but I have a test booked in sidcup where I never drove around before because there are no tests available round my area 😓
@@DrivingSchoolTV hey I just had my test today in West Wickham and I passed with only 4 minors your video in West Wickham helped me so much thank you !!!
Not necessarily a fail if you straddle the two lanes unless you're impeding, blocking or endangering another vehicle. It's confusing for cars behind though. You should be centre in an appropriate lane or cars will try and overtake you too close.
Hey Kat! yeah the tom tom says turn right but it's not actually a right turn. If you look at the road markings we're just following the road on a slight bend. So it's a confusing instruction from the satnav and if you put a right signal on for that you'd be misleading as It might look like you're trying to pull over on the right or go into one of the driveways. The satnav isn't always correct! Hope that helps
Love your videos, they're so helpful but i think you did not cover all of the West Wickham Test routes eg the Mad Mile and some other possible routes. Thanks though, great job.
@@DrivingSchoolTV yep it was unlucky I made the mistake but I won’t make it again next time 👍🏻 I’m going to try and book another test but there isn’t any free for ages so might have to try a different centre 😔Thanks for your comments btw!
And if you miss a turn or go the wrong way theres literally no problem at all. If you're following satnav it'll redirect you or if the examiner is guiding you they'll get you back on route. You can't get a fault for going the wrong way.
Are there any questions they ask during the test and what about bay parking and parallel parking. I have my test at west wick ham in 2 weeks and I have been practicing that
Hey Chloe! They'll ask you to do one manouvre, like Parralel parking or bay parking and they'll ask questions during the test called show me tell me questions. Here's the link to get the info on this and practice them www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions
Very Good video however please as an instructor myself i am trying to get familiar with area so please try and keep the camera on the road at all time and talk over it instead because I can be missing important land marks Big up yourself Thank you
West wickham would be the preferred test centre if you have a choice but Mitcham is a very close second! Choose the one that’s closest and that you’ll get the most practice time at! The examiners at Mitcham are lovely and the area is mostly 20mph 😊
West wickham would be fine if you're used to Bromley! The speed limits are very similar. There are a couple of SLIGHTLY harder roundabouts but overall West Wickham is a much easier area than Bromley.
They’re very close to Eachother so the routes overlap a lot but id choose Mitcham over Croydon. We’ve got lots of route videos and mock tests at both. Here’s one of Mitcham to get you started 😊 ua-cam.com/video/Eau0Gk-xjSg/v-deo.html
Your videos are really helpful started driving again as I am a key worker. Really finding it difficult with moving off and pulling over 🙃 videos helped.
I'll make sure this is relayed to Francis! I'm sure he just hasn't realised and gets carried away with all the fun he's having on his own talking to himself 🤦♂️
Why do you feel the need to take one hand off the steering wheel whilst you're driving in order to talk? Not a good example to set for a learner driver.
Hey! Thanks for the comment and good point. But I don’t mind when learners take a hand off the wheel and often make them practice driving with one hand. It’s essential to be able to drive with one hand comfortably and confidently so you can use the other hand to change gear, operate buttons like the demisters etc etc 😊 hope this helps!
Passed my test today first time and this was my route. I watched the video last night and it helped me a lot.
Thank you.
haha fantastic how lucky is that!!! Congraaaaats enjoy your new license! 👏
Hey which manoeuvre did you get and potentially which car park can they take you to?
@@AFBhojaniWhich car park did they take you to?
It’s the “Ouu Lamborghini, he must be lost” for me 😂
@ Francis, FINALLY passed today at W.Wickham with 3 minors!!! Buzzin! 🔥.. These videos have been amazing, recommend to all!!!! Keep up the brilliant work!
Thank you Iqbal love this!!! congrats on the amazing pass!!! 🤩🙌👏
I pass my driving test today at West Wickham thanks very much your video helped me a lot make it my test easier.
Thanks very much!
Francis is a very good instructor I got an exam on Tuesday I keep watching this thanks so much Francis for the help wish me luck I hope I pass 🙏🏼
Good luck!!! Hope you pass 🤞
Thanks for this video... I passed today in westwickham.
This route was a massive help and the advice was golden.
Literally watched this the day before my exam 2 weeks ago and it’s helped me out so much. I passed first time thanks to you Francis 🎉 now I watch your mock tests for fun and for more tips to be a better driver 😂😅
Ahhh congrats on passing!!! And thanks for sticking around 🤩
Man, your videos were so useful! Just passed today at West Wickham and your tips were really spot on. I had a similar test route. I could hear the voice in my head "don't straddle between lanes" 😂
I have mine on Tuesday hope I pass
@@FireFlyCommunity3Did you?
@@hamza-chaudhry yup I passed thanks for asking
@@FireFlyCommunity3 nice one
Got my test in West Wickham on Monday at 9am. Praying for an easy drive. Went there with my dad to see the area and the roundabouts when busy is stress. Praying for deliverance.
I’ve got my test tomorrow at West Wickham! I don’t know it that well, so this has been really reassuring. Unfortunately not my first test, my others have been in Croydon. Looking forward to giving West Wickham a go!
Eek!! How did it go??
@@DrivingSchoolTV I failed 🥲
@@itsacloudylife what about now?
I had a nightmare experience today in Croydon so will be booking West Wickham for my resit. This video is really helpful...thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Just found out today that this will be my test centre (once I can get a date booked). Very helpful video. Thank you
You are absolutely laughing 😆😁 you're very lucky!
Please may you do more West Wickham routes? I believe there’s three or is there more? Thanks
There are about 15 test routes at West Wickham!!
My examiner made me laugh as I was so nervous on my test and once back at the test centre I turnt the engine off took my seatbelt off and slumped my head into my hands as I couldn't believe I just went through the test it all went so fast felt like I was on the roads for 5 mins 🙄 he said to my instructor in the back of the car who came along with me after using his ipad shall I put Victoria out of her misery 😂 congratulations you have passed and that was a very safe drive well done. Phewww as I was told the test centre I used was very hard to pass at with having such a low pass rate being in South East London Erith test centre so I told myself I can't do this but I did and anyone taking there test believe me when I say it's not as scary as some people make it out to be 👍
Haha that's funny! And excellent advice, thanks victoria!! You must've done well to have an EXAMINER praise your driving!
Wow such good energy love it !
I’m praying I pass, thank you for this video 💗
you have cheered me up a lot. After failing twice in central London!
Got mine tomorrow- let's hope 7am has nice, empty road and doesn't have too many parked cars!
Thank you Francis for your videos! They really helped me to drive safely and pass my test! 😁😁😁
👏🥳🎉🎊🙌 congrats!!! And thanks for watching 😁
All your videos are awesome pls make more
Great Video. Thanks for the upload, passed my test today at West Wickham
Congrats Joyce!
Passed at West Wickham today. So chuffed!
Ehhh Congrats Mark!!!
Hey which manoeuvre did you get and potentially which car park can they take you to?
@@AFBhojani I did forward bay park and I think that’s about it. I can’t really remember to be fair and I can’t remember what car parks they will take you too.
Ask your instructor
Would love to have a mock test with Francis on a west wickham route. The experience would be immense for me with a test coming up in 12 weeks. 🚘
Send us a dm on insta @drivingschooltv and we’ll see if we can arrange something!
@@DrivingSchoolTV currently dont have insta....I know that's odd...lol....the amount of time people look at me like I'm an alien when I say that I don't have it.... if there is no other way I can create an account just for that purpose. 😅
Thanks for sharing this with us
Mate loving your vids. Subbed. Funny you mention this route. My instructor has mentioned it vs Croydon (hell) and it honestly looks on point. Where can I DM you for more info
Thanks Paulie Pee! @Francistheinstructor on ig
What about manoeuvres? How would that fit into the test?
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This is so insightful, thank you, 😊 when is the best time to do driving test
i passed at westwickam with 1 fault and went trough saltbox hill behind biggin hill
Well done!! 👏👏👏 how did you find west wickham??
The Driving School TV it was way too easy withpourin down heavy rain . and only took 10 lessons and passed .
🤣 congrats!!
Hey which manoeuvre did you get and potentially which car park can they take you to?
@@AFBhojani it was a normal road paralel parking ,
I just passed the test. Cheers mate
Well done Nick!!
I have my test tomorrow super nervous!
failed at sidcup , do you think west wickham would be good centre to take it
1:15 That's not a bad thing for a test since you need to do less gear changes
5:00 Isn't that a right turn there? You can see the right arrow on the road?
6:03 That's a relief
That right turn is to turn to the right into another road, what he means is the satnav tells him to bare right when going forwards
I was thinking there was a right turn there
I live around there and I would love to have my test in West Wickham but I have a test booked in sidcup where I never drove around before because there are no tests available round my area 😓
You should definitely take some practice around sidcup! There’s some tricky roundabouts there!
@@DrivingSchoolTV hey I just had my test today in West Wickham and I passed with only 4 minors your video in West Wickham helped me so much thank you !!!
Very helpful video! What times would you recommend for tests around West Wickham?
Any time! Literally! West Wickham is calm and there aren't many schools near the test centre :)
Very helpful, I’ve heard that west wickham they only ask you to carry out a forward bay park maouvere is this true?
15:37, if you straddle along the lanes, approaching a roundabout for 2nd exit, is it a fail?
Not necessarily a fail if you straddle the two lanes unless you're impeding, blocking or endangering another vehicle. It's confusing for cars behind though. You should be centre in an appropriate lane or cars will try and overtake you too close.
Do you know of any potential places they could ask you to do bay parking in West Wickham? I have my test here in a few weeks.
I’m confused at 5:00 you said it was a misleading signal when there was a right turn ...?
Hey Kat! yeah the tom tom says turn right but it's not actually a right turn. If you look at the road markings we're just following the road on a slight bend. So it's a confusing instruction from the satnav and if you put a right signal on for that you'd be misleading as It might look like you're trying to pull over on the right or go into one of the driveways. The satnav isn't always correct! Hope that helps
Love your videos, they're so helpful but i think you did not cover all of the West Wickham Test routes eg the Mad Mile and some other possible routes. Thanks though, great job.
Thanks Maanaa 😊 yes in this video i drove around one of the test routes but I'll be doing a few more soon!
Got my test here in 7 days! Wish me luck 😁
Good luck!! You can do it! West Wickham is lovely :)
@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you!! Your videos have helped loads! I’ll let you know how it goes :)
@@DrivingSchoolTV I just had my test and sadly I failed right at the end :( I went 20 on a 30 road and they failed me. Oh well!
Sorry to hear that! Easy mistake to make really. Have you managed to book again?
@@DrivingSchoolTV yep it was unlucky I made the mistake but I won’t make it again next time 👍🏻 I’m going to try and book another test but there isn’t any free for ages so might have to try a different centre 😔Thanks for your comments btw!
My driving instructor always says stay to the left side when going back down the hill to the centre. I don't know if it is correct advice
Same
Hello 😃 would you say driving test in Morden would be harder than West wickham? God bless you xx 😘
Yeah for sure. But Morden isn’t hard it’s just not as easy as west wickham
Also what happens if you miss a turning you were meant to take on a sat nav or just where they direct you. Do you get a minor?
And if you miss a turn or go the wrong way theres literally no problem at all. If you're following satnav it'll redirect you or if the examiner is guiding you they'll get you back on route. You can't get a fault for going the wrong way.
Are there any questions they ask during the test and what about bay parking and parallel parking. I have my test at west wick ham in 2 weeks and I have been practicing that
Hey Chloe! They'll ask you to do one manouvre, like Parralel parking or bay parking and they'll ask questions during the test called show me tell me questions. Here's the link to get the info on this and practice them
www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions
@@DrivingSchoolTV Thanks for the reply I will have a look at that.Your video was super helpful.
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Very Good video however please as an instructor myself i am trying to get familiar with area so please try and keep the camera on the road at all time and talk over it instead because I can be missing important land marks
Big up yourself
Thank you
lol thanks gibril
What test centre would you say is easier Bromley or west Wickham?
Oh west wickham for SURE!
Have my driving test in 12 days at west wickham I feel like I’ll pass but let’s see how it goes
Good luck! Let us know how it goes!!!
would you recommend West Wickham over Mitcham test route?
West wickham would be the preferred test centre if you have a choice but Mitcham is a very close second! Choose the one that’s closest and that you’ll get the most practice time at! The examiners at Mitcham are lovely and the area is mostly 20mph 😊
@@DrivingSchoolTV Thanks for your help:)
If i have done a test twice in Bromley would taking another one in wickham be okay or would you suggest not to and just stick to Bromley?
West wickham would be fine if you're used to Bromley! The speed limits are very similar. There are a couple of SLIGHTLY harder roundabouts but overall West Wickham is a much easier area than Bromley.
Keep your hands on the steering wheel
Mitcham or Croydon which one do you recommend?
They’re very close to Eachother so the routes overlap a lot but id choose Mitcham over Croydon. We’ve got lots of route videos and mock tests at both. Here’s one of Mitcham to get you started 😊
ua-cam.com/video/Eau0Gk-xjSg/v-deo.html
Thanks
What is the speed limit in west wickham?
Depends on the road. Some 20 some 30 and some 40
Easier to pass in West Wickham, Bromley or Mitcham please
West wickham for sure. It's a really nice area to drive in.
How many manoeuvres will they ask us to do??
Only one manoeuvre and potentially an emergency stop as well!
@@DrivingSchoolTV Okay I thought they would ask us to do all 4/5 😭.
Omg no the test would last forever 😆
@@DrivingSchoolTV okay for emergency stop do you put the gear on neutral then lift the handbrake ?
Yes. You then be told to drive on. Don’t forget your all around observation!!!
Please easy to pass in West wickham than in Hither Green.tia
Pleáse how easy is it to pass in West wickham than in Hither Green .tia
Hither green isn't super hard but west wickham is ridiculously easy for a test centre in London!
Exam in 10 minutes !!!
Omg good luck!!!! Let us know how it goes 🤞
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Your videos are really helpful started driving again as I am a key worker.
Really finding it difficult with moving off and pulling over 🙃 videos helped.
This is excellent so glad to hear the videos have helped!
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He needs to stop driving one-handed (or on one occasion with no hands!!)
I'll make sure this is relayed to Francis! I'm sure he just hasn't realised and gets carried away with all the fun he's having on his own talking to himself 🤦♂️
Why do you feel the need to take one hand off the steering wheel whilst you're driving in order to talk? Not a good example to set for a learner driver.
Hey! Thanks for the comment and good point. But I don’t mind when learners take a hand off the wheel and often make them practice driving with one hand. It’s essential to be able to drive with one hand comfortably and confidently so you can use the other hand to change gear, operate buttons like the demisters etc etc 😊 hope this helps!
@@DrivingSchoolTV But presumably you don't teach them to take a hand off the wheel whenever they need to talk?
Dude..your driving does not set a very good example.
Dude, are you a instructor? 🤣
5:04 Isn't there a right turn there?