This is so helpful. I'm a nervous driver, I'm also a very logical and methodological thinker. No one has ever explained blind spot so clearly as you (I guess most people learn to judge distance by instinct which I somehow don't have!). Thank you so much!
My advice to u is adjust mirrors properly so u hav a gud view. Wen u move out or change lanes use ur mirror n quickly glance bak to judge how far or near the cars r to u. Another thing is try not panic, instead assess the situation logically, plan n manoeuvre. Keep practicing n u will perfect this skill. It will come naturally to u. Remember ur controlling the car and yes u will make mistakes it happens to the most experienced drivers but the key is do not panic. Take control n plan well. Hope that helps.
this made me so emotional, i am 16 and was rushed into adulthood. i live by myself and because of that, i had to learn how to drive/get a job. i never had anyone to help me drive and everything else was quite easy for me to learn EXCEPT distance/perception. now i must drive on the highway in order to get to work every day , so its crucial for me to learn how to switch lanes without fear of crashing into someone (because that’s very fatal on a fast moving highway!) so thank you. this has definitely helped me and although i’m still a nervous driver, i can say i’m more confident driving now that i’ve watched your videos. thank you 🥺🥺❤️❤️
You made my day! I am a nervous driver and especially struggled with “distance perception” during lane changes. Being told, “can’t you see, just see that there’s enough space for your car to move in” didn’t have any meaning to me. I felt depressed I couldn’t understand what so many others seem to be able to pick up on, so quickly. So my life was limited to driving to the grocery store only. Your video was the first time ever in my 56 years that I understood what that “distance” meant. You explained it so well and meticulously. I can’t thank you enough. Your video helps people conquer driving, but there’s more to what you do with your quality video: You gave me a glimmer of hope. You’re a guardian Angel to someone like me, who suffered for decades that something was wrong with me, but all I needed was a careful meticulous a “real”detail what to watch out for exactly. There’s a lot of thoughtfulness and care in the way you’ve created your video. God Bless you and thank you 🙏 ❤
I completely agree with this comment. I too have spent over 20 years avoiding motorways because I know that no one has ever properly explained all this to me and I cannot afford to make mistakes even once. You are the first person who has explained all these important things in a clear and thorough way. You mentioned motorbikes. Blind spots must be a major reason why there are so many motorbike fatalities, but it is never mentioned in awareness adds. We hear "look twice" or don't speed, but blindspots........a major issue...never hear them mentioned. Anyway, I've gone on a tangent....You are fabulous 😊thank You😊😊
@@777sixthsenselord help us. If you have driven cars for decades and still can't calculate distance to other cars and is scared of motorways you are a hazard to the rest of us. If you are unsure if there is space to pull infront of someone, here's a tip: speed up and create more space. If there is traffic and not a lot of space: put your indicators on and wait (WAIT!!!) to see if the other driver has noticed and created space for you to pull infront. I don't mean to be rude, but these things can't be sugar coated and must be mastered after DECADES behind the wheel. This is life or death so get your *beeeep* together and learn how to drive.
I just passed first time with three minors and it's largely due to your videos! Thanks Conquer Driving, you taught me much more than my own instructor did!
I’ve always been nervous about changing lanes and did not know how to judge the distance of other cars to me. Thank you for this excellent explanation that answers exactly my question!!
@@redblade8160 Well I drive cautiously and have been able to change lanes safely despite being nervous. Being nervous just means I’m inexperienced and don’t have total confidence in my judgement. Worrying about how other drivers might feel is probably not going to help me improve!
@@andreasionascu4144 You are being naive and taking yourself too seriously like the other one; can't you both see what I typed was just a bit of humour?
Really helpful - I've had my license for over 7 years, but I've only just started to drive regularly, and merging does panic me a bit. As well as judging in the mirrors. Did drive for half an hour on the motorway the other day, and it was fine, but this was useful to find
@@ConquerDriving Your videos are ALWAYS helpful. Had my licence for 10 years, but only recently bought a car and definitely feeling like a new driver. These videos are so well explained and are sooooo HELPFUL!!! 👏🙌♥️
Same here, bro. Been driving since 2015, but I still have stress changing lanes and judging for safety (we don't have a lot of multi-lane single direction roads). This helped immensely as I didn't get taught that due to simplicity of most of our roads. Now it's just the matter of practicing!
This is me! I passed my test 12 years ago and i’ve barely driven and now i’m out trying to build my confidence! It’s been 2 months of building my confidence but i do struggle with merging or changing lanes as i’m really trying to judge the speed of the cars to safely merge ! X
This is probably the thing that sends shivers down my spine most. Most of it is to do with not wanting to hold anybody up so we panic and rush and then the dreaded “instructor wheel grab” happens. Thanks for the video. Excellent as always Richard
A big part of becoming a safe and competent driver is to do things in your own time without worrying about what others think. Like a cat. Good luck with your lessons, I hope you feel more confident soon.
The blind spots demo was great. I think there's a lot of myths about them. I reckon it is useful to cruise slowly along some parked cars and see what it's actually like.
it’s exactly how my instructor taught me, he helped use the parked cars for lane changes aswell, as in how far away the cars will be when i see certain things
if you want to determine the blind spot of your car try to adjust your side mirror as what is started in this video or adjust it as long as you can see the handle of the rear seat. For me I adjusted my side mirror in which I can only see the handle of the door of the rear seat
00:35 backed up what I've been saying for years. You don't have blind spots. There was a tiny fraction of a second of a blindspot. But if those mirrors were set that you see none of the side of your car you would have seen all of or part of the red car. Yes two lanes away does have a blind spot but using convex mirrors and turning your head eliminates the blind spot.. The passenger side one lane away adjusted as I've said with convex mirrors does not have a blind spot.
This is probably one of your best videos, it is so clearly explained and it's something important to learn which unfortunately (at least in my experience) gets barely covered during driving lessons.
This video has been particularly helpful for me. I have struggled with merging and overtaking as I found it really difficult to judge wether I had a safe gap, especially when merging I would panic with the added pressure of finding a gap before running out of slip road. Your videos are always spot on, Thankyou for all your help :)
It doesn't match the society of automotive engineers (the people that design cars) recommendation of how to adjust side mirrors. Also, British people don't even know how to drive on the right side of the road.
This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for! The side mirror view with explaining the lines and when they appear/disappear was amazing! So many videos I’ve seen talk about it never show it, THANK YOU!
Have just started driving on the motorway after passing my test recently. Although my instructor was incredible and did a great job explaining this to me when we did lessons on dual carriage ways, this video is super clear and super helpful now that I'm driving on my own in my own car! thank you so much
Very well explained video. Also, it can’t be over-stated how much more difficult it is to see motorcycles. They are small enough to disappear behind any of the various pillars of your car. A good rule of thumb is to often keep an eye on your rear view mirror, even if you’re not planning on changing lane/ committing to a maneuver. That way you always keep abreast of things around you. Additionally, I always remind myself I’m not omniscient - so even if you can’t see anything around you, make it a habit to use your indicators anyway - you never know if you’ve missed something. It’s best to aim for about 7 blinks / clicks of the indicator before committing to a manoeuvre - this way you give other road users plenty of time to be aware of what you intend to do in your car. *A driving instructor once told me: “an indicator should be an indicator of your ‘intent’, not your ‘action’; i.e. it’s redundant to indicate at the same time as making a manoeuvre”. Be safe. 🙏🏻
I live in a country where small motorcycles (Underbone) are prominent. And my goodness they are nightmares. A lot of them, especially middle aged to older LADIES clumsily riding. I don't want to shit on women but the thing is, women are legitimately worse riders. Those older ladies only ride motorcycles, they can't drive a car. Hence they don't understand how cars move. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to be able to drive a car. Those older Ladies combined with the fact that they are overall bad riders. They just gonna ride really slowly (I'm taking about less than 20 km./hour) in the middle of the road and turn wherever and whenever they want without any turn signals. Or worse,I just drove behind one leave her blinker on more than a km. because she's too busy holding up an umbrella.
"Winging out" your mirrors also makes it more difficult to see emergency vehicles approaching from the rear in dense traffic. Great job on this video. Extremely detailed and not too dry. Awesome presentation
Richard! I just wanted to say a huge thank you! I drove by myself on the motorway for the first time yesterday. I watched this and one of your previous videos about driving on the motorway, they’ve helped so much! I honestly cannot thank you enough. 😊
I am glad that I came across your video. I'm a new driver, and you have explained that to me better than anyone else has. As sometimes, I am horrible at judging distance. Thank you.
These technical breakdowns are great. It's very helpful to see real world physical breakdowns of what is actually happening around the car with multiple camera angles. Really great job.
I am coming back to your videos now after a couple of years without watching any of them, for the reason being that I'm now officially starting to get my license, and I have to say, it is unbelievable the quality of your videos and lessons, they are incredibly helpful and easy to understand. I still haven't started my official lessons but I highly doubt that they'll be as good as the ones you give here. Thank you.
I started driving on motorways on my own recently and have to admit, the first few times were really scary due to lane changes exactly.. Thank you so much for another amazing video Richard! It will definitely help me master the M25 🙂
Make sure you signal for around three clicks before moving and change lane slowly. That way if you have missed something, that something will have time to avoid you. I say this as new drivers have a tendency to change lane quickly whilst looking over their shoulder. This is dangerous as they take people by surprise and are not looking forwards so don't notice if cars in front are slowing down. Take your time, multiple brief mirror checks and gradual movements. Use most of the slip road so cars on the main road have time to help.
From Singapore and I just got my license. Learnt more from this video than I ever did from SSDC lol. Mainly because we never go out on the highway when we are still learner drivers.
Thank you for this video. My driving instructor taught the same thing. I've been following these instructions for years. It amazes me how individuals will change lanes so close to you. I never do, never have, and never will change lanes so close to a vehicle that's just plain stupid!
A while ago I bought a pair of blind spot mirrors that stick onto the wing mirrors. I have found them to be a great help. I have them set up so that they pick up what I cant see in my standard mirrors. I highly recommend them.
@@mariumriaz5 Can't remember now, but it was from one of those home shopping catalogues that fall out of magazines. Failing that they should be easy enough to find via google.
@@PrincessYonna1 I have found the best place is in the corners at the top and next to the doors. I suggest that before peeling off the backing and sticking them on permanently you get someone to hold them in different places or use a bit of blu-tac or similar while you sit in the driver's seat and see what positions you are happy with. I think you will find them a help. Good luck!
This is great. I've been driving for 15 years. Passed the written test by reading the handbook and borrowed my moms car a few times before the driving test. I was never taught or asked about the mirrors it eventually came with experience. Im glad videos like this exist for all the beginner or anxious drivers!
I've been driving for more than a year now and this really helps as I am having quite some trouble in discerning space when changing lanes. Thank you very much!
This video is so easy to digest, like the others. Well done, I've learned most of the things on this channel when I was a learner and now I'm confident enough to drive alone. A huge part of that is thanks to you. Keep going
Thanks for another great video. I appreciate you creating content not only on passing the test, but on how to drive safely in general. You most likely won't need to overtake anyone on the test, but this seems like a crucial piece of advice from an experienced driver.
A lot of people (including some driving instructors) don't place much importance on checking the rear-view mirror while changing lanes. Thank you Richard for explaining clearly. You are awesome. :)
Hi Richard. i live in Toronto n a new driver women in age 58, your videos are easy to understand and you re really tactful to explain different situations , the whole video i saw and saw again, even for my old age of new driver, it s really helpful to make good judgment and a very clear reference point for me to learn when it s safe to change lanes on road, I used to be a nervous driver when change lane , now i have more clear reference that you teach me so i need to show my gratitude to you... pls keep on to make good video, you will be a very very success guy on video teaching.., i will suggest to my friends to visit your video..too many thanks michelle
I like how every time I click on one of your "more basic" videos I'm like "yeah I know all of this there's no point in watching it" but then there's always something new and interesting I learn like the smaller blind spot method in this video. Learned so much from your videos, thanks a ton 👍
As an ex-motorcycle rider I was always taught to look over the shoulder before manoeuvring - it's called the life-saver check. That habit along with many others ended up being transferred to car driving!
I have watched this video for 20+ times, it’s really challenging to change lane in different situations, speeds. So every time, I focus on different part of the video. Many thanks , you have helped me a lot
I totally agree with all these comments. This is the video I’ve been searching for for years now. People are never patient enough or don’t know how to explain “why” there is enough space or time when you actually see cars approaching. Thank you very much for this video. God bless!
I'm so glad that actually helpful driving instructors are posting content to UA-cam these days. I *wish* these videos had been available when I was learning to drive, as my driving teachers sucked and my parents... also sucked. I would have watched the hell out of driving tutorials, because I was a nervous driver who wanted to learn how to do things the right way, but didn't really have people who could help me. I think I would have been a much more confident and COMPETENT driver much sooner.
Thank You for your helpful tips much appreciated. This is very difficult for me I would be trying to merge but the other car starts to speed up then I panic. But you think of everything this is what I needed.👍
I passed my driving test today in Farnborough, I was a bit lucky with a generous test instructor. I would like to thank you as I learnt a lot watching your videos. All the best! 😁
I just want to say thank you man for every single video you have made.They helped me a lot to improve my work with the clutch and also concentrating and getting better at judging the situation and getting the right decision.I got my driving licence today and want to say a big THANK YOU.CONTINUE TO HELP THE OTHERS WITH YOUR EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS👊❤️
Thanks so much for this video! I failed my driving test yesterday because I misjudged the speed of the car behind in the right lane as I was about to pull out. Then I realised I hadn't really had much practice doing it properly in my lessons and found your video, so this is super helpful! You've earned a subscriber! 👍
Feel i need to leave a comment here... I had no clue how to properly judge my lane changes before watching this. And apon watching felt like i had learned a new skill just like that.. Fast forward to around 7 months later and im helping my friend with his first trip on the motorway. He the same as me struggled and tried to take a couple of unsafe gaps. We pulled over and i showed him this video , and it was like night and day, like a light switch just flipped. He was perfect from then on out. So thank you Richard, you really are a godsend to us new drivers
Great tips. I have been driving over 30 years in different countries with no issues, but I still really appreciate such good, detailed videos. A complete monitoring of what is around you all the time can be a little effort, but it definitely keeps you away from troubles.
Been on the road for 5 years now and never plucked up the courage to try driving a van. Not only are they much larger vehicles, the points you made about the many blind spots on a car and how much worse they can be on a van are crucial tips for being safe on the road!
I've been driving almost a month now. Yesterday i got to fully experience a blind spot. Car to my left about maybe a meter or so behind me. Wasn't visible in either mirror whatsoever so i didn't even know they were there. I wasn't planning on changing lanes or anything but i did look over to the left and seen it right there. I was surprised how easy it was to miss
I’m a new driver. First months I was so brave and I wasn’t scared. Now everytime I go on highway or when I change lanes on local roads I got panicked;anxious. But, this video was really helpful. Patience is the key. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for adding that tip about what to do if you're driving a van and don't have a rearview mirror! Hugely helpful additional information.
Your latest 2 videos have been bang on! -the exact things im trying to fine tune right now in my lessons! Thank you so much for your brilliant videos :)
Excellent instruction. Clear descriptions, especially dividing the mirror into sections. Taking considerations into driver behaviours, like involuntarily taking your foot off the gas - was a great advice. Thank you.
Thank you for the useful tips & advice given.Mirrors setting,dividing your wing door mirror into upper & lower half for changing lanes and explaining this by step by step is truly remarkable.To keep up with the flow of traffic when changing lanes is well explained.
Man knows everything, gives you all the tips, and explains all the details while at the same time totally not giving a fcks about going the wrong way. Boss
This is so useful! I’ve been driving for over 20 years and am always looking for ways to improve and drive safely on the roads. Thanks for sharing this useful information, your students will be very safe drivers!
Great video with excellent examples. I remember having these sorts of issues soon after passing and a lot of the techniques you have shown were naturally picked up after driving for some time. The example with 2 cars turning into the same lane was particularly helpful!
this makes so much sense!! i feel like a lot of times, you're expected to just *do* something without being told how to. using mirrors effectively to judge distance is one of them. i'm going to try this out on my next lesson :)
Thank you, I was taught by a very old driving instructor that I absolutely had to creek my neck all the way to look at the back of the car to change lanes even if it was just one lane. I always thought it seemed dangerous and like a waste of time, because I’m wasting precious seconds not looking at information that’s better to judge what’s happening around me. Not to mention it makes the process of judging what’s going on so much longer too. Thank you! Changing lanes will be much much easier now
Thank you. I've been driving interstates , going back and forth to the hospital-lots of trucks- this was very helpful- I'm a nervous driver too-cautious-lol
This is why I have blind spot mirrors attached to my wing mirrors just for that extra reassurance (mainly used when merging from a slip road onto a carriageway at an angle). Very helpful and would recommend
Richard, @0:26 you can't see above the brick wall behind you in the rear view. I suggest that "sky" in the side mirrors is anything above the highest point that you can see in the center mirror. Try it. Tell me what you think. Setup this way, they're also setup to see the curbs and parking guide lines.
I see what you're saying, thank you for the suggestion. Usually asking my pupil to get the mirrors to look straight (not up or down) is enough but if they're struggling I may pull that one out of my toolbox.
Thank you for the video! I only learned to drive recently as an adult in the US and they *stress* the blind spots which makes me stress out when I drive. But I tested it the way you show and realized there really isnt much of a blind spot when they're lined up properly so I was always really anxious about this super hidden danger and "i must be an idiot to not know where it is". THANK YOU for explaining this, I feel much more confident driving now
Coming from a country where instructors teach to almost always use only wing mirrors, these tricks And knowledge help massively even me whos a holder of the licence for almost 2 years
Got my Swedish driving license two weeks ago, taking a Swedish driving license is the hardest. Big thanks to you, your great videos helped me a lot . Much appreciation ❤️🙏
Great video as always, I wish it was compulsory to watch. I see way too many people changing lanes the instant they see an opening, regardless of whether there was enough space or what speed the other car was at. Not to mention not indicating.
A tip that is not mentioned (because it clearly falls outside of good driving practices) is what I call the assertive lane change. In short, you signal your intent to switch lane and _commit_ to it, by inching closer to the end of your lane and reasonably upping your speed, hoping that the driving behind you cares about their lives enough to adjust accordingly and let you merge. 2:08 was a good time to switch lanes for example-but it would require courage on your part, trust, and a little bit of speed. This is important because sticking to "by the book" way of driving...you will never be able to drive on the highway especially during rush hour: most people driving about work either want to get there quick or get from there (to home) quick, so if you're not assertive on the road, you will often miss your exit as few people will let you change lanes. To refer to 2:08 again, I can promise you that here is the typical real-life scenario you will encounter: you wait for white car to move past you; _experienced_ driver in the car behind white car senses from your car's behavior that you are preparing to merge. Since they are in a rush, they speed enough to either tuck your blindspot or be on the same level as you. No problem, right? You can always wait, right? Except that your exit is 1 mile away (~400m) and most traffic is going 70mi/hr (~85km/h)
Good advice but just a small nitpick: your metric conversions are horribly wrong, even for rough estimates. 1 mile is roughly 1600m and 70mph is roughly 110 km/h
You are wrong! *_"hoping that the driving behind you cares about their lives enough to adjust accordingly and let you merge."_* That is not how it works. When you're changing lanes, it's YOU who has to adjust accordingly, not the drivers in their lanes. You have to yield the right of way to traffic in the lane you want. If others have to hit the brakes for you shoving in, you're doing it wrong and deserve all the honking and middle finger you'll get from the driver you just cut off.
As someone who only got a licence in middle age and does not have occasion to drive much, I feel embarrassed to drive as it seems like everyone I know and their dog has been driving forever, and blindfolded to boot. And still here I am, 5 years later, doing rookie moves and dealing with highway fear, especially. But my confidence has just now been boosted by your comment. I played out in my head a different maneuver at the 2:08 mark, and it was exactly as you described! And then I recalled the few times I'd done that same assertive, rush hour move by instinct, out of a total of maybe only 6 highway outings in total, and I also recalled that everything seemed to go fine (no honking, cursing or middle fingers), and my heart only beat faster for a brief moment, after exiting. But I still didn't know if what I had done was in the norms of acceptable or a jerk move. Your comment validated my instinct and so now I'm thinking maybe I need to trust it more if I ever have a hope of doing some real driving. That in combination with super helpful videos such as this one which make my methodical, 90% by-the-book heart sing! Cheers for that 🙂
Assertive is fine, but I consider it reckless when you say "hoping that the driving behind you cares about their lives enough to adjust accordingly and let you merge." What if that person is on drug/alcohol that impairs their cognition or simply is yawning at the moment you switch? I treasure my life more than that, so I won't entrust my life to other drivers when I'm capable of switching lane safely. If one can't do so, it's time to take public transport.
Richard Flanders Thanks, thanks, thanks I conquered my driving exams today 1st time attempt 1st time aced Thanks to @Richard Your videos are TOO relevant 🎉❤
Yeah, I think every car is slightly different with the blind spots. Mine is a large sedan, there have been a few times on trips to the city where I've had cars approaching me in the right hand lane and then disappear from the mirror for a minute - I'll wonder where they've gone, it's only when I look out my driver's side rear window to do a head check that I see that they are actually parallel to the back half of my car, travelling at pretty much the same speed as me! Its a bit spooky really, but, thats why we need to be aware of our surroundings and do head checks rather than rely on the mirrors, especially when changing road lanes or merging with traffic.
@@jaydem2086 Yep. Recently had a similar experience while driving down a ramp to an empty (as usual) freeway. Nobody in front, nobody in rear, nobody in wing mirror, yay. I'm so glad I've picked up the habit of a proper blind spot check before changing lanes because there was one car doing just the same speed as me in my blind spot and I really had no idea until just before starting to switch lanes :)
I passed first time yesterday, 2 minors in a city with a pass rate of 32%. I was so nervous got my minors at the start. I think there was a few times I could have messed up, but spoke out loud when I was unsure so they knew my thinking process and did correct myself before making some potential mistakes. I literally felt like I was going to pass out before the test from nerves but just told myself to just think minute by minute, so preparing early, and just look at what's happening now. I forgot the stuff I'd already done. And the test went very quick.
Usually when the car behind you see your signal that you are going to change the lane they will slow down and allow you to change the lane. However occasionally you will deal with selfish driver who will accelerate and block you instead of allowing you to change the lane.
Would be great to see a video on changing lanes in built up areas e.g. city centres. I live in London and some areas are very busy with traffic and multiple lanes yet traffic only moves at 15-25mph. And yet, drivers can be unwilling to let other pass in front of them, so it can make changing lanes tricky…
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Never too experienced to brush up on the basics. 27 years on the road and still find this video helpful
So you've been a danger whilst driving for the past 27 years huh?
LOL. Hope not. I have been safe so far. Never too experience to discover ways to sharpen your driving skills@@RafiGish
@@RafiGish People can forget details over time. In time we'll also forget your ignorant comment.
Successful people are always open to learning 👏
Dog ain't you 21-22 at most?
This is so helpful. I'm a nervous driver, I'm also a very logical and methodological thinker. No one has ever explained blind spot so clearly as you (I guess most people learn to judge distance by instinct which I somehow don't have!). Thank you so much!
If you’re nervous driving a motor vehicle you shouldn’t be driving it.
@@TheLibSmasher420 Shittiest advice of all time
@@TheLibSmasher420 You van overcome nerves.
@@TheLibSmasher420 mate not helpful at all. Anyone can drive as long as they’re focused n relaxed. Making comments like that only discourages ppl
My advice to u is adjust mirrors properly so u hav a gud view. Wen u move out or change lanes use ur mirror n quickly glance bak to judge how far or near the cars r to u. Another thing is try not panic, instead assess the situation logically, plan n manoeuvre. Keep practicing n u will perfect this skill. It will come naturally to u. Remember ur controlling the car and yes u will make mistakes it happens to the most experienced drivers but the key is do not panic. Take control n plan well. Hope that helps.
this made me so emotional, i am 16 and was rushed into adulthood. i live by myself and because of that, i had to learn how to drive/get a job. i never had anyone to help me drive and everything else was quite easy for me to learn EXCEPT distance/perception. now i must drive on the highway in order to get to work every day , so its crucial for me to learn how to switch lanes without fear of crashing into someone (because that’s very fatal on a fast moving highway!) so thank you. this has definitely helped me and although i’m still a nervous driver, i can say i’m more confident driving now that i’ve watched your videos. thank you 🥺🥺❤️❤️
it's so crazy that you're able to pass your test without learning that stuff first
16??? And where are your parents????
I wish you safe driving and luck on your path 🥹🍀You're brave
God bless you! Your strong 💪👏🩵
Where are your parents, kid?
You made my day! I am a nervous driver and especially struggled with “distance perception” during lane changes. Being told, “can’t you see, just see that there’s enough space for your car to move in” didn’t have any meaning to me. I felt depressed I couldn’t understand what so many others seem to be able to pick up on, so quickly. So my life was limited to driving to the grocery store only.
Your video was the first time ever in my 56 years that I understood what that “distance” meant. You explained it so well and meticulously. I can’t thank you enough. Your video helps people conquer driving, but there’s more to what you do with your quality video: You gave me a glimmer of hope. You’re a guardian Angel to someone like me, who suffered for decades that something was wrong with me, but all I needed was a careful meticulous a “real”detail what to watch out for exactly. There’s a lot of thoughtfulness and care in the way you’ve created your video. God Bless you and thank you 🙏 ❤
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. You got this 👍
I feel you! Still struggling with distance perception 😢
I completely agree with this comment. I too have spent over 20 years avoiding motorways because I know that no one has ever properly explained all this to me and I cannot afford to make mistakes even once. You are the first person who has explained all these important things in a clear and thorough way. You mentioned motorbikes. Blind spots must be a major reason why there are so many motorbike fatalities, but it is never mentioned in awareness adds. We hear "look twice" or don't speed, but blindspots........a major issue...never hear them mentioned. Anyway, I've gone on a tangent....You are fabulous 😊thank You😊😊
@@777sixthsenselord help us. If you have driven cars for decades and still can't calculate distance to other cars and is scared of motorways you are a hazard to the rest of us. If you are unsure if there is space to pull infront of someone, here's a tip: speed up and create more space. If there is traffic and not a lot of space: put your indicators on and wait (WAIT!!!) to see if the other driver has noticed and created space for you to pull infront. I don't mean to be rude, but these things can't be sugar coated and must be mastered after DECADES behind the wheel. This is life or death so get your *beeeep* together and learn how to drive.
Wow, glad to know I'm not alone!
I just passed first time with three minors and it's largely due to your videos! Thanks Conquer Driving, you taught me much more than my own instructor did!
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
I agree, I've learned things from you that none of the 2 instructors I had ever taught me.
Same here
These videos are amazing!!! 👏🙌
I’ve always been nervous about changing lanes and did not know how to judge the distance of other cars to me. Thank you for this excellent explanation that answers exactly my question!!
Maggie S
You feel nervous when changing lanes, how do you think we feel every time you do that?
@@redblade8160 Well I drive cautiously and have been able to change lanes safely despite being nervous. Being nervous just means I’m inexperienced and don’t have total confidence in my judgement. Worrying about how other drivers might feel is probably not going to help me improve!
Redblade- how about patient, as you, yourself were a new driver once?
@@andreasionascu4144
You are being naive and taking yourself too seriously like the other one; can't you both see what I typed was just a bit of humour?
Just look at the mirror twice, that’s how you tell if the other car going faster or slower. Works best in hwy.
Passed my driving test first time with zero faults on tuesday. Your videos had a huge impact and helped loads. Thank you.
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
can i ask how many hours you had? x
Congratulations. How many hrs of practice did u do?
dividing the top & bottom part of the mirror is such a useful tip!!! thank you
Exactly it makes it so much easier to understand and make a judgement
A car close to sky ❤
Really helpful - I've had my license for over 7 years, but I've only just started to drive regularly, and merging does panic me a bit. As well as judging in the mirrors. Did drive for half an hour on the motorway the other day, and it was fine, but this was useful to find
I hope the video helps.
@@ConquerDriving Your videos are ALWAYS helpful. Had my licence for 10 years, but only recently bought a car and definitely feeling like a new driver. These videos are so well explained and are sooooo HELPFUL!!! 👏🙌♥️
Same here, bro. Been driving since 2015, but I still have stress changing lanes and judging for safety (we don't have a lot of multi-lane single direction roads). This helped immensely as I didn't get taught that due to simplicity of most of our roads. Now it's just the matter of practicing!
This is me! I passed my test 12 years ago and i’ve barely driven and now i’m out trying to build my confidence! It’s been 2 months of building my confidence but i do struggle with merging or changing lanes as i’m really trying to judge the speed of the cars to safely merge ! X
Same case, got my my license few years ago, and just starting to drive again
This is probably the thing that sends shivers down my spine most. Most of it is to do with not wanting to hold anybody up so we panic and rush and then the dreaded “instructor wheel grab” happens.
Thanks for the video. Excellent as always Richard
A big part of becoming a safe and competent driver is to do things in your own time without worrying about what others think. Like a cat. Good luck with your lessons, I hope you feel more confident soon.
The blind spots demo was great. I think there's a lot of myths about them. I reckon it is useful to cruise slowly along some parked cars and see what it's actually like.
Very true.
it’s exactly how my instructor taught me, he helped use the parked cars for lane changes aswell, as in how far away the cars will be when i see certain things
@@wrapper432 that's perfect!
if you want to determine the blind spot of your car try to adjust your side mirror as what is started in this video or adjust it as long as you can see the handle of the rear seat. For me I adjusted my side mirror in which I can only see the handle of the door of the rear seat
00:35 backed up what I've been saying for years. You don't have blind spots. There was a tiny fraction of a second of a blindspot. But if those mirrors were set that you see none of the side of your car you would have seen all of or part of the red car. Yes two lanes away does have a blind spot but using convex mirrors and turning your head eliminates the blind spot..
The passenger side one lane away adjusted as I've said with convex mirrors does not have a blind spot.
This is probably one of your best videos, it is so clearly explained and it's something important to learn which unfortunately (at least in my experience) gets barely covered during driving lessons.
This video has been particularly helpful for me. I have struggled with merging and overtaking as I found it really difficult to judge wether I had a safe gap, especially when merging I would panic with the added pressure of finding a gap before running out of slip road. Your videos are always spot on, Thankyou for all your help :)
@Lilo is the baddest it is really scary, I’ve nearly done the same a few times but you will get it eventually just keep trying :)
Is there a video that helps how to merge in a busy highway before the slip road ends?
The details with which you explain is incredible. Thanks for the video.
It doesn't match the society of automotive engineers (the people that design cars) recommendation of how to adjust side mirrors. Also, British people don't even know how to drive on the right side of the road.
This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for! The side mirror view with explaining the lines and when they appear/disappear was amazing! So many videos I’ve seen talk about it never show it, THANK YOU!
Have just started driving on the motorway after passing my test recently. Although my instructor was incredible and did a great job explaining this to me when we did lessons on dual carriage ways, this video is super clear and super helpful now that I'm driving on my own in my own car! thank you so much
Very well explained video. Also, it can’t be over-stated how much more difficult it is to see motorcycles. They are small enough to disappear behind any of the various pillars of your car. A good rule of thumb is to often keep an eye on your rear view mirror, even if you’re not planning on changing lane/ committing to a maneuver. That way you always keep abreast of things around you. Additionally, I always remind myself I’m not omniscient - so even if you can’t see anything around you, make it a habit to use your indicators anyway - you never know if you’ve missed something. It’s best to aim for about 7 blinks / clicks of the indicator before committing to a manoeuvre - this way you give other road users plenty of time to be aware of what you intend to do in your car. *A driving instructor once told me: “an indicator should be an indicator of your ‘intent’, not your ‘action’; i.e. it’s redundant to indicate at the same time as making a manoeuvre”.
Be safe. 🙏🏻
I live in a country where small motorcycles (Underbone) are prominent. And my goodness they are nightmares. A lot of them, especially middle aged to older LADIES clumsily riding. I don't want to shit on women but the thing is, women are legitimately worse riders. Those older ladies only ride motorcycles, they can't drive a car. Hence they don't understand how cars move. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to be able to drive a car. Those older Ladies combined with the fact that they are overall bad riders. They just gonna ride really slowly (I'm taking about less than 20 km./hour) in the middle of the road and turn wherever and whenever they want without any turn signals. Or worse,I just drove behind one leave her blinker on more than a km. because she's too busy holding up an umbrella.
I been driving for 12 years and still watch your videos to see if i can learn anything new.
All drivers in this planet should follow this guy's method
"Winging out" your mirrors also makes it more difficult to see emergency vehicles approaching from the rear in dense traffic. Great job on this video. Extremely detailed and not too dry. Awesome presentation
Richard! I just wanted to say a huge thank you! I drove by myself on the motorway for the first time yesterday. I watched this and one of your previous videos about driving on the motorway, they’ve helped so much! I honestly cannot thank you enough. 😊
That's great to hear, I'm happy their videos helped.
Happy to share that I passed my driving test today. Cannot describe what a help your videos are, this is a great support for beginners, thank you
That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
I am glad that I came across your video. I'm a new driver, and you have explained that to me better than anyone else has. As sometimes, I am horrible at judging distance.
Thank you.
These technical breakdowns are great. It's very helpful to see real world physical breakdowns of what is actually happening around the car with multiple camera angles. Really great job.
I am coming back to your videos now after a couple of years without watching any of them, for the reason being that I'm now officially starting to get my license, and I have to say, it is unbelievable the quality of your videos and lessons, they are incredibly helpful and easy to understand. I still haven't started my official lessons but I highly doubt that they'll be as good as the ones you give here. Thank you.
I started driving on motorways on my own recently and have to admit, the first few times were really scary due to lane changes exactly.. Thank you so much for another amazing video Richard! It will definitely help me master the M25 🙂
Make sure you signal for around three clicks before moving and change lane slowly. That way if you have missed something, that something will have time to avoid you. I say this as new drivers have a tendency to change lane quickly whilst looking over their shoulder. This is dangerous as they take people by surprise and are not looking forwards so don't notice if cars in front are slowing down. Take your time, multiple brief mirror checks and gradual movements. Use most of the slip road so cars on the main road have time to help.
From Singapore and I just got my license. Learnt more from this video than I ever did from SSDC lol. Mainly because we never go out on the highway when we are still learner drivers.
Congratulations on passing your driving test!
My first time driving on a motorway yesterday. Definitely a very different experience from normal driving, your videos have been a massive help.
Thank you for this video. My driving instructor taught the same thing. I've been following these instructions for years. It amazes me how individuals will change lanes so close to you. I never do, never have, and never will change lanes so close to a vehicle that's just plain stupid!
A while ago I bought a pair of blind spot mirrors that stick onto the wing mirrors. I have found them to be a great help. I have them set up so that they pick up what I cant see in my standard mirrors. I highly recommend them.
hey can you link the place where you got those from? that's a very smart idea
@@mariumriaz5 Can't remember now, but it was from one of those home shopping catalogues that fall out of magazines. Failing that they should be easy enough to find via google.
In what position did you place them? I’m a new driver and I ordered them
@@PrincessYonna1 I have found the best place is in the corners at the top and next to the doors. I suggest that before peeling off the backing and sticking them on permanently you get someone to hold them in different places or use a bit of blu-tac or similar while you sit in the driver's seat and see what positions you are happy with. I think you will find them a help. Good luck!
This is great. I've been driving for 15 years. Passed the written test by reading the handbook and borrowed my moms car a few times before the driving test. I was never taught or asked about the mirrors it eventually came with experience. Im glad videos like this exist for all the beginner or anxious drivers!
I've been driving for more than a year now and this really helps as I am having quite some trouble in discerning space when changing lanes. Thank you very much!
This video is so easy to digest, like the others. Well done, I've learned most of the things on this channel when I was a learner and now I'm confident enough to drive alone. A huge part of that is thanks to you. Keep going
Finally a channel for driving on the left side like where I live. 🇹🇭
Thanks for another great video. I appreciate you creating content not only on passing the test, but on how to drive safely in general. You most likely won't need to overtake anyone on the test, but this seems like a crucial piece of advice from an experienced driver.
"... we're not bird-watching".
Gotta love Richard.
A lot of people (including some driving instructors) don't place much importance on checking the rear-view mirror while changing lanes. Thank you Richard for explaining clearly. You are awesome. :)
I was struggling with judging distance and speed of approaching cars when driving fast now it’s crystal clear. Thank you for your hard work and time.
Hi Richard. i live in Toronto n a new driver women in age 58, your videos are easy to understand and you re really tactful to explain different situations , the whole video i saw and saw again, even for my old age of new driver, it s really helpful to make good judgment and a very clear reference point for me to learn when it s safe to change lanes on road, I used to be a nervous driver when change lane , now i have more clear reference that you teach me so i need to show my gratitude to you... pls keep on to make good video, you will be a very very success guy on video teaching.., i will suggest to my friends to visit your video..too
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I passed my test this morning with only 3 minors, now im finding these videos really helpful so i know what to do when I am on my own
Congratulations on passing, good luck on the road!
Been driving for 19 years and this was still helpful. Very nice guide!
I like how every time I click on one of your "more basic" videos I'm like "yeah I know all of this there's no point in watching it" but then there's always something new and interesting I learn like the smaller blind spot method in this video. Learned so much from your videos, thanks a ton 👍
As an ex-motorcycle rider I was always taught to look over the shoulder before manoeuvring - it's called the life-saver check. That habit along with many others ended up being transferred to car driving!
I have watched this video for 20+ times, it’s really challenging to change lane in different situations, speeds. So every time, I focus on different part of the video. Many thanks , you have helped me a lot
You're the best Richard! Your videos address common concerns for most inexperienced drivers. Thanks for posting, great stuff.
I told my instructor about this then we began doing it every lesson. I learned loads from these videos. Nice one
I passed my test a month ago and so many of the basics I learned from your videos, thank you!
That's great to hear! Thank you and congratulations on passing!
I totally agree with all these comments. This is the video I’ve been searching for for years now. People are never patient enough or don’t know how to explain “why” there is enough space or time when you actually see cars approaching. Thank you very much for this video. God bless!
I'm so glad that actually helpful driving instructors are posting content to UA-cam these days. I *wish* these videos had been available when I was learning to drive, as my driving teachers sucked and my parents... also sucked. I would have watched the hell out of driving tutorials, because I was a nervous driver who wanted to learn how to do things the right way, but didn't really have people who could help me. I think I would have been a much more confident and COMPETENT driver much sooner.
You are not merely a driving teacher, you are a God. Thanks for saving lives!
Thank You for your helpful tips much appreciated. This is very difficult for me I would be trying to merge but the other car starts to speed up then I panic. But you think of everything this is what I needed.👍
I passed my driving test today in Farnborough, I was a bit lucky with a generous test instructor. I would like to thank you as I learnt a lot watching your videos. All the best! 😁
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
I just want to say thank you man for every single video you have made.They helped me a lot to improve my work with the clutch and also concentrating and getting better at judging the situation and getting the right decision.I got my driving licence today and want to say a big THANK YOU.CONTINUE TO HELP THE OTHERS WITH YOUR EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS👊❤️
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
I just got my driving license in Indonesia, thank you so much. It"s really helpful. You explained it so clearly, more than my instructor did.
Thanks so much for this video! I failed my driving test yesterday because I misjudged the speed of the car behind in the right lane as I was about to pull out. Then I realised I hadn't really had much practice doing it properly in my lessons and found your video, so this is super helpful! You've earned a subscriber! 👍
I'm sorry to hear that, it's good that you're being proactive in solving the issue. Good luck with your next test!
@@ConquerDriving Thanks!
Feel i need to leave a comment here... I had no clue how to properly judge my lane changes before watching this. And apon watching felt like i had learned a new skill just like that..
Fast forward to around 7 months later and im helping my friend with his first trip on the motorway. He the same as me struggled and tried to take a couple of unsafe gaps.
We pulled over and i showed him this video , and it was like night and day, like a light switch just flipped. He was perfect from then on out.
So thank you Richard, you really are a godsend to us new drivers
Great tips. I have been driving over 30 years in different countries with no issues, but I still really appreciate such good, detailed videos. A complete monitoring of what is around you all the time can be a little effort, but it definitely keeps you away from troubles.
No one ever made this kind of video ever. How nicely you explained
This is a Brilliant lesson, I am pretty confident on the motorways now and lane changing, but picking up extra tips is always welcome
Been on the road for 5 years now and never plucked up the courage to try driving a van. Not only are they much larger vehicles, the points you made about the many blind spots on a car and how much worse they can be on a van are crucial tips for being safe on the road!
I've been driving almost a month now. Yesterday i got to fully experience a blind spot. Car to my left about maybe a meter or so behind me. Wasn't visible in either mirror whatsoever so i didn't even know they were there. I wasn't planning on changing lanes or anything but i did look over to the left and seen it right there. I was surprised how easy it was to miss
I've been driving for 50 years and still found this useful.
This video gives the best guidance on how to change lane. The rearview mirror method is absolutely the best.
I’m a new driver. First months I was so brave and I wasn’t scared. Now everytime I go on highway or when I change lanes on local roads I got panicked;anxious. But, this video was really helpful. Patience is the key. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for adding that tip about what to do if you're driving a van and don't have a rearview mirror! Hugely helpful additional information.
Thanks new driver here. Accidentally got on the high way and was the scariest experience. Thanks for all of the tips
Your latest 2 videos have been bang on! -the exact things im trying to fine tune right now in my lessons! Thank you so much for your brilliant videos :)
Thanks Belinda, I'm happy you're still finding them helpful.
This is by far the best lane changing video I have seen. Thank you so much
Excellent instruction. Clear descriptions, especially dividing the mirror into sections. Taking considerations into driver behaviours, like involuntarily taking your foot off the gas - was a great advice. Thank you.
One is NEVER too old to STILL learn. Thank you.
Thank you for the useful tips & advice given.Mirrors setting,dividing your wing door mirror into upper & lower half for changing lanes and explaining this by step by step is truly remarkable.To keep up with the flow of traffic when changing lanes is well explained.
Today I passed my test 🎉🎉from following your driving tips and watching all your videos thank you and will keep up with all your new videos
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
Man knows everything, gives you all the tips, and explains all the details while at the same time totally not giving a fcks about going the wrong way. Boss
This is so useful! I’ve been driving for over 20 years and am always looking for ways to improve and drive safely on the roads. Thanks for sharing this useful information, your students will be very safe drivers!
Great video with excellent examples. I remember having these sorts of issues soon after passing and a lot of the techniques you have shown were naturally picked up after driving for some time. The example with 2 cars turning into the same lane was particularly helpful!
this makes so much sense!!
i feel like a lot of times, you're expected to just *do* something without being told how to. using mirrors effectively to judge distance is one of them. i'm going to try this out on my next lesson :)
Thank you, I was taught by a very old driving instructor that I absolutely had to creek my neck all the way to look at the back of the car to change lanes even if it was just one lane. I always thought it seemed dangerous and like a waste of time, because I’m wasting precious seconds not looking at information that’s better to judge what’s happening around me. Not to mention it makes the process of judging what’s going on so much longer too. Thank you! Changing lanes will be much much easier now
Man, I can feel you are an intelligent driver, thanks
An intelligent man !
He explains really well the mirror examples help too.
Thank you. I've been driving interstates , going back and forth to the hospital-lots of trucks- this was very helpful- I'm a nervous driver too-cautious-lol
This is why I have blind spot mirrors attached to my wing mirrors just for that extra reassurance (mainly used when merging from a slip road onto a carriageway at an angle). Very helpful and would recommend
Thank you. My mom did a terrible job at explaining mirrors to me. The tip about splitting the wing mirrors in half is helpful.
Richard, @0:26 you can't see above the brick wall behind you in the rear view. I suggest that "sky" in the side mirrors is anything above the highest point that you can see in the center mirror. Try it. Tell me what you think. Setup this way, they're also setup to see the curbs and parking guide lines.
I see what you're saying, thank you for the suggestion. Usually asking my pupil to get the mirrors to look straight (not up or down) is enough but if they're struggling I may pull that one out of my toolbox.
Got my test in 2 weeks and now im binge watching your videos. You explain stuff very well.
Good luck!
How'd it go?
@@ojinavi passed, 9 minors, and i thought i failed but Yeah…. All done
@@grzybobranie7765 CONGRATS!!!
One of the BEST Blind Spot Videos on UA-cam!
Thank you for the video! I only learned to drive recently as an adult in the US and they *stress* the blind spots which makes me stress out when I drive. But I tested it the way you show and realized there really isnt much of a blind spot when they're lined up properly so I was always really anxious about this super hidden danger and "i must be an idiot to not know where it is". THANK YOU for explaining this, I feel much more confident driving now
Best driver in the country!
Coming from a country where instructors teach to almost always use only wing mirrors, these tricks And knowledge help massively even me whos a holder of the licence for almost 2 years
Got my Swedish driving license two weeks ago, taking a Swedish driving license is the hardest. Big thanks to you, your great videos helped me a lot .
Much appreciation ❤️🙏
I have heard the standard in Sweden is very high. Congratulations on passing.
Excellent video. For someone like me who has been driving for ten hears and in all kinds of terrains possible, i still find these tips useful. Thanks.
Great video as always, I wish it was compulsory to watch. I see way too many people changing lanes the instant they see an opening, regardless of whether there was enough space or what speed the other car was at. Not to mention not indicating.
I passed my driver's 3 years ago. These tips are Hella useful. It's gonna make life easier
A tip that is not mentioned (because it clearly falls outside of good driving practices) is what I call the assertive lane change. In short, you signal your intent to switch lane and _commit_ to it, by inching closer to the end of your lane and reasonably upping your speed, hoping that the driving behind you cares about their lives enough to adjust accordingly and let you merge.
2:08 was a good time to switch lanes for example-but it would require courage on your part, trust, and a little bit of speed. This is important because sticking to "by the book" way of driving...you will never be able to drive on the highway especially during rush hour: most people driving about work either want to get there quick or get from there (to home) quick, so if you're not assertive on the road, you will often miss your exit as few people will let you change lanes. To refer to 2:08 again, I can promise you that here is the typical real-life scenario you will encounter: you wait for white car to move past you; _experienced_ driver in the car behind white car senses from your car's behavior that you are preparing to merge. Since they are in a rush, they speed enough to either tuck your blindspot or be on the same level as you. No problem, right? You can always wait, right? Except that your exit is 1 mile away (~400m) and most traffic is going 70mi/hr (~85km/h)
so true
Good advice but just a small nitpick: your metric conversions are horribly wrong, even for rough estimates. 1 mile is roughly 1600m and 70mph is roughly 110 km/h
You are wrong! *_"hoping that the driving behind you cares about their lives enough to adjust accordingly and let you merge."_* That is not how it works. When you're changing lanes, it's YOU who has to adjust accordingly, not the drivers in their lanes. You have to yield the right of way to traffic in the lane you want. If others have to hit the brakes for you shoving in, you're doing it wrong and deserve all the honking and middle finger you'll get from the driver you just cut off.
As someone who only got a licence in middle age and does not have occasion to drive much, I feel embarrassed to drive as it seems like everyone I know and their dog has been driving forever, and blindfolded to boot. And still here I am, 5 years later, doing rookie moves and dealing with highway fear, especially.
But my confidence has just now been boosted by your comment.
I played out in my head a different maneuver at the 2:08 mark, and it was exactly as you described! And then I recalled the few times I'd done that same assertive, rush hour move by instinct, out of a total of maybe only 6 highway outings in total, and I also recalled that everything seemed to go fine (no honking, cursing or middle fingers), and my heart only beat faster for a brief moment, after exiting. But I still didn't know if what I had done was in the norms of acceptable or a jerk move.
Your comment validated my instinct and so now I'm thinking maybe I need to trust it more if I ever have a hope of doing some real driving. That in combination with super helpful videos such as this one which make my methodical, 90% by-the-book heart sing! Cheers for that 🙂
Assertive is fine, but I consider it reckless when you say "hoping that the driving behind you cares about their lives enough to adjust accordingly and let you merge." What if that person is on drug/alcohol that impairs their cognition or simply is yawning at the moment you switch? I treasure my life more than that, so I won't entrust my life to other drivers when I'm capable of switching lane safely. If one can't do so, it's time to take public transport.
Richard Flanders
Thanks, thanks, thanks
I conquered my driving exams today
1st time attempt
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Your videos are TOO relevant 🎉❤
perfect explanation, and minimal amount of "feelings", just facts.
though i think my car has bigger blind spots
Yeah, I think every car is slightly different with the blind spots. Mine is a large sedan, there have been a few times on trips to the city where I've had cars approaching me in the right hand lane and then disappear from the mirror for a minute - I'll wonder where they've gone, it's only when I look out my driver's side rear window to do a head check that I see that they are actually parallel to the back half of my car, travelling at pretty much the same speed as me! Its a bit spooky really, but, thats why we need to be aware of our surroundings and do head checks rather than rely on the mirrors, especially when changing road lanes or merging with traffic.
@@jaydem2086 Yep. Recently had a similar experience while driving down a ramp to an empty (as usual) freeway. Nobody in front, nobody in rear, nobody in wing mirror, yay. I'm so glad I've picked up the habit of a proper blind spot check before changing lanes because there was one car doing just the same speed as me in my blind spot and I really had no idea until just before starting to switch lanes :)
Thank you so much! I sometimes have driving anxiety, especially when switching lanes. But your video was, surprisingly, very calming.
I passed first time yesterday, 2 minors in a city with a pass rate of 32%. I was so nervous got my minors at the start. I think there was a few times I could have messed up, but spoke out loud when I was unsure so they knew my thinking process and did correct myself before making some potential mistakes. I literally felt like I was going to pass out before the test from nerves but just told myself to just think minute by minute, so preparing early, and just look at what's happening now. I forgot the stuff I'd already done. And the test went very quick.
Test nerves can be very powerful, well done for staying strong and congratulations on passing!
Now I understand what blindspot is really for! Thanks so much, Richard!
Usually when the car behind you see your signal that you are going to change the lane they will slow down and allow you to change the lane. However occasionally you will deal with selfish driver who will accelerate and block you instead of allowing you to change the lane.
Would be great to see a video on changing lanes in built up areas e.g. city centres. I live in London and some areas are very busy with traffic and multiple lanes yet traffic only moves at 15-25mph. And yet, drivers can be unwilling to let other pass in front of them, so it can make changing lanes tricky…
Thank you for theta suggestion, I may do in the future.