CA DMV Behind the wheel Aug 2016
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- This was taken using dash cam. The entire BTW test took about 20mins more or less. Some parts of this video was cut (long wait at the stop) to fast forward a bit. Just an amateur here hoping that this video may help those who are still learning/wants to learn how to drive. Always read your manuals and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE driving before taking exam to get comfortable driving (on my case I only had two weeks to exactly prepare for it due to permit that was about to expire ^^)
***The date stamped on the video is incorrect as I have not figured out how to change dates on the dash cam back then but this test drive really took place in August of 2016.
***Update: 01/16/2018
I have been driving for more than a year now and I must say, its a heck of whole mess out there driving especially driving peak hours. Here are some important notes I wanted to share(hope someone did come to this part reading- for some reason I dont know how to edit my video yet to add notes, ill figure out soon.)
1. Making a lane change, please always, always look to the side of your blind spot you are changing lanes to. Putting on blinker doesnt entitle you to get your way or if others would give way. DO NOT ASSUME.
2. So often I meet drivers who wants to make right turns, please SLOWLY MERGE INTO THE BICYCLE LANE WHEN SAFE (about 200 feet approx before turning). STAY AS CLOSE TO THE CURB, so as not to block the whole traffic behind you who are going straight. BE a DEFENSIVE DRIVER and prevent getting rear-ended.
3. With new stricter laws in CA. Please DO NOT BE A DISTRACTED DRIVER. And, yes PUT THOSE CELLPHONE DOWN. Even touching your phone while driving and you get lucky a Cop sees you, then just prepared to stop for a ticket!
so far, these are all it for now. Good luck driving!
this is the nicest instructor ever lol dont expect every instructor to be this nice
yes, not everyone was lucky on that day I took my driving test...
I got a nice instructor once, I even had to correct her when she thought I made a mistake. She's short so she could not see a couple pedestrians about to cross the street, i'm 6 feet so I saw them when she told me to go but I couldn't or I would've hit the lady and her son. lmao
Christopher Aguilar yup you’re lucky I have an old grumpy guy as my instructor but at the end he’s really nice I think he was just trying to see if I was gonna get nervous or not.
Where is this location
Please i want to know
If people have anxiety, just watch the good driving performance and good mannered instructor in this video, which may give them hope that they can do it. Best wishes on those planning on getting their license in 2020 and forward. Take care. God Bless.
I had this exact instructor and I passed first try. She is so nice and calm. Good luck to everyone else taking their test!
Oh that so cool you had her. Congratulations on passing your BTW. She was very friendly and patient too with me. the best instructor i must say coz she will make you feel comfy and in control.
Did she take you on the same route as in the video ?? I’m taking mine in Roseville here too! So so scared
Just passed my driving test! If you’re worried, don’t be. It’s a lot easier and quicker than you think! Good luck everyone and thank you for this video🤩
Wow you’re instructor was very polite 👌🏻 I’m taking mine tomorrow wish me luck UA-cam!
One thing to remember during the test is to breathe. LOL
You are allowed to go as slow as you like for reversing next to a curb, and you have far more control over the car if it is going slow, corrections are ten times easier to make while going slow, same goes for any reverse maneuvers really! I noticed the driver in the video did their curbside reversing pretty fast, probably why it took more than one attempt. As far as I'm aware, as long as you are close and straight, you can go nice and slow. That's what I did and I never got any comments on it!
It's a bit calming watching this video. I suffer from anxiety and my nerves are really bad as I have to take my test in about 2 weeks! I hope I get a DMV tester like yours.
Don’t be nervous have confidence in you!
You were very lucky to have such a kind instructor
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I live in Roseville and was searching for a drivers test video from here.. I feel so much better! My test is next week on Tuesday!
Your welcome and good luck on your driving test! Glad I am able to give you at least one of the possible routes they may take you. I had the best instructor ever and hopefully you get her..i forgot her name. anyway, just stay calm (I know, easier said than done) and you'll be driving away with a flying collar!
I hope I get her too! Im a ball of nerves so I have to find some ways to stay calm haha thank you!
I passed!!
Awesome, you did it! Enjoy driving to places and remember to be a defensive driver! 👌🏻
mikhay ocsap thank you! I will!
I am required to take behind the wheels test every two years...if you watch their video several hours, you end up mimicking them during your actual test...passing grade at the end. Viewing the video gives you self confidence and control of your driving. I highly recommend viewing several hours for a day for a week prior to your scheduled date. Good luck.
Hey, your amazing ! Glad there are many adult test takers out there besides myself. I guy with his family took his and passed. I only felt sick that day because the examiner was telling him to park parallel instead of right-in which I was mostly taught.But I passed! Cheers to being adults! :D
Yehey, congrats too for passing your driving test. Glad I wasn't asked to do parallel parking 😅 'Coz til now I am still learning to park right! Lol.. and yeah there were quite a few adult drivers taking their test that day i took mine, which helps a lot.
I'm happy to hear your story I'm older and I will be taking mines on July 28 and I'm going to be putting my driving school and test journey on here I'm happy I'm not the only one
Shoutout to all that are in Sacramento 😎
Sacramento gang
Phineas Smith I’m taking mine at the Folsom one tomorrow and I’m freaking out
lauren malia mines in two days at the one in charmichael I’m so nervous
David Sferrazzo just took my test at Carmichael last Wednesday and passed
prettybaby80 is the one in Carmichael easy? My test is on Tuesday
Your instructor is so nice!!😊
I’m taking mine in a couple hours I was super nervous but I’m a little more calm now I just really want it to be over with so I can stop stressing and finally drive
Kilo916 that’s a good attitude there, just stay calm and may you get great scores on your test! Good luck! 😉
Hey y’all , I see most of the comments are years old . I’m taking me drivers test tomorrow at this dmv, I’m little nervous but I really appreciated this video because it calms my nerves😂
but I will up date this comment to what happens tomorrow
Very curious if it’s “more easy “ since COVID started , that’s the rumor .... we shall find out
Pray for me :)
Roseville was mean Ngl I failed over something stupid and no one in my time slot passed which was like 5 us ....but I took another test at Rocklin 10/10 recommend fast n easy and everyone is nice it’s a short route mostly Residential driving at least for mine , everyone passed who had the same time slot as me maybe cuz the dmvs are closing again but there’s always been rumors Rocklin’s easy so 🤷🏽♀️ Rocklin ftw
@@liv3913 what did they do at Roseville that was mean? I take mine at Roseville tomorrow.
@@mikeything3872 Did you pass? Who was your instructor and which way did you go?
wait which dmv was it
Taking my test at this DMV next week! Really nervous about it but this video helps a lot!
Mine is this morning and this is the dmv I’m driving at! This made me feel a lot better
Thank You for having this video out! Truly helped me! I think I got the same instructor as you because my instructor had the exact same voice as here and the way how she talked sounded so familiar as in this video. I am glad that I passed my test, my instructor was super friendly and didn't raise her voice on me at all. I had a slightly different route than the one in this video, but I was practicing parking on the exact same spot. The only mistake I had was that I was stopping when I had the right of way, but I also went through that uncontrolled left turn intersection, I had the right of way when it was green but I was worrying to go so that's a little mistake there, but I passed either way!
all these videos help so much, i took mine today and passed with only two errors! I was super nervous which is why i made my two errors, and it took like no more than 12 min
Wow, that was quick test drive! Congrats on passing your test!
Mine is next week lol im soo freaked but watching this video raised up my confidence level so thanks for that :D
NGlitchesFTW yeah just be confident because if your nervous that’s how you mess up.
:)) glad it helped you feel comfy driving. Hope you have your license now to drive and apply the corrections needed based on what i made on here.
Watched this just before my exam today! I took mine at Roseville too! I had a different route! :) but still, thanks for this vid :)
I passed 🙏🏻😆 My instructor was really nice too!! :)
Congratulations Jimin! Sorry for late reply! Glad you took one here in Roseville, for most part instructors are pretty good and route weren't that bad to pass your driving test😉
idk why i still watch these kind of videos lol. i already have my license
Lol, I don’t blame you. I still do watch other videos just to see how others do it.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I will help me a lot in my upcoming test.
Wish you good luck Luis on your exam, just remember to practice deiving around possible routes they may take you to get familiarize with the flow of traffic too.
I'm so nervous my test is this thursday at santa ana DMV, these videos help my nerves, thanks! 😊
thank you so much for uploading this vedio I passed my test today morning I saw this n it really helped me.
Oh, glad it helped you coz i was on the same bought last time when I was searching online, some uploads weren't too helpful (actual drive test) so ithought do the favor with my own experience for others to learn from my own mistakes too.
Taking my test at this dmv next Friday, April 5th!! Pretty nervous. I get super anxious easily. Your video was super helpful!!
Update/ i passed!
melinda vang glad it helped you feel confident. You can do it, once you’re driving there’s just no going back! Have fun and stay alert!
Took the test today. Passed. Not nervous at all because I know I was gonna pass🙂
That's awesome, congratulations! be safe driving!
mine is tomorrow at this location as well, lets hope i get this same instructor they were very nice!
I have mine on the 4th at the same DMV I hope I pass I’m watching this video non stop
thank you fot this!. hopefully i pass my test tomorrow!
I hope you did pass your driving test today! Be safe driving and enjoy where it may take you...😊
I passed on my second attempt ! So stoked
Congrats on passing your test drive! Be safe and enjoy where the road will take you!
Mine is tomorrow omg...
Hope you got your driver license..Best of luck and enjoy driving and be safe!
I take my driving test in two days, this video made me feel a little more confident. Hope I pass
Hi Quiera, how did your driving test go? I hope you too ace your test. Have fun and stay safe!
I passed thank you so much for this video
Mine is next Wednesday and I'm filled with anxiety I hope I pass and get an instructor who isn't nit picky. You're lucky you got someone who was nice not everyone is that nice and they can fail you for anything probably wouldn't even give 3 chances for backing into the curb.
You've got this. If you have been practicing driving you should do well. If not then it is only $7.00. I had a good examiner the 2nd time around and he yelled at me for being too close and still managed to pass. I took mine in Poway which is an easy DMV in san Diego area. It is all about confidence and being a good driver by scanning and looking. You can get up to 15 errors, so if you get 14 errors, you still can pass.
Mines today juts here for good luck ☺️
Wow what a nice examiner 😀
Yes, I was so lucky that day! 😊 I hope she is still with DMV to this day.
going to take my test in less than 2 weeks. I just gotta practice reversing in straight line without getting too close to curb.
I'm sure you will ace your driving test. Just don't rely too much on your back up camera coz they won't allow it per my experience. You gotta use your rear view mirrors and look back when backing.
mines tomorrow hopefully i pass the practice test i did made me feel better but still nervous
Thank you so much, I passed my driving test. Yeah
glad you ace your driving test! May you be safe driving to places. Learn defensive driving!
Anyone take their test at this dmv recently? Wondering if they had the same route
lol I finally passed after 3 tries!!!
in California you only have 2 tries
Duck on Quack What if you fail both times...?
IgorKoudinov You have to go through the whole permit again and wait another six months
Duck on Quack what happens if you fail both?
You have to pay and take the permit test again. It's $35 now.
wow great instructor
yes, I got lucky to get her on that day..
I have my driving test on Friday and I’m taking it at the Roseville DMV wish me luck
did you get it?
i have mine tomorrow at 2 & im nervous but this video is making me feel more confident 😄
You will be fine for sure 😊 Haha i made it and you sure can. Just remember to chillax a bit and be alert the whole time. Scan, scan, scan the area and drive safely! Best of luck!
mikhay ocsap i didn't pass ): a lady sped right past me as i was about to change lanes & she almost hit me so that was a critical error. next appointment is june 5. 😭
Jaylah's Mommy i did not. i have my next try on the 26th tho so hopefully i do pass this time 😅
Jaylah's Mommy i didn't see a woman come speeding behind when i was making a lane change & she almost hit me. was an automatic fail. congratulations! i really hope i get it this time cuz i just bought a new car 😭
Jaylah's Mommy thank you so much 😊💕
My test is tomorrow I'm terrified
Hi, how did your driving test go? I hope you did passed it. Be safe driving to places!
It went awesome! I only missed 3. Thank you :)
I know it's been awhile but your welcome! 😊 Happy to help!
I hope I get an instructor like yours
Mine is tomorrow and I’m so nervous I can’t sleep and I’m up watching these types of videos 😂
Update: I failed it
Jackie Hernandez oh no!:( What went wrong? You’ll get it eventually, don’t worry!
You got very lucky. I took a test there I had to get on Pleasant Grove Blvd from a curb of 10mph.
Oh I’m sorry. I still hate that route on Pleasant grove coming/merging from Washington straight. Always so messy there when you get lucky and people are driving faster than posted speed .
I like this video hopefully I pass my exam next week Friday by 10am
Thank you and hopefully you've learned from my mistakes and remember tips provided. Best of luck on uour drive test, I'm sure you will do just fine and will pass the test! 😉
these were my mistakes
you need to look above your shoulder when you're turning to the right even if your light is green
and when turning to the right stay close to the sidewalk as much as you can
and do not drive to slow
but I passed 💜😍
Glad you passed your driving test! and yes that is a good pointer for others to know more about making turns. Always be on the look out for possible pedestrians or bicyclist who may be on the sidewalk. Be safe driving to places!
mikhay ocsap yes that's right
and thanks for the advice✌😍
Makhlouf Bannoud over your left or right shoulder?
Luis Martinez right shoulder
Makhlouf Bannoud thanks for the quick reply! I failed my first time last week because everytime I turned right, I never looked over my shoulder. my instructor said everything was great but that. today is my 2nd attempt and I'm 100% going to pass it thanks to you. he just said check your blind spot when turning which left me confused
Ugh im nervous and thats cause my test in 4 days lol its on monday the 22nd
Update: I passed my drivers test im so happy
Congrats on passing your driving test! Have fun but be safe driving to places!
mikhay ocsap thank you very much, hard to believe its going on 2 months since I've got it lol time go so quick it feels i barely got it yesterday lol
MINES WEDNESDAY IM HERE AGAIN JUST FOR INCASE
If I take my BMW to a driving test, do I have to still use my signals and indicators!?
Bobby P nope
......yes!!!!!
Lmao 😂😂😂😂
😂😂 what kind of question was that
Thank you for sharing this video. it was a big help! ☺
😊 happy to know it helped you ace your driving test!
Mines on Tuesday hopefully I pass 🙏
Hope you did pass your driving test... have fun driving and be a safe driver!
i take my test tomorrow and i’m so nervous!!!
How did you do with your driving test Meghan? I hope you ace the test! Be safe driving to places!
Omg I am taking mine ate roseville dmv tomorrow thank you so much
your welcome! hope you got the same Instructor I had? Nonetheless, others were as nice though at DMV Roseville. Have fun but safe driving!
I better have this nice of an instructor when learning to drive
I hope you too will get a good instructor for your driving test! You can do it! ☺️
Expecting my instructor to be quiet and just giving me directions lol
I'm taking my test with a manual transmisson
Awesome!
My test is tomorrow! At Roseville! Wish me luck! Hope I get this instructor lol
I hope you passed! Did you take a different route, or was it the same route as in this video?
You drive really well
Your so lucky then because my instructor was kinda new to the job or something. I end up having an extra person with me and at the end she even ask the other instructor what should she write for comment.
Oh no, that sure sucks! How did it go for you then? Hope you passed. 😬
Hi… I have a question .. with permit how many time can take behind the wheel test?
This is from the CA dmv website: “If you fail the driving test, you must pay a retest fee, schedule a subsequent test, and wait 14 days (2 weeks), not including the day the test was failed before you are retested. If you fail the driving test 3 times, the application is no longer valid and you must reapply.”
@@hallwayoatmeal ok thank it mean after 3 time I must take the new permit
Test tomorrow wish me luck
How was the experience? I Hope your test drive went well and be safe driving to places!
I wish my instructor is this nice tomorrow lol
How did it go for you? I hope you got your driver's license now... good luck!
Thank u very much, Can you please post clear pic of that checklist used for grading
Hi, i have yet to find the paper though. When I do I will post it here if you still need for reference.
I thought u did great on road and at the end I see some mistakes, yes it would be helpful to know your mistakes
I think all driving tests in California should be taken in Los Angeles. At Rush Hour. With a time limit lane change on the 405 in bumper to bumper traffic. THAT is a test.
buba426 fuck no
Good job
Why do I keep watching these lol I passed 1 1/2 weeks ago
This is the same place I’m taking my driving test
so nice instructer omg i wish i had nice insture like this i would pass one try can you tell where is this dmv
Must be too late to reply now but anyway, this was at Roseville CA DMV
NAILED IT
Mine is on 29th and what’s driving me crazy is in here MN we have to do parallel parking, reverse parking, uphill and down hill all that shit is literally terrifying me😫😫😫😫😫 wish me luck guys!!
You've got this. I hear Chris Lapakko has some videos on drive tests at Arden Hills and Eagan. I know those don't do up and down hill. Parallel parking is not that hard. Also check out the videos from Matthew Brenengen where his daughter does a fail at Arden Hills and a Pass at Eagan and that will give you an idea on how they do the test if you are taking it at an obstacle course like those test centers.
im sure you got your license now. wish they would do that here in CA too not to make it complicated and nerve-racking for first time drivers, but it will make a great impact on your driving skills and confidence once you get your driver license. There are just too many out there who does nt even know how to park their car right even on slanted parking slots!
I'm taking my test on April. And I just had a question. When turning right or left after a stop, can you move passed the stop line in order to see upcoming cars or will that be a point(s) deduction?
Mae Alias you can just make sure you stop first and then move up i also take mine in april ! good luck !
I hope you both passed your driving test. Thanks Azariyah for answering Mae. Yes you are correct, in making turns make sure to stop before the line then inch a little bit to see if road is clear for you to go or not, but be sure to keep an eye too of pedestrians, bicyclist and etc., they can pop out of nowhere. For my experience I it was a deduction coz I stop too short of the white line.
1:40 I'm about to take my driver test but one question can you pass those white lines to get in the left lane?
On solid white line, you are not legally adviced to cross to get to left lane/change lanes, once you're inside the wrong lane, stay committed and make a u-turn or change lane when possible after you have crossed/passed the signal.
Thank you
Mine is this Thursday and I am so nervous.
How did your driving test go? I hope you nailed it!
mikhay ocsap yup I passed
Going to be taking my drivers test next week at this exactly DMV. I hope I get her. Very nervous 😩
CubeSat oh I’m sure it is nerve racking but once you start your engine you’ll feel the adrenaline rush. Just don’t forget to breathe. I hope so you’ll get her as your instructor. She makes you feel calmer. Good luck! You can do it!
mikhay ocsap Thankyou!
Hey! If you get this in the next week please respond! Can you let me know if you went on a. Similar route? Or did they make you go through down town Roseville?? I’m so nervous, I have my test in 6 days at the same spot! Please respond if you see it!
Amanda Nelson hey! i’m taking mine soon in roseville too lol and was wondering how yours went?
CubeSat it went really well. It was only 12 minutes. We drove for about 3 miles. The tester was okay, she didn’t speak much, and it was so much easier compared to Rocklin! I passed!
Mines in two days , wish me luck guys ☺☺
My driving test is next week.
Good luck on your driving test Fermin! I'm sure you can do it!
Mine is on July 14th 😩
Michael Sketel mines July 18th, good luck
Oh, I'm pretty sure you both will do just fine. As long as you stay calm (I know it's easier than done), you will have a better control of the car/situation within couple minutes after leaving the DMV office with the instructor. Just remember the speed limit in each possible zones you may be asked to drive, school, commercial, regular road etc. and one thing, apply gentle pressure on breaks so you won't jolt or whiplash your instructor from her seat ☺️
mikhay ocsap thank you
mikhay ocsap thanks! I'm mostly worried about backing into a parking spot.
Today's the day!
Very helpful video
I have a question on the lane changes. When you lane change to the right, you look at the rear view mirror, then the right side mirror but when someone says look over your shoulder, do you look over your right shoulder or your left shoulder. If it's your left shoulder could someone explain why
Hi Yasmine,
Yes, definitely you have to look over your shoulder to the right if you want to change lane to the right; look over to the left if you want to change lane to the left. This is crucial so you can make sure to check your blind spots. Blind spots are those on the sides of your car where rear view and side view mirror cannot see/ or you cannot see. Do not drift to change lane even if you have put on your blinker, unless you are sure that it is safe to do so. Hope that make sense for you.
At 5:00 did you check over your shoulder to see if there were any bikers coming in the bike lane?
In all honesty I wasn't really prepared fir that biker, luckily i trusted my instinct not to go further beyond the line. I was like shock and shaken thinking it could have been worse coz i was just too nervous then, we just got out of the dmv office. (It was crazy day)
do we have to look over shoulders while making a lane change ?? I mean the speed would be high, is it safe to look back instead of using the left side mirror ??
Oh I hope I get to answer you in time... missed to check here again. With regard to your question, you definitely have to look over your shoulder when changing lanes to check on your blind spots. Do not just rely on your rear/sideview mirrors. Depending on your instructor or situation you were in if you don't look over your shoulder, you may fail your entire driving test. And you have to do it at all times not just on the day of your driving test with DMV. Glance only for a mere seconds to check blind spot and maintain speed when your already starting to merge to prevent being rear ended. But then of course practice best judgement when driving and when changing lanes, blinker on doesn't guarantee other drivers will give you the way. 😐
Watching this is making me damn nervous
Oh, so much more nerve-racking for me driving that day! I meant for others who are still learning or working on to get their driver license to learn from my experience and do the best they can.
Have mine next Wednesday 😬 This video's really helping calm my nerves though! My permit expires on the 29th and my final lesson + test are on the 21st so I also have a short amount of time to practice in
Hi Sierra, hope your driving test went well. It's just now I see your comment, my apologies, my phone does not seem to display all or something. Anyway, I hope you did get a good instructor and enjoying going to places!
Are you supposed to have both hands on the wheel when backing up in a straight line or one hand on the wheel and the other on the passenger seat?
Hi Jasmine,
What I did with mine was one hand on the wheel and the other on the side of the passenger seat because it is hard to look over your shoulder while trying to see as your moving. Please be reminded that my instructor told me not to use the back up cam. So I had a warning the first time I did it and went all crooked.
Mine starts in an hour, Im so nervous! But I can do it so can all of you:)
Hi Kali, hope everything went well as far as getting your driver licensed(?) .. have fun and stay safe driving to places!
Im taking my test at this exact dmv lol
Hope you get same instructor I got!😊 have fun and safe driving!
So many jump cuts, why?
so nervous, my test is this Friday...
carolina wong did you pass?
Yes, I pass
Glad you passed your driving test. Enjoy driving and stay safe on the road.
Mine is on Tuesday I'm very nervous
Hi Xiomayrie, You still have enough days to practice and build more on your confidence driving. Know your DMV location and try to drive possible routes they may take you, usually they will let you drive through different zones that maybe is around the area. Again, they are there to help you learn and pass your driving test, just don't forget to breath once you get behind the wheels.
Unless your DMV is a one way in, one way out kind of deal like mine.
How much did you go when going thru the bridge and before?
hi!! my test is in a week and it might even be raining so i’m really scared lol, any tips to help me better prepare for it? and does anyone know the test routes for roseville ca? :)
Mine is tomorrow,I'm so nervous and worry
Hi, I hope you did pass your driving test.. Have fun driving and stay safe!
Hey I have a quick question. When you pulled over and had to back up, did you had both hands on your steering wheel? Or one hand at the neigbour seat?
Hi Cecilia,
I maybe too late now to answer you or probably knew better now but anyway, it makes it easier for you to look out the back of you put your arms towards the back of the passenger front seat. For me that day the instructor had no issues how I do as long as I can do it right. They won't let you rely/glance on your back up camera though so you have to practice backing up the old ways. 😉Hope these help.
I wanna move to this place lol the instructor seems so nice but mine are miserable lol
Lol, if you're from CA you may actually get yourself scheduled to your preferred DMV location.
You can choose which DMV you want.
I’ve heard LOS BANOS in Merced sucks
David Sferrazzo do you know what sucks about Los Banos?