Thank you , I literally memorised your parking manoeuvres since weekend😂😂 I passed today with 7minors. My reverse Bay parking was spot on. Just one take. no driving forward or back.
Im glad you mention the main thing which is that MOST of the grading for these is how SAFE you are with REVERSING in general, not specifically how accurate you are at parking
Passed my test today and was asked to do forward bay. All thanks to my instructor, for teaching me all 4 maneuvers easily with right references! Also wanted to thankyou for all the video uploads. They are all great learning vids and keep up the good work 😊
True to what you say, examiner doesn’t care if you are good at parallel parking, all he cares is are you doing your all around observation and safe. I was a bit wonky on my parking on my test but as long as I am within the line, not obstructing and most importantly doing your all around observation, it’s a pass.
Not necessarily! I failed even it I parked it with all the observations done correctly. They put it down as a major because I didn’t leave a car lengths space with the car in the front🥲 they said if I reversed at the end it would have been fine.
@@alexandramaria2958I have my test on Monday, I didn’t realise you have to leave a car length in between? Is it just enough room that you can get out again?
Thank you so much! This is probably best "how to do maneuvers" video I've seen. Simple, clear & straight to the point. Its given me a ton of confidence before my test next week!
I’ve been driving 7 years, I never have been able to parallel park, I don’t think I ever will be able to parallel park and i absolutely do avoid parallel parking at all costs
8:12 that person parking in the blue car could do with some lessons on parking 😂 Just kidding. Thanks Francis. I've been really struggling with parking since i passed. Very helpful 👍🏼
Passed my test last month. My instructor exclusively taught me the 90° reverse park. I’ve not had a single opportunity to do that manoeuvre in car parks. Rather, I’ve had to learn 45° which is sooo much easier for me. I don’t know why I wasn’t taught this initially.
this is explained to how i got taught but when im on my next lesson im definitely going to try this method got my test in exactly a week from today i hope i pass
Didn't get to choose which side to park, which my instructor said they've never heard of😅 Saved this video so I can keep reminding myself, hopefully I'll pass next time🙏
Great video, informative and simple to understand. I have an extended driving test in a week's time and I'm told I'll need to do 2 manoeuvres, plus it's an hour. Is there anything else I'll be asked to do that's not in a standard test?
the last parking reverse its not so good because you cross the line with the car... I think you are too forward on the 3 line .. its ok at 3 line to be at your mirror not shoulder
On the forward bay parking you said you lined up your mirror with the bay you want to get in to but you entered the bay next to it, not the one with your wing mirror??
8:08 you say in the video that you positioned your wing mirror on the first white line of the bay that you want to get into, however, you went in to the one next to it. Am I missing something here??
I noticed this too. At 6:38 the perspective from inside the car shows it’s the first line of the bay he did go into but from the arial view above it appears a different line because the perspective is different
@@christopherclare8695 I get you. The best bet with these video is to listen to the tips that resonate with you and that you find helpful. If a certain tip doesn’t make sense to you then just forget about it. Best advice is to listen to your instructor or ask them for extra practice on a specific manoeuvre if you’re finding it confusing
Random question Francis. How do you check power steering is working? Do you simply turn the car on and move steering wheel to feel how light it is? Or do you have to be in gear once the car has started?
Goood question! That is a show me tell me question and it's on this awesome show me tell me video i made. check it out :) ua-cam.com/video/dDjEMW4R_LU/v-deo.html
Good luck everybody looking to pass their test soon. I passed my 2nd test back in 1971 (53 years ago!) but can still benefit from videos such as this to improve my reversing into supermarket/pub parking spaces with vehicles on both sides! The aerial shots are awesome to visualise what is going on, but (unfortunately) won't be available on your test! Observation is key and, if in doubt, reposition to try again! Better safe than sorry!
I drive a automatic but when I try and slowly release the brake I don’t move and my foot is literally off but as soon as I get a little bit more of my foot I go too fast for me to do anything, I need help
@@Vesteanthis is untrue… every single car has a handbrake including autos. And yes you should always use a handbrake even in an auto when you're parked to ensure the car is stabilized and also when turning off the engine.
My instructor is refusing to teach me to park without cameras. I told him the car I’m getting doesn’t have them and he said “buy some they are only £300” got my test in aug and it’s stressing me out. He also said I don’t need to use handbrake& parking break when doing a parallel park on test. Is this true? I’m learning auto if that makes a difference
The reverse camera should only be used like you used a mirror, so no long viewing of the screen. If you feel the need for the brake, then use it as long as it's safe
Forward Bay Parking, how do i know im start and parallel in the bay before i can start straightening the steering? When Reversing out of the bay, are you saying that i can ignore the fact that there's an imaginary car nextbti be and start turning the steering before the wing mirror hits the back edge of the bay?
Well this video did give me confidence, I watched it a few times including an hour before my driving test, it’s very practical and simple, gave me a good confidence and I passed the test ! Thank you for this video , and I hope it help others too! Cheers
sounds bit mad but are you allowed to hop out an check if your unsure? i got a habit of being pretty close to the line and would rather check if need correcting or not? rather be safe then sorry 1 day until test :)
I struggle with forward bay parking as my driving position is too far back and too high to line up the mirror ontop the first line of the bay I always end up too far in the space next to the one I was lining up with the mirror and it drives me crazy as I can’t seem to figure out what the fuck I have to do to get it right
7:36 - "It doesn't matter if you cross the lines [when reversing out of your bay]" - can someone confirm this? I thought touching the line is okay, but you must keep within the lines at all times? Thanks!
Hello Francis, in my car the view from the back window is VERY restricted. I can see more from my rear camera than from my window and yet, the examiner will expect me to use the back window and not look at the screen. How to balance that? I need to be safe but looking only at the back window (of course mirrors too) will not give me all the information I need to return in a safe manner. I have to say that I am driving Tesla model 3.
@@san4iu it’s more about your blindspots, over your left and right shoulder, not looking out of your back window. Your camera shows you what’s behind you but won’t show you a pedestrian approaching from the left or right side behind your car.
@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you. Some instructors insist on looking back and check the blind spots. If I look back while reversing, I won't see a child just behind the car. If I reverse from a bay in a busy car park I won't be able to see a car coming from just by looking back (blind spot blocked by another car) but I can see it from the rear camera. It happened a few times...
Can i contact Francis, admin to take lessons with him? i live in south west London.😅 i would like to drive Fiat Abarth 595. 😮 i definitely need practice on parallel parking and i like the birds eye view Ariel shot for this video. Because football is the most popular sport in England, uk and you had lovely Jackie on channel from Switzerland Who will Francis be supporting, England or Switzerland on Saturday? Subscribe and be notified about when Francis could do a YT Live stream sometime in july for example. it is July from tomorrow, Francis will have plenty of motivation quotes on insta for everyone to see.
DVSA should make 45 degree reverse park method mandatory. 90 degree is just not useful in the real world 😕 Im out here fighting for my life in car parks 🙃
You can actually do either method on your driving test! It's just easier to teach the 90 degree. I might do a video on the other way though, you're right it would be really useful!
Thank you , I literally memorised your parking manoeuvres since weekend😂😂
I passed today with 7minors.
My reverse Bay parking was spot on. Just one take. no driving forward or back.
Appreciate the aerial shots from the drone. It's actually really helpful and helps me visualise what i need to do.
that drone cam is awesome 🔥 great video
Thank you 🙌
Im glad you mention the main thing which is that MOST of the grading for these is how SAFE you are with REVERSING in general, not specifically how accurate you are at parking
Passed my test today and was asked to do forward bay. All thanks to my instructor, for teaching me all 4 maneuvers easily with right references! Also wanted to thankyou for all the video uploads. They are all great learning vids and keep up the good work 😊
True to what you say, examiner doesn’t care if you are good at parallel parking, all he cares is are you doing your all around observation and safe. I was a bit wonky on my parking on my test but as long as I am within the line, not obstructing and most importantly doing your all around observation, it’s a pass.
True failed my test 5 days ago cz of observation 😢
Not necessarily! I failed even it I parked it with all the observations done correctly. They put it down as a major because I didn’t leave a car lengths space with the car in the front🥲 they said if I reversed at the end it would have been fine.
@@alexandramaria2958I have my test on Monday, I didn’t realise you have to leave a car length in between? Is it just enough room that you can get out again?
@@issyv.w748got mine in two hours and I’m completely shitting myself 😂 I dunno why I passed the mocks
I love this teaching style, i have my test in a month and your videos are so wonderful
Thank you so much! This is probably best "how to do maneuvers" video I've seen. Simple, clear & straight to the point. Its given me a ton of confidence before my test next week!
@@barryglennard love this! Good luck next week!
I’ve been driving 7 years, I never have been able to parallel park, I don’t think I ever will be able to parallel park and i absolutely do avoid parallel parking at all costs
Nah, just practice. If you master observations, steering and speed control and are able to identify your car’s reference point, you should be fine.
Parallel parking is the easiest one to do
@@Bloodrayne800isn’t it 1 to the left to get 45 degrees then straighten by 1 to the right and reverse then full lock to right
@@kareemahhthat's how I'm being taught
@@kareemahhit's 1 to the left then 2 to the right then 1 to the left to straighten uo
Have my test today am very nervous, this guy has helped so much, will update when I pass !
did u pass
@@josiee28 I passed !
@@cohen.berridge4064 CONGRATS!!! MINE IS NEXT WEEK😢
Congratulations 🎉
Test is on Friday, and I’m so glad I found this, going to practice this parallel after work tonight 😊
brilliant tutorial, very informative & clear instructions
AM doing my driving lessons in an automatic car this video is very helpful on doing the Parking Manoeuvres
8:12 that person parking in the blue car could do with some lessons on parking 😂 Just kidding. Thanks Francis. I've been really struggling with parking since i passed. Very helpful 👍🏼
Passed my test last month. My instructor exclusively taught me the 90° reverse park. I’ve not had a single opportunity to do that manoeuvre in car parks. Rather, I’ve had to learn 45° which is sooo much easier for me. I don’t know why I wasn’t taught this initially.
i passed in november and the 90 degree method just didnt work for me, my instructor then taught the 45 one and i was fine
Same for me it's like your body with the middle of the parking spot then turn 45 degrees and drive then reverse and turn the wheel the otherway
Thank you for this .Wish me well guys .Have my test this week.🙏🏻🤲🏾🙌
🙏🏾
U pass?
I pass my practical test yesterday manual thanks to your videos.
Havent watched it yet, but i already know its going to be fire 🔥
excellent video
When revers parking, you will hit the car on your left is there is a car parked there.
Fantastic use of a drone!
this is explained to how i got taught but when im on my next lesson im definitely going to try this method got my test in exactly a week from today i hope i pass
You keep reading my mind with these uploads 😂🎉
😀
Didn't get to choose which side to park, which my instructor said they've never heard of😅 Saved this video so I can keep reminding myself, hopefully I'll pass next time🙏
Can u make one how to correct if it’s not inside the bay
Great video, informative and simple to understand.
I have an extended driving test in a week's time and I'm told I'll need to do 2 manoeuvres, plus it's an hour. Is there anything else I'll be asked to do that's not in a standard test?
Excellent Bro
the last parking reverse its not so good because you cross the line with the car... I think you are too forward on the 3 line .. its ok at 3 line to be at your mirror not shoulder
Great tips
That's so cool mate 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for your help ❤
I rarely make observations when reversing can you please give me tips on when to observe with the manoeuvres
Thank you
sick camera angles and straight to the point 🔥
On the forward bay parking you said you lined up your mirror with the bay you want to get in to but you entered the bay next to it, not the one with your wing mirror??
8:08 you say in the video that you positioned your wing mirror on the first white line of the bay that you want to get into, however, you went in to the one next to it. Am I missing something here??
I noticed this too. At 6:38 the perspective from inside the car shows it’s the first line of the bay he did go into but from the arial view above it appears a different line because the perspective is different
It would help if the person making the video would explain it properly. These videos confuse me more than they help!!
@@christopherclare8695 I get you. The best bet with these video is to listen to the tips that resonate with you and that you find helpful. If a certain tip doesn’t make sense to you then just forget about it. Best advice is to listen to your instructor or ask them for extra practice on a specific manoeuvre if you’re finding it confusing
It confused me too
8:11 its the blue car on the right we are watching for this manoeuvre, yes? 😉
I have my driving test today I'm super nervous 😅
How did it go
Random question Francis. How do you check power steering is working? Do you simply turn the car on and move steering wheel to feel how light it is? Or do you have to be in gear once the car has started?
Goood question! That is a show me tell me question and it's on this awesome show me tell me video i made. check it out :) ua-cam.com/video/dDjEMW4R_LU/v-deo.html
@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you 🙏
Legend 👑 💕 👑
Thank you for the advice and can you please make it slower when you park
Good luck everybody looking to pass their test soon. I passed my 2nd test back in 1971 (53 years ago!) but can still benefit from videos such as this to improve my reversing into supermarket/pub parking spaces with vehicles on both sides! The aerial shots are awesome to visualise what is going on, but (unfortunately) won't be available on your test! Observation is key and, if in doubt, reposition to try again! Better safe than sorry!
I drive a automatic but when I try and slowly release the brake I don’t move and my foot is literally off but as soon as I get a little bit more of my foot I go too fast for me to do anything, I need help
So for automatic do u need to put in into neutral and put the handbrake up ? Or is that only for manual?
manual only. some automatics have handbrakes but you usually only use that when you’re parked uphill/downhill.
@@Vesteanthis is untrue… every single car has a handbrake including autos. And yes you should always use a handbrake even in an auto when you're parked to ensure the car is stabilized and also when turning off the engine.
My instructor is refusing to teach me to park without cameras. I told him the car I’m getting doesn’t have them and he said “buy some they are only £300” got my test in aug and it’s stressing me out. He also said I don’t need to use handbrake& parking break when doing a parallel park on test. Is this true? I’m learning auto if that makes a difference
The reverse camera should only be used like you used a mirror, so no long viewing of the screen. If you feel the need for the brake, then use it as long as it's safe
@@jonathanstone.. I meant without cameras sorry🤦🏻♀️
Mate you doing this right behind my house,. We neighbours. What can I do to book a mock test with you?
Ta!
Hah no way! I filmed this local to me too 😊 dm me on insta we’ll see if we can make it work!
Forward Bay Parking, how do i know im start and parallel in the bay before i can start straightening the steering? When Reversing out of the bay, are you saying that i can ignore the fact that there's an imaginary car nextbti be and start turning the steering before the wing mirror hits the back edge of the bay?
Are the reference points different for longer/bigger cars ?
Well this video did give me confidence, I watched it a few times including an hour before my driving test, it’s very practical and simple, gave me a good confidence and I passed the test !
Thank you for this video , and I hope it help others too!
Cheers
So welcome!! Congrats on passing 😄
sounds bit mad but are you allowed to hop out an check if your unsure? i got a habit of being pretty close to the line and would rather check if need correcting or not?
rather be safe then sorry 1 day until test :)
Yes
I struggle with forward bay parking as my driving position is too far back and too high to line up the mirror ontop the first line of the bay I always end up too far in the space next to the one I was lining up with the mirror and it drives me crazy as I can’t seem to figure out what the fuck I have to do to get it right
7:36 - "It doesn't matter if you cross the lines [when reversing out of your bay]" - can someone confirm this? I thought touching the line is okay, but you must keep within the lines at all times? Thanks!
You need to finish within the lines. That’s it
Didnt take me long to do the parallel park
Hello Francis, in my car the view from the back window is VERY restricted. I can see more from my rear camera than from my window and yet, the examiner will expect me to use the back window and not look at the screen. How to balance that? I need to be safe but looking only at the back window (of course mirrors too) will not give me all the information I need to return in a safe manner. I have to say that I am driving Tesla model 3.
@@san4iu it’s more about your blindspots, over your left and right shoulder, not looking out of your back window. Your camera shows you what’s behind you but won’t show you a pedestrian approaching from the left or right side behind your car.
@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you. Some instructors insist on looking back and check the blind spots. If I look back while reversing, I won't see a child just behind the car. If I reverse from a bay in a busy car park I won't be able to see a car coming from just by looking back (blind spot blocked by another car) but I can see it from the rear camera. It happened a few times...
8:05 position right wing mirror on top of bay you want.....but you park in next bay ?
the perspective inside the car looks different. the drone shot is to help make the mechanics of what your car is actually doing make more sense
Pass my test
My test is soon , in an automatic. When stationary or about to do a manoeuvre do I just put it into p and do the hand break or is p ok?
Thanks.
My instructor didn’t teach me properly, I still can’t park for shit 🙃
🤣🙄 your parking is absolutely fine. and youre welcome
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Or you are just not good 😂
@@ajalaabdulazeez lol I’m just winding him up because he was my instructor🤣 but you’ve got a point 🤷🏽♀️
Can i contact Francis, admin to take lessons with him? i live in south west London.😅
i would like to drive Fiat Abarth 595. 😮
i definitely need practice on parallel parking and i like the birds eye view Ariel shot for this video.
Because football is the most popular sport in England, uk and you had lovely Jackie on channel from Switzerland
Who will Francis be supporting, England or Switzerland on Saturday?
Subscribe and be notified about when Francis could do a YT Live stream sometime in july for example.
it is July from tomorrow, Francis will have plenty of motivation quotes on insta for everyone to see.
DVSA should make 45 degree reverse park method mandatory. 90 degree is just not useful in the real world 😕 Im out here fighting for my life in car parks 🙃
You can actually do either method on your driving test! It's just easier to teach the 90 degree. I might do a video on the other way though, you're right it would be really useful!