It's a good idea to video the examinator while you take the test, as if you get one gay like i did , that will fail you for no reason , then you will have a video and dispute this . Don't tell him about it tho.
Just passed and wanted to say thanks so much Richard! Went from stalling 6 times in 60 seconds and now 4 months later, passing with 0 minors thanks to all your videos!
Huge respect to the driver for being filmed during a mock test! (also thank you for all your videos, managed to pass with one minor this morning and your videos were a massive help both with technique and nerves!)
Delighted to announce that I passed my driving test this morning with three minors 🎉. I’ve loved watching this channel for over a year now. Good luck to everyone sitting the test.
All things considered, he kept the car well under control while in the intimidating presence of Nigel. Must be a shock to go from car rides with Richard, to them with such an intimidating fellow.
I've been following your channel for almost 3 years. Let that young man represent how followers like me feel about you and the way you teach. He seems comfortable, excited and confident to be under your wing. You are very polite and gentle sir. I only wish i was local in europe to you.
Richard, I can't stop watching your videos despite the fact that I am in Canada. My goodness, you're I think the best instructor putting out videos on youtube, and I've watched hundreds of them. I think the reason for that is that you focus on logical and spatial awareness, not just silly "reference points" on every occasion, and you cover some topics like tight spaces and anticipation better than most people out there. I look up to you and aspire to be a driver like you.
Good luck to Harvey when he takes his real test. 23:06, I had this exact situation, examiner asked me what I'd normally be doing. I chose to have a nice chat and it helped my nerves to be honest, on a test that I was not confident at all on being my third test and I had made a LOT of serious faults in the hour before. I went on to pass with no faults somehow.
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much over the last 6 months. Yesterday I passed my driving test with only 2 minors. You explain things so clearly. Thank you ✨
passed my test today with 1 minor, came back to say thank you for your videos and the time you invest, really helping people like me who need that late night reassurance 😃
@@user-kv3ut1rj2k depending on the area mate i never left gear 1 up to 3, but best i can say is just mirrors, mirrors and mirrors. especially when overtaking just remember on turns and starting off and blind spots.
Passed my test about a month ago but forgot to thank you. Even though I'm not from the UK your videos still helped a lot. For every single question I had, you had a detailed video as an answer, so keep up the good work. Again, thank you and good luck to all the other learners!
感謝英國的駕駛教練帶來的模擬考試，真的很嚴格。 我是台灣的駕駛教練，但也從您的影片中學了很多知識。 Thanks to the mock test from British driving instructor , it's really strict . I am a driving instructor from Taiwan, I learned a lot from your videos.
Well done, Harvey! No pass on this occasion but you're SO very nearly there. One more clean mock test and I'm sure you'll be ready for your real one and you'll ace it! Thanks for allowing Richard to film your mock, it's going to help thousands of learners. I watched previous mocks on Richard's channel and they were invaluable - I passed 4 days ago first time with zero faults! Very best of luck for your big day! And Richard, thank you SO much for all your videos, you're a LEGEND! x
I just passed 2nd try today. Since I failed my first test so bad I started watching driving videos on yt and without a doubt this channel is the best. These videos were a massive help thank you so much!!
Today I passed my test, in first attempt with 5 minors I am in my mid thirties - I had no professional lessons, just family and big thankyou to all the UA-cam videos from your channel, thankyou
I passed my test today with 4 minors;was my 2nd attempt.huge thanks to you Jason and kudos to all the learners who agree to be filmed and help us learn.Thanks a lot 😊
I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you! I just passed my test first time and I really believe watching your videos helped me get to where I am. You’re done god’s work!
I passed back when I was 17 (21 now) very much thanks to these videos, I still watch these video's now, just as educational entertainment and as a retrospective 👍👍
I know you get this all the time but passed today with no minors and your videos were really helpful. When I did ask questions in the comments you were really good at replying too. Thank you and all the best
I know I’ve said it on so many of your videos already at this point but I honestly and abso-ducking-lutely love the way you teach everyone on your channel regardless of there experience, not intrusive with the driver and allowing him to a certain extent really learn for themselves and actually get the feel of “driving” and hopefully becoming a dynamic driver, and on the flip your aren’t absent to the point where the learner feels bored or distracted from there actions and making them aware how there choice/decisions have a reaction, honestly your doing a service to the nation teaching the next generations how to drive properly and even giving people who have been driving for years a bit of a refresher 😉😂 keep up the amazing work and I think it’s safe to say from every single person who watches your content, thank you ❤️🫶🏻
Passed test first time this morning (w) wet lap ;). But just wanted to come back and say a big thank you for your videos, I used a number of UA-cam Channels in preparation for the test but yours is by far the best out there. You truly take time to think about the thought process of a leaner. Advice for other with and upcoming test. - you won’t always be confident before your test but you can still be ready! - when doing emergency stop be carful not to increase speed over the speed limit before being told to stop. - nothing wrong with a little nerves to keep you focused.
Great video. I thought Harvey did really well. He made me realise how tense I must look as a learner because I thought he looked very relaxed. Hope he passed in the end. Thank you for all your videos.
Thanks bro..jus passed the driving test today ..your vedios were absolutely brilliant, especially the one with the graphics incorporated round about vedios..u r putting a lot of effort. Thank you
This is a nice bit of a quick overview, failed two tests so far with 1 minor 1 serious each time. Got another test tomorrow 7AM let's pray we get it this time haha
16:40 "In a quarter mile at the roundabout take the second exit..." The TomTom used on test tells you "Go right at the roundabout", "Go left at the roundabout" or "Cross the roundabout" which lets you know whether it is a right or left turn or straight ahead, followed by the exit number. The second exit we hear on the video could be straight ahead or a right turn. The TomTom SatNav used on test simplifies correct lane selection with the direction and exit number. You may also look at the map etc. on the unit for very short information gathering.
To be honest I'm really loving his videos with plenty of information and explanations Im hopefully starting my lessons my first lesson is in couple of weeks maybe and these videos really helps first drivers hoping to watch more before my lesson
The trick I learnt when doing the reverse park. Half a turn left (middle of the steering wheel in the 12 o clock position) Full lock right when the car is angled close to but not hitting the curb. Like a road grate length. Works every time.
I passed on the 17th on my second try. Just wanted to say thank you for all the uploads. your content has been a major helping point in my journey to passing my test. 😁
Failed 2 tests with stupid things due to nerves, got my 3rd one tomorrow at 9am and I'm very nervous again (i hope the roads are empty). Binging these videos for last minute revision and tips haha! Thanks for the videos:)
Good luck :) You can do it. I passed a few months ago but my advice is if you're unsure when to move at busy junctions and roundabouts don't risk it, wait until you're a little more confident. DON'T OVERTHINK, try to keep your head empty and just focus on the road. Drive safely but not slowly. Be aware of all your surroundings. Check your mirrors every time you turn into a new road, change lanes, etc. STAY HYDRATED, Chew gum if it helps. Drinking cool water made me feel less hot and anxious when the stress got to my head lol
This is a great video! I’d love to hear an update on how Harvey got on in his real test if he’s sat it yet? Well done Harvey your braver than most and great teaching Richard😃
I would love to see more content like this. I'm german and have to admit that the practical driving test in Germany seems easier for me. I didn't have to hill starts, and have to stop so often, and move back to traffic. They checked my parking, emergancy brake, city driving, and motorway skills, that's it.
Kind of nice that the UK allows using GPS during tests. Sweden doesn't; the examiner gives a destination, and the aspirant has to keep a sharp eye out for signboards, to navigate to the goal.
I can see why he got the speed serious fault. The tree on the left was covering the sign, but on the otherside of the road was a small national speed limit sign. Was quite unlucky I felt. Interesting videos on your channel Richard, as I'm 2nd driving lesson down. Watching the mock tests videos in learning absolutely loads. Great stuff! 👏
@@dindinj2875 hi. Yes I passed first time with 2 minors, and 24 hours of overall lessons. One was I wasn't obvious with my over the shoulder check, which I did, and the other was a lady ran in front of my car to catch a bus. I thought I put gear in 1st, but unfortunately was in neutral.
very illuminating video as always. its always interesting to see what is revealed by these tests. with no cameras all around him i bet he'l fly through his practical.
22:08 When he emerged from the side road and pulled out in front of a car I think he was positioned too far back to make the decision to move sensibly as he could not could not see sufficiently far down the road. Peeping and creeping until he got the full view was required in my opinion. This is best done when it is clear from the left as it gives vehicles from the right an option to go wide and around you if absolutely necessary .
When peeping and creeping if that car from the right has to move over into the right lane due to you being over the giveway line is that a driving fault??
@@adamek9750 When emerging from a side road where it is not easy to see sometimes the length of your bonnet is such that you cannot effectively see until the front of your car is sticking out into the main road. In this scenario you must not just shove the front out into the main road and then stop. You should stop short of the give way line then edge forward as in peeping and creeping. If you choose to do so when no traffic is coming from the left (which is easier to see as it is on the far side of the road) then if traffic is coming from the right but it is not possible to see it until your front is sticking out slightly the traffic can move wide to pass you. If you move out when traffic is coming from the left and a car comes from the right there might not be enough space for both cars and your front. It's a force majeure, you cannot sit at the junction forever saying I can't see properly.. If it is a fault you have sixteen available. If cars come from both directions and one is forced to do a rapid stop it will be dangerous or serious.
Just for comparison, here in Serbia, you must engage your turn signals if you are passing parked cars or actually obstacles on the road, whether you are crossing on the opposing lane or not. It's a minor mark. Speed limits, as a new driver, you get a 2 years of "beginners" drivers licence where you have a different set of rules, one of them being your speed limit is 10% less than the one set. Also the parking tests are done on a polygon, also 24/7 blinking stop lights when you are doing any kind of parking. Also the polygon test contains a rapid speed gain in 1st gear to 30kmph then gently slowing down without locking up, then you have going 1st to second gear and gently slowing down in front of a target point (getting close to it as much as possible). Then you have to go slalom in reverse avoiding the cones. Then goes the parrarel and normal parking -> then goes the driving through the city.
His Nigel act makes for a dry and slightly intimidating examiner. Props to the student. So brave to do a mock test on camera. Hope he passed his reall tests
These videos have been helping a lot recently my test is soon and I’ve been doing well but this is a just tips and things that could be useful which trust they are
I failed my driving test. I wasn't ready. Your examiner took action During your test your examiner needed to take physical action. Your serious faults Control - Steering Progress - Appropriate speed Use of mirrors - Change direction Your driving faults Progress - Appropriate speed, 2 Signals - Necessary, 1 Reverse park (car park) - Control, 1
i hear from several people the drivers test nearest me is a quick loop around the wallmart a half mile down the highway from the dmv 😭😭😭 5 to 10 minutes and youre done lol still practicing everything i can tho no gaurantee im gonna be asked to do what they were
Totally sympathise with the parallel park nerves there! I've also got the methods of reverse into a bay and parallel park mixed up in my head, if I'm *thinking about it too hard* instead of yknow, doing as I was taught! It feels like the most difficult manoeuvre to master.
It may just be a camera thing, but at that speed and it being a brick wall, I daresay some examiners would happily mark that as a serious fault. My examiner brought up a driving fault where I was a little too close to the hedges and said it could well be a major had I been going faster. Having said that, really solid driving by Harvey and helpful commentary from you! Have you considered filming a mock test with an experienced driver or a former pupil? I feel like that would give some good learning points there too (and help keep us "experienced" drivers humble!).
“There may be one manoeuvre”….Crikey, on my test (‘82) I had iirc, turn around in the road (three point turn back then), reverse around a nearside corner, emergency stop and I think a few pull over and-pull aways, one of which was a hill start. There was no independent driving or theory, but you did get asked a couple of Highway Code questions such as how to road side park at night etc.
recently took my driving license, the amount of situations i got myself into throughout the course that were interpreted variously by various instructors and then variously by various police officers(who are present at the exams) or those that were imho unpreventable led me to a simple conclusion that in case such situations happen in your exam-drive you are done, period, no matter if you are jesus christ or f1 driver or police officer themselves. I could go on with a list of serious faults, but any insanity counts - a tree in front of a sign you didnt see? bye bye. incorrectly parked car blocking a sign? bye bye. a sign >turned 90 degrees by someone?< bye bye if you make a mistake, exam over. A MISSING SIGN ? your fault, bye bye. Car passing you on the right(im eu) going double speed limit? bye bye, your fault not his. You try to make space for them in the other lane? you blocking them, bye bye. It was aboslute insanity the amount of out-of-my-control situations that were considered serious faults, where 1 serious=the end.
i think some examiners are just jerks, ive heard people taking exams in other towns just to avoid infamous examiners, but i dont know how true that is to be able to just go somewhere else where you dont live
@@shoyrushoyru Very possible. I read on the news the other day, about someone who traveled from London to a small town with no roundabouts in Scotland to take a test because she was scared of roundabouts and wanted to avoid them. She still failed though 😃
Sounds like it could be an attitude issue. There are occasions where a sign is obscured, but you still know a sign is there, or maybe it's missing entirely but your experience tells you there should be a sign in that situation. Then you can make an informed decision to slow down and proceed as cautiously as possible. The wrong attitude would be to see an obscured speed limit sign and think "that tree is covering the sign, so nobody can blame me if I drive at 70 mph".
Well done Harvey, you've got the makings of a good driver. But mind those walls, they can be very unforgiving! Richard, just a wee suggestion, you could get a couple of toy cars to help to explain what can happen when they're manoeuvring too close to other vehicles.
Do you not have to use your turn signal when going around obstacles (such as parked cars) in the UK? Here in Czechia, you should always put your blinker on when you're changing direction to go around an obstacle and then once again when going back into your lane/side of the road. A lot of people fail because of this.
Props to the learner to agree to being filmed, if I had been in this situation, I'd have been so nervous😅
Same,
Huge Respect to him,
Never wanted and imagined as well to Drive while being filmed 😅
😂😂😂 I was thinking the same lol
It's a good idea to video the examinator while you take the test, as if you get one gay like i did , that will fail you for no reason , then you will have a video and dispute this . Don't tell him about it tho.
@@pifandrei5743 sure you meant guy, but yeah good idea
Big respect for this learn 🙌 hopefully next you will pass 🙏🏼
Just passed and wanted to say thanks so much Richard! Went from stalling 6 times in 60 seconds and now 4 months later, passing with 0 minors thanks to all your videos!
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Huge respect to the driver for being filmed during a mock test! (also thank you for all your videos, managed to pass with one minor this morning and your videos were a massive help both with technique and nerves!)
That's great news! Congratulations on passing!
In fairness to his serious speed, that national speed limit sign was completely covered by tree
In Australia, it wouldn't be counted as any form of failure as it was only visible to the driver for a second.
But was also clearly visible on the right
@@XGCDISCREETBEAT most people dont look right for signs, you cant expect a new driver to
@vadwvea7153 Speed limits are placed both sides of the carriageway. Not looking both sides is a very clear lack of observations on your part
Delighted to announce that I passed my driving test this morning with three minors 🎉. I’ve loved watching this channel for over a year now. Good luck to everyone sitting the test.
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
All things considered, he kept the car well under control while in the intimidating presence of Nigel. Must be a shock to go from car rides with Richard, to them with such an intimidating fellow.
hahahahaha
I've been following your channel for almost 3 years. Let that young man represent how followers like me feel about you and the way you teach. He seems comfortable, excited and confident to be under your wing. You are very polite and gentle sir. I only wish i was local in europe to you.
I passed in September, I still won't stop watching these videos, I am improving as a driver every day, and these videos are a huge part of why :D
Richard, I can't stop watching your videos despite the fact that I am in Canada. My goodness, you're I think the best instructor putting out videos on youtube, and I've watched hundreds of them. I think the reason for that is that you focus on logical and spatial awareness, not just silly "reference points" on every occasion, and you cover some topics like tight spaces and anticipation better than most people out there. I look up to you and aspire to be a driver like you.
That's really nice to hear, thank you for watching.
Good luck to Harvey when he takes his real test.
23:06, I had this exact situation, examiner asked me what I'd normally be doing. I chose to have a nice chat and it helped my nerves to be honest, on a test that I was not confident at all on being my third test and I had made a LOT of serious faults in the hour before. I went on to pass with no faults somehow.
Passed my test yesterday and your videos helped massively thanks
"he will probably fail this"
The man's world fell apart at the revelation
He knew before we did the video.
wait what did my man just say he’s gone to get the examiner then get back in the car again as “nigel” 😂😂😂
@Benjamin Toft nooo way?!
😂
and with a different voice🤣
@@hearthrazer357 Nigel is scary serious XD
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much over the last 6 months. Yesterday I passed my driving test with only 2 minors. You explain things so clearly. Thank you ✨
That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
passed my test today with 1 minor, came back to say thank you for your videos and the time you invest, really helping people like me who need that late night reassurance 😃
That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
I have mine tomorrow!!
You got any tips mate? Got mine in 8 days
@@user-kv3ut1rj2k depending on the area mate i never left gear 1 up to 3, but best i can say is just mirrors, mirrors and mirrors. especially when overtaking just remember on turns and starting off and blind spots.
@evabaker2231 @user-kv3ut1rj2l I know I'm a year late but how did it go?
Passed my test about a month ago but forgot to thank you. Even though I'm not from the UK your videos still helped a lot. For every single question I had, you had a detailed video as an answer, so keep up the good work. Again, thank you and good luck to all the other learners!
That's fantastic to hear! Congratulations on passing!
感謝英國的駕駛教練帶來的模擬考試，真的很嚴格。
我是台灣的駕駛教練，但也從您的影片中學了很多知識。
Thanks to the mock test from British driving instructor , it's really strict .
I am a driving instructor from Taiwan, I learned a lot from your videos.
Well done, Harvey! No pass on this occasion but you're SO very nearly there. One more clean mock test and I'm sure you'll be ready for your real one and you'll ace it! Thanks for allowing Richard to film your mock, it's going to help thousands of learners. I watched previous mocks on Richard's channel and they were invaluable - I passed 4 days ago first time with zero faults! Very best of luck for your big day! And Richard, thank you SO much for all your videos, you're a LEGEND! x
Congratulations on passing!
I just passed 2nd try today. Since I failed my first test so bad I started watching driving videos on yt and without a doubt this channel is the best. These videos were a massive help thank you so much!!
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
When you fast forward the video it looks like you're doing street racing with your students. Definitely a must have skill for new drivers
Today I passed my test, in first attempt with 5 minors I am in my mid thirties - I had no professional lessons, just family and big thankyou to all the UA-cam videos from your channel, thankyou
Passed on Friday with only one minor fault. I do think your videos are an invaluable resource and absolutely helped me. Cheers!
That's fantastic to hear! Congratulations on passing!
I passed my test today with 4 minors;was my 2nd attempt.huge thanks to you Jason and kudos to all the learners who agree to be filmed and help us learn.Thanks a lot 😊
I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you! I just passed my test first time and I really believe watching your videos helped me get to where I am. You’re done god’s work!
That's really great to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
I passed back when I was 17 (21 now) very much thanks to these videos, I still watch these video's now, just as educational entertainment and as a retrospective 👍👍
I know you get this all the time but passed today with no minors and your videos were really helpful. When I did ask questions in the comments you were really good at replying too. Thank you and all the best
It's still great to hear you have passed. Congratulations!
I passed my test with four minors on the second try on Saturday. Your videos have been a great help! Thank you, Richard!
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
He did very well and takes some confidence to do this! You are an amazing teacher and your videos are so helpful:) Thankyou so much xxx
This was unbelievably helpful! Well done Harvey, I could not do it while being filmed!
well done driver for agreeing to do this. You are a star.
I know I’ve said it on so many of your videos already at this point but I honestly and abso-ducking-lutely love the way you teach everyone on your channel regardless of there experience, not intrusive with the driver and allowing him to a certain extent really learn for themselves and actually get the feel of “driving” and hopefully becoming a dynamic driver, and on the flip your aren’t absent to the point where the learner feels bored or distracted from there actions and making them aware how there choice/decisions have a reaction, honestly your doing a service to the nation teaching the next generations how to drive properly and even giving people who have been driving for years a bit of a refresher 😉😂 keep up the amazing work and I think it’s safe to say from every single person who watches your content, thank you ❤️🫶🏻
Passed yesterday with 3 minors and I really think your videos helped! Thank you ❤
Aww bless him ,he was soo good 👍 he's nearly there ...He's a good driver 👌..Richard you are an amazing teacher 🌟thank you 🌟
Passed test first time this morning (w) wet lap ;). But just wanted to come back and say a big thank you for your videos, I used a number of UA-cam Channels in preparation for the test but yours is by far the best out there. You truly take time to think about the thought process of a leaner. Advice for other with and upcoming test.
- you won’t always be confident before your test but you can still be ready!
- when doing emergency stop be carful not to increase speed over the speed limit before being told to stop.
- nothing wrong with a little nerves to keep you focused.
Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Another great Video Richard. Definitely one I will be getting my trainee instructors to watch. Thank you.
Paul
UK driving looks scary almost 100km/h on a fairly narrow two lane road...
Great video. I thought Harvey did really well. He made me realise how tense I must look as a learner because I thought he looked very relaxed. Hope he passed in the end. Thank you for all your videos.
Thank you so much for the amazing teachings 🙏 I learnt reverse parking only from you and cracked it in the exam…I owe my driving license to you
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
Great video, fair play to the lad for being recorded - very nerve racking I would think but found it insightful.
I failed 2 mocks, passed my final mock and then passed 1st time. Mocks are so useful.
Love a good mock test! Happy to be watching as a recently qualified driver! 😁
Thanks bro..jus passed the driving test today ..your vedios were absolutely brilliant, especially the one with the graphics incorporated round about vedios..u r putting a lot of effort. Thank you
Just passed my test first time this morning with 2 minors🎉. Thanks for all the videos Richard, they really helped 😄
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
Just passed today first time! Your videos helped so much throughout my driving learning journey! 💜
This is a nice bit of a quick overview, failed two tests so far with 1 minor 1 serious each time. Got another test tomorrow 7AM let's pray we get it this time haha
Passed today with 3 minors, these videos really do help definitely going to keep watching 😄
@@artjomsbuligins8467 well done🤍
@@artjomsbuligins8467congrats on passing. is a test a failure as soon as you get 1 serious fault?
@@hplus1 Yeah, allowed 15 minor (driver) faults, but any serious and its a fail
nailed the void, soulless and blunt examiner dead on hahahah, have had a few nigels in my time
Love these mock test videos, they're so well done, thank you!
16:40 "In a quarter mile at the roundabout take the second exit..." The TomTom used on test tells you "Go right at the roundabout", "Go left at the roundabout" or "Cross the roundabout" which lets you know whether it is a right or left turn or straight ahead, followed by the exit number. The second exit we hear on the video could be straight ahead or a right turn. The TomTom SatNav used on test simplifies correct lane selection with the direction and exit number. You may also look at the map etc. on the unit for very short information gathering.
22:40 casually flipping off the BMW driver, as required.
Standard on a test
To be honest I'm really loving his videos with plenty of information and explanations Im hopefully starting my lessons my first lesson is in couple of weeks maybe and these videos really helps first drivers hoping to watch more before my lesson
The trick I learnt when doing the reverse park.
Half a turn left (middle of the steering wheel in the 12 o clock position)
Full lock right when the car is angled close to but not hitting the curb. Like a road grate length.
Works every time.
I passed on the 17th on my second try. Just wanted to say thank you for all the uploads. your content has been a major helping point in my journey to passing my test. 😁
That's really great to hear, congratulations on passing!
Failed 2 tests with stupid things due to nerves, got my 3rd one tomorrow at 9am and I'm very nervous again (i hope the roads are empty). Binging these videos for last minute revision and tips haha! Thanks for the videos:)
You will make it.
roads should be quiet as they tend to die down around 9am but either way hopefully you'll be fine :) Good luck !
@@TheUwaisPatel thank you:)) ill reply here and let you know how it went tomorrow
Good luck tonirrow!
Good luck :) You can do it.
I passed a few months ago but my advice is if you're unsure when to move at busy junctions and roundabouts don't risk it, wait until you're a little more confident.
DON'T OVERTHINK, try to keep your head empty and just focus on the road.
Drive safely but not slowly.
Be aware of all your surroundings. Check your mirrors every time you turn into a new road, change lanes, etc.
STAY HYDRATED, Chew gum if it helps. Drinking cool water made me feel less hot and anxious when the stress got to my head lol
Thanks for all your videos, really helped me out. Passed my test today with 4 minors. Absolutely stoked! 😁😁👊 Keep practicing everyone, it WILL happen.
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
This is a great video! I’d love to hear an update on how Harvey got on in his real test if he’s sat it yet? Well done Harvey your braver than most and great teaching Richard😃
A very assured and mature drive, this young man will go a long way with some more practice and experience. another excellent video, thank you
Im no new driver but your vids help me improve myself
I would love to see more content like this. I'm german and have to admit that the practical driving test in Germany seems easier for me. I didn't have to hill starts, and have to stop so often, and move back to traffic. They checked my parking, emergancy brake, city driving, and motorway skills, that's it.
This is by far the best way to do a mock test
Kind of nice that the UK allows using GPS during tests. Sweden doesn't; the examiner gives a destination, and the aspirant has to keep a sharp eye out for signboards, to navigate to the goal.
Enjoyed watching this. Best of luck to Harvey when he does go for test.
I can see why he got the speed serious fault. The tree on the left was covering the sign, but on the otherside of the road was a small national speed limit sign. Was quite unlucky I felt. Interesting videos on your channel Richard, as I'm 2nd driving lesson down. Watching the mock tests videos in learning absolutely loads. Great stuff! 👏
Have you passed ?
@@dindinj2875 hi. Yes I passed first time with 2 minors, and 24 hours of overall lessons. One was I wasn't obvious with my over the shoulder check, which I did, and the other was a lady ran in front of my car to catch a bus. I thought I put gear in 1st, but unfortunately was in neutral.
@@michaelrobinson2398 congrats, I’m on 17 hours just now.
@@dindinj2875 thank you! Hope you pass first time, as can't believe how natural I found it, after years of avoiding to learn.
I always love Rich's driving examiner mode lol
very illuminating video as always. its always interesting to see what is revealed by these tests. with no cameras all around him i bet he'l fly through his practical.
THANKS A LOT! I passed my driving test today. You helped me a lot.
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
More of these please 👍🏼
The examiner impersonation was spot on 😅 I remember mine, Tim he was called and he was very humble.
I passed test 6 years ago idk why im nervous watching this 💀
22:08 When he emerged from the side road and pulled out in front of a car I think he was positioned too far back to make the decision to move sensibly as he could not could not see sufficiently far down the road. Peeping and creeping until he got the full view was required in my opinion. This is best done when it is clear from the left as it gives vehicles from the right an option to go wide and around you if absolutely necessary .
I agree, didn't i suggest this to him at the end?
@@ConquerDriving Yes you did but I had not got that far when posting.
When peeping and creeping if that car from the right has to move over into the right lane due to you being over the giveway line is that a driving fault??
@@adamek9750 When emerging from a side road where it is not easy to see sometimes the length of your bonnet is such that you cannot effectively see until the front of your car is sticking out into the main road. In this scenario you must not just shove the front out into the main road and then stop. You should stop short of the give way line then edge forward as in peeping and creeping. If you choose to do so when no traffic is coming from the left (which is easier to see as it is on the far side of the road) then if traffic is coming from the right but it is not possible to see it until your front is sticking out slightly the traffic can move wide to pass you. If you move out when traffic is coming from the left and a car comes from the right there might not be enough space for both cars and your front. It's a force majeure, you cannot sit at the junction forever saying I can't see properly.. If it is a fault you have sixteen available. If cars come from both directions and one is forced to do a rapid stop it will be dangerous or serious.
Just for comparison, here in Serbia, you must engage your turn signals if you are passing parked cars or actually obstacles on the road, whether you are crossing on the opposing lane or not. It's a minor mark.
Speed limits, as a new driver, you get a 2 years of "beginners" drivers licence where you have a different set of rules, one of them being your speed limit is 10% less than the one set.
Also the parking tests are done on a polygon, also 24/7 blinking stop lights when you are doing any kind of parking.
Also the polygon test contains a rapid speed gain in 1st gear to 30kmph then gently slowing down without locking up, then you have going 1st to second gear and gently slowing down in front of a target point (getting close to it as much as possible). Then you have to go slalom in reverse avoiding the cones. Then goes the parrarel and normal parking -> then goes the driving through the city.
That's quite different to the UK.
His Nigel act makes for a dry and slightly intimidating examiner. Props to the student. So brave to do a mock test on camera. Hope he passed his reall tests
These videos have been helping a lot recently my test is soon and I’ve been doing well but this is a just tips and things that could be useful which trust they are
Thank you for your videos and taking the time out to make useful tips for us! 🎉
Thanks for all of your videos. Helped me pass first time theory and practical.
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I failed my driving test. I wasn't ready. Your examiner took action
During your test your examiner needed to take physical action.
Your serious faults
Control - Steering
Progress - Appropriate speed
Use of mirrors - Change direction
Your driving faults
Progress - Appropriate speed, 2
Signals - Necessary, 1
Reverse park (car park) - Control, 1
Thanks a lot for uploading a ton of informative videos, it really helped me a lot!
Today I passed my driving test in first attempt with one minor.
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Delighted to announce that I passed my driving test this afternoon with 1 minor
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really nice editing! makes it very enjoyable
My drivers test in America was maybe 15 minutes 💀💀
i hear from several people the drivers test nearest me is a quick loop around the wallmart a half mile down the highway from the dmv 😭😭😭
5 to 10 minutes and youre done lol
still practicing everything i can tho
no gaurantee im gonna be asked to do what they were
Got my test on Thursday. Nervous but seeing other people's tests (even mocks) are still helpful to rationalise it
Good luck!
Watching this having passed last Wednesday, First time with 9 Minors. These videos really helped!! Especially the roundabout ones!!
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Well done, Henry. Didn’t expect to see you here 😂
@@dale_1524 Small world 😂😂
I failed driving 40mph on a 60mph road and this vid triggered me 😂 great driving & great learning ! Thnx for sharing
That speed fault was very unfortunate, the national limit sign was obscured by the tree.
The sign on the right wasn't. Easier to see in person also.
Totally sympathise with the parallel park nerves there! I've also got the methods of reverse into a bay and parallel park mixed up in my head, if I'm *thinking about it too hard* instead of yknow, doing as I was taught! It feels like the most difficult manoeuvre to master.
It may just be a camera thing, but at that speed and it being a brick wall, I daresay some examiners would happily mark that as a serious fault. My examiner brought up a driving fault where I was a little too close to the hedges and said it could well be a major had I been going faster. Having said that, really solid driving by Harvey and helpful commentary from you!
Have you considered filming a mock test with an experienced driver or a former pupil? I feel like that would give some good learning points there too (and help keep us "experienced" drivers humble!).
It could possibly be a serious fault, comes down to the individual examiner. I may do that in the future.
The streets are so narrow in the UK... I think there is not enough parking space for all the cars on the street.
How did he not laugh when the guy went out the car and back in I would have lost it hahaha
39:45 dude just explained parallel parking in just 3 seconds! just like that!
“There may be one manoeuvre”….Crikey, on my test (‘82) I had iirc, turn around in the road (three point turn back then), reverse around a nearside corner, emergency stop and I think a few pull over and-pull aways, one of which was a hill start. There was no independent driving or theory, but you did get asked a couple of Highway Code questions such as how to road side park at night etc.
Love mock test videos!!♥ Thank you so much! wish to see more!
recently took my driving license, the amount of situations i got myself into throughout the course that were interpreted variously by various instructors and then variously by various police officers(who are present at the exams) or those that were imho unpreventable led me to a simple conclusion that in case such situations happen in your exam-drive you are done, period, no matter if you are jesus christ or f1 driver or police officer themselves. I could go on with a list of serious faults, but any insanity counts - a tree in front of a sign you didnt see? bye bye. incorrectly parked car blocking a sign? bye bye. a sign >turned 90 degrees by someone?< bye bye if you make a mistake, exam over. A MISSING SIGN ? your fault, bye bye. Car passing you on the right(im eu) going double speed limit? bye bye, your fault not his. You try to make space for them in the other lane? you blocking them, bye bye. It was aboslute insanity the amount of out-of-my-control situations that were considered serious faults, where 1 serious=the end.
i think some examiners are just jerks, ive heard people taking exams in other towns just to avoid infamous examiners, but i dont know how true that is to be able to just go somewhere else where you dont live
@@shoyrushoyru Very possible. I read on the news the other day, about someone who traveled from London to a small town with no roundabouts in Scotland to take a test because she was scared of roundabouts and wanted to avoid them. She still failed though 😃
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Sounds like it could be an attitude issue. There are occasions where a sign is obscured, but you still know a sign is there, or maybe it's missing entirely but your experience tells you there should be a sign in that situation. Then you can make an informed decision to slow down and proceed as cautiously as possible. The wrong attitude would be to see an obscured speed limit sign and think "that tree is covering the sign, so nobody can blame me if I drive at 70 mph".
Well done Harvey, you've got the makings of a good driver. But mind those walls, they can be very unforgiving! Richard, just a wee suggestion, you could get a couple of toy cars to help to explain what can happen when they're manoeuvring too close to other vehicles.
I love watching these mock tests, very relaxing to drive and learning a lot as well :-)
If i had an instructor like richard i would be super happy
passed my driving test the other day first time with only one minor fault! thank you so much for these videos they are so helpful :))))
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Do you not have to use your turn signal when going around obstacles (such as parked cars) in the UK? Here in Czechia, you should always put your blinker on when you're changing direction to go around an obstacle and then once again when going back into your lane/side of the road. A lot of people fail because of this.
That was a fantabulus lesson, I really learned a lot,,, Thanks Mr Sir😅
Very helpful video Richard.
Nigel is such a character, I love it
All his serious faults could have been easily avoided. I think he will pass with a little more polishing. Good driver