Best part of this is the realisation that London is so rundown. Lived there for 10 years then moved back to Dublin, and it is noticeably nicer/cleaner.
Great video! You drove by my house in Ballymun. Thanks for being kind, it's full of great folks 👍✨ My daughter had her 1st driving lesson today. I'll put her onto your channel and app ✨
I had Ross as my driving instructor while he was still working at the Airport driving school 6 years ago. I managed to pass first time thanks to his help. I just so happened to stumble across this video today and I am delighted to see Ross is flying it! He deserves it- a great instructor and gentleman too. Good man Ross, best of luck in your future endeavours.
I passed my test in Finglas years ago. I was so excited after I passed, I nearly crashed the car on the way home. True story. And a brilliant driving instructor gave me about eight lessons before the test. And honestly? Touch wood, I think I’m a decent driver, but I’ve picked up so many bad habits over the years, I’d say I’d have zero chance of passing now unless I did some sort of refresher course.
The reasoning I've heard for Reverse around the corner, is that it's meant to simulate reversing into a parking bay, except you're not potentially putting other cars that may be parked at risk. Great content though, love your attitude!
They would just take you to a car park and direct you to an empty area for the reverse bay park. Reverse round a corner is taught so that if you have gone the wrong way and the road is too narrow to do a 3-point turn, you will know another safe method of turning your car around
@dorothrrystyles9403 Ireland doesn't do parking maneuvers, just hill start, turnabout and reverse around the corner. So it's as close as it gets anyway.
@@Pingstery yes true,, and while it’s def a good way to somewhat simulate reverse bay park, it’s not the actual reasoning for it being on the test. It’s just to learn another way to turn the car around. That’s why I responded haha
@@dorothrrystyles9403 fair enough! It's still a weird maneuver, as no one I've brought it up with has ever had to do it in real applications, that's why this seemed like the most logical explanation! I guess this maneuver might make more sense in the country side with narrow lanes.
Additionally, on country roads it can happen that you need to reverse out of a narrow lane way to let someone out who's coming in the opposite direction. That's not going to happen in Dublin of course but the test should cover your ability to drive anywhere in the country.
I'm from Derry city under UK law ( occupied Ireland ) and in your test your have to have 2 hands on the wheel, not allowed coasting at all just the same as this, a 3 point turn, hill start and parallel parking that's the north
I'm in the north, in Belfast, our test is like a hybrid between the 2. It's like the UK grading system 16 minors and a serious/dangerous being a fail. But the test is more like the Irish. Turn around the corner, three point turn etc being the maneuvers. I would also say in the North we would also have failed with the incident with the bus here too.
No matter how good a driver you are, it's still possible to fail if you don't know how they mark test! Great video very interesting learning about the difference👍
I actually disagree with the reverse around the corner criticism, despite, like everyone, having had a nervous breakdown about it when I was learning. It is a manouver I use regularly. Reversing into a parking space in a carpark, reversing into a driveway to make a turn on a narrow road. Remember that if your house has a driveway, you are supposed to only ever drive forward out onto the road, therefore (unless you live in a mansion) you're probably going to be reversing in. All the skills you have to learn about observation and control for the reversing around a corner are very useful and important. If you take being a good driver seriously. Which I guess all the people who nose in to parking spaces and reverse out of their driveways don't.....🙄
I agree. I was really surprised when I found out it’s no longer a requirement in the UK. I think it should be included, along with reverse and parallel parking.
lol. Ballymun not normally described as being so nice 😂
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As someone from a less developed country, I can tell you that Ballymun, Tallaght, and even Parnell St. can be considered nice where I'm from :D Like, I didn't know I wasn't supposed to go there at night before people of Dublin told me so 😂😂
Passed 1st time at 19 yrs old because I'm a legend and now I would fail because I drive my own comfortable way, specifically the steering wheel faults. We're all different, but to be fair the test has to be the same for everyone.
Good video. I passed my test in Ireland earlier this year on the second attempt. Failed the first time for coasting when cornering. Sounds like I would have passed if I'd been doing it in the uk. One difference between the video and a real test is that during the actual test there would be no chatting and the tester would not inform you of mistakes as you go along. But I understand that you formatted the video that way because it had to be watchable.
@williampatrickfagan7590 Yes, I have made a point of not doing that now that I know. Both in the second test, which I passed, and in my subsequent driving.
I was taught push and pull 20 year ago in the UK. I don't see what the issue is. It teaches coordination. I was also made to do every type of maneuver even though only required to do 3 or 2 can;t remember. Was ex police officer was actively trying to fail me.Then gave me lecture after about people being killed through reckless/dangerous driving.
omg i love this video! so interesting to see you do the irish driving test(im doing it in dec)! i hate reversing around the corner, it's the worst manoeuvre out of all of them
A little tip for you is to make sure you have a good view with the passenger mirror of that rear lower corner of the car so you can line it up easier with the kerb or verge when reversing. Good luck on the day.
@@Sarah-pk1tw I did my test back in the late 70s and my instructor said if you can learn to be comfortable and relaxed in the car you'll find yourself driving better and enjoying it and being more aware of your surroundings.
In the 25+ years I have reversed around a corner may times - in cars, tractors, forklifts (with a load) and more recently in our old campervan. Very handy skill to have. Also helps you with parallel parking.
I agree. I did 2 test car in 1973 and h g v in 1983. Passed both first time. But, one never ceases to self admonish oneself for making errors. I told a driver once, to buy a car with indicators next time he buys a car. Over an hour following him in traffic, he never once used them.
Reversing into a parking bay is now part of the driving test in Ireland. Also, when opening the drivers door, use your left hand. The reason being, that you are automatically looking into the drivers door mirror, so you see any traffic coming up to overtake your parked car.
I had to do parallel parking back in the day which stands me in great stead these days. My sister never learned and can drive round in circles looking for somewhere to drive straight into.
22:00 is a sure grade 3 and fail unfortunately. In Ireland, many of the stop signs are extremely faded, and you have to stop completely on the line to pass.
I passed my test on the third try. One of the best things I learned before my 3rd try was that the tester isn't trying to find reasons to fail you and when you make a mistake (like slightly off position in a turn) the tester will try to give you a second chance to do the same manoueuver correctly to show that you do know how to do it. Sometimes you just stress a bit and over correct on a turn on the first try, but if you consistently repeat the same mistake 3 turns in a row, there is a problem with your driving and you need to practice and try again another day. One tip I heard (I dont know if this applies to all test centres but it did in mine), if you end up back in the test centre in about 20 minutes, there's a good chance you've passed because the fewer mistakes you make, the fewer manouevers the examiner will make you repeat (e.g. the off position turn example I mentioned earlier. If you clear all your turns flawlessly then the driver won't seek out an extra turn to see if you make that mistake a second or third time). If your test takes closer to 30 minutes then you've probably failed because the examiner has taken more time to give you a second chance to do a manouever. If its a grade 2 error and you make the mistake once, you can still pass, but if you repeat that mistake 3 times in a row, you're in trouble. Also, the longer you're driving, the more time for you to acrue mistakes. If the examiner finds no faults within the first 15 minutes, they're pretty confident in your driving and will just bring you back to the test centre rather than waste more time when you're unlikely to rack up tonnes of mistakes in the next 5 mins after clearing 15 minutes without faults. On my third test, I was back in the test centre within 24 minutes and I was pretty confident I'd passed because the test had gone quickly. I was getting tested in a town that gets pretty congested so the extra four or so minutes could be down to sitting at lights or busy junctions and I knew I'd driven well enough for the 20 minutes that the examiner didn't need to allow extra time for me to correct mistakes. I was a little nervous til he said "congratulations" because the 24/25 minute mark could have been a narrow pass or a narrow fail.
That was actually pretty interesting. I never would of thought it was ok to steer with one hand on an English driving test. I also thought he'd fail you when i saw you going around that bus when there was an oncoming car. Surprised that would slide in England too.
I actually have reversed around a corner, mostly on country roads where it was too dangerous to do a 3-point turn. I think the rolling the wheel thing is from the days of mechanical steering where hitting a stone or pothole could cause one to lose the steering wheel. Interesting video.
First thing that your man mentions is about reversing around a corner and when do you ever need this! I couldn't stop laughing as since I've learnt how to drive recently this is the one thing that I've questioned. We never would need to know how to do this. In fact the English driving test has parallel parking which makes far more sense! Also to mention Ireland and Australia have two of the hardest driving tests in the world statistically.
Doesn't make any difference anymore as a large number of drivers have never passed an Irish driving test. There are drivers from all over the world with little or no driving skills and they are driving on whatever licence they can get their hands on. Recently came across an Asian driver driving on a Romanian license, it's a free for all out there. I got a C1 licence about 20 years ago and the test was over 1 and a half hours long but what we were taught was defensive driving, I have carried that over to driving my car and it kinda works like the way you think when riding a bike, and that's everyone out on the road is out to kill you so 100% concentration and anticipation of others on the road making the most stupid manoeuvres and mistakes, it's kept me out of trouble and I have avoided many accidents by using a kind of spider sense, if you think someone is about to do something stupid, well hang back and then when they f up you're well clear of aftermath.
It used to be that when you were on your 2nd provisional license, that you could drive unaccompanied without a licensed driver (1st/3rd etc would recquire one). So you could turn up to your test with your 2nd provisional, break every rule and fail miserably.;Then drive off on your own perfectly legally.
Only twice in my life have I ever reversed around a corner since I passed my test 1. I was trying to find a place in the middle of nowhere and was stuck going the wrong way on a country lane no wider than my car, I reversed into a side line so I could turn around and go back the way I came. 2. I was in an overcrowded retail park and had to reverse round the corner of one of the units to be able to get out
Passed on my third attempt but should of passed first time. Fecking coasting he failed me for and I know I wasn’t but I did have a habit of hovering my foot over the clutch which I stopped after that test. I tried pleading my case but he probably needed his quota of fails that week. Second time was a disaster, I knew I’d failed within five minutes, had to borrow a car to do the test and didn’t have a chance to practice on that car, had never driven that brand before which was a stupid thing to do for your test. My sister who to this day can’t bloody reverse passed first time!
You’re in my neck of the woods Francis! Honestly I feel like they should take the reverse around the corner out and change it to bay parking and parallel parking. We also as learners do not go on the motorway. You basically get thrown in deep to go by yourself after you pass.
Dont coast for long periods of time. The engine not being engaged in the transmission means the alternator is no longer charging the battery and you'll find out when you turn the key one day and find your battery flat
14:18 That type of 3-point turn is highly situational though, I have done that exact manouver many, many times since it's one of the most convenient ways to turn around where I currently live. Either that or I have to go half a kilometer up the road (either of the roads to be clear) to be able to do another turnaround instead so I wouldn't call it a useless manouver to practice.
When I did my professional driving test, it was at that centre. There was a near 50/50 split from those who failed as to if they failed at the first junction leaving the industrial estate, or if they failed doing the same turn back into the industrial estate. Probably the most unforgiving test centre around.
Before doing your test, visit the test centre a few times, sit in it and observe proceedings. That way, when you are taking your test, you will be more at ease with yourself and more relaxed. You are more familar with your surroundings.
Don't feel bad about the bus, they are tricky to navigate around, I failed my first test because I "failed to anticipate a bus would pull out" when his indicator was indicating opposite to the road and was inside a dedicated bus stop. Not sure if it's still a thing but some insurance companies allow you to take an additional "test" and if you're deemed safe you can save 20% on the policy. Regards to driving in the UK, you guys are absolute nuts, the amount of speeding / tailgating verges on American levels. Not as bad as urban Canadian drivers mind you.
@DrivingSchoolTV don't get me wrong the place isn't as bad as some parts of Dublin, live there myself but it carries a bad neighborhood name from years ago. Also I did my reverse around the corner for my test at the exact same junction lol
I reverse round a corner most days as it’s the easiest way to turn around in my road after coming off my driveway but I was never taught how to do it in lessons
Loved this! I didn't focus on my mistakes, I was convinced I'd failed so I just wanted the feedback at the end, and weirdly enough I relaxed. I think that was key to passing for me 😂 I never said I was normal 😅
At 1:18 and 21:59, there is no Stop sign accompanying the road markings. I'm not familiar with the Rules of the Road in the Republic of Ireland, but in the UK (both Great Britain and Northern Ireland), I think Stop road markings without an accompanying Stop sign are *not* legally enforceable. You'd probably still fail a driving test, though (I'll leave it to Francis to answer that one). Also, I believe that the driving test in the Republic of Ireland still requires you to know your hand signals to indicate your direction or braking. How many drivers have _ever_ needed to use hand signals? Ross should have tested Francis on those; that would have been interesting to watch! 😄
Its funny you mentioned the 30kmph residential area, theres a big straight you went through at the start thats actually 30kmph and I was thinking you were definitely speeding 😂
This tester seems legit i passed my car test in Rathfarnham/Dundrum testing area first time at the time had the highest fail rate in the county... roll on ten years and i fail my Motorcycle test due to rolling through a stop sign tester said it was my only mark but its a immediate fail cos i broke the rules of the road but took the test 2 months later and passed again no marks
14:20 funnily enough I do this every single day, though my situation is fairly rare. Maybe its more useful in a rural setting than in the middle of London
I passed my test years ago. When I was reversing around the corner I had traffice coming from everywhere so had to keep stopping, got round the corner and stopped, the tester looked around for traffic coming, then looked at me and said "I didn't say stop", I said, well I can keep going but I'll just crash into the car that parked behind me a few minutes ago...🤣🤣🤣 I kept an eye on the testers sheet as we went round (back when it was a paper test sheet), got back to the test center and parked across two spaces. Walked in to the test center and the tester said the only thing is your car is straddling two parking spaces. I said, yeah, but sure I saw the sheet when we pulled in and I knew I'd passed so I did that to give you something to fault me on for the statistics...🤣🤣🤣
If only Ross was a driving tester, there would be fewer licensed drivers on Irish roads. Since the 2020/2021 lockdowns driving standards have deteriorated in Ireland. And it doesn’t help with some road users flipping between being pedestrians and back… and the number of motorists running red lights is shocking.
7:07 that why in Ireland most drivers don't reverse or it takes ages for them to do so, because it is impossible with two hands on the wheel reversing proper way.
The Irish test is a money racket made setup to make you fail. You need to take 12 lessons before you even sit the test at minimum €60 a lesson. Then you have to pay for test and licence
@@GodAmonstGamers it's all very expensive, but my examiner from the North when I did my test in Dundalk said drivers in the Rep. have the edge over them because of those compulsory 12 lessons. But yes, the whole thing is an overpriced racket for sure.
Its funny seeing you get marked down for not having 2 hands on the wheel, ive done all my tests in ireland (County Donegal) and while i remember getting told to do both hands for the car, i was allowed to go 1 hand and palm the wheel for both HGV and the Bus 🤔
Failed my test 5 times in rhaheny which used to have the lowest pass rate in ireland eventually they fired theg testers brought new people In. I drove worse because I was in a new instructors car and the c8ar was dodgy but with The newtestersi passed. Was bitter sweet because I felt I should. Have passed years ago. If this guy knew about not overtaking with oncoming .traffic he would have passed also nobody talks this much on an actual test😊
Great video I am from dublin and follow Ross and also watch your videos too. I am curious how did you drive in Ireland? Did you get a learner permit or how does it work?
The test is the easy bit. The being fucking shafted for owning an looking after a car is the hard bit, especially an old one. Ironic for a government that's trying to be green and eco friendly. The easiest and cheapest period of driving is the bit when you're learning
Who thinks i should go to london for a mock with francis 👀 i dont think he'll go easy on me from the result i gave him 😂
You've basically already failed before you've started 🤣
only fair i think
€1=82p
Like to see that soon honestly😂
Yes! You should definitely post more videos on UA-cam. I’ve passed already but I’d love to see more content from you.
Best part of this is the realisation that London is so rundown. Lived there for 10 years then moved back to Dublin, and it is noticeably nicer/cleaner.
9:50 best compliment for ballymun they've ever heard. IYKYK
Haha clearly I did not know! Looks like a bloody nice and clean area to me though
Its notoriously the roughest area in Dublin @DrivingSchoolTV
@@BigManCahill 😂🤦♂️
Great video! You drove by my house in Ballymun. Thanks for being kind, it's full of great folks 👍✨ My daughter had her 1st driving lesson today. I'll put her onto your channel and app ✨
@@DrivingSchoolTV They cleaned up the main road. a bit if you walk off them it's rough.
I had Ross as my driving instructor while he was still working at the Airport driving school 6 years ago. I managed to pass first time thanks to his help. I just so happened to stumble across this video today and I am delighted to see Ross is flying it! He deserves it- a great instructor and gentleman too. Good man Ross, best of luck in your future endeavours.
I've reversed around a corner plenty of times in my driving career. It seems a bit unusual when you are learning to drive but it is a useful skill.
I passed my driving test on Monday!! Thank you for posting these kinds of videos, they have been a huge help 😊
Congratulations so proud of you! Enjoy that license and please stay safe! 😊
Awh! well done you, it is a great achievement.
As someone from Ireland who’s been watching both of you since before I passed my test, this is the best collab ever 🤣
Should I fly to London for a driving test 👀
@ Yes please!! 😎 That would be so fun!!
I passed my test in Finglas years ago. I was so excited after I passed, I nearly crashed the car on the way home. True story. And a brilliant driving instructor gave me about eight lessons before the test. And honestly? Touch wood, I think I’m a decent driver, but I’ve picked up so many bad habits over the years, I’d say I’d have zero chance of passing now unless I did some sort of refresher course.
The reasoning I've heard for Reverse around the corner, is that it's meant to simulate reversing into a parking bay, except you're not potentially putting other cars that may be parked at risk. Great content though, love your attitude!
They would just take you to a car park and direct you to an empty area for the reverse bay park. Reverse round a corner is taught so that if you have gone the wrong way and the road is too narrow to do a 3-point turn, you will know another safe method of turning your car around
@dorothrrystyles9403 Ireland doesn't do parking maneuvers, just hill start, turnabout and reverse around the corner. So it's as close as it gets anyway.
@@Pingstery yes true,, and while it’s def a good way to somewhat simulate reverse bay park, it’s not the actual reasoning for it being on the test. It’s just to learn another way to turn the car around. That’s why I responded haha
@@dorothrrystyles9403 fair enough! It's still a weird maneuver, as no one I've brought it up with has ever had to do it in real applications, that's why this seemed like the most logical explanation!
I guess this maneuver might make more sense in the country side with narrow lanes.
Additionally, on country roads it can happen that you need to reverse out of a narrow lane way to let someone out who's coming in the opposite direction. That's not going to happen in Dublin of course but the test should cover your ability to drive anywhere in the country.
I'm from Derry city under UK law ( occupied Ireland ) and in your test your have to have 2 hands on the wheel, not allowed coasting at all just the same as this, a 3 point turn, hill start and parallel parking that's the north
Reversing around a corner is to show ability in reversing and car control is at a high level
I'm in the north, in Belfast, our test is like a hybrid between the 2. It's like the UK grading system 16 minors and a serious/dangerous being a fail. But the test is more like the Irish. Turn around the corner, three point turn etc being the maneuvers. I would also say in the North we would also have failed with the incident with the bus here too.
Ross was one of the main reasons I passed first time in Dublin, quality lad. Definitely check out ADM Driving School too!
Gentleman 🙏 ADM does good work! 🙌
passed my driving test today at 08:10 test time with 2 minors and wanted to say a big thankyou to you as your videos have really helped me!!!
Whooop!! Congraaaats 🥳
Congratulations so proud of you! Enjoy that licence
Well done!
No matter how good a driver you are, it's still possible to fail if you don't know how they mark test! Great video very interesting learning about the difference👍
this is so unexpectedly refreshing and interesting.. great job lads
I actually disagree with the reverse around the corner criticism, despite, like everyone, having had a nervous breakdown about it when I was learning. It is a manouver I use regularly. Reversing into a parking space in a carpark, reversing into a driveway to make a turn on a narrow road. Remember that if your house has a driveway, you are supposed to only ever drive forward out onto the road, therefore (unless you live in a mansion) you're probably going to be reversing in. All the skills you have to learn about observation and control for the reversing around a corner are very useful and important. If you take being a good driver seriously. Which I guess all the people who nose in to parking spaces and reverse out of their driveways don't.....🙄
Actually, decent points 👌
I agree. I was really surprised when I found out it’s no longer a requirement in the UK.
I think it should be included, along with reverse and parallel parking.
lol. Ballymun not normally described as being so nice 😂
As someone from a less developed country, I can tell you that Ballymun, Tallaght, and even Parnell St. can be considered nice where I'm from :D Like, I didn't know I wasn't supposed to go there at night before people of Dublin told me so 😂😂
Seriously ignorant and prejudice comment!
You could see him smirking but he held it together
Visit England sometime and you'll understand.
Seriously there are entire cities forgotten about.
Passed 1st time at 19 yrs old because I'm a legend and now I would fail because I drive my own comfortable way, specifically the steering wheel faults.
We're all different, but to be fair the test has to be the same for everyone.
Good video. I passed my test in Ireland earlier this year on the second attempt. Failed the first time for coasting when cornering. Sounds like I would have passed if I'd been doing it in the uk. One difference between the video and a real test is that during the actual test there would be no chatting and the tester would not inform you of mistakes as you go along. But I understand that you formatted the video that way because it had to be watchable.
When coasting, you have much less control over the car.
@williampatrickfagan7590 Yes, I have made a point of not doing that now that I know. Both in the second test, which I passed, and in my subsequent driving.
I was taught push and pull 20 year ago in the UK. I don't see what the issue is. It teaches coordination. I was also made to do every type of maneuver even though only required to do 3 or 2 can;t remember. Was ex police officer was actively trying to fail me.Then gave me lecture after about people being killed through reckless/dangerous driving.
omg i love this video! so interesting to see you do the irish driving test(im doing it in dec)! i hate reversing around the corner, it's the worst manoeuvre out of all of them
Omg good luck! Where are you doing it? Would love to hear how you get on!!
@@DrivingSchoolTV thank youu so much! mines in Donegal :)
A little tip for you is to make sure you have a good view with the passenger mirror of that rear lower corner of the car so you can line it up easier with the kerb or verge when reversing. Good luck on the day.
@@Iceberg1313 thank you! thats really good advice, i overthink the manoeuvre way too much (:
@@Sarah-pk1tw I did my test back in the late 70s and my instructor said if you can learn to be comfortable and relaxed in the car you'll find yourself driving better and enjoying it and being more aware of your surroundings.
In the 25+ years I have reversed around a corner may times - in cars, tractors, forklifts (with a load) and more recently in our old campervan.
Very handy skill to have.
Also helps you with parallel parking.
seeing you drive through Ballymun is crazy hahaha great video
I'm middle aged now and passed my test 30 years ago but I'm still refining my driving and think I can improve.
I agree. I did 2 test car in 1973 and h g v in 1983.
Passed both first time.
But, one never ceases to self admonish oneself for making errors.
I told a driver once, to buy a car with indicators next time he buys a car.
Over an hour following him in traffic, he never once used them.
No stop this is a collab I didn’t see happening
@@favorodey2847 the collab no one knew they needed 😂
As an Irishman, who learned to drive and passed their test in London, the UK test is easier from what I've seen.
Reversing into a parking bay is now part of the driving test in Ireland.
Also, when opening the drivers door, use your left hand. The
reason being, that you are automatically looking into the drivers door mirror, so you see any traffic coming up to overtake your parked car.
Ross you’re such a nice friendly cool chatty chilled out guy. 😎
I had to do parallel parking back in the day which stands me in great stead these days. My sister never learned and can drive round in circles looking for somewhere to drive straight into.
I hate the reverse around a corner argument, it’s for reverse parking just without taking out cars.
Ross has to come over and do a Test with you now!!
Haha don't worry I'm working on it!
22:00 is a sure grade 3 and fail unfortunately. In Ireland, many of the stop signs are extremely faded, and you have to stop completely on the line to pass.
I passed my test on the third try. One of the best things I learned before my 3rd try was that the tester isn't trying to find reasons to fail you and when you make a mistake (like slightly off position in a turn) the tester will try to give you a second chance to do the same manoueuver correctly to show that you do know how to do it. Sometimes you just stress a bit and over correct on a turn on the first try, but if you consistently repeat the same mistake 3 turns in a row, there is a problem with your driving and you need to practice and try again another day.
One tip I heard (I dont know if this applies to all test centres but it did in mine), if you end up back in the test centre in about 20 minutes, there's a good chance you've passed because the fewer mistakes you make, the fewer manouevers the examiner will make you repeat (e.g. the off position turn example I mentioned earlier. If you clear all your turns flawlessly then the driver won't seek out an extra turn to see if you make that mistake a second or third time). If your test takes closer to 30 minutes then you've probably failed because the examiner has taken more time to give you a second chance to do a manouever. If its a grade 2 error and you make the mistake once, you can still pass, but if you repeat that mistake 3 times in a row, you're in trouble. Also, the longer you're driving, the more time for you to acrue mistakes. If the examiner finds no faults within the first 15 minutes, they're pretty confident in your driving and will just bring you back to the test centre rather than waste more time when you're unlikely to rack up tonnes of mistakes in the next 5 mins after clearing 15 minutes without faults.
On my third test, I was back in the test centre within 24 minutes and I was pretty confident I'd passed because the test had gone quickly. I was getting tested in a town that gets pretty congested so the extra four or so minutes could be down to sitting at lights or busy junctions and I knew I'd driven well enough for the 20 minutes that the examiner didn't need to allow extra time for me to correct mistakes. I was a little nervous til he said "congratulations" because the 24/25 minute mark could have been a narrow pass or a narrow fail.
That was actually pretty interesting. I never would of thought it was ok to steer with one hand on an English driving test. I also thought he'd fail you when i saw you going around that bus when there was an oncoming car. Surprised that would slide in England too.
I actually have reversed around a corner, mostly on country roads where it was too dangerous to do a 3-point turn. I think the rolling the wheel thing is from the days of mechanical steering where hitting a stone or pothole could cause one to lose the steering wheel. Interesting video.
Don't look at problem look at the solution. Amazing 👏
First thing that your man mentions is about reversing around a corner and when do you ever need this! I couldn't stop laughing as since I've learnt how to drive recently this is the one thing that I've questioned. We never would need to know how to do this. In fact the English driving test has parallel parking which makes far more sense!
Also to mention Ireland and Australia have two of the hardest driving tests in the world statistically.
Doesn't make any difference anymore as a large number of drivers have never passed an Irish driving test. There are drivers from all over the world with little or no driving skills and they are driving on whatever licence they can get their hands on. Recently came across an Asian driver driving on a Romanian license, it's a free for all out there. I got a C1 licence about 20 years ago and the test was over 1 and a half hours long but what we were taught was defensive driving, I have carried that over to driving my car and it kinda works like the way you think when riding a bike, and that's everyone out on the road is out to kill you so 100% concentration and anticipation of others on the road making the most stupid manoeuvres and mistakes, it's kept me out of trouble and I have avoided many accidents by using a kind of spider sense, if you think someone is about to do something stupid, well hang back and then when they f up you're well clear of aftermath.
I passed my test in ireland about 6 months ago it is nerve-wracking driving here for sure!
Well that deserves a huge congrats Anne 😄
I got my driving test, no problem in London. I failed in Ireland twice after that!
I’m delighted to see this collab! Ross is so knowledgeable and has helped me out when I started through insta DMs. His insta page is also great too!
Ross is actually so good! The amount he cares and the motivational nuggets are deadly
The reversing around the corner... after I past my driving test my instructor told me "you'll never have to do that again, cause its illegal" 😂😂😂
Illegal to reverse from minor road to main road, but not visa versa.
Ross is a very good driving instructor
This was fun. Thanks guys 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Great content as always! Thanks so much Francis you absolute legend! Reverse round the corner ….. bruh! 😂😂😂 keep up the great work!
Haha exactly! Have YOU ever reversed around a corner? I'll have a tenner on no 🤦♂️🤣
It used to be that when you were on your 2nd provisional license, that you could drive unaccompanied without a licensed driver (1st/3rd etc would recquire one). So you could turn up to your test with your 2nd provisional, break every rule and fail miserably.;Then drive off on your own perfectly legally.
Only twice in my life have I ever reversed around a corner since I passed my test
1. I was trying to find a place in the middle of nowhere and was stuck going the wrong way on a country lane no wider than my car, I reversed into a side line so I could turn around and go back the way I came.
2. I was in an overcrowded retail park and had to reverse round the corner of one of the units to be able to get out
Gotta love that free advertising for my dads business at the start
Passed on my third attempt but should of passed first time. Fecking coasting he failed me for and I know I wasn’t but I did have a habit of hovering my foot over the clutch which I stopped after that test. I tried pleading my case but he probably needed his quota of fails that week. Second time was a disaster, I knew I’d failed within five minutes, had to borrow a car to do the test and didn’t have a chance to practice on that car, had never driven that brand before which was a stupid thing to do for your test. My sister who to this day can’t bloody reverse passed first time!
Ireland is a tricky one! 😅
@@Wallfacer2306 oh trust me I KNOW!! 😩
You’re in my neck of the woods Francis! Honestly I feel like they should take the reverse around the corner out and change it to bay parking and parallel parking. We also as learners do not go on the motorway. You basically get thrown in deep to go by yourself after you pass.
I am! I loved it. You're very lucky to live in Ireland! Not so lucky with your driving test though lol....
@ I wouldn’t go through it again if you paid me I’ll say that much 😂
@ 😂😂😂😂🙈
I enjoyed this. I dont drive. lol. Still their banter was good, and was interesting hearing about the differences between the two tests.
Dont coast for long periods of time. The engine not being engaged in the transmission means the alternator is no longer charging the battery and you'll find out when you turn the key one day and find your battery flat
14:18 That type of 3-point turn is highly situational though, I have done that exact manouver many, many times since it's one of the most convenient ways to turn around where I currently live. Either that or I have to go half a kilometer up the road (either of the roads to be clear) to be able to do another turnaround instead so I wouldn't call it a useless manouver to practice.
When I did my professional driving test, it was at that centre. There was a near 50/50 split from those who failed as to if they failed at the first junction leaving the industrial estate, or if they failed doing the same turn back into the industrial estate.
Probably the most unforgiving test centre around.
Before doing your test, visit the test centre a few times, sit in it and observe proceedings.
That way, when you are taking your test, you will be more at ease with yourself and more relaxed.
You are more familar with your surroundings.
Don't feel bad about the bus, they are tricky to navigate around, I failed my first test because I "failed to anticipate a bus would pull out" when his indicator was indicating opposite to the road and was inside a dedicated bus stop.
Not sure if it's still a thing but some insurance companies allow you to take an additional "test" and if you're deemed safe you can save 20% on the policy.
Regards to driving in the UK, you guys are absolute nuts, the amount of speeding / tailgating verges on American levels. Not as bad as urban Canadian drivers mind you.
Reversing round a corner is for parking skills without potentially interacting with another vehicle.
Reverse around the corner is a stupid day to day manouver but it does show a good ability to control the car when reversing in my opinion
you should do a driving in america mock test
Whichever state is 4 right turns and here's your licence.
Mans driving through Ballymun and admiring how nice it is lol
@@Jetlis 😂 ok I’ve since heard it’s a bit rough but what’s actually not nice about the area?
@DrivingSchoolTV don't get me wrong the place isn't as bad as some parts of Dublin, live there myself but it carries a bad neighborhood name from years ago. Also I did my reverse around the corner for my test at the exact same junction lol
I reverse round a corner most days as it’s the easiest way to turn around in my road after coming off my driveway but I was never taught how to do it in lessons
I passed my test from that centre. Good memories.
That was the exact place where did my reverse around the corner, but failed when over took two buses stopped one was already on the junction.
14:33 I would hazard reversing around a near side corner is a vestigial common element from the rigid (HGV) test.
Loved this!
I didn't focus on my mistakes, I was convinced I'd failed so I just wanted the feedback at the end, and weirdly enough I relaxed. I think that was key to passing for me 😂 I never said I was normal 😅
Omg Samily, you passed?? 🤣😉 Yeah I really think the key is being relaxed but it's easier said than done when it means loads to you
At 1:18 and 21:59, there is no Stop sign accompanying the road markings. I'm not familiar with the Rules of the Road in the Republic of Ireland, but in the UK (both Great Britain and Northern Ireland), I think Stop road markings without an accompanying Stop sign are *not* legally enforceable. You'd probably still fail a driving test, though (I'll leave it to Francis to answer that one).
Also, I believe that the driving test in the Republic of Ireland still requires you to know your hand signals to indicate your direction or braking. How many drivers have _ever_ needed to use hand signals? Ross should have tested Francis on those; that would have been interesting to watch! 😄
8:10 I have lost count of how many times he has chased so far as he mentions it.
Hilarious when I had to do a hill start with my EV in my test in Ireland
Think they're marking on observations for hill start with an EV...
@@eavannicgabhann Fair point but it was just looking at the mirrors and doing the signalling so it was similar to any other start off basically.
@@ShaneFagan yeah did my test in one too - easy peasy!
Its funny you mentioned the 30kmph residential area, theres a big straight you went through at the start thats actually 30kmph and I was thinking you were definitely speeding 😂
the fact you said ballymun looks good is the funniest thing ever
22:01 Ops you didn't stop at the STOP junction
Wa hahahaha yeah he didn't clock it 😂
most of the stuff with the stirring came about when power stirring wasn't as common,
Awesome to see you do this in my area.
Passing the bus you'd have had a serious in the UK. Forcing other traffic to slow or swerve, and the bus was indicating to move away too!!!
This tester seems legit i passed my car test in Rathfarnham/Dundrum testing area first time at the time had the highest fail rate in the county... roll on ten years and i fail my Motorcycle test due to rolling through a stop sign tester said it was my only mark but its a immediate fail cos i broke the rules of the road but took the test 2 months later and passed again no marks
I passed my test from that centre, ah memories!
14:20 funnily enough I do this every single day, though my situation is fairly rare. Maybe its more useful in a rural setting than in the middle of London
I passed my driving test 29 years ago. I've never reversed around a corner since!
I passed my test years ago. When I was reversing around the corner I had traffice coming from everywhere so had to keep stopping, got round the corner and stopped, the tester looked around for traffic coming, then looked at me and said "I didn't say stop", I said, well I can keep going but I'll just crash into the car that parked behind me a few minutes ago...🤣🤣🤣
I kept an eye on the testers sheet as we went round (back when it was a paper test sheet), got back to the test center and parked across two spaces. Walked in to the test center and the tester said the only thing is your car is straddling two parking spaces. I said, yeah, but sure I saw the sheet when we pulled in and I knew I'd passed so I did that to give you something to fault me on for the statistics...🤣🤣🤣
If only Ross was a driving tester, there would be fewer licensed drivers on Irish roads. Since the 2020/2021 lockdowns driving standards have deteriorated in Ireland. And it doesn’t help with some road users flipping between being pedestrians and back… and the number of motorists running red lights is shocking.
You reverse around a corner whenever you park face out. As everyone should.
Just to say it really depends on the centre. I've heard Finglas is possibly the hardest in the country!
7:07 that why in Ireland most drivers don't reverse or it takes ages for them to do so, because it is impossible with two hands on the wheel reversing proper way.
No it is not. I use 2 hands and door mirrors when reversing and parking.
Coffeezilla doing side quests
Great video, love it!
I only passed my test in Ireland cause i had a relaxed driving examiner who we talked throughout the test
Yes, me too on the 3rd time. Though I heard they only chat to you when they feel you're on your way to passing....
Woah It's weird seeing you driving on roads I'm familiar with 😂
The Irish test is a money racket made setup to make you fail. You need to take 12 lessons before you even sit the test at minimum €60 a lesson. Then you have to pay for test and licence
@@GodAmonstGamers it's all very expensive, but my examiner from the North when I did my test in Dundalk said drivers in the Rep. have the edge over them because of those compulsory 12 lessons. But yes, the whole thing is an overpriced racket for sure.
Its funny seeing you get marked down for not having 2 hands on the wheel, ive done all my tests in ireland (County Donegal) and while i remember getting told to do both hands for the car, i was allowed to go 1 hand and palm the wheel for both HGV and the Bus 🤔
I mounted the path on that exact corner and somehow passed 😅
Failed my test 5 times in rhaheny which used to have the lowest pass rate in ireland eventually they fired theg testers brought new people
In. I drove worse because I was in a new instructors car and the c8ar was dodgy but with The newtestersi passed. Was bitter sweet because I felt I should. Have passed years ago. If this guy knew about not overtaking with oncoming .traffic he would have passed also nobody talks this much on an actual test😊
ah I used to work for ISM all good instruchers but please keep both hands on the wheel !!!!!!
🤣SORRY! I DIDN't KNOW!!!
You can transfer your English licence to an irish one & vv without a test.
The Finglas centre is the worst in the country. They are real harsh on applicants.
€1.79 for petrol in the uk is £1.49
That's about the same price. Pounds is worth more then euro
Ireland is in the EU lol, you meant mainland Europe haha
Very interesting and fun video 🫡🤙
Great video I am from dublin and follow Ross and also watch your videos too.
I am curious how did you drive in Ireland? Did you get a learner permit or how does it work?
Thanks for watching! I’ve got a full uk licence. Which works in Ireland too 😊
up in northern ireland we still do the old manouevres
The test is the easy bit. The being fucking shafted for owning an looking after a car is the hard bit, especially an old one. Ironic for a government that's trying to be green and eco friendly. The easiest and cheapest period of driving is the bit when you're learning