Congratulations on passing your driving test on your first attempt in Kettering! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Safe driving, and enjoy the freedom that comes with your new licence! 🚗💨
Hi Lawrence,I faced a practical exam last Sunday and I passed.it was a fantastic experience.that exam route was the same as the video. I reviewed your videos a hundred times and it was very helpful for me to pass the exam for the first time.many many thanks Lawrence you are doing a great job.. Good bless you ❤
Congratulations on passing your practical exam! 🎉 I’m thrilled to hear that the videos were helpful and that you had such a fantastic experience. It’s wonderful to know that the exam route video provided the preparation you needed. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your success. Your feedback means a lot and motivates us to keep doing our best. Wishing you safe and happy driving ahead!
Hello Lawrence thank you for all you do. I have my driving test coming up soon, so I'm wondering if i could get to do a mock test with you before my real test.
15:55 hi Lawrence. Thank you for this video. My daughter has her test next week and this will be very helpful to her. I just wondered because we live in Wellingborough and are not as familiar with Kettering, could you maybe tell us the street names as you narrate please. This helps me to write down the test route, ready to practice it with my daughter. Thank you very much 😊
@karenoconnor9584 Thank you for reaching out and I'm glad to hear the video will be helpful for your daughter's upcoming test! 🚗 At the time stamp you mentioned, the route goes left onto Northampton Rd, then a right onto Westhill Drive, and then a left onto Gypsy Lane. While it's great to be familiar with the area, it's important to remember that solely practising on test routes isn't the best preparation. 🌟 It's crucial for new drivers to feel confident on various roads, learning to read and respond to different traffic situations as they happen. This ability will make her a much more competent and safe driver in the long run, not just for the test but beyond! 🛣👍 Please feel free to use our videos to get comfortable with general driving techniques and different types of roads. Best of luck to your daughter for her test next week - we're rooting for her! If you need any more tips or guidance, don't hesitate to ask. Drive safe!
When navigating through country lanes, I emphasize to my students the importance of adapting their speed to the conditions of the road. While aiming for a speed of 40 MPH is reasonable in safe conditions, it's crucial to underline that this is not a strict target but a guideline. Safety always comes first, and I encourage students to assess the road, traffic conditions, and visibility before deciding on their speed. Although I've observed that maintaining at least 40 MPH in safe conditions can be viewed positively, it's essential to remember that failing to make progress by driving too slowly when conditions allow for a faster speed can be a reason for not passing the driving test. Ultimately, the key takeaway is to use one's judgement to adapt speed responsibly, ensuring both safety and flow of traffic. Always prioritize being alert, aware, and adaptable to whatever conditions the road presents.
I had my test this morning and I thought I did great until the examiner said I failed. For a serious fault " use of speed" just on one occasion when his sat-nav was showing 60 mph on a 30 road ..unknowingly for me , I speed up to 40 to keep up and suddenly sat nav showed 30..of which I reduced my speed. But still failed me.
I'm sorry to hear about your recent test, @PJustified. It's a tough moment, but it's also an opportunity for important learning. 🌟 Remember, relying solely on your sat nav for speed limits can be misleading, as it may not always be up-to-date or accurate. During your driving test (and in general driving practice), it's crucial to stay vigilant for road signs - they're your most reliable source for speed limits. 🚦👀 In areas with street lighting, unless indicated otherwise by road signs, the default speed limit is indeed 30 MPH. On roads with the national speed limit, look out for the specific signs that remind you of this as you drive. 🌳🚗 This experience, while challenging, teaches a valuable lesson in the importance of observing and adhering to road signs, which is not only crucial for passing your test but also for ensuring safe driving practices in the future. It might be a hard lesson, but it's one that could save you from potential speeding tickets down the line. Stay positive and keep learning! 💪 Your next attempt will benefit from this experience. If you need any guidance or have questions about spotting and understanding road signs, feel free to reach out. We're here to help! 🚸👍
this almost happened to me a few weeks ago but a + junction where hr was turning right, i had a green light and he almost ran into the side of me, i had to accelerate around him in my brand new car :|
Failing someone for something so small makes me not even want to do my driving test.. Examiners don't have any empathy for the situation regarding the lines being completely wiped away making it hard to see the line. What confuses me more is that the candidate only stopped over it slightly.. Disgusting to fail that in my opinion when the drive was pretty good.
thank you so much for all your videos..they are excellent…i passed my driving test today after failing thrice…in kettering ofcourse..keep up the good work..can’t thank you enough really🥹
Hey Lawrence! I think a really good series of video ideas would be to go over each junction such as, junction 8, junction 7 and the other big confusing roundabouts in the area!
Loved this. Been taking lessons with Jat in Ket for the past few months.. I am hoping to take my driving test in a a few weeks, any help is very welcoming. Cheers pal..
This is the jammiest driving test I've seen so far! 7am on a bank holiday, roads completely deserted... the dream, haha... I've never seen Kettering look so empty, nice video 👍
GREAT....teaching people to drive a local test route by heart to try and cheat the test. How do they make decisions off the test routes? Just a con artist selling "insider information" I challenge you to give me a demonstration of your personal driving skills, on cam, on a random route with a running commentary so everyone can hear what you see and how you assess it. Then your ex students can feel confident in the knowledge you taught them how to drive safely anywhere, anytime in any weather. FREEDOM!. Should you fail to take up this opportunity to let your personal skills shine all future customers can make up their own minds. Please supply relevant contact details for all the glowing references in comments or, would this be a bit tricky to verify?
At 4:08 the candidate pulls over in “a safe and convenient place” and doesn’t get faulted for it, but there’s a junction right across from them. Isn’t that not a safe and convenient place?
Yes you are correct. Ideally the candidate should not have parked opposite that junction, although it is to a car park for offices. In tests this is often a driving fault and not a serious fault depending on the junction.
this is a joke - look how little traffic there is at this test centre. swear DTs should have a handicap system - this area you get 5 minors only, glasgow shieldhall you get 25
I understand where you're coming from, observing the differences in traffic between test centres. However, it's essential to note that all test centres in the UK are regulated and monitored to ensure that they provide a consistent and fair testing experience. The goal is to evaluate a driver's skills, awareness, and safety, regardless of the specific location. While traffic might vary, examiners take into account various factors during the test. It's about the complexity of situations, decision-making, and overall driving aptitude, not just the traffic volume. Every candidate, no matter the test centre, is assessed against the same criteria.
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Hi... what if the third exit is on the left? Many roundabouts have the third exit on the left or straight over. If you are in the right hand lane you may find it difficult to exit.
Thanks for your question @ahmednaeem1364. When turning right or "U-turning" on a roundabout into a new road that has two lanes on the exit, you may choose the most appropriate lane to leave on. If you know you are turning right a little further up the new road, you could leave on the right lane. But if not, most instructors advise the left lane, as long as it's safe, because this is the general driving lane. When Valarie left the roundabout it was clear and safe for her to exit on the left lane so we did. Hope that helps 🙂
Hello Lawrence, at that first roundabout immediately after McDonalds where he driver was going towards the 3rd exit. Wasn’t he supposed to be on the right hand side?
With that one I don’t think it really matters as it goes into duel lane bit. Even then if you look at the sign, Wellingborough is straight ahead. My instructor taught me the 12 o’clock rule. Anything straight or before (left) you use left hand lane and anything after that (right) you use right hand lane unless road signs tell you otherwise. Doesn’t matter how many exits are on left. Hope that helped :)
Excellent question @adelajaadedayo!! Don't confuse "3rd Exit" with moving to the right-hand lane. Although the 3rd exit is often a right turn on a roundabout, it is NOT ALWAYS the case. 3rd exit could be straight over, or even a left turn. In this case, the third exit is straight over and the left lane is best. Although, on that roundabout, there are two lanes to enter and exit the straight-over route so if the candidate had chosen the right-hand lane, they would not pick up a penalty if they left on the right-hand lane whilst going straight over.
The other caveat to mention for STOP signs is they are often on junctions where restricted visibility is dangerous, some cross roads for example. Better to stop for 5 seconds and have a proper look than take a chance
