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@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey my driving instructor in washington state in the US only owned manual cars but yeah I don't know if he could pass the uk test
“Normally when I do a driving test, I’ll point out the good parts” “You can point out the bad parts, it’s ok.” “What I was going to say...there weren’t really any good parts” LMAO Good kid, kudos to him for trying!
Respect bro. Most people would recommend their course to anyone to get as much money as possible. Shows that you’re not in it for the money, you genuinely want to help people pass.
@@genox633 yeah but his point is that if pin was really money centred, he maybe would’ve tried to say that it is still useful for US learners, but, while he does charge for it, the course is there to genuinely help people to learn to drive.
I literally couldn't talk, my mouth was so dry you could hear that horrible smacking noise in the back of my throat every time I tried to swallow. I passed with only one minor but it is still the most stressful thing I have ever experienced in my life. And I've been through a lot of shit lol.
Part of that is because this is purely for fun. Obviously it's just a mock for the other students, but they are treating it the same way as the actual test that they are yet to complete. Here he has no upcoming test, so being terrible doesn't matter. He's also been actively driving two years. It's a world of difference. You could almost call it arrogance with how bad his driving was. Accident waiting to happen with how little he actually checks the mirrors and blind spots.
I've just come back to the UK from living in the US for 4 years - the driving by this chap is actually pretty good for US drivers. Make of that what you will...
Mine, at the very first lesson asked how I was with talking while driving, and I said I didn't really know but I said "I'll probably halt the conversation a bit during times that require more concentration." He was glad I at least had an idea I might do it like that :P (It turned out to be true by the way, intersections and other more complicated situations made me go silent :P).
Just remember, every road test is different in the US depending on the state you're from, and where you choose to take your test in that state. Some cities have closed courses and short tests with no traffic, others have 25 minute road tests in super busy areas, and it all depends on the examiner you get as well :/
It’s interesting/weird to me that every state has a different kind of test. Does that mean if you decided to move state you have to do another driving test? I mean it makes sense the US is huge.
I haven't got my licence. It's expensive for lessons here and my last (failed) experience was horrendous. So basically, I have social anxiety, tests and interviews trigger breakdowns and meltdowns (yay autism). So, I was already a jittery bag of nerves going in.... oh yeah... and I was due the results from my exams the following day. Also not good. Third and final strike? The test examiner got us LOST mid test. I spent a good chunk of it driving on my own until I recognised an area (it was a town over and I'm not as familiar with some of the outskirts around there) and started making my way back. Only she had to do obs on a manouver and I shit you not, picked the one I'm worst at in the most akward place. Reversing into a side street... but.... well not just that. It was on the side of a fucking steep hill, so I had to reverse back down this hill, into this side street.... which was a steep UPHILL off the main road. I was a little too far from the kerb with all my stress and panicking and that was what failed me. I literally would have passed with only 3 minor faults otherwise.
@@jennifer7317 generally you don't have to as long as you re-register your driver license in the new state without it being expired. This is speaking from experience after moving state to state
Juseenthan Kulendiran well when you live in another country and go somewhere you’ve never been before it’s pretty easy to be interested in everything!😂
tell me about it I failed soon as i came out that test center cos i was so nervous and this guy get to go out and do what he likes LOL 😂 i wish i got his confidence
Depends on the state. I took my driving test several decades ago and I am sure instructions have changed. I also learned to drive in a major city where parallel parking was and still is the norm.
@@jamestoni Nothing wrong with capitalism itself, you just have to execute it in a way that gives chances to everyone and doesn't represent an enormous public safety hazard like this, which is connected to that time when they caused a mass lead poisoning in the US just to sell more gasoline.
The driving is kinda fucked, yes, but US roads are some of the most simple systems I've ever seen. Sure the 6 lane highways are incredibly dangerous to foot traffic but they are very very simple. What bothers me most is how little skill you demand from motorcycle riders. Just some turns and a quick stop and you're done. Probably one of the reasons why the most ridiculous and avoidable crashes on youtube come from the US.
Props to him for doing this and letting you put it on Internet, especially as he has hardly driven over here. Nice lad, you had a good rapour with him. It's interesting to see the difference in driving standards elsewhere. It shouldn't be so easy, especially when they can sit their test so young with no other experience.
@@FukKnows87 His test is NOWHERE near what I had to do. The test is much shorter, yes, lasting for only about 10-15 minutes though, not 2. Also, the only time spent in the parking lot was to parallel park between cones, everything else was on the road with other cars. I will agree that our test is much easier, but I have no clue what test this guy took, as it is nothing like what me or anyone I know took.
FukKnows87 every state has a different test. In some states you can get your license it 14, some 18. The big US government only makes really serious laws, most laws and regulations are left up to state governments.
"So it's important to carry out observations to the right. But instead simranjeet is busy asking me a question about police officers." Honestly this has to be one of the funniest videos I've seen in a while 😂😂
You're so nice and patient i wish every instructor was like you ,you make your learners feel comfortable i love that.I myself got my driver's license a while ago but i keep watching your videos because honestly your videos are fun and educative so keep up mate.
In the UK you get faults for so many things, like positioning and steering. As long as you follow the rules of the road in the US, you don’t get faults for stuff like that. Also, in most places across the US, they no longer do a course for the driving test. Most states require a road test on actual local roads.
yeah and also cause a lot of unnecessary crashes or worse injuring bikes and cyclists cos you dont check your mirrors first.. you guys realise by not looking in your mirror first before signalling it gives the message to the person driving in the lane you are signalling to that you are coming into their lane. which can cause unnecassary change in traffic and braking and could (potentially) cause an acident
@@amberleaf42069 you’re supposed to signal before changing lanes so I don’t see how that makes sense. What’s the difference between checking your mirror before you turn your signal on and after if you’re going to turn in 100 feet anyway.
@@charlesdesocio1560 because if you signal that indicates to the driver in that lane you are signalling into that you are coming in to that lane. what happens if a bike is right beehind you in the other lane, he could think you are swerving out on him which could cause a fatal crash. the fact you cant even think of this reason. you look in your mirror FIRST. THEN SIGNAL - to make sure you are being as safe as possible. One mistake like this could lead to someone being injured or being killed.
@@charlesdesocio1560 also mate you could have literally read my first comment to answer your question. mirrors first, then signal. stop being lazy. it could save someones life.
In Australia it takes a minimum of 6 years to get your licence but it can take longer starting off with your learners permit for 2 years, then your P1 for 1 year, then your P2 for 3 years, and then you finally get your licence
You're not from america are you? Even in america he would be classified as a horrible driver. The only "acceptable" thing he did here would be speeding. Literally everybody speeds here. On average people drive about 15-20 mph over the limit.
Yes man I’m happy I did a mock test but I got 2 serious faults but they aren’t that deep. 1. When I was reversing a car came infront of me I should’ve let the car go then continue with my reversing however I didn’t 2. I approached a slip road to fast . Good luck everyone with their real and mock test I’m taking mine on the 24th of this month
That’s how the testing is in certain states, I’m in California and we have to actually drive on a public road with other vehicles. Routes change, and since it’s a public road no test is ever going to be the same. My brother took his test in Maryland and his was in a parking lot like he described. It really just depends on the state lol
In Lithuania its signal mirror maneuver. Whilst I was learning how to drive in U.K. I have taken 10 lessons in Lithuania just to get used to drive on a right hand side. And I was told off for mirror signal maneuver. The rule is you put signal first then you check mirror and then maneuver. When I asked my instructor why they do not check mirror first, he said because if you check it first yiu put a signal and time passes and the you need to check your mirrors again if it safe to maneuver. So it's more logical to put a signal first, see what cars to behind and then make your judgment call when to change your position.
here in Portugal the speed limit is merely a suggestion unless there's a radar in it, in which case you'll have to pay hundreds of € out of your own pocket and lose license points
Here in The Netherlands it is perfectly normal to have a conversation with your instructor and examiner, it helps make people less nervous and the examiner does stop the conversation when he feels that the learner needs to pay more attention. Of course you can always ask the examiner if he/she can be quiet.
In the Netherlands, before they let you drive for the exam, they ask if you like to hold conversations when you drive. This is more of a question that you should answer yes to, so they know you are confident. While driving, you then have to pay attention and hold a conversation. I myself asked about his work, what he loved. This made him happy, and he started talking a lot about it. And then he even started talking about his wife. That's when you know that you passed, even if you make big mistakes.
Grew up in New York myself, though I’m over here in England now. Everything this kid says about our testing process over there is 100% correct. My driving test was under 5 minutes. It took place in a quiet residential neighborhood though as opposed to a course; no main roads. I will say this about the difference in driving standards-our cities and towns are generally hundreds of years younger than yours, and are much better laid out for easy driving. There are fewer twists, turns, and obstacles. Traffic lights managing pretty much every intersection as opposed to roundabouts. There’s a lot less to negotiate as a driver over there. Anyway, thanks Pin; funny video. I did feel a bit of hometown pride when he called it a K turn. My man. Nice kid, the causal chattiness reminded me of home.
Just to clear up a misunderstanding: the driving test on the US depends on where you live and how heavily trafficked the area is. The drive test most of the time is about 20-30 minutes, however it could be longer in more Urban cities, or shorter in small town. Mine ended up being around 20 minutes, not including the before hand parallel parking and inspection maneuver and we did go through heavy traffic. However, in a small town it might be shorter like he said (since there wouldn't be much traffic). So he didn't necessarily lie, but it's also not completely true. ❤
I live in the U.S. Yeahhhh, I don't know where this guy's staying but: 1) It's not 2.5 minutes long, (2) It's not a closed course, it's a full on course on the road. Every state is does it differently I guess.
ren butt yeah every state is different. For example I heard in Florida they don’t have to parallel park. I guess it’s because you always pull into parking spaces but still how will people know how to park
《Joaquin Jr 》 I live in Arizona but not in a big city and we also don’t have to parallel park for the test. There are parking lots almost everywhere where I live. It’s not very common to parallel park here but I feel like it should still be in the test bc then you go out to bigger cities and they’re everywhere.
Danessa valdez I was so confused when my cousin told me that because I was like yeah we have parking lots strip malls and malls but you’d still need to learn how to parallel park because even in the state of New Jersey people don’t know how to do it
yeah i live in illinois and its like on the main & residential roads where its busy bc they wanna test how well you do in the hardest roads, they also didnt make us parallel park we only had to do downhill & uphill parking + backing around a corner. though, it was definitely shorter than the tests they have in the uk, 10 mins i think
Hearing him describe his test explains so much about New York drivers. My test in MA was 10-15 mins on actual roads, it was mostly drive around, pull over on a street with few cars and reverse for 50 feet in a straight line, do a 3-point turn, parallel park, demonstrate how to park on a hill (if you aren't near/on a hill, they will just say "how do you park [up/down] hill with[out] a curb?" and you just pull over and park as if you were on said hill). For parallel parking you get 2 or 3 adjustments (not multiple chances), 3-point turn you can make 1 or 2. On mirrors, most people in the US signal and then check the mirrors, in MA you are *supposed* to check then signal, but they don't really care which order it is done in as long as both are done before changing lanes.
@@SirZanZa it's definitely worth checking them for something behind you, just for context the reason why he doesn't check them is because my instructor also taught me it's not my problem
I did my cycling proficiency test on my school playground like he passed his driving test and it took more than 20 minutes! I suppose it's comforting for him to drive with a kerb to his right but like many young people he seems obsessed with the right-hand lane.
Wow. He says hes done a little driving here. I think drivers should have to do a competency test before being allowed to drive here when they visit from abroad. Also I can't believe they don't even test on actual roads wtf. Watching at the end.. he has got an answer for everything, I'm surprised you stayed so cool.
In 13:57 i agree with him to be fair. I hold a full UK driving license as well as my Mozambican license. So when i went to Portugal, driving on the opposite side of the road was completely new to me and i kept getting too close to the parked cars on the right. But when i drive here in the UK , i know perfectly well how close i am to the parked cars on my left. It’s much easier to judge because i am used to it
I'm from the US (Connecticut) and my test was 20 mins on the road, consisting of 3 point turn, reverse parking, parallel and regular parking. One major mistake you fail, up to 3 minor mistakes. You have to do mirror checks and make sure your signaling is on time.
I’m from the US and I’ve been driving for about 8 years now and yes there are certain test like the one he explained where all you have to do is drive through a few cones, but that’s only in certain states. For example, my test which I took in Louisiana, is similar in style to your test in the UK, it took about 30 minutes, and I was taken onto multiple busy roads and put in real life situations. Though yes I will say people in the US tend to be a bit cocky about their driving and I’m not an exception lol. Just wanted to clear that up for some people that now think that all there US driving tests are that simple lol. Also, one thing about the US test is that at least all the test I’ve seen have been in an automatic car, where as in the UK I’ve seen a lot of tests being taken in a standard, which I guess in a sense does make it easier in the US than the UK. Again I’m not saying that every test in the UK is done in a manual or that every test in the US is done and an automatic car, i’m only saying that that’s what I’ve witnessed personally, but I’m sure there are plenty of exceptions. I was lucky enough to have always wanted to learn stick shifting so I learned it ever since I was young, but not many people know how to in the US though there are exceptions. Anyways great job on your videos man I love them!
Most people in the UK learn manual as it entitles you to use either transmission. If you pass using an automatic, you're limiting what you can drive, as your license will only allow for you to drive automatic transmission. I've had an automatic license holder tell me that they think it's unfair that I can drive an automatic with my license, yet they can't drive a manual with their automatic license. Even though driving auto is the easier one to use.
Here in South Africa, if you do your licence with an automatic your licence is endorsed for automatic only. If you do the test in a manual then your licence is not endorsed and you can drive either. The driving schools prefer you to learn in a manual
@@Crimson_Logic 100% agree - driving a car with automatic transmission is way easier than with a manual. After all when driving an automatic you have no need to think about changing gear, using the clutch, or taking your left/right hand off the steering wheel. I know someone who, despite having a full manual license, has only driven automatics for the last 15 years and they now do not feel confident enough to get behind the wheel of a manual transmission car.
@@oussematrabelsi9429 I mean they lost all their colonies, they have won fuck all since my father's first six months on Earth in a sport they have invented, and they eat eels.
Same in Ontario, Canada. 10-15 mins driving test. 3 point turn, reverse parking, parallel parking, speed limit are important points. You can make up to 5-10 mistakes. Moreover confidence is needed. If you feel confident and observe well you'll pass.
@@DHODN, what do you mean they wouldn't? He got more Serious than Major Driving Faults, the examiner would have terminated the test either when he drove on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, or when he surpassed around 6 Serious Driving Faults.
I very much enjoyed watching a U.S. driver take the mock test, I wish there would be more U.S. drivers that would do it, just to see the way they drive and what mistakes they make. Same goes for you, if you ever came to the U.S. it would be great to see you do a driving lesson test here in the U.S. and see if you make any mistakes here.
I'm from the US state of Texas, and my test was different than what he described. I'm sure this is because every state has different laws and regulations put in place for driving. During the exam, you are required to demonstrate skills including turning and stopping in regular traffic conditions, parallel parking, and reversing in a straight line. You'll also be graded on your behind-the-wheel behavior. Things like using your signals, checking your mirrors, stoping smoothly, and obeying all traffic laws. Also, my test was only 20 minutes, which is really short compared to what you have in England.
@@outdoorstuffwithelisha2591 if what he says is true and the test is only two and a half minutes then there's no possible way an American driver with only that kind of training would be of a sufficient standard to drive on our roads. You have to bear in mind that a lot of our roads are much more complex than American roads with lots of variation in different types of junctions and roundabouts and bends and crossings and all sorts. Unless maybe they were a police driver or something so they'd had additional training (I'm assuming police drivers have additional training in America). I've been learning for around a year now and I've just failed my test for the second time, it's ridiculously strict over here and forces you to be of a decent standard (in theory anyway). Unfortunately there are a lot of crappy drivers in England who must've gotten incredibly lucky on their test because there's no way they should be driving.
2.5 mins long?! Here in California, it’s around 15 mins long. But I can’t imagine being tested for 40 mins. Also, I automatically knew he was a New Yorker when he started to speak, not just with his accent, but his personality also. I also pictured Adam Saleh when he started to speak.
I live in Canada and Simranjett is a typical driver from North America. Speeding a bit (or a lot) over limit, stopping too close other cars, changing lane without looking, not really being aware of what is around their car! EVERY TIME I take the road, I always witness a lot of terrible driving. Being cutted off, driver turning in the wrong lane, dangerously swerving between lanes to overtake everyone on the road, running red lights, etc. I see all of those dangerous moves every time I get out on the road and drive! But the single fact he seems to be willing to learn how to be a better and safer driver... props to him! I also think the fact that there is not a standardized test to grant someone the privilege of a earning a drivers licence is a big issue. I feel that a complete on-road test with real life driving situations (exactly like this mock test) is the best way to judge of someone's ability to drive safely.
I love the video's. Dont know why, I got my license already haha. I do have one tip for you that maybe could be usefull to implement in your lessons. Have a timer in the car somewhere that shows the amount of time the camera is recording. Then when you do spot a mistake, you write down the time that is displayd on the timer. At the end of the lesson, you show the footage to the driver with the exact timestamps of when the mistake happened and tell them what went wrong and how to prevent it. Back when I had lessons, I always forgot what my driver was talking about. Now if you implement this that will no longer happen and I think students will learn from their mistakes better. Greetings and keep it up from the Netherlands!
I took my driving test in California, Los Angeles specifically, my test was only 7 minutes (so fast! usually its like 15 minutes here) and it was on a main road. Also, they definitely explain to check mirrors before signalling!
where i live the test is a minimum of 30 minutes and if you are strugling it is up to the examiner to push you and if you break and do a mistake you fail
I’m from the US and idk what kinda test he was taking my test was 20 mins still not that long and on main roads and residential areas. Also the parallel parking was 3 tries and if u hit the cone you automatically fail.
🤣 Same thing for me , my husband helped me by stickers on the steering " Keep left Pls" First time really it was so hard ..i used to drive on the right side more than 9 years .
I'm from the US and my test was 15 minutes with a sudden emergency stop, three point turn, and reverse straight. He's from New York so that's why he had a 2 minute test with no difficulty 🤫🙊
“we dont check mirrors when we turn in america” thats so not true man everyone checks their mirrors when switching lanes or turning thats a safety thing and an obvious one
I don't check my mirrors behind me when I'm turning right on a red. Check ahead and the crosswalk but not behind. If a bike is trying to wedge between you and the curb he is in the wrong. Bikes are supposed to drive as if they are a car when on the road and not in a bike lane.
As an American living in the UK I can confirm that getting your license in the states is SUPER easy. In saying that, I passed my UK driving test the first time in a manual so it can be done!
I think it depends where in the US u take the test. Different state has different rules. In my state, the driving test is around 15-20 minutes on regular roads/freeways
Fair play to the guy for having a go and doing it, especially doing it on camera. I feel for the guy because there are obviously so many differences in the tests but also just the driving itself between our two countries. I passed my practical a couple of months ago and throughout learning and even now I find some roundabouts really confusing. It's all experience and getting to know the difficult bits of road around you.
I’m an American and have been driving since I was 15 1/2, I’m 59 now, learning with friends and family, driving buses, pickup trucks, Jeep’s and VW bugs, all of them stick shifts (manual), except for my mom and dad’s cars which were automatics. I also drove military vehicles, including tanks, in the US Army, in the USA and in Germany and Denmark, while stationed there from 1980-1990. I drove in the UK once and in the US Virgin Islands (they drive on the left side there too), and we took a vacation last year Jan-Feb to Europe and stayed in the UK for a week. I got my international driver’s permit and rented a car in the UK and drove all week, every day for at least 5-7 hours. We drove to Wales, Scotland and back to England, drove through Manchester and in London. Never had any issues and no tickets, except for parking without a permit in Bath, and I took that one on the chin. Paid it online and kept it as a souvenir, because I’ve never gotten one anywhere before! The only two things that bothered me were my wife yelling as she freaked out about cars on her left when she was in the front passenger seat (she was really nervous, because she had never been anywhere with right hand drive cars), and the tons of roundabouts. Holy Jesus, but they’re everywhere! I was using GPS and on our last day, as we were driving to Gatwick to turn in the car and catch our flight out, for some reason the GPS kept telling me to stay on a loop and we went in a giant circle before I realized that there were detours because of construction and the GPS wasn’t picking it up. I stopped at a shopping center and called the Enterprise Rental car place and spoke with the manager, a great guy, who asked me to tell him what shopping center I was at. We got the name of the place and he looked on Google Maps and gave me directions on how to get to the airport. We made it with plenty of time to return the car and check in, and eat before our flight. We had a ton of fun. I was the only driver in our group of 5 people and I loved driving in the UK. It was fun. I was sad to leave it and hope to go back and get the chance to drive there again. The approach I use in life is the same one I use in driving, use caution when needed, and watch what you’re doing always, respect others and traffic rules, and enjoy the trip. Good luck on the road, you maniacs! Great videos BTW. Cheers!
22:21: The reason he was driving on the right side is because when driving on the right, the side of the sidewalk (right side) is the slow side and the side with the opposing traffic (left side) is the fast lane. It's reversed when you're driving on the left side (sidewalk on left, opposing traffic is on the right side) so it can be confusing.
It's interesting. Maybe it would be nice to also have a ultimate foreigner course as well? I'm from a small country in EU and we don't: - signal when entering a roundabout, just when exiting - have to check mirrors before signaling. We signal to broadcast our intention and just before we're ready to turn/change lanes we check the mirrors. Obviously, you can look even before signaling, it's just not mandatory. I've also noticed in some other videos, that you don't really signal when driving around obstacles like parked cars (or I just always miss that you do). We do have to do that unless it would be confusing because of a junction. I'm sure there are tons of other similar small details that could get compiled into the course.
Wow, I'm from the US and I wish I took my driving test in NY. In Washington State the test is about a half hour long, and goes on all classifications of road other than freeway. Out of 100 points, I managed a 98, but if we were allowed more than one attempt on parallel parking I would have had a perfect score. While our test is not as hard as this one, it still takes place on real roads, and the instructor does the same sort of things as this instructor. I found the mirrors funny though, here, like he said, we are taught the acronym SMOG - Signal, Mirrors (Center and direction of movement), Over the shoulder, and Go when safe.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oh this is the most amazing video Pin Binning. An American driver having lesson in UK cool and interesting. I haven't searched or heard about US driving but it sounds shocking. I think I am shocked. Brilliant video
This mock driver is so confident of his driving skills and yet he makes so many mistakes. Australia and UK driving exams are one of the strictest to do in the world.
@@marusdod3685 I have license for 4 years now and worked in a busy city as food delivery 1 year. Never had any problem or accident in my life and I can tell you that I never used any of these rules, because if I’ve had used, your food would be delivered with an hour late and cold… so you have to drive as the situation needs not as the rules are
tbh this dude is a proper driver, so its kinda hard for him to drive like a learner as he's going to be more laid-back about it and drive like he does normally. But this video was interesting and I absolutely LOVED it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Same with a lot of Americans... I think it’s just this guy because I’ve never been around a person that talks this much especially at a time like this where your supposed to be focusing on the road
