Brandon's Actual Driving Test Day | I LOST MY TEMPER! 

Instructors should never get angry no matter what the case , just makes the driver feel way more nervous!

I failed all my mocks and my instructor threatened to pull the test and shouted at me for absolutely everything to the point I was on the verge of tears, and he said he wouldn’t give me his car that I’d been practising in for so long on my test day, yet in my own car I passed first time and the test drive felt oddly relaxing; so never give up even when it feels like the world is falling apart and persevere through is my biggest advice

I passed my test first time on Tuesday, my lesson beforehand was awful, I kept making silly mistakes and nerves got the better of me, felt very nervous at the start of the test but then I realised it’s the exact same as what you do in lessons and there was no need to worry, passed with one minor and the examiner was really friendly and made me feel at ease, you can do it Brandon you’ll be fine!

I think Pin's frustration stems from the fact that he's just as or even more anxious than Brendon about the test. Never seen him lose it before. Brendon took it like a trooper though, good luck to him.

An hour before my test, I almost crashed into someone but passed with no faults at all. It’s not easy when nerves get the best of you. Wishing you all the best Brandon, we’re rooting for you🙌🏾

He’s so anxious bless him. I know exactly how he feels. The week before my test I was making stupid mistakes. I hope everything went well for you Brandon!!!

My driving instructor also took me for a test run right before my test day and he said as we stated "ok let's get all your nervous mistakes out of the way so you can drive the way you normally do later" and that made me feel soooo much better (and I did do some stupid nervous mistakes) and I NAILED my exam

Brandon I honestly feel your pain… it’s just little mistakes, I’m in the same situation.. I’ve watched your journey and these videos have helped loads. I really hope you pass, as well as me! YOU GOT THIS MAN 🎉🎉🎉

Once I ended up crying in one lesson. Learning how to drive is not easy at all. Good luck everyone!!

I think the frustrating thing is that Brendan is a great driver! The pre test nerves are a killer

6:30 respect for that driver who waited until the learner parked

28:46 & 35:00 Are the parts where he gets frustrated btw

Watching your videos for the past two weeks has honestly taught me me things that maybe I couldn’t understand with my instructor. My exam is in a few weeks and honestly every video I’ve watched actually improved my driving test which my instructor confirms too. Thank you!!

Keeping everything crossed for you Brandon! I passed my test last week and I will never forget the test nerves! You got this!

Tough job Pin, you’re one of the best instructors out there! Great to see Brandon trying so hard you both deserve a good result !

Brandon you are a legend, you drive better than most people at this point. Instructors always looking for perfection and remember they would make mistakes too in your position. Love watching you even tho I already passed my test in Ireland with an automatic car!

Congratulations if you’ve passed your driving Brandon!!! Going to miss these lessons w/ Brandon.

Passed my driving test today with 3 minors. These kind of videos were really helpful thanks man!!

Ahh, this reminds me of 8 months ago when I passed. I had a superb instructor just like Pin. My day when I had my exam, 1 hour lesson before the exam I made such big mistakes. Even tho I felt ready for the test, and did pass, my final lesson was a hell. Deep breaths, relax the mind. It’s just another driving lesson with an other person. Good Luck Brandon!🙏🏼

I had a driving instructor speak to me like this once. I told him to fuck off and he quickly realised that he needs to respect his paying customers. That attitude did nothing but make him feel more pressure

I passed my driving test today watched all your videos and learned a lot from them thanks and keep making these videos

During my mock driving tests I’ve been failing them and I wasn’t sure if my instructor would let me take the test, but I was allowed to take the test and thankfully I passed my test 1st time. I passed my test on the 27th July 2021, I have definitely improved since then and I still love watching your videos.

I really like seeing people react and behave properly around learner drivers, the same as people moving and behaving properly for emergency vehicles, its just really nice to see. 6:13 is an example, the person doesnt push or try to intimidate and speed the driver up, waits, great distance away as to not pressure or put the learner off. You have every right to pass etc, but waiting is just the right thing to do, considering who you are waiting for.

Failing is not the end of the world, you learn alot from what you failed from so you will never make that mistake the next time around, I failed 2 times and was much better the 3rd time with alot more confidence, I suffer with alot of anxiety which Contributed to my 2 fails. My husband helped with not letting me beat myself up about failing because becoming a good driver takes time. I've been driving 2 years now and have learned so much along the way.

Great driving Brandon. You did well under pressure. I'm reassured that drivers like you are out there on the roads : D

Seems like a very stressful pre-test lesson tbh 😂

I've been watching and analysing your videos because they really hepled me to learn on peoples mistakes and I passed my test today. Keep up the good work❤

Anxiety is the worst enemy in driving tests.

Rooting for you Bran!! ur doing amazing either way

These comments are making me feel a lot better lol, about the week before my test my dad went to take me to do a mock test type thing and I was so nervous and anxious I kept making all these silly mistakes (and some major ones) and everyone was getting so frustrated and disappointed with me I went home feeling so discouraged and guilty I thought I was never going to pass. Those days were absolute hell bc I also had other huge things going on in my life at the time and my feelings were just getting the best of me so I decided to just call the lesson because I was just going to keep making mistakes. I took about the whole week to just let it go and move on, tell myself that I was confident and that they weren’t going to ask me anything I hadn’t already done before. Finally come the day of the test I get a nice instructor with little wait time and I passed the test with flying colors. I was so relieved and amazed that everything had gone so smoothly after the train wreck of my pre test lessons bc I really thought I was never going to be able to drive lol. Those pre test nerves are really a beast!

watching these back after passing, has shown me a lot. there’s always more to learn and always more to be cautious of. the nerves can really get to you, even if you’re a 10/10 driver, keep confident and stay sane! you got this!

Can relate a load to Brandon, knew how to drive and do everything but sometimes i just wouldn't have the focus and would do just stupid things. That talk you gave at like 29 minutes was basically word for word what my instructor said to me. Ended up passing first time with 1 minor because i was actually focused on the day of my test but if i had one of my bad days i would have probably failed with like 5/6 majors. It was really frustrating because i would know when i made mistakes, i would say right after i made them. in most of my lessons i would drive perfecty (my instructors words and not mine) but i waited for ages to actually do my test because i just didnt know whether id be having a good day or a bad one.

I'm going to miss you both together haha 😄 I passed on the 8th with no minors thanks to these videos ☺

A piece of advice to you Mr. Instructor. You shouldn't ever tell your students you're getting frustrated or display any signs of frustration or irritation because your students will struggle even more. You're there to teach, not make them feel worse.

Passed my test early this year but I still cannot afford a car. So I still watch these videos to keep the knowledge fresh. I ride my motorbike a lot and that helps.

I passed last week with 1 minor, watching your videos definitely helped me prepare for my test, thank you!

i passed my test this morning first time with 0 faults, thank you and your pupils so much for these videos❣️

Great video. Respect to Brandon, looks like he did well overall, just lacking concentration here and there, probably nerves. I did miss the edited pings for the driving faults, I'm left wondering if he would have passed here as his performance seemed to be free of major faults, maybe a few minors.

Thank you so much for all your videos, you helped me pass today (first attempt) with one minor fault. Thank you!!!!

I can’t stress enough how important the pre test lesson is I had my test yesterday Tuesday 2nd February and my lesson was awful , but aced my test first time with only 2 minors 🏁🏁

I had mine back in august 2021, the day before I had a breakup of a relationship of 6 years I felt horrendous and physically sick for my test. The lesson before my test was also the worst ever, I kept making mistakes and were shaking with nerves, I had my test and passed first time with 2 minors. I felt so overwhelmed about it! Your videos for me through my journey as lockdown affected my lessons quite a lot! Xx

Some instructors forget how nervous we actually are on the day of the test because not everyone talks about it and they think you are just making those mistakes on purpose

Hope you passed, I passed my test today 1st time and the videos of the two of you have been as valuable as some of my lessons, so need to thank you both!

I've passed my test a week ago and man passing in uk seems a tad bit difficult compared to the rest of Europe. Good luck on your driving test Brendon, you got this!

Passed my test yesterday first time with no driving faults, very helpful channel👍

taking my driving test soon, these videos are so helpful! I love watching Brandon!

The day of my test was probably one of my worst driving experiences ever. I got a cancellation so only had about a weeks notice that I’d be doing my test. There was then a blizzard the day before so there was snow everywhere which I had never experienced before. On my way to the test with my instructor I stalled at a junction I’d driven loads of times before and for some reason panicked and stalled twice more at which point I couldn’t get the car to start again. We thought I had snapped the clutch cable as even my instructor couldn’t start it again but eventually he realised we needed to reset the clutch pedal and everything was fine. So we got going, now low on time to get to the test centre, I noticed as we were travelling at 60 down a dual carriageway that the bonnet was moving - we had popped it to try and fix the clutch but never opened it when we realised the actual problem so had set off without resecuring the primary catch. More panic, finding a safe place to stop in case it flipped up from the wind. Finally arrive at the test centre with a couple of minutes to spare and went straight into the test. Had a complete brain fade and couldn’t remember how to open the bonnet now to check the oil for my show and tell question and then needed two shunts to do the reverse bay park - thought I had failed there and then and spent the whole driving portion of the test dejected. In the end I drove really well and didn’t even get marked down for the manoeuvres, just got minors for driving too far below 30 in a built up area and a couple of observations. 13 years on I think the baptism of fire really helped make me a better driver.

During my 1 hour lesson before my test, I was doing a forward bay park and overshot it to the point where I hit the wall in front but luckily there wasn't any damage to the car, I also thought that I was destined to fail because of that happening right before my test but actually somehow managed to pass first try with no minors, the best advice I can give anyone is just drive like it's just another normal drive with your family or instructor 👍

The 1hr lesson before my test wasn’t the best either in terms of the parallel park manoeuvre when usually I get it bang on straightaway 😭 and that’s the manoeuvre I got on my test. Passed with two minors and am glad that is over and done with. I hope you’ve passed Brandon 🥺🤞🏽

Such a great job you do I'm a PDI and go live on the 7th Feb so much hard work goes into becoming a driving instructor got lots of inspiration from your channel all the best 👍

Even I find watching your videos so useful. I passed my test some years back. It does not hurt to have a refresher. I remember some fears when I was learning to drive. Large roundabouts and reverse park! I still don't like to do if I can avoid. Both of my now grown children, need to get passed their test instead of relying on boyfriends! One failed on her 2nd test and has given up which is sad. I mentioned your ultimate course and said it is about the fine tuning and sheer luck on the day

Good luck Brandon you will got it's time !👍🏼

No doubt the nerves before the test were affecting Brandon, the hour before my test the other day I was nervous and stopped in a yellow grid, I ended up passing with 4 minors though I’m sure Brandon has done well!

Got my test in a couple of days 🙌🏻 thanks for the informative videos 🙂

Your frustration just brought back bad memories with an old driving instructor. It didn’t make me want to continue anymore lessons with them

i managed to pass first time the other week, glad i can watch your vids for enjoyment now!!

So I'm not the only one. I've noticed talking the procedures out loud to myself helped my concentration and overall surroundings understanding so much. "ok no one's around I can go" and when a vehicle suddenly pops out at a roundabout "no I won't go" also talking out loud motivates me to check my surroundings more and I believe this also saved my exam, the examiner was like "do you do that often?" "pretty much, is that bad?" "well, not at all"

I passed my test on Wednesday and I'm a nervous driver ...i passed with 1 minor! I'm over the moon...thanks your videos are very helpful. I which Brandon good luck

Good luck Brandon I wish you all the best

I think the fact that the instructor lectures him to give him a reality check shows he cares because he didn’t want him to fail as he knows he can drive ans they have worked hard with procedures and he is frustrated that bad habits are creeping in just before his test and doesn’t want him to fail. He gives clear explanations of the mistakes. Honestly he’s great instructor not buttering anything up

I passed my test in December but I'm so invested in Brandon's driving journey, I really hope he passed yesterday!

My instructor told me to “get a grip” the morning of my test (before 7am I should add). I’m was a 25 year old woman at the time, had to remind him that I wasn’t some kid he could talk to like I was in school. I was confident in my abilities, passed first time 💁🏻‍♀️ Best of luck to anyone taking a test soon, you know yourself better than anyone and you will get there

Don't panic Brandon I'm on same boat failed 3rd test and it's always near end lastg fail was 26mph in a 20mph zone I was absolutely raging at myself but got new test date in keep going we can do this sir

Probably frustrated as he knows that Brandon is very capable and knows that he has what it takes to pass, just sometimes we can forget the simplest of things. I think brandon was nervous which would've made him overthink things leading to the messed up MSPSL/MSM, remember to always check mirrors before signal. Note that when bay parking you can open your door when stopped to double check your within the line on your side if needed. The best advice is what Pin gave, say what you must do as you do it, it is a part of the ADI and Advance Police Driving test, it helps you become more fluid with driving manouvers

Wish I hadn't just taken a drink of tea when Pin repeated "Position, speed, LENGTH?" :D Sure we all had a few tense moments while learning. Sure you'll pass soon, Bran!

Got my test soon 😊. Good luck Brandon 💞❤️. Poor Brandon, the nerves are definitely getting to him as it's so easy to make mistakes.

My test was on a Friday afternoon and on the Tuesday after getting home from my lesson I cried my eyes out as everything went wrong. Fast forward to the Friday and I passed with 6 minors. I think it's the pressure of the test coming up that week and I'm not sure how helpful it is when the instructor is harsh. Well done Brandon on passing your test and getting your car!

I’ve never been so nervous for someone I’ve never met in my life 😂 hope he passed 🤞

My pre test lesson was the worst ever! It was so bad that my instructor admitted to me after the test that he'd spoke to the examiner and said it might be best to cancel the test because it was unsafe to have me on the roads 😳🙈 but the examiner convinced him to let me try. By the time it came to the test I had basically gave up and resigned to the fact I was going to fail which weirdly made me more relaxed. I did fail, he gave me two majors and zero minors. I didn't indicate in an empty carpark. It was a tiny gravel carpark, space for about 10 cars with no marked bays or anything. Second major, I drifted lanes slightly on a totally empty dual carriageway as I was checking my mirror while indicating to cross in to that lane. My instructor said the examiner was a total d**k for failing me but idk 🤷 I gave up for a few years after that but I'm getting ready to start lessons again. This channel looks like it'll be helpful 🙂

"don't be reluctant to go straight away" - brandon

The only time I was nervous on my test was when I was waiting for the examiner to come out. Passed 1st time with 4 minors this channel was massive help thanks keep up the good work

I passed my test yesterday, thank you for your videos

That's you loosing you're temper? You should hear my driving Instructor 😂

Me and this Pin guy would not get on. I think drivers forget how hard it is when people are learning.

Nerves affect people differently but you generally have the patience of a saint :)

You are always very kind and patient, so it is normal so just get a bit nervous sometimes. Here in italy instructors get nervous very easily and often scream at the driver even if for a short time.

I think the lessons where I drove worst are the ones right before the test itself. Pre-test nerves really kick in. I remember when I passed my test I drove perfectly, but the little lesson right before it was like I had never driven before in my life!

I passed my driving test the other day with only 1 minor. Thanks for the help with your videos!

I never had a mock driving test, didn’t even have a lesson/much of a drive before the test - I was onto my third instructor due to health problems with my previous two (not as a result of my driving thankfully); I’m not sure I felt confident on a single lesson, it’s so difficult and nerve wracking! I passed first time with only 2 minors, the test is all about taking responsibility and driving steady/safely, if anything it’s easier to do that around someone new who hasn’t seen you make hundreds of mistakes before. Everyone struggles learning to drive, so hopefully anyone watching these videos doesn’t get disheartened by the process! The real test starts when you’ve passed, and you’re in full control every time, that’s why routine and good habits are so important at the learning stage; so many drivers make basic errors once they’ve passed.

i almost had a head on collision on my lesson before the test but passed without any faults the nerves really do get to you

It depends much of the car height and stance, how easy it is to park on these marked spaces. I have rather low stance in my car, it's sometimes very hard to judge the actual position because you can't see very well where the hood is positioned. I usually open door and check my position after stopping to see if I'm close enough. Even if you master it with some car, on some other car it can be much more difficult.

My instructor just 10 mins before my test said he’s never met anyone as thick as me and I had apperantly 5 serious faults the same day my driving test was AND I STILL PASSED WITH 4 minors. Just be confident and PLANNING AHDAD IS UR BESTFRIEND. Just stay relaxed and aware of ur surrounding and preplan

When teaching anything you need to be stern to hold someones attention and focus and discipline them in the correct way. This video just shows you getting frustrated at somebody who is clearly anxious before the lesson has begun, with that being the case you should communicate that with them and take it into account based on their performance. Mistakes exist to be rectified and anger is a counterproductive way to do that. Explanation and communication is the right way forward between teacher and student and mutual compassion for success above most. I also understand how one can get frustrated but with the responsibility of being the teacher/instructor you also have a duty of care to nurture that person to success as well as discipline them.

My Dad was persistent with me. To practice before the test. Helped so much

I got a serious fault from my instructor on one of the mock tests a couple of hours before my actual driving test, the mock tests made a big difference as it got me to correct the mistakes which then got me over the finish line on my actual driving test. Passed with 5 minors in a busy area as well after two failed attempts in a quieter area. Brandon can defo pass this time round, got 110% faith in him.

That last lesson before the test is always difficult due to the nerves, i did a 2hour lesson before my test and it went very well, by the time i was at the test centre i felt very comfortable (as i had done a lot of driving that day already) still nervous but it helped massively 👍

With the reverse parallel manoeuvre the best steps I learnt from my instructor was.. when I lock my steering left during reverse , get the car to 2 o clock, straight the steering wheel , reverse until I see my front door handle on the curb, lock steering to the right, when happy straighten up and you done. I memorised those steps and got it completely, something I was failing at all the time. Goodluck everybody

Bro took his time for everything he was doing lol, I need that type of calmness

I keep watching your videos, even though I live in another country and I just got my learners license this week.

On my first test I had a double slot booked with my instructor, had a perfect pre-test final lesson... and failed the test itself. Serious fault on observation. Second test, the final lesson was a total disaster (bumped the kerb several times during basic manouevres) but I went on to pass later that morning. Nerves are a very real thing and I'm hoping to never have to sit my driving test ever again. I don't want to get disqualified and no idea if they'll change the law later to re-test older people.

for the parallel parking, he should’ve measured up his car with the car to his left exactly and then full lock straight away whilst progressing slowly then when he can see the license plate start to straighten the wheel. That would make your parking perfect .

I passed my test last week agowith 4 minors thanks to your videos! I hope everyone that have their driving test to pass!

I passed my test 3 months and I’m still watching these for some reason

Brandon just has test day nerves, had it myself for my test too, you can't even answer the most easy silly questions, it happens and is completely normal, just chill

even tho I passed my license 10 years ago I still find those videos interesting to watch :D

I did the same thing, the lesson before my test I jumped a red and blocked at least 5 people. But still passed the test. It’s definitely just nerves, I’m sure Brandon will pass 👍🏽

its on the day before the test is where it all comes, nerves, trying not to mess up, forgetting small things. I bloody cried like a week before the test because I thought I failing on all the small things and it wasn't going right, not in the right headspace etc. But i knew I could do it, just have to pass with confidence. Don't worry brandon! You got this! Its better to let it all out and mess up than to go into that test doing stuff wrong. I hope you passed though!

I’ve missed a bunch of these since uni, I hope whatever it is was a good outcome!

Did my first mock the day before my test. 13 faults including what would have been a major when I didn't look pulling out the car park. Next day 4 faults and a pass. Sometimes it's the day. Don't let bad moments ruin your confidence!

i used to lose concentration a lot on lessons. my instructor would get frustrated and rightly so, only trying to make sure u pass at the end of the day