@@samsr3371Where did you get that from? Some inferior RU-vid driving channel is my guess. It's not a fault. Only two wheels were on the roundabout which is fine.
Even though I have a full license, been driving for 10 years and we drive on the right side, I have been binge watching your videos, I absolutely love them and I'm super impressed on your teaching. Subscribed and good luck!
Sam showed us some very good driving, probably the best I've seen of your videos. She was unluckily with the parallel parking maneuver. If I had been driving the mini, for sure, I would have stopped & waited for the learner to finish!
That looked a good mock test, I failed my 3 mock tests but did pass my test the week after. I use to like chatting with my instructor and expected it to be silence on my test but the examiner was so friendly and chatty we chatted most of the way round. On my test route there are 2 mini roundabouts together and nobody seems to understand them (thankfully I’d practiced them a lot so was ok)
I passed my test two weeks ago after 15 hours of lessons (plus lots of driving with my mum), your videos definitely helped me so much as I never did a proper mock test with my instructor so at least I knew what was expected! Probably spent more time watching your videos than actually having lessons! I ended up getting 2 minors in the end which I was really happy with and have loved the freedom of being able to drive!
Think thats one of the hardest things to deal with, trying to read the mind of your instructor, ive had a few bad experiences with instructors. Really knocked my confidence
Sorry to hear about the bad experiences . I passed on a second test many years ago , and am glad for the extra learning and experience the second test afforded . My advice is don't worry about what the instructor is thinking just concentrate on your driving and doing the best drive you can .
For some reason i really enjoy watching these videos. Could be fun to add the speedometer along with the cameras so we can see how fast they are driving as well
That was a really good mock test, I know it went a bit wrong but that's the good bit! You can put those mistakes right and go and boss that test, good luck Sam and let us know how it goes.
That moment Sam asked "why did you laugh" I swear I was in stitches! she is such a lovely person. You and Sam really bounce off each other. This is one of my favourite videos.
When she moved off she gave a right hand indicator signal. Normally when doing this manoeuvre there should be nobody to signal to because of this you need to observe very attentively as in some road widths you will block the entire road. This is a wide road and the mini was able to pass after figuring out what learner was doing. If she spotted the mini late on she still has the option to signal left and select reverse gear illuminating her reversing lights. If she had done this the mini would simply drive past her without hesitation. This is not done so mini stops behind her. This is simply because mini has encountered a learner signalling right to move off down the road which then does not happen. There is scope for her to turn this into a minor fault and still have a chance of passing. 16:35
@@abdullahlatif5659 The point is when setting up the first part of the parallel parking there should be no drivers there to see it. If other drivers are around you do not start with the initial set up until they have gone.
Great video:) you drove so well Sam! I have a quick question, have my test in a few weeks time. If someone does come up behind you as you’re parallel parking should you just wait until they overtake you, and signal and put into reverse so they know what you’re doing?
In the Netherlands she would have failed for to much looking around and waiting/holding up traffic at junctions multiple times. Also I do think the parallel parking bit was not entirely her fault.. She came out of a parked space so the car coming up to her probably thought she we just drive on and not park back in. I think she should have been told to do that a few cars further on. Even tho good drive
Please avoid wearing claw clips when driving or when in the car‼️ It can be really dangerous in the event of an accident because it can impale the head, a lot of people arent aware of this 😖
5:02 "The King is going to go past". The Special Escort Group from the Metropolitan Police use blue flashing lights but NO SIRENS. They send riders ahead to manage the traffic and the party drives relatively slowly without stopping. The route they follow is only known by the lead rider who makes it up on the day for extra security. To manage the pedestrians they use whistles and shout orders and recently they started to carry guns.
Sam was very comfortable with the car. That's a important thing with driving lessons or the dreaded test. She's good but nervous at some points. OK we've all made mistakes on lessons or a mock test. Even before the parallel parking she did get a bit flustered about it. She did need more observation. If she just took her time she would have nailed it. But hey she'll get there. In my opinion Even though there was one major fault it was a good lessons and driving was good. Keep up the good work you'll get your test.
I'm approaching my 30s, am in deep poverty, live alone, have chronic illnesses and when I was in the 0 hours, short lived, traumatic job, I spent all my earnings on driving lessons, manual driving lessons with only female instructors, all of whom in some way or anorther abused me as a vulnerable student, and of course took all of my money. Each time I view RU-vid driving school learning videos i realise more and more that the fault never lied in me (I can do all the observations, emergency stops, and understand the basic cockpit drill) but in the vicious instructora. Unlike others, I didn't and don't have parents or guardians to give me private lessons and I don't have any family nor friends. I am utterly depressed tonight as someone who holds a soon to expire theory pass certificate (that took me seven attempts) but cannot even afford a single lesson never mind anything else and yet kids a decade younger than me have it all including lavish vehicles . I feel jealous, inadequate and extremely upset. I sacrificed my time, dignity, earnings for what? Yet idiot drivers continue to roam the roads! Please help me. Thank you.
You sound so bitter. These people are not at fault. Go get mental health help because going around being jealous and bitter at people who have not done you any wrong is not normal behaviour. Speak to a therapist or counselor or pastor. RU-vid comments is not the place to get help.
I don't mean to sound harsh cos I understand how it feels to have nobody to help but sometimes we need to be told truths that we may not want to hear, so from your comment it sounds like you feel very sorry for yourself which again, I understand it gets like that sometimes but the fact is the world owes you nothing and that's something I had to accept. Yes some people are extremely lucky to have family and friends and money etc, but happiness is a choice, you choose to be happy with what you have or you don't.. we have to remind ourselves that even tho we may not have it so great, we still have it better than alot of others and we have to be grateful for that cos it could always be worse. However, if you don't have the money for driving lessons then maybe it's just not for you right now, they are very expensive now but maybe one day you'll be in a better position and can afford them. You have to change your mindset and the way you look at things otherwise nothing in your life will change. I wish I could help you, I don't like seeing anyone unhappy for whatever reason but one thing you should never do is compare yourself to anyone else, it does you no good, everyone's journey is different and everyone's timing is different. I hope things improve for you and you eventually get lessons and pass
Love your work; these videos are a much-valued resource for so many. Just one question, why do you have a secondary satnav unit in addition to your car's factory-fitted device?
I see why it would be marked as serious but I disagree with the serious fault because while yes it should be a fault she was in position to reverse but the driver pulled up knowing full well the reverse was in motion therefore they would not have priority they are on the same side
For the first minor would an examiner advise the student to move over to the left or would they stay quiet. Also, moving left wasn’t really safe as someone could have came out that junction on the left on a bike into the cycle lane without looking properly.
I didn't get the Undue hesitation part in 12:04 i rewatched it multiple times and it looks like she moved off at the right time ? im probably missing something please let me know
I have 2 questions: 1. Are 3-points turns and parallel parking part of the driving test? 2. What should I do if I want to turn left but there is a cyclist on my left-hand side? Should I let them go first, or turn before them?
I envy all these young people who can afford lessons, and who within just a few hours manage to easily obtain their pass, their license and most importantly their mode of freedom!
I got lucky my parents basically forced me to get my drivers license and also paying. It cost them like 55 per lesson of 60 min + theory which is i think €30 and sadly 3 exams, passed on third attempt, they certainly spent like a grand+ on my licence.
If she had switched into gear sooner and looked around while in the middle of the road The mini would have simply chosen to go around us, they didn’t know what we were doing That’s where it got serious
@P. Norm Yes I know that, I often go there and rent cars. What I needed to know was how to do to get a permanent license. When England was part of EU you could convert and get one easy but since you left the EU I would guess the rules changed?
Yes unfortunately going into a bus lane is a serious fault as it’s not permitted unless the time allows and going into the cycle lane with a broken white line is allowed 😖
@@keith6400 they were coming down the middle, everyone behind me pulled over to the left into the lane as well. I just followed suit, didn't want to make it go around me.
@11:52 I actually thought she did really well, although you said she hesitated for too long because it was clear from her right the 2 Car's to her left should have stopped to give way to her as they could see she was on the right but NO they were in too much of a hurry 🫣🙄especially when they could see she was a learner. I would have congratulated her for being a say driver 😊, I'd rather wait 2 seconds in this world than getting to the next sooner.😊👍👍
to be honest i do not get why she received a serious mistake on the parallel parking. The car was away before she moved and he came very fast. I have seen many people saying, including my instuctor " oh do not worry about car behind, they have to wait". if they have to wait and let us finish the parking, why we can get a serious mark on this occasion?
True , I would always wait for someone to park as I know most sensible drivers would do . I know you will get a few impatient idiots but be prepared to stop and let them pass .
It is actually a serious fault and I failed my real test for the same exact reason with 3 minors just like her 😀 The fact that the car behind me was coming too fast to realise I was parking did not change the outcome.
I had my driving test last week and had as well 3 minors and 1 serious. Really stupid action I did, it was a one way road and all at the end it shows two lines, I need to go right and position left as I forgot it was a one way road! I said to the instructor, I know I suppose to stand on the right line sorry about this, I only go right as it’s safe and no cars are coming! He didn’t say anything, as soon I drove I knew I messed up but was hoping he gives a minor for it as I mentioned before driving that I was on the wrong line 😂 I should have gone left instead and go the wrong way. Now need to wait 5 months for my next test! Nice.
Why are British driving tests harder/stricter than American ones? I thought my test was hard, but people in the UK fail for not checking their mirrors at points where it would be meaningless to do so, ie. The emergency stop. You’re just moving forwards after coming to a halt, you can see there is nothing in front of you.
If you actually do a genuine emergency stop you are very vulnerable and all around awareness is crucial. Imagine stopping hard on a motorway, where is the big impact going to come from?
