Driving Test Route Walkthrough at Tolworth Driving Test Centre
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
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Francis Noakes talks you through all the driving test tips on everything to look out for, everything you need to know and what to do to pass your driving test at Tolworth driving test centre in London.
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I literally watched this vid before my test and got this route and passed
haha SO lucky! Congrats!!! 👏
Never drove in Tolworth before but when my instructor found the slot for Tolworth, I came to youtube to watch this video and I watched it about 20 times. Yesterday, I passed and I can confidently say this video is the sole reason I passed. It was like I have driven there before so many times because this driving test route is where I drove thru. Thank you for the video.
I passed my test today with only two minor faults. Your videos were incredibly helpful, not just for the knowledge but also for boosting my confidence and mental control. Thank you, Francis!
This video was from 2 years ago, just wanna know when you did your exam if the test route is still the same?
@@TfDotmAkp Hi. To clarify, I was commenting on Francis’ channel in general.
I passed my test last week at Tolworth and I was taken to a New Malden route due to heavy traffic in other areas that day.
I believe this particular route is still one of the current routes. My first test back in February was almost the same. Good luck.
I just took my test today and passed! In the final few days before the test I started watching your videos and your energy and enthusiasm gave me the lift I needed to approach the test confidently and pass! Thank you so much! Good luck to everyone else taking their test soon, you've got this!
I just love this guy... he is the best driving instructor in the UK in my opinion. Never met him, just watched his tutorial videos and he just knows how to teach brilliantly. I appreciate you, Francis..
Love this Samuel thank you I appreciate this so much!!
A Massive Thank you to my Brother Fransis .I paased my Test today in Tolworth with one minor mistake . Thank you very much for your video's
I had this exact test route; passed with 1 minor thanks to you! Thank you so much for really emphasizing how important it is to consider the test as different stages rather than an actual full test, it truly helped! Thank you so much!
Just passed my test in Tolworth yesterday with only 3 minors (going 20 in a 30 zone). Your vid helped, even thought I had a completely different route
Thank you Francis! I watched your videos a few times and yesterday I passed the driving test in Tolworth. It was a huge accomplishment for me as I'm 40 and thought maybe it was too late, but I did it! There were two things I learned from your videos. 1) Positive mindset: your energy has a huge impact on your driving, and 2) Talk to yourself while driving: just like you do in your videos, vocalizing what I was seeing, thinking or steps to take helped me focused better and the examiner found it very entertaining 😂
haha talking definitely helps!! thanks for watching Ken and congrats on PASSING 🤩👏
@@DrivingSchoolTV hello Francis, I was watching your video for positive mindset, do you take mock tests in Tolworth? ( I am driving automatic cars only ) also how can I contact with you for booking
Today I have passed my test in Tolworth. Thank you very much for your great video. The test routes were different where the examiner took to me. But, your video is absolutely beneficial. Please continue to make much more videos like this. Lots of love!!
Thank you Francis! I watched this video an hour before my test and I passed first time in Tolworth with 4 minors. I went on a different route though. (I went right instead of left at the start).
Good luck to everyone who will be doing their test in Tolworth!
Watched this just before my test today, didn’t get this route but it helped so much and so have all your other vids. Passed first time!
Yyyeeeesssssss!!!!!! Congrats, glad we could help!!
I have passed my exam yesterday at Tolworth with 4 minors. And guess what? I got exactly same route 😂 and honestly I watched this video more then 10 times. So happy 😁 thank you so much for this video and other videos. Very helpful
Haha thanks that’s so lucky!! Congrats on passing and enjoy that license!!! 🎉🥳👏
Got my test at Tolworth next Monday, thank you for this video! I'll definitely rewatch it to get into a positive mindset and ease the nerves :)
Good luck!! Remember you know how to drive and that's all they want to see. Let us know how you get on!
@@DrivingSchoolTV Will do!
@@DrivingSchoolTV failed my test today in the first 2 minutes, got way too nervous and ended up stalling 3 times in a row 😂 Oh well, there is always next time..
Francis - Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of your brilliant content and making driving fun and engaging. Passed my test at Tolworth yeaterday morning at 8.15am and had a very similar route to this so felt like i knew what to expect and where to go without obsessing over the TomTom. This video and the one where you take a test with Shannon in Tolworth are essential viewing for anyone taking their test there. Thanks so much, and keep up all of your superb content!
Love this!! Tysm 🤩 congrats on passing!!!
Thanks very much!!!
You are the best driving instructor I've seen on here like ever! Subbed!
Dropped in to get a feel of the Tolworth area, coming down from Wales to sit my Module 2 motorcycle test round here.
Yesss😁😁😁 thank you so much! Dont forget to check out the insta and also, if you fancy it you could always vote for me at the first car awards 😉
Excellent video. I’ve just had my Uxbridge m/c test cancelled because of the Queen’s funeral and it’s been rearranged at Tolworth so I’m quickly trying to get it into the Tolworth state of mind.
Thanks Andrew!! You’ll also find these videos helpful for Tolworth! Good luck with your bike test! 😊
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I had my test in Tolworth yesterday!! Passed on first attempt. I have watched your Video many times and it was very helpful. But test route was different!!
Did you drive on the A3? (I’ve got my test on Monday)
@@kreshnikkona3866 I did
Your video was really useful and instrumental in me passing my test at Tolworth yesterday…thank you 👍🏽.
I got my 1st exam in a month and Tolworth was the only driving test i was able to get. I'm from Newham so I'm on the other side of London from Tolworth, but this is way easier than Wanstead, the roundabouts are light-work as well as the route from what I can see compared to my local 4 lane roundabout 😂
I passed today @ Tolworth , your videos have really helped. It was very similar to this route
Yay so pleased it helped! Congrats on the pass enjoy that license!
This was fun to watch, I have a slot for October in this centre but hopefully, I can find an earlier slot. Thanks
Good luck with practicing for your test! We have a mock test a Tolworth out tomorrow!! Hope you enjoy watching that too 😀
Thanks for this video I passed my test at Tolworth 🎉
Great video 😊 Please continue to do more of these!
Will do!
Thanks for the help! Passed today!
I passed today thanks to your videos 🙌🏽
My driving test is at Tolworth in around 2 weeks time.I'm mainly confident with most aspects of driving. But i have still some areas for improvement:
1) planning ahead in some circumstances where you need good and early observations. Good examples include 9:06 and 18:25. I'm pretty sure these moments are what most likely to lead me to failing a test but im working on this as its my biggest weakness
2) correct lane positioning - again related to road planning
sometimes i get confused which lane to be in approaching a roundabout if the road markings aren't clear or i have a tendency to be in the wrong lane approaching a 2nd or 3rd exit and cutting across another road user
I think no.1 is related to a lack of road experience at times especially if im driving somewhere im not familiar with
Ofc there are other general areas i need to brush up on like reverse bay/parallel parking (more the process rather than the driving ability), consistent mirror checking, correct signalling at the right times, observing pedestrians who are about to cross a road and preparing to stop but ive shown to be able to do these things well but not ALL of the time. I'm naturally quite a cautious and patient driver who wont take any risks which ive got going for myself.
I think the only that scares me when driving is when trying to filter in with the traffic when joining a dual carriageway - especially if its busy, everything else im fine with.
The advice about test drivers rushing or dwelling on a potential mistake were great things to point out. I will definitely make sure I don't do this myself in the test
howd it go??
Although didn't get this route, it was still very helpful as a set route to practice before the test. Thanks!
Soooo helpfully, this whole video 🤩
🙌🏾 clear straight forward video with a lot of information! Thank you!
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An absolute saviour!! This is soo helpful
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“Everyone knows someone really, really stupid whose got a driving license”.....I already have a few people in mind haha.
😂 I'm sure you do! Are you scared to drive with them
@@DrivingSchoolTV I'm scared of crossing the road and said really really stupid person is driving! I knew someone who couldn't differentiate between a shopping trolley and a pram cause he wasn't wearing his glasses (he said he forgot to!!). If he can drive and I can't.....I have no hope! lol
Wow, it's the best driving lesson video. Keep it up
back studying this before my test in 3 weeks! btw 19:28 the word you're looking for is passive ;)
this guy is such a good talker
I have drove/drive this places/routes many times with my instructor. And i got Driving exam at Tolworth 7th of March and I really want this route to come very familiar with it and very confident that I will pass. I’m very worried, nervous 😩 etc i really want to pass this. Can’t spend more money honestly
I'm in the same boat, got mine on the 22nd of Feb. Hope it goes well for you!
I've my test on October 22nd in tolowrth on my own automatic car hope I could find a manual car with instructor like you 🤞
I have my test there tomorrow! Wish me luck!😂. Thank you for producing such an amazing video.
How did it go??
Great video, thanks!!! Do you do mock test drive and actual teaching? I am driving automatic car.
Hi all - I have a slot booked for Saturday the 12th June at 8am at Tolworth centre however I am not near ready yet! if you are based in west London and have a slot booked for August (before the 23rd) because my theory certificate expires on that day please let me know so we can swap :)
great video .I like it. I get exam at Tolworth next month .
I watched this video, was so helpful! I passed 😆
Congrats Lilian!!
is it actually necessary to signal when pulling out from being asked to pull over?
Hey Rhys yes definitely necessary to signal when pulling away from a parked position, every time. And don't forget your mirrors and blind spot check!
How many routes are there for tolworth
My driving test is here tommrow let’s hope it’s this route
How did you get on??
Hey Francis, my test is in 6 days in Tolworth. However I have never had a lesson in Tolworth before but as this was the only test I could find I booked it. This video was so helpful. Thank you.
Question how I go about getting in touch with you to do a mock test before my test?
Hey Shackae if your test is in 6 days I wouldn't be able to help with a mock test, sorry!!! But good luck on your driving test and if it doesn't go to plan let me know and we'll see if we can help you out for the next one!
@@DrivingSchoolTV well do 💪🏽
Please do yeading west London
You amazing fracis
Francis, thank you very much for your videos, I prepared very well with them. There was no sat-nav part in my test, the examiner first directed me as a nav sat, and after in the examiner direction part, he told me to follow the signs to London, follow the signs to A3, to follow to signs to .... He tried until I made a mistake. I completed the test with 2 clearance driver faults and 1 junction turn serious fault and I failed, although there were no upcoming cars at the serious fault moment. I watched more than hundred videos before the test but I have never come across a test like this, have you ever heard this kind of test session?
Ahh sorry to hear that that’s disappointing! Yeah 4/5 driving tests follow a satnav and 1/5 follow road signs instead. He should have let you know this in the explanation at the beginning of the test. I’ve got a video in Morden of a signs test route. You were at Tolworth though, right? What happened at the junction to get a serious fault?
@@DrivingSchoolTV Yes, it was at Tolworth, I don't know the exact location but there was a petrol station at the traffic lights in the opposite side of our way, I saw the sign to turn right where the examiner told me to follow. the road was dual carriageway and I think due to the petrol station there was no curb in the middle of dual carriageway, suddenly a car went out from the petrol station and joined our carriageway by cutting in me. Suddenly I thought it was one way road and passed to the other side like 2 metres distance just like going in to the petrol station, the road was empty but the examiner interfered with the steering and told I am going to the wrong side.
Thank you I have mine in tolworth in may 2021 👍
🙌🙌 Good luck!!! Make sure you let us know how you get on 🤞🤞
@@DrivingSchoolTV thanks! I live in north London so won’t be too familiar , only thing that scares me is that hook roundabout
Will you have time to practice in the area?
Follow us on insta tds.tv and dm us, we arent taking on new students right now because of covid but we will see what we can do 😁
Literally took me on same route and got passed in second attempt
🙌 congrats on passing!!! 🤩🥳
What post code did you put in for this route? or waypoints?
Hey Sean, i have a few of the routes recorded. If you're familiar with the area you could note down the areas and then go there and practice! 😊
Yesterday i d took test in tolworth and failed with a serious fault of speeding at 28 in a 20 zone. Examiner told me that it happened near at Hook roundabout. But still I could nt recognise the area. Do you think the 20 is clearly mentioned in all along tolworth test routes?
Got my test here tommorow, I'm soo nervous!
How did it go?
On the Tolworth tower road would you recommend not using the bus lane if it is near the end of your test as they usually get you to turn right on one of those roads and turning from the left lane could be complicated?
Thanks so much for the video, I have my test in 5 days and I’m very nervous, have you got any tips on not being so nervous or certain things to do before the test that will help me to not be nervous :)
Believe in yourself!! That Is the most important thing 😊 can you drive? Ok well it’s just a test to see if you can drive and if you’ve practiced roundabouts, junctions, manoeuvres etc with your instructor 100 times… so you’ll be fine!!! Also have a banana before the potassium helps 😉
Hi, do you have any tips specifically for Tolworth please?
I see u with that new car 🚙
Haha nah not a new car it's just a courtesy car while mine is in the garage getting repaired! The engine on this fiesta isn't big enough for me 😉
The Driving School TV hahah😜
If a zebra crossing as an island do I need to stop when the pedestrian is on left starting to cross?
If the pedestrian is cruising towards you then you should stop. If they’re crossing away from you then you can go once they’re at the island 😊
Thanks! But I'm sorry I meant to say " if the pedestrian starts to cross from the right! My bad
Is this actually a test route? The only roundabouts were first exit
Yep. They're not published anymore so I use an app to record them when my real learners drive them with an examiner 😉
Ah I’ve got my ADI PT2 in Tolworth and I’m looking for routes as I don’t know the area. What do you type into the satnav?
Can see you’ve gone to scilly isles roundabout but other than that I’m lost 😂😂😂😝
Oh my gosh that's exciting! Why tolworth? How are you feeling about it? There are pkenty of tolworth routes on CZcams but also talk to other local adis/pdis who might give you some tips of places to get to know. Good luck let us know how you get on!!
@@DrivingSchoolTV haha thank you! No reason other than it was the closest test centre with dates. I actually passed my driving test in Tolworth and remember it actually being a nice place to drive. Other than being completely lost.
I’ve watched videos but because I don’t know the area I’m struggling to figure out where they’ve driven 😂😂😂 thanks I guess I’ll just have to drive and figure it out.
Very excited to complete part 2 and get my pink license. Noticed you said that on the video too.
Can you ask to follow a Satnav, instead of road signs? or should you just go with what they tell you- I was under the assumption that all tests nowadays will be done with a satnav
Hey Yasmeen! 4 in 5 tests get a satnav, the other 1 gets road signs, so you need to be good at both and you can't ask for a satnav because it's your preference. But if you find reading road signs difficult because of something like dyslexia you can indicate this when you book your test and your examiner should take that into consideration when deciding on whether you follow a satnav or signs
@@DrivingSchoolTV Thank you, that is good to know!!
At the 1st round about, did you have the signals on? If yes which one ? Thank you in advance
It's the Third exit.
So you will need the RIGHT signal on before approaching the roundabout. Keep the RIGHT signal on until you pass the second exit, then switch your LEFT signal on before exiting (third exit) the roundabout.
What time was this taken ?
Around lunchtime
Which route is better/ easier please, Tolworth or Morden? And which test centre has nicer examiners?
In my opinion I would say Morden is slightly easier in terms of routes and they have much nicer examiners! Not easier to pass with just perhaps more friendly :)
-Francis
Ur a legend
You went through the middle of the tunnel @ 9:15 which would be a fail my man
Can I give my automatic mock test for Tolworth to you?
Do you have an automatic car?
@@DrivingSchoolTV yes but its not on my name
19.20 my instructor said that the lines under the bridge are for the lorries and trucks. That you don’t have wait if a car is coming towards you. I’m confused now if a car comes do I wait at the bridge or continue ?
Good question! What I should have explained better. The road markings do indicate that it's only wide enough for one vehicle but with two small cars passing either way they can fit through. Analyse how much of the road the car coming towards you is taking up. If it's a wide van/truck/lorry then you'd need to consider a hold back. If you've got a Fiat 500 coming towards you then carry on for sure
@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you. I will remember that if I get this route on my test.
Is there any problem to adjust the mirror when we do parallel parking or bay parking
That's fine. But remember to adjust it back again or the examiner will know you're not checking your mirrors properly!
@@DrivingSchoolTV thanks
Can you please give me one mock test 😀
Francis, if you fail the test they say to wait 10 days to book again. Is it advisory to practice more or mandatory? Can I book a new test the day after I fail? Thanks
Hey 👋
You can book one as soon as you fall but it won’t show you dates within 10 days of your last test 😊
@@DrivingSchoolTV Thank you
do u do mock tests at tolworth?
Yep!!! Tolworth mock test coming on Monday!! 😊
do you give driving lessons? what is your school name is?
check us out @tds.tv on instagram!
1 week left before I’m here 😬
GOOD LUCK!!!!
0:17 forget driving lessons; looks like someone needs lessons on how to cross the road lol
10:30 opposite a junction is also a no-no when pulling up right?
Hi francis tolworth or hithergreen which is easier routes ?
Hither green all day long
@@DrivingSchoolTV mitcham or hithergreen ?
Is there another test route at Tolworth?
Yes, there’s multiple. I took a right from the driving centre for mine and ended up at Hook roundabout towards Esher and Staines within 5 minutes.
@@tweetypieplansandreads Oh! I hope you've passed!
@@lawd.9829 I did thankfully! It wasn’t my best drive, I will admit, but I was safe and I passed. I’ve been driving for years, I just needed to switch over my licence and even with my experience I was a bucket of nerves. But in all honesty, it was a quick test and the examiner was quite nice although I’ve heard he’s the harshest marker.
Top tip: make it obvious that you’re checking your mirrors, even if it’s just by saying it out loud like a checklist. That’s what most of my minors were for.
@@tweetypieplansandreads Congratulations!
Understood! I will say what I'm doing while driving like "New road, check mirrors etc."
Thank you for the tip! 😁
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When you entered the road at 25:29 you was in third gear. Isn’t this road a 20 mph road?
You can still be in third gear and do 20mph