Y’all I passed my drivers test yesterday first try after watching all your videos just for 1 day and she said I was a excellent driver and where did I learn all these tips from ‼️
Hi Teo’s World - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
I wish my driving instructor was this patient lol I got shouted at a lot of times and asked “what are you doing?” At one point I almost cried and shouted back to tell her to talk to me properly because her shouting was making me nervous and causes me to make more mistakes lol
Thank you so much for all of your videos Rick, just wanted to let you know that I’m 37 years old and I was super afraid to take my behind the wheel test for so many years due to a fatal car accident I had when I was younger with some of my family members. To make the story short I couldn’t even get in the car for years, anyways I was brave and started practicing my driving little by little about a year ago so I can at least take my kids to school, I made my first behind the wheel appointment back in April and didn’t pass because I didn’t do my mirror checks. I booked my second appointment the next day after I failed and had my second behind the wheel test last week and finally passed. Between that time frame I found your videos and watched all of them probably more than twice, so I wanted to Thank you because I feel like I passed thanks to you and all of your great advice. I would like to tell all of the younger viewers that if I did it at 37 years old you guys can do it too, to always drive safely because driving is not a joke it’s a privilege so take it seriously and always follow the driving rules. Thank you so much Rick!
I'm literally just now learning to drive at 40. My daughter who is 18 got her learners a year ago and I just got mine in June thanks to his tips to pass the knowledge test. My daughter has her 2nd road test Sept 3rd and I'm encouraging her to watch your videos.
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
Hi Edis Corbo - that is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
I came across your CZcams channel two day to my behind the wheel test. I had my test today and I am happy to say that I PASSED!!!!!! These videos were very helpful and I could hear you saying “I can do this” … thank you so much!
Hi Ifunaya Ezike - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Good luck, Arielle. 💖 I have full confidence that you will do well and succeed in getting your license. An amazing teacher is right beside you to help and guide you to that point. 👌
That's tremendous my friend. I'm sure winter is a good season for you because you can stay home and no one asks questions!! 🙂All the very best my friend. Cheers Rick
I watched you A LOT when I was practicing for my driver test in los angeles california! And although you’re from canada and the laws are a bit different, you’ve helped me tremendously! I passed with only 2 errors and on my first try! Thank you and that is so cool i wish you could teach my son how to drive… in 13 years! (Hes turning 3 this year) 😁
Hi Jelly17 - that's awesome news my friend. Look me up when your son hits 16 and I might be able to help you out. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I too did the similar things twice, turning left when the instructor said turn right.. got my full license last month and it's just awesome! Thanks for these videos.. Good luck to all other folks waiting for license..
Hi Koushik Mandal - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi chikaHansTO - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
@@smartdrivetest my update for today: I passed! I'm so grateful :) thank you so much :) I'm very pleased with my instructor, she didn't even bother to let me do the reverse parking and it did not take much time and we're back to the center right away. The only thing that she told me is that I need to be careful to drive on highways and did not even tell me if I lose points. Am I just lucky? or just did it with confidence. Thank you again 😊
Hi Ciarra Rose - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hi Maryam Fields - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hi M Hallmann video - that is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hey Rick , I passed my road test on the first time on July 16, 21 . Left you a email but I understand you are very busy person, want to thank you for the advice and videos they help me tremendously.
Hi Sandra Hoskins - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hey Rick, I go for my N test tomorrow at 1Im a good driver and know that my skills are far more advanced then what there looking for. Despite that I’m extremely nervous and scared of messing up. Your videos are helping a lot thanks!
Hi dqson - Any one who's getting tested is going to be a bit nervous my friend. This vid may help: czcams.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/video.html Good luck on your test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Learning to drive is mildly stressful. I had to do my level 3 first aid for work and Oh my god that was a hard course. I had the shakes during the practical exam! I passed that course but it was the hardest course I have ever taken. The knowledge was not not hard to learn it was the practical stuff that was hard. It was a two week 5 days a week course that ran for 80 hours total. Learning to drive just seems anti-climatic in comparison. I'm 45 so maybe my life experiences just lowers the stress. Sure the first time in a car with the instructor was nerve wracking but I adjusted and now having done 8 lessons I am much more comfortable in the car. I plan to keep taking two lessons a week until I am at a point the instructor says I can pass the road test for my N. I plan to have at least 100 hours of practice with at least 25 to 30 in a car with instructor. I am of the opinion getting professional lessons with an accredited ICBC trained instructor just makes perfect sense. I plan to spend time learning further after getting my N too. I don't want to develop bad habits. I also want to learn to drive correctly and master the skills needed so I can have my independence from public transit.
Hi ne0rmatrix - you are right my friend - life experiences make different things relative. And if you've had other tougher experiences, then yes, you might find driving less stressful. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Good lesson. I've been teaching driving for 42 years. The lesson was very good. I would only make one suggestion. When giving directions for turns, the Instructor said (paraphrase) 'turn right at the intersection' I would suggest a minor change in wording. Always give the intersection before the direction. So "At the upcoming intersection, turn right." Many inexperienced drivers are hanging on the Instructor's every word. When they hear "turn right", they may turn right then. You could end up in a driveway (or worse). It's rare but I've ridden with many instructors and I've seen it happen.
Thank you for your kind words my friend. In which part of the world do you teach? And yes, you are correct - language matter with students. I usually work out a system with the student before heading out on to the road - controlled and uncontrolled intersections. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I'm in Western NY. And yup, everyone communicates slightly differently, so establishing the meanings of certain words is important ("stop", "brake", "speed up" and the ever important phrase "my car", meaning I am taking control and you need to take hands and feet off the controls). I've been training Instructors for about 30 years. Now that I'm retired, I find I miss teaching both Students and Instructors.
@@patrickscott3740 - Western NY - you're in the Finger Lakes - Buffalo region there. Teaching is in our blood my friend. We like to help others and see them succeed. There's nothing like that expression when a young driver passes his/her test for the first time - that never gets old. All the very best, Cheers Rick
The atmosphere is quite relaxing! You patiently and strictly guided everything! I'm also in a city in BC, Canada, and I have a self-employed driving school instructor, and honestly this guy teaches really good stuff. But he's okay with any mistakes (yelling for just a little mistake, followed by rude name-calling ), but he's always stressing that I'm responsible for you, and I know that's right. So I actually respect him very much all the time, but every time I go home I break down and want to cry. Even so, I really didn't lose faith in driving. At some crossroads he urged me to go quickly, you are too slow, what are you doing? ? !! Yelling like that, but he never swears at me (though I know he'd love to). And with some of his yelling I started to lose some of my cool judgment, I even got scolded for losing my mind and braking hard at the intersection (it's very dangerous!) and then he said you shouldn't drive if you don't want to kill yourself. I actually had a good time with another driving instructor（humm kind old man）, but his schedule was too tight（Can't practice with him all the time）. My road test was in two weeks, so I found this driving instructor and he had a lot of time, which was an advantage. So I don't know how to tell him I have these concerns, who knows? Maybe after I'm frank with him, he'll say you don't think it suits you and get out lol~
Hi Theburden Issweet - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
You're actually not alone my friend. See this vid: czcams.com/video/V8PIQ0xLKUQ/video.html Where in the world are you working to get your license? All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi ceelyne84 - that's the daughter of my friend. Yes, it helps to see instructors working with students. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
Hi Mantuaa - that is BRILLIANT news! Thank you for your kind words. Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hi Code Camp - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
It's good to move your head and not just your eyes because you can see down the roads, see how fast cars are approaching it, if they seem to be concentrating. It's not just doing it for the examiner, it's more about defensive driving. A new driver can never have enough awareness.
You are "oh soooo right" my friend. See this vid: czcams.com/video/TrtgVbd87SY/video.html Most drivers are NOT reading and responding to what's going on in the driving environment. Too many think they have to have good reaction time. Rather, they should be observing and maintaining enough space so that they can read and respond to what's going on in the traffic environment. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi B i a n ć a R a c - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Mr.Marinara - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Every damn time on the ad when Rick says that this is brought to you by the Course package it sounds very much like he is saying this is brought to you by a Coors package like a Coors 6 pack or 12 pack.
Hi Joshua's Guitar - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hi Gail McShan - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
If you can see the STOP line, you're too far back from the intersection my friend. Stop just as the STOP line rolls out of sight in front of the car. See this vid: czcams.com/video/dQH1puYzMlM/video.html Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Hi David Gonzalez - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
Hi Gizzy - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hiya! Just came across your page! Thanks for the information, I looked through your playlists on how to pass your drivers test for several states, is Nevada in the works ? :)
Hello I have a question can a foreigner travel to USA or Canada and study to get a driving licences/ my brother already have it all but he wants to work in Canada or USA is it possible 😊
Unfortunately no my friend. You have to be a permanent resident of that country to get a driver's license there. Have a look at the immigration website for the country you're thinking of coming to. Cheers Rick
Hey, I hope all is well. Thank you for all your videos, they helped me understand and pass my ACZ license. I still have to do my practicle test and was wondering if you have a video about schedule 1 ? Not sure if it's called something different where you are from but I live in Ontario.
Hi @najib2122 - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
im a little nervous for my first lesson with my driving instructor, i did not know u were supposed to stop at the corner of a stop sign if there's no crosswalk, or line. 😅
No wonder I failed my road test yesterday 😤 if you ever come to surrey please teach me how to drive 🥺 i have wasted a thousand on lessons and have learnt nothing that I needed to learn
Hi iiRebel Rose - for reversing, this is the vid my friend: czcams.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/video.html For handling the steering wheel, are you asking about going forward, or reversing? All the best, Cheers Rick
Do u guys have trainers in Buffalo? i have a drivers license and occasionally had to drive but after moving to Buffalo i see its much needed here and im sometimes afraid to get the car in freeway where speed is above 40.
Hello, May I ask the type of vehicle She is using to practice? New driver here and planning on getting a pre-owned truck. Is this a good idea or smaller cars for now? Hope to hear from you😀
Hi Aimeelin Sison - Arielle is driving a Hyundai Elantra my friend. I would suggest getting whatever vehicle you're comfortable driving. Perhaps go to the dealership and test drive a few vehicles to see which you prefer. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
My nephew went for his license and the instructor failed him for not using the camera,the guy told him tgat he has to use the camera to back up and park
This is the video you seek: czcams.com/video/BEJED-3Swzw/video.html Drop us a note if we can help further. And we're confident that your nephew will pass on the next go. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I’m not sure I agree with him on some points, I feel the round about point is definitely flawed. Not sure I’m grasping what we teach in driving instructor school
Rick, I have to ask, are you a licensed instructor? Driver training isn't just about passing a road test. It's about learning the right attitudes and skills to keep you safe and confident on the road. Whether you’re new to driving or would like to refresh your skills, there's a course that's right for you. -Quoted from ICBCs website
Hi addison edens - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
Hi Jim jones - she had a lot of driving prior to me helping her out. We just needed to get the skills and abilities in place for the test. All the best, Cheers Rick
If you look through the other driver's I've helped: CHARLIE: czcams.com/video/zubpcPgLvIQ/video.html GAVIN: czcams.com/video/RG_3hwGv38c/video.html and KAILLAH: czcams.com/video/D4yHA8LhBDw/video.html - they've all had previous driving experience. It's rare for a driving instructor to get a student that doesn't have any driving experience. Most new drivers are in the GDL program and have had their learner's permit for a year. They've usually had some driving before preparing for their test. When their test is a few days away - that's when they get driving lessons. All the best, Cheers Rick
Geez…what is the deal with teenage girls these days? Did she really blame him for her mistake? He pointed right and said to turn right but she told him he pointed left and that’s why she went left. 🥴😩 She also argued with him pretty much when he said, “Scan”. She said, “Well I do…” No. You weren’t scanning and it doesn’t matter if you were, don’t talk back to adults who are trying to help you. I know most people watching this video will be teenagers so this comment may get some heat but I don’t care. When I was her age, no way would I have said anything like that to an adult. Ever. Kids truly are different these days. No manners.
Y’all I passed my drivers test yesterday first try after watching all your videos just for 1 day and she said I was a excellent driver and where did I learn all these tips from ‼️
Hi Teo’s World - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Congratulations girl.
Congratulations girl.
Congratulations
@@smartdrivetest where are you located?
I wish my driving instructor was this patient lol I got shouted at a lot of times and asked “what are you doing?” At one point I almost cried and shouted back to tell her to talk to me properly because her shouting was making me nervous and causes me to make more mistakes lol
@@mikaelagomez3430 same here... My instructor makes me feel nervous because of how he use to talk to me. I consume too much time before I get in mind.
Thank you so much for all of your videos Rick, just wanted to let you know that I’m 37 years old and I was super afraid to take my behind the wheel test for so many years due to a fatal car accident I had when I was younger with some of my family members. To make the story short I couldn’t even get in the car for years, anyways I was brave and started practicing my driving little by little about a year ago so I can at least take my kids to school, I made my first behind the wheel appointment back in April and didn’t pass because I didn’t do my mirror checks. I booked my second appointment the next day after I failed and had my second behind the wheel test last week and finally passed. Between that time frame I found your videos and watched all of them probably more than twice, so I wanted to Thank you because I feel like I passed thanks to you and all of your great advice. I would like to tell all of the younger viewers that if I did it at 37 years old you guys can do it too, to always drive safely because driving is not a joke it’s a privilege so take it seriously and always follow the driving rules.
Thank you so much Rick!
I'm literally just now learning to drive at 40. My daughter who is 18 got her learners a year ago and I just got mine in June thanks to his tips to pass the knowledge test. My daughter has her 2nd road test Sept 3rd and I'm encouraging her to watch your videos.
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
Thank you so much Rick, literally passed my driver’s test because of your videos! You’re the man, wish nothing but the best
Hi Edis Corbo - that is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
The instructor is so knowledgeable,confident and so well aware of his job
Thank you for your kind words. Drop us a note if you have questions. All the very best, Cheers Rick
“Well, my momma said…” lmao 😂 here we go !!
I have my test on the 29th and I’m binging his videos lol, They’re helping me a lot.
Hi samuelx23 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
mines on the 29th too! good luck you got it🙂
@@frannypants2294 same to you too. Hope we do great!!
@Nate Ellis Congrats, I’m taking my test tomorrow morning
Mine on 28th 😨
I came across your CZcams channel two day to my behind the wheel test. I had my test today and I am happy to say that I PASSED!!!!!! These videos were very helpful and I could hear you saying “I can do this” … thank you so much!
Hi Ifunaya Ezike - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Good luck, Arielle. 💖 I have full confidence that you will do well and succeed in getting your license. An amazing teacher is right beside you to help and guide you to that point. 👌
Hi Lightning Farron - thank you my friend. How's your winter there? All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest You're welcome. Winter is lovely. 🙂
That's tremendous my friend. I'm sure winter is a good season for you because you can stay home and no one asks questions!! 🙂All the very best my friend. Cheers Rick
I watched you A LOT when I was practicing for my driver test in los angeles california! And although you’re from canada and the laws are a bit different, you’ve helped me tremendously! I passed with only 2 errors and on my first try! Thank you and that is so cool i wish you could teach my son how to drive… in 13 years! (Hes turning 3 this year) 😁
Hi Jelly17 - that's awesome news my friend. Look me up when your son hits 16 and I might be able to help you out. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I too did the similar things twice, turning left when the instructor said turn right.. got my full license last month and it's just awesome! Thanks for these videos.. Good luck to all other folks waiting for license..
Hi Koushik Mandal - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest You are the best Rick.. Keep up the great work!
Thank you my friend. And thank you for being part of the smart driver community. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
I'm trying to be calm but my heart is pounding.. I hope I can pass my driving test later in 5hours. Thank you for your videos it was very helpful 😊
Hi chikaHansTO - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
@@smartdrivetest my update for today: I passed! I'm so grateful :) thank you so much :) I'm very pleased with my instructor, she didn't even bother to let me do the reverse parking and it did not take much time and we're back to the center right away. The only thing that she told me is that I need to be careful to drive on highways and did not even tell me if I lose points.
Am I just lucky? or just did it with confidence. Thank you again 😊
You are my favorite instructor to watch, your videos are so helpful! I passed my road test on the first try yesterday!! So thank you!
Hi Ciarra Rose - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Just passed my test this morning ! This channel has helped so much - thank you :-)
Hi Maryam Fields - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
The shoulder check explanation is super helpful!
Passed my test today, thanks for your great lessons
Hi M Hallmann video - that is *_STUPENDOUS_* news!
Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hey Rick , I passed my road test on the first time on July 16, 21 . Left you a email but I understand you are very busy person, want to thank you for the advice and videos they help me tremendously.
Hi Sandra Hoskins - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Hey Rick, I go for my N test tomorrow at 1Im a good driver and know that my skills are far more advanced then what there looking for. Despite that I’m extremely nervous and scared of messing up. Your videos are helping a lot thanks!
Hi dqson - Any one who's getting tested is going to be a bit nervous my friend.
This vid may help: czcams.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/video.html
Good luck on your test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Learning to drive is mildly stressful. I had to do my level 3 first aid for work and Oh my god that was a hard course. I had the shakes during the practical exam! I passed that course but it was the hardest course I have ever taken. The knowledge was not not hard to learn it was the practical stuff that was hard. It was a two week 5 days a week course that ran for 80 hours total. Learning to drive just seems anti-climatic in comparison. I'm 45 so maybe my life experiences just lowers the stress. Sure the first time in a car with the instructor was nerve wracking but I adjusted and now having done 8 lessons I am much more comfortable in the car. I plan to keep taking two lessons a week until I am at a point the instructor says I can pass the road test for my N. I plan to have at least 100 hours of practice with at least 25 to 30 in a car with instructor. I am of the opinion getting professional lessons with an accredited ICBC trained instructor just makes perfect sense. I plan to spend time learning further after getting my N too. I don't want to develop bad habits. I also want to learn to drive correctly and master the skills needed so I can have my independence from public transit.
Hi ne0rmatrix - you are right my friend - life experiences make different things relative. And if you've had other tougher experiences, then yes, you might find driving less stressful. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Good lesson. I've been teaching driving for 42 years. The lesson was very good. I would only make one suggestion. When giving directions for turns, the Instructor said (paraphrase) 'turn right at the intersection' I would suggest a minor change in wording. Always give the intersection before the direction. So "At the upcoming intersection, turn right." Many inexperienced drivers are hanging on the Instructor's every word. When they hear "turn right", they may turn right then. You could end up in a driveway (or worse). It's rare but I've ridden with many instructors and I've seen it happen.
Thank you for your kind words my friend. In which part of the world do you teach? And yes, you are correct - language matter with students. I usually work out a system with the student before heading out on to the road - controlled and uncontrolled intersections. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I'm in Western NY. And yup, everyone communicates slightly differently, so establishing the meanings of certain words is important ("stop", "brake", "speed up" and the ever important phrase "my car", meaning I am taking control and you need to take hands and feet off the controls). I've been training Instructors for about 30 years. Now that I'm retired, I find I miss teaching both Students and Instructors.
@@patrickscott3740 - Western NY - you're in the Finger Lakes - Buffalo region there. Teaching is in our blood my friend. We like to help others and see them succeed. There's nothing like that expression when a young driver passes his/her test for the first time - that never gets old. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I have my license for 10+ years and I learned more from you than I ever did at my driver's Ed class
The atmosphere is quite relaxing! You patiently and strictly guided everything!
I'm also in a city in BC, Canada, and I have a self-employed driving school instructor, and honestly this guy teaches really good stuff. But he's okay with any mistakes (yelling for just a little mistake, followed by rude name-calling ), but he's always stressing that I'm responsible for you, and I know that's right. So I actually respect him very much all the time, but every time I go home I break down and want to cry. Even so, I really didn't lose faith in driving.
At some crossroads he urged me to go quickly, you are too slow, what are you doing? ? !! Yelling like that, but he never swears at me (though I know he'd love to). And with some of his yelling I started to lose some of my cool judgment, I even got scolded for losing my mind and braking hard at the intersection (it's very dangerous!) and then he said you shouldn't drive if you don't want to kill yourself. I actually had a good time with another driving instructor（humm kind old man）, but his schedule was too tight（Can't practice with him all the time）. My road test was in two weeks, so I found this driving instructor and he had a lot of time, which was an advantage.
So I don't know how to tell him I have these concerns, who knows? Maybe after I'm frank with him, he'll say you don't think it suits you and get out lol~
You should find another instructor. He seems very unprofessional.
@@DowellPa exactly I would say this too~just passed my N with another instructor~~
Dr. Rick, i see you turned back the hand of time and you are attracting the ladies to be featured in your videos. Congrats playa!
Hi Justin -she did well my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you! I have been watching your videos and passed my road test today, the first time! The videos were so helpful, you are a great communicator!
Hi Theburden Issweet - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
I got my license 2 days ago and I have been driving non stop. So much fun
Hi David-Wayne Smith - Thank you for your reply. Have fun.
Cheers Rick
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
I plan on taking my test next month this videos are helping me a lot to get prepared for my driving test thanks Rick
Hi david mason - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Anyone else here Ancient like me and still haven’t learned to drive yet?
You're actually not alone my friend. See this vid: czcams.com/video/V8PIQ0xLKUQ/video.html Where in the world are you working to get your license? All the best, Cheers Rick
Is this your daughter/niece? I think it's fantastic that we get to see you as an instructor with a student. Thanks for your guidance!!
Hi ceelyne84 - that's the daughter of my friend. Yes, it helps to see instructors working with students. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
Smart drive test is the best out of the rest I passed mine Monday!
Hi Mantuaa - that is BRILLIANT news! Thank you for your kind words.
Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
@@smartdrivetest for sure i am referring u to my girlfriend
Thank you my friend for the referral. That's awesome. Let us know if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed my test a couple of days ago! Your videos helped a lot, thank you so much!
Hi Code Camp - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
@@smartdrivetest hahah yeah it's exciting, I drove out to one of my favorite river spots, it was super nice.
That sounds like an incredible first drive my friend. All the very best. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
It's good to move your head and not just your eyes because you can see down the roads, see how fast cars are approaching it, if they seem to be concentrating. It's not just doing it for the examiner, it's more about defensive driving. A new driver can never have enough awareness.
You are "oh soooo right" my friend. See this vid: czcams.com/video/TrtgVbd87SY/video.html Most drivers are NOT reading and responding to what's going on in the driving environment. Too many think they have to have good reaction time. Rather, they should be observing and maintaining enough space so that they can read and respond to what's going on in the traffic environment. All the best, Cheers Rick
Why do all you people think this driving is hard? Come to Europe you’re driving a manual on much harder roads and down the tightest country lanes 😂😂
So happy you created these videos, they really help me a lot 🥰
Hi B i a n ć a R a c - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey, I commented on a post about a month ago and I’ve since Passed. I want to thank you and your videos so much, have a good night/day
Hi Mr.Marinara - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Especially in rush hour, severe weather conditions, drivers need to be vigilant, & mindful, of entering an intersection when clear, & less congestion!
Every damn time on the ad when Rick says that this is brought to you by the Course package it sounds very much like he is saying this is brought to you by a Coors package like a Coors 6 pack or 12 pack.
I won Rick. I passed. Thank you Rick!
Hi Joshua's Guitar - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
@@smartdrivetest Surething!
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Rick is amazing!
Hi Gail McShan - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is when am starting to learn how to drive i need more of it
The dmv where i did my test, he said that i failed many times because i did not stop before the stop line, now i always have to see the stop line before i stop.
If you can see the STOP line, you're too far back from the intersection my friend. Stop just as the STOP line rolls out of sight in front of the car. See this vid: czcams.com/video/dQH1puYzMlM/video.html Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
i dont take my test til october but im binge watching his videos like my test is tomorrow😂😂
Hi J C - happy to hear we can help out my friend. Drop us a note if we can help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for ur video I'm taking my driving test today lol
Hi David Gonzalez - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
I passed my test yesterday because of his videos
Hi Gizzy - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: czcams.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/video.html
Goodluck to all of those who are about to take the Drive Test. Trust your skills and Take a deep BREATH! ✌
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Thank you for sharing this video with us my friend...Cheer!! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi Just Driving 4K - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest hii I want take my license could you help me with this
Hiya! Just came across your page! Thanks for the information, I looked through your playlists on how to pass your drivers test for several states, is Nevada in the works ? :)
Hi Extra Ac - here's the videos for Nevada my friend: czcams.com/video/wPUPciPP46c/video.html Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Hello I have a question can a foreigner travel to USA or Canada and study to get a driving licences/ my brother already have it all but he wants to work in Canada or USA is it possible 😊
Unfortunately no my friend. You have to be a permanent resident of that country to get a driver's license there. Have a look at the immigration website for the country you're thinking of coming to. Cheers Rick
Good instructer
Did not know you guys were in Kelowna, hello from Summerland!
How are you my friend? Cheers Rick
Hey, I hope all is well. Thank you for all your videos, they helped me understand and pass my ACZ license. I still have to do my practicle test and was wondering if you have a video about schedule 1 ? Not sure if it's called something different where you are from but I live in Ontario.
Thank you for all this valuable information
Glad it was helpful!
Very smart teacher
I learned a lot from you, thanks 🙏🏻
Hi @najib2122 - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
You located in Kelowna?
Great job with the video this week
Hi Mallory Atkinson - glad you enjoyed the video my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest you’re welcome
Watching this after getting my learner's license (by some miracle), without even driven a single car yet.
im a little nervous for my first lesson with my driving instructor, i did not know u were supposed to stop at the corner of a stop sign if there's no crosswalk, or line. 😅
1st driving lesson tomorrow
Hi Penumbra - you're going to do awesome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
No wonder I failed my road test yesterday 😤 if you ever come to surrey please teach me how to drive 🥺 i have wasted a thousand on lessons and have learnt nothing that I needed to learn
Omg I AM RAGING RIGHT NOW BECAUSE THEY TOLD ME TO DO SHOULDER CHECK LIKE SHE IS DOING
I’m just confused on a few things..
when backing up do you use one or to hands?
And I seen the turning vid but is it hand over hand? Or no
Hi iiRebel Rose - for reversing, this is the vid my friend: czcams.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/video.html For handling the steering wheel, are you asking about going forward, or reversing? All the best, Cheers Rick
I want someone like you in ottawa, whom i cud learn from.Wishful thinking eh!
Great Vid.
Hi KalaDalin McFarlane - thank you my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Love it, Rick!
Hi Shotis Otis - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Do u guys have trainers in Buffalo? i have a drivers license and occasionally had to drive but after moving to Buffalo i see its much needed here and im sometimes afraid to get the car in freeway where speed is above 40.
Hello, May I ask the type of vehicle She is using to practice? New driver here and planning on getting a pre-owned truck. Is this a good idea or smaller cars for now?
Hope to hear from you😀
Hi Aimeelin Sison - Arielle is driving a Hyundai Elantra my friend. I would suggest getting whatever vehicle you're comfortable driving. Perhaps go to the dealership and test drive a few vehicles to see which you prefer. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Excellent videos. Does a student have to move to the right lane after making a left turn during a G road test?
Yes, absolutely. See this vid: czcams.com/video/ksbCcdOjwY8/video.html Drop us a note if we an help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Test is on the 13th woohoo
13th of August my friend? Cheers Rick
My man have to get my driver wheel aligned. My steering wheel intends to drift off. I have 2003 Nissan maximum
Something I can start with
Como faco o curso de instrutor de auto escola ai no usa
I passed my drivers test last week
That's tremendous news my friend. Congratulations. How's the solo driving going? All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest the solo driving going great sir I drive my mothers car almost everyday
Looks like maple ridge
I would have real bad anxiety
I heard her mention Kelowna how can I get in touch with you.
My nephew went for his license and the instructor failed him for not using the camera,the guy told him tgat he has to use the camera to back up and park
This is the video you seek: czcams.com/video/BEJED-3Swzw/video.html Drop us a note if we can help further. And we're confident that your nephew will pass on the next go. All the very best, Cheers Rick
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Where are you in the world?
I want to drive asap. Can you help me pls.
I’m not sure I agree with him on some points, I feel the round about point is definitely flawed. Not sure I’m grasping what we teach in driving instructor school
Which point are you referring to about roundabouts? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest yes
@@smartdrivetest I might have to watch again there was something else.
Rick, I have to ask, are you a licensed instructor?
Driver training isn't just about passing a road test. It's about learning the right attitudes and skills to keep you safe and confident on the road. Whether you’re new to driving or would like to refresh your skills, there's a course that's right for you.
-Quoted from ICBCs website
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Lol man they have to stay concern with the two way lane no means no when crossing always look both ways or you can get t boned
i am going to take the test soon but i hope my Instructor dosen't talk to me i am very bad at talking
Hi addison edens - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
I hope your my instructor from ohio.
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Hi salha Alshabout - Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
lol
Is this her first time driving Rick
Hi Jim jones - she had a lot of driving prior to me helping her out. We just needed to get the skills and abilities in place for the test. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest ok thanks buddy 👍
If you look through the other driver's I've helped: CHARLIE: czcams.com/video/zubpcPgLvIQ/video.html GAVIN: czcams.com/video/RG_3hwGv38c/video.html and KAILLAH: czcams.com/video/D4yHA8LhBDw/video.html - they've all had previous driving experience. It's rare for a driving instructor to get a student that doesn't have any driving experience. Most new drivers are in the GDL program and have had their learner's permit for a year. They've usually had some driving before preparing for their test. When their test is a few days away - that's when they get driving lessons. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest this was a good one Rick and it really showed alot far as backing up and parallel parking
Hi Jim jones - you are most welcome my friend. Happy to hear that we can help out my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
she so fineeeee
if it's not stick, it's not real driving tbh
She is cute.
Geez…what is the deal with teenage girls these days? Did she really blame him for her mistake? He pointed right and said to turn right but she told him he pointed left and that’s why she went left. 🥴😩
She also argued with him pretty much when he said, “Scan”. She said, “Well I do…” No. You weren’t scanning and it doesn’t matter if you were, don’t talk back to adults who are trying to help you.
I know most people watching this video will be teenagers so this comment may get some heat but I don’t care. When I was her age, no way would I have said anything like that to an adult. Ever. Kids truly are different these days. No manners.