How to Overtake and Change Lanes properly
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- čas přidán 7. 02. 2017
- In this driving lesson video I will show you how to change lanes safely and overtake on a, I'll also be showing you where the blind spot is and why it is so important to be aware of it. It's very important you know how to show good observation overtaking and changing lane as I will demonstrate in this driving lesson video.
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Thank you for this. I already passed my driving exam and have been issued my liscence, but i still watch your videos frequently. 👍
I still find overtaking a bit scary, especially overtaking huge trucks on the motorway.
+An Drei thank you, best wishes with your driving. Overtaking big trucks can be a challenge, best to make sure you check mirrors before moving out or in
109 likes well deserved, thanks for the vid I've been driving for a while and I'm buying a civic this Saturday but I've struggled a little with those blind spots a little and this video helped alot with that quick glance technique.
Juan C i Great thanks, best of luck with the driving ☺️if you want to make sure that your mirrors are set up properly check out tip number 1 on this video czcams.com/video/gqWIArj_WJU/video.html
The best explanation on blind spots I've ever heard ! Thank you
Tough at the top
Great stuff.Clearly explained and simplified.
Saif Saqib Thank you very much Saif, I appreciate your kind comments.
Thank you, you explained that in such a way as I now understand the need to check the blind spots. Which before seem a little excessive.
Thank you and best wishes
Great video, very helpful! Thanks!
You're welcome
Thank you so much for clearing this up for me!
My pleasure
Your videos helped me pass my test thank you very much
My pleasure, congratulations 🎊
I am binge watching your videos. I have done an overtake with my instructor and he didnt tell me to indicate to change the lane and indicate to go back to the lane. So i am definately learning bad techniques. But following your videos i will feel more confident and learn the proper way to drive. Your videos are a GREAT help x
CZcams is great, best of luck
Thanks for the videos which helped me to acquire the license in my first attempt today
Congratulations on your great news
I love the way you explain things. Stay blessed
+Khurram Liaquat You are a gentleman, thank you.
wow! very informative. Thank you!
Duminda A A you're welcome thank you 😊
Great video, good work!!
Thank you 🙂👍
Thank you so much for your videos, there are very help full for me, I am watching them from London.
I hear it's hot there. Good luck with your driving.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive it is very hot weather from Yesterday, thank you
@@DaneTygheletsdrive temperature is 40 Celsius
Thanks so much for this video 💯
Stay safe, practice pays off
Great lesson
Thank you 👍
Thanks and well done from India.
Thank you and best wishes
i finally understood how to deal blind spot thanks sir
+Maslah Maska you're welcome
I am happy to see the way people of these countries follow rules of the road, show respect to other motorists.
I try anyway 😊
A general rule for determining the right time to change lane is exactly the one you explain at 3:16-3:20. But during that moment, beside verbal explanation, you should also provide visual display that shows full appearance of other car behind on the left lane (the truck in this case) in the left side mirror.
Lex Soft That would be ideal but unfortunately i didn't have the time or equipment at that time.
Very helpful. Thanks :)
You're quite welcome.
My instructor says check mirrors then indicate, check mirrors again, check blind spot then move if safe. So much to process. A 2 hour lesson wears me out, after the first hour I struggle with concentration. I'll get there though. Thanks for videos.
+Colin Jebb sounds good, i rarely do 2 hour lessons, i find that one hour is usually plenty as two can be tough going.
Thank you. The blind spot images were really helpful. Until now I wasn’t sure exactly what the blind spot area is.
You know what they say, knowledge is power and I'm the Great Dane.
Thank you for that.
Best wishes
Great point about the blind spot.
Ali falcon thank you, blind spot can be crucial
The explanation and the example about the blind spot helps to me as well, thanks Dane!
My pleasure, best wishes
keep up I like it your explanation
I will certainly try
I just took my first road test yesterday and sad to say i did not pass. But thank you I saw your account and started to watch all your videos sir and made me realized and learned I have so many lackings during my exam.. I pray I will pass in my second attempt on Thursday sir with the help of your very understandable videos. God bless you more sir. I will update here on Thursday
Where are you doing your test?
@@DaneTygheletsdrive hey sir!! I passed!!! I did everything for what I have learned from your videos. Indeed your contents really amazing!!!! I took my exam here in Qatar. Thank you so much!! And next week I will take the parking exam sir. I will update here on Thursday too.
That is great news, congratulations on your pass and good luck with your parking exam.
Hi Dane, great vedio..
if u can clarify the right time to signal,,
1. Mirror , signal, mirror , quick side glance if way is clear change lane Or
2. mirror , if way is clear , signal , mirror , quick side glance and change lane.
so shd u signal only if way is clear and just before changing lane OR shd u signal to show ur intention to other road users and wait for the way to be clear , during changing lanes.
Your signal is an intention of where you want to go not an automatic right of way mechanism. So you should signal after mirrors as a way of letting others know what you want to do regardless of whether you are able to go or not
need to'watch this again and again
+Mhedz Homerez It's an important skill
+Dane Tyghe yes..my instructor told me to memorize this..huhuhu
Dane, thanks for the video.
What about taking over parked cars in a busy street: should we signal everytime we drive over the middle line just to let a safe distance for the parked cars.
I have been failed 2 time for the same by a tester, who claimed I should signal left and then right after I returned to my lane.
czcams.com/video/cP-Mk8UtlDo/video.html
The above video is on parked cars, and I explain about overtaking and signals. You should indicate changing lanes but it may not be necessary every time with parked cars.
Hi Dane, I enjoy all your videos. Would you please tell me what would be the safe gap or distance from the vehicle behind when change lane? Is it safe to slow down or stop when we change lane specially when the lane you drive is going to end?
You should always be at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front, yes you can slow down and stop if you need to do so to get accross but make sure you keep the signal on so people know what you are trying to do
My test is in Wexford town, and it's very tough because so much of the test route has parked cars on both sides. Very often you have to pull out of let other cars go, which leaves me open to losing marks.
Hi, Dane. Is there a specific different between the left and the right blind spot? I think the tester focus more on the right one. but also are they have different angel for example. ???
Also I was thinking is there a common mistake for the automatic cars drivers?? like applying the handbrake??
Thanks
+Motasem HA You see more in the left blind spot usually because there is more glass, the right blind spot is more restricted but the right one is more important if the car is right hand drive because that's the side that they overtake on. You don't have to use the handbrake as much in an automatic but you should still use it as lights and on hill starts. In an automatic it's very important to avoid creeping unnecessarily in traffic queues, sometimes the handbrake is the best way to avoid this.
Hi ,i have questions when i do test ,but on continue white lane, bicycle ahead,can i over take or keep following, thank you
I was on the Duel Carraigway that leads to Westport. But I stayed in the Left lane while others over tuck me. Since it was my first time on it. And how I was still practicing. But it was good and I will learn. On how to overtake when I do?
Brilliant video. Can I use this video on my channel for my students please?
Yes feel free to use it as you wish, I hope to do another video in the next week or two on changing lanes.
Thanks for Very detailed explanation. Why don't you show gear changing and pedals in most of your videos?
Subbalakshmi Nadimpalli Thanks very much, i have made two videos on gear changes and I do show the pedals in the reversing video I made recently.
Thanks Dane.
Subbalakshmi Nadimpalli My pleasure, glad to hear it helped you ☺️
my instructor told me,i have to learn this one.because this is the most difficult part..
It's always an important skill yes, plenty of mirror checks needed to make sure you don't cut off anyone behind.
hi. when driving in a housing estate and there are park cars on the left and you wish to overtake, when coming back into the left after overtaking do you need to indicate to the left? many thanks
carmel carroll no need to indicate coming back in as a general rule as people might think you are turning left or parking
sir u have videos of 3 point turn?and side parking?
coz'i took that lesson'yesterday.i still have'many errors..
Mhedz Homerez Yes this is a link to a turnabout, I'm hoping to make a more up to date one soon
m.czcams.com/video/Td2h4NKR7Ys/video.html
But the key to doing a good turn about is clutch control, I have made a video recently on clutch control which is here
m.czcams.com/video/EdEADaa07CY/video.html
I have been driving nearly 8 years. I used to comfortably overtake in motorways but it’s been couple of years I get nervous during overtake in highways. It’s quite frustrating especially knowing that I used to do it very comfortably before.
Always remember that your worst fears rarely become reality
When should you glance left/right vs looking over shoulder (blind spot check)?
From what I can gather the glance is when you’re at speed (e.g. overtaking), and the blind spot check is when moving from a slow speed or stopped completely.
Also should you always do a glance or blind spot check before the manoeuvre ?
E.g. Mirrors, signal, mirrors, glance/blind-spot, manoeuvre
You are right but no need for a blind spot before you do a normal left or right turn.
Thanks a lot for ur informative videos. I want to ask if its OK ( during your driving test) to give a thank you wave to a driver who maybe stopped to allow you enter his lane just the way you did in this video?
Yes that's no problem
Thanks
When you stopped to change the lane on broken line, did you slowdown on second gear? But not completly stopped that go to first gear? Thanks.
If I'm to answer that question you will have to be a bit more specific in relation to the video. Let me know what time in the video you are referring to
In the UK one can overtake other vehicles whilst in the zig zag lines of a ped. crossing but if traffic is stopped or stopping for the purpose of allowing peds. to cross you cannot overtake the vehicle nearest the crossing proper. If however there is no one using the crossing and vehicles are slowing or queuing then you can overtake all traffic within the zig zag lines [ That was a recent stated case in law of a taxi driver in Blackpool who overtook a line of stopped traffic at a crossing and they were stopped as in a traffic queue and not stopped for the purpose of allowing peds. to cross.
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Just wondering should I stay in left lane on test unless driving instructor says different thanks
Yes you should start in the left lane and remain there unless and until the tester says otherwise
Great video!
If there is a care turning right infront of me, can I overtake him from the left through the BUS LANE ?
You definitely should not use the bus lane to overtake unless it is unavoidable, like going around an accident in order to keep traffic flowing. It's better to just let the person in front turn and then proceed, as opposed to using the bus lane for what would be minimum benefit. Sometimes bus lanes can be used by regular vehicles at certain times but that depends on the area.
Dane Tyghe
Thank you very much Dane. I passed my test 10 days ago and I am sure your videos helped me too much. I still watching your videos in my free time. You are doing a great job. Merry Christmas. Mohammed Ali
Mohammed Ali Selo Thank you very much and congratulations on a wonderful achievement. Safe driving 😊
If you need to downshift to gain speed for an overtake, should you do before or after mirror and signal? Cheers
Probably before
i have to watch this video over and over again...huhuhu
Sounds good to me 😀
+Dane Tyghe hehehe
Very nice video can u show how to join dual carriageway plz
+YaAllah ForgiveUs i have done something similar on joining a motorway, it on my motorway videos.
+YaAllah ForgiveUs czcams.com/video/67o1MLYvcLM/video.html
Hello I have my driving test on Monday and I just need to know about 2 things overtaking
1. can I cross a continuous white line to overtake a cyclist
2.can I overtake a car that has just stopped on the road and in order to get passed him I have to go over the continues white line is this okay to do
Yes and yes. You do NOT drive in a way that means applying a strict interpretation of the rules of the road, you need to be practical and flexible. Not to mention realistic.
thank u..
+Mhedz Homerez my pleasure you're welcome
If I am looking to change lanes should I only signal when there is a safe gap to move into but what if that lane I want to move into is busy and there are a lot of cars can I signal and wait for a safe gap then move into the lane when there is
Mirrors first then signal and move across when there is a safe gap. The signal just lets people know what your plans are, they don't give you right of way. There's no point signalling if no one is going to see it.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive That's great but if the lane I want to move into is busy but there is no gap can I signal before I see a clear gap but only move when there is enough of a gap in the lane
Yes that's right, signal to let people know what you are planning on doing.
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Haven't seen any clear blind spot example like in this video, Also the other videos!
I don't have a clue what you mean
@@DaneTygheletsdrive no I meant you clearly explained what a blind spot mean and why it is important
OK that's what I suspected but wasn't quite sure! Thank you 👍
If you are driving behind a cyclist and there is no on coming traffic plus the traffic is clear ahead can you over take on the straight white line?
Yes
Hi how do you over take a truck if the truck is traveling at the speed limit
Don't overtake it
The truck it's own speed limit of 90kmh.. If you should not undertake then nobody else should do it and form a long queue in lane 1. Poor advise.
In the Uk you should not cross over a solid white line or one where there are hash markings inside. They are a no no except in emergency situations or when absolutely necessary. However you can go into hash lines if they are bordered by a broken white line. Then the H. Code says one can use when necessary but the DVSA handbook on Essential skills allows you to use that bit of road as and when you like.
Why is it that both the H.C. and the DVSA Handbook, which are government publications from the same Highways authority, say different things about the use of hash lines with broken white line borders?
Hi Dane where are u from??? Just wondering broad rules wise
Hello, Is as Éireann mé (I am from Ireland)
Dane Tyghe wow man same keep up
Thank you 👍
Let's see you try this in Central London... : (
Could be interesting
It tends to bring out the maniac in most people. Best.
I'd imagine so 😊
follow the norm ,when on a motorway stay in the outer lane ,that way you can stick the cruise control on and never need to overtake , bmw and audi drivers are issued a special pass from the authorities to do this
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here i am again..
Are you allowed to overtake a bus picking up clients on the day of the test provided its safe
Yes if it's safe, but only do it if you've enough room and can see clearly ahead.
Dane Tyghe
So it will be a minor fault if you stay behind for too long or you missed an opportunity to overtake
@@kenyamedjeu depends how long you stay behind and what kind of space and opportunity you had to go, try position yourself right of centre for a better view and keep an eye on the indicators of the bus.
Sir we can use blind spot mirror
Yes if you have one
@@DaneTygheletsdrive Would you not advise your viewers to get blind spot mirrors?
@@lukekelly9616 absolutely not, it's better and more realistic to take responsibility by looking behind more instead of depending on blind spot mirrors, not every car will have them so it's better to be in the habit of looking behind more as it's safer.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive and what about things that you cannot see by turning your head and using the standard mirrors yet will see in blind spot mirrors? Surely you must agree, that the more you can see the safer you and surrounding road users would be. It's not always possible to see to your rear or left passenger windows when you have 4 other people in the car with you.
Are you saying there is no advantage to having blindspot mirrors even though they're becoming popular and standard in many European countries?
If people want to use these blind spot mirrors then that's fine, they are great for buses and trucks, my point is that they are so small that they have limited value, how about being more aware by making extra looks earlier and more frequently instead of relying on these blind spot mirrors, if you think that I'm going to start a campaign for these things to encourage laziness then you are sadly mistaken.
Should you be in 2nd gear when you change lanes?
No not necessarily it depends entirely on your location and speed, 2nd gear could be fine for changing lanes in slower moving traffic in town but if you're changing lanes at 100km on a motorway then I seriously doubt you'd be in 2nd gear.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive thanks Dane,, I know you hear this alot,, but your videos are brilliant,, and I recommend them to anyone I know who is learning.
You can never hear that enough, thank you very much.
Get a set of cheap stick on blind spot mirrors and you won't have that problem.
Unreliable and not 100% accurate
@@DaneTygheletsdrive In what way do you mean not 100% accurate? They eliminate so called blind spots"
That's the myth yes. The truth is that they are unnecessary on standard cars if the driver is sitting in a proper position with the mirrors properly adjusted. A quick sideways glance can also help eliminate blind spots. The blind spot mirrors have a place on bigger vehicles like trucks and buses and vans but on cars they can lead to a false sence of security.
@@DaneTygheletsdriveNo it's not a myth. Blind spot mirrors are standard on the new cars. Why is that I wonder?
It's also a myth that you cannot judge approximately how far the car in your blind spot is. Use a road marking you have just passed and see how long it will take for the car in the mirror to pass. Try it, you'll be surprised.
There's a lot of facts that driving instructors are advised not to let their students know. Like undertaking being legal on motorways.
Where is this?
Cork I think, by tivoli
i fail the part c..so sad
Sorry to hear that
yes because i was very near to the car
if i forgot this.my instructor will get angry to me,hehehe..
Mhedz Homerez Always important to be observant changing lane ☺️
+Dane Tyghe thank u
+Dane Tyghe
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i always forgot this technique..my'instructor is already angry to me
+Mhedz Homerez He shouldn't get too angry, a good instructor is a patient instructor.
+Dane Tyghe yes..
but he is angry always everytime i commit a mistake
+Mhedz Homerez a good instructor needs to be patient and understanding, if he is angry then he is probably more angry at himself for not being able to communicate to you effectively. As a customer you should expect a high standard of tuition, if this is not happening you should ask your instructor to chill out or you should change to another instructor. Where are you based?
+Dane Tyghe im here in hk sir..
+Mhedz Homerez best wishes
Convex - blind spot mirrors, problem solved. You won't always have a view out of your back seat passenger side mirror.
www.drivespark.com/off-beat/why-car-blind-spot-mirrors-are-dangerous-011210.html
@@DaneTygheletsdrive Hi Dane, who is Santosh?
A journalist of some type I would guess
@@DaneTygheletsdrive A well, I suppose if Mr or Mrs Santosh the journalist (from India I've just been told) says convex or blind spot mirrors are dangerous then they must be so! 😁
need to memorize this.,huhuhu
its not very'easy,how'to become a driver..
+Mhedz Homerez keep at it, practice makes perfect
WRONG WRONG WRONG. At 3.00 we are on a motorway and overtaking a truck. After the overtake we are advised to look behind and into our nearside mirror to see the vehicle we have just overtaken and then when seen we pull back into the inside lane, THAT IS ALL WRONG AND DANGEROUS. For one thing both external mirrors do not give us anything like a truthful indication of the distance behind. They are so designed to give a larger field of vision and as such they distort the true distance of anything we have just overtaken by twice the true distance.
So much so that in truth if we look into our external mirrors and see that truck or whatever in it then maybe its seen to be say some 60 ft. behind us but in our truthful internal mirror the distance looks only to be some 30 ft. that being the actual and true proper distance.
So say at 60 mph., your speed and you pull in giving only some 30 ft of safe stopping space you are cutting him up and causing him to be tailgating you until you have moved a lot further, much further down the road and eventually given the safe stopping or following on distance as per the H.C. which at 60 mph. should be in the region of 240 ft. So. the question is ........ 30 ft?or 60 ft? or the distance of 240 ft. Come on you know which is safest.
One advanced driver I know says he always obeys the 2 second rule and after every overtake he counts 2 seconds and pulls in. I pointed out to him that for every 10 mph faster he is doing as opposed to the car being overtaken he is only increasing his distance away from it per second by 15 ft.., ie 15ft. per every 10 mph.
So by giving just a 2 second gap he is now, after the overtake only some 30 ft in front [ but looking like 60 ft if viewed in his nearside mirror] and by pulling in he is creating not on only an offence in law [ without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration ];[ or possibly driving dangerously, in the event of an accident ] but of also being of greater danger to himself, the vehicle he has just overtaken and further more all other road users on that road at that time That's cos tailgating costs lives.
Learners can’t say thank you to other drivers. If you do this in your test, you will fail.
You are incorrect, there is nothing wrong with a bit of courtesy.