Hi Rick, your channel is so helpful. I'm freakin' 37 yrs old and starting the process to get my driver's licence. I have waited for way too long. In all honesty, it was procrastination and fear. I realize now that I have met countless idiots that were decent drivers. For some reason I have cultivated this idea that I would not be wise enough(too stressful) to do this. Keep it up, I really appreciate all the knowledge. Peace out and happy Canada day!
Thank you for your story my friend. You can get your license, and you will be a good driver. Do it...DO IT!!Drop us a note if you have questions, or we can help out. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Should checking is crucial. I encountered a guy on a 3-wheeler yesterday that all of a sudden disappeared from my view. I didn't think he'd turned. I did a shoulder check, and he was in my blind spot. Don't assume anything. Always check.
I have a driving license, 3 years now crash-free, and I always come here for an update. Thank you very much for Sharing your knowledge. May God bless you ❤
Even if you are "sure" there won't be a car in your path, more and more you need to shoulder check to look for pedestrians staring at their phones, one-wheels, electric scooters, bikes on the sidewalks etc etc that come out of unexpected places at unexpected speeds
Hello Rick! I just passed my drivers test around 2 hours ago. I’ve been watching your videos straight for the past week and I must say, you’ve been a very HUGE help for me, I can’t thank you enough. 👍
You are MOST welcome. Happy to hear we could help out my friend. Thank you for stopping back and letting us know. Where did you go for your first solo drive? All the very best, Cheers Rick
My son watched many of your videos, and I've told at least 5 other kids to watch them! VERY informative, even for someone who has driven for 40+ years.
That is awesome! Thank you for stopping back and letting us know that we could help out my friend. How are you finding living in MN? All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest been so good. I have been following you for so long that I hear your voice when I drive so I remember what to do, haha. Thank God, so far, so good. You're so helpful, your instructions are so easy to follow. Listening to and learning from you make me feel confident in driving and become responsible as well. I am from Ontario, but now in BC. Thanks Rick.
Shoulder checking really helps me. After failing my first road test, I was devastated and was loosing confidence. I didn’t learn how to drive in a young age and never imagined that I will be driving. I took some driving courses and it’s really a challenge for me since so don’t have anyone to rely on to teach me driving besides the driving school. After 7 months, I took the road test again and finally passed. Was so happy that day. Shoulder checking really helps me keep safe.
I learned to always look at the side mirrors when I'm about to turn to the direction even signal is already on. I also do turn my head into the direction if I can't see it in the side mirror
Thank you! Signed up for your Defensive Driving Course. Driving now requires the skills you teach. No question. And your videos are interesting and engaging. Keep up the good work!
I also do shoulder checks while proceeding forward. Sometimes, traffic is so heavy that you are shifting your attention to 6 or more hazards at once, in all different places. It is easy to lose the "pacer" that pulls into your blind spot annd just stays there. You might both be going forward, but we both know that could change in a moment. The moment when you need the out. Love your videos. Always have.
These days you are going to run across vehicles that have camera monitoring system instead of a wing mirror. They are common in Europe newer models but not in North America for trucks. There's going to be a challenge on them for shoulder checking
You're right my friend. Observation technology erodes drivers' skills. And unfortunately, they begin to rely on that technology, when it should be viewed as just a BACKUP. Personally, I don't like that much technology on my vehicle. One thing about mirrors vs. camera - mirrors NEVER fail. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I am a new driver, in a small town in India. At a small cross-road, I was checking left and right roads while creeping and failed to notice the auto (tuk-tuk) in front of me stopped and I swerved to avoid hitting it, but still managed to dent my front fender. 😢
Sorry to hear about your mishap; however, cars can be fixed, people can't. It is a a learning experience my friend. You did well. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the awesome tips! I was wondering if you're able to get temporary license to practice driving before the actual dmv driving test or would you ONLY get the temporary license after you have completed the driving test?
You get a learner’s permit first my friend. See these videos: czcams.com/video/69PKgfreOdQ/video.htmlsi=akhaxuioZurizB2R Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Hi, Sr Can you explain the stop line without stop sign ? In some large mall parking lot there is some stop line that without stop sign. I just wonder do we need to stop as the stop line with stop sign ? Or just turn right or left if there is no traffic without stop before the line ?
Iam so mad. My dad never told me about shoulder checking and told me to go take my 1st road test and I failed. 2nd time I got nervous because I was in a construction zone and it was like the 1st time I was in a construction zone and thought there was a flagged ahead so I accidentally ran a red light.
Hi Rick, your channel is so helpful. I'm freakin' 37 yrs old and starting the process to get my driver's licence. I have waited for way too long. In all honesty, it was procrastination and fear. I realize now that I have met countless idiots that were decent drivers. For some reason I have cultivated this idea that I would not be wise enough(too stressful) to do this. Keep it up, I really appreciate all the knowledge. Peace out and happy Canada day!
Thank you for your story my friend. You can get your license, and you will be a good driver. Do it...DO IT!!Drop us a note if you have questions, or we can help out. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest can you do a video showing how to correctly set rear view mirror? I can never seem to get it full
Thumbs up if you're still watching these AFTER passing your license exam
You are one of the smart drivers my friend. All the very best, Cheers RIck
Should checking is crucial. I encountered a guy on a 3-wheeler yesterday that all of a sudden disappeared from my view. I didn't think he'd turned. I did a shoulder check, and he was in my blind spot. Don't assume anything. Always check.
You are oh so correct my friend. Develop the habit to keep yourself and others on the roadway safe. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I have a driving license, 3 years now crash-free, and I always come here for an update. Thank you very much for Sharing your knowledge. May God bless you ❤
Even if you are "sure" there won't be a car in your path, more and more you need to shoulder check to look for pedestrians staring at their phones, one-wheels, electric scooters, bikes on the sidewalks etc etc that come out of unexpected places at unexpected speeds
Hello Rick! I just passed my drivers test around 2 hours ago. I’ve been watching your videos straight for the past week and I must say, you’ve been a very HUGE help for me, I can’t thank you enough. 👍
You are MOST welcome. Happy to hear we could help out my friend. Thank you for stopping back and letting us know. Where did you go for your first solo drive? All the very best, Cheers Rick
I always come back to watch videos from you Rick, I appreciate you helping with getting my drivers license years ago.
Thanks for saving lives and properties.
You are most welcome. Thank you for being part of the smart driver community. All the best, Cheers Rick
My son watched many of your videos, and I've told at least 5 other kids to watch them! VERY informative, even for someone who has driven for 40+ years.
I moved to MN from Spain and I just passed my road test after watching all your videos. Thank you for all your recommendations, you’re great!
That is awesome! Thank you for stopping back and letting us know that we could help out my friend. How are you finding living in MN? All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest great so far! I hope I can survive the winter here 😅😂
The best online instructor! I followed you, bought your instruction book at Amazon, and got my license last September! I am so grateful to Rick
Thank you for your kind words my friend. How is the driving going? All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest been so good. I have been following you for so long that I hear your voice when I drive so I remember what to do, haha. Thank God, so far, so good. You're so helpful, your instructions are so easy to follow. Listening to and learning from you make me feel confident in driving and become responsible as well.
I am from Ontario, but now in BC.
Thanks Rick.
Shoulder checking really helps me. After failing my first road test, I was devastated and was loosing confidence. I didn’t learn how to drive in a young age and never imagined that I will be driving. I took some driving courses and it’s really a challenge for me since so don’t have anyone to rely on to teach me driving besides the driving school.
After 7 months, I took the road test again and finally passed. Was so happy that day. Shoulder checking really helps me keep safe.
Tremendous news. Thanks for stopping back and letting us know. Simply brilliant. What did you do to celebrate your win? Cheers Rick
I learned to always look at the side mirrors when I'm about to turn to the direction even signal is already on. I also do turn my head into the direction if I can't see it in the side mirror
Thank you! Signed up for your Defensive Driving Course. Driving now requires the skills you teach. No question. And your videos are interesting and engaging. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Thank you! We're happy to hear we could help my friend. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I also do shoulder checks while proceeding forward. Sometimes, traffic is so heavy that you are shifting your attention to 6 or more hazards at once, in all different places.
It is easy to lose the "pacer" that pulls into your blind spot annd just stays there. You might both be going forward, but we both know that could change in a moment. The moment when you need the out.
Love your videos. Always have.
Thank you 😊
Thank you Rick for teaching me driving safety tips and information appreciate it you the best with the driving skills buddy 💯
Thank you it’s a critical to learn good habits
Indeed it is my friend. Drop us a note if we can help out or you have questions. Cheers Rick
Thanks for teaching us🙏🌹
These days you are going to run across vehicles that have camera monitoring system instead of a wing mirror. They are common in Europe newer models but not in North America for trucks. There's going to be a challenge on them for shoulder checking
You're right my friend. Observation technology erodes drivers' skills. And unfortunately, they begin to rely on that technology, when it should be viewed as just a BACKUP. Personally, I don't like that much technology on my vehicle. One thing about mirrors vs. camera - mirrors NEVER fail. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I am a new driver, in a small town in India. At a small cross-road, I was checking left and right roads while creeping and failed to notice the auto (tuk-tuk) in front of me stopped and I swerved to avoid hitting it, but still managed to dent my front fender. 😢
Sorry to hear about your mishap; however, cars can be fixed, people can't. It is a a learning experience my friend. You did well. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thanks!
Thanks for the awesome tips! I was wondering if you're able to get temporary license to practice driving before the actual dmv driving test or would you ONLY get the temporary license after you have completed the driving test?
You get a learner’s permit first my friend. See these videos: czcams.com/video/69PKgfreOdQ/video.htmlsi=akhaxuioZurizB2R Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, thanks for these helpful videos
Is it allowed to drive an automatic car in the road test in Canada with two legs?
Waiting your answer, thanks
No you cannot my friend. Right foot controls both the brake and the accelerator. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thanks a lot ^^
In india you need to check both shoulders at once.
Please explain split sleep rule canada (Ontario).
Hi, Sr Can you explain the stop line without stop sign ? In some large mall parking lot there is some stop line that without stop sign. I just wonder do we need to stop as the stop line with stop sign ? Or just turn right or left if there is no traffic without stop before the line ?
Thank u
Iam so mad. My dad never told me about shoulder checking and told me to go take my 1st road test and I failed. 2nd time I got nervous because I was in a construction zone and it was like the 1st time I was in a construction zone and thought there was a flagged ahead so I accidentally ran a red light.
Great
Happy to hear we can help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I keep my blind spot checks
Awesome to have those habits in place my friend. All the very best, Cheers Rick
No Shoulder Checking Will Ultimately Get You Lit Up Like A Christmas Tree
Indeed it will my friend! All the best, Cheers Rick
Shoulder Check is critical.
It is indeed my friend. Drop us a note if you have questions, or we can help out. All the best, Cheers Rick