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I passed the test recently. I have to claim my full licence by sending the driving test pass certificate because the address was changed. As a new driver, I think those little things need more clarity. Could you please consider making a video for new drivers on documents like driving licence, insurance, MOT, Car maintenance. Thanks for your channel. It is a great blessing. Clear teaching with fitting visuals.
I had to do the same thing was very confusing and not slot of help online or phone by Dvla . Can I ask how long it took for you to get your licence back
I pass my driving test 2 days ago with 3 minors and a massive thank you to Mat for all his help and for all the videos you make couldn't practice with my car as nobody has a full driving licence available to set with me so just rely on my driving lesson and watch a lot of your videos,and finally I pass my driving test.And by the way Mat is my 6th driving instructor and he is the best driving teacher I ever had,and thanks to his wife too for all her tips and advice on how to deal with nerve and anxiety when taking a driving test really helps a lot. Thank you so much Advance Driving School Bury St Edmund I recommend 100% if anyone out there wants to learn to drive.
On the 3rd rule, while it is correct to say you only need to signal if it would benefit other road users, I was always given the addendum "including those you have not seen". That is to say, you should indicate by default as there might be an approaching road user you did not see and the few seconds of indication before manoeuvre could make the difference between getting an irate toot and a nasty crash.
That will depend on what level of visibility the driver has. If the driver cannot physically 'see,' then, fine, presume there is an unseen road user who might benefit from the existing indication, wne you or they hove into view. However, if when making that effective observation, the driver can see clearly if /whether there is anyone who needs to know...then the driver has to decide whether to use the indicator or not. Suffice to say, if there is a need, or a perceived need, then use it. But it is not incorrect driving to not use it, if the circumstances are right.
I can see your point, but just automatically signalling every time causes its own problems. It can mean that people start going into auto pilot, rather than actually checking properly to see if a signal was even necessary. As far as I'm aware, most driving instructors will teach you to only signal when it is necessary, because it shows awareness and good judgement of each individual situation. In order to know if a signal is necessary or not, you have to check, but if you just signal every time anyway then you don't, because you're going to signal anyway.
@@reddev5420 Yes, I think quite a few of us just tend to use them ‘automatically’. Sometimes useful to explain to an examiner/assessor as you go along, as to why one hasn’t indicated because of whatever - typically no-one that can see it, or maybe if the layout is such that there is only way to go and no lane change at all, e.g. Brief comments along those lines can be beneficial.
Yes - we think you might. That footage was taken from a recent mock test video, and we gave a serious fault for doing that - although a real examiner might see it differently. Ideally, find a better way to let the ambulance past!
Just want to say thank you so much for sharing that useful amount of knowledge and information , even the instructor does not gave ,and wish me luck my test on Monday, I’m really nervous and scared I don’t know how to deal with that 😢
1:09 - "Take appropriate action to let it pass while complying with all traffic signs"... Crosses a solid white line in to a mandatory cycle lane which would be an instant fail!
Hi John, what do you do if a car has already committed by using his indicator whilst in motion. I remember a court case many years ago now, where it was stated the car has a priority in this situation when its indicator was in use and the car was in motion.
Needs removing from the HWC now we've privatised all the bus services (arguably other in London). No privately operated company should get or expect to receive preferential treatment on the roads.
@@I_Evo To add somewhat belatedly, you are not being asked to give way to the bus, as such. But on the bus, there may be any number up to 70 or 80, passengers, who have paid fares. As such, they are subject to Conditions of Carriage, and various Laws as well... They are considered to be 'road users' as much as anyone walking , or driving. So you would be giving way to the passengers, rather than solely to the bus, or the bus driver.
Thank you so much for the tips! I heard you should treat Amber lights like Red lights: you should stop. But I agree - you shouldn't stop if it's too late as it's safer to proceed than brake suddenly.
I think that was well described in this movie - quite a few of the clips demonstrate that in practice. Useful techniques for judging the available distance might be worth mentioning - road markings e.g. They even mentioned the fact that what you can do depends on how close the one behind is - rapid braking with something close behind is not a good idea, especially if the weather is wet or frosty etc. The performance can vary quite a bit between different types of tyre in certain conditions, after all.
@@johnkeepin7527 Presumably when approaching traffic lights when you anticipate they might change to amber but have a tailgater you should gradually slow on approach to a much slower speed. This is the only way in my opinion that you may keep control of safety.
Always nervous when passing the traffic light and fear it will change to amber soon, in some country it will show the countdown for the traffic light so we know when it will change which is really helpful.
Always a good idea, when approaching a green traffic light, to gradually reduce one's speed, on approach. Until one reaches what one considers the point-of-no-return. If the light is still green, the proceed if safe to do so.....if past that point[which will vary from vehicle type to vehicle type]..then, if the light turns to amber, continue on, if safe to do so. The action of not charging up to the green light, by gradually losing a bit of speed on approach, then, at a reasonable distance, carrying on, or not, as above, the Examiner will be happy. happy. What they do not want to see is the candidate driving at such a speed as to not only be unable to stop comfortably, but also possibly getting caught out by the red light in doing so. They want to see the driver acknowledge what the green light might do, and allow for it. LGV and PCV test candidates, until fairly recently, had to undergo a 'braking exercise' before going out on the road on test. Not an emergency stop, as per the Cat B car test...but simply to allow the Examiner to see if the candidate can stop the lorry quickly & safely, under control, at a pre-ordained point. Not a 'surprise', as an emergency stop would be. This was useful as the candidate would know how fast they would need to be going, when the pass the point to apply their brakes...[the point of no return, which is useful].....and would know how far their vehicle would travel to come to a halt, comfortably...[without drama, in other words] In other words...their speed would be circa 20 mph [or so]....and they would comfortably stop within one, to one and a half, truck lengths....So, applying that to traffic lights, as they approach, they can gradually reduce their speed down to circa that 20mph, reaching that speed around a lorry length from the green light...which becomes the point of no return, and that makes the judgement easy for them.
I didn’t know the the rule was don’t stop in box junction. I thought it was do not enter a box junction unless your exit is clear, as in the road your exiting the box junction. So for straight on and left there would be no stopping because if your exit is clear you will drive straight out of box junction. But if your right hand exit is clear, then you can enter until the oncoming traffic stops and you can exit accordingly. There was a box junction on the entrance to Portsmouth naval dockyard with traffic lights but the right hand turn was controlled separately to the straight on. But there was no right turn from the oncoming traffic coming the other way. So on the box junction there was enough room for 4-5 cars, so when the lights changed the cars moved onto the box junction and when the oncoming traffic stopped as the lights changed at least 4 cars would get through the lights. The next time it changed it would stop the traffic and allow 3-4 cars extra through with the filter. So alternate changing one without the extra time and one starting and stopping at the same time as oncoming traffic. So all being well when there was no extra time on the filter you would get 4 cars through that had stopped on the box junction and when there was extra time with the oncoming traffic stopped you would get 8 cars through. But if people didn’t move on to the box junction on the first change nobody would get through and on the second change if nobody moved onto the box junction you would only get 4 cars through. Different of an extra 8 cars per two changes of lights. So as a taxi driver I was forever waiting at this junction for 5 or 6 changes of lights because nobody was going onto the box junction. I would be shouting at them to move onto the box junction. I was screaming at one guy to move and he refused, then he stoped me at the entrance and started shouting at me saying he was a security guard at the gate house and he knows the rules. Not allowed to stop in a box junction. Repeating that he works for the dockyard and you are not allowed to stop in a box junction. So after a good row of me trying to explain the rules of the road I gave him my phone number and a made a £100 bet that he was wrong. Funny how I never heard back from him !!!
Thank you for your videos. I have my test coming up in a few weeks. I have a question in regards to the part where you talked about appropriate use of your indicator. If you are moving off from the left and you can’t signal left because there’s a constant stream of traffic and they might break / hold back because they think you haven’t seen them (like you mentioned in this video) - what should you do? Should you wait for a gap? Even if it’s a constant flow? and only indicate right before you pull off? Thanks!
We should be patient and wait for a gap. It's not fault that the examiner has asked you to stop somewhere busy! Maybe practice this situation with your instructor?
Cycle lane transgression! Hi, I notice at 1 min 59s in the video that you pull over for an ambulance in a cycle lane, with a solid white line. I thought this was not allowed even for an emergency vehicle..
That video clip was taken from a recent mock test video - and a serious fault was given for doing that. This is why we wanted to mention that we must stay calm and consider the safest way to help the emergency vehicle.
Interesting, I was taught to always indicate when driving away for 2 reasons. First off it is legally required here, which is aparently not the case in the UK. Second was the reason that you might not have seen some one who is there, so indicating your intent is always the better idea, even when it seems like there is no reason to.
Yes, I was taught that too (by a U.K. driving instructor). 'You're indicating for the benefit of other road users that you see, but also for any you might have failed to see', so to speak.
Thanks for the info about the plate number that we need to keep it clean . I am new driver just recently passed my driving test and bought new car days old now.
Hi your videos helped me to pass my driving practical test easily.. Thanks a lot. I have a question ,When we are inside the roundabout and if any emergency vehicles comes then what to do?
We can’t stop on the roundabout and block traffic - so we would continue driving on our route, and if the emergency vehicle happened to follow us find somewhere safe to stop.
@Advance Driving School in this video to let emergency vehicle past, you crossed a solid white line yet in Emma's very challenging mock test video it was a serious fault. Please can you explain?
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool yes that was my point, why show this video for a safe place to move towards for emergency vehicle to go past if it can cause danger and is a serious fault in test.
Not really relevant to the video but I had a question. We hear about not getting too close too parked cars when overtaking them, but what about overtaking them with too much space? I failed my driving test because I overtook parked cars with far too much space multiple times. Just wanted to know why this is considered a fault, and if you have any tips to help rectify this? Thank you, your videos have been immensely helpful for me thus far
That is an unusual fault - as most new drivers go far too close to parked cars. It probably depends on the situation, but driving too far to the right might obstruct oncoming traffic, or mislead pedestrians or following traffic. Our recommended gap to a parked car is about a metre, or the width of a door. Try stopping next to a parked car somewhere quiet, and see how it looks for you - then try to copy that when you next pass parked cars. Good luck!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I would only overtake widely if I could see that there were no oncoming vehicles, but I didn't consider that I could be misleading following traffic! But anyway, thank you so much for the explanation and advice :) I've got a test booked for the 30th of December so hopefully, I can fix this issue for then!
The Code says you should always signal "to advise other road users before changing course or direction". That's a higher standard than just indicating "if others benefit".
The nub of the matter is, 'other road users'....Before using the indicator, a driver should check their mirrors, and make effective observations. What the driver is looking for, amongst other things, is the presence of any road user who might need to know fo the intention to change position. If the driver deems there to be no road user who ''might benefit'' from the information given, then there is no need to use the indicator. Often drivers will advocate as you have done, as a matter of 'just in case'...which suggests not making effective observation around one's vehicle. For a novice driver, or a test candidate, an instructor might suggest using the indicator 'if in doubt'. But anyone undergoing a driving test for Cat C, C+E, or D, the candidate would likely be expected to know & understand when & where to indicate, and when not to. Since the Syllabus for these vocational driving tests presumes a high standard of driving from an 'experienced driver'...There are also many situations found on the roads where, to use the indicator 'as one has been taught'' [ a bland excuse if ever there was one?]...could, within a second or so, lead to a misleading indication. So it is also important to understand when to cancel one's indication, as well as when to use it.
What if we want to apply 2nd gear and by mistake we apply 4th gear? Then what happens? And what to do? Keeping in mind our speed is suitable for the second gear only! Will it destroy the car?
Selecting the wrong gear will force the engine to run at the wrong speed. Select a higher gear (eg 4th instead of 2nd) and the engine will struggle or stall, or select a lower gear (eg 1st instead of 3rd) and the engine will speed up dramatically. Normally there will be no damage, but it is possible.
We can only stop on a cycle lane that has a broken line! The clip we showed was taken from a recent mock test, and the driver was given a serious fault for stopping there.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Do you really think that is appropriate? You wouldnt break the law by stopping in a clear cycle lane to avoid holding an ambulance up?
In fact you would be breaking the law by stopping in a cycle lane with a solid line. Rule 140 of the Highway Code clearly states: Cycle lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation.
@@thomaswood2390 We wouldn't do it - because there isn't any need to. We can hear the ambulance way before it catches us, so there is plenty of time to find a safe way to let them pass - without breaking any rules that might cause danger to others! Stay calm, and keep driving until you spot a safe way to help them pass easily.
Still not clear on emergency vehicle's, if your at a red light can you pull forward about a cars lengh to one side so they can pass, or wait for the green light
3:50 I never knew that before! I was waiting behind the stop line when the light was green and the examiner told me after someone honked at me to move forward but I said "there is a yellow box". The examiner then told me that I am allowed to stop in the yellow box if oncoming traffic stops me from turning right. I also refused to turn right if it means to cross a solid white line before until I realised that turning right is allowed on solid lines
Thanks for the video. I remember the moment on 1:53 in the previous mock up exam video it was told that we can't cross the straight line markings like that and she got a fail for it. So is it okay to stop on the side crossing the line if checked that there are no pedestrians or cyclists?
This is the clip from the previous mock test! We showed it again to show what not to do. Never cross a solid line unless it's an emergency. There was plenty of time to find a safe place to stop for that ambulance.
In the emergency vehicle section of this video the driver stops in a cycle lane with a solid white line. Isn't that action on driving test an automatic failure?
Isn't the rule about entering a box junction that you can't do it unless your exit is clear? Isn't it the case that you will still get a fine even if you don't actually stop in the box?
The Highway Code says: "You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right." In our experience you will only be given a fault on a test if you stop in the box - but 'anticipating the traffic flow' is fine.
We would consider doing that if there was no other option - but in over 30 years of driving there has always been a better way to let the emergency vehicle pass us without doing that and causing danger to pedestrians.
ive not done any tests or lessons and i knew all of these. makes me wonder how people simply dont understand things like this. licences from cereal boxes xD
So you've basically went on the amber and then on red light where you surely had time to stop. That's a serious fault on a driving test. If you'd approached it at a slower speed you'd certainly had time to stop safely before the line.
Wow, you only need signal if you SEE other cars, pedestrians or cyclists who may need to know what you're about to do? What if you don't SEE a car, pedestrian or cyclist but one is present and needs to know what you are about to do? "So sorry I crashed into you / ran you over / ran you off the road, but I didn't SEE you?" Getting into the habit of moving your finger a fraction of an inch when changing direction / position is a small price to pay to avoid potentially serious accidents.
Reading other replies, "Well, if you signal every time you might get in the habit of not looking." Well, don't get into that habit then. If we're going to base examples on hypotheticals there is no reason to conclude not having to signal all the time will increase your awareness, you can grab a quick cursory look, assume you don't need to signal, and cause an accident anyway. You CAN do both, be careful AND always signal, again, the cost of signaling is moving your finger a bit, the cost of not doing so when you should have can be catastrophic. But I guess if it's codified into law, good luck.
@@JDoors Totally agree. I couldn't have put it better myself and up until I read your reply, thought I was the only person that thought this way! Exactly as you say, you can BOTH look AND signal every time. Great response and very well worded!
If that happens that shows you aren’t making the best use of both lanes. Always join the shortest queue, as it will help to prevent the queue backing up further than necessary.
What to do if there is a cyclist infront of you on a narrow road? Can you tailgait a cyclist too close on a narrow road? Finally, who is the first priority on the road, cars or people on bicycle?
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Equally, the cyclist is obliged to show consideration for other road users, and, when safe to do so, pull over or stop to allow the car/whatever, to pass. So there are more than one obligation for comply with the Highway Code...[Just to emphasise, the new rules are not simply one-sided]
Letting blue lights by is a rule? It's only curtious to do so not an actual law. Every time an ambulance, fire brigade or blood approach me I will obviously give them all the room and time to get passed safely. Police cars with blues and twos can wait and there is nothing they can do about me not moving for them. Yes bad practice but for me if I'm not breaking the law well whatever. Drive safe everyone.
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wonder full lesson i like the way you telling us and your drivar also good
I passed the test recently. I have to claim my full licence by sending the driving test pass certificate because the address was changed. As a new driver, I think those little things need more clarity. Could you please consider making a video for new drivers on documents like driving licence, insurance, MOT, Car maintenance. Thanks for your channel. It is a great blessing. Clear teaching with fitting visuals.
Thanks for the idea 👍🏼
Yes that’s a good Idea!
I had to do the same thing was very confusing and not slot of help online or phone by Dvla . Can I ask how long it took for you to get your licence back
Just passed with 3 minor today and I should say your videos helped a lot 😊 thank you guys, really appreciated 🍀❤️
Very well done! 🚗😃👍🏼
I think you should’ve mentioned in the video that if you own a BMW these rules don’t apply
Really why ? Am about to get my first BMW
@@rusitino2446 he is joking as most BMW owner obey these rules
@@rusitino2446 Everyone knows bmw owners are above the law and therefore do not need to obey the highway code
Good one chief. I guess I shouldn't have sold my bmw then😂😂😂
Uber seem to have an exemption too
Fantastic helpful tips! I have my driving test in 12 days wish me luck 🙏🏻
Ps am I alllowed to use my cameras in aid for a manoeuvre, what about the sound sensers too?
You can do it! 🤞🏼
Good lucky. 🙏🏾💪🏾
Goodluck! :)
Good luck my friend u can do it 💪
I pass my driving test 2 days ago with 3 minors and a massive thank you to Mat for all his help and for all the videos you make couldn't practice with my car as nobody has a full driving licence available to set with me so just rely on my driving lesson and watch a lot of your videos,and finally I pass my driving test.And by the way Mat is my 6th driving instructor and he is the best driving teacher I ever had,and thanks to his wife too for all her tips and advice on how to deal with nerve and anxiety when taking a driving test really helps a lot.
Thank you so much Advance Driving School Bury St Edmund I recommend 100% if anyone out there wants to learn to drive.
I learned more from your videos than my instructor. Keep it up
Passed today 1st time with 1 minor. Your videos were very helpful, thankyou
Nice driving - well done! 🚙👍🏼
On the 3rd rule, while it is correct to say you only need to signal if it would benefit other road users, I was always given the addendum "including those you have not seen".
That is to say, you should indicate by default as there might be an approaching road user you did not see and the few seconds of indication before manoeuvre could make the difference between getting an irate toot and a nasty crash.
That will depend on what level of visibility the driver has. If the driver cannot physically 'see,' then, fine, presume there is an unseen road user who might benefit from the existing indication, wne you or they hove into view. However, if when making that effective observation, the driver can see clearly if /whether there is anyone who needs to know...then the driver has to decide whether to use the indicator or not. Suffice to say, if there is a need, or a perceived need, then use it. But it is not incorrect driving to not use it, if the circumstances are right.
thank you for all your super helpful videos! I passed my test first time today with 4 minors!
Wooooo! Well done 🎉👍🏼
Same! 1st time, 4 minors 🙌
THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS. YOU ARE ONE OF THE REASONS I PASSED MY TEST FIRST TIME TODAY. GOD BLESS YOU
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@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks May God keep you guys always happy for your contribution to passing my test
In my opinion I would always indicate regardless of there being vehicles or not this is so bad habits arw not created
True
I can see your point, but just automatically signalling every time causes its own problems. It can mean that people start going into auto pilot, rather than actually checking properly to see if a signal was even necessary. As far as I'm aware, most driving instructors will teach you to only signal when it is necessary, because it shows awareness and good judgement of each individual situation. In order to know if a signal is necessary or not, you have to check, but if you just signal every time anyway then you don't, because you're going to signal anyway.
@@reddev5420 Yes, I think quite a few of us just tend to use them ‘automatically’. Sometimes useful to explain to an examiner/assessor as you go along, as to why one hasn’t indicated because of whatever - typically no-one that can see it, or maybe if the layout is such that there is only way to go and no lane change at all, e.g. Brief comments along those lines can be beneficial.
Thank you for this! These are all things that I only found out by stumbling across them, so this will probably be super useful to a lot of people 😊
You're so welcome!
Wouldn’t you fail your driving test for stopping in the cycle lane to let the emergency vehicle pass
Yes - we think you might. That footage was taken from a recent mock test video, and we gave a serious fault for doing that - although a real examiner might see it differently. Ideally, find a better way to let the ambulance past!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I wasn’t quite sure, thanks for the reply, really enjoying your videos 👍
Just want to say thank you so much for sharing that useful amount of knowledge and information , even the instructor does not gave ,and wish me luck my test on Monday, I’m really nervous and scared I don’t know how to deal with that 😢
Glad it was helpful. Good luck on your test! 🤞🏼
1:09 - "Take appropriate action to let it pass while complying with all traffic signs"... Crosses a solid white line in to a mandatory cycle lane which would be an instant fail!
That video clip was taken from a recent mock test to show what not to do!
I m a new driver passed some time ago but still nervous to drive 😔
Thank you so much this Drive
As an ex bus driver I found the rule about giving way to a bus pulling away from a stop to be the most ignored rule.
Oh yes - rule 223! That must have been frustrating...
Hi John, what do you do if a car has already committed by using his indicator whilst in motion. I remember a court case many years ago now, where it was stated the car has a priority in this situation when its indicator was in use and the car was in motion.
Needs removing from the HWC now we've privatised all the bus services (arguably other in London). No privately operated company should get or expect to receive preferential treatment on the roads.
@@I_Evo To add somewhat belatedly, you are not being asked to give way to the bus, as such. But on the bus, there may be any number up to 70 or 80, passengers, who have paid fares. As such, they are subject to Conditions of Carriage, and various Laws as well... They are considered to be 'road users' as much as anyone walking , or driving. So you would be giving way to the passengers, rather than solely to the bus, or the bus driver.
Thank you so much for the tips!
I heard you should treat Amber lights like Red lights: you should stop. But I agree - you shouldn't stop if it's too late as it's safer to proceed than brake suddenly.
I think that was well described in this movie - quite a few of the clips demonstrate that in practice. Useful techniques for judging the available distance might be worth mentioning - road markings e.g. They even mentioned the fact that what you can do depends on how close the one behind is - rapid braking with something close behind is not a good idea, especially if the weather is wet or frosty etc. The performance can vary quite a bit between different types of tyre in certain conditions, after all.
@@johnkeepin7527 Presumably when approaching traffic lights when you anticipate they might change to amber but have a tailgater you should gradually slow on approach to a much slower speed. This is the only way in my opinion that you may keep control of safety.
Always nervous when passing the traffic light and fear it will change to amber soon, in some country it will show the countdown for the traffic light so we know when it will change which is really helpful.
Always a good idea, when approaching a green traffic light, to gradually reduce one's speed, on approach. Until one reaches what one considers the point-of-no-return. If the light is still green, the proceed if safe to do so.....if past that point[which will vary from vehicle type to vehicle type]..then, if the light turns to amber, continue on, if safe to do so. The action of not charging up to the green light, by gradually losing a bit of speed on approach, then, at a reasonable distance, carrying on, or not, as above, the Examiner will be happy. happy. What they do not want to see is the candidate driving at such a speed as to not only be unable to stop comfortably, but also possibly getting caught out by the red light in doing so. They want to see the driver acknowledge what the green light might do, and allow for it. LGV and PCV test candidates, until fairly recently, had to undergo a 'braking exercise' before going out on the road on test. Not an emergency stop, as per the Cat B car test...but simply to allow the Examiner to see if the candidate can stop the lorry quickly & safely, under control, at a pre-ordained point. Not a 'surprise', as an emergency stop would be. This was useful as the candidate would know how fast they would need to be going, when the pass the point to apply their brakes...[the point of no return, which is useful].....and would know how far their vehicle would travel to come to a halt, comfortably...[without drama, in other words] In other words...their speed would be circa 20 mph [or so]....and they would comfortably stop within one, to one and a half, truck lengths....So, applying that to traffic lights, as they approach, they can gradually reduce their speed down to circa that 20mph, reaching that speed around a lorry length from the green light...which becomes the point of no return, and that makes the judgement easy for them.
I didn’t know the the rule was don’t stop in box junction. I thought it was do not enter a box junction unless your exit is clear, as in the road your exiting the box junction. So for straight on and left there would be no stopping because if your exit is clear you will drive straight out of box junction. But if your right hand exit is clear, then you can enter until the oncoming traffic stops and you can exit accordingly. There was a box junction on the entrance to Portsmouth naval dockyard with traffic lights but the right hand turn was controlled separately to the straight on. But there was no right turn from the oncoming traffic coming the other way. So on the box junction there was enough room for 4-5 cars, so when the lights changed the cars moved onto the box junction and when the oncoming traffic stopped as the lights changed at least 4 cars would get through the lights. The next time it changed it would stop the traffic and allow 3-4 cars extra through with the filter. So alternate changing one without the extra time and one starting and stopping at the same time as oncoming traffic. So all being well when there was no extra time on the filter you would get 4 cars through that had stopped on the box junction and when there was extra time with the oncoming traffic stopped you would get 8 cars through. But if people didn’t move on to the box junction on the first change nobody would get through and on the second change if nobody moved onto the box junction you would only get 4 cars through. Different of an extra 8 cars per two changes of lights. So as a taxi driver I was forever waiting at this junction for 5 or 6 changes of lights because nobody was going onto the box junction. I would be shouting at them to move onto the box junction. I was screaming at one guy to move and he refused, then he stoped me at the entrance and started shouting at me saying he was a security guard at the gate house and he knows the rules. Not allowed to stop in a box junction. Repeating that he works for the dockyard and you are not allowed to stop in a box junction. So after a good row of me trying to explain the rules of the road I gave him my phone number and a made a £100 bet that he was wrong. Funny how I never heard back from him !!!
3:50 Surely one should mention that we are not allowed to enter a box at a box junction when turning right if our exit is blocked.
It’s very helpful lesson thanks
Thank you so much for your video
Thank you for your videos. I have my test coming up in a few weeks. I have a question in regards to the part where you talked about appropriate use of your indicator. If you are moving off from the left and you can’t signal left because there’s a constant stream of traffic and they might break / hold back because they think you haven’t seen them (like you mentioned in this video) - what should you do? Should you wait for a gap? Even if it’s a constant flow? and only indicate right before you pull off?
Thanks!
We should be patient and wait for a gap. It's not fault that the examiner has asked you to stop somewhere busy! Maybe practice this situation with your instructor?
Same query here🤣🤣
Cycle lane transgression! Hi, I notice at 1 min 59s in the video that you pull over for an ambulance in a cycle lane, with a solid white line. I thought this was not allowed even for an emergency vehicle..
That video clip was taken from a recent mock test video - and a serious fault was given for doing that. This is why we wanted to mention that we must stay calm and consider the safest way to help the emergency vehicle.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Yes I saw that video, but this video doesn't point it out as an example of what not to do!
very nice informations
Interesting, I was taught to always indicate when driving away for 2 reasons. First off it is legally required here, which is aparently not the case in the UK. Second was the reason that you might not have seen some one who is there, so indicating your intent is always the better idea, even when it seems like there is no reason to.
Yes, I was taught that too (by a U.K. driving instructor). 'You're indicating for the benefit of other road users that you see, but also for any you might have failed to see', so to speak.
Thanks for the info about the plate number that we need to keep it clean . I am new driver just recently passed my driving test and bought new car days old now.
Imagine if you could extend your theory test expiry date by passing another
Thank you very much
very informative
I’ve booked my practical test, it’s on April 16th at 12:30pm
Sounds like plenty of time 👍🏼
Hi your videos helped me to pass my driving practical test easily..
Thanks a lot.
I have a question ,When we are inside the roundabout and if any emergency vehicles comes then what to do?
We can’t stop on the roundabout and block traffic - so we would continue driving on our route, and if the emergency vehicle happened to follow us find somewhere safe to stop.
This channel makes really useful videos thank you👏🏻
Thanks 💕
Thank you.
Thank you for your help!
No worries!
Great video, clear explanation and very interesting. Thanks
Love the video thank you
Really it is great information, useful I love it😍
Emergency service drivers need training ! The number of times I see them forcing cars through red lights is quite bad.
Forget the highway code the song in the background was jammingg 🎶
@Advance Driving School in this video to let emergency vehicle past, you crossed a solid white line yet in Emma's very challenging mock test video it was a serious fault. Please can you explain?
The clip in this video is actually taken from Emma’s video!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool yes that was my point, why show this video for a safe place to move towards for emergency vehicle to go past if it can cause danger and is a serious fault in test.
Sorry for the misunderstanding - we showed it as an example of what not to do.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool oh ok, thanks for the prompt reply and clarification. Really professional and helpful team.
Thanks i really appreciate it.❤
Not really relevant to the video but I had a question. We hear about not getting too close too parked cars when overtaking them, but what about overtaking them with too much space? I failed my driving test because I overtook parked cars with far too much space multiple times. Just wanted to know why this is considered a fault, and if you have any tips to help rectify this? Thank you, your videos have been immensely helpful for me thus far
That is an unusual fault - as most new drivers go far too close to parked cars. It probably depends on the situation, but driving too far to the right might obstruct oncoming traffic, or mislead pedestrians or following traffic. Our recommended gap to a parked car is about a metre, or the width of a door. Try stopping next to a parked car somewhere quiet, and see how it looks for you - then try to copy that when you next pass parked cars. Good luck!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I would only overtake widely if I could see that there were no oncoming vehicles, but I didn't consider that I could be misleading following traffic! But anyway, thank you so much for the explanation and advice :) I've got a test booked for the 30th of December so hopefully, I can fix this issue for then!
Nice video
The Code says you should always signal "to advise other road users before changing course or direction". That's a higher standard than just indicating "if others benefit".
The nub of the matter is, 'other road users'....Before using the indicator, a driver should check their mirrors, and make effective observations. What the driver is looking for, amongst other things, is the presence of any road user who might need to know fo the intention to change position. If the driver deems there to be no road user who ''might benefit'' from the information given, then there is no need to use the indicator. Often drivers will advocate as you have done, as a matter of 'just in case'...which suggests not making effective observation around one's vehicle. For a novice driver, or a test candidate, an instructor might suggest using the indicator 'if in doubt'. But anyone undergoing a driving test for Cat C, C+E, or D, the candidate would likely be expected to know & understand when & where to indicate, and when not to. Since the Syllabus for these vocational driving tests presumes a high standard of driving from an 'experienced driver'...There are also many situations found on the roads where, to use the indicator 'as one has been taught'' [ a bland excuse if ever there was one?]...could, within a second or so, lead to a misleading indication. So it is also important to understand when to cancel one's indication, as well as when to use it.
What if we want to apply 2nd gear and by mistake we apply 4th gear? Then what happens? And what to do? Keeping in mind our speed is suitable for the second gear only! Will it destroy the car?
Selecting the wrong gear will force the engine to run at the wrong speed. Select a higher gear (eg 4th instead of 2nd) and the engine will struggle or stall, or select a lower gear (eg 1st instead of 3rd) and the engine will speed up dramatically. Normally there will be no damage, but it is possible.
Please any one having videos in Sheffield Middlewood rout?
Helpful video 👍👍
Very insightful tho
Best driving video ive seen by far. Kudos to you guys.
Done
Hi again. So in this video the Ambulance approaches and driver pulls into a cycle lane. This is okay to do during a test ?
We can only stop on a cycle lane that has a broken line! The clip we showed was taken from a recent mock test, and the driver was given a serious fault for stopping there.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Do you really think that is appropriate? You wouldnt break the law by stopping in a clear cycle lane to avoid holding an ambulance up?
In fact you would be breaking the law by stopping in a cycle lane with a solid line. Rule 140 of the Highway Code clearly states: Cycle lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Sorry I was asking if you would not do it, you are certainly right that it is illegal.
@@thomaswood2390 We wouldn't do it - because there isn't any need to. We can hear the ambulance way before it catches us, so there is plenty of time to find a safe way to let them pass - without breaking any rules that might cause danger to others! Stay calm, and keep driving until you spot a safe way to help them pass easily.
Still not clear on emergency vehicle's, if your at a red light can you pull forward about a cars lengh to one side so they can pass, or wait for the green light
You can move forward, as long as you don’t cross the solid stop line - which would be an offence!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool ok thanks 👍
3:50 I never knew that before! I was waiting behind the stop line when the light was green and the examiner told me after someone honked at me to move forward but I said "there is a yellow box". The examiner then told me that I am allowed to stop in the yellow box if oncoming traffic stops me from turning right. I also refused to turn right if it means to cross a solid white line before until I realised that turning right is allowed on solid lines
Thanks for the video. I remember the moment on 1:53 in the previous mock up exam video it was told that we can't cross the straight line markings like that and she got a fail for it. So is it okay to stop on the side crossing the line if checked that there are no pedestrians or cyclists?
This is the clip from the previous mock test! We showed it again to show what not to do. Never cross a solid line unless it's an emergency. There was plenty of time to find a safe place to stop for that ambulance.
In the emergency vehicle section of this video the driver stops in a cycle lane with a solid white line. Isn't that action on driving test an automatic failure?
That's right - that piece of video was taken from a mock test we filmed, and the driver was given a serious fault for stopping there.
I always watch your video because I am a student
Isn't the rule about entering a box junction that you can't do it unless your exit is clear? Isn't it the case that you will still get a fine even if you don't actually stop in the box?
The Highway Code says: "You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right." In our experience you will only be given a fault on a test if you stop in the box - but 'anticipating the traffic flow' is fine.
I thought the video explained that badly to be honest.
Fantastic program
can please show me where to stop the car in the yellow box while turning right?
That would depend on the layout of the junction, and any road markings present!
SPEEEED AND POWER!
This vid really helped me with my theory revision thank you
Very Good Chanal
4:02 - Green=go, amber=go - faster 😂
If i indicate when it won’t benefit anyone would that be a fault also were there are arrows directing do i need to indicate
It's fine to indicate even when there isn't anyone around.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you
fyi you've spelt passed wrong on the subtitles when saying about letting the emergency vehicle passed.
Maybe check the dictionary - past and passed are both words… which have different meanings. 👍🏼
Some helpful tips and reminders. Thanks.🌞🙏🇬🇧🌞
if the road is narrow and you do not mount the kerb to let emergency vehicles pass and people die due to this who will be held to account
We would consider doing that if there was no other option - but in over 30 years of driving there has always been a better way to let the emergency vehicle pass us without doing that and causing danger to pedestrians.
In America, that law of prohibiting dirty license plates would be considered unconstitutional.
My test is tomorrow . Wish me luck😁
You can do it! 🤞🏼
Thank you for the videos.
I passed my driving road test today first attempt 💃
ive not done any tests or lessons and i knew all of these. makes me wonder how people simply dont understand things like this.
licences from cereal boxes xD
Nice😎
I do not know any of these, However I am french.
Okay but the rules of indicating every turn regardless if others are around, depends on local rules right? That could be misleading
Our videos are written for drivers in the UK - but rules will vary in other countries, so check your own regulations if you live somewhere else. 👍🏼
Can you fail or get a minor if you indicate when pulling off but no one is there to benefit from your indicator
There would be no fault for doing that. 👍🏼
How should I take U turn?
We never do U-turns, as they are very dangerous! Find another way to turn around.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks a lot
I'm l allowed to enter a bus lane incase of emergency vehicle
Umh! Leaking exhaust on that motor
LOL everyone gets on the curb when the police or ambulance comes
No - we have honestly never done that. There has always been a safe place to stop that doesn't cause extra danger.
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So you've basically went on the amber and then on red light where you surely had time to stop. That's a serious fault on a driving test. If you'd approached it at a slower speed you'd certainly had time to stop safely before the line.
We should never be tempted to brake suddenly for a traffic light. If we can’t stop smoothly, keep going.
1:53 driver breaks highway code rule 140 :D
That’s right - that footage was taken from a recent mock test and they were given a serious fault. 👍🏼
Which car easiest to learn drive?
Manual or automatic?: czcams.com/video/R6tSHlmccyk/video.html 👍🏼
Wow, you only need signal if you SEE other cars, pedestrians or cyclists who may need to know what you're about to do? What if you don't SEE a car, pedestrian or cyclist but one is present and needs to know what you are about to do? "So sorry I crashed into you / ran you over / ran you off the road, but I didn't SEE you?" Getting into the habit of moving your finger a fraction of an inch when changing direction / position is a small price to pay to avoid potentially serious accidents.
Reading other replies, "Well, if you signal every time you might get in the habit of not looking." Well, don't get into that habit then. If we're going to base examples on hypotheticals there is no reason to conclude not having to signal all the time will increase your awareness, you can grab a quick cursory look, assume you don't need to signal, and cause an accident anyway. You CAN do both, be careful AND always signal, again, the cost of signaling is moving your finger a bit, the cost of not doing so when you should have can be catastrophic. But I guess if it's codified into law, good luck.
@@JDoors Totally agree. I couldn't have put it better myself and up until I read your reply, thought I was the only person that thought this way! Exactly as you say, you can BOTH look AND signal every time. Great response and very well worded!
Where is this school located?
We are in Bury St Edmunds, U.K. 🇬🇧👍🏼
Thank you
Is driving in uk better than us
When queuing on a road and someone travelling down the filter lane to push in at the front making you have to wait even longer is infuriating.
If that happens that shows you aren’t making the best use of both lanes. Always join the shortest queue, as it will help to prevent the queue backing up further than necessary.
German cars - Audi, BMW and Mercedes are going to be fitted with indicator stalks next year and that their drivers will be taught how to use them !!!
traffic department must be sued if they leave out some rules
What to do if there is a cyclist infront of you on a narrow road? Can you tailgait a cyclist too close on a narrow road? Finally, who is the first priority on the road, cars or people on bicycle?
We must follow the cyclist at a safe distance until there is enough space to pass. Everyone has equal priority 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Equally, the cyclist is obliged to show consideration for other road users, and, when safe to do so, pull over or stop to allow the car/whatever, to pass. So there are more than one obligation for comply with the Highway Code...[Just to emphasise, the new rules are not simply one-sided]
6:46 cammer would definitely fail a driving test. If s/he holds a driving test well it should be voluntary handed in to a police station.
no i dont agree,see when you a learner you must be given all the rules,not some left out. if you leave it out you are guilty of a crime
Letting blue lights by is a rule? It's only curtious to do so not an actual law. Every time an ambulance, fire brigade or blood approach me I will obviously give them all the room and time to get passed safely. Police cars with blues and twos can wait and there is nothing they can do about me not moving for them. Yes bad practice but for me if I'm not breaking the law well whatever. Drive safe everyone.
2 "don't stop in a box junction" - really? People don't know this? Smh.
We see cars stopping in the box junction almost every day - just like the red car in the video!