P plates cause conflict! Never use them when you pass your driving test
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- Passing your driving test is an amazing feeling. what to do when you pass your driving test can be a daunting prospect. P plates are often used to give you more confidence when you've just passed your driving test but are they a good idea? Laura Thornton and Francis Noakes take a look at what to do that could make you a confident driver driving alone.
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The fact that L and P plates have this effect on how learners/new drivers are treated says quite a lot about people.
I passed my test in June this year. I did use P Plates and it was an awful experience . Cars overtook me and no cars would let me in . So I took them off within 2 weeks . I am treated so differently now . My confidence is good now . My first drive was so scary alone. My heart was beating too fast but I kept telling myself I am good enough as I passed first time . After that no problem at all x
I was fine without the p plate for 2 weeks ,got advised to put p plate on by a friend ,,it was a nightmare ! ,,,only passed 5 weeks ago ,,the p plates r coming off 🙄
@@thawne7993 no I would have patience and be kind
@@helenwhiteley616 it is a scary experience with p plates on. I have been driving 6 months now and been treated so much better without them
I used p plates for probably around 8 months after passing! I found it a largely positive experience and found that people were more forgiving and courteous.
You must have driven outside of London. In London, everybody is in a rush regardless. Having a P plate is equivalent to putting up a "Kick Me" sign.
My first solo drive was horrible. I tried to drive to work. I didn't have any pressure of being there on time, but I wasn't prepared for the amount of traffic, or the nerves that I had. I ended up rolling into the car behind me on a hill.
The most important lesson I took from that was not to be so nervous. My nerves made me such a bad driver that day. I keep reminding myself now that they wouldn't have passed my test if I'm a bad driver 😊 and 3 months later I love driving!
For my first solo drive, I stuck to local roads I know inside out and I commentated my entire drive out loud, for example slowing down as lights have been green for a while, check inside mirror, check right mirror, indicate right, looking over shoulder to get in lane, wait at the give way line etc. it really helped rather be left in silence with my thoughts which made me nervous. also I got my car in summer, so I took it out at 5am when it was daylight with no traffic, then next day at 7am. then 9am, then 12pm etc to gently introduce myself to traffic flow at different times of day. Hope this helps
I felt that confident after passing my test that the first thing I did was to take a drive down the motorway. It was good and I felt like a ‘real’ driver.
I passed 6 weeks ago and have used p plates :) my experience so far has been positive. People are a lot more understanding although I have had a few not so understanding people but I think you get them regardless. I’m going to take mine off soon though as I think my confidence has grown loads since passing :) xx
Me too, on my first drive to work down a country lane I had a situation where one of us needed to reverse to the side- I think my p plates definitely helped, as they reversed back instead of expecting me to 😅
Thanks for this, I passed in August and had to wait two months for my car. I decided to not use P plates for the exact reasons you have mentioned but I definitely needed to hear that noone is watching, I find myself apologising to my partner for coming out of gear abit too quick like I would my driving instructor 😂
My experience with L plates, is that if you are in towns/villages/rural areas people are VERY forgiving, thank you for letting them out and let you in, also give you space on the whole. In citys larger towns or any busy junctions people get very frustrated almost immediately as if they are waiting for proof of a mistake, overtake or drive dangerously to get past the 'assumed bad driver'. I had this issue in the car with my instructor, with my relatives helping me get experience and on my own driving home from the test center since I didn't take the plates off to go home. I assumed since I was only one person in the car people would know I was not on a lesson but I was ttreated the exact same. I had multiple people try to overtake on the outside lanes of roundabouts to take the first exit and nearly crash into me when they tried to turn into my lane expecting me not to be pulling out as soon as there was space. It was terrifying.
Describes people in the city in general tbf.
I would recommend purchasing a vehicle a few months prior to passing. For me, I purchased mine a little over a year before I passed. But having that experience with friends and family in a car, gave me time to build up confidence in my own car. Then when I first went out on my own, I was confident using my car on the road. I’ve not long passed, having passed a little over two weeks back but the experience beforehand has made a huge difference in my ability to overcome problems and hurdles which might have otherwise been difficult. Good luck to all of my fellow drivers and wish you all the best on the roads and in life!❤️✌️
Music, transitions and advice. All top tier!
I went out with a very experienced driver who I completely trusted. So helpful. I then went out in my own the next day and got lost but managed to sort it and did a practice drive to my work place and the supermarket (not close to here cos it's rural) and was brave and went on the local dual carriageway. I also did all the routes to and from work as well over a few weeks. Mistakes will be made, but the best thing to do is learn from them, and you truly start learning after you passed. Didn't use p plates because of how people treated me as a learner.
My first solo journey was from my mums house to a Halfords. I was picking up some P plates, ironically. 😂 It was about 15 minutes in the car maximum, I took a break after that for about an hour before I drove to my home and parked up. I recommend not driving people for a little bit until you're feeling more confident. I drove my sister on my second day with my car and I hated every single minute of it. I should have had more time in the car alone before taking someone else. I did take my dad out, however, on day 3! But that was to help me learn more in that car, he talked me through things that helped me learn to drive THAT car as it was older than the cars my instructor had. That was useful, taking my sister just stressed me out.
And with P plates: I got honked at a bit and overtaken a few times which never happened when I was a learner but I was also given room on the road. I was forgiven more for stalls (which happened a LOT) and most of the time, given the time I needed. I took the P plates off after 2 months, I didn't really know when to take them off and actually did it just because I was tired of people at work knowing I was in because they could see the P plate 😂 But since I took it off, I don't get honked at BUT I do get tailgated a LOT. I drive a lot at night due to working late and at first, tailgating freaked me out and I knew that could cause me to make stupid mistakes. Once it did - I drove 10mph above the speed limit and the person was still right behind me. I then knew after that I couldn't let that happen again and so I pull off to the side of the road or into a carpark to let the drivers behind me go. I'll stay at the speed limit and they can make their own mistakes. The advice for P plates I'd give is that there is no right or wrong way. They're a personal choice and I liked having them as it gave me time to learn my car and the roads before I took them off. Other drivers are either really kind or really not. It's not really easy to know until you're on the road. Try them out, if they make you feel less confident or drivers do treat you worse, take them off. If it's the opposite, keep them on for as long as you want!
I’ve found P plates useful and positive. I was so anxious driving alone to start with and people have largely given me more space and been patient.
This videos gonna help a lot of people 👍. I recently passed my test late August (the same day I went to wales for 4 days) and I bought my car as soon as I got home. I installed 'P' plates on my car for my second day of independant driving but only because the car I bought wasn't at all like I was used too. My car is petrol and my instructors was diesel so I had to balance the clutch and gas a lot more PLUS the clutch on my car needed replacing ASAP (according to my dad - a mechanic) but I drove in it for about 1 week before replacing it, but because it needed replacing I was stalling a lot, and it didn't make me confident in my driving AT ALL, even though I was before. So thats why I used the 'P' plates, and I did notice alot of other road users being annoyed with me and attempting overtakes they shouldn't have. But the P plates do give you a better sense of security, even if only A FEW good road users give you the extra space - it helps. As soon as I replaced the clutch in my car, and had a couple hours of practise on some local streets - getting used to the car and new clutch, I took off the P plates and have had them off ever since. THE WORST situation I encountered whilst having P plates on, was when reversing out of a parking space onto the road behind me (it was a car boot sale, on private land) and I reversed out (it was clear at the time) and a Van driver coming hurtling down the dirt road and just didn't stop AT ALL he tried to fit himself into a tiny gap between my car and the car boot stand but couldn't so had to slow, and he blasted his horn at me. Even though i was already in the middle of the path, like what am I supposed to do 🤷♂😂. I'm so glad I took my dads advice when I passed my test, he told me never to worry about the cars behind - if they beep or anything - because if you feel rushed you're more likely to make mistakes.
Your dad sounds very supportive ☺️ and that's typical behaviour from van drivers 🙄 lucky you had your dad to back you up and let you know you were right!
Lovely to hear from you again 😀
In Australia (at least in Syd/NSW) we have to wear P plates for 3 years compulsory. Red Ps for 12 months (90km max) then Green Ps for 2 years (100km max).
So interesting how different places approach the rules for new drivers!
you two good people respect guys for both of you
It was about a week or two before I went out solo 2 years ago for the first time. I found taking a short trip around the block was the best thing. You feel so vulnerable and that everyone is watching and you go past a police car and you feel they will stop you for something but no none of that happens. I found little set tasks like going to the shop and parking up very good. Also playing a song on loop like an instrumental piece. My first piece of music was Silent Life - Fluff. It takes a while and I nearly had a few near misses and getting beeped on roundabouts etc on my first couple weeks after that. I was always thinking I should not be making these dangerous mistakes. I was prepared to go back into the test centre and hand in my licence and say you made a mistake but my parents assured me it was just nerves. After a while you build up confidence. You build observation skills and you are more aware of things happening and what others will do the more you drive. My other advice would be not to forget what you are taught. Making good plans when driving is probably more about what is happening behind you, remember your mirrors and keep good distance. My other advice is do the pass plus, do a skid training course, do the DIAmond advanced motorists test and join the local RoSPA club and learn roadcraft driving. I have done all of those things, the DIAmond is a good intro to advanced driving and passed that 1 year after my L test very useful. Skid training is also very handy. The Rospa is my latest challenge and still in training. It is a whole new way to drive but it will be worth it.
Great tips guys!
I always give learners and those with P plates space.
I used P plates when I passed people gave me more space and were a lot more reasonable if I made mistakes so it made me feel more comfortable. When I didn’t use the P plates people would be super cruel on the roads and I didn’t like it but that’s just my experience
In Northern Ireland its a R plate and its compulsory for a year after you pass your test, if you get stopped by the cops without it, you get a fine and 3 points.
Not to mention whilst displaying R plates you're limited to 45 mph (even on motorways)!
Wait really?! R plates in Northern Ireland have a speed limit? In Ireland, we have N plates in the Republic and they have to be on the car for 2 years after passing, and the only restriction is you can't be the accompanying person for a learner driver. Limiting your speed up to 45mph seems a bit weird
@CezTV Yeah, it's supposed to stop inexperienced drivers from going too fast. Plenty of times, I have been passed by someone in a hairdryer, going flat out, displaying the R plate 🤣 We have to have 3 years experience and be over 21 to teach someone here as well.
Fully agreed on your comments about both Pass Plus and not using P plates. I did the Pass Plus after passing (around the time of Noah's Ark) and it does give you a lot of valuable experience. In addition, it can give you the equivalent of a one year no-claims bonus on your insurance and I still use that to my advantage today - all these years on.
I would highly recommend a few hours worth of lessons on the motorway, so they aren't so bad when you do go solo.
Once you have some experience behind the wheel, why not go for advanced lessons with an organisation like RoSPA and take your advanced test. I did mine with RoSPA and the lessons were free in my own car, with my local group, and it's roughly about £50 for the test. They're fun to do and you learn so much more about driving and driving safely. I passed with a Gold. Next bonus is that some insurance companies will also give you a discount if you have an advanced pass under your belt.
I would leave the P Plates alone though. My instructor advised me not to use them, and now as an experienced driver, I often see how aggressive some people can be to those with them displayed, as they can be with L Plates.
Awesome advice!! And congrats on getting the RoSPA gold!! 🤩👌
@@DrivingSchoolTV Thank you. 🙂🚘🙂
I passed 1st time in august,if you would of asked me a few years ago about learning to drive I would of laughed in your face,as time went on I often wondered what it would be like,so I thought I’d give it a try,if I didn’t succeed I would give up . I started to learn to drive in December 21 ,I am the most nervous 😟 person around at first I found it very daunting,after a few lessons with my then instructor I was ready to give up!!! But friends & family said don’t,I swapped driving instructor’s and sailed through 😀😀😀😀albeit in an automatic.as for p plates I had some on for a few days my mentality was I now have a driving license , “ I’m just as good as everyone else ( kind of) I didn’t think I would do it at 48. So good luck to anyone of any age who is about to take their driving test ,happy & safe driving. Xxx
I was 46 when I started to learn.
Stopped because of the pandemic.
Continued after when I was 48. Passed just after becoming 49. Did manual.
@@kp2769 congratulations,the freedom it gives you is amazing,on my days off I can now take myself out instead of waiting for a lift of my son.
@@donnastpierre2252 Thank you. It Is an amazing experience every time you realise that you can now do things without waiting for others.
@Thawne I had inheritance money so decided to buy a car to use in between lessons ,so at every opportunity I would drive my own car,as for insurance with my partner as an additional driver for the year it was £ 585 as a learner then when I passed obviously it went up as a new driver.
@Thawne my mum died in 2020, we had to sell her house
Your videos are very helpful ❤
The day before my test I don’t know how many videos I watched but I watched that many that my recommendations is all you. Oh yeah I passed
Yes I've had more beeps than ever since putting my p plates on ,,became more anxious,,was bad enough driving on my own ,,there coming off now my p plates 🙄
I was a bit nervous on my first drive so I just drove to the gym and back which is about 10mins drive and I know the route well, after that I felt absolutely fine
I absolutely disagree with the P Plate views, I live in welsh valleys mega hills & the P plates give me and others that bit of space & reassurance, I’ve even had people in car parks run over and ask me if they can help by guiding me out when they’ve seen I’m stressed, all positive for me x
I've been driving for a month now and been using the P plates since day one. It's been a positive experience with people being more understanding with me stalling/ rolling back on hills or taking too long to park between tight spaces. The only negative I'd say is people tend to overtake me in situations they wouldn't do if i didn't have the P plates on
I passed 3 weeks ago & I’ve been driving around quite happily. On my first solo trip I picked up some P plates & I haven’t been sure wether to use them or not…
Thanks to this video, I’ll just continue to leave them in my boot 😂🤣
I passed in August 2022. I drove around with my partner initially and then I dove in at the deep end and my first real solo drive was a 40 minute drive to work! I had P plates on for 3 months!! 😅
I passed my test over a month ago and only drove my car 2 days ago. I use P plates and I've noticed that some people do follow you closely behind and overtake you. However, I'd rather people know I've just passed if I make a mistake or stall. I also have a blackbox, so I got a sticker to let others know because I made me feel more confident if people overtook me and actually didn't ride right up my backside. I've found that lightly double tapping my brakes makes them back off lol.
I passed my test in December, but didn't get my car until the end off June, I don't know any one who drives so didn't have private practice. When I picked my car up it was my first drive since I passed and it was horrible lol my new car has an electric handbrake as soon as you come up on the clutch your off, so I was stalling alot as I was use to the security off a manual handbrake. I got a P plate because my anxiety was very bad, but I have noticed people being more dangerous, I could be at the speed limit and drivers over take at such speed to get passed me. And don't let me merge in. I honestly feel like I've had more issues with the p plates then being a learner.
Thank you both ! 💚❤️🚗
Partner has P plates on her car, and as we drive a lot we often swap and I never remove them. I passed 10 years ago and drove 200k miles in that time and although I experienced some strange behaviour from other road users on occasions, it usually is as it would be in a car without P plates. It's a personal choice really, we should be educating others to be patient, calm and forgiving regardless.
I completely agree with the L and P plates
Pass my test in January but only been driving for the past 3ish weeks. Using P plates but think I will take them off. Didn’t really think of the fact they’re probably more likely to draw attention to your driving compared to not having them on at all. But I will keep my wee black box sign, maybe 😂
In Ireland, after passing your test, N (Novice) plates are compulsory for 2 years. It's interesting hearing the experience with P plates in the UK. Since I've only recently past my test, I use N plates and so far nothing negative. I feel safer with them on. Each to their own I suppose
Just up North in Northern Ireland we legally have to use "R" plates for one year after passing our test, not a thing anywhere else but they Restrict us to 45mph on the road 🥲. Although if we drive across the border we can drive whatever speed 😂
Passed my driving test two months ago and I don't use the P plate because I would call more attention from other drivers. Simple! I also noticed that if I make a minnor mistake, the drivers don't care. I am careful at the roads and always with a positive attitute.
I personally think having green P plates is the exact effect as having Red L plates, makes absolutely no difference at all. Just as was perfectly described in this video, other road users can be idiots sometimes, the best thing any new driver can do is, do NOT let other drivers pressure you, but be condifent in yourself, in your driving abilities, you've passed the driving test, always remember all you've learnt from your lessons, because theres nothing worse than getting 6 points on your new driving license that you've worked so hard to get, for simply driving recklessly.
For young drivers, who want to impress their mates, girlfriends etc, don't do it, its NOT worth getting 6 points on your newly gained driving license, because i have seen so many young drivers do just weeks after gaining their new driving license only to have 6+ points on their new license.
Very good advice from this video. When i get my license & car, i will attempt to drive around my block until i feel confident enough to drive even further out, & i'll slowly increase the distance as i gain more confidence.
My first solo drive was a 1hour journey up the A46 to pick up my first car, totally on my own driving at 70mph... Terrifying considering I'd never driven on a dual carriageway before!! 🤣
omg that's a big accomplishment
@@afiii.h ngl I was shaking like a leaf when I finally got home 😂
@@rearviewmirror21 literally me after driving 10 mins now 😭
How had you never driven on a dual carriageway whilst learning??
@@eloisepreece4850 there weren't any on the test routes so I wasn't taken on any.
My first drive was in the dark and rain the guy I brought my car from delivered it to my house and everyone was telling me to try it out, I really didn’t want to. I drove about 2 minutes away and went back home. The next day I drove to work (1 mile away) it’s the same way I walk to work but for some reason I couldn’t remember how to get there so I had to pull over to turn on my satnav on my phone 😂. Third day I drove my partner to work as she missed the bus (7 miles away) that one I was petrified I had people over taking me, I was smashing into pot holes and had a van pull out on me for the first time on my own.
It took me 6 months to do a long drive from Essex to Sheffield but even after a year I will avoid cities if I can.
would love a similar video about a black box sticker! I get penalised for acceleration, brakes, speed etc
My first drive was from Leicester to London as that’s where I collected my first car from. I had p plates and found people would try bully me, like try cut me up or try over taking me even though I’m going at the speed limit
Woah, passed mine today with no minors!!! Very good timing :D
Woah incredible result congrats 🥳 🎉 👏 have you got a car yet?
@@francisnoakes Hehe, thank you! I have a 2011 fiesta lined up, but getting the insurance is the main problem! But i'll get there eventually. Thank you for all he helpful and funny videos, deffo gonna keep on watching!
Congratulations!
@@dirlenecerqueira8939 thank you!!
I passed my test in 1988 so that's , eeeeh , 34 years driving. I noticed people started peeping there horns and flashing there lights and once got shouted at. This went on for a week and I was wondering what the hell was going on. Then it clicked , my wife left the P plate on the back of the car. I took it off and everything went back to normal.
My first solo drive was 1 year before I passed my test when i took my brothers golf. However I didn’t make any mistakes and even done a 3 point turn!
😂🤔 how does that work??
Mmm. I don't think that was legal 🤣
I passed a week ago, my first solo drive i went to the car wash and asda, i stalled at a roundabout, wasn't a big deal and people were patient, i have no p playes bc my husband said they are a terrible idea x
When I passed I got “new driver” plates rather than “P” plates. I found people gave me more room which took away a lot of anxiety.
Thank you for sharing this. I passed in April, but o ly just got my car. I've been doing pass plus to breidge the gap since then. I was reluctant to have P plates as my instructor advised against it, have witnessed firsthand how inpatient other riad users can be to learner drivers, and also, I feel like I've earned my place on the road. I didn't even know that these existed, and the idea of 'new driver' sits better in my mindset than P plates, so I've just ordered some on Amazon. Thank you
@@user-vs1yg1ku2q Another tip Don’t be scared to get lost. That’s how we find wonderful places that we never knew of.
Enjoy your driving adventures xx
I honestly think that the question of whether to use P plates comes down to where you live. Sounds weird, but i think certain neighbourhoods and rural areas are more likely to be kinder and more forgiving, while busy cities are less likely. I just passed my test yesterday so i haven't used mine yet, but i think i'm just going to put them on for now, and if i start having terrible experiences, i'll take them off. The once my mum bought me are just magnetic so they're easy to get on and off anyway. If i do use them i don't think it will be for long anyway.
I have just passed my test and was considering getting p plates just for others to be aware i may get things wrong. im not nervous about my first drive since i passed the test with 1 minor (In the show me question, I switched to side lights rather than dipped headlights: It was my mistake for simply not paying full attention to switching the switch enough). Im not going to use p plates but i may get them in case i change my mind and feel like i need that safety net.
When I passed, I got P plates that only lasted a day. I put them on, went to the shop and when I went in to open boot, I noticed the P plate had flown off and the 2 magentic strips that hold the plate was still on the car.
🤣 probably for the best David!
Crazy how different countries have different rules. In Australia it is illegal to not use your P plates once you pass your test. When I passed my test it was 6 months on your red Ps and then 2 years on your green Ps, not entirely sure if its still the case now, ive been a fully licensed driver for over 5/6 years now aha.
I only used P plates when I parked the car. (Park at your own peril) Other drivers always left me more space unsurprisingly 😆
🤣 actually.... that's genius
Lol. 😂
Which plate should we put along an International driving license?
E.g. Indian international license and driving in the UK
Drove my first the other day from South London to North London to drop off a friend which hard enough, then from Tottenham to Ipswich, in the dark, in the rain and it was terrifying
Somehow survived 😂
am about to take my 3 test soon and i dont think am going to pass because my nerves gets the best of me ugh but i only drive solo when my sister wanna drive and my car is on the way and needs to be taken out the parking place
The theory I have - and other comments seem to back this up, your experience with P plates will depend massively on the area in which you live. In smaller villages/towns/cities, where drivers are a bit older and less aggressive, P plates are almost certainly a great thing to have.
In the city, my experience was that some drivers were more aggressive, would pip behind me at junctions, cut me up and tailgate. I ended up feeling really nervous and drove worse for it, so I took them off. Good drivers leave people with P plates more space, but good drivers were never really the issue.
Ironically, we are in a situation where the most challenging places to drive (busy cities), where you really need that extra space that P plates should provide, they are actively harmful. Then the areas that are generally easier to drive, P plates are quite useful.
My test is March I can’t wait!
How did it go? ^_^
@@novah4371I passed
@@zoemoney7427congrats! How are you getting on?
Love video
Passed my test in August, I should be getting a car without 2 weeks and I’m nervous for my first drive 🙈
Pass plus should be for any age though I think. Just cause I passed my test at 26 rather than 19/20, why should that make a difference??
its okay to keep taking some driving lessons with your instructor even if you pass your test but you know what you not going to have a car any time soon?
Good to see Tipsy bartender is now a driving instructor
I passed my test 8 months ago and only just got a car( due to financial changes in my household I’m now a single mum) I’m worried about driving especially with my 20 month old in the back. My insurance doesn’t kick in for 2-3 weeks. Has anyone got any advice ?
Thank you for putting them
I used my P plate just for unfamiliar areas
In my country, the Isle of Man, you are legally required to display R plates for a year after passing your test and you're restricted to 50mph max.
In Northern Ireland it's the same only it's 45 mph lmao
I did my test in tolworth! I passed 🎉🎉
I passed my test about 5 weeks ago i refused to have P plates as it was bad enough having L plates i call them red rag to a bull.
I’ve just passed and 10 year old cars are 7000 and the average insurance is 5000 with a second driver
my first drive on my own, I stalled in front of the police. so pretty much you can't do much worse than I did.
🤣🙈 omg did they say anything?
@@DrivingSchoolTV haha nah I just started the car back up and moved off
i passed my test last year and have used P plates the hole time. its a load of crap people are more aggressive.... its the total opposite. when you are waiting people let you pass much more often. at junctions people give you priority because they can see the P. people keep there distance. i get away with alot more and save so much time having P plates on my car its and advantage. Maybe it depends on where you live i live in Yorkshire and P plates help. my mum noticed how often people let me out when i drive her. it has probably been years since most instructors have used p plates. try them out for yourself.
first solo got my sat nav disconnected for about 10 min then followed the road lines and got to nowhere lol
I passed my test this week and decided a while ago I'm NOT using P plates, I've had enough people overtaking me, tailgating and treating me like I'm not good enough of a driver 😮💨
I just got rid of my L plates so why would I want to broadcast to everyone that I'm not that experienced? 😅 No plates is the best approach, blend in with everyone else and you'll be less likely to be treated differently, obviously there are still going to be those idiots now and then but just saves yourself being a target.
Passed my theory and test first time and took me 7 months to get my full licence 😁 (humble brag)
First drive solo 1975 Ford anglia, stalled on Lythe Bank (locals to whitby will know), handbrake wouldn't hold, girlfriend and her friend nearly jumped out 😕😕
omg how did it end
@@fullafulla4102 if I recall, icorrectly managed to hold on footbrake, found my bite, then jumped off brake, straight onto gas pedal, and kangerood embarrassingly up the hill haha.
Here in Australia, I don’t think you’re allowed to not have your P plates.
Yes! You guys have a completely different system, right? How long do you have to have Ps after you pass your driving test?
@@francisnoakes depends on state , I lived in Western Australia where you’re on your red p’s for 6 months and green for 12. However I moved to Sydney and here red p plates are 12 months with 90 km speed limit and another 12 on green with 100km speed limit. In Western Australia you had to do 60 hours of learning and in Sydney it’s 120.
Am in Scotland and I always thought it was by law u had to have P plates on ur car
Nope, no requirement for them in Scotland.
Does doing pass plus still reduce your insurance premiums?
Sometimes it does a little bit, but not usually by more than you'll pay for the course!
I passed today with 4 minors, so happy first time as well
Oh yes 🙌 that’s what we like to hear!! Congrats!! 🥳
I think depends on the area in the city people are more ignorant to care of others.. If smaller towns people r nicer
As soon as I passed my test I went back on the buses because I wasn’t ready to drive on my own.
4:27 The first drive i did was to the local petrol station as the first car i brough only had a drop of fuel in the tank 😂
It may be just my ingrained cynicism, but I tend to think that the P on P plates stands for "Please bully this inexperienced driver". If I do something stupid on the road I'd rather look like an idiot than a target. (Not that I do stupid things on the road. Well, I've done a few things since driving solo in my own car that would have failed my test if there'd been an examiner next to me, but nothing that would lose me my licence if I'd caught the attention of the police!)
I bought my own car a couple of weeks after passing my test. I was expecting the dealer to sit in during the test drive and basically act like a driving instructor, but instead it was "OK, up the road, left at the roundabout and turn round when you're ready." So I got my first solo drive a bit earlier than I expected, but there was no backing out, I had to go for it. A bit of panic when I want to come back, I've got nowhere to turn round and there's an Audi behind me, but eventually I found a roundabout that I could go round. I'm still a little bit nervous about going out for a drive, but once I'm in the car I'm pretty much fine. Was just about getting the hang of the clutch, I took her in for a service and the damn' mechanic goes and adjusts it. I stalled at every light coming home!
Australia: P Plates are mandatory in Australia
Iyoh! Guys, it's been a year .l think I will need to go back to the driving School l was with for leases
i had P plates on for a month after passing and i had my fair share of dickheads, but i mostly had people be quite accommodating; especially when i went on the motorway for the first time, everyone would overtake me while i kept at my speed behind the lorries in the left lane lol
🤣 fair share of dickheads! Did you find it got better after you took them off?
@@francosfitquest not sure, i only took them off a couple days ago, however i have noticed people are a bit closer to my car than before. i only had the plates on the back
I just passed few days ago . Do u recomend the P plates.i am kinda nervous if they are to close to me
@@liamlamallaraj3647 i think it wouldn't hurt to try them out for a couple days to test how other drivers respond to the plates. if you find people stay back more, then it's a success
@@reynabum thank you xx
Van drove zoomed so fast in-front of me that I failed my test today because of that aggressive van driver.😢
ive been waiting for my tesla delivery for months now since passing, but there's no way I'm putting P plates on it haha
People often target people with P plates for an easy insurance scam as well.
you know what p stands for on the p plates, Never use em
What a poor example being set by the driver doing all the things that would result in a failed test - only 1 hand on the steering wheel, rotational steering, resting 1 hand on the gear lever, while not changing gear. However as a retired ADI I do agree about not using P plates.
At least we agree on one thing 😂 coz you wouldn’t fail for any of that
bad experiences driving with P plate. people use their horn without no reasons. they just let you down there.
I never used P Plates, they bring a bad experience. P plates are worse than learner vehicles in terms of how other road users treat them.
I can only dream...never gonna pass :(
Everyone can pass if you never give up and work hard any goal is achievable!! 🤞
Yeahh, my first solo drive, 2 days after I passed, was from Enfield to Catford 🫣🤣
thankyou for another amazing video😊
i had p plates on for 3 months
How did you find it?