I’m in my thirties and have avoided learning to drive for a long time due to a bad experience with a previous instructor. This channel has helped so much with confidence and combining this with a new instructor that seems a lot better, I’m starting to wish I’d done it years ago. Thanks for the content
as a trainee driving instructor myself i enjoy watching the way you deliver your instructions in a way thats clear and easy to understand. excellent videos
Ur so good uve been given a talent of explaining u give all the main points that I am able to remember good teacher wish it was that simple and i get this driving over and pass 1st time
You are a life changer for me driving well, I have learnt with many instructors. I find your videos useful to learn more effectively, thank you so much for making videos like this.
Gosh Richard I always think how young you look for this long you've been an instructor then came across this and you were even more of a youngun! Great video as always. Test two weeks Friday so hoping binge watching your videos helps😂
Started training and l can say watching these amazing videos has been really a great deal....on my fourth day l drove it alone..... Manual Car am coming for you proudly geared by Conquer Driving
So helpful thank you, there are hundreds of bay parking and parallel parking on RUclips, but I am asking you to try to do videos on those 👆 manoeuvres, because you have a very unique way in explaining and conveying the concepts. Thanks
Amen he is really good I searched & got lucky to see him & guessing he's in the UK. Finally got the parallel parking down in 1 move & the answer is all the way in UK. Thanks to I guess England for this guy👍👏
The reference point technique only works once you're stopped. You will of course have to come in at an angle and your wheels will also be at an angle. There is no 100% fool proof method, that is why the majority of cars have kerbed alloys. If you have no choice but to park on the road, the best way is to pull up on the right and use your right mirror to reverse up against the kerb. It is actually illegal to park facing traffic at night, but almost everyone does it and it is very rarely enforced. Obviously you can't use this technique on your test but once you've passed and if you want to take care of your expensive alloys, do this.
I would like to thank you for these great videos. Thank you for your time. Passed first time with 1 minor 😊😁 Well done and keep doing it because you are helping many learning drivers. 👍
Hi! Thank you for this. I do have one question. When I try to set off when I am this close to the curb, how willI set off, without damaging the back of the car? Thanks!
I have never ever seen that yellow brick in the road to demarcate a fire hydrant, but it’s very good to know! Do you know if this is a road sign used only in England ? (I live in Wales)
i have been driving since september last year and my driving is pretty good but I still have issues parking next to a curb, I tend to just mount them now and make sure half my car isn't in the road lol
Hey, I am loving these videos. I took by test but had TWO MAJORS because I didnt know where to 'safely pull up on the left'. In the USA where I am from we would NEVER just stop in the road, but it seems like that is what the examiner wanted me to do. I looked for an abanodned parking lot or a side street both times because I was on a busy road. What are the rules for pulling up? Can I do it on any street as long as there is not yellow line or bus stop?
Hi! Just wanted to say that you make great videos and they’re always super helpful. I was just wondering, during the exam, if I get asked to pull up on the left or right and I end up pulling up a bit too far, am I able to correct it or is that an instant fail?
Arr ok so it is legal to park on the right facing on coming traffic in the UK any time or? Here in Germany it is not allowed at any time, which is silly as during the day I cannot see the point in this law, or at night really, it is annoying when there are spots on the other side but none on mine, turning round is one option but it can be a pain depending on where.
I have a problem with meeting traffic like position is this video suitable ? I don’t have a problem when to give them way or to find a gap just more the position
My front wheels always end up closer to the kerb than my back wheels. How to fix this? It happens when I don't have enough space to travel to straighten my car when trying to park.It drives me crazy because then I need to fiddle reversing to get my back of the car closer to the kerb.Honestly it's been only 3 weeks since I passed my test and I am dreading parking .
It takes about 2-3 car lengths for your car to straighten when stopping near the kerb forwards. Try bringing the nose into the kerb earlier to give you more time to straighten, if the space isn't big enough for that then you will need to reverse into the space.
Been driving about 4 months and still find it difficult parking straight especially parking in a space in between cars, I'm always too far from the kerb, I've tried practicing number of times but no matter what still can't get it looking normal like most other cars that are parked
Hey Richard, is it ok to stay on gear 2/3, break slow, then clutch down using break- to do the kurb parking? Or have to lower to gear 1 then complete the kurb parking ? Thanks a lot
If you are on 4th gear and you need to stop somewhere is it okay to slow down until you stop without down shifting gears and just skipping gears by shifting to neutral from 4th gear directly after I have stopped completely?
You can, but if you keep rolling for too long you may confuse people trying to pass you. Generally you want to get the nose in and roll 2-4 car lengths to bring the back in whilst gradually straightening.
I've passed recently and when I pull up on the left or when there is curb when I am driving, i hit it, I've already hit the curb 3 or 4 times what is your solution and how can I judge the curb? And does it happen in your lessons?
Well done on passing your test. It doesn't happen during my lessons because I take the steering wheel before this can happen, it's a very bad idea to hit the curb as you can unbalance your wheels and internally damage your tyres which could go pop when you're at high speed. I recommend not trying to get too close, don't go closer than you're absolutely certain that you won't hit the curb. Then you can get nearer the curb by reversing and using your curbside mirror.
@@ConquerDriving Do you think I've done some damage now? I've hit roughly around 5 mph and I felt the car vibrate when I hit curb. I haven't noticed any issues yet, but if I'll take it to the garage. And thanks for the tip, can you do a video on how to judge the curb please?
Here are a couple of videos on steering. Unfortunately no videos on positioning yet, this is probably what you're struggling with. It's quite normal for new drivers to struggle with steering and end up going too left and right all the time. Try not to look at the edges of your car or the edges of your lane. Try to focus on putting the centre of your car on the centre of your lane and only look at available space not obstructions. ruclips.net/video/YJ3QGlgFPNI/видео.html ruclips.net/video/-G79_Sq70BU/видео.html
Conquer Driving Oh wow, I really struggle with getting close after 40 hours. Its the only thing I can’t do! I have a test soon too so just going to practice non stop.
What speed would you recommend when pulling up and lining up with ref point? you. Also, would hitting the kerb when pulling up be a test fail usually? Thanks a lot 👍
Touching the curb gently is not a fail but hitting it or mounting it is. You don't need to be 5cm from the curb getting it under 20cm is normally sufficient for test standard.
You don't fail for that. You would fail if you continually got so close that you wouldn't be able to move around the car. Tyres and tarmac is too much in my opinion, especially in my car it's usually over a car length.
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I’m in my thirties and have avoided learning to drive for a long time due to a bad experience with a previous instructor. This channel has helped so much with confidence and combining this with a new instructor that seems a lot better, I’m starting to wish I’d done it years ago. Thanks for the content
I'm 35 and just started learning last month
@@chainyrabbit Good luck!
This is a MASTERCLASS lesson. Thanks, mate.
You're welcome
as a trainee driving instructor myself i enjoy watching the way you deliver your instructions in a way thats clear and easy to understand. excellent videos
I have passed my test in.febraury ,i watches your videos so helpful to drive confidently
Ur so good uve been given a talent of explaining u give all the main points that I am able to remember good teacher wish it was that simple and i get this driving over and pass 1st time
You are a life changer for me driving well, I have learnt with many instructors. I find your videos useful to learn more effectively, thank you so much for making videos like this.
Wow crazy to see how the style of videos has changed so much!
Wooooow thank you after so long having to step out of the car 2-3 times to check my parking you came up with the answer that worked.👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
You're welcome! I'm glad you check and try to park well. Good effort!
My test is in April I’ve got enough time to master this ! You are incredible
been driving for years but struggled with this all the time 😅 . This video explaination will come in really handy!
I'm happy to hear that.
Gosh Richard I always think how young you look for this long you've been an instructor then came across this and you were even more of a youngun!
Great video as always. Test two weeks Friday so hoping binge watching your videos helps😂
Passed my test a week ago . And il be watching these videos for time to come yet.
Thank you for this one. I'm a UK learner and struggling with this. This video has really helped me with this
Started training and l can say watching these amazing videos has been really a great deal....on my fourth day l drove it alone..... Manual Car am coming for you proudly geared by Conquer Driving
When Freddie Mercury choses a different career in an alternative universe. LOL jokes apart, very helpful video. Thank you.
You're welcome, you may like this video if you think I look like Freddie: ruclips.net/video/2010sGSrD88/видео.html
So helpful thank you, there are hundreds of bay parking and parallel parking on RUclips, but I am asking you to try to do videos on those 👆 manoeuvres, because you have a very unique way in explaining and conveying the concepts. Thanks
You're welcome, they are already in the pipeline. It will take a while though as each video is taking me about 3 weeks and most of my spare time.
Amen he is really good I searched & got lucky to see him & guessing he's in the UK. Finally got the parallel parking down in 1 move & the answer is all the way in UK. Thanks to I guess England for this guy👍👏
Yes, I'm from Colchester in England.
None of the other videos had such helpful information. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, you're welcome!
The reference point technique only works once you're stopped. You will of course have to come in at an angle and your wheels will also be at an angle. There is no 100% fool proof method, that is why the majority of cars have kerbed alloys. If you have no choice but to park on the road, the best way is to pull up on the right and use your right mirror to reverse up against the kerb. It is actually illegal to park facing traffic at night, but almost everyone does it and it is very rarely enforced. Obviously you can't use this technique on your test but once you've passed and if you want to take care of your expensive alloys, do this.
I find the reference point works well when moving too, just slow down to less than 5mph as you line it up.
I would like to thank you for these great videos. Thank you for your time. Passed first time with 1 minor 😊😁 Well done and keep doing it because you are helping many learning drivers. 👍
You're very welcome, congratulations on passing!
Thank you sir. You're always GREAT 😍
Thank you!
Hi! Thank you for this. I do have one question. When I try to set off when I am this close to the curb, how willI set off, without damaging the back of the car? Thanks!
Brilliant advice, thank you! This channel is amazing, so informative and practical.
you're an excellent teacher! keep up the good work 👍
I legit just have problems getting close to curbs, idk y but ya, this helped out. Thank you m8
What a very helpful video, specially to me as a new driver
Thank you and you're welcome ☺
I have never ever seen that yellow brick in the road to demarcate a fire hydrant, but it’s very good to know! Do you know if this is a road sign used only in England ? (I live in Wales)
I fairly certain it's the same in Wales.
Lovely and so much easy to understand thank you so much
i have been driving since september last year and my driving is pretty good but I still have issues parking next to a curb, I tend to just mount them now and make sure half my car isn't in the road lol
Wow ur old videos are so much better
Very thorough, thank you
Hey, I am loving these videos. I took by test but had TWO MAJORS because I didnt know where to 'safely pull up on the left'. In the USA where I am from we would NEVER just stop in the road, but it seems like that is what the examiner wanted me to do. I looked for an abanodned parking lot or a side street both times because I was on a busy road. What are the rules for pulling up? Can I do it on any street as long as there is not yellow line or bus stop?
Hi! Just wanted to say that you make great videos and they’re always super helpful. I was just wondering, during the exam, if I get asked to pull up on the left or right and I end up pulling up a bit too far, am I able to correct it or is that an instant fail?
Thank you, it depends how far you are. You want to be closer than a drains width to play it safe but don't risk getting too close.
Arr ok so it is legal to park on the right facing on coming traffic in the UK any time or? Here in Germany it is not allowed at any time, which is silly as during the day I cannot see the point in this law, or at night really, it is annoying when there are spots on the other side but none on mine, turning round is one option but it can be a pain depending on where.
What's about right hand blind spot check while pulling over to right side? ( I like your videos this is just to make others aware)
Truly the best..I'm from trinidad...u videos are very exceptional and helpfyl
Thanks very much for this.
What would be the best thing to do if you pull up in an unsafe spot or are signalling to do so?
Please during the test if the examiner asked me to pull up on the left or right can I stop by people drive way ? Thank you
You can stop near the driveway but you cannot block it.
Thank you very much
Thanks Freddy
I really can't sing, can play guitar though.
I hate pulling on left
I have a problem with meeting traffic like position is this video suitable ? I don’t have a problem when to give them way or to find a gap just more the position
I will cover this soon.
Thank you very much :)
My front wheels always end up closer to the kerb than my back wheels. How to fix this? It happens when I don't have enough space to travel to straighten my car when trying to park.It drives me crazy because then I need to fiddle reversing to get my back of the car closer to the kerb.Honestly it's been only 3 weeks since I passed my test and I am dreading parking .
It takes about 2-3 car lengths for your car to straighten when stopping near the kerb forwards. Try bringing the nose into the kerb earlier to give you more time to straighten, if the space isn't big enough for that then you will need to reverse into the space.
So helpful 🙏🏻 thanks ♥️
I love your videos!!
Thank you! That means a lot.
Well done mate!
Thank you.
Been driving about 4 months and still find it difficult parking straight especially parking in a space in between cars, I'm always too far from the kerb, I've tried practicing number of times but no matter what still can't get it looking normal like most other cars that are parked
Hey Richard, is it ok to stay on gear 2/3, break slow, then clutch down using break- to do the kurb parking? Or have to lower to gear 1 then complete the kurb parking ? Thanks a lot
You don't have to change down the gears as you slow the car down, make sure you change to the appropriate gear before you start accelerating again.
Thanks Mate. U r genius.
Thank you ☺
Thanks for sharing it
Thank you
Fabulous, thank you :)
What about single yellow lines? Should we avoid them on the test? And how about yellow zig zags outside the hours of operation?
Yes you should avoid both unless the examiner tells you to stop on them. They won't expect you to know the hours of operation.
Great explanation
Thank you.
If you are on 4th gear and you need to stop somewhere is it okay to slow down until you stop without down shifting gears and just skipping gears by shifting to neutral from 4th gear directly after I have stopped completely?
That's absolutely fine.
Can you keep rolling forward if you are Infront of a drive? And if so is it a minor fault?
You can, but if you keep rolling for too long you may confuse people trying to pass you. Generally you want to get the nose in and roll 2-4 car lengths to bring the back in whilst gradually straightening.
@@ConquerDriving Thanks.
I keep parking from the kerb please help
My best advice is to move the curb more the right at the bottom of the window. Try not to lean forwards or your view will change each time.
@@ConquerDriving Thank you
In my wing mirror I look parallel but when I get out I find out my front wheel is right against a curb ? Any advice on what I m doing wrong ?
Try driving forwards a bit once lined up with the curb, that will help you judge if you're straight as you can see the direction the car is moving.
Is it fine to park opposite to the direction of traffic?
It's advisable not to but it's something that's included on the UK test.
👌👌👌 thanks
I've passed recently and when I pull up on the left or when there is curb when I am driving, i hit it, I've already hit the curb 3 or 4 times what is your solution and how can I judge the curb? And does it happen in your lessons?
Well done on passing your test. It doesn't happen during my lessons because I take the steering wheel before this can happen, it's a very bad idea to hit the curb as you can unbalance your wheels and internally damage your tyres which could go pop when you're at high speed. I recommend not trying to get too close, don't go closer than you're absolutely certain that you won't hit the curb. Then you can get nearer the curb by reversing and using your curbside mirror.
@@ConquerDriving Do you think I've done some damage now? I've hit roughly around 5 mph and I felt the car vibrate when I hit curb. I haven't noticed any issues yet, but if I'll take it to the garage. And thanks for the tip, can you do a video on how to judge the curb please?
@@queenremix1353 I will do. Check your tyres for any cuts or bulges to make sure they're still safe. Some curbs are worse than others.
This is the only thing im struggling on and i have my test in 4 weeks
I wish you the best of luck, this video may also help: ruclips.net/video/VNYlSPYJTjM/видео.html
thanks 🇱🇰♥️
Can u help with the steering technique and tips etc because I'm struggling with it in 4th lesson
Here are a couple of videos on steering. Unfortunately no videos on positioning yet, this is probably what you're struggling with. It's quite normal for new drivers to struggle with steering and end up going too left and right all the time. Try not to look at the edges of your car or the edges of your lane. Try to focus on putting the centre of your car on the centre of your lane and only look at available space not obstructions.
ruclips.net/video/YJ3QGlgFPNI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/-G79_Sq70BU/видео.html
Good video,but surely it's kerb.
I think you may be right, I think both are correct.
2 merged videos?
Ok Freddy Mercury!
So if Freddy Mercury didn't sing this is what he'd do
Make sure to swap all "left"s and "right"s if you're not in the UK lol
Pulling up scares me 😭
ok
Did you mean to say 5 cm, that seems incredibly close
Yes, that is very close. 2 inches.
Conquer Driving Oh wow, I really struggle with getting close after 40 hours. Its the only thing I can’t do! I have a test soon too so just going to practice non stop.
What speed would you recommend when pulling up and lining up with ref point? you. Also, would hitting the kerb when pulling up be a test fail usually? Thanks a lot 👍
Touching the curb gently is not a fail but hitting it or mounting it is. You don't need to be 5cm from the curb getting it under 20cm is normally sufficient for test standard.
Didn’t leave tires and taremack- you have failed your driving test.
You don't fail for that. You would fail if you continually got so close that you wouldn't be able to move around the car. Tyres and tarmac is too much in my opinion, especially in my car it's usually over a car length.
Is this the dude from Lazy Town ?
I'm from Colchester
In King Lord and my Master Jesus, Name, Amen.
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Thank you
You're welcome.