I test there tomorrow. I want this guy. I failed back in october for that the instructor wasn't right with shit. So now I'm super nervous for 2mor! Ugh
@@lizzylarson1398 Good luck on your test! You can do this :) I live in NJ and passed on the first try but my examiner was like this guy, very chill and friendly. I made several mistakes but he still passed me!
Took my test today and passed my first try! They asked to see my turn signals then we began with the test which legit only lasted less than 10 mins, y’all got this!!
I got the same examiner as this guy and I instantly knew I was gonna pass. He is SO NICE. And even though I messed up on parallel parking, he didn't say anything to discourage me.
I took the driving test today 12/14/2023 and I passed. I watched this video 4 times to memorize the roads. I knew he was the instructor when I heard his voice. He is a great man. Thanks Todd.
For those of you wondering, Todd is still a tester there as of April 2022. His intro and course is still the exact same (with a few minor changes). He’s a bit of an older guy and he’s so nice. He will pass you as long as you can get your car in the parking spots, do most of your turns correctly, and don’t have a “catastrophic” mess up when parking etc. The Arden Hills DMV is short staffed and he’s still there so your chances of getting him are higher than they theoretically would be normally. I would highly recommend watching this at least a dozen times to memorize his course.
I got him today on my second try and I passed!!! 😭😭😭 he’s so awesome. After watching this video so many times, I had his voice memorized and when I got him I couldn’t believe it. TIPS if you’re taking your test 1. Go slow and take your time. You will have then plenty of time and space to switch lanes if needed. 2.Exaggerate when you observe. Observation is the number one thing they are looking for at Arden Hills. 3. You have plenty of space for 90 degree and parallel parking so you’ll be fine! Don’t forget to signal when you’re about to park 4. Watch this video as much as you can so you know exactly what to expect. So helpful! Good luck everyone.
Religiously watching this video before my test this coming Thursday the 26th. Thank you so much for uploading this! edit: passed with almost a perfect thanks to this video :)
I took my drivers test last week and I had the same instructor! Great driving instructor. He was calm and very nice. I passed first try, don’t worry, as long as you are calm and ready the test itself is easy and short. Good luck to all of you who are watching this video and stressing about the test. Y’all got this
i know whoever is reading this is probably having their test in a couple days. so, let me tell u, it is honestly not bad. try n calm your nerves as best as u can and if it helps repeat the direction they tell u to go. it also kind of depends on your evaluator and what their vibe is. i passed my first try and i took a freaking van so u got this. the test is also not super long, at least for me. good luck i believe in u.
Some other examiners when the light turns red while they're in the intersection; "StopstopSTOPSTOPSTOP!!!" **LOOKS BOTH WAYS FURIOUSLY** **BREATHES HEAVILY** "That light was amber for plenty of time for you to stop." Todd when Riley entered the intersection as the light turned red; "Next corner, turn left. Turning left."
THANK YOU SO MUCH! i took my second attempt here today and this video helped so much. just focus on what lanes your turning into and always yield to crossing traffic!
I took my test yesterday and I somehow managed to pass on the first try. I watched this video about five times and it definitely helped, thank you so much for uploading this!
I Just passed my test!!! I watched this video a few days prior to my test, it really helped me get rid of my nerves and gave me a good idea of what to expect. Thank you for uploading this!
So I just passed my first time at Arden!!!! Watching this video a couple times definitely helped. What I did good: -perfect parallel -good 90 backing -good speed (20-25mph) -good observation (looking when crossing intersections and lane changing) -use turn signals everywhere!! Even when turning out of parallel and 90 backing. What I messed up on: -try to make sure you stay in the unmarked lanes correctly. The roads all seem to have faded lines so even the yellow line separating traffic is hard to see. The roads are all 4 lane, so make sure you’re not driving in the center of the road. -when you turn into the one way road with the turning signs, make sure you turn into the FIRST lane of whatever side you come from. The second lane if there is a car parked in the first. You got it !! I was so nervous, but I still passed. I even watched a girl that went before me who failed parallel, like she couldn’t even get in, I don’t know how the rest went, but she passed too!! You don’t need to be perfect in everything to pass !
Busayo J. I was wondering why he went on the left side like that, does it matter what lane you go in since it’s a 4 lane? Which one should I go into, my test is this Friday hope you see this by then super nervous
Thank You for this Video! It saved my life. Passed on my 3rd attempt today. Key is just to control your nerves . Dont touch the "sticks" when parking and dont blow through a red light. Thanks again to Riley! for this video
Passed my test here today! The instructing my test was very warm and friendly. It was snowing a lot during my test which made me pretty nervous because I’m from florida and have never driven in active snow before but passed with flying colors. Good luck to anyone taking it here! Be careful of those one way turns, but you can do it.
I watched this video like a million times before my test and it really helped! I was super nervous because I heard really bad things about Arden Hills but the guy I got was really nice and it only took about 5-10 minutes.
Just passed here today, it helps to get a nice instructor but just stay calm, don’t sweat the parking sections it’s a very small part of the scoring and just look hard at all the signs like one ways and stuff that are easy to miss.
I took my test today and I passed on the first try! I had an appt at 4 and the instructor was younger and very nice! I wouldn’t read too much into the bad reviews as I did and it made me nervous about the unmarked lanes, but it’s actually really simple and easy to know where to turn if you know the road rules fine! I failed the parallel park and did one bad lane change and I passed! The instructor recommended I stay at 15mph so you have time to fully lane change and figure out where to turn!
I tested yesterday at 2pm . I failed. I would say that this examiner is really helpful. Pretty nice and calm. Mine didn’t say anything at all. Just left and right.
Took my test here yesterday (5/21/21) and passed first time (it was raining hard too). I been practicing on and off and just really focus on practicing the last 2 days before my test for 1 hour each day on the parallel and reverse parking. I got the same examiner like in the video. I feel like this examiner likes to give you second chances IMHO. I was really nervous and made a lot of mistakes, but still passed. On the parallel and reverse parking, as long as you don't hit the pole(s), then you'll be fine no matter how many maneuver you have to do to get your car in (I hit the curb like 4 times while maneuver for the parallel). Due to COVID, there is no car equipment check. You go straight to driving after the examiner explains the rules for the test. DRIVE SLOW, 14 to 20 MPH should be good enough even though the speed limit is 30 MPH. My test was less than 8 minutes (appointment was at 8AM and done by 8:07:something seconds, yes I timed it lol) because I kept going over 20 MPH and I made a lot of bad mistakes because of that (barely enough time to lane changes, went over center line when turning, and etc.). Observation is IMPORTANT! Always look left and right every time you come to an intersection, ALWAYS. Look at mirrors and over shoulder each lane change. Same for parking. If you are taking the test here, it's not as bad as people make it out to be, it is not. You can do it!
Just took my test here recently and I passed on my first try! Watching these videos definitely help you be more familiar with the course. I was so nervous but my advice is try your best to stay calm and confident! Do what you have been doing normally when practicing! Many tips in the comments really DO help so read them. Here are some of mine: - Don’t let your nerves get to the best of you! On the day of your test, clear your mind with good music, meditate, or whatever makes you feel calm! I spent my morning listening to positive affirmations to release most of my anxiety. Here is one that really helped: “I have all the knowledge within me to succeed”! - During the test, take your time and don’t rush. It’ll help you do best. At the beginning of the exam, I asked the instructor who informed me that the recommended speed is 12-15 mph. - Practice your parkings! As long as you understand your wheel and know how to steer it to make you enter the parking spot and not hit the poles, you’ll be fine. I hit the curb on parallel but still passed. - Be aware of the one way, and enter/exit in the correct lane. Hope this helps!
Hey I watched a few Arden hills videos and they’re all somewhat different. In the beginning when pulling out and they say to turn right do I always turn right in the nearest corner or farthest ?
Passed my test today here first try . shi I can say to much stress outta ma head Tips - y’all need to move yo heads 24/7 even when turning right from right - Know the mechanics of the pakings. U will do fine if u watched the videos how to 90° and parallel SIGNAL when getting out. and I’m sure y’all know how to uphill/downhill . For the uphill park I went over the curb to have enough space, I don’t think they care if u over the curb. - U and the examiner need to be in a positive vibe, so keep it 💯 - Signal every time u change lane and turn. - And lastly turn yo neck left/right, over the shoulder, every time in intersection - I think looking around is the most important thing to them then the parkings - The test wasn’t even that much long as the videos. Mine was like 8-10 min. It was super quick.
I have a test tmmr at 3pm! I hope I pass!! Update: I passed!! The only mistakes I made was that my turns were kind of wide but overall my parking and observation were good!!
I'm taking my road test this in a couple days and I'm so nervous... Thank you for putting up this video! At least this way, I'll know what to expect since I'm also going to Arden Hills for my test :)
@@ayomidedaodu8110 I don't think the time of day matters I just did mines early, 7 am, because I didn't want to be stressed all day. Some tips I have is that first only drive 15-20 mph in the course, practice your three parkings (90 degree, parallel, and uphill/downhill), practice your lane switching, and ALWAYS look around even when your driving in an empty road (imagine your in traffic with a lots of cars) because they love drivers who look around their whole surroundings repeatedly. I passed my first time so Im sure you got this!!!
I failed once at plymouth, going to arden hills now because for some reason there aren't any more appointments at plymouth, let's hope the 2nd time is the last time!!!!
@@samanthaosberg2372 I failed at Plymouth for my 1st test, second in eagan, 3rd in arden hills then did 4th exam at arden Hills which i passed finally i had very nice examiner which made comfortable driving..
@@samanthaosberg2372 i advice i can give you move your head look on your shoulder right left everytime you will change lane, passing intersection move your head again thats what they want to be more observant
@@bobelle2008 Thanks. I did everything good on my plymouth test...except parking...I probably would've passed, but I touched a flag and it counted as an accident :c just gotta practice!!
I just passed first try guys. Just pretend your driving normally don’t stress yourself out because then you will make mistakes by overthinking it. Remember your just driving
One the two way roads with no markings, was there enough space on his right for park cars? Is the spade enough for 4 cars, 2 driving and 2 park on each side?
This video helped me become more familiar with the course and it was a huge reason why i passed on my first try. Thanks for uploading this and helping others!
Guys, I passed on my first try at Arden today! What I would recommend is just taking it slow, stay relaxed. Make sure that you keep looking around, just be super cautious. You'll do great!!
Bruh I remember having the same examiner because I very strongly remember him saying it would be my first and last exam too. Sadly I failed because I was hella nervous and passed a red light.
The anxiety that I’m getting just by watching this video. But this video helps me a lot to be familiar with the area, wish me luck for my driving test tomorrow!
Taking my test this Tuesday! Super anxious, I’ve practiced/studied everyday now. I’ll Just try my best and bring a positive attitude. 🤞 I’ll let you guys know after. Update: I failed. Was very anxious and didn’t switch into the left lane for a left turn. I didn’t care for my instructor, she did not test me on any of the controls and just had me start right away. I saw her fail many drivers before me because I had to sit there for 2 and half hours waiting.
I got this examiner for my second road test try and passed he is great but when I said I’ve been watching the RUclips videos he was like oh did you know that they were recorded illegally? 😭
Just passed today. This video is very helpful BTW. I did not do well in the parallel parking, not very good observation at the Yield sign. Driving a little bit slow. One important thing everbody should know is that, parking is difficult, but if you do not hit the cone, everything will be fine. Observation, give signal, correct lane, and stop at the correct points, those are the most important points.
He had a very understanding driving instructor.. I'm gonna change my appointment to this place..I originally had Plymouth..I hear not so good things about the Plymouth location..I have spoken to people about Arden Hills location and so far I hear decent things.
taking my test in 5 days, may 26th, 2020. I will ACTUALLY update for those wondering wether or not i pass, as well as what the testing system is like during covid-19. !!UPDATE FURTHER DOWN ON THE TEST RESULTS AND INFO!!
ratatouille stan i have watched this video many times, and plan to watch it many more. but i also may record a dash cam and upload the night of to show if i pass or fail and what they changed to speed it up.
Taking my test in like 7 days. I have a couple questions what do the examiners really look for when you drive. Also are all two ways or whatever they are called.
I failed my test. I went there yesterday and my instructor didn’t say hi to me, she didn’t introduce herself or anything. She didn’t ask me anything about the cars functions even though they are usually required to do so when it’s your first time taking the road test. She failed me after 3 minutes, failed the guy before me after 3-5 minutes, and failed the guy after me after 3 mins. She told me I failed because i didn’t park close enough to the curb for down hill park and my left turns were too wide. My dad watched me the entire time and said that my turns were good and he is brutally honest. I didn’t get a chance to do parallel parking or 90 back up. She was really rude and seemed like she was in a rush. I don’t recommend going there.
Id tell y’all her name but she didn’t even tell me her name um chile anyways so🥰 good luck to anyone taking it there! if u get a lady with long brown hair who is more on the plump side... good luck charlie 😩
I feel like we may have had the same person. When the lady got into my car, she seemed very aloof and rude. When I was doing the parallel park, a truck stopped behind me, and she literally said "Hurry up, there are people waiting for you" which immediately through me off and caused me to panic a bit. If I get her again, I'm going to go to a different location.
Most of the examiners have a good reason to fail someone and are pretty fair. Like in the video, some are pretty nice. But if you are referring to the same examiner that I am thinking about, she should not be an examiner. I have seem this examiner instantly fail students within 3-5 minutes of their driving test for no good reason. She ends the exam immediately after she fails you.
@@FirstPassDrivingMN I agree! If she doesn’t like her job and doesn’t want to do it properly then maybe she should just ya know quit! I just can’t stand when people are rude for no reason!
Just passed yesterday and all I have to say is EXAGGERATE everything like looking left and right and when stopping at a stop sign wait there for 3 seconds then go. When arriving At the uncontrolled intersection slowdown A BLOCK A HEAD and look left and right while you’re slowing down but DO NOT STOP UNLESS there is another car that arrives at the same time as you, if that happens then treat it as a stop sign and figure out who’s going to go first, people TURING RIGHT has the right of way so YOU have to wait. And remember up-up and away for your hill parking. If you FAIL your parallel and do the 90 degree back perfectly YOU’LL STILL PASS maybe.
Proceed at 15-25mph on the road test. Make sure to observe the signs and understand them. Stop, one way, 2-way, yield. Also, proceed at every intersection with caution and you always have to look both ways even if you have the right of way or are going straight. 7:16 Good full stop. But since it's not an all way stop, you should creep up a little more slowly to see both ways then proceed. Crucial to have your instructor see you do this 8:00 Make sure to look right and left before turning left since you have to yield to oncoming cars. Again, observe. 8:38 Parallel Park. Use the S technique 11:18 Again, yield sign. Observe 12:01 Observe sign. "One way" 12:32 Seruous mistake made here. Should stay on the lane you're turning on 14:52 *Reminder to self: signal before parking and signal out of the uphill park* Uphill park: turn wheels away from the curb; to the left, all the way and step on emergency brakes all the way. Downhill park: turn wheels all the way to the right. Tips: when ask to pull in to a spot to park in, always signal before Test will cover 90° backing and Parallel park and straight in parking
i might try and get my license soon, i've been practicing a lot since july cause i got my permit and i noticed at least around minneapolis (the cities that have to be the busiest place in minnesota and worst place to drive lol) i've been driving here including on busy roads at busy times and i've done great for the most part so im pretty confident i am ready for a road test. i still dunno how to parallel park though and i need to practice my breaking i think, although the car i was practicing in that isn't mine has some weird transmission/engine tbh lol, it doesn't slow down that fast when i take my gas off the pedal it acts sort of like cruise control even though cruise control isn't on. just slows down really slowly so only real way to slow down is brakes, kinda hate that, but eh i got a saturn personally with like no features but has really good power steering and it slows down fairly fast after i take my foot off the gas so that'll solve that issue lol
i’m taking my drivers test there in a few months, i was wondering, whenever he would turn he would be in the outermost lane. dont the instructors want u in the innermost lane to change? or does it matter?
I would definitely do inner most to inner most or outer most to outer most, but I did an outer most to inner most and still passed. That's because everything else I did was very good though. As long as you show that you're super careful and cautious and can competently drive, some examiners will let you pass
My parents keep rushing me and keep scheduling my tests when I’ve failed twice. I never had the behind the wheel lessons and my parents don’t drive as what’s required on my test (which everything has to basically be perfect like wide turns and cutting corners) I have super bad anxiety and it makes me throw up or it like mimicks a heart attack that I had to go to the ER. My test is on Friday and I’m so scared I don’t know what to do I know I’m not ready and I’ve been fr sobbing bc there’s no way I can’t not do it.
Hello! I have a question for all who have tested here. On minute 8:03, he turns left into an unmarked road. I failed because the instructor said “I turned into the wrong lane”. Nothing indicates this is a one way street, or a two way street, there are also no lines on the road. When I turned left, I kept to my right and the instructor argued I should’ve kept to my left. In this video, it seems like he didn’t do that. Maybe drove down the middle of the road? Any suggestions would help! Thanks
Yes you have to imagine theres a dotted line and two lanes one left and far right when turning, he stayed to his left when turning left and since theres no dotted lines that's why it looks like hes in the middle you just have to imagine it when turning to stay on your left lane when turning left
I toook my test today! 01/09/24 and can say I also had Todd and I passed. He wants to pass you from the very beginning, such a helpful spirit soul. He really will try to help you. It was my second time taking the test and can say with the type of instructor he is it will be very easy to follow directions REMEMBER If it does not say one way assume it’s a two way and turn in the right side of that road If it does say one way, turn into the nearest available ( closest left or closer right ).
update: I PASSED anyone who’s taking there test here and is nervous DONT BE. I was so anxious for my test but the instructors are really nice and it’s not as intimidating as it looks. I completely failed my 90 back in and passed so parking doesn’t matter as much as you think it does!
Guys I take my test here tomorrow at 8:30 this made me feel so much better being able to go through the course with them. He was so nice I really hope I get an examiner like this cause I know my anxiety is gonna be over the roof. I’ll update when I’m done
OK quick question at @13:35. So when you're on that street and taking a left to a one way 4 lane, are you suppose to be on the lane to the middle right? He turned left but as he turned to the left, he turned his car to the farthest left lane, so I'm confused which lane I'm suppose to be on.
Just so I have this right, he should have been in the inner most lane when he turned left into the next inner most lane? Same with if he had been turning right?
The biggest pet peeve I have is, instructors having different sides and beliefs then other instructors. I've taken my road test 5 times now. This was my 5th attempt and first time being at Arden Hills. I failed yet again. Don't let this video trick you into thinking it's easy, and the instructors being too nice. I had a nice guy but he broke tradition that most instructors work by. That is instructors should always and only speak when it is about directions, and emergency situations. The guy I had would speak at every moment I had made a mistake on. Making me in return feel more anxious and cause a bit of a distraction. Which had been a reason to why I failed. When I was told at mark 12:20 in video to turn left, I got into that 2nd left lane furthest from the curb - just as the boy did. At mark 12:36 - Instead of turning into the closest lane like the boy did in the video, I followed the correct path and turned into the furthest lane towards the right. Then this is where I got messed up - I was told left turn again, well.. I didn't merge and turned left from a right lane, so that was an immediate fail. Causes can be against many things. 1. The Instructor caused distraction by constant voice over mistakes - while I'm still driving - Things like that can be explained AFTER I'm done with the test. 2. Now while it should be clear as day to easily understand what lane to get into when making a left turn from a 2 lane into a 1 lane. I consider this to be a "TRAP" - if one was to be confused and took the same path I did. The two lanes should be marked with arrows dedicated to there specific direction. The fact I was in the right turn lane, should have been marked with a right turn arrow. Same with the left lane, left turn arrow. It's a mistake that I learned from and will know to fix next time. If anything like what I dealt with, the boy in this video should have failed because he turned into the closest lane from the wrong lane to begin with - There could have been a car and he could have cut that car off, while getting into an accident. Should have kept on the path to the furthest lane and then merge. This instructor got too gullible and left off with "exemptions" that should not be awarded like it's an actual lesson they were taught to hand out in there training. This instructor has given this boy privilege to actually drive and with his mistake could have easily cause him an accident in the near future. Best thing to learn is take multiple deep breaths and just focus. Lots of people say to practice, practice and practice. As practice maybe helpful to some, mistakes are better learned by others. Testing the course out first hand has given me that knowledge as to what I'm going to be dealing again later on. The visualization as to how I drove and what mistakes I made, will now be corrected next time. That is if the instructor approves..
Emma Brust Yes I did, and it was definitely an experience to learn from. Got it rescheduled in September. I will most definitely think back to this day and learn every bit of it, to in return fix every mistake made. Hopefully..
I'm going to go take my test at Arden Hills tomorrow. I'll come back to report how it went. I'm literally praying Todd is still there and will be my instructor I test with!!!
I GOT MY LICENSE!!!! I PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY! My examiner was a woman, and I thought she was going to be mean, but she was so nice. She talked to me a tiny bit, which helped. She told me to breathe. I am SOOOO HAPPY!!! You can do it! Practice parallel parking with 22ft between cones, and you'll be able to do theirs no problem!
If you are scheduling your test in the pandemic try to schedule it between 8 and 3:45 as the building closes at 4:00 so if you take it and pass you have to go back to the DMV the next day to get it. I took mine late in the day on the 26th and now I have to go back on the following day.
I was just to nervous 😬 I made some small mistakes. But even with those I would have passed. It’s the big mistake that led me to fail. I was doing good, I looked both ways and I had the right away. Then these 3 cars (the parents were driving them) that should have stopped at the stop sign but didn’t, zoomed past me. My instructor screamed “STTOOPPPP”. Right then and there I knew I failed.
8 Right Turns 10 Left Turns 1 Parallel Park 1 90 Degree Park 1 Uphill w/Curb Park I'm feeling better about taking my test after watching this video 100 times! lol
Imma be taking my driver's test soon, how does it work during covid? Are the instructors nicer or more lenient? Does it make it harder with a mask on? Thanks lmk!
Wearing a mask doesn’t make it harder, but if you need to breathe fresh air, feel free to put down the windows. I don’t think the examiners would mind that. It overall depends on the examiner if they’re going to be lenient to you or not based on how you do on your road test. I hope this explains everything.
Lizzie no for the COVID test they did but my dad drove there, but usually they ask you where all the equipment is in the car when the instructor comes in
I knew as soon as the examiner got in the car that he was gonna pass. He was polite and gave a great introduction. We need more examiners like him!
is this dmv in Minnesota?
Busayo J. Yep
I test there tomorrow. I want this guy. I failed back in october for that the instructor wasn't right with shit. So now I'm super nervous for 2mor! Ugh
@@lizzylarson1398 Good luck on your test! You can do this :) I live in NJ and passed on the first try but my examiner was like this guy, very chill and friendly. I made several mistakes but he still passed me!
@@lizzylarson1398 is ur mom Karina Larson?
For anyone taking it here, they want you to be observant, and be constantly checking your mirrors
Thanks.
My arden test is in an hour. I know I'm a good driver and I have over 100 hours, but I'm still afraid
@@jums7657 you won’t be nervous when you’re taking the test, it’s easy dawg!
@@jums7657 you pass?
@@hunter-jz4iz nope :T accidentally did the turn thing that everyone talks about.
Took my test today and passed my first try! They asked to see my turn signals then we began with the test which legit only lasted less than 10 mins, y’all got this!!
I go in about an hour I got this
Congratulations
Well I passed easy I was backing in an she looked and said “u passed” an I’m like “woooo... thank you”
Unknown Artist yayyyyy congrats!!
I got the same examiner as this guy and I instantly knew I was gonna pass. He is SO NICE. And even though I messed up on parallel parking, he didn't say anything to discourage me.
I hope I get him too, mine is on this Tuesday 🤞 I’ve practice everyday now for a month.
Do you remember his name?
This is in Minnesota right?
i have mine this week im so nervous
“I will not ask you to do anything illegal” “thank you” haha my favorite part
I took the driving test today 12/14/2023 and I passed.
I watched this video 4 times to memorize the roads.
I knew he was the instructor when I heard his voice. He is a great man. Thanks Todd.
Who’s taking their test tomorrow?
Mikaela Moe Can you explain to me how to do the 90 degree back parking????!
Mikaela Moe Will I fail if I hit the cone on the 90 degree parking?
Mikaela Moe I passed ☺️ hbu
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For those of you wondering, Todd is still a tester there as of April 2022. His intro and course is still the exact same (with a few minor changes). He’s a bit of an older guy and he’s so nice. He will pass you as long as you can get your car in the parking spots, do most of your turns correctly, and don’t have a “catastrophic” mess up when parking etc. The Arden Hills DMV is short staffed and he’s still there so your chances of getting him are higher than they theoretically would be normally. I would highly recommend watching this at least a dozen times to memorize his course.
True! I had him my first try but failed 😂
I had him today, and I passed! W
@@gmtojj what time u take the test?
@@jussreflect 8:20 am
@@gmtojj ohhh, I went and had this other dude but I passed too 😁😁
I got him today on my second try and I passed!!! 😭😭😭 he’s so awesome. After watching this video so many times, I had his voice memorized and when I got him I couldn’t believe it.
TIPS if you’re taking your test
1. Go slow and take your time. You will have then plenty of time and space to switch lanes if needed.
2.Exaggerate when you observe. Observation is the number one thing they are looking for at Arden Hills.
3. You have plenty of space for 90 degree and parallel parking so you’ll be fine! Don’t forget to signal when you’re about to park
4. Watch this video as much as you can so you know exactly what to expect. So helpful!
Good luck everyone.
should you continue signaling throughout the entire parking process and stop when you put it in park?
Religiously watching this video before my test this coming Thursday the 26th. Thank you so much for uploading this!
edit: passed with almost a perfect thanks to this video :)
I would have passed if my examiner was like this. She never even introduced herself or greeted me she just got in the car and told me to drive lmao
Same here, probs got the same lady
how similar was your test to this video?
hum nuh it was very similar I think
Bruh same. The moment she stepped in I knew I was toast. It was real sad
Took my first one in a blizzard and I think we got the same lady cause mine gave me points off for my turns being to broad... in a blizzard
I took my drivers test last week and I had the same instructor! Great driving instructor. He was calm and very nice. I passed first try, don’t worry, as long as you are calm and ready the test itself is easy and short.
Good luck to all of you who are watching this video and stressing about the test. Y’all got this
Do you remember his name?
@@oliviastine1233 todd, im so late 😭
Wow, really nice examiner.
I had that same guy, I recognized his voice.
Madame Gasket hopefully I get him
Kyle Barke me too
Yeah, I had a girl, she was a bitvvhhhhhhhh
Stings l feel ya
i know whoever is reading this is probably having their test in a couple days. so, let me tell u, it is honestly not bad. try n calm your nerves as best as u can and if it helps repeat the direction they tell u to go. it also kind of depends on your evaluator and what their vibe is. i passed my first try and i took a freaking van so u got this. the test is also not super long, at least for me. good luck i believe in u.
Hi! Did you take your test here? And also did you have to do an equipment test? Ik they took it away because of Covid but I’m not sure if it’s back
mines tmr this made me feel better
Yess!!
Repeating the instructions actually helped me calm down and gave me more confidence while driving
I wanna meet this examiner in real life now cuz he seems like such a nice guy
I know, right?!
Can he be my grandpa or something?
I get to in two weeks 😁
I pray 🤲🏽 I meet the same examiner in two weeks times
Just took my Arden hills test and passed today. Watched this video probably 100 times. Good luck to anybody testing soon !
Andrew Ali mine is on the 13th😩😩
Good looks
Is it the same road?
Is it road or in a course? I’ve seen videos of both
Some other examiners when the light turns red while they're in the intersection; "StopstopSTOPSTOPSTOP!!!" **LOOKS BOTH WAYS FURIOUSLY** **BREATHES HEAVILY** "That light was amber for plenty of time for you to stop."
Todd when Riley entered the intersection as the light turned red; "Next corner, turn left. Turning left."
THANK YOU SO MUCH! i took my second attempt here today and this video helped so much. just focus on what lanes your turning into and always yield to crossing traffic!
I pray I get this man for my driver's test
I took my test yesterday and I somehow managed to pass on the first try. I watched this video about five times and it definitely helped, thank you so much for uploading this!
I Just passed my test!!! I watched this video a few days prior to my test, it really helped me get rid of my nerves and gave me a good idea of what to expect. Thank you for uploading this!
Passed mine yesterday! just make sure to switch lanes a ton, turn into the right lanes and you’ll be fine
@@masha.anna2911 no
So I just passed my first time at Arden!!!! Watching this video a couple times definitely helped.
What I did good:
-perfect parallel
-good 90 backing
-good speed (20-25mph)
-good observation (looking when crossing intersections and lane changing)
-use turn signals everywhere!! Even when turning out of parallel and 90 backing.
What I messed up on:
-try to make sure you stay in the unmarked lanes correctly. The roads all seem to have faded lines so even the yellow line separating traffic is hard to see. The roads are all 4 lane, so make sure you’re not driving in the center of the road.
-when you turn into the one way road with the turning signs, make sure you turn into the FIRST lane of whatever side you come from. The second lane if there is a car parked in the first.
You got it !! I was so nervous, but I still passed. I even watched a girl that went before me who failed parallel, like she couldn’t even get in, I don’t know how the rest went, but she passed too!! You don’t need to be perfect in everything to pass !
Can you mark the timestamp in the video where you need to turn into the first lane of the one way?
Michael Buyuccan yeah, 13:39 !!
Busayo J. I was wondering why he went on the left side like that, does it matter what lane you go in since it’s a 4 lane? Which one should I go into, my test is this Friday hope you see this by then super nervous
Can I have some tips on the 90 degree backing????
kim berly it’s not that bad, I jus had my test on the 11th. It’s pretty easy, I gotta re take it this Friday tho 😂
Him: Am I close enough to the curb
Instructor: you are driving😂
Thank You for this Video! It saved my life. Passed on my 3rd attempt today. Key is just to control your nerves . Dont touch the "sticks" when parking and dont blow through a red light. Thanks again to Riley! for this video
Passed my test here today! The instructing my test was very warm and friendly. It was snowing a lot during my test which made me pretty nervous because I’m from florida and have never driven in active snow before but passed with flying colors. Good luck to anyone taking it here! Be careful of those one way turns, but you can do it.
I took my test in august of 2021, and I had Todd as my tester! He’s such a great guy and really easy to get along with.
I watched this video like a million times before my test and it really helped! I was super nervous because I heard really bad things about Arden Hills but the guy I got was really nice and it only took about 5-10 minutes.
Just Passed my test! Don't stress out too much make to come to a complte stop at the stop sign! You'll do fine!!!!
Just passed here today, it helps to get a nice instructor but just stay calm, don’t sweat the parking sections it’s a very small part of the scoring and just look hard at all the signs like one ways and stuff that are easy to miss.
How many points are actually needed to pass?
I took my test today and I passed on the first try! I had an appt at 4 and the instructor was younger and very nice! I wouldn’t read too much into the bad reviews as I did and it made me nervous about the unmarked lanes, but it’s actually really simple and easy to know where to turn if you know the road rules fine! I failed the parallel park and did one bad lane change and I passed! The instructor recommended I stay at 15mph so you have time to fully lane change and figure out where to turn!
Wait, you can fail the parallel park but still pass the test???
@@kellymary2444 yes as long as you dont get to many points taken off on the rest
The instructor I got was a fucking bitch, didn't greet me or nothing, kept her bitch ass sunglasses on the entire time.
i passed my drivers test at this location today! i had a nice examiner and this video helped me know the roads there!
Is there any advice you could give? I’m taking it in 6 days here
@@shadwklvn6187 how did it go, any tips I’m takin it here tmr?
I took my test here a couple of days ago and I passed this videos was really helpful.
Was it hard
I’m taking my test today!!! Super nervous, but this video helped a ton😊
Good luck!
Did you pass?
I passed!! This video helped so much thank you.
This examiner is so nice. I wish mine was like this
I tested yesterday at 2pm . I failed. I would say that this examiner is really helpful. Pretty nice and calm. Mine didn’t say anything at all. Just left and right.
mine didn’t say anything to me either!
i also failed! we will get them next time!
a h we will! 👍 ☺️
I just tested here and passed. I had the same instructor, he is really nice.
Took my test here yesterday (5/21/21) and passed first time (it was raining hard too). I been practicing on and off and just really focus on practicing the last 2 days before my test for 1 hour each day on the parallel and reverse parking. I got the same examiner like in the video. I feel like this examiner likes to give you second chances IMHO. I was really nervous and made a lot of mistakes, but still passed. On the parallel and reverse parking, as long as you don't hit the pole(s), then you'll be fine no matter how many maneuver you have to do to get your car in (I hit the curb like 4 times while maneuver for the parallel). Due to COVID, there is no car equipment check. You go straight to driving after the examiner explains the rules for the test. DRIVE SLOW, 14 to 20 MPH should be good enough even though the speed limit is 30 MPH. My test was less than 8 minutes (appointment was at 8AM and done by 8:07:something seconds, yes I timed it lol) because I kept going over 20 MPH and I made a lot of bad mistakes because of that (barely enough time to lane changes, went over center line when turning, and etc.). Observation is IMPORTANT! Always look left and right every time you come to an intersection, ALWAYS. Look at mirrors and over shoulder each lane change. Same for parking. If you are taking the test here, it's not as bad as people make it out to be, it is not. You can do it!
@Dylan Weakly Good luck, you can do it!
@Dylan Weakly Congrats!!!!
I just passed my test here today! And This video helped me out. Thank You!
Just took my test here recently and I passed on my first try! Watching these videos definitely help you be more familiar with the course. I was so nervous but my advice is try your best to stay calm and confident! Do what you have been doing normally when practicing!
Many tips in the comments really DO help so read them. Here are some of mine:
- Don’t let your nerves get to the best of you! On the day of your test, clear your mind with good music, meditate, or whatever makes you feel calm! I spent my morning listening to positive affirmations to release most of my anxiety. Here is one that really helped: “I have all the knowledge within me to succeed”!
- During the test, take your time and don’t rush. It’ll help you do best. At the beginning of the exam, I asked the instructor who informed me that the recommended speed is 12-15 mph.
- Practice your parkings! As long as you understand your wheel and know how to steer it to make you enter the parking spot and not hit the poles, you’ll be fine. I hit the curb on parallel but still passed.
- Be aware of the one way, and enter/exit in the correct lane.
Hope this helps!
Hey I watched a few Arden hills videos and they’re all somewhat different. In the beginning when pulling out and they say to turn right do I always turn right in the nearest corner or farthest ?
mines tmr and this helped a lot thanks
Passed my test today here first try . shi I can say to much stress outta ma head
Tips
- y’all need to move yo heads 24/7 even when turning right from right
- Know the mechanics of the pakings. U will do fine if u watched the videos how to 90° and parallel SIGNAL when getting out. and I’m sure y’all know how to uphill/downhill . For the uphill park I went over the curb to have enough space, I don’t think they care if u over the curb.
- U and the examiner need to be in a positive vibe, so keep it 💯
- Signal every time u change lane and turn.
- And lastly turn yo neck left/right, over the shoulder, every time in intersection
- I think looking around is the most important thing to them then the parkings
- The test wasn’t even that much long as the videos. Mine was like 8-10 min. It was super quick.
I have a test tmmr at 3pm! I hope I pass!!
Update: I passed!! The only mistakes I made was that my turns were kind of wide but overall my parking and observation were good!!
I’m so nervous because I’m taking it very soon
Good job!!! My test is at 3pm tomorrow!
I take my test in a day. I've been stressing for a week. Hopefully I have an instructor as nice as him.
how’d it go?
I take my test Saturday and i'm super nervous but I just hope I get a nice instructor lol.
Did you pass bruh
Did ya pass??
This video will help me a lot for my drivers test today
Good luck!!
I'm taking my road test this in a couple days and I'm so nervous... Thank you for putting up this video! At least this way, I'll know what to expect since I'm also going to Arden Hills for my test :)
I need it I am sad
Took the test today at Arden hills and passed my first try!!!! I would 100% recommend coming here because the instructor I had was really chill
any tips? plus i scheduled mine for 4pm, do you think the time of day matters?
J C-V I haven’t taken mine, I have it scheduled for the first week I’m August . Lmk how it goes tho!
J C-V keep me updated!
@@ayomidedaodu8110 I don't think the time of day matters I just did mines early, 7 am, because I didn't want to be stressed all day. Some tips I have is that first only drive 15-20 mph in the course, practice your three parkings (90 degree, parallel, and uphill/downhill), practice your lane switching, and ALWAYS look around even when your driving in an empty road (imagine your in traffic with a lots of cars) because they love drivers who look around their whole surroundings repeatedly. I passed my first time so Im sure you got this!!!
“Turn that in after you pass today” what a cool guy
I passed my Road test today here in arden hills, thanks for this video, I FAILED THRICE AND THIS IS MY 4rth exam and i passed finally
I failed once at plymouth, going to arden hills now because for some reason there aren't any more appointments at plymouth, let's hope the 2nd time is the last time!!!!
@@samanthaosberg2372 good luck,
@@samanthaosberg2372 I failed at Plymouth for my 1st test, second in eagan, 3rd in arden hills then did 4th exam at arden Hills which i passed finally i had very nice examiner which made comfortable driving..
@@samanthaosberg2372 i advice i can give you move your head look on your shoulder right left everytime you will change lane, passing intersection move your head again thats what they want to be more observant
@@bobelle2008 Thanks. I did everything good on my plymouth test...except parking...I probably would've passed, but I touched a flag and it counted as an accident :c just gotta practice!!
Thank you for sharing this video, passed my test here today. Second try though.
I just passed first try guys. Just pretend your driving normally don’t stress yourself out because then you will make mistakes by overthinking it. Remember your just driving
One the two way roads with no markings, was there enough space on his right for park cars? Is the spade enough for 4 cars, 2 driving and 2 park on each side?
This video helped me become more familiar with the course and it was a huge reason why i passed on my first try. Thanks for uploading this and helping others!
Did the snow on the mess with your driving at all or their roads were pretty good?
this is the most recent comment so i want to ask how was it and was it easy i’m taking mine here
Guys, I passed on my first try at Arden today! What I would recommend is just taking it slow, stay relaxed. Make sure that you keep looking around, just be super cautious. You'll do great!!
I have my test tmr im so nervous I know I’m ready tho do they ask you questions and do they try to trick you on anything
@@phoenixwymore9065 did u pass
Taking mine tomorrow... nervous
Passed my test yesterday! Almost scored a perfect and I was so nervous before. Anybody who’s worried don’t be you’ll do great👍!!
Omg I take my my test here tomorrow I’m so nervous I’ve been watching all the videos on this 😭😭
@@laurenkern6745 any update?
Taking mine tomorrow (technically today) great vid wish me luck
Did you pass?
domtheghost 6 yeah just make sure to be very observant it helps
@@kellykla-diihbah3671 ok lol i take mine in june so
Bruh I remember having the same examiner because I very strongly remember him saying it would be my first and last exam too. Sadly I failed because I was hella nervous and passed a red light.
The anxiety that I’m getting just by watching this video. But this video helps me a lot to be familiar with the area, wish me luck for my driving test tomorrow!
Taking my test this Tuesday! Super anxious, I’ve practiced/studied everyday now. I’ll Just try my best and bring a positive attitude. 🤞 I’ll let you guys know after.
Update: I failed. Was very anxious and didn’t switch into the left lane for a left turn. I didn’t care for my instructor, she did not test me on any of the controls and just had me start right away. I saw her fail many drivers before me because I had to sit there for 2 and half hours waiting.
How did it go?
I got this examiner for my second road test try and passed he is great but when I said I’ve been watching the RUclips videos he was like oh did you know that they were recorded illegally? 😭
Just passed today. This video is very helpful BTW. I did not do well in the parallel parking, not very good observation at the Yield sign. Driving a little bit slow. One important thing everbody should know is that, parking is difficult, but if you do not hit the cone, everything will be fine. Observation, give signal, correct lane, and stop at the correct points, those are the most important points.
Do you have any tips for 90 degree backing?
I passed! Thank you for making this
He had a very understanding driving instructor..
I'm gonna change my appointment to this place..I originally had Plymouth..I hear not so good things about the Plymouth location..I have spoken to people about Arden Hills location and so far I hear decent things.
taking my test in 5 days, may 26th, 2020. I will ACTUALLY update for those wondering wether or not i pass, as well as what the testing system is like during covid-19. !!UPDATE FURTHER DOWN ON THE TEST RESULTS AND INFO!!
thank you!! i’m taking mine their the 27th!
Thank you as well I take mine on the 28th
please update us on how the test looks during covid that would be awesome!
Thank you please do! Mine is on the 28th and I’m super stressed out!!
ratatouille stan i have watched this video many times, and plan to watch it many more. but i also may record a dash cam and upload the night of to show if i pass or fail and what they changed to speed it up.
I just passed today at this place, no worries you got this don’t be nervous.
did they have u tell them like where the windshield wipers are and lights and stuff?
@@elizabethcampbell5418 Not for me!
Taking my test in like 7 days. I have a couple questions what do the examiners really look for when you drive. Also are all two ways or whatever they are called.
just passed here today 🙏 it’s super easy and honestly if you’ve gotten your hours in and know the law you will do just fine
I failed my test. I went there yesterday and my instructor didn’t say hi to me, she didn’t introduce herself or anything. She didn’t ask me anything about the cars functions even though they are usually required to do so when it’s your first time taking the road test. She failed me after 3 minutes, failed the guy before me after 3-5 minutes, and failed the guy after me after 3 mins. She told me I failed because i didn’t park close enough to the curb for down hill park and my left turns were too wide. My dad watched me the entire time and said that my turns were good and he is brutally honest. I didn’t get a chance to do parallel parking or 90 back up. She was really rude and seemed like she was in a rush. I don’t recommend going there.
Id tell y’all her name but she didn’t even tell me her name um chile anyways so🥰 good luck to anyone taking it there! if u get a lady with long brown hair who is more on the plump side... good luck charlie 😩
I feel like we may have had the same person. When the lady got into my car, she seemed very aloof and rude. When I was doing the parallel park, a truck stopped behind me, and she literally said "Hurry up, there are people waiting for you" which immediately through me off and caused me to panic a bit. If I get her again, I'm going to go to a different location.
Most of the examiners have a good reason to fail someone and are pretty fair. Like in the video, some are pretty nice. But if you are referring to the same examiner that I am thinking about, she should not be an examiner. I have seem this examiner instantly fail students within 3-5 minutes of their driving test for no good reason. She ends the exam immediately after she fails you.
@@legoyoda9782 I think we had the same person!! She was incredibly rude! Good luck of your next test! you’ll do great!
@@FirstPassDrivingMN I agree! If she doesn’t like her job and doesn’t want to do it properly then maybe she should just ya know quit! I just can’t stand when people are rude for no reason!
Just passed yesterday and all I have to say is EXAGGERATE everything like looking left and right and when stopping at a stop sign wait there for 3 seconds then go. When arriving At the uncontrolled intersection slowdown A BLOCK A HEAD and look left and right while you’re slowing down but DO NOT STOP UNLESS there is another car that arrives at the same time as you, if that happens then treat it as a stop sign and figure out who’s going to go first, people TURING RIGHT has the right of way so YOU have to wait. And remember up-up and away for your hill parking. If you FAIL your parallel and do the 90 degree back perfectly YOU’LL STILL PASS maybe.
thank you for this, super helpful
Thanks bro I really need this. Just passed my drivers test.
I passed my class D road test yesterday, thanks to this video
Taking it in 3 hours, this helped
Proceed at 15-25mph on the road test.
Make sure to observe the signs and understand them. Stop, one way, 2-way, yield.
Also, proceed at every intersection with caution and you always have to look both ways even if you have the right of way or are going straight.
7:16 Good full stop. But since it's not an all way stop, you should creep up a little more slowly to see both ways then proceed. Crucial to have your instructor see you do this
8:00 Make sure to look right and left before turning left since you have to yield to oncoming cars. Again, observe.
8:38 Parallel Park. Use the S technique
11:18 Again, yield sign. Observe
12:01 Observe sign. "One way"
12:32 Seruous mistake made here. Should stay on the lane you're turning on
14:52 *Reminder to self: signal before parking and signal out of the uphill park*
Uphill park: turn wheels away from the curb; to the left, all the way and step on emergency brakes all the way.
Downhill park: turn wheels all the way to the right.
Tips: when ask to pull in to a spot to park in, always signal before
Test will cover 90° backing and Parallel park and straight in parking
I take my test on sunday! I am kinda nervous but i’ve been studying the course!
i might try and get my license soon, i've been practicing a lot since july cause i got my permit and i noticed at least around minneapolis (the cities that have to be the busiest place in minnesota and worst place to drive lol) i've been driving here including on busy roads at busy times and i've done great for the most part so im pretty confident i am ready for a road test. i still dunno how to parallel park though and i need to practice my breaking i think, although the car i was practicing in that isn't mine has some weird transmission/engine tbh lol, it doesn't slow down that fast when i take my gas off the pedal it acts sort of like cruise control even though cruise control isn't on. just slows down really slowly so only real way to slow down is brakes, kinda hate that, but eh i got a saturn personally with like no features but has really good power steering and it slows down fairly fast after i take my foot off the gas so that'll solve that issue lol
i’m taking my drivers test there in a few months, i was wondering, whenever he would turn he would be in the outermost lane. dont the instructors want u in the innermost lane to change? or does it matter?
I would definitely do inner most to inner most or outer most to outer most, but I did an outer most to inner most and still passed. That's because everything else I did was very good though. As long as you show that you're super careful and cautious and can competently drive, some examiners will let you pass
My parents keep rushing me and keep scheduling my tests when I’ve failed twice. I never had the behind the wheel lessons and my parents don’t drive as what’s required on my test (which everything has to basically be perfect like wide turns and cutting corners) I have super bad anxiety and it makes me throw up or it like mimicks a heart attack that I had to go to the ER. My test is on Friday and I’m so scared I don’t know what to do I know I’m not ready and I’ve been fr sobbing bc there’s no way I can’t not do it.
I passed!!!!!
Can we use back camera for 90 degrees parking???
How big is the parallel parking slot. Any specific dimensions in ardenhills dmv?
I have my road test tomorrow! Wish me look, I’m a little paranoid of my parallel parking
Hello! I have a question for all who have tested here. On minute 8:03, he turns left into an unmarked road. I failed because the instructor said “I turned into the wrong lane”. Nothing indicates this is a one way street, or a two way street, there are also no lines on the road. When I turned left, I kept to my right and the instructor argued I should’ve kept to my left. In this video, it seems like he didn’t do that. Maybe drove down the middle of the road? Any suggestions would help! Thanks
Yes you have to imagine theres a dotted line and two lanes one left and far right when turning, he stayed to his left when turning left and since theres no dotted lines that's why it looks like hes in the middle you just have to imagine it when turning to stay on your left lane when turning left
I toook my test today! 01/09/24 and can say I also had Todd and I passed. He wants to pass you from the very beginning, such a helpful spirit soul. He really will try to help you. It was my second time taking the test and can say with the type of instructor he is it will be very easy to follow directions
REMEMBER
If it does not say one way assume it’s a two way and turn in the right side of that road
If it does say one way, turn into the nearest available ( closest left or closer right ).
Hey I'm taking my test there this week and I was wondering do they ask for all 3 parkings?
i have my test there in a couple hours and i’ve been watching this video religiously, ill update if i passed or not🤑
update: I PASSED anyone who’s taking there test here and is nervous DONT BE. I was so anxious for my test but the instructors are really nice and it’s not as intimidating as it looks. I completely failed my 90 back in and passed so parking doesn’t matter as much as you think it does!
This road test is easy just relax pay attention and you'll be fine
Guys I take my test here tomorrow at 8:30 this made me feel so much better being able to go through the course with them. He was so nice I really hope I get an examiner like this cause I know my anxiety is gonna be over the roof. I’ll update when I’m done
how’d it gooo
OK quick question at @13:35. So when you're on that street and taking a left to a one way 4 lane, are you suppose to be on the lane to the middle right? He turned left but as he turned to the left, he turned his car to the farthest left lane, so I'm confused which lane I'm suppose to be on.
I think since he was in the first far left lane you turn into the farthest lane, he just corrected himself
12:30 He should've failed... He was in the outter-most left turn lane, turning into the inner-most lane.
If you listen to the instructor debrief at the end, he addressed it. People are allowed some mistakes during the test
Mark M. Same that’s bull
Small mistake. Give me a break
Just so I have this right, he should have been in the inner most lane when he turned left into the next inner most lane? Same with if he had been turning right?
took my drivers test today and a passed! it was super easy, just be observant and make sure u look out for the one ways
Did your instructor ask where all the equipment in the car is?
Tye Tingvold this was my second time taking it so no she did not.
denise hamdan I take it the 27th I just need to know the length of the parallel parking
Tye Tingvold it’s a pretty good length. i saw an suv fit in there with enough space so you’re good as long as it’s not a huge car.
Tye Tingvold how did it go?!
I have my test drive on Monday. I hope to pass it with the recommendations of this video
His examiner was so friendly
The biggest pet peeve I have is, instructors having different sides and beliefs then other instructors. I've taken my road test 5 times now. This was my 5th attempt and first time being at Arden Hills. I failed yet again. Don't let this video trick you into thinking it's easy, and the instructors being too nice. I had a nice guy but he broke tradition that most instructors work by. That is instructors should always and only speak when it is about directions, and emergency situations. The guy I had would speak at every moment I had made a mistake on. Making me in return feel more anxious and cause a bit of a distraction. Which had been a reason to why I failed. When I was told at mark 12:20 in video to turn left, I got into that 2nd left lane furthest from the curb - just as the boy did. At mark 12:36 - Instead of turning into the closest lane like the boy did in the video, I followed the correct path and turned into the furthest lane towards the right. Then this is where I got messed up - I was told left turn again, well.. I didn't merge and turned left from a right lane, so that was an immediate fail. Causes can be against many things. 1. The Instructor caused distraction by constant voice over mistakes - while I'm still driving - Things like that can be explained AFTER I'm done with the test. 2. Now while it should be clear as day to easily understand what lane to get into when making a left turn from a 2 lane into a 1 lane. I consider this to be a "TRAP" - if one was to be confused and took the same path I did. The two lanes should be marked with arrows dedicated to there specific direction. The fact I was in the right turn lane, should have been marked with a right turn arrow. Same with the left lane, left turn arrow. It's a mistake that I learned from and will know to fix next time. If anything like what I dealt with, the boy in this video should have failed because he turned into the closest lane from the wrong lane to begin with - There could have been a car and he could have cut that car off, while getting into an accident. Should have kept on the path to the furthest lane and then merge. This instructor got too gullible and left off with "exemptions" that should not be awarded like it's an actual lesson they were taught to hand out in there training. This instructor has given this boy privilege to actually drive and with his mistake could have easily cause him an accident in the near future. Best thing to learn is take multiple deep breaths and just focus. Lots of people say to practice, practice and practice. As practice maybe helpful to some, mistakes are better learned by others. Testing the course out first hand has given me that knowledge as to what I'm going to be dealing again later on. The visualization as to how I drove and what mistakes I made, will now be corrected next time. That is if the instructor approves..
Did you test today?
Emma Brust Yes I did, and it was definitely an experience to learn from. Got it rescheduled in September. I will most definitely think back to this day and learn every bit of it, to in return fix every mistake made. Hopefully..
Scripto mania what time did you take it at?
Emma Brust like 12:30pm or so. Have you taken it?
Scripto mania Yeah I took it at 11 today and passed
I'm going to go take my test at Arden Hills tomorrow.
I'll come back to report how it went.
I'm literally praying Todd is still there and will be my instructor I test with!!!
I GOT MY LICENSE!!!!
I PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY!
My examiner was a woman, and I thought she was going to be mean, but she was so nice.
She talked to me a tiny bit, which helped.
She told me to breathe.
I am SOOOO HAPPY!!!
You can do it!
Practice parallel parking with 22ft between cones, and you'll be able to do theirs no problem!
@@kellymary2444 congrats !!! i’m taking mine tomorrow i’m so nervous 😭
@@rima5492 Same what time are you taking yours? Mine is at 8.
@@kellymary2444 is it very similar to how it was done in this video?
Do they let you use back camera?
Hey guys! Question here, how do you know whose to yield when on the road if there's no stop signs/yield signs/stoplights. Thank you!
If you are scheduling your test in the pandemic try to schedule it between 8 and 3:45 as the building closes at 4:00 so if you take it and pass you have to go back to the DMV the next day to get it. I took mine late in the day on the 26th and now I have to go back on the following day.
So they take road tests after 4, but not applications?
minvisreal yes, if you pass after they close you have to go back another day.they are trying to get rid of the backlog of tests
I’m taking mine today!!!! I’ve been watching this video for the last few weeks, and now I feel confident!
(I’ll update on if I pass or not.)
Where is the update you promised pro did you pass?
Nope I didn’t pass. 😩
N_A_M_E 123 dang, that’s sucks. how come you didn’t pass?
I was just to nervous 😬 I made some small mistakes. But even with those I would have passed. It’s the big mistake that led me to fail. I was doing good, I looked both ways and I had the right away. Then these 3 cars (the parents were driving them) that should have stopped at the stop sign but didn’t, zoomed past me. My instructor screamed “STTOOPPPP”. Right then and there I knew I failed.
But I went to another place and tried again and passed!! I prefer going on public roads and not the small road course.
8 Right Turns
10 Left Turns
1 Parallel Park
1 90 Degree Park
1 Uphill w/Curb Park
I'm feeling better about taking my test after watching this video 100 times! lol
Imma be taking my driver's test soon, how does it work during covid? Are the instructors nicer or more lenient? Does it make it harder with a mask on? Thanks lmk!
Well when I took it they didn’t ask me where the equipment is in the car and my instructor was sorta nice
And wearing a mask doesn’t make it harder, I don’t know how it would make it harder?
Wearing a mask doesn’t make it harder, but if you need to breathe fresh air, feel free to put down the windows. I don’t think the examiners would mind that. It overall depends on the examiner if they’re going to be lenient to you or not based on how you do on your road test. I hope this explains everything.
@@tye8898 wait are you saying they didn’t ask you to point out where anything is for the during COVID test?
Lizzie no for the COVID test they did but my dad drove there, but usually they ask you where all the equipment is in the car when the instructor comes in
Just passed couldn't have done it without this video
How did he pass this?