When to check mirrors - Driving test UK
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- The mirror checks you need to make to become a safe driver and pass the driving test in the UK explained by a driving instructor.
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00:00 Intro
00:19 Moving away
03:30 Parked cars
04:00 Slowing down
05:50 Before signalling
06:31 Turning right
07:11 Traffic lights
07:44 Changing lanes
08:08 Slip roads
08:33 Speeding up
09:09 Leaving a roundabout
10:01 Cyclists
10:15 Stopping at the side of the road
10:35 Car parks
12:15 Mirrors every 10 seconds?
12:53 Summary
13:51 Outro
Man, at this point you're giving me more help than my instructor... 🤪 If I'm ever in Colchester I'll buy you a beer!
Are you the person on the Driving Test app?
@@AkinpeluMaxwellskills what? What app?
@@flyingfox707b Sorry, wasn't you.
@@AkinpeluMaxwellskills Yes he is, I'm learning with that aswell as these videos. Extremely helpful
Same
This video couldn't have come at any better time. I'm on my 5th driving lesson, and I'm starting to feel comfortable behind the wheel now, but one thing I notice that I fail to do is repeatedly check my mirrors under certain circumstances. I have been watching all your previous videos as well, and I couldn't thank you enough for your efforts!
Same bro
I know right! For me, it is signalling and checking mirrors at the same time on a roundabout while also trying to keep my steering right so I don't crash on to other cars on the roundabout i get it bro lmao
I'm on my 8th hour of lessons and the car drifts when I check my left mirror.
i’m on my 9th lesson and i keep steering to much when it comes to junctions
Just wanna say while i was practicing my driving today with my husband, i saw you driving along old heath road, i screamed and told my husband thats him thats him! 🤣 its like i saw a celebrity 😆
😂
Just wanted to say thank you for helping me pass my test! I passed this morning with 2 minors!
My top tip:
If you make a mistake during your test, accept that you cannot go back in time and fix it, forget about it and focus on your driving.
I thought that I had failed within the first 5 mins, I accepted that I had failed and treated the rest of the test as just another bit of driving practice, I was in shock to hear that I had passed!
It's really not as bad as I thought.
You've got this! - Please ask me anything
Congratulations on passing!
Thank you for the information got my test tomorrow so nervous I know I need to stay calm
@@louischapman1209 I couldn't sleep for a second last night! I was ridiculously nervous even the entire day before!
You're going to smash it, have the mindset that you're going to pass.
Congratulations on passing! Just a question, How did you think you had failed?
@@fxh1343 Hi!, The examiner asked me to pull over on the right and reverse the length of two car lengths, I couldn't find an appropriate place to pull over, so I just kept driving slowly to find one, but before I knew it we were at a T junction.
She told me just to keep going, we re-visited it about 10 mins later, and I was able to find a spot much easier. I believe it was only put down as a minor fault for planning.
Ok, telling people WHY they need to check their mirrors is one surefire way to make them learn to do it and *remember* to keep doing it quickly. I think that some instructors may suffer from the curse of knowledge; after all it is obvious why you need to check your mirrors once you actually know the reason. And when you know why, you will never be confused as to *which* ones to check, right? Also, one thing that I realised - having learned the theory and passing the theory test does not automatically translate to *applying* the theory. Especially the part about checking that no one is overtaking you - the rules explain extensively how to overtake, but do not even peep about how to be overtaken. Or when you must check that you are not being overtaken. Anyway, you are doing God's work here mate, bless you for existing.
3:00 I agree with you, I personally found I didn’t really pay attention to what was in the mirrors when I checked just as long as I looked at them all. I didn’t really take what was there in. Very helpful again :)
I passed first time yesterday at 37 years old. Your videos have helped me so much. Big thankyou!
I have my test tomorrow! Slightly nervous but I think I will be fine
I wish you good luck. My test is on January 26th at 8:10am... quick question: do you think that's an ok time to do it? as I'm worried about the morning rush hour. And I've been in the passenger seat of plenty LOL
good lucl
@@georgecole9190 The examiner knows where the traffic is worst, they will try and stick to clearer roads.
@@edwardtye4119 yea, that does make sense. Hopefully I'll be fine though. Good luck on yours too if your going for a test mate
@@georgecole9190 I'm sure you'll do great.
My first lesson isn't until next year, but I just like watching driving videos so I have good background knowledge and don't waste time in my lessons.
On my 10th driving lesson I had a replacement instructor because my usual one couldn't make it that day. He told me to check my mirrors every few seconds, I said to myself, 'man, can I just focus on the road please, I already know no one's trying to overtake me, and I'm driving consistently 5 to 7km bellow the speed limit.' Later he told me that I should "make it obvious" that I have seen pedestrians that are getting close to a zebra crossing, or just any crossing in general by moving my head slightly or moderately in the direction of said pedestrian, because apparently, the examiner will pay attention if I do that. And that, just, infuriated me, I can SEE the pedestrians by just moving my eyes to them for a second, or even a split second, heck, I can even see them in my peripheral vision. To end my little rant, I want to thank you for these videos, they reassured me and learned me some things that I will put into practice when I get back into driving, keep up the amazing work!
I've been taking lessons for a little over a year. Got my test coming up in late October. So only got 6-7 lessons left and today my instructor mentioned that everything is fine in my driving except checked for mirrors. I've been doing it with my eyes for the most part and not really moving my head.
Frankly I'm a bit pissed off with him. If I needed to demonstrate that I'm checking mirrors quite obviously to the examiner then why hasn't be brought this up sooner... I've only got a few weeks to train my brain into the new pattern. It's not a big deal and I'm sure it will be fine. But man your videos have been an absolute must. I swear I've learnt more watching these
Same here basically being scammed
Hi Richard, my heartfelt gratitude for these incredible videos, you made an invaluable impact with the insights and value you deliver through these videos. I passed my driving test today with 3 minors, but your instruction are always there in my mind and heart for being a sensible driver on the road to ensure everyone reaches home safely to their loved one!! Thank you once again for being such a legend!!
Passed my driving test this afternoon with 4 minors. Thanks to my instructor, but also yourself for these informative supplemental videos! For free aswell! Brilliant , thank you 👏 👏
You're very welcome and congratulations!
Congrats
My driving instructor hates me for not checking my mirrors. Keep forgetting. 😬😂 This video seemed to pop up at the right time. Thanks 😅
“Grade A idiots do exist” never a truer statement 😆
I was taught 'MSM' Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre. I've been driving for almost 50 years and recently I forgot to do this as I pulled back into the left hand lane behind a lorry due to a speed reduction thinking, but not checking, that the lane was clear. There was a BMW coming up behind me on my left hand side. The driver hooted and instinctively I moved back to the right hand lane. Fortunately nothing worse happened. I waved 'sorry' to that car. Maybe that BMW should not have been overtaking on my inside but it was my fault, I should have known it was there. You can learn from these videos even after passing your test and being an experienced driver who has never had any points on their licence.
This is the most logical instructor I’ve ever heard
I passed my test today. I’d just like to thank you for your videos. They helped me greatly as an extra to my driving lessons 👍🏼
Congratulations on passing and thank you for watching!
i have my test monday 27th, do you have any tips im so nervous🤣
I passed about six years ago but I'm always looking for ways to improve my driving and have found your videos invaluable for refreshers and tips I may have missed, thank you so much!
Passed my driving test this morning. No driving instructor availed aside from 2hr mock test. Just pure conquer driving channel learning since day one of my driving in UK.
Thank you so much for all the knowledge.
Wow, what an achievement, congratulations!
Wow! Such is the Power of Richard's videos!!
But bloomin' well done you! 👍
Thank you for the hard work you put into your videos, they REALLY do help.
Your videos are definitely the most helpful I have found on RUclips, and I’m not even in the UK 💀 thank you for being so calm and relatable
this is the first online resource i’ve found that actually explains what you’re looking for in the mirrors!!! i’ve been struggling with when to check them because it seemed so arbitrary to me unless i was checking the rear view mirror for someone overtaking. this is so helpful and i’m sure i’ll be better at checking mirrors now that i know what i’m actually looking for! thanks so much!
Couldn't agree more. Been learning to drive for several years on and off with covid and money getting in the way so had different instructors all have them have told me to check mirrors and no one has told me what it is I am looking for when I do. When you know what and why then you are more likely to do it as part of safe driving instead of doing it but not really seeing whats there.
Hi
I’ve been unable to find an instructor for my test so I’ve been using your videos.
I passed this morning so thank you
Congratulations!
Just got back from my test, passed first time with 8 minors with a lot of help from all your videos! Thank you
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
You are one of the best, man. I learn driving 50% or more with your videos
Passed my test today. I only discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago but your vids still helped a lot👍🏾
I'm very happy to hear that, congratulations!
Passed my test today! Your videos helped me so much; thanks for all your help!
Congratulations on passing!
Passed my practical test at first attempt with 2 minors. Your videos helped me a lot.
This video was one of the big reasons I passed my test, best explanation i've seen to mirrors, thanks!
Just passed my driving test today, thanks to your videos that helped me improve on my driving skills and knowledge.
You are the best .
Thank you 😊
You’re a great teacher and I’m very confident I’m going to pass my driving test 😊
Passed my test first time with 5 minors yesterday with help from your video ! Thank you.
Congratulations!
Thiz video ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS I HAD!!!!! I feel like I should be paying for this knowledge. Thankz Akhi 🖤. Love your teaching style
just passed today, I feel like your videos really made the difference so a big thank you; keep doing what you do
Congratulations on passing! I'm very happy to hear the videos helped!
Thanks Richard for putting up this video, it was really helpful & so are all your videos
Hey! I got my driver's license yesterday and I believe you've been great help in getting it although you are thousands of miles away from me, thanks to your great videos. Keep it up sir :)
Congratulations, I'm so pleased to hear that!
Really helpful video when there is so much conflicting information out there, thanks for clarifying this and I found the bit where you obviously checked the mirror every 10 secs hilarious 😂
Awesome and very informative videos @Richard. Thanks a lot for making these, it helped me pass the test. Having migrated to UK in my 30s and having so much experience in driving, I was in a very tight situation when I failed the test due to mirror checks. I wanted a mock test but since I didn't want to take any driving lessons, no instructors were ready to give just a mock test. My 1 year with international license was getting over and I wanted to pass. That's how I started seeing your videos and I should say it enabled me to understand whole logic behind when and what mirrors to check. I passed my test with just 2minors that too not related to observations. Kudos mate. Cheers :-)
I passed today first time with 6 minors!! Thank you so much for all your help on these videos. They were soo helpful, and I would recommend any people learning to study these videos in between lessons :D
Congratulations on passing! I'm happy to hear you found the videos helpful.
Thanks to you I managed to pass my test. My main problem was checking the side mirrors to often, so this (and other videos) helped me a lot. 🙏
Congratulations on passing, I'm happy to hear the videos helped 😊
I passed my test nearly a week ago now, your videos have been very helpful and I hope they help many more people learning to drive, Thanks 😊
Congratulations on passing!
You are a super teacher, you have really impacted my driving knowledge
OH LORD! i am so thankful for your videos 🙏 💛 these have been the only things helping me !!!
Really helpful as I am a PDI at the moment and you summarize this well. There is one small point I would prefer and that is to do with lane changes as although you are just dealing with mirrors, I think it is worth mentioning the blind spot check as well. Although we should all be checking in advance, occasionally attention slips and I personally prefer to always check this to be on the safe side.
Thank you Sir, very helpful for us new drivers, sending love from Fiji🇫🇯.
Just passed my test today, and yes I know it's tedious lol, but I have to thank Richard for the best simple advice on how and when to check mirrors, ever. I cannot recommend your channel enough, probably the best I've ever come across tbh. You're brilliant, keep up the good work!!
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
Thanks for another great video, I also have my test tomorrow for the 1st time. Binge watching your videos tonight and in the morning to help me.
Good luck!
Good luck.
Good luck!
Passed yesterday! One cheeky minor. Was nervous but held it together. Your videos have been very helpful keep up the great work ! Good luck to everyone whatever stage your at. You will get there.
Congratulations on passing!
I dont know who you are but it's because of you that I passed my test at the age of 36. I ignored all other things and just stuck to what you have explained here and i was fine. Constant pointless juggling of eyes from mirror to mirror makes it even harder to keep track of road signs and speed and many other things which could result in fail. All they want is you to drive "safely and legally" like you explain all the time. It's a small point but I feel this is what guides you on road and help you pass your test. I can't thank you Enough. May God bless you brother :)
proper video richard with some real life examples, love it thanks
Your videos have been very helpful, watching from South Africa.
This really helps me thank you, driving lesson this week, still a bit nervous but getting better.
Good luck with your test!
The way he checks his mirrors in every ten seconds!! 😅 hilarious! And useful video as well. I have learnt a lot watching his videos.
Another great video. My test is tomorrow morning. I think I'm ok for mirror checks. I make a silly mistake periodically but I've never driven in this country before and for 29 years. Wish me luck. I'm trying to be calm as it's my first attempt but it's easier said than done.
Good luck tomorrow!
Watched every single video of yours to help with my driving test which was 2 days ago and I passed!! Thankyou so much ur videos are great for learners 😄
Congratulations on passing!
got my test tomorrow and this is helping to make me a little more confident, thanks for the vid.
Good luck tomorrow!
Great explaining! Nice video man
AMAZING SKILLS I LEARNED.WELL EXPLAINED. THANKS 🙏
I just to say a massive thank you for your videos I watched them everyday leading up to my test yesterday and they helped me so much I passed with 2 minors
Thanks again 👍🏻
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
Hi Richard, thanks to your videos I recently just passed my driving test, I really appreciate you putting in the time and effort to making these videos. But since passing I’m not going to be the perfect driver I was wondering if you would make a video on topics like petrol station positioning, what I need to know about petrol, things that you don’t necessarily go through with your instructor, also what I need to know about black boxes and first cars 🙏🏻
Congratulations on passing your driving test. Thank you for the ideas, I may look into this in the future.
I have problem with checking the mirrors while driving you solved my problem thank you sir.
Would like to say thank you for the videos you put out I have learned more watching them than going out with an instructor. 💯💯💯🐐
Thank you very much for your videos, I'm from Australia and your videos helped me pass my driving test
I'm very happy to hear that. Congratulations!
Great explanation and easy to follow instructions👍👍👍👍👍👍
Really helpful video!!! Thanks.
Great videos always watch one of these before my lesson and progressing well
Super Video, very useful even for experienced drivers !
Thank you so much for your help, your videos are really so helpful 🌹🌹🌹 I just passed my test now 💪💪💪 I been watching your videos for good time and it’s really clear and helpful, thanksssssssssss again
That's great news, congratulations!
nice video richard keep up good work
Really great videos you have taught me so much… I didn’t even know how to adjust my mirrors .. no instructor ever told me 😊🤩🥳
Thank you sir your videos are really helpful
The best instructor ever!
This was so thorough, thank you! 🙏🏽
I'm learning so much from you. Thank you
Passed first time with 1minor on Thursday l can join the club now thank you for your videos very helpful
Congratulations on passing!
Watching this video got my test tomorrow, a bit nervous & my 1st test
Good luck!
Love the video man, keep up the good work
Thank you, I may do.
Righhhhtttt! I need to let you know, that because of your videos, the main ones being Roundabouts, when to check your mirrors, clutch control, reverse and forward bay parking, I passed my test today First attempt with 2 minors.
I know you probably get this all the time, but I can't thankyou enough, infact, if I lived close to you, I'd be running up the street, arms open and my little blue certificate to give you a massive squeeze. Thankyou for everything you've done in these videos, it's because of you, I had an excellent drive today! 🎊🎉
That's really nice to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@@ConquerDriving thankyou! I recommended your channel to the DVSA survey, they asked if there was any material used to help, I put " RUclips, conquer driving, time well spent!" End of! 😂🎉
Very helpful that even my instructor recommended your videos😆
Very informative video. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. its very helpful
Checking the mirrors every few seconds!🤣😂yes I was doing that! Thanks for the great video again
Brilliant video thanks very much
Conquer Driving School (RUclips), made came in handy for me after failing 3 times.
I now know how to position my car in the middle of the lane and many more...
250k subs are coming sirrrr!
Thank you very much for your help ❤
Tnx alot sir the instructions that you gave us it was very helpful.
Very good points you guide us from 03:00 09:00 and 12:00
Thanx for the vid I am going to do my test in a few hours and just wanted a recap
Nice video! Well when driving I prefer to be as fair as possible. For instance, in a carriageway or motorway, I check my mirrors and see a car overtaking me, so my decision is to slow down a little bit, let's say about 2 or 3 mph less, to help that car complete its maneuver. Of course I do that when no one is behind me. Nice video tips and thank you very much Richard Instructor.
thank you for this video! i was literally thinking about this exact thing earlier - i am RUBBISH at observations 😭
More excellent advice from the best dressed driving instructor on You Tube.
I know this video was created 2 years ago with some month added up or maybe less month. Regardless this is good education video. I am from Canada So portions what you said about mirrors is helpful, I even learned to adjust my mirrors when I have to back up into a parking stall which helps a ton!! I learned that from another video you created.
Thanks for this video, I failed one test due to over checking mirrors as suggested by my instructor, over checking mirrors can reduce the focus in the front and can cause bigger problems. I suggest instructors to please don't suggest unpractical things in the driving, which cause more problems than solving
I agree with you about not focusing on things that aren't useful. Check your mirrors when you need to.
Superb video 👍
Thank you this helps
Many thanks sir I’ve passed my exams today you are absolutely an amazing teacher 🎉
That's great news! Congratulations on passing!
I think 90% of experienced drivers need to watch this video. It is fundamental but most people don’t check their mirrors at all, even when they open their doors
Grade a idiots do exist. I saw a car indicating to go right in a one lane road and a car overtook them at a very high speed on their right side. You could imaging what would happen if that car turned right when the car behind was passing. It was just luck there was no collision. I suspect it was because the car turning right was an excellent driver and was looking at his right mirror and saw the glad a idiot approaching.
Your videos are essential because you are giving learner drivers tips that they will hopefully use all their life when driving and not just to pass. We all know that experience is important but experience does not mean you are a good driver. If you have been taught the wrong way or have developed bad habits when you started, it is really hard to get rid of those habits. I see people make mistakes every day when I drive. Not using mirrors, not indicating, not in correct lane, not checking their blind spot, the list is endless. Your videos are helpful for both experienced and learners so thank you. I’m experienced but I’m here to be a better driver.
When I change lane, I also check my blind spot. I doubt a lot of people do this at all which means if there is a cyclist or another driver is also turning into the lane you intend to join, you have a problem
Biggest problem when driving is the misuse of hazard lights when reversing or parking. People see it and then they do it so it is becoming more popular unfortunately
My test is today at 11:38 so nervous but I’m seeing it as excitement really helps
I hope it went well.
@@ConquerDriving I failed 4 minors 1 serious was on the last 10 mins it’s my own fault going 35 in a 30 he had to tell me it was a 30 zone but the road was really wide
Wow thank you!