Top 10 Drive Test Fails (#7 is tricky) - DMV Drivers License Exam - Pass Your DMV Test on First Try!
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- Drivers Ed Direct reveals the top 10 reasons students fail their driver's license test at the DMV.
10) Reacting to Hazards (0:33)
9) Curbside Parking (1:19)
8) Center Left Turn Lane (3:00)
7) Driving Too Slow (4:42)
6) Stop Signs and Red Lights (5:44)
5) Lane Changes (6:35)
4) Right Turn on Red Light (8:29)
3) 2-Way Stop Signs (10:15)
2) Right Turns (12:09)
1) Unprotected Left Turns (14:40)
Want to pass your DMV road test and go home with a driver license? Stay tuned as Ben and Drivers Ed Direct cover DMV test fails from dealing with hazards to making left turns. Let us help you pass your Drivers Test the first time!
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I passed the test thanks to advice on #1 Thanks a lot!
That is so great to hear, thank you for sharing! Also, a HUGE CONGRATS on passing!!! And thanks for the very kind support, much appreciated!!
Excellent video, it's like all the things beginner drivers need in one video 👍
Thank you Farhana, well said!!
Superb video ! Keep it coming !
Thank you!
This Helped a lot
Thanks Jesse, we appreciate the feedback! When do you take your drive test?
Great video, great!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for info
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Excellent points
Glad you think so, thank you!
The School Zone thing is what tripped me up on my test. I also was yielding to 15mph HUMPS sign on the whole street which was posted 30mph. I though you had to go 15mph the WHOLE time, not just slowing to 15mph when you come to a bump.
Sorry to hear that you got tripped up on your test, but thank you so much for sharing your experience. That is valuable information that all current and future drivers will find very helpful! As you learned the hard way, the yellow speed limit signs are also known as “advisory speed limit signs” that simply advise you of the safe speed to travel on that very specific area of the roadway. The yellow advisory speed limit signs do not govern the speed limit of the entire roadway. Besides on speed bumps and humps, you’ll often find yellow advisory speed limit signs before sharp curves in the road and when you exit the freeway.
Thanks again for sharing your story, and please stay safe out there!
great vidio thank you so much
Thank you!!
The two times I failed with a Critical Driving Error.
Test 1: Hawthorne (March 2020, pre-COVID)- #5, Forgot to check my mirrors and look over my shoulder when preparing to merge past a row of parked cars along Prairie Ave in order to turn right into a residential neighborhood.
Test 3: Torrance (November 2021)- #10, The residential neighborhood north of Carson Street on Denker Ave was unfamiliar to me. Since this was my first time going into that neighborhood at the Torrance DMV, I was not aware until the actual test that Denker Ave would be narrow once you turn left past the church and the car wash. I merged too early, causing the examiner to grab the wheel and fail me then and there for "Examiner Intervention". There were two cars waiting to turn onto Carson or continue straight on Denker. What I did not know until now was that Denker Ave is tight when you head north past Carson. I told my next examiner about what happened on my test. Said examiner asked me if I was certain if I made a right turn on Denker in the direction of McDonald's and Circus Donuts on the November test. I thought I was going to make a right turn in that direction, but I did not go that way.
Test 2: Failed my second test with Hawthorne in May 2021 with 17 points (a little over, but not bad). Also much better than what I thought.
Test 4: Returned to Hawthorne in June 2022 and passed with 10 points.
Thanks for sharing your drive test journey, it is a great learning example for all. Many people don't realize that passing the drive test can be challenging, especially when you consider no two drive tests are exactly the same. We love your persistence and how you learned from your mistakes, got better at driving safely, and eventually passed your 4th attempt, CONGRATS to you!! Great story!
This video deserves way more likes 👍, thank you so much!
Thank YOU so much, we really appreciate that!
Thanks 😊🙏
Thanks again!
Thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you very much
Thank you Salwa!
I have a driving test on Wednesday, and I have studied your video, and I have benefited greatly, and I hope to succeed
@@salwasobky3030 That's great! Have confidence in your abilities on Wednesday and just be the best driving version of yourself. You got this!
This really helped me, thank you so much God bless you I got my driving license 👍🏾
What great news, congrats on your big achievement!! So glad we could help you on your journey and thank you so much for watching! Please stay safe out there 👍🏾
You too!! Thanks for everything 🙏🏾
thank you sir for the videos,it very helpful thanks a lot 👌
Most welcome! Thanks for watching!!
I will take my 1st road test this Saturday! Very very helpful video!!! THank YOu!!
Best of luck, thank you for watching!!
Thank you 🙏🏾 I hope I pass today
Hope you had good luck, let us know how it went!
Your video is Excellent pls 🙏 if you have Winnetka DMV test video I mean that area very helpful for me thanks
Thank you for your support! We don't currently have a specific video on the Winnetka DMV area, but the tips in this video definitely apply to all DMVs: ruclips.net/video/m7h5bLIIoNI/видео.html
You may also find this blog post about the Winnetka DMV helpful: www.trafficschool.com/traffic-school-answers/Driving-School/DMV-Drive-Test/How-to-pass/Winnetka-DMV/?question=How-to-pass-the-license-test-at-the-Winnetka-DMV
I take my drivers test friday and is very nervous ! thanks for this video
next friday *
Thanks for sharing! It's good to be a little nervous, that shows you are taking driving seriously! But don't be too nervous - have confidence in yourself and trust that all the hard work you've done practicing will pay off. You got this!!
@@princessky2987 Let us know how it goes! You've got this!!
He’s good looking!.!.
Have my test tomorrow at 10:30
Please let us know how it went! Thanks and good luck!
You look like Jim Halpert from the office haha
Do you need to use the emergency brake when you park for the backup test?
Great question Finn! We always tell our students to apply the emergency parking brake whenever they park, even if you are not on a hill. There is no harm in putting the parking brake on, and it may even come in handy if you ever forget to put your car in the Parking gear. On your road test, the DMV examiner definitely won't mark you off for using your parking brake after you park... just don't forget to release the parking brake before you pull back into traffic. We hope that helps!
thank you for the video. how many seconds do you have to stop at the stop sign?
Excellent question! Actually, there is no specific amount of time you are required to stop at a stop sign. Rather, the DMV states that you must make a full and complete stop whenever you come to a stop sign. To comply with the law, make sure that you feel your wheels fully stop moving when you come to a stop. After your car is completely stopped, then make sure you do your intersection traffic checks by looking left-right-left. I find that this usually takes at least 2-3 seconds. Once you have determined it is safe to go, you can start moving the car again. *So long story short:* just make sure that your vehicle comes to a full and complete stop and that you do your traffic checks after you have stopped, which usually takes at least 2-3 seconds.
Hope that helps and thank you for watching!
when making an unprotected left turn, is it okay to wait behind the line until I feel it's safe to turn? Do I HAVE to go 1/3 of the way into the intersection? Waiting in the intersection makes me nervous.
Hello, excellent question! First of all, let me say that you are not alone in your nervousness when making unprotected left turns. It is one of the more challenging driving concepts to master, and many drivers (new and old) have anxiety here, especially when there is a lot of traffic. With that said, the short answer is this:
When making an unprotected left turn and the light turns green, yes you SHOULD go about 1/3 of the way into the intersection while waiting for to make your left turn, if it safe to do so. This is the generally accepted driving practice nationwide by both drivers and law enforcement, and greatly helps facilitate the flow of traffic at busy intersections.
Now your specific question is whether you HAVE to go out into the intersection, and that’s where things get tricky. According od California Vehicle Code 21451 (a):
“A driver facing a circular green signal shall proceed straight through or turn right or left or make a U-turn unless a sign prohibits a U-turn. Any driver, including one turning, shall yield the right-of-way to other traffic and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk.”
This statement could be open to quite a bit of interpretation. It basically says that when a driver faces a green light, they “shall proceed” when making a left turn, except to yield the right-of-way to other traffic and pedestrians. Essentially: when it is safe to move forward, then you “shall proceed”. This matches a statement made from California Highway Patrol officer Sgt. Brian Pennings who says this about unprotected left turns: “you shall pull forward into the intersection when the light turns green”.
With that said, you don’t hear a lot about people getting tickets for NOT going 1/3 of the way into the intersection. However, this will probably upset drivers behind and could lead to severe traffic congestion at an intersection where there is non-stop traffic flow.
My best advice to you is this: do practice and build up your confidence on unprotected left turns, and try to get comfortable with moving into the intersection. This will actually put you in a safer and more timely position to complete your turn when a safe-gap in traffic appears. Until you do get comfortable, try to find unprotected left turns where there is very light traffic, so that you can better get the hang of it. Also, lean on more experienced drivers when practicing, asking them to calmly coach you and reassure you when making these difficult turns. You can also avoid making left turns when possible by making several right turns instead. I know, I know… this is not always possible, but if you know of a tough intersection where you don’t like making left turns, maybe try avoiding it until you are more confident.
And finally (sorry for this long winded comment, but your questions is such a good/tough one), I do want to point out that there are times when you should definitely NOT move 1/3 of the way into the intersection. Obviously if there are pedestrians still in the cross walk or cross traffic running a red light, don’t go 1/3 of the way out. But one situation people often forget is this: don’t go 1/3 of the way into the intersection during rush hour when you are not sure if there is room for you to complete your turn. If there is no room to complete your turn, then you will be stuck in the intersection when your light turns red, and this will cause gridlock.
Anyway, hope that helps some and thanks for asking such a thoughtful question. Best of luck to you!
Hello friend,
When unprotected left turn. Incoming car keep coming and the light turn yellow. Do we have the right to make a turn on yellow or wait til red light to make a turn. Thanks a lot!
Hello, great question! Whenever you make a left turn and there is oncoming traffic, you must determine if making your turn would impede the oncoming traffic's progress. This rule applies regardless if the light is green, yellow, or red. If you would cause oncoming traffic to brake or slow down at all, then you should not begin your turn. However, after the oncoming car(s) has safely passed and cleared the intersection, then you can also clear the intersection by making your left turn, as soon as it is safe to do so. If you can make your turn safely while the light is yellow, then go for it. If you can't turn safely, then wait for the light to turn red and for all oncoming traffic to clear the intersection. When the light turns red, you should not remain in the intersection, blocking traffic or the crosswalk. Again, always complete your left turn as soon as it is 100% safe to do so without impeding the progress of other traffic or pedestrians. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!!
what would you do if you where doing a unprotected left turn and in the intersection but the light turns yellow and then red.
Great quesiton! Judging when it's safe to make an unprotected left turn is definitely one of the skills new drivers often struggle with. If you are in the intersection already and the light begins to turn yellow, you must wait until the intersection is clear and safe (including clear of pedestrians) before making your turn. Traffic coming from the opposite direction will often attempt to continue through the yellow light, or worse yet, they will run the red light.
So, before you complete your left turn, you must be 100% sure that the oncoming traffic is slowing/stopping before you turn left. Never turn in front of oncoming traffic if it will cause them to brake. Unfortunately, this sometimes mean that you won't be able to make your turn until your light turns red. This is not ideal, but it happens sometimes. In these situations, finish your left turn as soon as safe and clear the intersection swiftly (but safely)... the cross traffic that now has green lights is supposed to wait until the intersection is clear before they enter it. This should allow you to safely finish your left turn, but you still need to be very aware of your surroundings in case another driver doesn't understand the rules and does something dangerous.
Side note: Keep in mind that you don't ever want to block an intersection - this is very dangerous and a ticket-able offense. At some point, if you're already in the intersection, you need to complete your left turn and clear the intersection, otherwise you'll be blocking traffic and creating a gridlock situation.
Hope that helps! We'll definitely be making a video on this topic in the future - it's on the list! Thanks for the thoughtful quesiton and be safe out there!
Quick question: If you were going to make a left turn where there was a turn pocket, but leading up to the turn pocket is a center left turn lane, can you get into the center left turn lane within 200 feet and then drive straight into the turn pocket instead of waiting for the gap where the center left turn lane ends and the turn pocket begins? I read comments where drivers were deducted a point for doing that, and other comments where they were deducted a point for not doing that and waiting for the gap to get into the turn pocket at the last second.
Hi Larry, thank you for your question! As far as I am aware, you should always wait for the left turn lane (turn pocket) to begin before entering into it. Slightly crossing over a solid single white line may not be a "huge deal", but depending on the situation and the examiner's judgment, that could be a 1-point deduction. Regarding the move from a center left turn lane into a left-turn pocket, that is potential auto-fail because the majority of center-left-turn lanes terminate with solid double yellow lines before the left turn pocket would begin. Crossing over solid double yellow lines for a lane change could/should be considered a critical driving error (i.e. auto-fail). This map shows how most center left turn lanes terminate before the left turn lane: www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B014'33.9%22N+118%C2%B033'24.5%22W/@34.2428258,-118.5569491,54m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d34.2427554!4d-118.5568022
Hope that help and thanks for the thoughtful question, Larry!
@@DriversEdDirect Thank you, great example! Where I live in Ventura, the lines for the center left turn lane usually end at the same time and there is no solid line that you would cross. In that situation I think it would be ok to drive straight into the turn pocket? In Ventura, going down Market st
and turning left on Eastman ave. as an example.
@@larryjones4407 Thanks for the clarification Larry. In your example where there is no solid line(s) being crossed, then it would definitely be okay to go from the center left turn lane directly into the left turn lane. This link shows a street in Ventura that illustrates this, and this would be totally fine as long as you were in the center turn lane for less than 200 ft (as you mentioned in your original post): www.google.com/maps/place/Ventura,+CA/@34.2572619,-119.2321847,54m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x80e9ad155097394d:0x24eff57c367aeae8!8m2!3d34.2804923!4d-119.2945199
Thanks Larry!
@@DriversEdDirect Thank you! You guys are the absolute best! Whenever I have a question and cannot find the answer Anywhere, I come to you guys and always get a clear answer with a great example. Keep up the great work!
@@larryjones4407 Thanks Larry, that means a lot to us!
Hello! For the curb parking and reverse- is it okay if i pull up to the curb, adjust my passenger mirror to reverse- then correct it again before i pull off?? I can’t back up straight without adjusting the mirror a little down to help see the curb.
Hello! Great question! Technically, that should not be an issue as long as you are not moving the car while you adjust your mirrors. Some newer cars even automatically adjust the mirror for you like you described when you reverse. With that said, when you back up, make sure you do not rely solely on your mirror while reversing. You need to look primarily over your right shoulder and out your rear window as you reverse - only glance at your side mirror as needed to help you judge your distance from the curb.... but primarily look out your back window for safety's sake. Hope that helps!
Thank you! I just passed my test! 🥳
CONGRATS to you on passing, way to go!!@@seraiahengoring1214
Explanation of the bike lane is so confusing. Some video mention that we can't go into it till dashed line, some mention we can go into it from 200ft from the intersection. Which is correct ?
That's a great question and a complicated one! When you look at the California Vehicle Code and DMV Handbook, there is no clear cut answer. In general, you want to wait until the bike lane line becomes dashed before crossing over it. However, while in some states it is illegal to cross a solid white line, in California you CAN cross a SINGLE solid white line if special situations permit it. Crossing into a bike lane in order to make a right turn qualifies as one of these special situations.
According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) 21717, you can (and should) drive into the bike lane to make a right turn - there is no specification about needing to wait for the white line to be broken before merging into the bike lane:
Whenever it is necessary for the driver of a motor vehicle to cross a bicycle lane that is adjacent to his lane of travel to make a turn, the driver shall drive the motor vehicle into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn and shall make the turn pursuant to Section 22100 [general turning regulations]
In addition CVC 21209 further supports that it is OK to merge into the bike lane if turning, regardless of broken line or not:
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane established on a roadway pursuant to Section 21207 *EXCEPT* as follows:
(1) To park where parking is permitted.
(2) To enter or leave the roadway.
(3) *To prepare for a turn within a distance of 200 feet from the intersection. *
Regarding DMV examiners deducting points for the driver waiting until the bike lane was a dashed white line, my guess is that the broken white lines were too close to the intersection, so the driver waited too long to lane change into the right most lane (i.e. bike lane) before making their turn. If you start merging over between 100-200 feet before the turn, you should be fine. After all, the DMV Handbook suggests having your signal on for about 100 feet before making any turn.
Hope that helps a little, though I know it can be frustrating not to have a clear cut answer. It's a topic definitely worth discussing!
@@DriversEdDirect Thank you so much for yr detailed explanation. Tomorrow is my 3rd attempt. I'll have a problem, if I don't pass, as my interational license will expire soon. I practiced many times. God bless me !
Good luck tomorrow! You got this, just drive with a careful confidence and show them you really know how to drive. Let us know how it goes, thanks!
@@DriversEdDirect I passed today with only 2 errors. Thank you very much !
@@ta2160 WOW, only 2 off!?! That's amazing, great job!!! Welcome to the world of driving, please stay very safe out there as you continue to fine tune your skills!
Hi! This video was extremely useful as I have my test on September 19 , I’m taking down notes on things to memorize but I did have a few questions , is it better to go at 25 in a city ? My city is small and mainly has like little shops , another thing is when making an unprotected left turn , if the oncoming traffic finally stops but the light is yellow or red can I still make a turn since I was waiting for it to be safe or is it counted as bad? Last question is how can I impress my instructor 😅
Thank you, some great questions! Regardless of the size of your city, you should obey the posted speed limits. If there are no speed limits posted, then 25 mph is the legal speed limit. However, I would suggest driving around your local DMV to get an idea of the posted speed limits ahead of time. If the speed limits are higher than 25mph, you could fail for driving to slow for conditions. Regarding unprotected left turns in the situation you described: if you are already waiting in the intersection and you have determined that the oncoming cars are slowing to stop, then you should complete your turn. You don't want to be stopped in the intersection when the light turns red - you will be blocking cross traffic and/or pedestrians, and that will be an auto fail. Finally, there are some great DMV test tips in this video, along with some tips on how to impress your instructor, hope this helps!! ruclips.net/video/m7h5bLIIoNI/видео.html
@@DriversEdDirect sorry I have the test tomorrow early but I’ve been doing two stops at stop signs. One before the line , looking both ways, and then going a bit closer and pausing to make sure it’s clear then going, someone told me I’d get marked wrong is it true?
@@kimberlynathalie4968 Great question! It really depends on the type of intersection. Whenever you have a stop sign, you always come to a complete stop behind the stop line. If the intersection is an all-way stop (4-way stop), then you can proceed after stopping behind the line when it is safe (no need to stop again). However, if you have a stop and the cross traffic does not, you first stop behind the stop line, and then “inch out” until you can fully see the cross traffic. If it is safe to go, you do not need to stop again - but if it is not safe, then you stop again and wait for a gap in traffic. Here are some videos that you may find helpful, good luck!!
Right of Way 1: ruclips.net/video/xgXkH4l4eQA/видео.html
Right of Way 2: ruclips.net/video/2CXnQmudiD0/видео.html
Braking and Stopping: ruclips.net/video/UwTj0jnllzA/видео.html
@@DriversEdDirect I sadly didn’t pass. I was doing everything correctly but apparently I did a lane violation, he told me to make several lane changes and I did but apparently one was too early? Also marked steer smoothly for needing to improve which I don’t understand
@@kimberlynathalie4968 Sorry to hear that, but don't worry - it is very common to need more than one try to pass. Sounds like you just need a little more practice to get things smoothed out. When you get more hours behind the wheel, you'll gain more confidence, and everything will become smoother and more natural to you. If you haven't already, check out this video before your next test: ruclips.net/video/m7h5bLIIoNI/видео.html Best of luck to you in the future!
15:33 what do we do if our light turns red while we are already in the middle of the intersection while waiting to turn left?
Really great question Anish, and a common one we get from our students! If the light turns red while you are waiting to turn left and are in the middle of the intersection, you must clear the intersection (i.e. make your left turn) as soon as it is safe to do so. In other words, as soon as the oncoming traffic has stopped and there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk, you want to complete your turn. You should not remain in the intersection, blocking traffic or the crosswalk. Also, you should NOT reverse your vehicle (backup) to clear the intersection. Again, always complete your left turn as soon as it is 100% safe to do so. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@DriversEdDirect Thank you! This was very helpful
Is it safe if a u make
A right on a red and the pedestrian just entered the cross walk but from the
Left ?
Hello! If you make a right on a red, I would strongly advise not making it if there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk. However, if the pedestrian is crossing AWAY from you and is over half way across the road, you should be able to safely and legally turn. if the pedestrian is crossing TOWARDS you, never make the turn under any circumstances. In your example, if the pedestrian is entering the crosswalk from the left, they would be walking towards you and you should not be in the crosswalk or making a right turn on red. Hope that helps!
When you curbside park, don’t you have to turn your wheel?
For curbside parking when you don't have to fit between 2 cars (ie parallel parking), you usually just angle or slightly turn your wheel toward the curb. On the CA DMV drive test, they will have you curbside park on a wide-open curb, not between 2 cars. The extreme turning of the wheel is more applicable for parallel parking, like in this video: ruclips.net/video/QHHwbOG3W_c/видео.html Hope that helps!
This is probably a dumb question to ask a driving school but how do you guys know all these stats?
Not a dumb question at all! For this video, we collected data from over 500 actual Behind the Wheel Drive Tests conducted by the California DMV.
For the driving test, do examiners want you to make a right turn on red light, even if you have to be over a crosswalk to get a clear view of cross traffic? (I don't mean being over it for a second but until you can safely turn) Or can we just wait the red light out?
Great question! Here's a great answer to your question: ruclips.net/video/m7h5bLIIoNI/видео.html
For the DMV test, we recommend not turning right on a red and just waiting for the light to turn green, if you can. However, you should know how to make a right on a red safely in case the DMV examiner does ask you to perform a right-turn on a red light. DMV probably won't "make" you to do a right on red, but it has happened before to a few of our students. Hope that helps!
At first stop at the stop line or stop sign if no line, then move ahead, can be in cross walk as long as no pedestrians need to walk in cross walk, if they pass you while your in the cross walk, and step off the painted part of the cross walk to get around , then that is a DANGEROUS ACT, and that an A.D. automatic disqualification. If the walker waits till the driver gets out of the cross walk, then it could only be a point against the driver on the exam, unless there is something obvious that the driver needs to move forward on cross walk to safely see traffic in both directions.
Oh too many fail things in the driving test. I scary.
You can do it!
@@DriversEdDirectI automatic failed due to the moving violation 😢😢😢😢
I try next Monday again.
@@Ayaki6166 Thank you for sharing and please let us know how it goes. Wishing you all the luck, just do your best and be confident in all the practice you've done You can do it!!
If you don’t pass your behind the wheel test 3 times, will you start over with your permit test again?
Hello again!! As long as your permit is still valid (not expired), you don't have to take the permit test again. If you fail the drive test 3 times, you will just be required to reapply for a DL and pay all applicable application fees again.
Hope that helps!
Man, one of the questions seemed very dumb.
It said, "When you see an Orange Sign, what does jt mean?"
The Answers:
Danger
Construction
Road Closed
Sidewalk closed.
The answer was Danger. I found this question to be dumb as an Orange Sign can mean a multitude of things!