I’ve just passed my test at the age of 32 I learned how to drive at 18 then my mum fell ill so I took her to hospital in her car a week before my test I got pulled over by the police and ended up with a 6 month ban so couldn’t do my test then I ended up having kids then driving became to exspensive to do with having a child at a young the two years later I had my second then I just never thought about driving as never thought would be feasible till 3 months ago I just decided to do it I knew how to drive so watched these videos to help with the usage of mirrors and to find out what you can’t do and I passed my test it was something I thought was never going to be possible the instructors with these you tube channels have helped more people than they realise
Big thank you for all your videos Francis! Passed my test first time on Tuesday in Morden with only 1 minor. Watched loads of your videos and Morden mock tests and they helped so much. Keep it up and I'll continue watching!
That was a really good drive, me and my examiner spoke loads on test and it really helped with nerves. Just when you need to concentrate delay your reply until you've overcome the obstacle/manoeuvre or what ever it may be. When ever I pulled up to the left I took a minute, drank some water then got my bearings again. Passed with 2 minors 3 weeks ago. Lots of help from Francis and his videos. Best of luck Laura.
That was a really good drive she did so well! Passed 6 months ago and struggling with confidence driving on my own, anxiety goes through the roof my car is a small petrol and having to learn to use the gas before the clutch it’s so diffierent to how I was use to doing it praying it gets easier!
I learned in a Ford Puma, took my test in my 62 plate Fiesta 1.4 TDCi and now bought myself a Fiesta ST-Line 19 plate 1L petrol. Thought I was gonna stall a lot but the transition has been easy. Good luck on your test. My instructor didn't do mock tests either, but I insisted. I am paying for a service. I passed first time though
Good luck Laura…I’ve got my 2nd test in September, failed with 1 serious ( a stupid mistake at a junction that I’ve never made before) and 1 minor! Praying I pass 2nd time 🤞
Hey mate you will pass 2nd time (I passed 2nd time)! Remember the important thing is to just try your best! I would advice doing a commentary drive on the test as this will help the examiner understand your thought process and therefore make them more comfortable! Please let us know how it goes! You can do it!
@@ricardoportwood39thank you, it was so frustrating, it happened 5 minutes in a day I had to complete the route knowing I’d failed. Hoping it goes better next time 🤞
Good luck Laura for your test I passed on my third go and it was at the end of October last year and I can safely tell you as much as you have to learn loads for your theory and real test the real learning starts after you pass I’ve been driving now around 9 months and it’s never been truer that you never stop learning best of luck for your test we’re rooting for you 👍
After my 4th attempt, I can finally say that I have failed again :( Jokes, I passed this morning with 2 minors !!! I binged these vids for a week straight and they definitely helped. Let’s goooo🙌
Good luck lauraaa✨✨ and also thank youuu soo muchhh Francis for all of these helpful videos. I did my test on Sunday so yesterday and I PASSEDD with 4 minors. honestly shocked but I'm so happy
07:49 that’s quite unusual to have a road that drives over tram tracks, we don’t have any roads like that here in my area, only train tracks with level crossings.
Hi mate, I just wanted to let you know, after so many years of patiently waiting I’m finally having some driving lessons on dual carriageways and on motorways, I’m so excited, finally my wish and my dream has come true, I’m doing an hour driving assessment on Thursday, my driving instructor wants to see how I drive, then I have a 2 hour driving lesson on Friday.
My step dad has 65 years driving experience was an EX army driving instructor so for a laugh he went for a test and failed yes he was the one that learns you how to drive Tanks, lorries, everything else
Good Luck Laura.❤ 11:04 nice for tiktok.😅 12:09 yea.. i prefer not to speak, if i speak i am in big trouble.. in big trouble Francis and do not to want to be in big trouble. What is correct speed limit in this Francis?😊 13:15 very relatable.😮 14:37 you put her on the spot.😂 26:35 she is family oriented.💜 She did a good drive, specially as she has never driven in this fiat abarth 500 and she is fairly very safe. You forget to ask her to do a uk reversing driving test manoeuvre. :)
So far.. I'd say she is really good. I only noticed she could maybe observe the slow signs on the road marking before junctions more and slowing down more to pass pedestrians etc. Good luck though I think you will smash it ! :)
Hey! Love your channel and your content, it's super helpful and friendly - I find it very supportive☺️ idk if you're still doing videos about test routes for different centres in and around London, but if you are I have a couple of requests?? Watford and High Wycombe - probably a bit further away for you but it would be super helpful as I'm currently trying to find a test at either one (one is home and one is at my uni and I don't mind doing my test at either unless it's shocking, if that makes sense😅) Thanks again for your content🙌🏽💫
I'll add it to the list! thanks for the suggestions😊 tbh when you go to book your test you'll probbaly find it's a case of whichever one you can find a test at all at 🤦♂️
I’m 16 minutes through the video, she is smashing it tbf. On the topic you mentioned as well I ended up passing 3rd time because of 2 silly mistakes and the same very chatty instructor! She was lovely but John who I had the 3rd time spoke a little but let me focus. Hopefully Laura passes
Laura had an amazing drive, and if it hadn't been for that red light at the roadworks I would question if she didn't have a full license already! (even though some full license holders did also go through it 😂)
There should have been more ‘stop at the red light’ signs long before hazard, as it led on to a dangerous situation at the roundabout. Even if the lights were for me at a roundabout I would still observe the rule ‘give way to the right’!
When he said “unless you got anxiety” I was like SHIT because I do have anxiety 😭 But I’m trying the banana method and stuff to help calm my nerves and help me focus on my driving lessons up to my test
Francis, please can I ask you a question, if you don’t mind, if you’re entering a controlled parking zone or a restricted parking zone or a resident permit holder only parking zone I think you have to be parked in bays only (if you’re allowed), I think you’re not allowed to be parked on the street outside of a bay, is that correct?
Good luck with your test. Interesting about the it’s ok to thank another driver, I was taught you didn’t do this and my instructor did the wave, I actually said to my examiner I’d be keeping both hands on the wheel so would he thank other drivers and he seemed fine about that.
On my test the examiner thought i hadn't seen a red light ( i hadn't at that point) told me to stop( red light) and i got failed as a dangerous - for examiner intervention and you let this girl run a red light and only gave her a serious fault.
I would not have indicated right at that roundabout either. I think it is wrong to require that. Another driver in the right hand lane going round the roundabout might think I was trying to change lanes. The lady on the left coming on to the roundabout is required to give way to any vehicle coming from the right and she should be aware of that. Too much indicating can confuse people, but you should be indicating as you leave the roundabout. The DVSA are not realistic in their requirements, as learner drivers have enough to do when negotiating complex junction and roundabouts which have been made worse and more dangerous by the Highways Agency. Many junctions are just crazy and a complete stranger would not have a clue how to negotiate them! As for the temporary red light situation, the contractors should be held responsible for creating what looks like a very serious hazard situation, it should have not been set up like that. The red light was observationally obscured by parked and contractors vehicles. There should have been warning signs set up long before the lights to make drivers aware of them.
Reference point stickers are the most stupid idea . Are you always going to drive the same car are you always going to be In the same position if it's a shared car. Plus do you want your car covered in stickers. Learn to use your body position and position of your vehicle you can always put more steering on put in or less . Driving doesn't need to be strict.
@wrightwoodwork instructors should teach these methods instead od stickers. What's the point of passing your test to then not be able to use that metnod any 😊more
@Ruth695 I honestly don't know . I tend to use my eyes and let them lead my hands. Then I will use my shoulder hand etc . Generally speaking you will always be the same distance from the pedals in your seat as your legs don't change length . Then you will have your roughly in the same place . Regardless of it being a little fiat 500 or something like a Mercedes e class . Them things are more consistent in any car. Where car parts like handles mirrors etc are all different. Then lets say you always turn when your shoulder lines up with mark in a golf then you go in little 500 you may turn once your shoulder has gone past the mark then say in an.audi A4 you may turn a little before the point . I bet if you where to measure body position it would be the same regardless of car. Maybe we need to ask an instructor why they dont use body parts for reference points instead of stickers .
I used to be a good at parking but not now, I’m horrible, as I learnt in a car that has 360 cameras the 2018 Nissan QASHQAI and now, I only have sensors in my 2017 Hyundai i20. So usually the car tells me what to do
@Eliteboss2004 hey you know roughly where the car should be and what to do to adjust a your mirrors set properly. It may sound daft but guess where you think you should turn in . Now let's say you are turning in too soon all you have to do is turn in later and vice versa . Try to look are where you are in relation to what is beside you then it is just making a few tweaks . I'm in a van so it's all mirrors and the sensors at the back. The first thing I did was to reverse till the sensors makes a solid noise then go and look how close or far I am then I know in future how much I can keep creeping back
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I’ve just passed my test at the age of 32 I learned how to drive at 18 then my mum fell ill so I took her to hospital in her car a week before my test I got pulled over by the police and ended up with a 6 month ban so couldn’t do my test then I ended up having kids then driving became to exspensive to do with having a child at a young the two years later I had my second then I just never thought about driving as never thought would be feasible till 3 months ago I just decided to do it I knew how to drive so watched these videos to help with the usage of mirrors and to find out what you can’t do and I passed my test it was something I thought was never going to be possible the instructors with these you tube channels have helped more people than they realise
Big thank you for all your videos Francis! Passed my test first time on Tuesday in Morden with only 1 minor. Watched loads of your videos and Morden mock tests and they helped so much. Keep it up and I'll continue watching!
That was a really good drive, me and my examiner spoke loads on test and it really helped with nerves. Just when you need to concentrate delay your reply until you've overcome the obstacle/manoeuvre or what ever it may be. When ever I pulled up to the left I took a minute, drank some water then got my bearings again. Passed with 2 minors 3 weeks ago. Lots of help from Francis and his videos. Best of luck Laura.
I tried so hard to make conversation with mine but she didn't even respond to 'nice to meet you'. Just fully blanked me except for instructions.
That was a really good drive she did so well! Passed 6 months ago and struggling with confidence driving on my own, anxiety goes through the roof my car is a small petrol and having to learn to use the gas before the clutch it’s so diffierent to how I was use to doing it praying it gets easier!
I learned in a Ford Puma, took my test in my 62 plate Fiesta 1.4 TDCi and now bought myself a Fiesta ST-Line 19 plate 1L petrol. Thought I was gonna stall a lot but the transition has been easy. Good luck on your test. My instructor didn't do mock tests either, but I insisted. I am paying for a service. I passed first time though
Good luck Laura…I’ve got my 2nd test in September, failed with 1 serious ( a stupid mistake at a junction that I’ve never made before) and 1 minor! Praying I pass 2nd time 🤞
Hey mate you will pass 2nd time (I passed 2nd time)! Remember the important thing is to just try your best! I would advice doing a commentary drive on the test as this will help the examiner understand your thought process and therefore make them more comfortable! Please let us know how it goes! You can do it!
@@ricardoportwood39thank you, it was so frustrating, it happened 5 minutes in a day I had to complete the route knowing I’d failed. Hoping it goes better next time 🤞
Hiya, just wondering when was your last test that you failed? Just wondering how long you have to wait for another test if fail. :)
@@ani1436June and the closest I could get was September! I have up trying to get a cancellation
@@kerryjemmett9382 Okay thank you! What test centre was it ?
16:25
Pupil: passes through red light
Teacher: n i c e
Good luck Laura for your test I passed on my third go and it was at the end of October last year and I can safely tell you as much as you have to learn loads for your theory and real test the real learning starts after you pass I’ve been driving now around 9 months and it’s never been truer that you never stop learning best of luck for your test we’re rooting for you 👍
I passed my test today, and your videos were a huge help in navigating the routes. Thank you so much once again!
I passed my test last week first time, thank you for the helpful tips
Good luck Laura! I have my test tomorrow in Bromley which is a day before yours. Let’s crush it!
You can do it!
After my 4th attempt, I can finally say that I have failed again :( Jokes, I passed this morning with 2 minors !!! I binged these vids for a week straight and they definitely helped. Let’s goooo🙌
Congratulations mate so proud of you! Enjoy that license when you get it! Please stay safe! ☺️
@@ricardoportwood39Thanks man
Francis is a hard worker wirh uploads. Big up . Please do a lesson on gearing down/ rev matching when approaching a roundabout or open junction
Good luck lauraaa✨✨ and also thank youuu soo muchhh Francis for all of these helpful videos. I did my test on Sunday so yesterday and I PASSEDD with 4 minors. honestly shocked but I'm so happy
19:16 such a good tip, I only had a piece of chewing gum the whole ride and it was like I was chewing paper by the end 🤣
Good luck Laura! Got my 2nd driving test in 9 days too (21st)! I hope we both pass
I finally passed my driving test on second try in West wickham on Monday thanks to watching your videos nearly everyday 🙌🏾
12:09 20 on the road and on the right, 30 on the left, that’s very confusing! 😁
A kid had probably turned it around
Good luck Laura, I’ve got my first test soon so nervous and excited ☺️
07:49 that’s quite unusual to have a road that drives over tram tracks, we don’t have any roads like that here in my area, only train tracks with level crossings.
Hi mate, I just wanted to let you know, after so many years of patiently waiting I’m finally having some driving lessons on dual carriageways and on motorways, I’m so excited, finally my wish and my dream has come true, I’m doing an hour driving assessment on Thursday, my driving instructor wants to see how I drive, then I have a 2 hour driving lesson on Friday.
My step dad has 65 years driving experience was an EX army driving instructor so for a laugh he went for a test and failed yes he was the one that learns you how to drive Tanks, lorries, everything else
Driving test on Friday. Gonna be the longest week of my life
Good Luck Laura.❤
11:04 nice for tiktok.😅
12:09 yea.. i prefer not to speak, if i speak i am in big trouble.. in big trouble Francis and do not to want to be in big trouble.
What is correct speed limit in this Francis?😊
13:15 very relatable.😮
14:37 you put her on the spot.😂
26:35 she is family oriented.💜
She did a good drive, specially as she has never driven in this fiat abarth 500 and she is fairly very safe.
You forget to ask her to do a uk reversing driving test manoeuvre. :)
07:35 well done for not crossing the solid white line into the chevron markings, they’re emergency use only. 🙃
So far.. I'd say she is really good. I only noticed she could maybe observe the slow signs on the road marking before junctions more and slowing down more to pass pedestrians etc. Good luck though I think you will smash it ! :)
I passed today with 2 minors 😁😁 so proud of myself! Felt so weird driving with no one in the passenger seat lol
I have my driving test tomorrow! Praying i pass first time 🤞🏻🤞🏻
How did it go??
Hey! Love your channel and your content, it's super helpful and friendly - I find it very supportive☺️ idk if you're still doing videos about test routes for different centres in and around London, but if you are I have a couple of requests?? Watford and High Wycombe - probably a bit further away for you but it would be super helpful as I'm currently trying to find a test at either one (one is home and one is at my uni and I don't mind doing my test at either unless it's shocking, if that makes sense😅) Thanks again for your content🙌🏽💫
I'll add it to the list! thanks for the suggestions😊 tbh when you go to book your test you'll probbaly find it's a case of whichever one you can find a test at all at 🤦♂️
I’m 16 minutes through the video, she is smashing it tbf. On the topic you mentioned as well I ended up passing 3rd time because of 2 silly mistakes and the same very chatty instructor! She was lovely but John who I had the 3rd time spoke a little but let me focus. Hopefully Laura passes
Laura had an amazing drive, and if it hadn't been for that red light at the roadworks I would question if she didn't have a full license already!
(even though some full license holders did also go through it 😂)
There should have been more ‘stop at the red light’ signs long before hazard, as it led on to a dangerous situation at the roundabout. Even if the lights were for me at a roundabout I would still observe the rule ‘give way to the right’!
When he said “unless you got anxiety” I was like SHIT because I do have anxiety 😭 But I’m trying the banana method and stuff to help calm my nerves and help me focus on my driving lessons up to my test
Good luck, I passed first time last Friday ❤ remember what you’ve learned and grab that pass certificate!
Lovee thiss one thank you im doing the same area,test booked 😅
Francis, please can I ask you a question, if you don’t mind, if you’re entering a controlled parking zone or a restricted parking zone or a resident permit holder only parking zone I think you have to be parked in bays only (if you’re allowed), I think you’re not allowed to be parked on the street outside of a bay, is that correct?
So true but it’s important to learn and grow from them! Good driving though at the same time! ❤😊
@@ricardoportwood39 This!! Legend Ricardo 😂
Your THE legend!
Wait I'm confused.....where was the maneuver? 😅 also... who put that red light there? 😂😂 Good luck Laura, hope you passed! 😊
SHE’S ACE. GOOD DRIVER. 🚙
Passed with 3 minors on Thursday, thanks for the help 🙂
You're a very confident driver Laura, you just need to tidy things up a bit, Good Luck with your Test.
good luck laura
Good luck Laura. Mines next weds 😅 nervous as anything for mine.
How did it go?? 🤞
I’ve got my real driving test in late September.
Awesome! Hope you’re feeling confident!! Good luck Dave 🤞😊
Good luck and best wishes! Don’t think of it as a test, just be safe!
Good luck 🧿 🍀 🤞🏻
Ready for mine when I brush up maneuvers
Gutted she ran the red. 😢
Good luck with your test. Interesting about the it’s ok to thank another driver, I was taught you didn’t do this and my instructor did the wave, I actually said to my examiner I’d be keeping both hands on the wheel so would he thank other drivers and he seemed fine about that.
So did she pass the first roundabout or not?
Good Luck. 🍀
Good luck on your driving test your gonna pass ❤
On my test the examiner thought i hadn't seen a red light ( i hadn't at that point) told me to stop( red light) and i got failed as a dangerous - for examiner intervention and you let this girl run a red light and only gave her a serious fault.
29:53 you dont need right signal here right? Your in your lane with markings. Im confused
Good luck! :)
I would not have indicated right at that roundabout either. I think it is wrong to require that. Another driver in the right hand lane going round the roundabout might think I was trying to change lanes. The lady on the left coming on to the roundabout is required to give way to any vehicle coming from the right and she should be aware of that. Too much indicating can confuse people, but you should be indicating as you leave the roundabout. The DVSA are not realistic in their requirements, as learner drivers have enough to do when negotiating complex junction and roundabouts which have been made worse and more dangerous by the Highways Agency. Many junctions are just crazy and a complete stranger would not have a clue how to negotiate them! As for the temporary red light situation, the contractors should be held responsible for creating what looks like a very serious hazard situation, it should have not been set up like that. The red light was observationally obscured by parked and contractors vehicles. There should have been warning signs set up long before the lights to make drivers aware of them.
How do we book a mock test with ypu
Even driving instructors.
what about Boom radio?
She'll pass. 😊
❤❤
Does Laura pass her driving test?
Whats laura’s @ though👀😮💨🥵
Reference point stickers are the most stupid idea . Are you always going to drive the same car are you always going to be In the same position if it's a shared car. Plus do you want your car covered in stickers. Learn to use your body position and position of your vehicle you can always put more steering on put in or less . Driving doesn't need to be strict.
@wrightwoodwork instructors should teach these methods instead od stickers. What's the point of passing your test to then not be able to use that metnod any 😊more
@Ruth695 I honestly don't know . I tend to use my eyes and let them lead my hands. Then I will use my shoulder hand etc . Generally speaking you will always be the same distance from the pedals in your seat as your legs don't change length . Then you will have your roughly in the same place . Regardless of it being a little fiat 500 or something like a Mercedes e class . Them things are more consistent in any car. Where car parts like handles mirrors etc are all different. Then lets say you always turn when your shoulder lines up with mark in a golf then you go in little 500 you may turn once your shoulder has gone past the mark then say in an.audi A4 you may turn a little before the point . I bet if you where to measure body position it would be the same regardless of car. Maybe we need to ask an instructor why they dont use body parts for reference points instead of stickers .
I used to be a good at parking but not now, I’m horrible, as I learnt in a car that has 360 cameras the 2018 Nissan QASHQAI and now, I only have sensors in my 2017 Hyundai i20. So usually the car tells me what to do
@Eliteboss2004 hey you know roughly where the car should be and what to do to adjust a your mirrors set properly. It may sound daft but guess where you think you should turn in . Now let's say you are turning in too soon all you have to do is turn in later and vice versa . Try to look are where you are in relation to what is beside you then it is just making a few tweaks . I'm in a van so it's all mirrors and the sensors at the back. The first thing I did was to reverse till the sensors makes a solid noise then go and look how close or far I am then I know in future how much I can keep creeping back
@@wrightwoodwork thank you
She was better than you bro honest