used this video to practice and i passed my drivers test today! the route is similar but much shorter and easier i came back in less than 10 minutes. 8/16/24 route: Exit DMV and turn right onto W 13th street(he made me switch lanes on this road) Continue straight on intersection Turn left on M St. Turn left on W 14th street and continue straight. At intersection turn left on R st and continue straight after. Turn right on W 11th St. Turn right on T St. Pull over and do back up test on T St. Get back on road, turn left on W 12th street and turn right to drive back into dmv.
@@rafiilol.4517 i only got 1 error and it was because i didn’t look both ways before turning at the intersection once the light turned green. but i would say to exaggerate when you check your mirrors and to make sure to look back whenever there’s a bike lane because im mostly certain on your way back to the dmv there’ll be 2 bikes lanes you need to check before you turn.
Just wanna thank you for posting this video, had my drivers test yesterday and passed 🥰 This video helped me learn the roads a lot better because i’m not from merced and I also had the same test instructor as you did. Thanks again for the vid, I really recommend watching this video and studying it before your test!
Hi! I’m taking my behind the wheel test next week in Merced as well. Would you mind explaining how long the test was and what errors you made? It would help me a lot. Thank you.
Arsheka Garcha Hi! Yes! The test was about 10 mins long but it felt a lot shorter, the errors i made was that i didn’t look over my shoulder EVERY lane change. Some advice i have for you is to just try to stay calm because i know how much the nerves can get in your head right before your test. Definitely exaggerate checking for traffic and don’t forget to merge into the bike lane right before right turns (as shown in the video) but make sure to only merge in the dotted lines, merging in the solid lines can cause a fail. Honestly if you’re studying this video i promise you don’t have anything to worry about. I was so nervous before my test i watched this video like 20 times and just studied it but it really helped me learn the roads around merced. Hope this helped 💓
Thanks a bunch for posting this.... my son took his 2nd drive test today and he passed!! He did this same exact route including the curb forward and back. Now we need the other routes on here too very helpful😊
Thank you so much for posting this! I had my exam this morning and I passed with zero errors!! I’m not from Merced so the streets were foreign to me and the route that we took was pretty similar to yours so thanks again!
Thank you so much just took my test and passed. My route was slightly different. I don't really remember some of it and I'm not from Merced, but if it helps someone. From 0:00-2:28 was the same. At 2:29 we went straight and turn left on Canal St. and turned right on either W. 14 St. ( or W.15th street); and I think I turned right on Martin Luther King Jr. The turn right back on W.13 St. We essentially made a giant loop back to Merced County office of education (MCOE) the building seen on the right at the 2:20 mark. Around the 7:28 mark cross the street from MCOE she had me pulled over to back up (where you can see the gray pickup truck pulled over on the side of the road). From around 6:57 to 11:42 was mostly the same but I think we went down different residential area. (I think I turned left before the buildings seen at 9:22 but not sure) It was much shorter around 8/9 minutes and I don't know if it is because of Covid or because they where doing construction in some areas.
Just had my driving test this morning with this same instructor, I was so nervous while I was waiting for it to be my turn but once she started asking me where is everything at and I started driving all those nerves went out the window , she was really nice and not intimidating at all. I passed with 1 error and once she told me that I started to cry , I couldn't believe it and I took it in my moms Chevy truck it was huge and I'm only 4'9 . Imagine
@alyssa pretty Hey you took your test??!! How was it was it shorter due to COVID please lmk I have mine nov6 and I’m from turlock and I don’t know any streets or speed limits around there so please let me know
@@meganp4790 once you turn out the Dmv ....I had to go all the way down 13th st ,turn left on Mst ,then turned right at that first stop sign ,then another right on Canal then pulled over to the curb and had to back up straight then proceeded back into traffic, then turned right at stop sign so now im back on 13th st right, then had to make a left on 14th st then get in left lane to make a left turn to go passed McDonald's then back to the DMV it was ...sorry if that's confusing but that is the route I had to take ....it felt like 5-10 minutes it was really fast. A great thing to do that helped me was days before you take your drive test go drive on 14th st and make that left turn ,it will help you out so much .
just passed the driving test with the same instructor. shes mad nice although she failed me the first time coz i didnt use the bike lane to turn right twice 2 years ago lmao. route was a lot shorter only took like 7-8 mins lol. its mad easy so dont stress, i was nervous af too lol
Just coming back to this video to say I passed They give a slightly different route but I recommend still practicing the route seen in this video it helps a lot, just check your shoulders and mirrors when signaling and practice driving the speed limit in that area it’s usually 35-40. Good luck to all
The route is a little different now but if anything it’s easier than the video. Some streets are still the same though. Passed first try just be confident!
This was a good video unfortunately I failed my first try going over the curb exiting the lot but at least now I got the experience so hopefully next time is better
@@4lessandra153 honestly I think it was 40 I can’t really remember but it was either 35 or 40 the examiner will tell you at least that’s what the one I had told me
my behind the wheel test is on Monday and I am so anxious. like for example, my driving teacher said that i cant always have to go towards the right side when making a right turn at a stop sign but my mom says otherwise. my driving teacher said we can only go towards the right side at a stop sign if there is a bike lane.
@@Kaylagonsalesdid you happen to retake? also, just use the bike lane as long as you’ve checked over your shoulder. if there is no “bike lane”, use the side of the road as if there were one anyway.
Well after watching this video and constantly telling myself always check the mirror when I got their today around 4 I freaking kept messing up I guess today was a bad day for me the lady is nice she said I didn’t check my mirrors and look over my right shoulder when entering the bike lane. I was disappointed in myself when she like you fail I got critical error because of that so yeah first time taking the behind the wheel and I’m 28. Well now I know the route I’m going to practice around the dmv area hopefully second time the charm. Eventually I will pass one day and I know I’m not the only one who didn’t pass the first time. So too anyone who taking their test in the future get into the Habit of Checking your mirrors when changing lanes especially while merging into the bike lane to make a right turn. Not just look with you eyes but whip ur neck and turn your head left right over the shoulders so the dmv instruction can tell in their peripheral vision that you are checking your surroundings and blinds spots.
This driver's test can be hard because I get upset or feel stressed when the teacher gets mad at me, I might fail and had to retake it again next year.
Renewed my dl online and never received my card. Went into the dmv to see where my dl is and the lady at the front desk said “there is nothing we can do about it, stop bothering us.”
Great video! Some sections of the road don’t appear to have speed limit signs posted. Does anyone know a way I can find out the speed limits in those areas ahead of time? I have been trying to figure it out, my test is tomorrow and I’m not from Merced. I just don’t want to fail or get marked down over not knowing the speed to go on the sections without a sign since it looks like they vary between 30-40 mph. TIA :)
@@chuyitohernandez9196 not signaling, checking your side mirrors and turning your neck around when changing lanes Also hitting the curb at the start of the test
@@DP-zf5kh yeah I took mine at 10:40, I missed 2 cause I didn’t look over my shoulder when backing up and something else, she’s great and honestly don’t be nervous
@@GboTheChalk alright thanks sounds good hopefully ill pass it on my first time too then only thing is im taking my driving test @3 so lets see if i end up getting the same lady
Hey has anyone ask if they failed their second time but their permit expires soon do they have to do the vision and written test all over again. Or they give u extra 6 months if your permit expires but you still haves one test left. They scheduled me on the 9th but my permit expires on the 15th of feb. this is my second test and I have one left so I just wanna know if they know anything about the extended learners permit.
@@karlasamayoa3060 was it in merced and If so can u tell me what kind of route did the instructor have u go like the streets? Also was it shorter due to covid?
@@alysiapretty5796 hiii yes it was in Merced and it was the exact route maybe a bit shorter and honestly it wasn’t bad I passed and now have my license and the ladies there are super nice!
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used this video to practice and i passed my drivers test today! the route is similar but much shorter and easier i came back in less than 10 minutes.
8/16/24 route:
Exit DMV and turn right onto W 13th street(he made me switch lanes on this road)
Continue straight on intersection
Turn left on M St.
Turn left on W 14th street and continue straight.
At intersection turn left on R st and continue straight after.
Turn right on W 11th St.
Turn right on T St.
Pull over and do back up test on T St.
Get back on road, turn left on W 12th street and turn right to drive back into dmv.
Do you know by chance what they will mostly dock you for?
@@rafiilol.4517 i only got 1 error and it was because i didn’t look both ways before turning at the intersection once the light turned green. but i would say to exaggerate when you check your mirrors and to make sure to look back whenever there’s a bike lane because im mostly certain on your way back to the dmv there’ll be 2 bikes lanes you need to check before you turn.
It sounds like a mini version of the video. Thanks for your information.
The driver in the video turned right on M St and W 16th St intersection for a larger circle.
Just wanna thank you for posting this video, had my drivers test yesterday and passed 🥰 This video helped me learn the roads a lot better because i’m not from merced and I also had the same test instructor as you did. Thanks again for the vid, I really recommend watching this video and studying it before your test!
Did you get the same route ?
fabiola Carrillo it was very similar, not the same though. Because of covid they shortened it, but it was easy over all. This video helped a lot!
Hi! I’m taking my behind the wheel test next week in Merced as well. Would you mind explaining how long the test was and what errors you made? It would help me a lot. Thank you.
Arsheka Garcha Hi! Yes! The test was about 10 mins long but it felt a lot shorter, the errors i made was that i didn’t look over my shoulder EVERY lane change. Some advice i have for you is to just try to stay calm because i know how much the nerves can get in your head right before your test. Definitely exaggerate checking for traffic and don’t forget to merge into the bike lane right before right turns (as shown in the video) but make sure to only merge in the dotted lines, merging in the solid lines can cause a fail. Honestly if you’re studying this video i promise you don’t have anything to worry about. I was so nervous before my test i watched this video like 20 times and just studied it but it really helped me learn the roads around merced. Hope this helped 💓
Haley Dunwell yes this definitely helped! Thank you so much!! :)
Thanks a bunch for posting this.... my son took his 2nd drive test today and he passed!! He did this same exact route including the curb forward and back. Now we need the other routes on here too very helpful😊
Thank you so much for posting this! I had my exam this morning and I passed with zero errors!! I’m not from Merced so the streets were foreign to me and the route that we took was pretty similar to yours so thanks again!
Is this the actual route for everyone doing the test in Merced?
@@chuyitohernandez9196 idk but it was literally the same for me with a couple different turns toward the ending of my test
@@kimberly1009 oh okay thank you!
Thank you so much just took my test and passed. My route was slightly different. I don't really remember some of it and I'm not from Merced, but if it helps someone. From 0:00-2:28 was the same.
At 2:29 we went straight and turn left on Canal St. and turned right on either W. 14 St. ( or W.15th street); and I think I turned right on Martin Luther King Jr. The turn right back on W.13 St. We essentially made a giant loop back to Merced County office of education (MCOE) the building seen on the right at the 2:20 mark.
Around the 7:28 mark cross the street from MCOE she had me pulled over to back up (where you can see the gray pickup truck pulled over on the side of the road). From around 6:57 to 11:42 was mostly the same but I think we went down different residential area. (I think I turned left before the buildings seen at 9:22 but not sure)
It was much shorter around 8/9 minutes and I don't know if it is because of Covid or because they where doing construction in some areas.
Did you have the same instructor as the video or a different one?
I know some of it was due to construction on M st, thank you for this advice
Just had my driving test this morning with this same instructor, I was so nervous while I was waiting for it to be my turn but once she started asking me where is everything at and I started driving all those nerves went out the window , she was really nice and not intimidating at all. I passed with 1 error and once she told me that I started to cry , I couldn't believe it and I took it in my moms Chevy truck it was huge and I'm only 4'9 . Imagine
@alyssa pretty Hey you took your test??!! How was it was it shorter due to COVID please lmk I have mine nov6 and I’m from turlock and I don’t know any streets or speed limits around there so please let me know
@Alysia Pretty
@@morganmitts7786 sorry I just seen your comment and yes it was short probably only 5 minutes long .
Do you remember the route your took I know people say they won’t have you drive by in and out.
@@meganp4790 once you turn out the Dmv ....I had to go all the way down 13th st ,turn left on Mst ,then turned right at that first stop sign ,then another right on Canal then pulled over to the curb and had to back up straight then proceeded back into traffic, then turned right at stop sign so now im back on 13th st right, then had to make a left on 14th st then get in left lane to make a left turn to go passed McDonald's then back to the DMV it was ...sorry if that's confusing but that is the route I had to take ....it felt like 5-10 minutes it was really fast. A great thing to do that helped me was days before you take your drive test go drive on 14th st and make that left turn ,it will help you out so much .
just passed the driving test with the same instructor. shes mad nice although she failed me the first time coz i didnt use the bike lane to turn right twice 2 years ago lmao. route was a lot shorter only took like 7-8 mins lol. its mad easy so dont stress, i was nervous af too lol
@Sam Samani i took it at 1:30 pm you have a 50/50 chance of getting her because there are usually 2 examiners
This is a dumb question but is it still this test route?
@@darkmystique9163 way shorter
Taking mine next month any tips!
Thank you so much for uploading thus video! I was looking at this video over and over again. Last Friday I took the test and passed!
Was it the same route??!💀 I have mine Friday!
Passed that shit. Test is 10 min or less, the route very short. Look over shoulders when switching lanes!
So this is the actual test? It's the same route and instructor?
@@chuyitohernandez9196 yes
@@speakfacts1732 for everyone?
Just coming back to this video to say I passed
They give a slightly different route but I recommend still practicing the route seen in this video it helps a lot, just check your shoulders and mirrors when signaling and practice driving the speed limit in that area it’s usually 35-40. Good luck to all
The route is a little different now but if anything it’s easier than the video. Some streets are still the same though. Passed first try just be confident!
How easy?
Just had my test and the route was very similar. Good luck everyone!
Good instructions examiner and the student driver did well too,mistakes will made but it was a good video i love it.
Just want say thank you this video really helped me pass
This video reminds me when I am taking a driver's test if I stay calm and study on my driver's exam book before getting ready for the driver's test.
This was a good video unfortunately I failed my first try going over the curb exiting the lot but at least now I got the experience so hopefully next time is better
I did the exact same thing my first time too! Test lasted about a minute haha! This video definitely helped me for my second time!
whats the speed limit when doing the first turn onto the actual road? on 13th street
@@4lessandra153 honestly I think it was 40 I can’t really remember but it was either 35 or 40 the examiner will tell you at least that’s what the one I had told me
my behind the wheel test is on Monday and I am so anxious.
like for example, my driving teacher said that i cant always have to go towards the right side when making a right turn at a stop sign but my mom says otherwise.
my driving teacher said we can only go towards the right side at a stop sign if there is a bike lane.
i failed lmao
@@Kaylagonsalesdid you happen to retake?
also, just use the bike lane as long as you’ve checked over your shoulder. if there is no “bike lane”, use the side of the road as if there were one anyway.
It’s not as bad as it seems just trust yourself!
@Crystal Aguilera did you have the same instructor?
@@chuyitohernandez9196 yes
@@crystalaguilera1170 oh okay and same route as the video or different?
Well after watching this video and constantly telling myself always check the mirror when I got their today around 4 I freaking kept messing up I guess today was a bad day for me the lady is nice she said I didn’t check my mirrors and look over my right shoulder when entering the bike lane. I was disappointed in myself when she like you fail I got critical error because of that so yeah first time taking the behind the wheel and I’m 28. Well now I know the route I’m going to practice around the dmv area hopefully second time the charm. Eventually I will pass one day and I know I’m not the only one who didn’t pass the first time. So too anyone who taking their test in the future get into the Habit of Checking your mirrors when changing lanes especially while merging into the bike lane to make a right turn. Not just look with you eyes but whip ur neck and turn your head left right over the shoulders so the dmv instruction can tell in their peripheral vision that you are checking your surroundings and blinds spots.
Gracias a Dios ya saqué mi licencia este video me sirvió mucho muchos gracias 🙏
This driver's test can be hard because I get upset or feel stressed when the teacher gets mad at me, I might fail and had to retake it again next year.
My friend thanks you your videos
Renewed my dl online and never received my card. Went into the dmv to see where my dl is and the lady at the front desk said “there is nothing we can do about it, stop bothering us.”
I have to study this exam book and understand the rules of driving and obey them so I don't forget or breaking the laws.
Great video!
Some sections of the road don’t appear to have speed limit signs posted. Does anyone know a way I can find out the speed limits in those areas ahead of time? I have been trying to figure it out, my test is tomorrow and I’m not from Merced. I just don’t want to fail or get marked down over not knowing the speed to go on the sections without a sign since it looks like they vary between 30-40 mph.
TIA :)
How did your test go? Was it like the video?
What is the speed limit on streets when not posted?
I’m so nervous, what are the biggest mistakes you can make?
Did you do your test already?
@@chuyitohernandez9196
not signaling, checking your side mirrors and turning your neck around when changing lanes
Also hitting the curb at the start of the test
Anyone who took their test last week? I’m taking mine this wed. Hope u can give me some tips
Took this route and passed!
Congrats
There was a big mistake about changing lane in the intersection at 4’10”
I know it's not like what you usually heard, but it's not illegal to change lane at an intersection in Cali.
Passed mine yesterday!! 🎉
just passed mine today 🥳
How long was it?
@@HungerandPain how long was what ? the behind the wheel ? if so it took me like less than 10 minutes maybe 7 minutes ??
@@kuwttwad3642 Hi, is this the same route for everyone taking the test?
@@chuyitohernandez9196 no, the route has changed since covid hit.. have you taken your test yet?
@@speakfacts1732 my test is tomorrow, do you know the route?
I’m so nervous mines tomorrow
Does anyone have tips for the exit? It’s so easy to hit the road.
Omg I'm testing on Monday....first attempt...I'm terrified...
Update: I passed firsttt trryyyy!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
@@Ash_leeyywas it the same route or a diffrent one
Was the route similar to the video?
@@RizaGandeza-hs2og mine was a little diffrent but I passed super easy
Oh man this pandemic is really annoying I have two behind the wheel test left and my permit expires 2/15 and the behind the wheel resume 2/1 this suck
hey Megan, did you take it yet? I know its the first week.
@@Ovbaki my second test is this Tuesday hopefully I pass because my permit will expired on the 15th of this months.
@@meganp4790 ah I see. Hopefully you do pass!! I have to wait for all the rescheduleds to go. So hopefully by mid February I can.
Did you pass?😭 hopefully you did!!
@@Ovbaki she’s not replying so I’m guessing that’s a no💀
Hopefully I pass I have it in two days ❤
How is the speed limit in DMV?
Got the same girl she’s awesome so is this video I passed thanks
did you pass on your first time? and hopefully i get the same girl then kuz my test is tmr
@@DP-zf5kh yeah I took mine at 10:40, I missed 2 cause I didn’t look over my shoulder when backing up and something else, she’s great and honestly don’t be nervous
@@DP-zf5kh for lane changes do side mirror, blinker, top mirror, side again, shoulder
@@GboTheChalk alright thanks sounds good hopefully ill pass it on my first time too then only thing is im taking my driving test @3 so lets see if i end up getting the same lady
and its the same route as in the video right?
Does anyone know if test is the same still?
do you have to signal at the beginning? since you can only turn left either way
Yes, it's always better to over-signal
will they mark off points if you don’t signal
Hey has anyone ask if they failed their second time but their permit expires soon do they have to do the vision and written test all over again. Or they give u extra 6 months if your permit expires but you still haves one test left. They scheduled me on the 9th but my permit expires on the 15th of feb. this is my second test and I have one left so I just wanna know if they know anything about the extended learners permit.
@@meganp4790 i think you can check on the DMV website
@@ashleymartinez808 have you taken your test in Merced? If so is it the same route and instructor as the video?
Does anyone know if its the same route? And same instructions?
I'm asking everyone in the comments the same question too 😂
Lol i go take mine on the 25th so it would help in advance to know
Check under Alysia, the comments mention the new route do to COVID.
I've been scrolling through the comments 😂
Found it lol thanks
@@amiraclecrosby3697 No problem! Good luck!
Do you know what the speed limit was for 14th st? I have my driving test tmrw😭
Miriam Prado 70 mph
did you pass
@@roolo2097 Yes I did, it was easy and took less than 10 min
Miriam Prado did u have the same route?
@@patriziavidaure4753 The route is shorter right now due to Covid. We didn't go all the way to M st or pass Starbucks or In-n-out
I have mine tomorrow, kinda nervous
take it easy, good luck!
Omg me too
@@karlasamayoa3060 was it in merced and If so can u tell me what kind of route did the instructor have u go like the streets? Also was it shorter due to covid?
@@alysiapretty5796 hiii yes it was in Merced and it was the exact route maybe a bit shorter and honestly it wasn’t bad I passed and now have my license and the ladies there are super nice!
@@karlasamayoa3060 wow okaay that's good to hear, I have mine next Monday and I'm super nervous, not really knowing what to expect
what time during the day did u take ur test?
there is time at bottom right corner
Why it says 2016 and not 2020
When did you take the test?
Last year, there are dates on video
I just took my first drivers test and passed!!!
what is the speed limit around the area inn and out is
can't remember, you can use google map street view to check
MLK jr way speen limit is 30
Thank you this made me consider taking it in Merced now