I'd say it's better to rather fail the mock tests and increase the possibility of passing the proper test than not being ready and fail the actual test which will ruin the confidence. I've failed almost all my mock tests, but passed my actual test from 1st attemp. It was a very good way to learn.
Mock tests are designed to fail. My instructor said he was going to mark me a lot harsher than an examiner. I passed first time with 4 minors last November
I passed 2 years ago at the age of 48, your never to old to learn,when I was having my lessons my instructor was telling me a lady had passed at the age of 65. Congratulations by the way 🚗🚗🚗🚗
@@DrivingSchoolTV congrats bro! well done still so much fun lively energy and knowledgeable info :)) although i passed ages ago now still watch for you lol
Your video with that other female instructor about the 6 lamppost rules actually done passed me. I was never sure what speed roads were then i saw that and it literally lifted all my remaining stresses with driving. Passed first time few days ago.
There is an unwritten rule that one must never criticise someone else's car when you are a guest in it. I can't believe she didn't like Mike. What a travesty!
@@DrivingSchoolTVvery true!! It’s just frustrating that she has wasted so much money not being taught properly. She might have been ready soon if she had 🤷♂️
'Rather fail every mock test so that we can learn' I completely agree... I passed my mock tests and failed my real driving test due to panicking on my parallel park after making 1 mistake. The drive was perfect but 1 serious on the parallel as nerves took over.
Learned to drive at 32 years young this year. Passed 1st time with 2 minors, I don't feel like age plays apart its just your willingness to learn. I did an intensive course so 35 hours in 10 days, best thing I decided to ever do. Don't know why you stayed for 26 hours when all you were doing is left/right turns, what prompted you to finally switch?. I was on the road with cars within like my 2nd hour, albeit quiet and pretty slow roads but nonetheless I was with traffic doing junctions/traffic lights etc at school drop off time (it was scary). But good luck for your test, just don't go in too confident but confident enough to pass (if that makes sense).
Very well done 👏🏻 Congratulations 🎉 I've got at least ten years on you 😅 I learnt in the 90s but gave it up due to a horrific trauma which resulted in the fatality of my brother (it wasn't an accident) but I'm trying again, I have a lot of triggers but I'm getting there! My test is in October and I'm excited but also a bit terrified. I've found I'm more cautious than I was when I was younger, I'm more worried about negative reactions from other drivers but it's kind of understandable considering what happened.
I started learning to drive again when I was 30. I passed first time,and I am so glad I pushed myself to do it. I don't think I have ever been so determined in my life.
@@delphihaze1317 congratulations 🎉 it's definitely a different kind of determination! It's funny how it's so overwhelming at first but then suddenly it clicks and it becomes second nature.
@@delphihaze1317 that's amazing! I think I'll be having some kind of episode when I pass as well 😂 it's taken me so long to get here. I hope I manage to pass first time after all these years 🤞🏻🍀🧿🪬 Now I'm going to start listening to his podcasts to find your story 😁
lol yeah an examiner would've probably marked it sensibly. but it was also the stalling, rolling forwards and reverse observations that would've been marked a fail as well
Cassandra needs to learn MSPSL for junctions. I’m really surprised it was never taught in that 26 hour period of turns. Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed, Look. Not Speed, maybe Mirror, maybe Signal, turn. 🙂
Spent the whole time covering the clutch with left foot, though not a fault it is something that I encourage students to get out of the habit of doing as it prevents accidental pressure on the clutch and also becomes really uncomfortable for your leg particularly on long journeys.
Yesss congrats!! I always think if they don't fail a mock test are they really learning anything. you can gain confidence by passing them but thats about it
Im 31 thought I was old to learn i just passed my test first time yesterday with 2 minors hoenstly i panicked at the sound of the test, but it is not as bad as we think... good luck to everyone 😊
She didn't realise how important the observation is even in the last roundabout she still didn't check the left mirror while she exited it after Francis advised her.
It's a mix. I've now learned to drive in 6 different cars and they are all different. I hated my previous instructors VW Golf and I love my 14 year old Suzuki SX4. My current instructors Seat Ibiza is ok but I wouldn't buy one.
At the point you signal is almost pointless as you've already slowed down. The car behind should be aware or the junction to the left. So should actually know you're turning left. The thing is most people only look atvyiur rear lights when following instead of past you. That's why you need to signal so they don't get caught out. Even thought they should work it out byvyou slowing and the brake lights. I'm not saying don't signal more not too stare at the back of the car in front but look past them and if they are slowing ask yourself could they be turning into a junction or house
Hello Francis, at 29:19. There are markings on the road on the right. Please can you explain what they are for as I’ve seen them on a few roads but cannot find them in the Highway Code.
She seems to be a pretty decent driver just the basic habits that haven’t been drilled in yet, I really hope she manages to pass first time (also it’s so easy to forget on a test mirrors and signals, I kept thinking I’d forgot to do mine. You’re so focused on everything that it’s a bit of a fever dream) Also the car thing is funny, sometimes you just don’t get on. I remember having that conversation with my instructor about a corsa. I just HATED the gearbox. We drove a lot of different cars as I was learning because she had car troubles, but I’ll never forget that horrific yellow corsa. Hearing the story about the instructor made me so grateful for mine, truly she was a gem who didn’t just teach me to pass a test but how to drive properly in day to day traffic. You also seem to be a great instructor from this video (it’s my first time watching you) so I’m glad she was able to have proper feedback given to hopefully get a pass first time!
I watched a learner while on my break and I'm sure all the did was 4 left turn around a lap a quite residential street as they went past every 5 minutes and all you would be able to do is go left in that time. I felt sorry for the young girl. I'm pretty sure in that area the instructor could have added right turns as it was quiet residential street.
12:16 sad to hear some driving instructors out there are waste of time and are a scam Seems most roads in purley way mitcham test centre is forty for dual carriageways in this new test area, twenty in minor side roads and thirty in major roads such as high streets. Good Luck everybody.😮 Onto next week’s video.😅
I swear I saw Francis’s soul exit the car 😂. It literally made me jump. She has good observation one minute and then the next flys past a bus with traffic overtaking 🤦♂️
Serious Fault "all of it" 🤣
Hahaha, that killed me
That is a good one yes, At least 3 Serious Faults in there best just to say all of it
Brilliant
I'd say it's better to rather fail the mock tests and increase the possibility of passing the proper test than not being ready and fail the actual test which will ruin the confidence. I've failed almost all my mock tests, but passed my actual test from 1st attemp. It was a very good way to learn.
I liked the part where she said your car is hard to drive and then you just shut that down with "No one has EVER said that" 😂😂😂 that was hilarious
I'm still mortified she hated my car so much 🤣
I would go mental if someone told me how much they hated my Delphmobile.
@@DrivingSchoolTV I would have gone mental if someone said that to my car as well
Mock tests are designed to fail. My instructor said he was going to mark me a lot harsher than an examiner. I passed first time with 4 minors last November
Whoop!! CONGRATS!
I passed my driving test last November when I was 41, so I must be ready to claim my pension soon 😂
I passed 2 years ago at the age of 48, your never to old to learn,when I was having my lessons my instructor was telling me a lady had passed at the age of 65. Congratulations by the way 🚗🚗🚗🚗
I can’t believe she was so confident then crumbled
i didn't see anyone notice but this is your 500th video on yt thank u so much
Omg no way! Even I didn't notice that!! Thanks for pointing it out hah actually made my day ☺️
@@DrivingSchoolTV congrats bro! well done still so much fun lively energy and knowledgeable info :)) although i passed ages ago now still watch for you lol
@@JPatelLive 🫶tysm broooo
Well-done Francis. Your videos are super helpful
Your video with that other female instructor about the 6 lamppost rules actually done passed me. I was never sure what speed roads were then i saw that and it literally lifted all my remaining stresses with driving. Passed first time few days ago.
There is an unwritten rule that one must never criticise someone else's car when you are a guest in it. I can't believe she didn't like Mike. What a travesty!
Fully wounded Delphi. had a little cry afterwards lol
@@DrivingSchoolTVI could see the heartbreak and misery etched on your face.
So she spend 26 hours on left and right hand turns ONLY but still cannot do those properly!!?? 😮
🤷♂️ if you're not taught how to do it properly its not surprising
@@DrivingSchoolTVvery true!! It’s just frustrating that she has wasted so much money not being taught properly. She might have been ready soon if she had 🤷♂️
Passed the other week with only 3 minors, you for sure played a part in that, thanks for all the advice 🙏
'Rather fail every mock test so that we can learn' I completely agree... I passed my mock tests and failed my real driving test due to panicking on my parallel park after making 1 mistake. The drive was perfect but 1 serious on the parallel as nerves took over.
Learned to drive at 32 years young this year. Passed 1st time with 2 minors, I don't feel like age plays apart its just your willingness to learn. I did an intensive course so 35 hours in 10 days, best thing I decided to ever do. Don't know why you stayed for 26 hours when all you were doing is left/right turns, what prompted you to finally switch?. I was on the road with cars within like my 2nd hour, albeit quiet and pretty slow roads but nonetheless I was with traffic doing junctions/traffic lights etc at school drop off time (it was scary). But good luck for your test, just don't go in too confident but confident enough to pass (if that makes sense).
Very well done 👏🏻 Congratulations 🎉
I've got at least ten years on you 😅 I learnt in the 90s but gave it up due to a horrific trauma which resulted in the fatality of my brother (it wasn't an accident) but I'm trying again, I have a lot of triggers but I'm getting there!
My test is in October and I'm excited but also a bit terrified.
I've found I'm more cautious than I was when I was younger, I'm more worried about negative reactions from other drivers but it's kind of understandable considering what happened.
I started learning to drive again when I was 30. I passed first time,and I am so glad I pushed myself to do it. I don't think I have ever been so determined in my life.
@@delphihaze1317 congratulations 🎉
it's definitely a different kind of determination! It's funny how it's so overwhelming at first but then suddenly it clicks and it becomes second nature.
Thank you. I nearly had a meltdown when the examiner said I'd passed.
Francis also featured my test story on a podcast as well.
@@delphihaze1317 that's amazing! I think I'll be having some kind of episode when I pass as well 😂 it's taken me so long to get here. I hope I manage to pass first time after all these years 🤞🏻🍀🧿🪬
Now I'm going to start listening to his podcasts to find your story 😁
10:19 😂. It should be ‘Serious fault: turning left’.
lol yeah an examiner would've probably marked it sensibly. but it was also the stalling, rolling forwards and reverse observations that would've been marked a fail as well
Started driving in March and passed my test 3 weeks ago loved watching your videos helped me a lot
Cassandra needs to learn MSPSL for junctions. I’m really surprised it was never taught in that 26 hour period of turns.
Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed, Look.
Not Speed, maybe Mirror, maybe Signal, turn.
🙂
ME TOO!! just shows the instructor you pick is really important
Spent the whole time covering the clutch with left foot, though not a fault it is something that I encourage students to get out of the habit of doing as it prevents accidental pressure on the clutch and also becomes really uncomfortable for your leg particularly on long journeys.
06:18 I actually failed my mock tests 3 times but I passed the practical test first time! So yeah you'd learn from the mock tests!
Yesss congrats!! I always think if they don't fail a mock test are they really learning anything. you can gain confidence by passing them but thats about it
Never tell others your plans
The sharp left on approach pull slightly right then tuck it tight to the left at a slight angle before the giveway line
If somebody was a guest in my car and was rude about it they'd be walkin
Im 31 thought I was old to learn i just passed my test first time yesterday with 2 minors hoenstly i panicked at the sound of the test, but it is not as bad as we think... good luck to everyone 😊
Mock Tests usually go wrong the first time, don't stress it's a great learning curve. I would say when not stressing, you have nice road positioning.
These videos are so helpful! Thank you!
She didn't realise how important the observation is even in the last roundabout she still didn't check the left mirror while she exited it after Francis advised her.
I started learning in March 2023 passed October 2023 on my fifth go... The test was easy, the nerves are crippling 😂
I passed I did manual so happyyy
I tried manual couldnt do it 😢 and then i took 4 years to pass automatic 😢it was a long journey i used to panic and had anxiety all the time 😢
So it's all the car's fault??? 🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️ 😅😅
It's a mix. I've now learned to drive in 6 different cars and they are all different. I hated my previous instructors VW Golf and I love my 14 year old Suzuki SX4. My current instructors Seat Ibiza is ok but I wouldn't buy one.
At the point you signal is almost pointless as you've already slowed down. The car behind should be aware or the junction to the left. So should actually know you're turning left. The thing is most people only look atvyiur rear lights when following instead of past you. That's why you need to signal so they don't get caught out. Even thought they should work it out byvyou slowing and the brake lights. I'm not saying don't signal more not too stare at the back of the car in front but look past them and if they are slowing ask yourself could they be turning into a junction or house
Hello Francis, at 29:19. There are markings on the road on the right.
Please can you explain what they are for as I’ve seen them on a few roads but cannot find them in the Highway Code.
29:19 is the end of the video. Check the time stamp and I’ll try and explain!
She seems to be a pretty decent driver just the basic habits that haven’t been drilled in yet, I really hope she manages to pass first time (also it’s so easy to forget on a test mirrors and signals, I kept thinking I’d forgot to do mine. You’re so focused on everything that it’s a bit of a fever dream)
Also the car thing is funny, sometimes you just don’t get on. I remember having that conversation with my instructor about a corsa. I just HATED the gearbox. We drove a lot of different cars as I was learning because she had car troubles, but I’ll never forget that horrific yellow corsa.
Hearing the story about the instructor made me so grateful for mine, truly she was a gem who didn’t just teach me to pass a test but how to drive properly in day to day traffic. You also seem to be a great instructor from this video (it’s my first time watching you) so I’m glad she was able to have proper feedback given to hopefully get a pass first time!
I watched a learner while on my break and I'm sure all the did was 4 left turn around a lap a quite residential street as they went past every 5 minutes and all you would be able to do is go left in that time. I felt sorry for the young girl. I'm pretty sure in that area the instructor could have added right turns as it was quiet residential street.
12:16 sad to hear some driving instructors out there are waste of time and are a scam
Seems most roads in purley way mitcham test centre is forty for dual carriageways in this new test area, twenty in minor side roads and thirty in major roads such as high streets.
Good Luck everybody.😮
Onto next week’s video.😅
I passed my Test on Thursday,This is an Insttant Fail/Nightmare Scenario.@27:18
Her instructor must have a bmw, all them faults for signaling 😬
Love video
Could you do a video on the gillingham test route pls I got my test coming up in a months time 😊
Hey I doubt i'll be able to get to Gillingham by the end of the month but if you need advice and tips I'm here for it :)
I think she may have failed this mock for having the shoes on the wrong feet 😅😂
Not telling people came drive mock test
The fiat 500 are so small they're much easier to drive all around. Back when I was doing lessons my instructor had an SUV.
I just got the license
Car crash TV (Pun intended 😁😁)
this is why my parents wont let me get my own car until i pass my driving test,
Do you offer experienced drivers mock tests ? 🤭
27:18 that was close!
I swear I saw Francis’s soul exit the car 😂. It literally made me jump. She has good observation one minute and then the next flys past a bus with traffic overtaking 🤦♂️
I've got my test in a few months
Good luck Sharon!!
@@DrivingSchoolTV thankyou I know I'm going to be nervous
The way she kept blaming the car instead of her poor driving 😂
Mine is 30 pound an hour
She has a nice accent, where is she from?
I said the same! Zimbabwe
you both look related
Where's Laura gone???!?
She was a very good instructor and hugely missed. She drives HGV’s now 😮
26 hrs doing left and rights but you still dont indicate
Tbf if you weren't taught the routine to do it properly it's more on the instructor than anything that it took so long
@@DrivingSchoolTV its common sense to use indicators surely, if not then you learn about that for the theory test