Hi @JoeBoe888 - Well done for sticking at it and smashing the test. That is *_BRILLIANT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hi maulik patel - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom and don't forget to keep on "Mirror... signal.... shoulder.... shoulder again and turn......" All the best, Cheers Rick
Passing a test does not mean safe driving. If this is the only technique you do, you will eventually get into a wreck. Sometimes what the highway department people want is not necessarily the correct way to do something.
I honestly feel like it's sometimes dangerous to shoulder check. Even if it's just for second, that's a second i lose from my central vision - I might hit the car in front of me. Also, I shoulder check just so it looks like i shoulder check. There's something different between shoulder checking when driving, and when riding a bike.
I know it can be pretty daunting taking eyes of the road just to shoulder check while vechicle is still in motion especially if you have to shoulder check at a 90 degree angle. It only takes a split second for something to happen in front of you while looking to the side performing the check.
@@rosequeen2461 Yes i always get dizzy while moving my head right and left.The amount of shoulder check in this video would give me severe motion sickness 😐😐😐..But yes for test purposes you have to do this.
Well i understand how you feel about the shoulder check.. Honestly it got good and bad when we're using shoulder check.. And it depends on the person..how good there periperal vission.. But in this video..its helping people ..especially to all new driver if they having an exam.. This is really helpful..i swear.. Because this video was my foundation ..thats why i made it and passed my roadtest on 2nd try... Its hard to explain it.. But its so intense..but still i made.. And shoulder checking is the main job that you have to work hard and practice before were taking roadtest.. Just sharing my experiences.. Thanks sir rick august for the helpful tips regarding roadtest.. Your the best sir..i mean it..
Passed my drivers in Sep 2017 in Montreal. It was my 3 attempt so I said screw it and was telling the instructor what I was doing out lout, "speed check", "distance check" "mirror, signal, shoulder, again shoulder and turn check" blew the exam out of the water, perfect score, thanks Rick !!!!
Hi Serge Kudinov - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I know you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved, owing to your running commentary and perfect score. I tell smart drivers that a running commentary will help on their test: ruclips.net/video/91fc2N1-5sw/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. I'm sure you're enjoying your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for all your videos. It helps me a lot. I passed my road test yesterday (04/05/19)on my first try! I was very happy . I was very nervous but before the skill test I took a deep breath and try to be relaxed. It works!Thanks again and God bless you! Viewers from the state of Utah.
Hi Lynn Head - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and passing first time. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in Utah did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Thank you for this. I've been a driver for over a decade, but haven't driven in the last four years. I was only able to get about two hours of practice before taking the road test, and these head/shoulder checks were the most terrifying thing for me to relearn. I kept wanting to get a really good full gaze at my blind spots. I watched this video last night before my test this morning, and you mentioning that the purpose of the check was just for a quick glance with your peripheral vision was tremendously helpful for me. I passed the test with a 94.
Hi Andrew Kelly - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are STILL having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice.All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Just passed my road test today and your shoulder checking technique really helped me! I had no idea I should be using my peripheral vision for those, but thanks so much for all your help!
Hi Aidan Phillips - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Wow Thank you!! I didn't realize we were just using our Peripherals. I've been completely flipping my body to check. And Driving has been really hard. Or I've failed to do them completely. So this is really helpful.
Hi Kaylin - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Same here. I'm just about ready to take my driving test but I couldn't wrap my head around the shoulder check. I was turning my head almost a full 180 because I was blocked by the B pillar on my left. The right is OK.
Hi DeathcoreRitchy - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
@@smartdrivetest Never went anywhere yet as I just need to get a vehicle first. Hopefully next payday lol. Biggest thing I did well on was shoulder checking.
Thanks for posting these videos, I watched them religiously when learning how to drive and passed my road test yesterday! I followed this video exactly and my tester said I had great shoulder checks
Hi Aytch Dee - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hi Le Parent - that is *_FABULOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Watching this before my test. Going to have my road test in an hour from now. All you good drivers out there, lend me your positive energy. Thank you. I hope I pass❤
Passed mine today. First attempt. But I made 10 mistakes. Only allowed 15 mistakes before it's considered a failure. The examiner told me I needed to steer more smoothly, brake more smoothly, and make smooth safe stops.
Hi Nothing to see here - that is *_SUPERB_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
thanks for sharing...yeah I am making those mistakes as I am not too familiar with brakes and acceleration sensitivity...I cant feel the speed control also like I dont know when I cross 50 limit and went to 60...and then it takes time to bring down
@@smartdrivetest SO...my instructor wanted 110 degrees. Also, my instructor asked what the speed limit in a residential area on a rainy day. I said it's normally 50kms but that under ideal conditions so it's 45km since it's rainy. He said it's 30km an hour on rainy days and claimed I was speeding by going 45km. So why do we even have school and playground zones then? Am I crazy? I looked online and it said 50km and slightly less in rain or snow. BUT 30km?!
I failed simply because of not shoulder checking enough. The examiner said if I just shoulder checked once I would have passed and got not points. Now I know what I need to ace the next test
Hi Ahmed Ismail - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi danksquad one - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hi Pink Maisha - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. Have a look at this video - it may give you a starting point that is less demanding traffic environment: ruclips.net/video/ANSdyiNz3T8/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Same thing with me. Lane changes are scary for me because you have to do 3 things while still driving at a moderate or high speed at the same time and you have your eyes off the road in front of you. I usually just slow down as I look at my mirrors and over my shoulder because I'm afraid I might not have enough room. Another thing to keep in mind is shoulder checks should only take half a second, which is all you need. I guess before doing a lane change, you need to be aware of what's in front of you and at your sides first.
Yeah singing,head bobbing,drumming the wheel, texting, flipping songs, flipping birds,checking make up, ashing that joint, popping that top, adjusting that camel toe ride up, peeling that bra, flooring it, brake checking fools, tossing out trash, running granny in a ditch,playing chicken, firing out into your haters, obscene gestures to that fine assed, $!&#*, dozing in and out, eating and rubbernecking. Thats a lot of shit that you be doing Maisha. But you havent wrecked yet so chill.
Today 1st of Dec passed my practical road test watching shoulder check over and over. Thank you, Sir, and God Bless you for your magical video. I wish I could shake your hand
Hi Jackson George - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We'll go for a virtual handshake. I'm sure you're having a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, God bless, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for this video , it's really helpful, I was watching most of your videos as preparation for my exam and I just passed today morning . I failed my first exam and then I found your videos , it was like a treasure for me . Thank u
Hi butter star - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I impressed myself at how well I did the shoulder checks and scans while taking my driving test yesterday. I feel so much safer driving now and it feels so natural to do these checks and scans. I feel like I have just learned HOW to drive after being behind the wheel for 60 years. Thanks for great advice.
Hi Darell Moffatt - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi randy rhodes - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I watched this video so many times before taking my road test and today, I just passed my road test! Thanks to being part of the most stressful day and also the happiest day of my life! ✌️🙏🥳
Hi Maurice Eugene Lape - that is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hi David Aquino - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Thank you so much Rick for your videos. It helped me a lot during my road test. The examiner said oh wow! Almost perfect! Please continue sharing your knowledge. God bless! From Nova scotia.
Dear miamiko188 - thank you for your lovely comment. And congratulations on passing your road test with such great results!! It is such an awesome feeling knowing that my videos are helping someone be successful - especially all the way on the other side of the country!! Happy motoring - Cheers Rick
Was so close to passing only demerits I had was 4 missed shoulder checks which I failed cuz of. Make sure do check on every turn guys it was my bane!!!!
Hi SSj Sly Kly - Apologies for the late response. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. And you are correct - do a shoulder check every time you turn, change lanes, or any other time that you move the vehicle laterally. Observation is one of the fundamental keys to passing a road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi SSj Sly Kly - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice...and of course shoulder checking. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎PS - where in the world did you pass your test, and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
you are too good! this video helped me improve my shoulder check in a single class.. even my instructor was shocked and I passed my road test in first try on Thursday! I didn’t make a single mistake in turns and lane changes. Thank you for explaining so well and demonstrating it.
Thank you so much. This video helps a lot. I had a breakdown driving last time I went out with my mom because I didn't understand how to look at and pay attention to all the little details of driving all at once. I guess it's just lots of practice though.
Hi Courtney Lynn: Thank you for your comment - yes, driving is a lot of practice, and then some more practice. 80) And yes, there are so many little details, and what makes it harder is that in one situation the details are harmless, and in another situation the details can be dangerous. Because driving is dynamic--always changing--the skill of driving can only be learned through experience. But keep in mind, like any learned skill, it gets easier. Just remember to breath, which will cause your body to relax. If there's anything else we can help you with, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Quick question, when you shoulder check on the drivers side, are you looking through the drivers side window or are you trying to look out the backseat window? I find that I often cant see very well through the back seat window because of the b pillar getting in the way. Thanks!
Just enough to see out the drivers side window. To make sure a person/bike/whatever is not coming up on the side. Even though the side mirrors do probaly 90% this already..there could always be that 10% chance that a person can swing by out of literally nowhere..you don't check and boom! You smash em. Make sure it is just a quick check also, you don't need to have your head turned and eyes off the road for more than a second. If you are unsure of what you saw..just take another quick check and put your eyes back on the road ahead. The only time you really want to be looking through the back window of thr car is if you are backing up.
Thank you for this! I faild my first road test because I never shoulder checked on my right side. Everyone told me to left shoulder check all the time while on the highway or to changing lanes. But no one mentioned that you have to shoulder check on the right side too or when you're simply turning at a stop sign. Which now that I think of it, its silly not to 😅 but anyways, I'm taking my road test later today and thought I'd go through all your videos again bc it simply helps me calm down 😌
I had to revisit this video … I’m 40 and my 20 year old is teaching ME to drive 😊… and shoulder checking is definitely something I have to work on. We went out on the road just the other day and it was nerve wracking at first but after a little while I actually began to enjoy it ❤
Watching this before my second attempt for my drivers test. Since the time I failed I have been practicing shoulder checks a lot but only once. Now that I watched this video I will be embedding in my head to shoulder check twice always for turns and lane changes. Thank you hopefully I pass my test tmrw.
Good luck on your driver's test. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Really helpful. I didn't know that you should do at least 2 checks and how to time them well enough, and that it only had to be 90 degrees. Also, I usually get anxious when doing shoulder checks because I always either get the feeling that my arms are going to start going in the direction i'm looking if I look too long or that I will miss a hazard the appears out in front suddenly. This helped lower a lot of the anxiety.
Thank you! This is something I was having trouble with but now just watching this short video made it make so much more since...because I know the SMOG thing but I “thought” to much about it....but just watching this video made me realize I was just putting to much into it and it’s that simple...click,mirror,shoulder,....mirror,shoulder, check other direction (when safe go) 😀 my test is on July 2nd, and yes I’m 37 years old and this will be my first drivers license 😑 😄
Thanks for your videos. I passed my driving test with flying colors yesterday and felt incredibly well prepared with the help of all your videos. I have always considered myself to be a conscientious and safe driver but your videos have definitely made me a better driver. Keep up the great work!
Hi Stephen - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know and your flattering words. It gives us a sense of pride to know that this information has proved valuable - thank you. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Jericho Arroyo - thank you for your comment and compliment. I broke those glasses and have been looking for a replacement pair ever since. I liked those glasses!! All the best my friend, Cheers Rick 🕶🤓
Hi Nithya T - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Thank you, I passed my driver's test thanks to these videos. Even nailed my parallel parking. I still watch these videos, I noticed how easy it is to fall into bad driving habits on the road.
Hi When I am shoulder checking am I looking to see what’s beside me? Or the tail end beside me I have a hard time judging what I need to observe before turning and making lane changes. Thanks!
Hi TARA CANN - Thank you for your comment and query. You're simply turning your head 90° quickly. You're looking to see if there is anything in your blind area. And it is your peripheral vision that is attracted to light and movement. If there is something there, your perisperhal vision will pick it up, and then you will bring in your central vision, to inspect closer and decide if you have to take evasive action. So, just a quick 90° turn of the head for your peripheral vision to check. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for all your videos, they were very useful to gain the knowledge and confidence for my road test: just got my G licence this morning. I tried to check all intersections and turns like this and it went quite well without conflicts or surprises.
Hi Gigi AR - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Excellent clarification on checks and a reminder for where to stop. Currently teaching this to my daughter so I will be using this information for sure. ALSO it is so funny for me to see all the familiar streets I grew up driving on in my youth. I know exactly where you are and that is so cool for me even though i have not lived there for over 30 years now. Keep up the good work with these videos.
Hi Rick, thank you so much for your videos. I live in Sweden and applied some of your techniques and passed my driving test last week. The simplicity and accuracy in your explanations and demonstrations is just amazing. You made passing seem easy with some effort and training. Thank you so much for teaching me the art of shoulder checking and changing lanes. Please keep up with the good work and your generosity. Smart Drive Test rocks!
Hi Sharon Malaika - thank you for your most awesome comment - that really, really made my day. And you are most welcome. Congratulations on passing your road test and sharing that great news with us. I'm sure you had a tremendous celebration of your success!? If there is anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best with your new found freedom. Cheers Rick
Good luck on your test today. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for such amazing education video 🙏 I had a fear of doing shoulder check and have always using side mirrors instead and I couldn’t pass my driving exam today , now I’m getting ready and learning shoulder checking and I hope I well become more comfortable with that !
Glad it was helpful! See the updated video here: ruclips.net/video/vfUy1z4qXvA/видео.html We're confident you'll get your license on the next attempt. Be sure to book your next test ASAP. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Hi The Real Motivation - that is *_PHENOMENAL_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
To my understanding here in Saskatoon, Canada shoulder check is more than 90 degrees, one must able to see through the window at the passenger side of the second row. I am preparing for my next road test and hoping to pass. Thank you Rick for the video clip. God Bless you and your channel.:)
Somebody's given you misinformation my friend. It's only a 90° turn of the head. You're peripheral vision is 180°, so you're looking there when you turn your head 90°. It's just a quick check. If you see something, then you look forward, and then take another look to determine what's there. Thank you for your kind words. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick.
@@smartdrivetest First off thank you for the informative videos. But I have to disagree with you here Rick. I too am in the same city as Jimbo above, and I failed my driving test. The specific comment of the instructor was "I saw you looking through the passenger window, you have to look through the window behind". My reply was similar to your reasoning, I said "my head was to the side but my eyeballs were looking through the 2nd row window". Instructor firmly told me "I can't see your eyeballs. Turn your head more". He had the power, I failed. Been driving 20+ with no accident to my fault but I failed because I wasn't turning my head enough, sheeeesh
I had booked my road test but didn't complete it because my trainer said my shoulder check was poor. In fact, he gave no lessons and just asked me to report an hour before my schedule vicroad test. In fact your video is more instructive and good for practice. In actually driving, we are more guided perhaps by the dynamics of driving in real time situations than observing the shoulder check prescribed rules. I have been driving for decades and it was quite frustrating to postpone the test for shoulder check reasons.
Hi Gurdev Grewal - Thank you for your comment. Was the trainer a driving instructor or was it the driving examiner at VicRoads? I'm sorry to hear about the postponement, but some times these are better than going and failing the test. Keep in mind that observation is one of the key components of both a road test and defensive driving. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for all the videos u shared, i passed my driving test today. i have been driving for over 10 years, but to adjust driving for the test, sometime i forgot to follow the rules etc. I have studied in the book, app etc, still failed 3 times but Since i have watched all your video. It helped me alot. Thank you!!
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Perfect sir. This made my understanding much simpler. I used to worry a lot for shoulder check and risk losing balance for few seconds. This helped me and it worked perfectly. You are an amazing teacher. Cheers..
Hi rohit singh - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi First Last - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. I'm sure you are going to have--or had--a big celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🚗
Hi sir, how would you shoulder check if you were making a right at a stoplight? Do you do a shoulder check whilst waiting for the stoplight to go green or just as you are turning? Or does the ‘half a block’ principle apply?
Hi Gervais Merryweather - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in California? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Passed the road test today. An immigrant driver like many, I am an experienced driver (~30 years, including 20 accident- and ticket-free) but coming from Europe there were many specifics I was missing about driving in Canada and BC. Your videos helped a lot. Thank you very much for the great work!
Hi Andrea Sosio - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. And we're so happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in British Columbia did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate? Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
@@smartdrivetest I'm in Vancouver. Can't have a road trip right now but will do so sooner or later, hopefully before the endless rains. I'll look into the donation. Thanks Rick!
Hi Andrea Sosio - Thank you for your reply. A road trip to Harrison Hot Springs would be great. You'll love the drive - simply spectacular. If you haven't done so already, could we get you to register your success with the 100K campaign, that would be awesome: www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation We've also added you to the Map of SUCCESS my friend: www.smartdrivetest.com/successful-smart-drivers All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Smarth Dahiya - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hi Anthony Jens - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear that we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Wow !!! I just found this channel two days a go and I learning a lot. I’m very happy with this channel. I don’t know your name teacher!! But thank you so much!!!👍👏 I waiting my license, because I passed the test last week.
Hi Zacarias Aurelio - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know that you passed your license last week, and for your stellar endorsement. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hey Rick! I nas my G test yesterday and I passed at first! I watched your videos and it was extremely helpful! All the best! Greetings from Mississauga-ON.
Hi Luciana Rocha da Silva - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and we're so happy to hear we could help. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi, I saw this video months before my road test. I really appreciate your work. I followed this method and the examiner apparently thinks that 90 degree shoulder check is wrong. He told me to check all the way to the back and gave me points on my road test. He made me do turns multiple times, I followed what you did here and he said it was wrong. I am so disappointed as it is really hard to book road tests these days.
Hi Edsel Limpioso - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt. Little doubt, you got the grumpy ole' troll. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/TrtgVbd87SY/видео.html
Hi Nicole - Thank you for your comment. Speed up your shoulder check; as well, be sure to scan the roundabout as you're coming into it, that way you can expedite your shoulder check when you're leaving because you've already done some of the reconnaissance. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
have my road test class five in kamloops in a week i failed once already in richmond for bad shoulder checking and speeding in playground both dumb mistakes ive been watching your videos left and right since then your the best teacher on this whole site thanks for all this man and keep up the good work
Hi TH33FER - Thank you for your comment and simply terrific compliment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Hey rick thanks again for your videos it was because of you and your teaching skills that I was able to pass my test after failing the first time in richmond and then doing it in Kamloops I was sure to follow your shoulder checking methods exactly as you taught them you saying signal mirror shoulder check played in my head the whole time I can’t thank you enough at the end of the day it was your videos that helped me pass thanks again rick your a good shit a fluent educator and a stand up guy hats off to you buddie from Coquitlam
Hi TH33FER - Sincere apologies for the late response. That is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your awesome endorsement. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi Rick. Thank you so much for all these videos. I watched all of them before the test and I passed my G2 and G test on my first try :) I will keep watching your videos so that I can stay safe on the road. BTW, could you please do some videos about lane changing on highway? My driving instructor told me that I tend to turn the steering wheel too much when I change lanes on highway and sometimes on city road as well :( . And when I check the blind spot on the highway, I shake the steering wheel as well. Could you please share how you keep the steering wheel straight when you check your blind spot and how much you turn the steering wheel when you change lanes on the highway and city road? I really appreciate it! Thanks again for all your videos.
Hi Maria Xia - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and passing on your first go. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate? Questions: the vehicle goes where you're looking. Do your shoulder checks faster and that will stop you moving the steering wheel. See this video: ruclips.net/video/TrtgVbd87SY/видео.html And for lane changes see this video: ruclips.net/video/xLQ8lkwvR5E/видео.html Thank you for being part of the smart driver community.
@@smartdrivetest Thank you Rick. I did both G2 and G tests in Kitchener ON. The examiners were both very nice. I'm gonna check out the videos you suggested right now. Thank you again for your videos. God bless you!
Hi Maria Xia - Thank you for your reply. Kitchener is a great place my friend. It's just down the road from where I grew up in London. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
i was slacking on my shoulder checks especially when turning left! after watching this video ive passed my road test on my first try! thank u so much ur vids are so useful
Hi R M - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate? Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you I got my driving license. I want more confidence while changing lanes in busy traffic. I still feel scared while changing lanes.Hope I will get perfect soon.
Hi ABHINAV KUMAR - that is *_BRILLIANT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I've been doing it all wrong this whole time! NO WONDER I've been having such a hard time merging into lanes. Thank you, thank you, thank you -- my own driving instructor couldn't even explain to me where I've been going wrong. This is going to make an ENORMOUS difference going forward. ❤
Happy to help! See the updated video here: ruclips.net/video/vfUy1z4qXvA/видео.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much, Rick! These videos are detailed and easy to understand. Before my road test, I watched your videos and helped me very much. I still need to work on my blind spots and changing lanes~ but I’m sure I’ll be doing better once I watch your videos again. God bless you!
Hi iced milktae - you are most welcome my friend. We're so happy to hear that we could help out. Drop us a note if we can help with anything else. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you. This video will help me on my driving test on November 5th at 9:40 in the morning. My weakness is checking my blindspots but I’m getting better. Always check twice when you change lanes and before you turn to another street. Thanks a billion. For reals. Wish me luck, you guys. (:
Hi Rick Gosine - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
@@smartdrivetest hey buddy, great news......I PASSED my class 5 road test today. Thank you for your amazing videos....all I heard for the entire 45 minutes road test for Signal, Shoulder Check and mirror!!! Lol Thank you for the useful hints and tips. I honestly believe that your videos caused me to pass the test today. You can always trust a man named Rick!!! Lol Cheers buddy. God bless you and your family.
Hi Rick Gosine - thank you for your kind words. That is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I didn’t pass my behind the wheel test today because the examiner I got thought I wasn’t looking at the mirror or over my shoulder when making left and right turns. I was but I guess I wasn’t exaggerating it enough for him to notice. So I’m glad you made this video to help me improve on my driving and I will watch more of your content to help me prepare for the next one. Thank you so much.
Also, I have question about merging bike lane when making a left or right turn. Do I need to turn my head at least 90 degrees before merging into the bike lane and do a shoulder check when making a turn at a controlled intersection?
Hi maru - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, just wanted to say thank you for making these helpful videos. I took my road test yesterday but unfortunately I was unsuccessful. The examiner moved her seat back quite far when she got in and she was tall and large. I didn’t realize how my vision was blocked until we set off driving. I was trying to do my right shoulder checks by turning my head 90 degrees and using my peripheral vision, but where she was sitting blocked my view and it completely threw me off. She said I didn’t shoulder check on any of my right turns. :( It seems like she was expecting me to turn my head closer to 120 degrees.
Hi Rebecca - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Hi @Yaboivix - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. You're going to do awesome. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
Helo Sir, im happy to say I pass my road test today. All your videos help me a lot to gain my confidence and enhance my knowledge. Thank u very much. I wish all the takers will pass. You can do it.
Hi Michelle Medina - thank you so much for your kind words. That is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
it verry impormative and helpful of this video.. but the thing is when i got my first roadtest i fail..not because of this video..because the examiner want to over ract everytime your shoulder checking..and i think thats unfair..because i do shoulder 90degrees and 3times before each turn...others said you have to exaggerate your shouldercheck for the purpose of the roadtest.. i just really mad of there decission.. so unfair.. sir rick..your the best ..thanks for this video..and please do more video like this so everyone will pass there roadtest.. one more thing about the Learners drivers license...its not good..you cant even use your car unless you have a class5 DL person.. but what if theres no one can help you on the road to practice?.. and you know yourself that you can drive safely..because of this video.. i know some of you that reading this can understand me.. especially to those who dont have a money to get an driving school..like me.. thats why rick said..driving its not for spectator...ifyou want to learn get on the car and practice practice practice.. aaaahhh!!! im just really mad of the result.. thanks for understanding guys..drive safe..
Hi Romnick Salon - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Hey! Thank you so much for making this video! I failed my first drivers test a while ago because I didn't do my shoulder checks properly. After that, I still wanted a bit of clarification on when and how to do shoulder checks properly. This video really helped me and today I took my drivers test again and this time I passed! Thanks!
Hi bluetiger2468 - that is a awesome news. Apologies for the late response. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom, and keep shoulder checking!! All the best, Cheers Rick
Take my first road test in a couple days after driving on a permit for 5 years. I still suck at shoulder checks but these vids have helped me feel a bit more confident that I will pass.
Hi MiKayla Heiden - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I went for my road test today and I failed by messing my parallel parking up and my wide right turns.. She also told me that shoulder checking half a block isn't necessary when approaching a stop, only when finally turning
Hi Paolo Lope - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. The information the examiner gave you about not shoulder checking approximately 1/2 block before the intersection is incorrect. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Hi Sidath Gunasekara - that is *_EXCELLENT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Ok so I get that you're turning your head 90 degrees but where exactly are you looking? The rear passenger windows? Also, could you make a video on defogging windows. I had my fan on andI think that makes it worse. Thanks
Hi An Droid - Thank you for your comment and query. You're simply turning your head 90° quickly. You're looking either out the driver's or passenger windows in the front to see if there is anything in your blind area - cyclist, motorcycle, people on scooters, animals, children. And it is your peripheral vision that is attracted to light and movement. If there is something there, your perisperhal vision will pick it up, and then you will bring in your central vision, to inspect closer and decide if you have to take evasive action. So, just a quick 90° turn of the head for your peripheral vision to check. And this is the video which you seek for defogging the window: ruclips.net/video/cym0WKWolOQ/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi An Droid - Thank you for your comment and query. And you do use the wing mirror; often just before doing your shoulder check. So you look in the wing mirror and signal, look forward and then shoulder check. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test YES thanks so much. They really should offer advanced lessons at all driving schools. They basically just teach you enough to pass the exam.
Thank you for all your videos...I worked on Shoulder checking...this video helped out alot!!! I passed my test and have my driver's license now...Be Blessed...
Hi April - that is awesome news. Thank you for leaving a comment for letting us know you passed your road test - congratulations! And we are pleased that the video helped out with your test. If you haven't done so already, be sure to have a huge celebration - it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your new found freedom. Cheers Rick
AGAIN.. this video is A LIFESAVER! This is what I am most nervous about for my test ( just messaged you about this Rick). I am going to watch this before my test today. Will let you know how it turns out! THANK YOU!
Smart Drive Test ... I passed!!! 🥳 thanks for all of your help Rick. Though I was still a bit nervous, the instructor saw that I can drive (his exact words). I will continue to watch your videos including my practice to become better at driving. Thanks again!! (Btw, he didn’t even ask me to parallel park)
Hi Kendra - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear that we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, & tenacity. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate? Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Hi Carmella McCrary - Thank you for your comment and query. I don't have a video on that topic. And on a whole, these types of parking spaces don't lend themselves to backing in. These are designed for driving in and backing out. This video may give you some tips and strategies to back into a space: ruclips.net/video/qn1oIDW4rH0/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Lizzy Rekate - that is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hi Bella Durst - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We are so happy to hear that we can help on your way to be successful at driving and earning your license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi tupo aaron - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Hey Rick, I'm short so what's your advise if the seat and the part of the door area where the seat belt is attached to blocks my view of the driver side blind spot? I can't have my seat as far back as you have in your videos and my eyes are like at the middle of the headrest so I can't see above my seat. I feel doing a 90 degree shoulder check isn't enough for me.
Hello Smart Drive Test, I'd like to see a video on switching lanes at night. When I drive at night, I often have trouble gauging if there is a car in the lane next to me since there are so many headlights on even when doing shoulder checks. Thank you for your time.
Hi Kenny Truong - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Thank you so much for all your teachings. It really helps me alot, i just started to drive back after I have my license a few years back. Didn't drive coz of fear. Whenever I face a situation which in doubt while driving. I came back and view your related videos. It gives good ideas and I practice it a few times till it bacome a habit to do so.
Hi Ray Litty - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, tenacity, & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
4:25 This part really helped. I was unsure of what to do when you're coming to an intersection if you have the right of way, but the other street is stopped by stop signs or not. So if you scan your surroundings and nothing's there or the other street is stopped by stop signs, you just keep going.
Hi Nothing to see here - you are most welcome my friend. Have a look at this vid too: ruclips.net/video/dQH1puYzMlM/видео.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the video, it helped. However, I don't understand how you can pick up cars in your blind spot by your peripheral vision. For the driver's side, the B pillar and headrest are obstructing my views and I don't feel that I can see clearly. For the passenger's side, mainly the headrest would be a pain in the neck. Whenever you look over your shoulder, how can you tell if there is a car or not? I seriously doubt that shoulder check would help you check your blind spot. My instructor always tells me not to hesitate when the blind spot is clear. I then asked him what do you see when no cars are in your blind spot and what do you see when someone is riding right beside you, and he just cannot answer me. I feel like I cannot be sure of whether there is a car lingering in my blind spot or there isn't. By the way, my eyesight is perfect. Is this an intuition thing? So if it is, how can you tell that your intuition is accurate most of the times? Thanks in advance for any input.
Hi Mike Liang - Thank you for your query. This video should answer your question my friend: ruclips.net/video/TrtgVbd87SY/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
What helped me understand this was asking someone to stand next to the car. My mirrors were adjusted to how I would normally drive. As the person moved around I checked when I could see them in the mirror and when they disappeared. Then I checked where they were standing in relation to the car and I knew from then on that those are the blind spots. (This is usually directly next to your vehicle, the personin the blind spot would be somewhere behind the mirror but before the back door.) That is the direction you want to be looking towards during shoulder check. Of course there are blind spots caused by the pillars/headrest of the car, the only way to correct for that is by moving your head around and constantly observing the surroundings. This takes a bit of practice, but the key to learning it is to know where to look and what information you want to pick up.
Hi John Cely - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Hamid Aliyev - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. I'm sure you are STILL having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
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Just passed my test after watching this video many times 😂
Hi @JoeBoe888 - Well done for sticking at it and smashing the test. That is *_BRILLIANT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Mirror... signal.... shoulder.... shoulder again and turn.....
Literally on this sentence, I cleared my driving test ! Hats off your teaching !
Hi maulik patel - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom and don't forget to keep on "Mirror... signal.... shoulder.... shoulder again and turn......" All the best, Cheers Rick
Where Im at we have to shoulder check before turn signal my dood
Passing a test does not mean safe driving. If this is the only technique you do, you will eventually get into a wreck. Sometimes what the highway department people want is not necessarily the correct way to do something.
Same, this vid helped me pass.
I honestly feel like it's sometimes dangerous to shoulder check. Even if it's just for second, that's a second i lose from my central vision - I might hit the car in front of me. Also, I shoulder check just so it looks like i shoulder check. There's something different between shoulder checking when driving, and when riding a bike.
Stevo Canuck I do the same thing 😣😥
I know it can be pretty daunting taking eyes of the road just to shoulder check while vechicle is still in motion especially if you have to shoulder check at a 90 degree angle. It only takes a split second for something to happen in front of you while looking to the side performing the check.
I think it’s meant to be done while stopping or slowing down not while moving the car at a high speed
@@rosequeen2461 Yes i always get dizzy while moving my head right and left.The amount of shoulder check in this video would give me severe motion sickness 😐😐😐..But yes for test purposes you have to do this.
Well i understand how you feel about the shoulder check..
Honestly it got good and bad when we're using shoulder check..
And it depends on the person..how good there periperal vission..
But in this video..its helping people ..especially to all new driver if they having an exam..
This is really helpful..i swear..
Because this video was my foundation ..thats why i made it and passed my roadtest on 2nd try... Its hard to explain it..
But its so intense..but still i made..
And shoulder checking is the main job that you have to work hard and practice before were taking roadtest.. Just sharing my experiences.. Thanks sir rick august for the helpful tips regarding roadtest.. Your the best sir..i mean it..
Passed my drivers in Sep 2017 in Montreal. It was my 3 attempt so I said screw it and was telling the instructor what I was doing out lout, "speed check", "distance check" "mirror, signal, shoulder, again shoulder and turn check" blew the exam out of the water, perfect score, thanks Rick !!!!
Hi Serge Kudinov - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I know you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved, owing to your running commentary and perfect score. I tell smart drivers that a running commentary will help on their test: ruclips.net/video/91fc2N1-5sw/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. I'm sure you're enjoying your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Serge Kudinov bruh that’s what ima do. 😂
@@brick9233 I'm bout there myself 😂😂
Serge Kudinov screw it I’m doing this tol
Thanks for all your videos. It helps me a lot. I passed my road test yesterday (04/05/19)on my first try! I was very happy . I was very nervous but before the skill test I took a deep breath and try to be relaxed. It works!Thanks again and God bless you!
Viewers from the state of Utah.
Hi Lynn Head - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and passing first time. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in Utah did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Utah easy exam fair examiner
Thats awesome 😊 I have mine today 🤞
Greeting from 4/5/22 what are the odds
Thank you for this. I've been a driver for over a decade, but haven't driven in the last four years. I was only able to get about two hours of practice before taking the road test, and these head/shoulder checks were the most terrifying thing for me to relearn. I kept wanting to get a really good full gaze at my blind spots. I watched this video last night before my test this morning, and you mentioning that the purpose of the check was just for a quick glance with your peripheral vision was tremendously helpful for me. I passed the test with a 94.
Hi Andrew Kelly - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are STILL having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice.All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Just passed my road test today and your shoulder checking technique really helped me! I had no idea I should be using my peripheral vision for those, but thanks so much for all your help!
Hi Aidan Phillips - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Wow Thank you!! I didn't realize we were just using our Peripherals. I've been completely flipping my body to check. And Driving has been really hard. Or I've failed to do them completely. So this is really helpful.
Hi Kaylin - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Kaylin Art Same!!!! I felt so dizzy
I don't trust my peripheral vision much. I try to turn my body slightly.
@@smartdrivetest So we just turn our head 90 degrees but use our peripheral vision?
Same here. I'm just about ready to take my driving test but I couldn't wrap my head around the shoulder check. I was turning my head almost a full 180 because I was blocked by the B pillar on my left. The right is OK.
Had my road test for my N and passed it! Your videos really helped me also. Calmed my nerves this morning before I went.
Hi DeathcoreRitchy - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
@@smartdrivetest Never went anywhere yet as I just need to get a vehicle first. Hopefully next payday lol. Biggest thing I did well on was shoulder checking.
Thanks for posting these videos, I watched them religiously when learning how to drive and passed my road test yesterday! I followed this video exactly and my tester said I had great shoulder checks
Hi Aytch Dee - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Your literally the reason why I passed my test without drivers Ed
Hi Le Parent - that is *_FABULOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Watching this before my test. Going to have my road test in an hour from now. All you good drivers out there, lend me your positive energy. Thank you. I hope I pass❤
Did you pass?
@@dylanarcher8956
Nope. :)
I hope you kept trying. Good Luck
Passed mine today. First attempt. But I made 10 mistakes. Only allowed 15 mistakes before it's considered a failure. The examiner told me I needed to steer more smoothly, brake more smoothly, and make smooth safe stops.
Hi Nothing to see here - that is *_SUPERB_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Where I live, if you make 1 mistake, you fail.
I did everything you just mentioned perfectly. I got failed because I didn’t look over my shoulder. Not fair imo.
thanks for sharing...yeah I am making those mistakes as I am not too familiar with brakes and acceleration sensitivity...I cant feel the speed control also like I dont know when I cross 50 limit and went to 60...and then it takes time to bring down
@@smartdrivetest SO...my instructor wanted 110 degrees. Also, my instructor asked what the speed limit in a residential area on a rainy day. I said it's normally 50kms but that under ideal conditions so it's 45km since it's rainy. He said it's 30km an hour on rainy days and claimed I was speeding by going 45km. So why do we even have school and playground zones then? Am I crazy? I looked online and it said 50km and slightly less in rain or snow. BUT 30km?!
I failed simply because of not shoulder checking enough. The examiner said if I just shoulder checked once I would have passed and got not points. Now I know what I need to ace the next test
Hi Ahmed Ismail - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
i failed for the same thing 2 days agooo
Just passed mine today made 9 errors but can have up to 15 here in California thank you for all the videos good luck to everyone 🙌💯
Hi danksquad one - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I always get nervous while lane changing ..its a very short time and you have to do 3 things at a time :(
Hi Pink Maisha - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. Have a look at this video - it may give you a starting point that is less demanding traffic environment: ruclips.net/video/ANSdyiNz3T8/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Its scary because you have to look away
think of urself as a fighter pilot, see how they move their heads in cockpit
Same thing with me. Lane changes are scary for me because you have to do 3 things while still driving at a moderate or high speed at the same time and you have your eyes off the road in front of you. I usually just slow down as I look at my mirrors and over my shoulder because I'm afraid I might not have enough room. Another thing to keep in mind is shoulder checks should only take half a second, which is all you need. I guess before doing a lane change, you need to be aware of what's in front of you and at your sides first.
Yeah singing,head bobbing,drumming the wheel, texting, flipping songs, flipping birds,checking make up, ashing that joint, popping that top, adjusting that camel toe ride up, peeling that bra, flooring it, brake checking fools, tossing out trash, running granny in a ditch,playing chicken, firing out into your haters, obscene gestures to that fine assed, $!&#*, dozing in and out, eating and rubbernecking. Thats a lot of shit that you be doing Maisha. But you havent wrecked yet so chill.
Today 1st of Dec passed my practical road test watching shoulder check over and over. Thank you, Sir, and God Bless you for your magical video. I wish I could shake your hand
Hi Jackson George - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We'll go for a virtual handshake. I'm sure you're having a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, God bless, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for this video , it's really helpful, I was watching most of your videos as preparation for my exam and I just passed today morning . I failed my first exam and then I found your videos , it was like a treasure for me . Thank u
Hi butter star - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I impressed myself at how well I did the shoulder checks and scans while taking my driving test yesterday. I feel so much safer driving now and it feels so natural to do these checks and scans. I feel like I have just learned HOW to drive after being behind the wheel for 60 years. Thanks for great advice.
Hi Darell Moffatt - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
if you drove without issues for 60 years you don't need these tips and tricks now.
passed my test today gotta give a shout out to this instructor helpin out with those shoulder checks thanks it really helped
Hi randy rhodes - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I watched this video so many times before taking my road test and today, I just passed my road test! Thanks to being part of the most stressful day and also the happiest day of my life! ✌️🙏🥳
Hi Maurice Eugene Lape - that is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Congrats
@@laughingjoker Thank you so much!
Congratulations!:)
@@jimbomendoza3415 Thank you!
Watched your video 10 items and so I passed my driving test today. Thank you so much!
Hi David Aquino - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Thank you so much Rick for your videos. It helped me a lot during my road test. The examiner said oh wow! Almost perfect! Please continue sharing your knowledge. God bless! From Nova scotia.
Dear miamiko188 - thank you for your lovely comment. And congratulations on passing your road test with such great results!! It is such an awesome feeling knowing that my videos are helping someone be successful - especially all the way on the other side of the country!! Happy motoring - Cheers Rick
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Was so close to passing only demerits I had was 4 missed shoulder checks which I failed cuz of. Make sure do check on every turn guys it was my bane!!!!
Hi SSj Sly Kly - Apologies for the late response. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. And you are correct - do a shoulder check every time you turn, change lanes, or any other time that you move the vehicle laterally. Observation is one of the fundamental keys to passing a road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed on 2nd try :)
Hi SSj Sly Kly - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice...and of course shoulder checking. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎PS - where in the world did you pass your test, and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Bc, Canada no big road trips till summer when I visit family in penticton can’t wait to do that drive
SSj Sly Kly everything goin smooth with driving?
you are too good! this video helped me improve my shoulder check in a single class.. even my instructor was shocked and I passed my road test in first try on Thursday! I didn’t make a single mistake in turns and lane changes. Thank you for explaining so well and demonstrating it.
OMG I was looking all the way back. Like 360 turn. Thankyou for this
Thank you so much. This video helps a lot. I had a breakdown driving last time I went out with my mom because I didn't understand how to look at and pay attention to all the little details of driving all at once. I guess it's just lots of practice though.
Hi Courtney Lynn: Thank you for your comment - yes, driving is a lot of practice, and then some more practice. 80) And yes, there are so many little details, and what makes it harder is that in one situation the details are harmless, and in another situation the details can be dangerous. Because driving is dynamic--always changing--the skill of driving can only be learned through experience. But keep in mind, like any learned skill, it gets easier. Just remember to breath, which will cause your body to relax. If there's anything else we can help you with, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed on this part
Quick question, when you shoulder check on the drivers side, are you looking through the drivers side window or are you trying to look out the backseat window? I find that I often cant see very well through the back seat window because of the b pillar getting in the way. Thanks!
Ryley I was wondering that too. Sometimes I feel like I move my body too much lol
Just enough to see out the drivers side window. To make sure a person/bike/whatever is not coming up on the side. Even though the side mirrors do probaly 90% this already..there could always be that 10% chance that a person can swing by out of literally nowhere..you don't check and boom! You smash em.
Make sure it is just a quick check also, you don't need to have your head turned and eyes off the road for more than a second. If you are unsure of what you saw..just take another quick check and put your eyes back on the road ahead.
The only time you really want to be looking through the back window of thr car is if you are backing up.
Thank you for this! I faild my first road test because I never shoulder checked on my right side. Everyone told me to left shoulder check all the time while on the highway or to changing lanes. But no one mentioned that you have to shoulder check on the right side too or when you're simply turning at a stop sign.
Which now that I think of it, its silly not to 😅 but anyways, I'm taking my road test later today and thought I'd go through all your videos again bc it simply helps me calm down 😌
You’re going to do awesome. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I had to revisit this video … I’m 40 and my 20 year old is teaching ME to drive 😊… and shoulder checking is definitely something I have to work on. We went out on the road just the other day and it was nerve wracking at first but after a little while I actually began to enjoy it ❤
Hi Utopia K. - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Watching this before my second attempt for my drivers test. Since the time I failed I have been practicing shoulder checks a lot but only once. Now that I watched this video I will be embedding in my head to shoulder check twice always for turns and lane changes. Thank you hopefully I pass my test tmrw.
Good luck on your driver's test. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest passed my test thank you.
Really helpful. I didn't know that you should do at least 2 checks and how to time them well enough, and that it only had to be 90 degrees. Also, I usually get anxious when doing shoulder checks because I always either get the feeling that my arms are going to start going in the direction i'm looking if I look too long or that I will miss a hazard the appears out in front suddenly. This helped lower a lot of the anxiety.
Doing .mine now having the same problems
Thank you! This is something I was having trouble with but now just watching this short video made it make so much more since...because I know the SMOG thing but I “thought” to much about it....but just watching this video made me realize I was just putting to much into it and it’s that simple...click,mirror,shoulder,....mirror,shoulder, check other direction (when safe go) 😀 my test is on July 2nd, and yes I’m 37 years old and this will be my first drivers license 😑 😄
Thanks for your videos. I passed my driving test with flying colors yesterday and felt incredibly well prepared with the help of all your videos. I have always considered myself to be a conscientious and safe driver but your videos have definitely made me a better driver. Keep up the great work!
Hi Stephen - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know and your flattering words. It gives us a sense of pride to know that this information has proved valuable - thank you. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Do I have to look over my shoulder when going over into a turning lane?
I had to tell one of my students today to check out this video Rick. You look like a "Terminator" with the glasses on. Keep up the great work Rick!
Hi Jericho Arroyo - thank you for your comment and compliment. I broke those glasses and have been looking for a replacement pair ever since. I liked those glasses!! All the best my friend, Cheers Rick 🕶🤓
Ouch! Wow! Yeah, I really hate it when that happens. It's happened to me before too. Thumbs up! Cheers.
Yup - losing those great sunglasses is a real drag!! 80)
Thank you for sharing your tricks and tips . I finally PASSED my road test 😊. I watched all your videos and they make me understand driving .
Hi Nithya T - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Thank you, I passed my driver's test thanks to these videos. Even nailed my parallel parking. I still watch these videos, I noticed how easy it is to fall into bad driving habits on the road.
Hi When I am shoulder checking am I looking to see what’s beside me? Or the tail end beside me I have a hard time judging what I need to observe before turning and making lane changes. Thanks!
Hi TARA CANN - Thank you for your comment and query. You're simply turning your head 90° quickly. You're looking to see if there is anything in your blind area. And it is your peripheral vision that is attracted to light and movement. If there is something there, your perisperhal vision will pick it up, and then you will bring in your central vision, to inspect closer and decide if you have to take evasive action. So, just a quick 90° turn of the head for your peripheral vision to check. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks Mr.Instructor I'm going for a test tomorrow hopping to pass with the shoulder checks glance at 90 degrees turn
Good luck. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for all your videos, they were very useful to gain the knowledge and confidence for my road test: just got my G licence this morning.
I tried to check all intersections and turns like this and it went quite well without conflicts or surprises.
Hi Gigi AR - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi Smart Drive Test at the stop 🛑 sign before you stop which gear you have to use?
Excellent clarification on checks and a reminder for where to stop. Currently teaching this to my daughter so I will be using this information for sure. ALSO it is so funny for me to see all the familiar streets I grew up driving on in my youth. I know exactly where you are and that is so cool for me even though i have not lived there for over 30 years now. Keep up the good work with these videos.
Hi Rick, thank you so much for your videos. I live in Sweden and applied some of your techniques and passed my driving test last week. The simplicity and accuracy in your explanations and demonstrations is just amazing. You made passing seem easy with some effort and training. Thank you so much for teaching me the art of shoulder checking and changing lanes. Please keep up with the good work and your generosity. Smart Drive Test rocks!
Hi Sharon Malaika - thank you for your most awesome comment - that really, really made my day. And you are most welcome. Congratulations on passing your road test and sharing that great news with us. I'm sure you had a tremendous celebration of your success!? If there is anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best with your new found freedom. Cheers Rick
I have my N test today! You have helped me learn and figure out my vehicle. Thanks for all the help, I hope it pays off. I’ll update after my test
Good luck on your test today. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. Drop back and let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Best channel for safe driving tips and testing skills! You are the man! You sound like the guy who taught me to drive!
Hi pspboy7 - Thank you for your stellar endorsement. And you are most welcome. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for such amazing education video 🙏 I had a fear of doing shoulder check and have always using side mirrors instead and I couldn’t pass my driving exam today , now I’m getting ready and learning shoulder checking and I hope I well become more comfortable with that !
Glad it was helpful! See the updated video here: ruclips.net/video/vfUy1z4qXvA/видео.html We're confident you'll get your license on the next attempt. Be sure to book your next test ASAP. All the very best, Cheers Rick
I passed my road test yesterday, your videos helps a lot, Thanks a lot for good videos.
Hi The Real Motivation - that is *_PHENOMENAL_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Just passed my test today after watching this video. Definitely make it a point to shoulder check. Thanks 🙏🏽
To my understanding here in Saskatoon, Canada shoulder check is more than 90 degrees, one must able to see through the window at the passenger side of the second row. I am preparing for my next road test and hoping to pass. Thank you Rick for the video clip. God Bless you and your channel.:)
Somebody's given you misinformation my friend. It's only a 90° turn of the head. You're peripheral vision is 180°, so you're looking there when you turn your head 90°. It's just a quick check. If you see something, then you look forward, and then take another look to determine what's there. Thank you for your kind words. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick.
@@smartdrivetest First off thank you for the informative videos. But I have to disagree with you here Rick. I too am in the same city as Jimbo above, and I failed my driving test. The specific comment of the instructor was "I saw you looking through the passenger window, you have to look through the window behind". My reply was similar to your reasoning, I said "my head was to the side but my eyeballs were looking through the 2nd row window". Instructor firmly told me "I can't see your eyeballs. Turn your head more". He had the power, I failed.
Been driving 20+ with no accident to my fault but I failed because I wasn't turning my head enough, sheeeesh
I had booked my road test but didn't complete it because my trainer said my shoulder check was poor. In fact, he gave no lessons and just asked me to report an hour before my schedule vicroad test. In fact your video is more instructive and good for practice. In actually driving, we are more guided perhaps by the dynamics of driving in real time situations than observing the shoulder check prescribed rules. I have been driving for decades and it was quite frustrating to postpone the test for shoulder check reasons.
Hi Gurdev Grewal - Thank you for your comment. Was the trainer a driving instructor or was it the driving examiner at VicRoads? I'm sorry to hear about the postponement, but some times these are better than going and failing the test. Keep in mind that observation is one of the key components of both a road test and defensive driving. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for all the videos u shared, i passed my driving test today. i have been driving for over 10 years, but to adjust driving for the test, sometime i forgot to follow the rules etc. I have studied in the book, app etc, still failed 3 times but Since i have watched all your video. It helped me alot. Thank you!!
Hi yokeeno7 - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. And you are most welcome. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your perseverance. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Perfect sir. This made my understanding much simpler. I used to worry a lot for shoulder check and risk losing balance for few seconds. This helped me and it worked perfectly. You are an amazing teacher. Cheers..
Hi rohit singh - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed today thanks again rick your a great teacher make sure to practice in the vehicle first get comfortable also try not to talk they get nervous
Hi First Last - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. I'm sure you are going to have--or had--a big celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🚗
Hi sir, how would you shoulder check if you were making a right at a stoplight? Do you do a shoulder check whilst waiting for the stoplight to go green or just as you are turning? Or does the ‘half a block’ principle apply?
Have a look at this vid: ruclips.net/video/kKCNrHYsoOU/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Great videos, very calm and very clear. It helped me pass my California driving test today on my first try!
Hi Gervais Merryweather - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate in California?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Passed the road test today. An immigrant driver like many, I am an experienced driver (~30 years, including 20 accident- and ticket-free) but coming from Europe there were many specifics I was missing about driving in Canada and BC. Your videos helped a lot. Thank you very much for the great work!
Hi Andrea Sosio - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. And we're so happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in British Columbia did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
@@smartdrivetest I'm in Vancouver. Can't have a road trip right now but will do so sooner or later, hopefully before the endless rains. I'll look into the donation. Thanks Rick!
Hi Andrea Sosio - Thank you for your reply. A road trip to Harrison Hot Springs would be great. You'll love the drive - simply spectacular. If you haven't done so already, could we get you to register your success with the 100K campaign, that would be awesome: www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation We've also added you to the Map of SUCCESS my friend: www.smartdrivetest.com/successful-smart-drivers All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed my test today this afternoon, this video helped a lot thanks!
Hi Smarth Dahiya - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Thanks for explaining the shoulder checks. I had no idea how to do them properly before
Hi Anthony Jens - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear that we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Wow !!! I just found this channel two days a go and I learning a lot. I’m very happy with this channel. I don’t know your name teacher!! But thank you so much!!!👍👏
I waiting my license, because I passed the test last week.
Hi Zacarias Aurelio - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know that you passed your license last week, and for your stellar endorsement. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hey Rick! I nas my G test yesterday and I passed at first! I watched your videos and it was extremely helpful! All the best! Greetings from Mississauga-ON.
Hi Luciana Rocha da Silva - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and we're so happy to hear we could help. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi, I saw this video months before my road test. I really appreciate your work. I followed this method and the examiner apparently thinks that 90 degree shoulder check is wrong. He told me to check all the way to the back and gave me points on my road test. He made me do turns multiple times, I followed what you did here and he said it was wrong. I am so disappointed as it is really hard to book road tests these days.
Hi Edsel Limpioso - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt. Little doubt, you got the grumpy ole' troll. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/TrtgVbd87SY/видео.html
Thanks sooooo much, I have passed the road test several months ago, and absolutely, your videos help me lot.
Hi Cindy Lee - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi is there a video on shoulder checks leaving roundabouts? I find it difficult doing a shoulder check while turning, I always swerve when I am.
Hi Nicole - Thank you for your comment. Speed up your shoulder check; as well, be sure to scan the roundabout as you're coming into it, that way you can expedite your shoulder check when you're leaving because you've already done some of the reconnaissance. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
have my road test class five in kamloops in a week i failed once already in richmond for bad shoulder checking and speeding in playground both dumb mistakes ive been watching your videos left and right since then your the best teacher on this whole site thanks for all this man and keep up the good work
Hi TH33FER - Thank you for your comment and simply terrific compliment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Hey rick thanks again for your videos it was because of you and your teaching skills that I was able to pass my test after failing the first time in richmond and then doing it in Kamloops I was sure to follow your shoulder checking methods exactly as you taught them you saying signal mirror shoulder check played in my head the whole time I can’t thank you enough at the end of the day it was your videos that helped me pass thanks again rick your a good shit a fluent educator and a stand up guy hats off to you buddie from Coquitlam
Hi TH33FER - Sincere apologies for the late response. That is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your awesome endorsement. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi Rick. Thank you so much for all these videos. I watched all of them before the test and I passed my G2 and G test on my first try :)
I will keep watching your videos so that I can stay safe on the road. BTW, could you please do some videos about lane changing on highway? My driving instructor told me that I tend to turn the steering wheel too much when I change lanes on highway and sometimes on city road as well :( . And when I check the blind spot on the highway, I shake the steering wheel as well. Could you please share how you keep the steering wheel straight when you check your blind spot and how much you turn the steering wheel when you change lanes on the highway and city road? I really appreciate it! Thanks again for all your videos.
Hi Maria Xia - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and passing on your first go. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Questions: the vehicle goes where you're looking. Do your shoulder checks faster and that will stop you moving the steering wheel. See this video: ruclips.net/video/TrtgVbd87SY/видео.html And for lane changes see this video: ruclips.net/video/xLQ8lkwvR5E/видео.html
Thank you for being part of the smart driver community.
@@smartdrivetest Thank you Rick. I did both G2 and G tests in Kitchener ON. The examiners were both very nice. I'm gonna check out the videos you suggested right now. Thank you again for your videos. God bless you!
Hi Maria Xia - Thank you for your reply. Kitchener is a great place my friend. It's just down the road from where I grew up in London. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
i was slacking on my shoulder checks especially when turning left! after watching this video ive passed my road test on my first try! thank u so much ur vids are so useful
Hi R M - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you I got my driving license. I want more confidence while changing lanes in busy traffic. I still feel scared while changing lanes.Hope I will get perfect soon.
Hi ABHINAV KUMAR - that is *_BRILLIANT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I've been doing it all wrong this whole time! NO WONDER I've been having such a hard time merging into lanes. Thank you, thank you, thank you -- my own driving instructor couldn't even explain to me where I've been going wrong. This is going to make an ENORMOUS difference going forward. ❤
Happy to help! See the updated video here: ruclips.net/video/vfUy1z4qXvA/видео.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. All the very best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much, Rick! These videos are detailed and easy to understand. Before my road test, I watched your videos and helped me very much. I still need to work on my blind spots and changing lanes~ but I’m sure I’ll be doing better once I watch your videos again. God bless you!
Hi iced milktae - you are most welcome my friend. We're so happy to hear that we could help out. Drop us a note if we can help with anything else. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you. This video will help me on my driving test on November 5th at 9:40 in the morning. My weakness is checking my blindspots but I’m getting better. Always check twice when you change lanes and before you turn to another street. Thanks a billion. For reals. Wish me luck, you guys. (:
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Hey buddy, T - 5 hours to my class 5 road test! Wish me luck!!!
Hi Rick Gosine - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
@@smartdrivetest hey buddy, great news......I PASSED my class 5 road test today.
Thank you for your amazing videos....all I heard for the entire 45 minutes road test for Signal, Shoulder Check and mirror!!! Lol
Thank you for the useful hints and tips. I honestly believe that your videos caused me to pass the test today.
You can always trust a man named Rick!!! Lol
Cheers buddy. God bless you and your family.
Hi Rick Gosine - thank you for your kind words. That is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I didn’t pass my behind the wheel test today because the examiner I got thought I wasn’t looking at the mirror or over my shoulder when making left and right turns. I was but I guess I wasn’t exaggerating it enough for him to notice. So I’m glad you made this video to help me improve on my driving and I will watch more of your content to help me prepare for the next one. Thank you so much.
Also, I have question about merging bike lane when making a left or right turn. Do I need to turn my head at least 90 degrees before merging into the bike lane and do a shoulder check when making a turn at a controlled intersection?
Hi maru - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, just wanted to say thank you for making these helpful videos. I took my road test yesterday but unfortunately I was unsuccessful. The examiner moved her seat back quite far when she got in and she was tall and large. I didn’t realize how my vision was blocked until we set off driving. I was trying to do my right shoulder checks by turning my head 90 degrees and using my peripheral vision, but where she was sitting blocked my view and it completely threw me off. She said I didn’t shoulder check on any of my right turns. :( It seems like she was expecting me to turn my head closer to 120 degrees.
Hi Rebecca - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Thanks for the clarification, all my mistakes on my first try were due to shoulder checks. I’m confident now & I know I’ll pass my test tomorrow!
Hi @Yaboivix - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. You're going to do awesome. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
Helo Sir, im happy to say I pass my road test today. All your videos help me a lot to gain my confidence and enhance my knowledge. Thank u very much. I wish all the takers will pass. You can do it.
Hi Michelle Medina - thank you so much for your kind words. That is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I'm glad that these types of videos exist since this was the main thing I had to work on when passing my road test
Happy to hear we can help out my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
it verry impormative and helpful of this video.. but the thing is when i got my first roadtest i fail..not because of this video..because the examiner want to over ract everytime your shoulder checking..and i think thats unfair..because i do shoulder 90degrees and 3times before each turn...others said you have to exaggerate your shouldercheck for the purpose of the roadtest.. i just really mad of there decission.. so unfair..
sir rick..your the best ..thanks for this video..and please do more video like this so everyone will pass there roadtest..
one more thing about the Learners drivers license...its not good..you cant even use your car unless you have a class5 DL person.. but what if theres no one can help you on the road to practice?.. and you know yourself that you can drive safely..because of this video.. i know some of you that reading this can understand me..
especially to those who dont have a money to get an driving school..like me..
thats why rick said..driving its not for spectator...ifyou want to learn get on the car and practice practice practice..
aaaahhh!!! im just really mad of the result..
thanks for understanding guys..drive safe..
Hi Romnick Salon - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Hey! Thank you so much for making this video! I failed my first drivers test a while ago because I didn't do my shoulder checks properly. After that, I still wanted a bit of clarification on when and how to do shoulder checks properly. This video really helped me and today I took my drivers test again and this time I passed! Thanks!
Hi bluetiger2468 - that is a awesome news. Apologies for the late response. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom, and keep shoulder checking!! All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi, I'm vertically challenged. I'm 5'0 but have trouble looking over my shoulders due to that how can I do it?
Take my first road test in a couple days after driving on a permit for 5 years. I still suck at shoulder checks but these vids have helped me feel a bit more confident that I will pass.
Hi MiKayla Heiden - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
I went for my road test today and I failed by messing my parallel parking up and my wide right turns.. She also told me that shoulder checking half a block isn't necessary when approaching a stop, only when finally turning
Hi Paolo Lope - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. The information the examiner gave you about not shoulder checking approximately 1/2 block before the intersection is incorrect. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Thank you very much! I passed my advanced test yesterday and your guidance help me lots.
Hi Sidath Gunasekara - that is *_EXCELLENT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Ok so I get that you're turning your head 90 degrees but where exactly are you looking? The rear passenger windows?
Also, could you make a video on defogging windows. I had my fan on andI think that makes it worse. Thanks
Hi An Droid - Thank you for your comment and query. You're simply turning your head 90° quickly. You're looking either out the driver's or passenger windows in the front to see if there is anything in your blind area - cyclist, motorcycle, people on scooters, animals, children. And it is your peripheral vision that is attracted to light and movement. If there is something there, your perisperhal vision will pick it up, and then you will bring in your central vision, to inspect closer and decide if you have to take evasive action. So, just a quick 90° turn of the head for your peripheral vision to check. And this is the video which you seek for defogging the window: ruclips.net/video/cym0WKWolOQ/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test thank you very much. I was also wondering why we don't use the side view mirrors when we shoulder check?
Hi An Droid - Thank you for your comment and query. And you do use the wing mirror; often just before doing your shoulder check. So you look in the wing mirror and signal, look forward and then shoulder check. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test YES thanks so much. They really should offer advanced lessons at all driving schools. They basically just teach you enough to pass the exam.
Hi An Droid - that is true my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for all your videos...I worked on Shoulder checking...this video helped out alot!!! I passed my test and have my driver's license now...Be Blessed...
Hi April - that is awesome news. Thank you for leaving a comment for letting us know you passed your road test - congratulations! And we are pleased that the video helped out with your test. If you haven't done so already, be sure to have a huge celebration - it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your new found freedom. Cheers Rick
AGAIN.. this video is A LIFESAVER! This is what I am most nervous about for my test ( just messaged you about this Rick). I am going to watch this before my test today. Will let you know how it turns out! THANK YOU!
Hi Kendra - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test ... I passed!!! 🥳 thanks for all of your help Rick. Though I was still a bit nervous, the instructor saw that I can drive (his exact words). I will continue to watch your videos including my practice to become better at driving. Thanks again!! (Btw, he didn’t even ask me to parallel park)
Hi Kendra - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear that we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, & tenacity. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Hello Doc. Do you have a video on how to back up into a 45 degree angle parking space? Thanks
Hi Carmella McCrary - Thank you for your comment and query. I don't have a video on that topic. And on a whole, these types of parking spaces don't lend themselves to backing in. These are designed for driving in and backing out. This video may give you some tips and strategies to back into a space: ruclips.net/video/qn1oIDW4rH0/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Just passed my road test! Thanks so much!
Hi Lizzy Rekate - that is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
I have been struggling so much with driving and your videos have helped me so much!!! Thank you!!!
Hi Bella Durst - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We are so happy to hear that we can help on your way to be successful at driving and earning your license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I just passed my road test this morning and this video helped so much, my examiner even commented how good my shoulder checks were 👍
This video was really helpful I just PASSED my road test early today after three tries 😅
Hi tupo aaron - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Thanks, your video makes it quite clear how to signal, check your side mirror and then do a shoulder check.
Hi @abehjhakibuuka71 - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, I'm short so what's your advise if the seat and the part of the door area where the seat belt is attached to blocks my view of the driver side blind spot? I can't have my seat as far back as you have in your videos and my eyes are like at the middle of the headrest so I can't see above my seat. I feel doing a 90 degree shoulder check isn't enough for me.
applebark same problem here
Did you find the answer
Hello Smart Drive Test, I'd like to see a video on switching lanes at night. When I drive at night, I often have trouble gauging if there is a car in the lane next to me since there are so many headlights on even when doing shoulder checks. Thank you for your time.
Thank you very much .i watched your video and passed yesterday.
Hi Kenny Truong - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Kenny Truong congratulates
Thank you so much for all your teachings. It really helps me alot, i just started to drive back after I have my license a few years back. Didn't drive coz of fear. Whenever I face a situation which in doubt while driving. I came back and view your related videos. It gives good ideas and I practice it a few times till it bacome a habit to do so.
Thanks to your very detailed helpful videos I finally passed my drivers test on the 3rd try😎💓💓💓
Ray Litty Congrats 👍🏾
Hi Ray Litty - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, tenacity, & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
4:25 This part really helped. I was unsure of what to do when you're coming to an intersection if you have the right of way, but the other street is stopped by stop signs or not. So if you scan your surroundings and nothing's there or the other street is stopped by stop signs, you just keep going.
Hi Nothing to see here - you are most welcome my friend. Have a look at this vid too: ruclips.net/video/dQH1puYzMlM/видео.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the video, it helped. However, I don't understand how you can pick up cars in your blind spot by your peripheral vision. For the driver's side, the B pillar and headrest are obstructing my views and I don't feel that I can see clearly. For the passenger's side, mainly the headrest would be a pain in the neck. Whenever you look over your shoulder, how can you tell if there is a car or not? I seriously doubt that shoulder check would help you check your blind spot. My instructor always tells me not to hesitate when the blind spot is clear. I then asked him what do you see when no cars are in your blind spot and what do you see when someone is riding right beside you, and he just cannot answer me. I feel like I cannot be sure of whether there is a car lingering in my blind spot or there isn't. By the way, my eyesight is perfect. Is this an intuition thing? So if it is, how can you tell that your intuition is accurate most of the times? Thanks in advance for any input.
Hi Mike Liang - Thank you for your query. This video should answer your question my friend: ruclips.net/video/TrtgVbd87SY/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
What helped me understand this was asking someone to stand next to the car. My mirrors were adjusted to how I would normally drive. As the person moved around I checked when I could see them in the mirror and when they disappeared. Then I checked where they were standing in relation to the car and I knew from then on that those are the blind spots. (This is usually directly next to your vehicle, the personin the blind spot would be somewhere behind the mirror but before the back door.) That is the direction you want to be looking towards during shoulder check.
Of course there are blind spots caused by the pillars/headrest of the car, the only way to correct for that is by moving your head around and constantly observing the surroundings. This takes a bit of practice, but the key to learning it is to know where to look and what information you want to pick up.
Thanks for such a simple and clear demonstration of the shoulder check! It really helped me grasp the intention
Hi John Cely - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I'm scared to turn my head😔 i think I'm going to turn the whole car sounds stupid but it's true first time driver here🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾🙅🏾
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Hi Rick! Thank you for all your videos. I benefitted a lot from your videos and passed my class 5 road test. Thanks and good luck!
Hi Hamid Aliyev - that is a AWESOME news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. I'm sure you are STILL having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
I passed test in Burnaby, BC. Now I'm looking forward for getting a car :)