How to Determine the Right-of-Way to Pass a Road Test and Stopping
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Hi there smart drivers. Rick with Smart Drive Test talking to you today about right-of-way and stopping when in doubt on a road test.
Now one of the things that I tell students on road tests in terms of right-of-way, even though you have the right-of-way doesn't mean that you can go.
Because the right-of-way is always given, it's never taken.
So if another vehicle is going to push through and go forward, do not go because you're going to risk a crash.
As well, remember you can be right or you can be 'dead right'.
Because if you go because you think that you have the right of way and the other vehicle should give way to you, they may or may not.
And remember, failing to give the right-of-way to other traffic on the roadway is one of the top reasons for crashes.
So it's better to stop and wait and let the other traffic proceed - the other road user go and then proceed.
And finally, I caught this on dashcam here at this intersection behind me...There are other road users there and I just simply stopped and waited, even though when I came up to the intersection--as you'll see in the footage here--I had the green light.
I could have gone, but there was a vehicle around the corner that had stopped and pulled up on the sidewalk; there was a pedestrian; and there was a vehicle in the intersection making a left-hand turn.
All of that created a complex traffic situation where I simply stopped and I waited and I figured out what the other road users were doing before I proceeded.
And I got eye contact with the pedestrian on the side of the road before I proceeded around the corner on the right-hand turn.
So without further ado, let's go to that footage.
And now we're going to turn right at the next intersection here. You can see the solid line. Now you cannot cross into the bicycle lane.
So you've got to go right up to the corner. And of course this guy's pulling up onto the sidewalk here.
And I just waved that guy on because he was sort of sitting in the intersection and the light was going yellow to red.
And I've got a pedestrian here.
And I don't know whether the pedestrian's going or not. No, okay. And that's what you do if you're not sure.
And as you saw I waited right until I got to the intersection. You almost have to do a 90-degree turn there to not deviate into the bicycle lane because of that solid white line.
You cannot deviate into that bicycle lane. And as you saw there, I wasn't sure what other people were doing.
So you saw that I just stopped and I waited. And that's what you have to do for the purposes of a road test.
If you're the least bit unsure of what other road users are doing, just stop and wait for them to clear, or for them to get eye contact with you to ensure that you're going to be safe.
That you're not going to go around there and that pedestrians going to step out.
And she got eye contact with me and sort of nodded that I could go then I proceeded around the intersection.
As well, the other guy that was turning - he was already sort of committed - his vehicle was turned slightly so I didn't turn in front of him because it's a defensive move on my part that I was waiting to see what that driver was going to do.
CONCLUSION
Quick review of right-of-way on a road test.
If you're in the least bit of doubt in any traffic situation, particularly at complex intersections like this one behind me here simply stop and wait for the other road users to clear the intersection.
And then proceed and make sure that if there's a pedestrian or cyclist or some other road user on a scooter or whatnot that you get eye contact with them.
Because remember, you can be right or you can be dead right.
And as well, the right-of-way is always given, it is not taken.
If you take the right-of-way and expect other road users to give you the right-of-way you're going to be in a very high-risk situation where you could be involved in a crash.
Because failing to give the right-of-way or failing to yield is one of the top reasons for crashes.
Good luck on your road test!
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Hi Ricky Shaun - 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 🏎
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You could be “dead right.” Wow that hit hard. This is very informative
Yup - drive smart stay safe. All the best, Cheers Rick
Whoa! I've never seen this before but I used the same "dead right" example in one of my videos. Good stuff!
Hi James Keefer - Thank you for your comment. 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
When I was in my last year at grade school, about 12 yrs. I was on my way to school and about to cross the street at a residential intersection with stop signs but no traffic lights. I was going straight across a one way street, and there was a car on the cross street behind me, and he's at the stop sign. I looked over my shoulder behind me and I could not see into the car, and I did Not see a turn signal on and assumed he would go straight. I'm not sure that car could have seen me though because I was a short kid, and there was a mailbox and a trash can and bushes, but I had no idea he was going to turn. I saw no signal. So I walked into the road to cross this little street. But there he is making a right turn and he almost hit me. If I hadn't realized he was turning, and jumped back about a foot, I'd be dead. So drivers, there's a lesson here for you. Signal even if YOU don't see someone to signal at, because the person who sees your turn signal may be someone you didn't know was there.
Hi Tayohni - Thank you for your comment and great information. And yes, it is always important to signal because it's not just other drivers, but other road users that are looking for the intentions of the car and its driver. Thank again. All the best, Cheers Rick
And remember folks, whether you drive, ride or walk, It Is possible to have a dead blinker bulb, So all watch out for that.
I have my test next month, I am watching a lot to learn quickly!
Hi Comfortably Numb - 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
Evening Rick, I'm proud to say I've passed my road test this time. Again I thank you for all you've provided on your channel. And while I was taking a lesson there was an incident where I gave the right of way to pedestrians but I ultimately had the green light. The situation ended up with me and another driver sitting in the middle of an intersection waiting to make opposite left turns.
Hi Rupert - that is a brilliant news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. And yes, there are many situations where you have to give the right-of-way to other road users and can be "caught out". 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
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I’ve watched a lot of your videos. My road test is tomorrow and thanks to your great videos I feel confident
Hi Raptor12 - 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
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You're videos are amazing. I've learned way more here than driving school. Hope you know how important your work is in making streets safer.
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Hi Safwath Farooqui - Thank you for your kind words my friend. We're so happy that you're part of the smart driver community. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers!
Thank you. I have next week class 2 road test.
Hi sergio yankov - Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you Ricky.
Hi Junior Dominguez - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. Although, I am indeed a Rickey, it is spelled with an 'e'. ;0) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Your videos are a blessing
Hi David-Wayne Smith - 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
Now, it makes me think if this was the reason I failed my first driving test. I still yet to take my 2nd one and now I need to gain all of the confidence I can get to pass.
Book a test my friend!! Don’t let someone else’s opinion become your reality. Punch fear in the face a nd get your license. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi like your all videos
I have not really had anyone fail to give the right-of-way in traffic to me before. I have had people drift into my lane, though.
Hi Catherine Lee - Thank you for your comment. Yes, drivers drift a lot. And in my experience, I find that many drivers that take the right-of-way are just in a hurry. If given a bit of space, that vehicle is soon gone and no longer a problem. All the best, Cheers Rick
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A few years ago I was heading home after getting a Prescription for Antibiotics at my Pharmacy. It is in a Residential area. School had let out and a Man was waiting on the Sidewalk for the Kids. A Young Girl riding her Bike came to the Intersection and waited for the Man to signal for her to cross. As she did I watched in shock as a Truck came from across the street, did NOT stop and kept on going.
As He drove past Us, he was yapping away on his Cellphone, completely oblivious to the fact he came within inches of hitting a Child. He had this "WTF is your problem?" as many People honked at him. One Man turned onto that Street and followed the guy.
Even though She wasn't hurt, I put my Hazards on and asked her if she was Okay. She was shaken up but okay. So in my oh so wise "Aunt Safety" I said "Just be careful as you can't rely on Drivers to pay attention.". In short, a lesson a Bus Driver told me in 1992 "You have to drive as if Everyone Else is an A----le and are out to get you and kill you. it is called defensive Driving."
Thank you for that story. I agree my friend. Also, it's important for parents to teach children that cars aren't always going to see you and you have to act as if they don't. See this vid for what I believe is the basis for defensive driving: ruclips.net/video/ftcMa4OgEk8/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for all your videos it helped me past both my G2 and G drivetest.
Hi sparkfire9mm - 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/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 Ontario did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Hi , I am from Regina Sk how are you? I Always watching your videos have Quick Question for you when come to stop sign should i be close to curve when I am turning to the right
I used to cross a highway at the crosswalk. The crosswalk is at an intersection. I noticed 99% of the time, if somebody was turning left onto the highway, they would not yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk. I think it's because they have to notice the people waiting at the ends of the crosswalk and anticipate them crossing. And the highway is wide, so the people at the far end of the crosswalk are a bit small to notice with all the traffic whizzing by on the highway, and a guardrail & telephone pole sorta obscures the closest end of the crosswalk from drivers on one side. Plus drivers might want to beat the traffic signal since it's on the shorter side.
When the crosswalk is activated, it will say "WALK" but the pedestrians should really wait because chances are the turning cars will turn and go over the crosswalk. Activating the crosswalk doesn't change the traffic signal, soi think drivers are given the full responsibility to notice and yield to the pedestrians but don't always notice .
Thankfully there is a crossing guard there on the school days, so he goes "AAAAYYY" and walks out with the Stop sign whenever kids are crossing. Except late after school he will be gone.
He reminds me of the dad on the 70s show 🤣
i go for my drivers test this november. i been practicing and i'm getting better. turning right on red can sometimes be free at intersections. at some intersections. there will be a no turn on red sign. most people be ingoring the sign and just do it. may you do a video on that.
Hi malachi hinton - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. This is the video which you seek: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
i've seen conflicting reports on right turns from bicycle lanes. i've seen a videos of multiple people getting marked down on their drive test because they either don't enter the bike lane at all or not soon enough. clarification would be great.
Hey Rick this kaneesha just telling you I'm taking my test tomorrow thanks for all I mean all your help
Hi Kaneesha - thanks for your comment. And you are most welcome my friend. Good luck on your road test. Let us know how it turns out. All the best, Cheers Rick
I sure will you have help me a lot I watch like all your videos over and over so by time I want to driver school I new what I was doing are ready so thanks I go in like 4 hours thanks for the luck
Hi Rick, I really like your informative videos, but one thing i cannot find an answer for, for illuminated pedestrian crossovers, here is the scenario, you approach an activated illuminated crossover where the lights are flashing on top of the crossover sign but no pedestrians are crossing or going to cross, do you need to make a complete stop before we proceed, then if the road is clear proceed? or shall we stop and wait until the flashing lights are OFF then proceed? or shall we proceed with caution? which answer is correct?
I remember in heavy traffic at an intersection, a row of cars was turning left at the Green arrow, then they had a solid green light which means they should yield to the opposing traffic. They should wait to make the turn, but the row of turning cars kept following each other and turning left. I think they were either blindly following each other or rushing to turn and avoiding the wait.
I think that in this case, the opposing traffic should wait even though they are supposed to have right of way, else there could be a crash. I have seen sometimes the opposing traffic will start moving into the intersection while the cars are turning left in front of them, but they have to stop and honk. It seems like those drivers are trying to say "let us go, we have right of way" but I think it is probably better to be patient and sit still to avoid an accident.
This happened with me too. I have the habit of lifting my feet off the accelerator and hover it over the brake as I approach intersections.
I was approaching the intersection with the green light, going straight, at about 45kmph. I had a car tail-gating me so I wanted to maintain my speed to ensure I was not rear-ended if I applied the brakes. There was a car on the other side establishing to turn left. I don't know if that car saw me approaching, but they decided to continue with the left turn. It was such a dangerous situation as I was trapped from both sides. Luckily, I applied the brakes and skidded a bit. The person behind tail-gating me was vigilant enough to notice what was happening and they also applied the brakes. All the other cars honked at the car that turned left even when they weren't supposed to. Some drivers even gave them the finger. But damn, was that scary!
I wonder what would have happened to me if this happened on my road test.
@@satyam0303 sounds really scary! I feel like you'd earn a good score on the road test. Sometimes when people tailgate me I refuse to speed up if I feel unsafe driving faster and try not to get too distracted by them. I'm not sure if that's a good idea, though. I just figure if they rear ended me it wouldn't be as serious as getting in a crash from speeding, but I don't know how severe of a rear end that would be.
@@satyam0303 a rear end accident could still be bad, if I see somebody tailgating me I'll pull off to the parking lot on the side to let them go because I drive down a two lane country road so they can't pass normally. I'm not going to speed there because it's too curvy and there are hidden driveways so it's not safe.
Hi Rick: thank you! You are a great couch! Your lessons are amazing. Today I passed my road test. Thanks again! Myrian.
Hi Myrian Bellido - that is aSTUPENDOUS 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. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Thanks for the helpful video. I have a question. In an uncontrolled intersection where east-west bound road is four lane road and north-south bound road is 2 way lane road - no lights or stop sign etc. If car A going northbound needs to make left and a car B going southbound needs to make right, does car A needs to yield to car B even if car A gets to the intersection first? This is what confuses me. Looking up the right of way rule for my state, it says the car that gets to an uncontrolled intersection first has right of way. So, which right of way takes priority in this case?
Hey, Rick. I decide I have to subscribe you. I want you to help me to become a better driver. Last month, I failed the driving lesson all of a sudden and my permit is expired. I was really pissed off for not having a car and license. Now I have to walk all the way home and catch a bus. I was so damn exhausted. My life is hell.
Hi DarkJanet - sorry to hear about the unsuccessful attempt. I will do everything I can to help you achieve your goals to become a better driver and to have a car and an licence. Let me know what you challenges are and we'll start there. All the best, Cheers Rick
What Dashcam you use?
question. at a 4 way stop, if a car to my right is turning left and i’m going straight, do i have the right of way because i’m going straight or does the car turning left have the right of way because they’re to my right?
Yes it happened with me but quite the opposite.. i have failed to give right of way as it turned green for on coming traffic i turned left thinking its my turn but traffic hasn't moved so nothing happened.. but i learned a good lesson 😌
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Hi S B - Thank you for your comment and subscription. Welcome to Smart Drive Test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Kindly advise. So during a road test could it be a reason of failure, if I have right of way and I act defensively on my part to give way to others who drove offensively or I just am being cautious. As my instructor always tells me to push through if I have right of the way, or I will fail.
Hi Rick..in my recent DMV test instructor failed me for my decision at 2way stop intersection. I stopped at stop sign as per rule n was supposed to go straight but I couldn't see left side traffic in the through lane due to lot of big cars parked. I attempted safe n started slowly at 5mph to be sure that I could see left side incoming cars before going straight with full gas pedal. He perceived it as stop after stop in intersection n failed me. I was like what's my fault if I couldn't see through traffic n so started slow after stopping at stop sign. I could see nobody was coming from right side clearly though. I think left lane might be little curved or due to big heighted cars parked I couldn't take judgment may be.. Your advise would really help to clear it next time.
Do u have any videos on who has the right of way at complex intersections?
Hi Teairea Boles - thank you for your comment and query. Have a look at this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT The turning videos for complex intersections have the word "complex" in the title. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Hello Sir, I have been watching your wonderful contents for a while as I am learning to drive. I see that the the truck that turned right had most of its body on the sidewalk. Is it legal in Canada? Thank you very much!
Hi Umar Ali - thank you for your comment. That utility truck works for the City of Vernon. The guy that operates that truck has been working on those traffic lights for some time. It is not legal to drive on the sidewalk, however, the guy gets a pass because he's a city work and working on the traffic lights. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
You turn right on red light , some instructors say wait for green light.
The rule is my friend: if it's busy you can wait for the green. If it's not busy, you have to turn. See this vid: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
I Have A Question Which is The Best Way To Drive Thru A Road Construction Zone With The Road is All Torn up And Uneven?.. Trying To Avoid Damaging Your Own Vehicle And Be As Safe As possible?..
One day I had my green light and other car went through the red light!! If I wasn’t paying attention we probably could have a bad accident. Now even when I have the right of way I pay more attention to what the other car is gonna do.
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Can you please show me how to merge into tue bike lane to take a right turn be anazing 😀
Hi Legacay Zerk - thank you for your comment and query. This is the video that you seek: ruclips.net/video/pONhqb7VaVg/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick... l m a new subscriber from indonesia, l enjoy your video and opening music in particular. Where can l find this music, o if it is from a song who sing it?
In the description my friend. Welcome to the smart driver community. Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
I've had a test examiner rush me to make a turn when cars waiting were in the intersection and turning in the same direction. They gave me oints for that too
Hi rick I do have same senario as these video but my examiner failed me of giving up my right of way
Hi Kirk Vincent Villanueva - thank you for comment. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. I can't offer a comment owing to the specific nature of each traffic situation. I'm certain that you will be successful on your next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi rick can u pls show me why I have to change the lane to right side after "Turn Left
Hi Anil rana - thank you for your comment. You my friend are looking for this video: ruclips.net/video/yVtJSertVvw/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, just a question on right of way. When you're turning left, someone turning right onto that that same road has the right of way over you. But if it's 2 lane street, does he still have a right of way? would I be entitled to the left lane, and him entitled to the right lane?
Also, to change the scenario slightly, would it make a difference if theres a car parked in the right lane of the 2 lane street?
Hi Andrew - thank you for your comment, but be sure to turn into the spaces between the vehicles, not beside the vehicles. See this video: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html If there are vehicles parked in the right lane, then the right-turning vehicle has the right-of way and you must yield. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Basically if that person has the right of the way turning right into the same street that person will turn to that lane on the right which is the 2nd lane from you. So you will turn into the lane right in front of you which is the first lane. The main idea is you turn you vehicle in the closest lane.
Hi rick can you please tell me how to deal with yellow light on road test. I failed because of that mistake
Hi Anil rana - thank you for your query. This video: ruclips.net/video/jX1366utbuY/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Had failed my test today because of trouble with this but now I understand.
Hi Jordan Hill - 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. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this vid: ruclips.net/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/видео.html
PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
@@smartdrivetest now I’m really nervous😬.
@@smartdrivetest Yes, as I was behind the wheel. I could see her from the corner of my eye just putting stuff down and I kept making complete stops at intersections with no signs or traffic when I should of kept going but scanning the area to make sure I was good to continue moving.
Check out this vid: ruclips.net/video/wPUPciPP46c/видео.html Don't look at the examiner. Focus on what you're doing my friend. Good luck. Cheers Rick
Hello Rick,
I have a G road test scheduled for July 19, 2019. I have been practicing daily and I am uncertain as to what would be the best decisions to make in order to pass the road test. I have 3 questions:
1. When making a left-hand turn at an intersection (one with lights/pedestrian crosswalks etc.) I am uncertain if I should enter into the intersection and wait to make my left hand turn. Normally, I would not question this too much but I live in a small country city, and in the downtown area (especially during the summer) there are a lot of pedestrians. So my question is should I enter into the intersection and hope that I might get an opening from all the pedestrians or is it alright to not enter the intersection and wait for my opportunity to safely make the left-hand turn? I often feel pressured to always enter the intersection, but if the light turns yellow before the pedestrian crosswalk has cleared I may cut some pedestrians off and fail the test. Perhaps it would be best to not enter the intersection and wait until the green light turns red (despite potentially aggravating drivers behind me). So, really would it be alright to stop at the green light (and wait for the red) when when attempting a left-hand turn to yield for pedestrians?
2. At an all-way stop (with 4 stop signs) If I was about to make a left-hand turn and another vehicle was approaching the intersection across from me, who would have the right of way if I got there first? Must I always yield if I am making a left-hand turn, even when I got to the stop sign first and the intersection is not a light intersection (just an all-way stop)? I wouldn't want to fail because I believed this situation would give me the right of way.
3. If I entered an intersection when the light was green and could only perform a left-hand turn safely when the light turned yellow, would this be acceptable on the G road test? Sometimes upon entering the intersection, the only safe opportunity is to wait until the light has turned yellow (to ensure all traffic has stopped). Again, I wouldn't want to fail because I could only make my left-hand turn safely when the light turned yellow (once already having entered the intersection on the green light).
I would really like some clarification on these types of scenarios before I take my G road test. I would feel much more certain when to time my maneuvers and what would be acceptable during the examination.
Thanks for reading.
1. My recommendation is to stay put, any time you have your doubts, when yielding to turn left on a green circle. Unless it appears likely that you will have a chance to turn left during your cycle of green, I'd stay put behind the crosswalk. No sense in pulling into the intersection, only to get stuck with no opportunity.
2. If two oncoming vehicles approach a stop sign on their respective sides of a street, then the one who isn't turning has the right-of-way. The left turner takes a turn after the straight travelling vehicle. If both vehicles are straight travelling, or both vehicles are turning left, then they are not in conflict with each other, and can both proceed simultaneously. If you are turning left, while the oncoming vehicle is turning right, and you both have the same destination lane, then the right turner has priority. This is opposite in left-drive countries. The sidewalk-side turner has priority over the cross-traffic turner.
3. If you enter on green, you can exit on yellow, as long as you can clear on green or yellow. This is why it's best to stay put when you have a left yield on green. The entire intersection should clear before the traffic light cycle changes.
Hey Rick , I’m going for my road test this weekend I wanted to ask do you have a video that Explain The lanes you enter from a turning lane I find myself getting confused about what lane to enter coming from a turning not sure if I should be entering the mid lane or the left turning lanes I get really confused Especially when the road line marks are rubbed out
Hi Crystal Clear - 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!
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
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Hi. I have a question. If I'm turning left and the vehicle on the opposite lane turning right. and there are 2 lane (enough for my and their vehicle to turn), who has the right of way? or do we turn at the same time?
The right turner has priority. Since right turns take less time to complete than left turns, the right turner will complete their turn and inconvenience the left-turner a lot less than if it were the other way around.
Two oncoming vehicles meet at a stop sign:
1. Both go straight, or both go left = both can proceed simultaneously, since they are not conflicting with each other.
2. Car A goes straight, while Car B turns left. Car A has priority.
3. Car A turns right, while Car B turns left. Car A has priority.
The above assumes right-hand traffic like in the US and Canada.
Do u have a video about making a left turn on green but you have to yield first? I was unfortunately in a car accident (I wasn't very experienced with these types of things because I was driving with my learners permit) where I didn't gauge how far the car coming was, and turned because I thought I had enough time, and hit the other car coming. No one was seriously hurt or anything, but the accident like completely turned me off driving for like two years, but now I'm getting back into it so I can get my license finally. Also do you have anything on driving anxiety? Because mine was severe at one point but it's getting better but I'm still scared when I get on the road.
Hi JC Web - thank you for your comment and query. Sorry to hear about your crash. And yes, that will lead to trepidation around driving. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/видео.html And for turning, both left and right turns, have a look at this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT And be sure to take small steps to get back to driving. Start with parking lots and other closed circuit areas where you can just focus on driving the vehicle. Then move out to quiet residential areas. 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 so much for replying! And thank you for these videos!!
Smart Drive Test thanks for this detailed reply . I also suffer from driving anxiety .
Hi Snoody Snoody - thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I need to know how to turn on a two street lanes busy traffic
Hi Charles. Thank you for your comment and query. This playlist should help: ruclips.net/video/0RiLErSM5sk/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was confused on my right of way because as I was getting ready to turn into the big streets after the stop sign, there were two cars that were very far away on my left and right and I failed because my examiner stopped me and was like "do you not see the cars?." Which yes, I clearly did see the cars but I thought they were far enough for me to go, so I am very confused. Please help.
Hi Jennifer Cheat - 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 Have a look at this video for judging gap: ruclips.net/video/j1oQZIPkjhQ/видео.html
I'm still confused about this lesson. Is this means I should always let other car go first?
Thanks I’m a great driver
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is it better to give someone the right away than to take it? Do you fail a road test for waiting when you should go? cause I saw someone fail for not waiting.
Hi Sarena Asley - Thank you for your query. The right-of-way is always given my friend. However, on a road test, if you have the right-of-way, and the other person is giving it, you have to go. However, if the other driver or road user is not giving you the right-of-way, then you will have to give way. For you, to determine the difference, you 'll have to practice. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thank you for your response!
Hi Sarena Asley - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I saw a car exiting on the same right lane I was driving during one of my driving lesson so I kinda slow down because I wasn't sure if the driver is gonna stop or go through. But my driving instructor reminded me I am in the right of way, the other other driver has to stop and wait for me to pass, but darn the stupid driver moved forward when I was close I had to break real hard, that was close! And my driving instructor shouted at me Be careful! Didn't you see the car! I said I saw it that's why I stepped on break! I lost my mood that entire lesson!
Hi Rick, When driving in the back little streets (not the back Allies, ) there are many Cul de Sac signs. I actually live in a Cul de sac. My examiner told me to stop during my drivers test to tell me something, he pointed at the Cul de Sac sign to our right (I was not inside the CdS, just driving through), and said that " You can't drive at 50km/hr in these back streets, those guys have the right of way" . I never thought people coming out of a Cul de sac would have the right of way, haven't found that in the book. So, is there a proper way of driving through a street that has a Cul de sac Street to your right; slowing down , checking and yielding to them? No one does that in the street where I live. Thank you for your time reading my comment.
Hi Diana - could you send me an intersection address and I'll have a look on Google. I'm not sure how the vehicle on the Cul de Sac would have the right-of-way if there aren't any controls. Usually the through road traffic has the right-of-way over the cul-de-sac traffic. Anyway, if I can see the intersection, I'll be able to give you better information. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test . Thank you. I'm not sure where I was, since it was the Advanced Road Test, and hour driving to areas I didn't know. Your answer makes sense. . The examiner gave me 10 points three times for passing what he called a T intersection failing to observe conditions, which he pointed to be the Cul de Sac. I think he must have meant to reduce speed to be cautious. Thanks.
Smart Drive Test , By the way. I think your videos are the best. Great Job. Plus, you answer all the comments, that is amazing.
I literally passed my drivers test and I don’t know 😂
Hi rick! What do you do when it is a 4-way stop but there is only one stop sign? No other stop has a stop sign ? Who has the right of way and how long does the person who stops at the stop sign should wait ?
Hi Nargis - Thank you for your comment. Have a look at this video for 4-way stops: ruclips.net/video/RVgSNkvl9jE/видео.html And to be technical, if there is only 1 STOP sign, it is not a 4-way stop. What leads you to think it's a 4-way STOP if there is only one stop sign? It's like a roundabout - if there aren't 4 give way signs, than it's not a roundabout, in the technical-legal sense. However, if you're convinced it's a 4-way stop, than work with the rules for a 4-way stop. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test I meant a 4 way uncontrolled intersection sorry for the confusion! But how would I go about ?
Hi Nargis Chogle - thank you for your clarification. Is there a specific intersection of which you're thinking? If so, send me the intersection and I'll look it up on Google. That way I can give you more specific information. As well, have a look at this video - it may help: ruclips.net/video/-N_7P9oWTAA/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test I got it now! I just watched the video that u attached for me again and it answered my question!
Hi Nargis - so glad we could help. All the best, Cheers Rick
220 on the dash
Hi Ant Wavy - Thank you for your comment. All the best, Cheers Rick
If you don’t take your right of way will you fail ?
Hi Austin Beach - Thank you for your comment. You will fail for being overly cautious my friend. Why do you ask? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
The thing I don’t like with pedestrians is they shouldn’t stand right at the crosswalk if they are not going to cross. That lady was standing at the corner like she was going to cross it really confuses drivers if you are just standing there but not crossing
Where you live . please tell us
Hi Shakila Manzoor - Thank you for your comment and query. We're in Vernon, BC, Canada. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I would rather make clear road before I move into my lane, clear the intersection. Some drivers are hogs.
I was doing a practice test when another vehicle decided to drive in the Same lane as I was going I taught he was turning on the left side instead heading straight in the lane it scares me
Hi there smart driver - yes, there are times that other drivers are not going to give way, or they are going to make mistakes. Some, as you said Margaret, are belligerent. Thus, it is important to ensure the way is clear before proceeding and giving the right-of-way if you're unsure or in the least bit of doubt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
So you had the right of way but you knew the vehicle was to move before you
Hi Mankiran Kamaal - keep in mind my friend: if another vehicle insists on going first, simply let them. The right-of-way is never taken; it is always given. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest so again if 2 vehicles approach an intersection at the same time which one has the right of way ? If a vehicle wants to turn left and the vehicle on the opposite side wants to turn right?
Why did you even stop at a green light anyway?
Hi billytheking2 - thank you for your comment and query. I stopped because the utility truck in front of me turned right and immediately pulled up on the sidewalk. I stopped because I didn't know if I could make it around the corner, and to be sure I could before I committed to the turn. And as I was rolling to the stop the light went to yellow and that's when I waved for the left-turning vehicle to proceed ahead of me. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
That the reason why I failed my g2 I stop because of the pedestrian
Hell naw, hit em. They wont ever learn otherwise ;)
Then ya gotta fix your vehicle - that sounds like a pain in the butt!! Cheers Rick