such helpful videos got my test next week so im bingeing these. thanks
@RioDrivingSchool14 сағат бұрын
@@Keysarr very best of luck!! 🙏
@aamnaafzal22823 күн бұрын
The speed limit is 40 when turning to left from London road at traffic lights. See 36:48.
@aamnaafzal22825 күн бұрын
Hi Paul. Just a question that if the round about is clear and we are sure that no one is coming, can we cross it in 3rd gear? What are your recommendations and what does highway code say about it?
@RioDrivingSchool3 күн бұрын
@aamnaafzal2282 a roundabout is a junction and we can deal with a junction in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear, whatever is appropriate for the road and traffic conditions 👍
@aamnaafzal22823 күн бұрын
@ brilliant. My driving instructor said that I have to be in 2nd when I am approaching the round about. But I feel safe/more secure when I am in third.
@charliehodgkins458116 күн бұрын
what a dreadful driver that brad person is awful
@ciara909516 күн бұрын
Coming from the Wobaston road towards Bee lane would you indicate right at the island I've been told 2 different things
@RioDrivingSchool3 күн бұрын
@ciara9095 it is a very good question. Are you using the middle lane?? Some examiners like to see a right signal - but to me, I think it might confuse a road user in lane 3. If you're in the RH lane, then yes, use a right signal.
@ciara90953 күн бұрын
@RioDrivingSchool yes middle lane. My instructor failed me on a mock because I didn't indicate right at the island, and I didn't indicate because I also thought it would be confusing to drivers in the right lane. I'm just glad I didn't have to come from that way on my test 😂
@RioDrivingSchool3 күн бұрын
@@ciara9095I can't imagine an examiner regarding this as a fail. So have you passed now? 👍
@ciara90953 күн бұрын
@RioDrivingSchool yes, first time 1 minor. I went over Vine Island but only staying on the A449 Stafford Rd.
@RioDrivingSchool3 күн бұрын
@@ciara9095 wonderful news. Congratulations 🎊
@darawali613223 күн бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@RioDrivingSchool23 күн бұрын
It's approx. 3.30 am, and you're prepping. Thats commitment 🤜🤛
@ishadhillon750525 күн бұрын
Why at 19:50 you marked Lichfield exit as 3rd exit and not the 4th exit. Can you please comment and explain. Thank you xxx
@RioDrivingSchool25 күн бұрын
@ishadhillon7505 the second exit is the dual carriageway - it looks like x2 exits but really it should be counted as just x1 exit because there is x1 exit to leave, and x1with a 'no-entry' sign on it - for traffic coming off the dual carriageway from the other side of the roundabout. Hope that helps. It confuses many people. Thanks for bringing that up. 👍
@imsubbingtoeveryonewhosubs47126 күн бұрын
22:00 , the whole beginning he uses left lane for going straight, 23:15 national speed limit roads - you cant pull out of them in second gear/u need to have good abservation and pull out in first gear.
@Zindagiintheuk26 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot really helpful
@anamariarotaru02Ай бұрын
Great to see new content, Paul! I hope you're doing well!
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@@anamariarotaru02 awwww Anamaria!! It is lovely to hear from you! How is life? Are you driving around with Cristian now? 🙏
@sibriers5254Ай бұрын
Brilliant to see you doing these videos again Paul, keep them coming... 👍😎
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@sibriers5254 thanks Si mate. We need to do yours!! 🙏😆
@DaaaiNTYАй бұрын
glad to see the videos are back, passed my test last week but its still fun to watch haha!
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@@DaaaiNTY bless you. Thanks for still subscribing!! More to follow 😆👍👍
@olycynkitchen831Ай бұрын
In a place written school zone with no speed limit visible, and on a weekend, is it safe to do 30 or stick to 20
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@olycynkitchen831 are school halls ever hired out at a weekend, for say, a karate class? You never know what might be happening. I'd still be cautious. If on test, tell the examiner what you're doing and why. 👍
@corruptive4914Ай бұрын
Appreciate the videos Paul, passed first time today at featherstone ✅
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@corruptive4914 that's wonderful news! Congratulations 🎊 I am super happy that I was able to help you in some small way 🤜🤛
@corruptive4914Ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool 🫡 Darren recommended the videos, top bloke, thanks again Paul 👊
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@corruptive4914 tell Darren Thanks!! 🙏
@DaaaiNTYАй бұрын
need some more of these Paul
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@@DaaaiNTY I'll get back on it 👍👍
@FiizzaayyАй бұрын
Enjoyed this and the music lol
@AndrewCahill789Ай бұрын
For the serious fault on the speeding , id like to know what speed he went , or how long would an instructor give you if you creep over the speed limit to rectify it before it becomes a serious fault.
@BigmachineBАй бұрын
Tomorrow is my test date . I think this video will help me lot
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@@BigmachineB fingers crossed 🤞 best of luck!!
@thestormwayАй бұрын
I had my practical test today at Lichfield and I passed. This was the last mock test I watched yesterday. Your videos helped me a lot with familiarising Lichfield routes and things to be aware of. Thanks a lot !
@RioDrivingSchoolАй бұрын
@thestormway awww that's so lovely!! I am very pleased for you, and I am thankful that my video helped you a little. Stay safe!! 😊
@thestormwayАй бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool Thank you 😊
@clairejones59442 ай бұрын
Has Heather passed yet. Be good to know
@RioDrivingSchool2 ай бұрын
@@clairejones5944 a long time ago!! 👌👍
@RioDrivingSchool2 ай бұрын
Already ahead of you! See route #4 onwards 👍
@suhail84zaman2 ай бұрын
This test route is not clear as there is lot of sunshine in camera also the screen is small as it is split in 2. If you can upload with full screen view of the road with your voice in the background, it will be great.. But thanks for your work, it really helps..
@taraatkins57722 ай бұрын
Thank you for these videos! I passed my test today in Lichfield, these videos helped me out big time!! Thanks again, I enjoyed watching them!
@RioDrivingSchool2 ай бұрын
@taraatkins5772 congratulations!! I am glad you found the content useful. 😊
@therealpro96462 ай бұрын
Is swan road outside the test centre a 30mph road? Feel like there’s no where that tells the speed of that road
@RioDrivingSchool2 ай бұрын
@therealpro9646 Yes, 30mph MAX. If you are heading toward BIRD Street you'll have to go considerably slower due to the potential pedestrian activity next to the park. There are also loads of parked cars up there, reducing the width of the road. 👍
@carlhole-maloney32493 ай бұрын
My test is in 6 weeks at Lichfield.
@seunoni56303 ай бұрын
Your videos were very helpful 😊 Thank you very much
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@@seunoni5630 thank you for telling me 👍
@muhammadatiah19743 ай бұрын
mate you are the best instructor in the world!!!
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@@muhammadatiah1974 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for that. Made my day!! 🙏
@alexandruroman77243 ай бұрын
Many thanks, very helpul to be ready for my day test 🥰
@alexandruroman77243 ай бұрын
Many thanks, very helpful 🥰
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@alexandruroman7724 thanks very much 🤜🤛
@garydavies6013 ай бұрын
I'm just starting my ADI, can I take the test at Lichfield?
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@@garydavies601 yes, absolutely 💯
@garydavies6013 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool I shall give you a call later.
@seunoni56303 ай бұрын
Hi Rio, what's the speed limit on the road at the right turning after leaving the test centre.
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
30mph
@zedzino113 ай бұрын
Just wanted to leave a message and say thank you for the videos and advice I passed first time Friday 12th July 8am test. I had a handful of minors allot of commercial trucks on the road very busy school morning. I had no sleep and I was stressed BUT I stayed composed and remembered to do those mirror checks and drive the best I could. So thank you for the video’s and helpful advice especially in the comments. I look forward to watching more videos from you in the future. Thanks again Paul 👊🏼
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@zedzino11 oh wow!! Wonderful news!! Congratulations 🎊 👏 Hard work pays off. I am very pleased for you. Stay safe on the roads; when you're somewhere unfamiliar, slow down so you have more time to gather information. Now the real learning begins!! Take care 🤜🤛🚗
@willward67743 ай бұрын
I passed on the same day at the same time !!!
@zedzino113 ай бұрын
@@willward6774 Yoooooooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 wait wait wait in the waiting room did you sit near the window with your instructor and one of you said it was quiet in the room something along those lines because of how awkward the room was?
@willward67743 ай бұрын
@@zedzino11 yeah that was me pal, it was so awkward 😭😭 glad you passed tho well done
@HoneywoodDrive3 ай бұрын
great vid thanks. i have my adi part 2 tomorrow!
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@ixmrpurplexi6657 hey!! Very best of luck to you. 🤞
@minipatel30004 ай бұрын
Can you help me with cannok motorway roundabout and Stafford road round about going to codsall
@RioDrivingSchool3 ай бұрын
@minipatel3000 thanks for your request. I'll try to cover this for you asap. 👍
@zedzino114 ай бұрын
7:15 when he indicated to turn right I done the same during a mock test and I was told thats a fault because I indicated too early it would’ve looked like to the instructor/ other cars I’m turning right to enter the petrol station is this true?
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
@zedzino11 an extremely fussy examiner might think this, but I doubt it. There are many places like this. Besides, did your signal affect anybody in a way not intended?
@zedzino114 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool none it was the exact same scenario there might have been more activity on the road it was around 3pm I believe but my instructor has said it and It was a treated as a silent mock test. But when I was told the fault my whole focus dropped because it made me more nervous. I have encountered less than a handful of scenarios like this where you’re about to turn right near traffic lights but before then theres a road or a petrol station to the right. I just don’t know what the right way of handling the signal in these situations is?
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
@zedzino11 if there is a road before the traffic lights, I'd delay using my indicator. One exception: if you're on a very fast moving road and there are x2 turns bery close together (this happens in Featherstone). If you're only worrying about service stations or entrances to nursing homes, for example, I'd only worry if another road user was attempting to exit from that place. Simply ask yourself - did my signal confuse anybody? You won't go far wrong. 👍
@zedzino114 ай бұрын
6:30 at the start of this road you’re asked to pull of to a safe location. I made the mistake of pulling up at the start parking opposite the dentist. But at this time stamp where the van is, in those parking bays are we allowed to park there?
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
Absolutely.
@emmanuelaluko45114 ай бұрын
Got my test in weeks time gonna be banging these videos they are really good will update when I do my test
@henrywaite69102 ай бұрын
How u get on? Got mine friday
@BraddersVee4 ай бұрын
Cheers for all of the test route videos. Was very useful
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
Glad you found them useful 🙏
@zedzino114 ай бұрын
14:00 and 16:43 what should the minimum speed be because they’re similar country roads the second road aka the second time stamp its more rough in terms of pot holes whats the minimum speed you can get away with as its national speed limit. My issue is with gear change and being told off for not driving the national speed limit if that makes sense so I can’t multi task in terms of navigating and speeding up on these roads. Any advice? Could you make a video regarding this?
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
It's a difficult question to answer, because you are expected to drive to the road and traffic conditions. IF you are holding up traffic by driving too cautiously, you would potentially get a SERIOUS fault. If you have a concern about this, I'd say to the examiner, 'I know it's a NSL road here, but I'm taking it a little bit slower due to the rain/lack of vision/pot holes...' that way, they would know you know what you're doing 👍 doing a video on this is a superb idea. Thank you. I'll try to get it done ASAP
@zedzino114 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool I use to watch your video’s for the routes now it’s more about watching the skills of the learners and how you correct them. Literally had a bad mock test today on this very route and I felt like I’m pressured to go higher gears and it makes me forget all other things I should be aware of. I think I’m the worst driver ever being told off*. Honestly I feel bad always commenting because I try to communicate to the instructor about these things and I’m told off more. I feel rushed on mock test routes especially today but thank you for the tip I will mention this for the test coming up if they chose this route. But your explanation makes allot of sense. Thanks and keep up the amazing vids Paul.
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
Where are you based?
@zedzino114 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool Walsall
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
I have a few Instructors over there who might be able to help you out if you need a fresh pair of eyes on you 👍
@Kristian8644 ай бұрын
Well done Hannah and the funniest ADI part 2 I have ever seen lol. I'm now waiting for my ADI part 2 which is (On hold)
@RioDrivingSchool4 ай бұрын
Watch the one she did in Lichfield. 🤣👍
@emmanuelbibleanimation5 ай бұрын
Mobile Christmas Tree 😂
@janejikeme67755 ай бұрын
Pls how can i take a mock test with you?
@MH-ef7oj5 ай бұрын
Did she pass her test? I hope she did. My test is on Friday in Lichfield, and I'm feeling nervous. Your videos are so helpful for familiarising myself with the road. Thank you
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
Yes! She passed first time!! Zero faults!! 🙏
@MH-ef7oj5 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool Amazing! Chuffed for her - she is fun. :) Is Lichfield normally busy in the morning at 8am?
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
@@MH-ef7oj anywhere sill be busy at 8am. Think of kids going to school and people getting to work. Best avoided if possible, but certainly OK if you're a confident driver!
@MH-ef7oj5 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool I am just thinking, as it's half term then should be less busier? I am keeping my fingers crossed - thank you.
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
@MH-ef7oj definitely reduced traffic. I hope you've experienced heavy traffic flow, just in case 😉👍
@zedzino115 ай бұрын
16:00 When I went on this route this week instructor stated because its a stop sign the car should’ve been stopped with handbrake and neutral then assess to turn left. He said it was a serious fault for not doing that. I done the exact same thing just as her brake clutch down into first and assess left and right before turning left and moving off. Question is it a fault for not stoping at the sign with a handbrake and putting the car into neutral? He said the examiner would see it as a serious fault.
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
You have to STOP the car at the line. All 4 wheels must stop. You do not have to apply the hand brake or select Neutral.
@tovveo5 ай бұрын
21:55 cars were on your side, would you not of failed for not giving way to that skoda? the only reason i can see you not giving a fault there is because it was over a hill you just seen them and you were going fairly quick and itd be abrupt to brake maybe?
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
He was fully committed when he saw the car approach, and could only pull over when there was space to do so. No fault recorded. 👍
@sabahhhh.x92505 ай бұрын
So appreciative of these videos began watching these talk through videos and watched this yesterday passed my test 1st time today really recommend these videos to anyone doing this first time 🎉
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 I am very pleased for you! 🙏
@zedzino115 ай бұрын
4:55 where should she have pulled over. I’ve been told its a serious fault for the same mistake during my mock test. I was frustrated because at the time I didn’t know where else I could park on this road when going up the hilly road junction. Should she have parked before the hill or after somewhere after the parked cars?
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
When an examiner asks you to oull over you can take your time and find a suitable location. In this particular case, I would of travelled further up the road, past the junction on the right.
@zedzino115 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool 7:14 shes turned into the junction on the right but where specifically is it allowed for your to pull over
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
@zedzino11 at 7.14 as you say, she has turned right on to Eastern Avenue. An examiner would not be asking you to pull over there.
@zedzino115 ай бұрын
@@RioDrivingSchool I understand what you mean now I realised that its not a place to pull over but would this road at 11:06 would that be a good time to pull over to the left? Because you said when its safe to do so because this is a quiet road would it be ideal to pull over there? Also, could you add timestamps for major and minor faults in the description or on the video and can the explanation’s that are on the screen can they be added to the description. I personally think it would help. Thanks
@MarkSibanda-hz4st5 ай бұрын
Great video
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@BeakerHoneydew5 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and I love the relaxed style of your teaching, thanks for making these videos.
@RioDrivingSchool5 ай бұрын
Awww bless you. That comment has made my day already. Thank you 😊
@JoelStatham916 ай бұрын
Thanks for these videos Paul they’re really helpful for the build up to my test. Quick question, around 24:25, is the correct procedure to stop at the first solid white line perpendicular to the road or should you stop in the area before the cycle lane if the light is on red?
@RioDrivingSchool6 ай бұрын
Hello Joel, if the lights are on red, you stop at the first stop line just as I did on the video at 24.28. This is the correct procedure. To stop before the cycle lane would not be correct and would cause a confusion, possibly a crash, because other road users would not expect you to stop early. Hope this is what you mean, and I haven't misunderstood your question. Interesting one, that! Best wishes