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@marty47127
@marty47127 3 сағат бұрын
I have had my license for a while now but always have had anxiety. I do not drive on highways because I have a lot of anxiety about merging. To me it feels like I almost have to force myself to do something and just trust it will work. While increasing my speed and just hoping someone will let me in. I live in a high population area in NC. I also have general anxiety and fear around driving in new unfarmiliar areas. Do you have any advice? I guess my plan is to take it slow and start with things that stress me out a little less like lower traffic unfamiliar areas. Yesterday I saw a car trying to merge when their lane was ending on just regular streets and it looked like the 2 cars were competing and about to get into an accident. It was crazy to me and a big fear of mine.
@marty47127
@marty47127 3 сағат бұрын
I got into an accident trying to merge pretty shortly after I got my license and ever since I have been this way....
@sunshinejohnson8875
@sunshinejohnson8875 4 сағат бұрын
Them damn yellow lights got me, but I take my test again today😭
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest Сағат бұрын
Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt but you'll get it on the next go. Remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. See these vides too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5u2lWmijMSDb68 Good luck, All the best, Cheers Rick
@michaelvtx1
@michaelvtx1 6 сағат бұрын
I have been a technician and shop owner for 43 years in the cold climate. Hitting the button before starting will not aid in starting your car when it's cold.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest Сағат бұрын
I'm curious, what method do you recommend to help a car start in cold weather? Cheers Rick
@nitrousoxidehaha
@nitrousoxidehaha 7 сағат бұрын
Putting it on neutral is the worst idea I've heard. Sometimes, braking mid turn will make you move in one direction and unless you press down on the gas, the car won't fully turn.
@AlcyoneSong
@AlcyoneSong 14 сағат бұрын
This is terrifying. I'm travelling to Buffalo and I just wanna survive. This is useful.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 14 сағат бұрын
See this video too my friend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9eqSBacl9ndk Good luck on your trip to the snow belt. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@thescribe3184
@thescribe3184 18 сағат бұрын
I needed this. It's -8 today.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 17 сағат бұрын
Yes indeed....that is chilly my friend. Where in the world are you that it's brisk? All the best, Cheers Rick
@thescribe3184
@thescribe3184 3 сағат бұрын
@@smartdrivetest The Windy City. And my brand-new Honda CRV won't start. Thank God I have the option to work from home.
@CocoJoys
@CocoJoys 19 сағат бұрын
its unnessesary to straighten out steering wheel over and over. everything else is good though.
@justanotherguy9085
@justanotherguy9085 19 сағат бұрын
Failed my first test due to not shoulder checking. Somewhat concerningly, none of my friends or family remembered that was a law.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 18 сағат бұрын
Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt my friend. You'll get it on the next go. Alarmingly, shoulder checking is the first skill that drivers lose after getting their license. See these videos too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIKci2d5n6yngqM All the best, Cheers Rick
@tatianajohnson2784
@tatianajohnson2784 20 сағат бұрын
I passed my road test today. Your videos helped so much. ☺️
@tatianajohnson2784
@tatianajohnson2784 19 сағат бұрын
While I did hit a cone, my driving examiner did not give me an automatic fail. They just took a point off.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 19 сағат бұрын
That is awesome news my friend!! So happy we could help out. What's the plan to celebrate? All the very best, Cheers Rick PS - you passed....that's all that matters my friend. ;0)
@tatianajohnson2784
@tatianajohnson2784 19 сағат бұрын
​@@smartdrivetestI plan to celebrate by getting some frozen yogurt from Menchies or TCBY!
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 18 сағат бұрын
That's a good celebration my friend. Enjoy! All the best, Cheers Rick
@TheHumbleCreator
@TheHumbleCreator 20 сағат бұрын
So I took my driver's test today. And I failed due to the fact that I didn't slow down enough or come to a stop while turning right at a yield sign at a four-way residential intersection. I scanned my surroundings, checked my blind spots, and made sure it was safe to proceed(no cars were coming in any direction). And in my state of Iowa it is not permitted to come to a full stop at a yield sign and I believe that is the case with every state. I brought this up to my driving instructor and she insisted that I needed to come to more of a stop before proceeding through the yield signs.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 19 сағат бұрын
Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get it on the next go. Take on the feedback, slow down more at those YIELD signs, and you'll get it on the next attempt. I know it's super frustrating, but you got this. And most likely, you won't have the same examiner for your next test. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5u2lWmijMSDb68 Drop us a note if you have questions. Cheers Rick
@lenawillis2484
@lenawillis2484 Күн бұрын
Hi! A question about 3:32, obviously the car should've stopped completely instead of edging against the people walking, but should they have stopped at the intersection before turning at all and waited for them to cross, then turn? Or was it acceptable for them to simply stop infront of the people crossing? May be a silly question, but I have nobody to teach me and am trying my best to learn as a 19 year old. Thank you!
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 19 сағат бұрын
See this video my friend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3UhYqDbd19e5Y Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
@lenawillis2484
@lenawillis2484 8 сағат бұрын
@@smartdrivetest Thank you!! This channel is an absolute savior as my parents won't help me.
@FeaturedTalk
@FeaturedTalk Күн бұрын
As a new drive how to make sure you’re in the center of your lane .. can you demonstrate?
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 19 сағат бұрын
See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqjOioOBr72hiNU Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
@availablehage
@availablehage Күн бұрын
What an idiot..
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 18 сағат бұрын
Excellent example of "social driving" my friend. Policing other drivers and road users. Have an awesome day. Cheers Rick
@Hc4697
@Hc4697 Күн бұрын
Failed parallel parking is an automatic L?😧😧😧😧😧 damn I gotta get to practicing
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest Сағат бұрын
You got this my friend. Keep practicing. See this video for parallel parking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2HYcnmMmqmIoNU We believe in you. Cheers Rick
@Cernold
@Cernold Күн бұрын
Around blacks (icees) never relaxe
@alhassanibrahim-zz4sd
@alhassanibrahim-zz4sd Күн бұрын
Good, is well understood tnx. ❤
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest Сағат бұрын
That's great to hear! Happy driving. Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
@mariangrant7185
@mariangrant7185 Күн бұрын
Hello Striker!! 🥰🥰 I have michelin X Ice on my car as well and feel very comfortable with them. 😊
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 19 сағат бұрын
Those are great tires...as you know my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@garyhall8308
@garyhall8308 Күн бұрын
Say's a guy who is scratching the finish of the car with a snow brush.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest Күн бұрын
I'm curious...how else do you get the snow and ice off your vehicle? Cheers Rick
@Gonzalezluis89
@Gonzalezluis89 2 күн бұрын
If I can add one thing, I might’ve missed it in the video, But watch out for bridges and over passes, where there tends to be ice in colder weather.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest 19 сағат бұрын
That's an excellent point, thank you for the tip! And yes, get your foot off the gas on bridges and overpasses. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@Gonzalezluis89
@Gonzalezluis89 2 күн бұрын
I’m a OTR truck driver. I deal with black ice all the time. What this man just said is absolutely on point. Take notes of the info in this video it can actually save lives.
@smartdrivetest
@smartdrivetest Күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience my friend. Glad we could help spread the word. You're a true smart driver ambassador. See the full video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIrTmKyEoatpma8 "Keep the rubber side down." All the best, Cheers Rick
@robertfindley921
@robertfindley921 2 күн бұрын
Also, throw some extra clothes in the back of your car. Sweatpants, sweater, scarf, good hat, etc. In case you break down or have an accident. You'll appreciate it standing beside the car or walking for help.
@davidspannos6423
@davidspannos6423 2 күн бұрын
You only steer in the direction of a skid when it's a rear end skid to get the front back in line
@goldenretriever6261
@goldenretriever6261 2 күн бұрын
We have ABS now. Now you just slam on the brakes and hold.
@goldenretriever6261
@goldenretriever6261 2 күн бұрын
I live in the snowbelt with big hills in my area. Never owned an automatic in 30 years of driving. I always use the transmission to slow the car going down hills in the snow.
@RestorationbyRob
@RestorationbyRob 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for making these great videos
@balbzzzz1531
@balbzzzz1531 2 күн бұрын
I always bring lower gear i dont get my speed lock
@georgeanderson2506
@georgeanderson2506 2 күн бұрын
When at night or day when I’m stopped at an intersection or driveway exit where there’s not much visibility to the left or right, I open the two front windows to also to be able to listen for approaching vehicles. I also open my driver windows when I come out of my driveway in New York City where parked cars are blocking my view so that I can look for headlights at night but also listen and if I’m the day to listen and proceed with caution. Sometimes bicycles and scooters are driving in the wrong direction. I also open my window when backing up into a space just in case I were to miss seeing a pedestrian walking behind the vehicle. I feel more in tune with the situation by listening as well as looking. Any thoughts ?
@JiamingWan-j8n
@JiamingWan-j8n 2 күн бұрын
I live in Ohio, and I scheduled a driving test this Friday. I really hope I can pass it!🙏
@OyenmaAugstina
@OyenmaAugstina 2 күн бұрын
Am passing my driver once.
@christinaMarieLaynee
@christinaMarieLaynee 2 күн бұрын
Wow I'm sorry my is 220$ for liability only