005 How to Pass Your NSW P1 driving test - Roundabouts

[@Sara-rb1mk]

I used to always hesitate at roundabouts even when I had a chance to go. After a few driving lessons focusing on roundabouts and watching this video, I'm finally starting to get the hang of it and I feel so much more confident when navigating myself around a roundabout!!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Great work Sara yes keep practicing and get that entry right :)

[@MiraLizaEtis]

They need to change the rules of the round about why need to put indicator for leaving the round about no one can take the round about very straight a head no indicator left or right you go of course need indicator they can fail if you left or right without indicator not straight or left right put indicator for leaving the round about that's crazy no one driver's do that's after they have license and signal sign 3 or 5 econds is annoying giving confuse you see no one coming why you need to wait for nothing

[@dragonzord6615]

You make roundabouts seem so exciting! I could watch your driving adventures for ages :D

[@davidallen6685]

Thanks Jimbo just did my test and passed no worries. Your tutorials were essential for me to pass. Keep up the good work champion

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations David on passing your driving test!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

[@avisfurtado2413]

Jimbo your videos really helped me. You explanation is spot on and you do it so well. I kept watching your videos and ingrained all you said in my brain. Yesterday I passed my driving test on first go...so no "hopefully passed". Please keep these coming. They help new guys like us so much

[@jayversluis4481]

Got my test in 3 days , watching these on repeat 😅

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Glad i can help you out Jay :) Best of luck !

[@ronancasey3324]

How’d you go?

[@jayversluis4481]

Ronan Casey passed with 100% score!

[@AiswaryaNair89]

I passed my driving test in first go.Jus started watching your videos day before my test and gave me lot of confidence in traffic lights which I was worried about.Thank you so much

[@wingcharm-zn2eo]

I passed my P but I still find mini busy roundabout challenging. Most videos show light traffic roundabout but this video really helped me see what to watch and how to enter gap timing in a busy roundabout.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi mate congratulations on passing. Glad this video helped you out. Take care 🙂

[@TheSrikavi]

Nobody has explained this well.. gives me a lot of confidence. Thanks a lot

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Glad I can help you out :)

[@TAINE1]

Hey Jimbo. I’m going for my test in Gregory hill / smear on grange area and your videos are making me a lot more confident thank you so much

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Taine glad i could help you out :)

[@bigredcap]

Man.. your headcheck and roundabout videos reeeeaaally helped me. You are an absolute legend. I owe you a beer 🙌 passed first time 👊👊

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations bigredcap on passing 1STGO!!! Great news :) Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@bigredcap]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 legend

[@adamshanahan7935]

This explains it well cheers

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Thanks Adam. Hopefully helps you pass 1STGO :)

[@avacado3034]

Great video. Explains it really well

[@vanessanolan1900]

Thank you i pass my partical test first time today,i have manual car watching you're video help me a lot thank you❤.

[@satishone999]

Hi Jimbo, I recently passed my NSW driving test at botany and I would like to thank you from my bottom of my heart for putting up such wonderful videos. It really helped me and I would like thank you once again. Amazing work.

[@deepakt4]

That was the most amazing and helpful video I've seen on roundabouts. Myth buster as well. Thanks a lot

[@alihaiderkahloon]

Well explained Sir. If I found your channel a month ago I would have passed it earlier

[@georgeh.3835]

Thank you Jimbo for this awesome roundabout tutorial! Passed my driving test in Castle Hill today.😄

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations George on passing at Castle Hill!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@Samantha-xj8er]

I have my driving test next Friday in Weatherall Park and you genuinely make me feel so much more comfortable. Thank you for your tips and advice!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Samantha glad I could help. Best of luck next Friday ! Let us know how you go. Feel free to post any questions.

[@bhumikapatel1338]

Excellent explanation. I passed my exam in first go 👍 Thank you for your support

[@reetaghimire1959]

Hey Jimbo….thanks buddy…all of your videos helped me a lot to pass in the first go…thanks a lot…..

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Reeta on passing 1STGO!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@davidwynne3289]

Probably the best video here to safely negotiate a roundabout. I use these smarts every day. Great advice. ☝️

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Thanks David 👍

[@asadmalik4340]

Just watch you vid on 3 point turn and passed my test yesterday thank you boss❤

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@asadmalik4340 Congratulations mate on passing!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@zzsuccinazz]

I enjoyed your demonstration with comments so much and now I am looking forward to driving & taking my test, this is so unexpected LOL!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Wen feel free to ask any questions if you are not sure about something.

[@FilipinaMeetsAustralian]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 hi Sir my driving test os this coming Wednesday, and supposed to be i am using my driver instructors car but sad happen her car was smashed at the back so since I book already my test would be okay if my i used the car of my friend. As i don't want to hired any driving instructor at that day is there any problem with that will the examiner allow me to used ny friends car? Thank you in advance

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@FilipinaMeetsAustralian Yes use your friends car. Make sure of the following, the indicators and brake lights ALL work. The tyres have legal tread. The windscreen has no cracks that obscure view. The exterior headlights, indicator and brake lenses are not cracked. The car must be registered. It must not have a faulty Takata airbag. It is highly preferable that the car has Full Comprehensive Insurance.

[@FilipinaMeetsAustralian]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you,, what i know she used her car when she get a licence here as she had license from the Philippines.

[@yellowbags6817]

Thank you Jimbo for this! Sadly a lot of roundabouts in my area had tall trees and bushes so I had obstructed view of oncoming traffic. The right one was stopped and I was coming in and turns out another car was crusing along and I was marked fail. Will try again!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Best of luck next time Yellow Bags 🙂

[@yellowbags6817]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I have passed with 104 score! Thank you Jimbo, your videos really help in building my confidence for my second test :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@yellowbags6817 Congratulations Yellow Bags on passing !!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@samuelhasell7507]

Hi, I recently watched your video as I was really struggling with roundabouts, but now I seem to have the hang of them and I was able to pass my test over the weekend, so I really appreciate your help 😀

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Samuel congratulations on passing your driving test!!! So glad that my videos helped you out. Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@samuelhasell7507]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Hi Jimbo, my pleasure, and thanks for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated. Of course, roundabouts are scary and confusing for some people so it’s good that you are explaining them better for us all. Hope you stay safe too 😀

[@smuez9566]

Hello Thanks for your nice guidance and clear instructions. I have passed my driving test in 2nd attempt when I saw your video, I found my mistakes and I did it well in 2nd attempt. Thank you very much :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations S on passing !!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@zeenataezaz]

Omg and those examples at the end of the videos👍👍👍👍thanks mate!!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

No worries xeeni glad I could help :)

[@silviamurrell4170]

thanks, Jimbo I passed my Driving test today, Thanks to you.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Silvia on passing your driving test today. Great effort. Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@ausisoftball]

Thank you for your videos It helps me a lot. I just passed my test. ❤

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations mate on passing 1STGO!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@IronSeoul]

very informative more power to your channel

[@aamir1387]

Great explanation and demonstration. This video is very helpful.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Thanks Amir :)

[@aniskandel5246]

Thanks for helping pass my driving test, keep growing 🎉

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations mate on passing!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@charlieburt5443]

Thanks jimbo, I have my P1 test tomorrow! I’ll tell you how I go

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Best of luck Charlie :)

[@charlieburt5443]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 update I got them! thank you so much for all of your helpful videos! Keep it up!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@charlieburt5443 Congratulations Charlie on passing your driving test!!! Great work. Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@patrickstarfish420]

I had to watch this multiple times because im getting my test done at vicroads mooroolbark which has a triple roundabout connected.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Patrick glad I could help :)

[@patrickstarfish420]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 update i passed my second try just last week because of you and your knowledge you shared with all of us. I will recommend you with my friends that has drive tests coming up. Cheers 🤙🏽

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@patrickstarfish420 Congratulations Patrick on passing at Mooroolbark in Vic!!! Great work :) Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@AccountsConcordHealth]

Hi Jimbo, there is car on my right NEAR rounabout , May I have to obey 3 seconds rules same as right or left turn ?or Just go the car on right not at the stop line?thanks

[@havingfun5684]

I passed!! Thank you for your thorough explanation

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@havingfun5684 Congratulations mate on passing!!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@moderncaleb3923]

Two initial zones: 11:09 the Right: 1. Not there 2. Stopped 3. Or Turning Oncoming: - 1 o’clock position OR 4 o’clock exiting

[@marlossiscool]

Are there any head checks necessary at roundabouts?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

The NSW testing officers manual removed the marked head check when leaving a multi lane roundabout a few years ago. It may be advantageous to still do it when exiting large multi lane roundabouts.

[@JesperCortez]

Thanks for sharing sir God bless you ❤

[@MadirajuKChaitanya]

Very well explained. Thanks, Jimbo... :-).

[@Rejichannel15]

Hello mate, thank you for your video. I just pass my driving test. Godbless

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Renito on passing !!! Great work 👍 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 🙂

[@keshavrajpaudel]

Amazing work

[@detorresrc]

well eplained sir ty!!

[@rajitham9019]

Keep up the good work

[@anthonygirdler606]

I'm a dad supervisor trying to learn what the testers are looking for. Suspect I'm not alone. I suggest you keep in mind that learner drivers have a supervisor in the car (probably mum or dad) and direct some of your comments to us. The videos are good, and you could target them better by being aware of your parent audience.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Anthony yes very good suggestion. Yes I will reference the parent supervisors more so it also helps them teach their kids. Even some tips on the first time you take your kids out and they have never driven ever. Thanks 👍

[@anthonygirdler606]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Sounds good. First drive with my son was pretty scary for both of us. He'd never been behind the wheel. Some tips on picking a location, skills to start...everything for that first hour so the kid isn't overwhelmed and the supervisor is willing to do it again. There's some tips in the log book, but some of us are visual learners so youtube is more effective than text. Plus you have some experienced insights that are better than the book.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@anthonygirdler606 Sounds like a plan Anthony I'll work on something over Christmas. Take care :)

[@ryeuebermensch2217]

This video is so useful! 😊

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Glad it's helping you out. 👍

[@danymourad3686]

Hey mate i passed first try thanks to you, thank you so much man.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Dany on passing 1STGO!!! Great work 👌 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@yashivaji]

Thank you Jimbo

[@emilyingram9590]

Hi thanks for the video. very helpful :) i just have a few question: do i have to noticeably turn my head when going past those driveways to show that i'm scanning and also how do i show that i am noticing the hazards?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Emily when examiners mark hazards then firstly there has to be an actual hazard. So if the side streets and driveways are empty then they don't mark any head movement.. However you still need to scan left and right looking for "actual" hazards. So when there is a car in a side street or driveway particularly if they are edging forward a bit and could potentially pull out in front of you then your scanning will notice this and you will need to show some "response" to this actual hazard. This will include such things as slowing, covering the brake or actually braking if the hazard is more substantial. So in summary you need to scan left and right (even though this head movement isn't marked) to find actual hazard that will be marked with a response.

[@foxymardy]

Thanks for this video! I'm due for my test in 4 days at Gregory Hills. Would love to see an example of a full route that the examiner will get me to take for the test.

[@thecodfather5204]

I'm on the 14th same location, lemme know how it goes

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Foxymardy, I would love to do test route vids but I would prob get hassled by Service NSW. However here are some pointers. Be familiar with getting out of the test center car park. It can be hell. Also turning right in front of the Goodyear tyre place(near Gregory Hills Bunnings) can be tough, practice that. Also practice the roundabouts in Smeaton Grange, you may go in there. Lots of trucks in there. You may also head over to Narellan. Practice the lights near Hungry Jacks particularly turning right without a green arrow. There is a new course that goes over to Gledswood Hills, be careful when on The Hermitage it is 50zone. The vid I did on Roundabouts was done in Smeaton Grange and uses some of the same roundabouts on the test routes there. Hope this helps :)

[@foxymardy]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks for your tips! They took me to smeaton grange, and the hermitage. I'm so glad i didnt get to go to the Hungry Jacks traffic lights coz I only practiced it once an hour before the test and i would have failed coz i was confused. I passed with 105 marks, my vehicle positioning was not very good. Thanks again and good luck to those who are reading this right now and going for your test! As long as you know your stuff and have practiced enough, you'll be fine.

[@foxymardy]

@@thecodfather5204 I passed! I gotta say i took it the same time as 6 others and they all failed except me. I spent a month practising with an instructor, i have an overseas license but I had to learn Au laws. I'm glad I passed coz i only have one chance to pass to convert my overseas license to full license. If I failed I have to be on my red Ps. Good luck! If you know your stuff and you've practiced enough, you'll be fine!

[@foxymardy]

@@thecodfather5204 let me know how you go!

[@Preemi-k4p]

Hi Jimbo, Thanks for your videos, they have really been very helpful. I do have a question, if I'm approaching a round about and I'm on the left lane, there's another car to my right on the right lane which is blocking my view to the right, how should I make the judgement. Should I wait and let the car on the right move and then I make my own decision OR I should move if the car on the right lane moves (based on his/her judgement)?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi there. I think it's important to wait til the car on your right goes so you can see if there is any risk of collision with any traffic hidden behind that car. Particularly if you are turning left. The other car might be taking a dangerously tight gap and when they are clear that car will smash into you.

[@Preemi-k4p]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo for quick response :-)

[@Preemi-k4p]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Can we use a reverse camera in order to fix the kerbside parking, Car is a bit big so I am unable to make judgement accurately though seeing the side mirror. Will my points get deducted or fail if I use a reverse camera to fix kerbside parking(will try to follow all reverse rules)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@Preemi-k4p You can always refer to the camera. If you are reversing then you also need to check regularly the rear window over your shoulder.

[@Preemi-k4p]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thank you so much Jimbo!! Also my car has 360 degree view , is that allowed ?

[@taylorplaysgames9846]

When you exit the roundabout are u meant to head check on the exit over the left shoulder? Thanks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Taylor the examiners no longer mark this head check. I think it caused too many fails and politics took over. Certainly do it in real life with large dual lane roundabouts. I personally found it took students eyes of oncoming hazards with the smaller dual.lane roundabouts. Its your choice to do it or not but it is definitely NOT marked.

[@ryanmiller9917]

Hey, I was also wondering this, especially when exiting from the right (inside) lane, aren’t you meant to check for cars that could be in your blind spot in the left (outside) lane of the roundabout??

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@ryanmiller9917 Hi Ryan the answer is above as Taylor Plays Games asked the exact same question.

[@ryanmiller9917]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 yes I know but what is there’s a vehicle in the left lane in your blind spot when you’re exiting from the right lane or are they meant to give way to you?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@ryanmiller9917 Hi Ryan I discuss this more here from about the 8min mark onwards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OcZ4CPpLqCg9k

[@a_shrxydud]

thanks jimbo, looks like I need to remember to signal off left more often. I always do it on double lane roundabouts when turning right, but now ill do it going straight too and on single lanes. Quick question that isnt fully related to the video, when turning left or right onto a street (for example, turning left onto a road with no lines from a main road), do you have to give way to pedestrians or do pedestrians need to wait for you to finish turning?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi there you give way to people that are crossing the street you are about to turn into. So if you are turning left into a side street and someone wants to cross that side street then you should give way. This does create a hazard with cars coming up behind you who might not have noticed that you have stopped in front of them.

[@austinhulley9269]

Hi jimbo, just a quick question for instance if Im turning left at the roundabout before i go do i need to do a left head check. Thanks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

There is a bit more to it than just a yes or no answer. I covered the left check when turning in a few of the videos. If you don't have time to watch them then just check anyway and you are covered.

[@samsquadrito2108]

I have a problem with the Australia Avenue roundabout, not a standard roundabout. I am heading North going down the off ramp, before entering the roundabout the markings show left lane arrow straight and right arrow right turn. I want to take the second turn off, can i do it from the left lane???

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

I dont get there much.

[@changyuyi2873]

Hi Jimbo, thanks for the great video. If I do right turn or U-turn, do I need to give way to pedestrian in front of me? Or I only need to give way to pedestrian who is crossing the road I turn into?

[@incognitoforever1108]

i got F6 in roundabout.the oncoming truck was at clock position 3 and right side cars were at stop,i was about to turn left (from clock positiom 6 to 9) cause the truck was about taking clock position 6 to exit the turn about.when i proceed to enter the roundabout, the examiner stopped the car.can u pls explain how that was a wrong move?

[@Helloacx]

Hey jimbo, quick question: big and flat round about, good visibility, can I stay on gear 3 - just drive straight ? Or always need to go to gear 2 ? Tks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

You can but as a strategy I prefer 2nd as you will be a bit slower and able to deal with any random hazards.

[@radmanparvez6851]

Hey Jimbo. I was wondering in a multi-laned roundabout, if you wanted to turn left using the left lane, but there is a car already in the roundabout in the inside lane/lane closest to the island, would it be safe to turn left or would you get a fail item?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

I personally would wait until all the lanes are clear just in case that car does something unpredictable. If it's super busy and you won't get that then you could go on one lane clear but it will mean extra risk.

[@anthonyo5268]

hi jimbo, does this apply to small roundabouts as well? for example, when a car is going straight at 3 o'clock, is it safe for me to go even though it is a small roundabout. thanks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Anthony are you referencing a particular part of the video? Can you post back the timestamp so i can understand your question "Does this apply to small roundabouts" Does what apply?????

[@anthonyo5268]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 nah all good jimbo!! thanks for helping

[@naveenkumar11111]

Hi Jimbo, could you please guide us on the indicators to be used for different exits? For eg, when we are planning to take second exit (which is straight) what is the indicator to be used?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Naveen that is clearly explained in the video.

[@naveenkumar11111]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Sure, thank you.

[@Zainab_and_Abbas]

you mean if we are turning right and taking u-turn we need to put right indicator on and then left on for 5 secs?

[@izzatanwarsathath2915]

do i need to bring my parents at the test?, do they have to sign any other forms other than the logbook? i know that someone has to drive the car to the test so i wanted to bring a friend to drive me there and drive me back if i have to

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Izzat (in NSW) you don't need parents to attend. You need someone with a full licence to drive there. They only generally sign the logbook. The application form doesn't need them to sign just you.

[@farzanraeisinia1301]

What about the roundabouts the straight line is not positioned on 12 , it's a little bit skewed to the position 2 and the right tur is around position 4. Do we need to signal for the straight or not? Thanks.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi there yes those roundabouts I call "off centre" and often the result of the intersection being previously a T intersection that was converted into a roundabout. If the forward exit is really skewed bad then I would prob suggest a right signal then left to exit. It really depends on the situation.

[@farzanraeisinia1301]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thsnks a million mate 🙏

[@leronglin7077]

Hi Jimbo I have a question: so for those small one lane roundabouts, do I have to give way to the guys on the right who aren't in the roundabouts yet? What I thought was they have to give way to me because I am in the roundabout first, but after getting honked a few times I am not sure anymore...

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Lerong yes they are meant to give way to you but it's not the way it works in practice. A whole video could be devoted to this issue. In practice just give way to the right and oncoming right. If there is a risk of collision then don't enter.

[@leronglin7077]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thank you so much

[@saqlainsaleh2010]

roundabout exit signal in straight means (left signal) is that Jimbo?Thankyou

[@kerfuffleYes]

Can you please make some videos about castle hills roundabout it’s so confusing..... About his instructions I need to go right and I. Was watching right side but one car is coming from other side my examiner press break .... I fail

[@zaestarrsedits4172]

Yes Please can you make some videos about castle hills roundabouts

[@awaisahmad-australia5521]

Hi Do I need to check over shoulder along with signaling left in a double lane roundabout when exiting from the right lane. Please advise. Thanks kindly

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

It's explained here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OcZ4CPpLqCg9k

[@learnerdrivernsw7365]

About 1:25, suppose Car A approaches the roundabout from 9 o'clock, before Car B at 6 o'clock. You mention that according to rule, Car B should give way to Car A, though it does not happen. Do I understand the "does not happen" part correctly that, the "scenario" mentioned above does exist and the rule suggests that the "first one to approach (even if from left) has the right of way", however in practice drivers act against this, causing Car A to give way to Car B, and Car B to enter the roundabout assuming he has the right of way? If this is the case, and you are at 6 o'clock, with a steady stream of cars from 3 o'clock (which are not held back by any cars from their right), how long should you wait before you enter?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Learner yes you are describing what actually happens. Just know there is no "right of way". It's always interpreted as who "gives way". I often use instead of "right of way" the term "priority" as this shows the other side of "who gives ways". With the roundabout what should happen is that your Car B (6oclock)you should approach the roundabout with the mindset of giving way to your car A (9oclock) because Car A will be able to enter it first. But it never plays out that way. Car A always gives way to Car B. I don't know why they don't rewrite the rules. To answer your question, if you are at the roundabout with a steady stream of cars entering from the right then don't go. Enter as I explain in the video.

[@manjushrikulkarni1351]

Hi Gembp, I gave my nsw unrestricted driving license test 10 days back and failed due to giving way to pedestrians on refugee island. Actually they were waiting there and there was refugee island with zebra stripes.Examiner said that I shouldn't give way on refugee island. You are all videos are helpful but I can't find any video mentioning rules for refugee island. Can you please advice what are rules for the same?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi there yes with pedestrian refuge islands , the pedestrians have to give way to cars, so don't stop at these unless the pedestrian is unsafely about to walk out in front of you.

[@sefrutheproducer]

Hey is there a way to get a driving test with you? Where are you located?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Dj I am in the Macarthur area. Gregory Hills is the test centre I use.

[@sefrutheproducer]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 wow that is my area 🤣 how can I contact you for a lesson?

[@jamesxu7582]

Hey Jimbo, a question about entering roundabouts, say its fairly busy with cars waiting on the right to go in and incoming cars coming into the roundabout from opposite direction, do you have to wait for the incoming car, that is going straight to fully exit or can you go when its halfway in the roundabout and you know its going straight?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi James if the oncoming car is starting to exit then yes go. You need to get the timing right. If you wait til that car fully exits then you will miss this opportunity.

[@MrShabadpreet]

very well explained, Thanks!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Thanks you :)

[@dominicfichera5602]

Hey Jimbo ! Love the videos. Just wanted to know if I should exit signal on single lane roundabouts.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Dominic my thoughts on the exit signal are that even though examiners don't mark single lane ones you should still do it as it helps you to make it habit so you don't forget to do it on the dual lane ones that are marked.

[@MrTV-bd7xi]

Are you required to headcheck on your left when leaving a roundabout?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hello Mr Tv check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OcZ4CPpLqCg9k

[@MrTV-bd7xi]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks for the fast reply, will do!

[@rajindersinghsidhu5229]

Should I give left signal on every roundabout when we about to exit?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Rajinder yes signal left out of all roundabouts where practical. The examiners only mark the multi lane ones though.

[@lessgo3964]

What about single lane round about ? My instructor says exiting single lane roundabout is not needed when going straight. When turning right you only need your right indicator on when exiting existing . Please help

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hello Len i discuss this at 4:02

[@doringgoding6467]

Nice one, so we don't really have to fully stop at the roundabout even if there is no car?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Doring only stop if there is no safe gap.

[@doringgoding6467]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you so much for your help. Subsribed now☺️

[@salena8979]

When is it needed to shoulder check at roundabouts . cheers

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Examiners don't mark shoulder checks but of you are exiting a very large multi lane then check left shoulder

[@deana777]

you exit-singled even when going straight. is this because it was a dual lane roundabout? 5:52 also, are exit-signals only necessary when you're in the inner lane?

[@foxymardy]

doesnt hurt to signal, i signaled even in a single lane roundabout. definitely have to signal when going straight in multi lane roundabout. Thats why my instructor told me

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Yes exit signal when going straight. Do it on all single and dual lane (both lanes). The examiners don't mark the signal lanes but just do it anyway.

[@deana777]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thank you both for your replies. How about if it's dual-laned, but there's no left exit to the roundabout when going straight? (So it's only a straight exit or a right exit) Sorry for the overload of questions

[@thecodfather5204]

@@deana777 I get what you mean, I say its best to still indicate off for the test

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@deana777 yes still exit signal.

[@antheaw2891]

As a learner who has had a lot of close calls on roundabouts this was so helpful! I often get really stuck if there are no cars turning off to block the flow of traffic, like if the ones on the roundabout keep going around to exit on the left and the ones to my right are all going straight, how do you know when to enter the roundabout then??? I hate having to just find a small gap in traffic and floor it into the roundabout, shoving myself in because it feels so risky!! Are there any tips for that? Tysm!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Anthea yes when roundabouts are busy they can be hard to get into. Sometimes you can be waiting for a while. Practice makes perfect and in time you will get better at entering these by getting the timing right.

[@awdady600]

When you do the left signal exit,do you need to check shoulder too?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

You can if you want . It's not marked.

[@shramiac]

Jim, if you find yourself approaching a standard two lane, 4 exit roundabout in the outside lane and you realise you should be in the inside lane, can you legally change to the inside lane on the roundabout, between the first & second exits (so you can make a right turn), if you can do so safely and without impeding any other vehicles? Cheers.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Shramiac you cant change lanes within the roundabout. They have divider lines you cant cross.

[@rahusphere]

Hi, Where in Sydney are you located. Can I book a session with you please. Thx

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hello Anony I'm in Macarthur area and teach manual. If that happens to suit you then let me know.

[@sharlaheliz7836]

Hey jimbo! i was told by a friend who has their Ps that just before i go through a roundabout that i have to do full behind head checks on either side or itll count as 1 strike. is this true? it seems unnecessary and unsafe.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

You need to check the roundabout but the head movement is not marked.

[@venkatb318]

Thank you

[@hikitty160]

Hi Jimbo, just to clarify - if there are cars waiting to come into the roundabout both straight ahead and on your right, do you have to wait for them to enter before going in? I.e. do they have right of way?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Siobhan the answer to your question is not a simple yes or no. To answer you would be to retell the video again and would take alot of text here. So the answer is in the video.

[@lundengreen4438]

How do you know if you will be approaching a double laned roundabout and need to change lanes? Some of the single roundabouts here have two lanes that suddenly merge into one at the roundabout entrance

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Linden normal merge/lane change rules would apply. Have you got a google maps link to an example I could have a look at ?

[@adambiv100]

Didn't say spotto at 6:11, is that a fail item?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Should be.

[@sumaiyajafreen4610]

Hi Jimbo, I had my exam today. Unfortunately I wasn’t successful due to immediate fail item. I am still confused with the scenario: I was instructed to take the first exit. I saw a white car (it was on the 4 o’clock position) blocking the way for the grey car coming from my left , so I took the chance and immediately started to proceed. By the time I was almost out towards exit, the grey car entered. Could you let me know what I did wrong? 🥺 Also while leaving the kerb, I have counted 5 seconds indicator, head check and proceeded yet got a signal error. 🥺

[@vinayaktiwari4383]

mate nicely explained..there always a confusion with the rules stating "give way to all cars in a roundabout" ..why to give way to ones at 1-2 o'clock when you have saf gap !

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Vinayak it's more give way to car in the roundabout if there is a risk of collision, so that's why cars at the 1 o'clock position are not a risk of collision so you can enter before they get to 3 o'clock.

[@meekhaider4852]

Hey Jimbo, just got a quick question. So I'm aware that we must give way to busses when they are pulling out of the bus stop and are indicating right, but what about when the bus is indicating left and has just pulled into the bus stop. Do I still gave way?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Meek if the bus has just pulled in then cautiously go past if safe.

[@moolchan7158]

While doing the u turn on the roundabout, do we have to indicate right 1st then left when exist?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Mool yes that is correct.

[@moolchan7158]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you jimbo

[@timphoto83ec]

No head check left on the inside before turning left at 6:50 ????? What if a bike was coming through?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hello traveller I'm assuming the spot you mean is just before 6:50 when I'm about to turn left at the roundabout. A left blindspot Headcheck is not necessary as I am so close to the left gutter.

[@timphoto83ec]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 My thoughts also but my son had that on included as a fail. Love your vids though and im still learning even at 58 with no accidents living in the city.Cheers

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@timphoto83ec If the examiner marked a head check error for a left turn then there would have been more room on the left side. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@faridsoltanpor8303]

Thanks🎉

[@thecodfather5204]

Few questions here, At 6:04 you are staying in the right lane, on my test should I get in the left lane or just stay in the right? (I'm doing my test in Gregory Hills. I figure the road is not long and should be okay to stay in the right) At 6:46 you change lanes after turning off the roundabout. Is it okay if you don't indicate for 5 seconds before changing lanes there because you are about to run out of space? At 5:47 if that car had taken off quicker and crossed that white line, should you still go? Sorry for being a nuisance, just want to make sure. Thank you

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi NoAustralianbias thank you for your questions. At 6:04 yes i am staying in right hand lane because of the parked cars further up. In Smeaton Grange with the dual lanes there are always parked cars in the left lane. (the rule keep left doesn't apply unless the speed limit is over 80km/h). So its ok to stay in the right lane. At 6:46, the 5 second signal rule is only for leaving the kerb, so a few flashes in that tight space for the lane change will be ok for the test. Make sure you cross after those thicker lines unless the parked cars are too close and there is no room. If that is the case then you can cross over them if there is no room. At 5:47, yes if that white car was off the mark quicker then it wouldn't be safe. I had a very narrow window to get going. If you miss the gap, leave it and look for another. Hope this helps.

[@thecodfather5204]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Yes, thank you!

[@anon-842]

Say I am stopped outside a single lane roundabout, there is a car on the right stopped just outside too, and there are no other cars, do I need to give way to the car on the right or is this just a myth?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

If that other car is stopped you can go. If that other car starts moving then give way.

[@Gabrielle5th]

do i also do an exit signal when i go straight on a roundabout?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Well what does it say in the video ?

[@Gabrielle5th]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 video says exit signal even straight, but i'm just confused what if its a small and short roundabout? does it still apply?

[@melisaharbas2080]

When you are proceeding straight in a roundabout, do you have to indicate ? And do you have to change the indicator anytime when going in or exiting a roundabout whether your doing a u turn or just turning in any direction ?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Melisa i really think that if you watch this video the answer is very clear.

[@iggyecho1]

you don't have to indicate if you're only going straight! for u-turn or right turn, have your right indicator on until you are exiting, at that point you must exit signal by flashing your left indicator :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@iggyecho1 Who told you not to exit indicate when going straight?

[@melisaharbas2080]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 just watched it again, i must of missed it the first time.. thankyou :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@melisaharbas2080 Hi Melisa fantastic!!! Thanks for watching :)

[@psrpsrpsr4614]

When you turn into that round about in 9:20 you just indicate left and go on to the far lane without indicating right (?) I get so confused at roundabouts :(

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

The left turn I did at the round about just prior to 9:20 I did indicate right to change lanes. I'm am unable to jump directly to that right lane due to the thick divider line that is between the left and right lanes.

[@maxgibson7662]

how early do you need to indicate when coming up to an intersection and how long do you have to indicate for when diverging?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Max the testing officers manual says in relation to signalling and turning to give "sufficient warning". That is pretty subjective. Just do at least 5 seconds before you turn. Be careful with left turns though. If there is a street or busy commercial driveway close to your left turn then dont signal left until you have passed this driveway. When diverging, signalling at least 3 flashes will be sufficient. Do this prior to actually diverging.