006 FAQs Part 002 What are all the fail items?

In this video I go through all 19 fail items that can happen in the NSW P1 driving test.
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[@anthony_bartolo]

Someone I know got a bit nervous and let their speed slip on the test, but that wasn't even the worst part. A cop got them on the radar and they got suspended. It was the first time I heard of a learner getting penalised for speeding.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Yes it does happen.

[@brettweerasooriya3776]

That's insane!

[@kr35t6]

2:42 that bloke got lost and can’t find the entrance to the supermarket.

[@marcosbenjaminsastre2668]

5:32 That was funny haha.. Examiner: "Do a 3 point turn" / You: "Nah, too complicated, lets just do left turns around the block".. Thanks for the great content, looking forward to that mock test video. Maybe it could be helpful if someone else drives (ideally one of your students) and you do the examiner role, showing when the driver fails and why

[@samuelleask1132]

:D

[@cooked_by_jake]

You are a legend for what you do! I passed today and I’m over the moon. Thank you!!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Jake on passing today !!! Great work :) Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@Yukiko0maeda]

Thank you so much. I got my P in the first go today. Forever grateful to you.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Bindi on passing 1STGO today!! Glad I could help you out. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

[@greykirkaldy8253]

watched your video last night and passed my test first try today! thanks legend!!!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Hannah for passing 1STGO!!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and stay safe 🙂

[@thecodfather5204]

I have my test on the 14th at 10:35. These videos are coming out a perfect time, thank you

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi NoAustraliaBias. Glad I can help. I should have both 3pt and Reverse Park out by then. But please take note of the Headchecks one.

[@thecodfather5204]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Yeah I've watched them all. Thanks

[@sowrinvora1]

Hello ... your videos are magical I think .. the small tips and logics are so amazing that I just happened to see all your videos yesterday and today I cleared my test in first attempt at Silverwater .. obviously I did practice as well earlier .. but your sessions give insights as what is required and why ... clears all doubts Great work !! Carry on !!! Best wishes mate !!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Sowrin it makes me happy to hear that i have helped you get your licence. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

[@random19911004]

It sure is useful to know the fail items. I did my test back in 2010, and I did pass on the first attempt (did not keep the score sheet to know my exact score, I just put it on a table at home and it was probably thrown out as paper junk a week after). I knew the rules pretty well (well enough to pass). But I probably could have been even sharper on the test if I had read through and understood the score sheet completely before I attempted the test. I knew the general rules around not crossing unbroken lines, and not blocking intersections etc. It's good to see how they relate to fail items on the score sheet. When I attempted the test, I knew a bit about the score sheet (since the handbook is broken up into categories like 'speed management', 'control', 'hazards', etc) but I did not know about the actual mechanics of the score sheet, how it is filled out. Also, I thought everyone had to a reverse park. I was only made to a do a kerbside stop (on a steep slope, so it required a hillstart) and a three point turn. I did not realise that the examiner only chose one of three point turn or reverse park. I can even remember back to my test. At the start of the test, there was a main intersection with two sets of lights. I remember crossing the first, and being worried about being stuck blocking the intersection on the second light. I also picked my test time to be around 2.30 - 3.30pm (since that was the only time available) not realising that it would be peak time at end of school day, and in the test I had to drive past and cross a main road near a school while it was packed with parents picking up students. I realised why it was the only time available after I did the test lol. So many things I did that made my test harder than usual, but I still past on the first go!.

[@random19911004]

Also, whenever anyone claims they 'had bad luck' on a driving test, it is usually because they got a fail item, which means they broke a fundamental rule. Yes, it might have been a 'small error' to make in the moment and easy to do, but it was still against the fundamental road rules. It's not hard to follow foundational stuff like 'don't cross unbroken lines'. I remember the first time I read that in the rule book. It was burned into my brain from then on (I am a very detailed oriented person). Your channel also helps me makes sense of the tv show 'Driving Test' (even though its based in Northern Territory, the rules and testing procedures are fairly consistent). Wish they would make more seasons of Driving Test. They only made one, and then they just run it on repeat.

[@yashivaji]

Lovely

[@shimaaserour3209]

Hi jimbo, i said hi at the nsw service greogery hills, passed my driving test on 16th of december first go at west gosford Thank u so much keep going

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Shimaa for passing 1STGO at West Gosford!! Nice to meet you the other day and glad I could help you out :) Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

[@kishorsharma7952]

Hi Jimbo I had been watching your videos for some time now and it helped me a lot I had my test yesterday and passed it with no any mistakes Thank you so much and keep up the great work 👍

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

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

[@WatsonLaeki]

Thanks jimbo for your videos I've passed second go🎉

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

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

[@rastamahn9104]

Thank you Jim. Your videos really helped me get my Ps today. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work mate. God Bless! :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Rasta on passing your driving test!!! Great effort :) Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@bhaveshpatel7978]

Hi Jimba You are champ.. I see your all video and First go I got the Full licence today. Your rules description and example are brilliant for all kind of traffic condition. I think you deserve Hats off Dear Thanks Bhavesh Patel

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

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

[@jjuni_9]

Thanks Jimbo, I have been watching your channel a lot, I do hope I will pass my road driving test next week 😊

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Best of luck 🤞

[@faridsoltanpor8303]

Thanx bro.😊

[@chiragmunjal4296]

hey man,how are you? thankyou for making these videos ,i passed my driving test today because of these videos . legend

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Chirag on passing today!!! Great work. So glad I could help you out. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

[@hunny282]

Hi Jumbo, How are you? I am from Blacktown, NSW. I watched your videos and I got passed at First test. You are great instructor. Thanks a lot.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Hunny for passing 1STGO at Blacktown!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe ☺️

[@Jennawxyz221]

Are the examiners nice

[@MadirajuKChaitanya]

Very well explained...!!!. Thank You.

[@dontae7110]

Hey Jimbo just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful videos the extra knowledge definitely helped I passed last Thursday , keep helping aussies jimbo , legend

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Congratulations Dontae on passing !!? Great work 👌 Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@Sara-rb1mk]

How far under the speed limit do you recommend going in general? I always find it difficult to stay at a consistent speed especially when there are varying terrains such as changing from a flat piece of road to uphill road. I guess in the end it just takes practise and knowing the area which you're driving in.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Sara I recommend for a test doing 5kms under the limit. Unless there is a hazard where you may need to slow more. Practice will help you get better at maintaining a constant speed.

[@coover65]

You'll quickly get so familiar with driving, you'll be able to do the speed limit instinctly other than an occasional glance at the speedo.

[@sarnaisodnom7930]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 hi Jimmy. I have a question about minimum speed limit. Today I had a test at 3.45pm and rainy day. I tried to drive slow at around 40km/h because there has lots of school zones and shower rain. But once the test finished examiner said too slow and 13 of 25 speed is fail. So do you recommend what speed was better for my situation. I am very unhappy for it. Thank you.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@sarnaisodnom7930 Hi Sarnai sorry to hear you didnt pass today. Yes the rain sucked today. I really need more information about which areas you were driving slow in. You generally for a test need to be within 20km of the speed limit. However there are exceptions ie hazards, you may be in residential etc. So if you were doing say 40km/h and it was 80km/h speed limit and there was no hazard then you will get a fail. Im also not sure what you mean by "13 of 25 speed is fail". If you can give me some more information i may be able to help you.

[@sarnaisodnom7930]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 i can send you my exam result, maybe you better understand from that. I have driven in Penrith , drive through in the main street, school zone and residential area with houses. How can I send it to you. Otherwise, your videos help me a lot and I did successfully in 3 point turn and kerbstop. Thank you for your assistant.

[@Asalwan2011]

Hello Jimbo 👋 Thanks for the videos 😇🙂🙂🙂

[@amocelutu]

First go and I got my full license.. Thank you Thank you 🙏 🙏

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

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

[@johnsalamat8088]

Awesome!.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Thanks John :)

[@pradeepkandel1231]

I failed my first test on Zone 2 with a total of 3 head check🙂 2nd test i hit the curb when doing 3 point turn.😀 3rd test one of my right brake light was not working. The test got terminated😭 4th test i almost passed. I had total 3 observation error. The 3rd one occured inside the completely vacant car park while reversing a lit bit at the last moment . The testing officer told me i didn’t do 360 observation. Next one is on next wednesday on castle hill.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Pradeep thank you for your comment. Yes the F19 observation is the most common fail. Bit of a shame about the F3 when you hit the gutter during the 3pt, remember to do it slowly so if you hit it you don't mount the kerb and trigger F3. Good luck with your next one. Watch my head check vid if you haven't already. :)

[@pradeepkandel1231]

The Driving Test Guy NSW i have watched all your video. You are really making good content videos especially for learner drivers. Many of us learner don’t take observation check seriously and fail during the exam. Can you please do some mock test videos so that learners may understand what exactly happens in the exam and how to pass the exam. Thanks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@pradeepkandel1231 Hi Pradeep you are certainly right in that head checks and a few other traffic related things are seriously under estimated when doing a driving test. I plan on doing a mock test video but i will also do all my topic videos in context of the driving test. Take care :)

[@thecodfather5204]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Looking forward to that mock test video :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@thecodfather5204 Yep its in the pipe line. Thanks for your support NAB :)

[@rebecafagundez1]

Hi Jimbo, I just discovered your videos today and they are the best instructions I've seen!Do you know anything about the Revesby driving test?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Rebecca thank you for watching. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the Revesby test route. If anyone reading has any helpful advice then please post.

[@veronicamarquez228]

Hi, I just have further questions about some fail items. F1: when u spill on to an unbroken line is an immediate fail e.g your turning right on a two way street and go over the line ? That’s an immediate fail ? F18: if the gap between the car is more than 3 seconds. Will they fail you ? And in terms of when it’s raining what’s the recommended gap ? F12: Exit signal on the roundabout when turning right or going straight. You signal for at least 3 seconds before you exit the roundabout ? . Then 5 seconds when leaving a kerb or exiting let’s say the test area. In regards to 3point turn, parallel parking and kerbside, how early do you have to signal ? Thank you in advance for the help. Veronica !!!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Veronica Re F1 and crossing unbroken line. In alot of cases yet it is a fail for crossing unbroken line but there are a lot of exceptions. For example you can cross an edge line within 100m of turning. You can cross unbroken lines to pass a cyclists. You example turning right and cutting it too tight and driving over the unbroken centre line is often a fail. Re F18 the fail is given when you are less than 1 second from the car in front. If you are less than 3 but more than 1 you get a circle minor error. When raining you would get a circle if you are not keeping more than 3 seconds but more than 1. F12 Exit roundabout i prefer 2-3 flashes of the signal. With 3pt and parking on approach just signal around 5 seconds that will work.

[@veronicamarquez228]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks heaps legend !!!!! Also just had a question about head checks, when pulling up the kerb, turning left at the end of the street and to do parallel. We always do a blind spot headcheck ?? Thanks again !!!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@veronicamarquez228 Hi Veronica re the headchecks the short answer to your question is yes. If you want the longer answer have a watch on my headcheck video.

[@lightofhope3341]

I failed yesterday in Wetherill park centre routes because when i was driving in middle lane in the left lane there was truck n flushing but i didn't notice my speed limit was 50 so examiner said ur speed limit should under 40 😢😢😢

[@dalhatsegyal2846]

👍👍👍👌👌👌thanks you 🙏

[@Bsidespunkrockcover]

Hi Jimbo. I’ll do my test this week. Question: do I need to always indicate left sign when exiting the roundabout? Even if it is a one lane roundabout? I’ll do my test at Bondi Junction. Many thanks! Ronald.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Ronald. Examiners only mark the dual lane ones. However I get better results with students if you indicate out of all of them because it makes it more of a habit. If you only indicate out of dual then it won't be programmed in as well and you may forget the dual ones and get a signal error. 3 signal errors and you are out.

[@adnanharbi8664]

I failed 12,19

[@preruspb]

Hi , edmonsom park driving test, is it ok to stop before the pedestrian crossing inside the shopping centre? Also how many F items are allowed ?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@preruspb yes you can stop but if it's clear that there is no one walking you should just roll through. No Fail items are allowed. That's why it's called a fail.

[@aisharaad1732]

Hello :) thank you for those videos , I have my test next 2 weeks .... Hopefully I'll pass first go.... Can I please ask to turn right , my instructor keeps saying I cut corners , can you please show how to do a right turn to a street , not lights right turn ! Thank you 😊

[@sabsterina8893]

Hi, I have a question I was hoping could answser. When doing reverse parking, are you able to keep fixing your position (so going forward and back) until the car is parked properly or are you limited to only reversing in? Hope the question makes sense. Thank you

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Sabsterina. You have to do it in a maximum of 6 directions. The first 4 no mark down , but if you use 5 and 6 you get a circle error. Direction 1 is when you originally reverse from the start position. Then you can go forward (2), then you can reverse again. (3) and then you can go forward (4) etc til 6. Each time you will need to do relevant checks and signals. I explain this in my reverse park vid.

[@sabsterina8893]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thank you!

[@janunl3280]

Hi How far one should have a gap between two car when stopping at traffic lights? Is it 1-2 car distance? Or just when you can see the tyre of car in front of u? Thanks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Janu just stop at a point where you can just see the bottom of the tyres of the car in front touching the road. That will work for the test.

[@janunl3280]

Thank you

[@vinimaguire8109]

Hi mate..just a quick question when you are pulling up at a stop sign or lights do you have to apply the handbrake every time and put the gear stick into neutral ? Or more importantly what is the correct procedure. Many Thanks for all your help

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Vini You don't need to use the handbrake. Either keep in 1ST and clutch down or pop in neutral and bring the clutch up. Then back into 1ST when it's time to go

[@vinimaguire8109]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo your a star ....as I said I'm doing this for my son whose test is tomorrow at the Erina test office. His appointment is at 3.20pm right in the middle of the school zones...there's three schools within half a kilometre of the test carpark... then they drive right out onto a dual carriage way...!! My wife drove through there this arvo at 3pm and said there was an SUV on its roof after crashing on the round about right outside the test centre !! Gonna be interesting to see how he goes..I suppose I better take the mowers and all the other tools off the back of the ute first first ?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@vinimaguire8109 prob best you remove stuff from the back. Best of luck for him tomorrow.

[@sloths6508]

are you allowed to delay a manoeuvre? say they ask you to do a 3 point turn, can you ask to do it a bit further in the test?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Sloths my understanding is that you have to do the 3pt when they ask it. There may not be a suitable street later on.

[@tanaahchong3347]

is there a rule where you are required to wear shoes for your drivers test?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

You can wear shoes or bare feet. Just not thongs and similar that might slip off.

[@gennyify5948]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 hi Jimbo I feel more in control and comfortable driving and my test is in two weeks time is it possible to advise my instructor that I want to do the test on barefoot?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@gennyify5948 Hi Genny there should be no problem. Just tell them that's what you want to do.

[@ysabelleocampo7516]

Hi, I was wondering if you would get a fail or error if you quickly take one hand off the steering wheel in order to push up sunglasses and or push down sunglasses from the top of your head when you get to sunny areas that have sunlight hitting your eyes during the driving test?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

No you won't.

[@petergriffin7320]

Hey Jimbo * hope I got that right :) *, I failed a driving test when I was waiting to enter a roundabout, a truck was going from 3:00 to 12:00 (from my right to my straight). When the truck was at 10:00, I started to move and enter the roundabout and immediately then the truck stopped and reversed a bit. I barely let my foot of the brake and then pressed it back but was instantly failed :( Are there any more of such "hidden" fail items that I should lookout for?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Peter sorry about the fail. What you are describing is a bit weird. Why did the truck stop in the roundabout and then reverse ?

[@petergriffin7320]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 By truck I don't mean a pickup truck or UTE, it was one of those big trucks, they're usually long. The roundabout was also not that big, the truck wasn't able to pass in one go, so had to reverse.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@petergriffin7320 ok gotcha. That was a bit of bad luck. I call it a "random". Sounds like your examiner might have been a bit "trigger happy". Not much you can do just rebook and give it another go. Better luck next time :)

[@petergriffin7320]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks Jimbo. I have booked another one in November. Love your videos, super helpful. Keep 'em coming! :)

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@petergriffin7320 No worries Peter. Thanks for watching and don't hesitate to ask questions.

[@KM-gv7iz]

Hi mate your videos is really helpful.. Could you plz make one video about immediate termination error as well ? Thank you in advance

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi KM basically an immediate termination happens when the test applicant is driving too unsafe in the examiners opinion.

[@tasnimk1442]

Hey Jimbo! Had my test at Roselands today and failed bc I mucked up the reverse parking 😓😓😓better luck next time! My assessor marked me down because my hands touched while turning the wheel???? I wanted to ask if that's even a thing? Thanks for your videos!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

I'm not sure about that hands thing. Email a pic of your test sheet to [e-mail]

[@ibrahim-qw9wl]

Hey, I am doing the test at the Gregory Hills service, how's the route?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hey gamer Practice getting out of the test center head up to the lights at 7/11 and turn left. You either go into Smeaton Grange or into Narellan. Then back. There is a new course that doubles back from Smeaton Grange into Gledswood Hills. The road The Hermitage is 50 zone.

[@ibrahim-qw9wl]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thank you, very helpful, and great job on the videos

[@Helloacx]

Hi Jimbo… Sorry I didn’t watch this video as I was worried about other things and I failed today’s test… And it is mainly about coasting.. so frustrated.. Can you do a video to show manual learners how not to have some bad habits? As my family does coasting a lot.. Also, how many fail we can get if hope to pass the test ? Tks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Aimee sorry you didn't qualify today due to clutch coasting. Yes it's important not to automatically push the clutch in each time you brake. Just clutch in to change gears and then clutch back up. You can hold the clutch in when you are say less than 5km/h in speed and also just before stopping. Don't hold it in when you go around corners. I'll do a manual vid eventually one day.

[@Helloacx]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks Jimbo~ only wish u r closer to Sydney ~

[@Fred-nk6gy]

Are we allowed to drive with no shoes on when doing the test?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi FreddyP it is my understanding that you can drive with bare feet. You cant drive with thongs that may slip off.

[@Fred-nk6gy]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 ok awesome thank you! I feel more comfortable driving without shoes. I’m taking my driving test this Wednesday so hopefully I’ll pass first go 🤞

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@Fred-nk6gy Best of luck Freddy!!!. Make sure you arrive at the test centre with shoes. Just take them off when you get in the car. Store them behind you.

[@Fred-nk6gy]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Hey mate, just letting you know I passed first go here in Blacktown! Thank you so much. Your videos helped me a lot!! My advice for anyone that’s going for their test soon. Just stay calm and be confident. You’ll pass with ease! Good luck 🤞

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@Fred-nk6gy Congratulations Freddy on passing 1STGO!!! Great work :) Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

[@justinhokianga3042]

I’m in a automatic car if I stop at a light and put the car into neutral is that allowed?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

I don't think it will be a problem but I'm not sure why you would do that in an auto.

[@justinhokianga3042]

Better for the transmission mate

[@billjump6359]

can I take my own for the driving test without a dual brake installed?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Yes

[@billjump6359]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 how will they stop the car to intervene?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@billjump6359 They say "Stop" or rip up the handbrake if there is one or grab the steering wheel. If that doesn't work then what ever thing they are trying to stop you from hitting then hits you and you get a fail anyway.

[@billjump6359]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks for your quick responses mate. have a good one

[@BBALL_CLIPZz]

if you hit the gutter but don’t actaully go up it will you still fail? Thank you

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

No you just get a negative point.

[@aisharaad1732]

Also staying in my lane is my issue, how do I stay in my lane , any tips ! Thank you

[@Jennawxyz221]

You mean you drift? Just constant practice helps gain more control of car. Bur check your hand position on steering will and its tilt and check side mirror

[@zairreyzelan1692]

try steering

[@sarihagobian8380]

I have my test tomorrow I’m so stressed

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Best of luck Sari :)

[@ABC-mm7nv]

Have you passed? I am nervous I will have mine on wed.

[@sarihagobian4867]

@@ABC-mm7nv yes passed

[@bhawanidhakal4920]

Hi Jimbo, i am doing the test on Penrith on 28th , could you advice me regarding the areas please. Thank you. Appreciate your help through videos 🙏

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Sumi sorry I am not familiar with the Penrith routes.

[@kaylasiachoque6462]

Hi I was wondering what rebuilding the space means ? Like slowing down to let the car in ?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Kayla "rebuild the space" means slowing a bit so you increase the space between you and the car in front.

[@alibachir453]

Hi jimbo, doing my test at Revesby in two weeks, do you know that routes that could help me out. pls reply thank you

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Ali unfortunately I am not familiar with Revesby just Gregory Hills.

[@MoistCrack]

Did you pass? Im doing mine at Revesby aswell. Any tips

[@ellenawilliams687]

Hi. In regards to lane changing, if I feel it is unsafe, or too busy to change lanes will I fail for not doing it? Or will I fail if they ask me to turn right and I miss the turn?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Ellena if it's not safe to lane change then dont. Even if you miss your turn. It is not a fail. If it is safe to lane change but you are being over cautious then that will start to become a problem.

[@oisinr5778]

2:08 ish hey Jimbo, does this mean that if a clip the kerb during my reverse parallel park it is only a fail when I go up the kerb, what I’m saying is it is not a fail to clip the kerb? Thanks

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

That's right if you hit it but don't mount it then it's just a negative point. If you mount it then F3 fail.

[@oisinr5778]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 cheers mate, that takes off a lot off pressure I’ve been putting on myself, haha, but it’s always best to do it properly 👍

[@sujanjoshi18]

I failed my firt test and the reason is F2 fail. What happen is there was a truck on the kerb signalling right and i did not noticed. Can you please help us when should we give way in that situation. My second test is on this Friday.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Sujan in the example that you describe, the truck and it's right signal should have got your notice as a potential hazard. At this point you back off and get ready should they pull out. If they do then you respond. It sounds like you didn't notice the truck and when it pulled out you didn't give way to it (even though the truck shouldnt have pulled out yet). Because you didn't give way to it you get F2. I recommend better hazard perception and response practice.

[@hamidakawser3215]

I failed in richmond did two fail item f4 and f6😔 Have no confidant to drive again

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Hamid sorry to hear you didn't qualify at Richmond. Sounds just like you still may need some polishing. Free to free to ask me any questions if that helps. It's important to keep persevering and you will get it done.

[@nicholasalakiki4377]

Am I allowed to remove my hands from the steering wheel when the car is stopped at a red light?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Keep your hands on the steering wheel so you have instant control should something go wrong.

[@eventgurus7975]

Hi Jimbo! I am doing my test in Liverpool area. Could u give me some advice regarding this test route?Thank you..

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Event unfortunately I'm not familiar with the Liverpool routes.

[@eventgurus7975]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you.. how about Gregory Hills?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@eventgurus7975 Send me an email to [e-mail] and I'll copy and paste what I've sent to others

[@eventgurus7975]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you so much..

[@eventgurus7975]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 already sent an email..thank u so much

[@braidanunderwood6377]

Are you allowed to take your hand of the wheel for one second to scratch your head if need be ?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

Hi Braidan yes you can.

[@braidanunderwood6377]

Awesome , I didn’t know If you were allowed to or if it’s an instant fail , thanks for letting me know !!

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@braidanunderwood6377 It only becomes a fail if you steer with one hand for a prolonged period (edit.When going forward)

[@braidanunderwood6377]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks for letting me know !!

[@nhantranb.5172]

Today I heard a difference between kerb side parking and kerb side stopping from an instructor. Do you have an idea what it is, sir?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

I'm not sure what you mean Nhan?

[@nhantranb.5172]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 basically, he asked me to do a kerb side stop behind another car. And when I stopped, I tried to avoid blocking a free way from a house, but he told me that's not acceptable because I needed to be within 1-2m away from the car in front. I explained to him the reason I wanted to park further was because I wanted to avoid blocking the way. And he told me this is kerb side stopping, not parking.

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@nhantranb.5172 There seems to be certainly confusion here. If the examiner is mentioning1-2m from a car in front then the manoeuvre is the Reverse Parallel park NOT the kerbside stop.

[@nhantranb.5172]

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you sir! But if you have plenty room in the kerb, which was my case, is the 1-2m critical if I want to avoid blocking the way from a house?

[@thedrivingtestguynsw8424]

@@nhantranb.5172 Yes the 1-2 m is critical. Sometimes an examiner has to ask you to reverse park a car with a driveway because they cannot find a car that doesn't have a driveway. They always tell you to ignore the driveway.

[@thefremzyfam102]

Can you at least 1 hand on the steering wheel in case your head itch and you have to scratch your head 😂?