Driving at Night | Learn to drive: Expert skills

[@neofox.]

When I was learning to drive, I asked my instructor about having an extra lesson at night. Made a world of difference and gave me confidence to drive by myself once I had a car. I'd always advise learners to have that extra lesson, you can't buy experience.

[@jwells38]

We're you more confident driving alone at night then in the day in the beginning?

[@SL-pg4dh]

​@@jwells38 Yes, and that's only because there were fewer cars on the road and fewer on lookers to judge your driving skills lol. But My opinion of night driving changed when I went on the highway for the first time. It was scary and there were barely any street lights unlike the regular street. You only have your headlight as guidance and you can't ride on your high beam.

[@Scotiacottage]

Thank you very much for making this video. It's very informative. I find night time a whole different experience from driving during the day. For one thing lights are far brighter on cars than they used to be, and they're almost blinding. Especially if it has been raining and the roads are wet. Where I live, people are inclined to drive just as fast at night as they would during the day. I have seen myself driving at an appropriate speed for the conditions at night, and people are up your backside mad to overtake. Speeding at 60mph is not appropriate on narrow, windy country roads at night. I think even 50mph is too fast on narrow country roads. Just my opinion. Why do people drive right up your backside at night, not leaving even a safe separation distance. Why do people seem to always be in so much of a hurry on the roads?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Claire McNabb Thanks for your comment! It’s amazing how many risks other drivers take - it’s as they haven’t considered that something unexpected could happen. I like to think ‘what if a bus comes towards me’ and drive accordingly, so I’m never forced to brake or steer suddenly. Stay safe out there!

[@1La2La3La4La]

Hello Claire, thank you for your post. I couldn't agree more. May I ask where are you from as you mentioned that people drive crazy even a night at yours. Greets from Germany, Saurabh.

[@ketchup5344]

You are spot on in all respects. Take heart in that you are by no means the only one with this intelligent view.

[@jameskabugi2846]

And you know how

[@eyelidman09]

Top tips! As an experienced driver I believe you've covered all the main considerations. An excellent video! Thanks.

[@dave597]

Great video, thanks! Some more tips for newer drivers - you should learn all this with your instructor so this is mainly just a recap: Make sure you know ALL the light controls before setting off! You need to know how to switch on/off the lights and between parking and normal lights (usually a turn dial on the right). Flick the indicator switch back slightly to 'flash' full beam. Pull the switch back fully towards you to stay on full beam, and repeat to switch back to dipped beam. Full beam is indicated by the BLUE light on the dashboard. Make sure you do not dazzle other drivers on full beam - its very dangerous as they cannot see. Keep your left hand hovered over the control so you can switch from full to dipped quickly as a cars lights are visible opposite and approaching towards you, and switch back again when it is clear. Remember to switch off lights completely when leaving the car otherwise it will drain your battery, there will be an audible tone as well when you open the door in case you forget. Hope that helps! :)

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+dave597 Great advice thanks - although not all cars have main beam controls that work the same way - on our cars we push away to turn on main beam, then pull forward to turn it off. Check the cars manual if it's not clear what to do on a new car. Our 'Show Me, Tell Me' video shows how to work all the light controls on our car. 👍🏼

[@dave597]

Very good point which I overlooked. Thanks again.

[@MattyByTheSea]

I've got my second driving lesson next week and it's scheduled just before sunset, it's a 2 hour lesson so will definitely be fully dark. Bit nervous about it as I'm still used to the idea of actually driving let alone in the dark. This video has been very helpful preparing me for that lesson!

[@bunnyrabbitjey]

i was looking for the asmr driving at night but this popped up 😭😭😭

[@BeingNatalie_]

I am in the process of starting lessons, I am a nervous person and completely scared of learning to drive. I went out in my car for the first time yesterday with my father and drove roughly 2 miles on main roads back home. These videos are definitely helping me confident wise.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The first few lessons are usually the most difficult, as there are so many new skills being learnt at once in order to control the car. Good luck with your lessons 👍🏼

[@1La2La3La4La]

Hello Natalie, I have been taking the lessons as well. Also had the same problems as you mentioned. However, not sure I could imagine of a free road or place to take lessons from friends/family at home, as its forbidden here in Germany. We have some specially designed private learning paths, though but there is a maximum speed limit of 30 Km/h. Are you from the UK? Is it possible there to take private lessons on roads on one's own ? Greetings, Saurabh.

[@fabulously695]

gosh, the first time I drove in my mums car yesterday, we went out at night in tight winding country roads with no street lamps! Ive only had a few lessons too so she must trust me in her merc, going again tonight and this video helped calm me a little as I was panicking a little yesterday

[@carolgoodman4880]

Thank you. I was never taught to drive in the dark even though I have just passed my test. I am out Friday night and I dread the drive home including a very steep bridge and narrow roads all in the country without street lights and I wear glasses which i am sure Will glare. Dreading it as last time I tried I couldn't see a thing and someone had to take over, although that was when I was a learner in the beginning.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If you can't see a thing - make sure your headlamps and windscreen are clean, as it makes a huge difference. Allow yourself plenty of time, and drive as slowly as you need to. Good luck!

[@mattowensrees]

(Matt Owens Rees) Another good video If the car behind is dazzling you because he has full beam on, you can, as you say, use the lever on the inside mirror to reduce the glare. You can also pull in at a safe place and let him pass if the light is too strong

[@itsallaboutmittuschand2837]

Very nice video for beginners as i have huge fear of driving at night:(

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Have you seen this video? Coping With Nerves & Anxiety When Driving | Learning to drive: Intermediate skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIitkIuwd9B4a9U

[@butterb7925]

Love driving at night done most of my driving at night

[@sanjayarya4485]

Undoudtedly lcd has been the best car driving tutorial।

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Sanjay Arya Thanks - this was a tricky one to film actually as the cameras we use don’t like the dark!

[@mrsfathemabegum1939]

Very helpful video thank you very very much and stay safe❤️😊

[@sandyganiga]

Thanks for this video...

[@longbeachcalifornia847]

Your driving videos was helpful for me driving at night. You have to watch out for pedestrians beers in a row. Do not drive with your highbeams on turn your high beams low. Thanks for the safety tips.

[@JJFHNREHJEDK]

Just drive alone at night for first time and it was scary af so need to watch this

[@pawemadej94]

Same i did it yesterday for the first time and was scared af but made it mate. Need much more practice thou

[@photosaucee]

Thank you! I passed today, your videos have helped me greatly

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Great job!

[@ammaljay80]

Nice video Ma'am... I needed this...Thanks!!

[@desireerobinson2647]

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[@williamreed8680]

Very helpful as I am yet to drive at night in a car I can ride a motor bike at night

[@a.856]

Thanks🙏

[@dianne6046]

🌼🌸 🙋‍♀️Love listening to YOUR voice... it's a NICE voice. 🌸🌼 I always SAVE your videos... it makes me feel SAFE in driving... im an anxious 🤦‍♀️driver... ...I DON'T enjoy driving when it's busy 😵 👩‍🌾🇦🇺from Aussie Land

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Wow, thank you ☺️

[@Arthud2]

Hi! don't you have a video with Driving at night in heavy rain tips? BTW, thanks for the video.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Arthud2 No, we haven’t made a video about that yet - but thanks for the idea 👍🏼

[@manomaylr]

6:45 A possible addition “Some modern cars have adaptive main beam features, which detect oncoming traffic and switch back to dipped beams automatically. But we mustn’t rely on this, and we should be prepared to manually switch back if necessary, to avoid dazzling other drivers and causing danger.”

[@kevkonk]

Seems that getting dazzled and blinded by lights from oncoming cars with excessive LED is the norm on those dark unlit country rds, compounded by cars following behind with their lights in your rear view mirror, they don’t like you slowing down, either.

[@peter4210]

Energy drink, short walk and other stimulant wont give you back you faculties and when you think it's time to call it quit, go get some sleep. It's better to be late then dead. Event if we live in a fast world of performance and efficiency. Sometime it's better to take is slow. You will still be traveling faster then any of your ancestors have in the past.

[@westmidlandstravels7110]

Thanks for the videos! They have certainly helped with my confidence both pre driving test and post test. 😁

[@hoodnationproductions]

My biggest problem with night driving is not being able to see the curbs because they are the same colour as the road

[@ord.prof.dr.abuzerkomurcu4037]

hi, are we allowed to use backup cameras while reversing or parking in the UK? thanks.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We are allowed to glance at it, as long as we keep looking around the car as well. However, if we rely on only the camera view we will be marked down for observation as we won't know what is to the side of our car. Think of it as an extra mirror :-)

[@ord.prof.dr.abuzerkomurcu4037]

alright, thank you so much

[@iinavanplayz]

Please can you do a video on lanes that merge and when you have to give way And when lanes go from like 4 lanes to 2 lanes

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We’ll add it to our list. 👍🏼

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

What is a good cleaner for the inside window because i use many, and many of them leave stripes and make me insane.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Dr4g0nW00d Recently I've been using Rain-X Foaming Glass Cleaner, and that seems to work well. I think using plenty of the cleaner/spray and a clean microfiber cloth works best + if it hasn't been done for a while it might need a second go. HTH

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

okay i hope i can find this here in Belgium

[@natashabisp1546]

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[@manomaylr]

8:50 another possible addition “if your center mirror does not have this lever, it will probably adjust itself automatically to reduce glare.”

[@nickster102559]

Those static Corning lights 💯

[@Linguistics555]

Wow great expertly advice. Kindly inform How to deal with opposite vehicle with full beams? Sometimes people don't lower down lights,....

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We normally give them a quick flash with our full beams to remind them to dip theirs. Otherwise all you can do it slow down!

[@Linguistics555]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks

[@SamsPlaceST]

Thanks so much 🙏😊

[@robloxcard2906]

Lights turn off at midnight?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+roblox card Yes, many towns in the U.K. turn off street lamps at midnight to save power!

[@robloxcard2906]

well ok

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool That's crazy Haha

[@Mightygod1247]

@Advance Driving School Nice and detailed info for the intermediates like me , liked n subcd ... can you post all kinds of parking techniques ( forward and reverse ) in the next video ?? it will be helpful.. Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Kalyan Rebba We have already covered reverse Bay Parking and reverse Parallel Parking (in both 'normal' and 360' video) but we don't actually recommend parking forwards into tight spots as it's much harder to manoeuvre this way and easy to damage your car.

[@Mightygod1247]

Ohh i c !! i will find them in the list .. The quality of the info that u put on the videos is nice keep up the good work ..

[@betascott]

Well hopefully this video helps me doing my first night time lesson in a hour

[@betascott]

Update on my first night time lesson one made 1 mistake just forgot to drop my lights down on a coming vehicle wasn’t fast enough to react

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

I'm sure they 'reminded' you with a polite flash back!

[@manomaylr]

Next time you see a bright yellow low-pressure sodium streetlight somewhere, like on the road at 3:00, take in the nostalgia for a while. They will all be gone soon.

[@esthershegs8611]

How do i know how close a car is to me at night..the lights are blinding...some drivers do overtake without horning even after i had indicated turns and waited....

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Make sure you dip your centre rear-view mirror, so the lights behind don’t blind you. Then you can see how close behind other vehicles are 👍🏼

[@mantiroots4570]

How do u deal with drivers who keep high beams on at night ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We flash our own main beam quickly to remind the other driver to dip their headlamps. If they still stay on main beam all we can do is slow down so we can reduce the chance of crashing.

[@nosycatUK]

Very good

[@johnotieno5089]

Thats cool

[@dannyabraham151]

Well done

[@manomaylr]

5:30 …also because they often don’t have street lights.

[@sahilshinde8573]

Hey make a video on highway driving pls

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+sahil shinde Motorway / Highway Driving will be our next video - it should be ready in about 2 weeks 👍🏼

[@johnotieno5089]

I like cars too much

[@aleksandarcvetkovic5657]

I have a glasses for night driving.

[@rakjy5628]

NOT A WORD ABOUT ANIMALS! Animals are among or the biggest threat posed to safe driving.

[@anne-maried5011]

Nice one, I live in the country and I see them dead on our roads down country lanes so sad, I do agree with Kjy.

[@wingit7602]

why anyone would go for a jog on a dark road at night is beyond me

[@hasnain9654]

It would be good if you had added subtitles 😞

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This is a U.K. based channel, so it is in English - thankfully a common language. We enjoy hearing from other viewers around the world, but it’s impractical to add subtitles for other languages as there are so many!

[@hasnain9654]

Advance Driving School but if you add only English, I think no-one will refuse it.

[@gonetea4081]

Zubair Ahmed KZbin automatic subtitles should suffice

[@TeresaSvk]

Alls good, but i would definetly not recomend drinking energy drink....like never! Its so high in sugar it can give u heart attack. And it will give u a short kick, but only for about 20min, and that you are gonna crash that tiredness even stronger! Drive safe

[@irenegresham1519]

I dont like being a Passenger in a car on the motorway anymore with theses new L.E D lights its to dark i get nervous.

[@hungkiet7535]

The road is too narrow!

[@jackfoley5108]

Wot is the best speed on a country roads in the dark

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Just drive as slowly as you need to in order to be safe. The more hazards there are the slower you should go!

[@sujathagumma4462]

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[@thetrucksimchap]

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