Beginner's First Driving Lesson. Harder or Easier than Expected?

[@PriestlyBlock67]

Easily the best instructor there is -Clearly passionate -NEVER puts a student down -Knows his shit -Explains from the bottom up, both theory and practice -Great explanations I've passed my test just by watching your videos, NO instructor required. Now I just come here for fun 🤣 Keep it up, Richard 👍🏻

[@bzorbbob817]

​​@furonyxwolfI thought about that but I'm broke as hell 😅

[@hesersu]

I wish my driving instructor would have been like this! So many nice concepts.

[@falc0n2222]

Lol, my cousins (both female and 18) had the worse instructors. Always panicking, they tried gas lighting her and to try and make her fail on purpose. However my other cousin who is 19 (male) while doing his driving test saw the instructors clipboard and it was already premarked who should fail and pass on their test ahead of time. Truly rigged.

[@Julmaa87]

Definitely not the best I've seen, he explains things poorly sometimes, but overall pretty good. I've seen better.

[@leapae9969]

@@Julmaa87 why are you watching and commenting on his videos then, go where its better lol

[@Tulla_unreal]

My first lesson was pretty much "Off you go lad" driving around a residential area after stalling the car a few times.

[@dylancf]

they’re the best lessons tho, easier to learn that way rather than all this step by step waffle

[@Tulla_unreal]

@@dylancf yeah I didn't have any problems with that, but I have also had related experience from gaming with a wheel and general knowledge of how cars work. What I did not enjoy is my instructor being a dick, I remember making a few mistakes because I rushed things not wanting to get a dressing down, which of course backfired.

[@ToyotaMotorola]

​@@dylancfDepends on the learner. Some learn better step by step, some learn better by doing. I think a mix is important. Teach them how to actually use the car functionally first and make sure they know how to "aim" where they want to stop by, not slam the gas pedal, and make sure they won't destroy the clutch. Also teach them what to look out for when they are driving. Then, let them drive around a bit. After that, teach them how to actually be smooth and more explanation of what to look out for

[@artemisfowl9002]

lmao! why did this make me burst out, my dad was more "well lets see what you've got lad"

[@jaguario5967]

me too but it definitely helped for building confidence and having fewer lessons. My instructor more or less just taught me how to use the clutch then told me to just have a go.

[@Smercz]

Something I really like about Richard's teaching style is that he gives her a bunch of little "wins" along the way and that's huge for a beginners confidence.

[@kudiratbello2515]

4 weeks to my test.

[@lostmangos]

I totally get why Emily is nervous, its literally bombarding you with so much information and retaining it. I am still working up the courage to take my first lesson as I am super anxious about it all. I have alot of respect for her especially as she is letting it be filmed!

[@Comewithmeifuwant2live]

I have ADHD and autism and am terrified because of inability to retain information. I learn my mistakes as well so they keep happening. For me, when I'm up and running it will be one of the biggest successes of my life. I know that may sound a bit silly to those who have flown around since birth, but it really will feel like that to me.

[@lostmangos]

@@Comewithmeifuwant2live Doesn't sound silly at all 🙂 makes perfect sense. Driving will be a huge success story for me too 1 day I hope! Not even had a lesson yet.

[@arturpaivads]

Don't worry. I drive for about 10 years and I still remember mt first lessons. I was so nervous that I couldn't hold the clutch because my let was shaking so much. But driving is those things like riding a bicycle, not about being easy, let me try to explain, you start first by putting everything on your active memory, all your decisions are consent "I have to press the clutch now", "I cannot cross my arms" so on and so forth. About 6 months to 1 year later all those movements go to your muscle memory, so your body knows what to do like when you ride a bicycle, at first you have to put all your concentration on balancing, but once you learn that you just do it naturally, its the same concept and then all your attention starts to be 100% at the road and being safe. Its not like in 1 year you're an expert driver, is that in 1 year all the controls of the car will be in your muscle memory (if you practice obviously). At the beginning driving is always overwhelming, but thats 100% normal, it gets way better.

[@GackFinder]

@@arturpaivads Very good points. After I got my drivers licence (manual stick shifter), it took me some 2 years of driving semi-regularly (once a week to the store plus maybe some 4-5 longer roadtrips per year to see family etc) before I felt truly confident in most traffic situations. It takes time before you "become one with the car" in the same way as you become one with your bicycle. Reason why it's so easy to ride a bike is because you prbably did it as a 4 year old when you never worried about anything and your brain was in full development and was primed for learning. As an adult, it's more difficult because you worry way more about everything. And statistics show, the longer you wait, the harder it gets, so don't wait. One hour of training per year alive seems to be the rule of thumb. I was 38 when I got my licence, had some 32 hours of training with a proper teacher, and I aced the test apart from accidentally activating the high beams when signalling. :)

[@Learning2Drive-]

Little story for you; I’m 39 years old. I was encouraged to get in a car around 10 years ago to try driving, I have always been scared of it because 1 mistake by me, could end someone’s life, at the extreme end. In a carpark, I moved off ok and went round in a circle, I seen 30 on the dials and presumed I was travelling at 30, I wasn’t that was the rev counter. I was travelling at 7mph and when I was informed of that, I freaked out, I couldn’t see myself travelling faster and it scared me. I accepted I’d never drive. I’m finding it hard to get around now that my disabilities are worsening and I decided to try learning to drive. I started in a car park, had 3 lessons learning about steering, parking, moving and stopping. I was encouraged to continue onto the quiet road at night and I drove home. I was surprised at how at ease I felt. I have opted to learn in an automatic. I have created a TikTok account to track my progress as a learner, I haven’t had any official lessons yet, I haven’t really had that much time on the road and my theory is tomorrow. My advice to you, being so nervous, is, ask friends or family to take you into a car park. I was positively encouraged onto the main road so that helped me a lot, I hope you’ll experience the same. You’ll be ready when you feel ready and not everyone feels ready at a young age, I’m almost 40 and learning! Give yourself time.

[@rcsibiu]

I hope this becomes a series and we get to see Emily's progress until her final exam. This is amazing video even for an "old" driver because if you go back to the basics you find new interesting things to learn. I love it and watched every second of it with great interest.

[@Rumble_Bee]

love that idea, im subbing

[@marysimms9619]

Me too I agree with everything you've said.

[@bencodykirk]

I also agree with everything you said. Plus, I am the father of a 15 year old, so will (potentially) be teaching a 16 year old how to drive next year.

[@ethanp22]

The idea of my first lesson being recorded would have frightened me

[@linavenniri365]

Yes I would love to see Emily more

[@EvanG529]

I know instructors use those passenger side pedals to ensure safety when the student is driving, but I've never seen them used as an instructional tool before. Well done.

[@shrimpscampi9320]

my instructor just threw me on the road without telling me most of this. just told me how dangerous it could be and skimmed over every button in about 2 minutes

[@EarthExplorers123]

wow

[@gisellebaez4168]

I experienced the same I wonder if it was the same person

[@ClaraChipendo-fg6wk]

Like mine too he just threw me onnthe road from nowhere😅

[@VarietyFox420]

Literally just had this as my first ever driving lesson a couple days ago. After skimming over the buttons, the first thing my instructor told me to do was to drive IN REVERSE and merge with traffic. Thank god I watched this video ahead of time or I would've crashed in my one hour driving in real traffic.

[@misteryoww5026]

Me too, he didn't say shit, and didn't explain anything

[@SparkyClarke]

That explanation about how the clutch, gearbox and engine all work together was absolutely fantastic. I’ve learned something I didn’t know before today, thank you.

[@rehorekMichal]

Honestly, I found the explanation of the clutch confusing even though I know how it works. IMHO it was (a) too abstract for a student who has no idea how it works, (b) sort of unorganised, jumping from the engine to the wheels, to individual gears... Despite it being a pretty simple concept (in its basics). Mabye using an analogy with a bicycle would be helpful.

[@faywia4729]

Same 😂 just got my driver’s license and love to just watch this guy

[@bradwhelan4466]

@@rehorekMichal Not only confusing, but he is also filling a students head with totally unnecessary information that's simply not relevant. She only needs to know when and how to use it and not a useless lesson in mechanical engineering.

[@MirinDesuyon]

@@bradwhelan4466 Bruh did you even watch the video properly? He prefaced saying "its okay if you dont understand this, but it'll make your life easier" before explaining about the clutch. It's not unnecessary information at the end of the day, I'm a beginner who knew nothing about gears, transmission, etc until yesterday. Been binge watching this dude and the value he's providing is crazy good.

[@mediocrefunkybeat]

@@bradwhelan4466 It depends on the student. When I was learning 18 years ago, my clutch control was awful. However, after my instructor took the time to mechanically explain how it worked to me my clutch control improved immensely. Mechanical sympathy.

[@fantasticfrannyy]

I know you must get a thousand of these a day but just passed my test first time and your channel was one of the ones I watched religiously and just wanted to say thank you for all the free content you put out there for people like me. Hope you know that I and I’m sure other people really appreciate your hard work so just wanted to say a massive thank you!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@bencodykirk]

First time! Congrats!

[@kapika7348]

Teaching basic pedal work with instructor's pedals is actually brilliant. Learner is not stressed from seating in driver's seat and the feeling of controlling the car. Some cars also have gas pedal for instructor and you can teach whole starting from instructor's seat.

[@williamn3070]

This is so funny to watch for me😂. I passed my driving test in Denmark 3 weeks ago and my driving instructor just send me straight on to main roads in the first lesson with only a small introduction to pedals and steering. I think this way of learning would have been much less stressful though.

[@ezeuzuka3344]

my instructor made me drive back to my house on the second lesson 🤣...she knew I was going to say no because I would be scared to go on the main road so without telling me she just gave me directions left and right and 5 minutes later I'm turning left to my house..

[@mladyavery9138]

​@@ezeuzuka3344On my first driving lesson 9 months ago, they had me travel 30 minutes away on the highway to a town I had no layout for and it was horrible

[@pixie706]

@@paulb3243 a disused airfield would be ideal to start

[@PvtVallen]

Same lmao, in Ireland I had like 15 minutes doing circles in an empty parking lot before he had me drive over to the next town on 100km roads on my first lesson 😂

[@1Uhrlund1]

Sounds Strange when i did take my driver license in Danmark we was fist in Kravlegård before getting on the road so we did try do move in a car and try to brake, use turn signals and so on

[@nicolasbilal8769]

That is how pilots do it! We say “my plane” or “my controls”. Only difference is we keep a positive exchange by replying with “your controls” and then once again “my controls”

[@philippaoguezue803]

Passed my driving test almost 2 weeks ago with 2 minors! I can't lie I've watched thousand of your videos a week before the test and definetly helped me a lot! Thanks

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@Mr.RomanShows]

Oh my god! I’m 33 years old and about 15 years driving experience. Why I watching this video? And why this is SO interesting for me?😂 I can’t stop. Instructor is amazing and the learner is pretty good with her attention and listening him well. It is just a pleasure to watch this video.

[@wilska1337]

As a Swedish instructor I find it funny that you are saying “you are gonna go on the wrong side on the road” when you always are on the wrong side of the road for me. 😂 Amazing video Richard! Using a lot of your small tricks for my beginner drivers.

[@bencodykirk]

Yes, the right side of the road is the wrong side of the road for the UK and where I am too, Australia. Can you imagine what it must have been like in 1967 when Sweden switched to right hand drive? Or are you old enough that you remember it?

[@droneworld2312]

You drive on the wrong side of the road

[@carlosiespinozab]

Her face when the brake slowing down thing clicked is priceless. The whole world needs more instructors like you.

[@Dan-iz4yr]

Really, really interesting to see from a learning/teaching side of things - what works, what doesn't work, what you try when something doesn't work. Hoping we see more from you both. And well done Emily!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really kind of you. Thank you!

[@mikenewbold1699]

unreal you snet this guy money are you mental it's a free video

[@Destro7000]

She's sweet, the clutch intro was funny. I'm sure she'll look back on that later and laugh, but everyone misunderstands the clutch at the start of the lessons. It's like the most complicated pedal, took me a while to figure out what it's actually doing mechanically beneath me.

[@aminahbibi7657]

ahh i just had my second driving lesson today and its the cluch that always gets me i either kept my foot on the gas and the cluch or i was letting go of the cluch its all so muchh

[@Luna-qf2zc]

"Put it in the first gear" Car does not move. Why does it not move? "Maybe I should put it in the second gear?" Car still does not move. Why? "Fourth gear ought to do it." Car still does not move. This killed me.

[@el5467]

Where is this bit

[@mabdullahsari]

@@el5467 19:30

[@yourmother12403]

i dont think he shouldve left her guessing that long - she clearly wasn’t getting it at that point and it probably made her feel quite humiliated

[@ryanunderwood1798]

@@yourmother12403 It's odd that she thought the car was moving... Adding this to the fact she allowed the car to keep rolling when she thought she had stopped - does she have some issue with her inner ear?

[@carlingclive22]

​@@ryanunderwood1798 She's literally a first time driver and has little to no experience and will be very nervous, the lass had the bollocks to get filmed on her first ever lesson, maybe give her a break she did well and confidence is key, stop judging and give your head a wobble.

[@bonolomonakwane2616]

Tempted to start in my 62yrs old when watching this video...thank you be blessed!!!!!! Botswana Africa 😊

[@madmike987655]

Never too late to start 😃

[@Nitrxgen]

@@madmike987655 I mean, there is a degradation of competency with age. In all my years of driving, the only age group that freaks me out the most is definitely the older generation. I do believe there is a point when it is too late to start, 65 shouldn't be too bad though.

[@walkingpizza1796]

Great job Emily and props to you Richard! will you make it as a series? it is really interesting

[@AdamColl]

I hope this becomes a series too it is really interesting

[@gamestree5318]

yh come on please make this a series

[@loicbrighton7957]

Very entertaining

[@hollypebbles]

My instructor taught me A B C when I was learning, Accelerator, Brake, Clutch. I thought gas was something you cooked your dinner with, or an American word for petrol.

[@999intensives]

I am an advanced driving instructor. Grade A with over 25 year experience. This Instructor is the best Instructor on you tube. Very factually correct

[@asias1542]

To be honest I thought I'll watch this video in a smaller chunks but wow, it was so interesting that I didn't want to stop! My first lesson looked totally different and lasted only an hour, I wish I had more time back then and I wish I could practice my skills like Emily did. She was amazing and I'm pretty sure she will make a quick progress. It is understandable you won't be showing us her every lesson but it would be great if we could see her mock driving test, pretty please 🙏 Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your not so easy work, Richard 👍 it is always highly appreciated 🙌

[@1mgvideo]

I too watched it right through and I've been driving over 50 years and was an instructor for several years. Too many comments criticise Emily and Richard. I think they did a great job. He was not only helping Emily but all learners.

[@georgebvro]

Emily did great for her first lesson! It would be interesting to watch more videos of her lessons and see her progress. Great video as usual, Richard!

[@oneanywhere8561]

She failed to do her homework, i.e. getting minimal knowledge of the engine, clutch, transmission, and how to control and run them all together, prior to the first driving lesson. That cost her time and money.

[@georgebvro]

​@@oneanywhere8561 I don't think she was that unknowledgeable for someone on their first lesson. She knew more than I did on my first lesson, that's for sure. Richard explained the whole system very well and in detail for her sake and the viewers, but that doesn't mean that she didn't knew at least some of those things already. Either way, with an instructor like Richard she will learn everything she needs to know to pass the exam and be a good driver.

[@NoonDev]

@@oneanywhere8561 We all learn differently. Like you said it may come at a cost but it is what it is.

[@William-Anderson]

@@georgebvro oneanywhere8561 is a troll, take no notice of them.

[@oneanywhere8561]

@@NoonDev Every learning process is built on the same tenets -- theory first, practice last. Driving is no exception.

[@edstari]

Passed today on my first try thanks to your videos and without a single proper lesson with an instructor :)

[@aking1243]

All self taught? Very very impressive

[@edstari]

@aking1243 well I got some tips from my parents but thank you anyway

[@aking1243]

@@edstari well done

[@romac9516]

Grats! That's what I call being resourceful. You'll have to have paid a lot of attention to pass first try without a lesson so kudos to you.

[@Yo-Its-JB-2004]

Well done 👏

[@rina337]

I wished I had a similar experience when I first learned to drive. It was nothing like this. Still, I feel very lucky to come across this video. High-quality teaching ,without causing stress or anxiety. Such a beautiful and positive approach.❤

[@bordersw1239]

Always interesting to see the difference between drivers. Both my daughters had the same instructor, both passed first time, but the younger one went through Covid so had several months experience driving with me. Today she learned to drive an ambulance, whilst the eldest does everything she can to avoid driving.

[@MirinDesuyon]

If you don't mind, why does the eldest not wanna drive?

[@bordersw1239]

@@MirinDesuyon she just hasn’t really pushed herself to.

[@monty_sultana]

​@@bordersw1239 what a waste of time n money to do lessons then pass not too want too drive i cant wait to learn n pass n have freedom

[@erindraper]

@@monty_sultana learning to drive and pass your tests are never a waste of money

[@Genesis-Grant]

Ive never had a lesson in my life, but today I learned what the clutch does, why gears exist and why cars can stall! Im not even halfway through the video. Thanks man!

[@bossmen6665]

Torque and Speed

[@enebongukpabio8118]

I passed my driving test yesterday with 4 minors. Thanks so much, Richard. Your videos were really helpful. I will still be watching as there is a lot to learn.

[@octzl.v]

Just did my first two hour lesson today and boy is it hard, super proud of her for going on camera as well!

[@rickybojangles162]

This definitely needs to be a series if Emily is comfortable with that. Would love to see a series from starting the first lesson to test standard and then hopefully an update for her driving test result. Doesn't have ti be every lesson shown, but major milestones at least! Would deffo watch that series!

[@TomtheMagician21]

This was cool to see because I'd done a YoungDrive experience before my first lesson so I started in the driver's seat and started with pulling away. It worked but watching your videos has definitely helped me loads. I've still only had 3 lessons but I've been out driving a lot and I think your videos have helped me progress quicker

[@edz0603]

I'm a newbie driver and your channel helped me a lot. I really love the concept of "Taking/Having control of the car" as suppose to letting the car do it's thing mentality. Great job to Emily as well!! Hope this becomes a series!

[@connoragnewmusic]

This is how I wish my first lesson went. My instructor was a crotchety old bastard who couldn’t be arsed with his job. Great to see how much progress can be made with good teaching

[@nevaehlittle4296]

Great description lol

[@clairoswife]

this made me laugh thank you

[@cameronsutherland8079]

Officially joined the "Passed but Still Watching Club" today! Passed first time with only 1 minor. Thanks Richard for the incredibly helpful videos!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@NoonDev]

The way you teach is impeccable. Mine was pull in to a carpark and we'll learn whilst you're in the seat. The way you started is way better.

[@talialxox]

I've tried manual and now doing automatic and both first lessons were straight onto roads. I think using the instructors pedals as an educational tool is great! Thanks Richard for teaching us viewers alongside your students!

[@zmedina5079]

These videos are so helpful. I just had an horrible driving lesson. The instructor usually have no tact when telling you about the mistakes. The guy litterary say "What's the problem with you!" As I used the gas when turning. There's a reason why use it, the car was fully stopped. Then he when on saying I dragged the car to the stop, then complains I use the gas too much. So frustrating and discouraging. I cried at the end of the practice. Seeing videos like this helps me see that there's better instructors out there. Bless you all.

[@lambsmotorworld2599]

Another great video Richard. I qualified as an ADI last year and often watch and then share your videos / clips with my students to help emphasise a learning point, as well as using them as part of my own CPD. As you’re fully aware, the job can be very solitary, so we can feel we’re doing the correct thing until we find out we aren’t. I’ve picked up a few things from this to help improve my own student experience, so, thank you.

[@Simon-fr4ts]

I love watching these learn to drive videos. I passed my test in 1989, so lots of things have changed since then with the test, but ultimately the manual car is still here to stay by the look of it and we all have to go through the same process of mastering clutch control and gear selection. It's a great feeling when it becomes natural! I do enjoy automatic cars too.

[@martincaddy]

Great video. I'm a trainee instructor about to take my first pupils in September and it was really useful to see how you did a first lesson. I really liked the way you got Emily using the breaks and being active in the lesson from the start, something I'll take away and try myself.

[@kennwan9917]

Mate I cannot thank you enough. I've just got my provisional, booked in for theory in 3 weeks. I'm starting my lessons the day after my theory. You're the only channel I watch on here. You've set the standard for instructors to me. If I don't feel like I'm getting a level close to yours I'll be looking elsewhere. Honestly, I'm not even the one in the car and I'm just absorbing everything you say so naturally. You really are amazing at what you do, I can't thank you enough. I know these videos are going to help me. And they're certainly going to save me money in the way of being as knowledgeable as possible before even setting foot in a car. Just the little tips about rev control between that 15-20 mark for take off, how to come off the brake for a smoother stop.. These things I'm sure will accumulate, could even save me 10-15 minutes every lesson where I could be out on the road truly honing my skills. Can't thank you enough.

[@jonmackie4081]

I’m in the same boat as yourself bro and totally agree this dudes cool and explains things well and clear 👏

[@kennwan9917]

@@jonmackie4081 good luck brother 💪

[@ussai1796]

did u pass

[@kennwan9917]

@@ussai1796 yes. 50/50 on the questions and 67/75 on hazard perception. It also took me 7 minutes to complete the question section. Honestly take my advice. Get the official dvsa book for car theory but also get the dvsa official app on your phone. You want to study through the book, one section at a time. Once you've read through a section a few times, you go onto the app and answer questions from that section. I did 20 question mocks tests for each section until I was getting them right 100% of the time, then I'd move onto the next section. Eventually you'll finish all sections, then do 50 question mock tests on the app with all sections included. Just do this throughout the day whenever you get spare time. For the hazard perception test, simply look up the 3 click method. You'll pass with this method without doubt, as the hazards are all common sense, it's just about knowing when to click. The vast majority of the questions were written the same or exactly the same as in the book and app. This is why I went through it so quickly. There will be a few questions worded differently but the concepts are all taught in the app and book. Just make sure you're getting 50/50 mock tests on the app, know the 3 click method for the hazard perception and you'll pass without doubt.

[@theobmbmbm]

howd your theory go?

[@alzy6962]

It would be nice to see episodes of Emily's learning from this video up until she passes her test. I can't believe I watched the whole thing without skipping.

[@Learning2Drive-]

I love how you explain everything, as someone fascinated by how things work and someone who has a thirst for knowledge, I love that you were in-depth

[@SianDevonshire]

This is incredible! I’m looking to start lessons soon and feel like I’ve learnt exactly what she did, this was explained so well and making space to allow for mistakes to learn what not to do, instead of just being frightened of doing it and not feeling it (like hitting the curb and pressing the break too hard for example) is great. Amazing teacher, properly teaching how the car works to understand what you’re doing and how it affects things, I hope my teacher is as good as this.. although if I keep watching other videos, I’m sure I won’t need it! Thank you for posting!

[@joda2571]

As a driving instructor myself, i like to come and watch these videos just to seek for new ways / material to teach to my students ... everyone does it different, cuz it also depends on the student himself... Keep it up , doing well

[@SiilkLone]

I like how you arranged the learning from safest to more risky to ease the learners into car controls. My driving instructor did things the opposite way(steering first, then pedals) and I picked it up reasonably well, but I think your approach is better as it takes a lot of initial stress out of the learning process. Also yes, explaining what clutch and gears do is very helpful. When I was learning, I found it much easier to deal with the clutch after I understood what it actually did and how it worked. If anything, I'd recommend explaining a even more about how clutch works, i.e. how it presses against the flywheel but slips a bit when you ride the clutch, this really helped me to understand what the bite point is and how I should control the clutch when getting off it(and why I was making it burn when I overrevving it while starting 😄).

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you. The more I feel my pupil understands it, the more I explain. I try to keep it to a minimum though to avoid confusion.

[@gracebabu1972]

I've seen several videos which explained when the engine stalls and how to avoid/recover. But this is the only video which explains 'what is stalling'. Nice.

[@britishtransportphotos]

I learned a lot off these videos and I want to say thank you, I passed my test yesterday with only 1 driving fault. Thanks Richard!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@mangoman9216]

This instructor makes so much more sense than way my instructor taught me.

[@lukesargent9413]

That clutch and gears explanation was simplified very well

[@NathanDavis508]

Really appreciate the explanation of how everything works and comes together and what’s really going on underneath. Makes it much easier to do it when you can visualise it and know what you’re doing and what it’s affecting. 10/10 teacher

[@Hunter-NG]

I realise that I passed my test back in 2008 but I wish I had this quality of instruction. Excellent job. I was never taught to pivot from brake to accelerator. I still passed first time though. 😊 And putting the pupil in the passenger seat to learn clutch and brake before the pressure pot of the drivers seat is genius. That drivers seat is a scary place to be as a first time learner.

[@marcellocapone4925]

30 minutes in, and what an incredible lesson it's been so far, thank you.

[@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist]

I'm a history teacher, so obviously had to complete a one year PGCE in order to understand all the different theories around pedagogy. This is an interesting video, as you are actually teaching! People can set themselves up in business as driving instructors or musical intrument teachers, but in my experience they don't actually know anything about teaching. My driving instructor barely taught me anything, we just drove around loads with no obviously defined plan, and he got frustrated if I couldn't do things he'd never taught or explained to me!

[@zackaplowitz]

Finally got to watching this, great video and fantastic instruction. I'm a private pilot and can confirm "my airplane" is common, pretty much every instructor in the world uses some variation, but most common in the UK at least is "I have control" followed by a confirmation "you have control".

[@kittyphillips7028]

This is such an interesting video to watch, and I bet very helpful to those who are just starting out. I passed my driving test first time on Friday 21st July, and your videos helped me get there. Thank you!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@Teverell]

I took my test over twenty years ago and the thing that held me back the most at the time was, without a doubt, confidence. But nowadays, I love driving, I love the freedom of being able to go where I want, and when I want. And that came from having a good instructor to help prepare me for the test, and then doing a lot of long-distance driving over the years. (The only thing I don't like are the extortionate prices of fuel, and the sheer amount of traffic on the roads!) You're a great teacher - I've never known someone to start off in the passenger seat just getting a feel for braking, but that makes so much sense to do. Also, even someone who's been driving twenty plus years still gets a thrill when the car just glides to a stop!

[@BrunoNeureiter]

My very first lesson went like this: - Have you ever driven before? - No - Raise the foot from the clutch pedal and let's go Alright!

[@Kxaizen]

Watched the whole thing, tmr i have my first lesson for drivers ed, watching this made me more confident in myself knowing that feeling nervous is very normal as a beginner! Made all my stress go away, thank you so much! This video really helped a lot! :)

[@Volaths]

I'd love to see this as a series, watching Emily progress as each video goes by

[@tzuyuwu786]

I love how patient this is is!! I think taking it in baby steps is so important

[@yasariqbal3826]

Please Richard make it as a series, we were waiting for this for a very long time 👍👍

[@teresakane5309]

He really explains very well and nicely. He’s really giving the right balance of practical and knowledge. Best video I’ve seen. I’ll be looking for more.

[@sarahkiernan9198]

I'm having my first lesson after over ten years today. I must admit, if there were KZbin videos back then it might have made the process easier, as I feel a lot less nervous and a lot more confident going into the lesson now. Thank you

[@aaisha9134]

It’s so cool to see how different instructors teach. I really wish my instructor taught me this as I was just put on the road harsh braking everywhere until I just picked it up

[@lordsarca]

The explanation on the clutch and engine stopping was a 10/10

[@mr_gyni]

My first driving lesson I took off into rush hour traffic, that might be why I make a ton of mistakes. This seems like a much better way to learn.

[@ezeuzuka3344]

depends on the instructor and the driver..for some people it works. Some Instructors find this method wayy too slow.

[@raz7864]

Mate i’ve got my license in a another country, i gotta say though the way you explaining is really impressive. Calm, brilliant bits, let her to explore like when the engine died . You really good at it.

[@farhan.882]

Passed my driving test yesterday with 2 minors after only 8 hours of lessons thanks to using your KZbin videos! Will still be watching because there’s still loads of tips to learn

[@19hotlipz81]

Had you never driven before? 8 seems a few to pass.

[@1kylol]

@@19hotlipz81true i don’t know anyone who has passed with only 8 lessons idk if thats possible…

[@Caiplayz]

This guy was really calm and understanding, I have to do the same thing today and I hope he’s as understanding and calm as this dude🎉😢

[@miilk.]

howd it go?

[@SinemZaynab]

I took my first manual driving lesson yesterday. With three pedals, mirrors and gears I felt overwhelmed. My feet felt like they were dancing aswell as pedalling! My brain felt overloaded with information 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sadaergasheva7109]

His method of teaching is superb : easy to understand, precise with instructions, conveys learning so well. This young man has a talent of teaching. Thank you.

[@Andriuha49378]

You're a great teacher! I would have prefer your teaching method more than my teachers, who just said on a first lesson: -Well lets go to the street then! And so we drove off to a 5 lane junction lol, turned around and then went through the whole city to a calmer area. Of course he was doing most of the driving, correcting my wheel, pressing pedalls etc, but damn I was scared and excited :D

[@countmurcielago9802]

Am in my 50s I’ve moved to Poland and was not confident driving in Europe so I got some lessons in Poland Really excellent instructor I never realised I had so many bad habits it was refreshing as well as educating , my back ground was driving for over 30 years but getting refresher lessons sharpen your skills for sure

[@Asfixiator7]

As a lorry driver I also was very impressed she could hold the gas peddle at a consistent rate first time. I would put my money on it saying she will be a natural and no more than 4 minors on her final exam.

[@JAISHAN-ci5pl]

best British driving instructor, i can guarantee you mate.

[@BrandonDMorrissey]

I was supposed to go to sleep an hour and a half ago but I saw this video, only wanted to watch a little and finish it tomorrow but that didn't work out too well 😂 I think these videos can be really helpful to people learning, and I think more videos with Emily (As long as she's comfortable with it) as she learns new things and updates on her progress would be really helpful to see how people can progress. Well done Emily this was a great first lesson

[@m.m.2209]

Man, I so wish my instructor was like this. Great structure and teaching!

[@enemycrab9229]

Well done, Emily! A fantastic mentality and good progress for your first lesson. You did great (and probably have one of the best instructors in the country - I'd stick with him if I was you 😜)!

[@ABeardedGinge]

I've just done my first driving lesson today and skipped all the way up to just setting off and stopping but this video gave me so much info to note down cause as I was driving I was so hyper focused i couldn't really take in and remember the info the instructor was giving me while focusing on what i was doing, I've now got the order of setting off and stopping noted down to revise enough to be a lot more comfortable with it for my next lesson, then I can focus more on the steering and checking mirrors and blind spots! also a very anxious first driver so this helps so much! Thank you

[@MatrixFuse]

Fantastic video. One of my favourite so far! Like others have said, I hope there is a follow up. You're correct, Richard 'my car' is an adaptation from aircraft training. More typically you'll here 'I have control' followed by (usually) the F.O confirming 'you have control' but many pilots also use 'My aircraft' / 'your aircraft'. It became more important with the introduction of fly-by-wire because pilots wouldn't know if their collegues were adding input because they couldnt feel it on the joystick on their side after many manufacturers of the large jets replaced a dual yoke with independent joysticks. I'd absolutely love it if you ever did track day training, Richard. Sign me straight up! Something I've always wanted to do! Good luck, Emily. You did really well! I'm sure you'll be passed in no time, you picked things up really quickly. Nothing beats learning to drive. I wish I could go back 13 years and have that experience again 😊

[@anniel9126]

The bit about releasing the brake slowly while the car is stopping was game changing for me. You explain things in way that I completely understand

[@projectflightyoutube]

Wow this is more thorough than mine, my instructor explained a few things for about 5 minutes and off I was, driving on the main roads 😂

[@prabhdensingh8740]

On my first lesson, my instructor got me to drop off the previous student and I drove on a dual carriageway

[@projectflightyoutube]

@@prabhdensingh8740 LMAO

[@Eritsonn]

My first class was a theory class. 10 minutes of the instructor advertising their driving company. Second class was him telling me to look at the car and figure out what the problem with the car is. Third class I had to drive out of a parking lot into a 1 lane road, then into a 2 lane road with traffic and had to drive for like 5KM, and back to the 1 lane road. All this while he was in my ear like; "don't do that!, Do this!" Glad I found this channel. Tomorrow I have my second manual car practical and I feel confident.

[@Machinae_overture]

lmfao, 13:00, she's saying when you guys were doing the first braking tests (first 13 minutes of the video) she was already trying to tell herself "okay, stop by this spot". then, at 13 minutes, when you said "now we're gonna do the next exercise, stopping by a specific spot" she was saying "oh cool, i was already doing that so i should feel a little more comfortable/confident with this". her reaction to you still not understanding cracks me up, she's like "how can i possibly explain this any better"

[@hughjas]

Found your channel a few days ago and have been watching a few hours worth of your videos. Had my first test today. Passed with 1 minor. Very helpful, cheers!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@mastermaltese8731]

My instructor was like, "ok these are the pedals, adjust your mirrors and off we go" INTO TRAFFIC AND BUSY ROUNDABOUTS! I was so anxious I was shaking like crazy. Petrifying.

[@dominomasters104]

thats a fast wa to learn

[@krisztianvincze2049]

Did It work?:D

[@dominomasters104]

@@krisztianvincze2049 definitely worked with me growing urself into the deep end learn so much faster which also means paying less👍

[@merjamhajdarevic9966]

omg mine too

[@sfisoziko7078]

My instructor is the worst instructor ever😢😢. Looking at your videos really helps me a lot

[@J-roll1]

13:05 Tip, we absolutely hate this, she's explained exactly what she means and you just basically spit in her face saying whatever, makes us feel stupid and lose confidence

[@jnsol713]

my thoughts exactly.. i dread getting an instructor who does this

[@willo6651]

Agreed. I knew what she meant - that she'd been using targets the entire time he'd been teaching her to break. It was essentially just smalltalk. When you're learning something new and scary, you can be quite nervous and sensitive (especially so if you're being filmed, I imagine) and establishing rapport is a lifeline for your nerves - it helps calm one element of a stressful situation, so his response was less than optimal for that goal. In his defence, it was probably just that he was juggling different thoughts + driving and didn't have the time to grasp what she was saying and phrase that to her in a kinder way. Something like "Let me come back to that in a minute because my brains struggling to translate what you're saying" would have been better though.

[@muhammadehsangondal2670]

Teaching really really nice thanks for being on the KZbin. And i am enjoying the way she is learning I really enjoyed when she was just changing the gears without giving the accelerator to move the car forward. Very cute 😍

[@montystelevision3238]

I remember by 1st ever lesson. A tour round the car then an hour of all left turns round a housing estate.

[@StefanH]

They threw me on the road in less than 30 minutes when i had my first driving lesson before I felt prepared at all. Such a good driving instructor!

[@VexelArcade]

At least you had 30 mintues, I was driving as soon as I entered the car.

[@StefanH]

@@VexelArcade Oof. I mean I entered the driver's seat immediately but we had a driving school practice area which we took like 4 laps in and then just went out right after

[@BALHAM69]

Thank you Emily for taking part for today’s video ❤ Remember to use Collingwood insurance and Veygo if you need 😊 Hopefully i can find a test date for myself by October ASAP 😅 it was a good beginners lesson for her with learning the basics and foundations for Manuel driving Thank you Richard for the video Your videos in the video description are good from a few years back :) Onto the next video next week Monday

[@Mozza1667]

I would recommend DayInsure for learner insurance, very flexible and by far the cheapest I've found

[@BALHAM69]

@@Mozza1667 good to know :)

[@marcelocesar639]

I can say that this is the best Instructor I've got online. he really is patient and knows how things works.

[@cailancook9720]

This is such valuable content, I appreciate the effort & energy you put into these. I can't wait to pass; your insight is better than most instructors - Thank-you!

[@JoshuaSimmins]

As a Swedish instructor I find it funny that you are saying “you are gonna go on the wrong side on the road” when you always are on the wrong side of the road for me. Amazing video Richard! Using a lot of your small tricks for my beginner drivers.

[@markodespotov1455]

great video richard i like how you pointed out your mistakes as well im not from UK so traffic works completely differently but i still enjoy your videos im expecting a part 2 🙏

[@user-ng5re5rm4n]

Wish I had a driving instructor like him. So calm.

[@bengregers]

Great video Richard, valuable content to so many people. We all started here once.