Driving Instructor Teaching a Pupil to Deal with Traffic Lights in Great Britain

[@colinjava8447]

This is like a free driving lesson, I should probably pay after watching it.

[@Not_A_CIA_Agent]

Passed my driving test today on my 5th attempt. Got there in the end, never give up! I've had 3 driving instructors but hilariously I finally passed after doing lessons with my mum.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@bestnameever481]

Just passed my test today with 1 minor. Richard is very knowledgeable and teaches in a very nice way. As an international student in the uk, these videos helped me a lot. Good luck to everyone!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@augustineokey630]

Thanks so much for this video. This has been my error. I came across this video last night and after watching it, I went for my test this morning and passed with relative ease. No errors from traffic lights. I passed my practical test today. Thank you so much

[@danbishop1619]

Passed my test first time today with 2 minors, everyone praise me

[@flyingsparkes8460]

Well done!

[@SneakySonn]

Well done stay safe on the roads !

[@louisechan4260]

Brilliant driver 😁

[@andrewchester7935]

Excellent, well done

[@chickentikka7890]

Well done fanny

[@anabetinaignacio4083]

I passed my exam 3days ago. I passed on my FIRST ATTEMPT with 4 minors! Thanks to you sir!!! I have learned so much!!!! Keep up the great job! God bless you 🙌

[@lillykapchina4977]

Thank you for the videos Richard. I am so happy to see the special thanks being introduced. I can appreciated how much it costs to have good equipment to film the lessons. Not to mention the time it takes to edit the videos. Your videos are always very informative and straight to the point. Thank you :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really kind of you, thank you.

[@Casavult]

Even as an experienced road and track driver, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, Richard. Keep it up, mate.

[@Mike-zz5kz]

Same. He’s just such a nice guy, the videos are a delight.

[@LS-ex9nn]

"Don't be afraid of white line, but the oject." ...Very useful hint to me.❤ I appreciate of your talkative attitude to share us your observations and hints. So many useful points to remind me as a learner, how many details I have to pick up there even I have learnt the skills, particularly those are involving safty issues. I realized that those subtleness actually can lead to much of varied driving on the road as some can be safe driving but others could cause dangers or even serious accidents.🌹 Thanks for the great vedio as always.💕 thanks also Domas.⚘

[@pegueinacamera6598]

I failed my theory test 3 times already. So now I decided to study hard and follow every video possible.

[@pmw3839]

Excellent lesson. I learned a lot. I wish all driving instructors were as good as you. Thank goodness for KZbin.

[@zofo1961]

Hi Richard i passed my test in 1982, but with your vids i still learn things👍

[@jornada.del.muerto]

wow i learned a lot. i have spent £1000+ on driving lessons and apparently i am still not doing well. thank you for this, you are a gem

[@daviemac9925]

Hey Domas, you're really good, you're going to be an amazing driver. We watch Mock Test videos and see people muck it up at Traffic Lights, well done.

[@geraldvgarces]

Passed my test watching all your videos and downloading your app! Filipino driver here! Thank you so much!

[@ZupaTr00pa]

That tip about 3 seconds on amber is great. I've a habit of piling on the brake as soon as I see amber. This has lead to many harsh stops under the impression a solid amber is just another red. Good reminder that I have that bit of leeway in case I need it!

[@luenicluke]

Watching this video made me realise I’m not overthinking when I feel like my instructor isn’t teaching me the right way. Focusing on going slow in the beginning so the learner can absorb the information is the best way to teach; speed can come later, as you mentioned. I really like your teaching style. If I lived closer, I would have inquired about lessons

[@jonathanbrockway5861]

As always your videos are a joy to watch Richard; I love doing this traffic light lesson with pupils - it's where I usually tend to see a big increase in confidence and ability. I also use the lesson to show that Joe Public is prone to making lots of errors (especially in relation to correct positioning) and how we can safely avoid such problems. They always finish this lesson absolutely buzzing; I love it!😊

[@ethanevans9268]

I would’ve really liked having you as my instructor. Brilliant explanations and brilliant teaching method. I passed my test well over a year nearly 2 now, and still watch your videos 😊

[@iiclarify7810]

passed my test today with 0 minors, your videos helped me so much, thanks for uploading 👍

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@illyriandescendant7963]

Holy crap, how did you do that? I find it nearly impossible to make 0 mistakes. How did you manage to hold your nerves? Did you practice a lot in the same area that you took the test? How many hours with a driving instructor have you had? Any tips? Sorry to bombard you with questions. I'm just finding it really hard to get past this thing. haha.

[@ReggieJB]

I’m from Kentucky in the US I just wanted to say I passed my drivers test yesterday. How I came across you I looked up how to brake smoothly I found your channel and I started doing what you said while I was out driving and my braking improved for the better. I just wanted to say thanks for your tips and I will continue to show support.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@jc6836]

I just had my 7th driving lesson for auto (14 hours in total) and I am driving on the street for 4 lessons already but my driving instructor never explained the difference between green ball & green light. I am so glad that you created this channel, and I find your channel! You made the world so much better. Could never thank you enough

[@zybergis]

The difference between traffic light signals is set out in the traffic regulations. Your instructor could have assumed you know the difference already. :) In my case, when I was hesitating the very 1st time at a GREEN ARROW traffic light signal (I was a bit unsure if the oncoming traffic shall let me pass first), my instructor just said that I don't know the traffic regulatations, and it's dangerous to drive like that. And that I should have a more thorough reading of the book. Nope, he did NOT tell me the difference. 🤣 Alas, I had already known the difference between the two but in the midst of great newbie driving anxiety, one gets to second-guess one's knowledge.

[@booster4078]

I passed my exam 2 years ago already done 30000 miles of driving but still fun watching your videos

[@roshanmadhuranga3528]

Very informative and to the point. Really helpful to new drivers/learners. Discussed almost all confusions with traffic lights. specially when turn right. Thank you..!

[@TheChunkyspunky]

Richard Thankyou for your video’s. I passed today my first time, done theory and practical test in the space of two weeks. Driving is easy and you made it clear and precise. Much appreciated.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@Poodz_]

Seems a real switched-on and safe driver, good lesson.

[@savag3ytwildrift249]

Passed My Test 2 days Ago... Watched all kinda videos of this channel and it helped so much.... 👍 Definetly recommended to watch for people from anywhere.. Its very helpfull

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@ITNoetic]

32:20 is a real gem of knowledge. Always consider the size of the vehicles around you that may pass you. Not as big a deal on wide American roads, but sometimes people creep over lane lines a bit to avoid parked cars.

[@samjunior8919]

i just wanted to say your channel is brilliant

[@bajeesh1]

Thank you, Conquer Driving. Your videos are very useful. Apart from taking driving classes, I watched your videos which actually helped a lot. I passed 3 months back with no errors at all! I still watch your videos and sure am learning new things 😊👍

[@meredith2803]

Great driving education Richard, my instructor always taught me to check what's going on behind me too as if you slam on the brakes when the lights are on amber cars could end up going into the back of you, the 3 second rule is a great idea. It definitely makes it an easier concept to get your head around.

[@SarahWilson-wu6wi]

Thank you!!!! I am attempting to be a driving instructor, unfortunately I've held a full car licence for over 25 years and need to add I have hoed a full motorcycle licence more years than this. I love the thought of helping people get independent but... isn't there always a but.... I'm a good driver rural and dual carriageway, put me in the city, boy I realise my weak points, my city has changed so much since my younger day. So just watched your superb video of "right at lights", I'm now fluent. Great job! Your pupils may have a lot to take on but you have just explained to an old hand the right hand light possibilities - what do I do at these? absolutely so well I have no questions. I do hope they appreciate how well you have de mystified, de cluttered right hand turn traffic lights. Off to watch some more video, awesome work. many thanks

[@sarahnabbi5525]

Good instructor and teacher always. God bless you.

[@esma3658]

You are just excellent educator Many thanks for your great support to many people

[@aaronwerner830]

Wow Driving in the UK is different from us in the United States. USA we drive on the Right and most of the Cars in the USA are Automatic Transmission. Glad to learn

[@philcross6037]

at 14:15, my son did exactly as you said and the instructor told him to slam on and failed him. It feels so objective. he watched this after the event and is now confused. Love the videos very well made.

[@robinsbusvideos]

Always very clear on what needs to be done buddy, thankyou.

[@komugishamoureen8604]

I passed my test today with 3minors I thank you for this lesson

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Congratulations on passing!

[@KindredBrujah]

Wild how much of Colchester I now recognise despite having never actually been. I think Dom is doing pretty well for the time he's had behind the wheel so far! With your tutelage, Richard, I think he'll be test-ready pretty soon!

[@xvxscarecrow]

I passed my test last week. First time and only had 6 minors. I watched a fair few of your videos on the run up to the test. Thanks for all your help.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Thnk u very much Mr Richard that,z how a Real Teacher suppose to teach ❤❤❤ how u instrcct awesome l should pass long time ago very neatb

[@UnknownGamer-cw3uo]

So happy to come back to these videos today having passed my test also TODAY! These helped me loads and I couldn’t be happier and I’m so glad I watched these and I’d recommend them to anyone nervous or needing a bit of help up to their tests or just for driving in general :))

[@teachingonline887]

Thank you deeply, Richard, I passed my test today. I watched your videos which gave me more confidence while learning and also shortened the driving lessons that I might need to spend on listening, sparing me more time on driving itself.

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@hanaheena7828]

Love this guys videos love the funny bits too haha Thank you

[@marzneo]

Man, this guy is the best instructor.💪

[@clairearcade]

Thank you so much Richard!!! I’ve been watching your videos religiously the last month and I passed first time this morning ❤❤❤ (also i used to live in Greenstead so it’s fun to watch you go past my old student house 🥹🥹) Thank you again!!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

Great video Richard, I’ve already shared with my students. Nearly 200 k on the old girl & she is still going strong 💪

[@wagma5120]

Very important and lovely information for all new learners Thank you so much

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Woow marvelous that - z how teacher suppose to teach with every step,z of the way explains a lot of ❤❤ u make z it like 👍 very easy for us of Patience very Peak

[@iradhahewanayake191]

useful tips and the instructor is very practical in teaching those techniques. keep it up

[@abdufatahbarkad4207]

This a great lesson I recommend your channel please record other lessons thanks

[@JHolland]

Ur so satisfying to watch like as a instructor lol and just ur videos in general

[@michelleatkinson4467]

It’s lovely to also see on your driving lesson green areas rather than houses being built at every opportunity.

[@bhumikasoam6507]

You are an amazing teacher @Richard :)

[@stefnash4730]

In South Africa it goes from red to green. I loved this video. Thank you.

[@edkittens75]

Good video. Like this format where you give a lesson based on an aspect of driving.

[@MarkPMus]

Dom, brilliant student. I’d think I’d be really nervous in front of the cameras if it were me!

[@williamdevereux9086]

Hi Richard, I love the videos they're all well informed and high quality! If possible, just try to turn down the gain on your microphones as they regualarly clip.

[@sunilpatel2883]

I learnt that Toucan is so-called because "two can cross". And with horses, I thought was called a Pegasus crossing (so that all the crossings are winged things!)

[@imivyshan]

Very useful tips ❤especially for avoiding block the bus’s way 32:09

[@GrahamRead101]

We have traffic lights where the oncoming cars don't have a green light when you do - even though both are just round green lights, not a filter green. i.e. you can turn right.

[@ishratsatter5628]

Nice helpful. Show more. I always scared of this kind of traffic lights. When turn right and straight. Please show more for beginners.

[@YinYeung11]

Thank you 🙏 😅❤

[@JB-ys5bf]

For the turning right at traffic lights, around newcastle area there's a 1 to 2 lane lighted junction (no dedicated right turn lane on 1 of the roads), 2 to 2 lane junction and a junction where you turn behind the oncoming traffic all within about 15 minutes of each other.

[@carultch]

Is Newcastle still known for its coal industry?

[@SiilkLone]

@ConquerDriving at 21:30, did you called a pothole an "Australia"? 😄

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

wooh ❤❤❤ the green grass so neat very nice Summer

[@Glockas]

26:29 im pretty sure Equestrian are also known as "Pegasus Crossings" in keeping with the flying animal theme. The Toucan crossing gets its name as its both bikes and pedestrians, thus "Two Can" cross. Puffin crossing is the acronym you mentioned. Pelican crossing comes from "Pelicon" for "PEdestrian LIght CONrolled" crossing. And the original animal, the zebra crossing for obvious reasons. Not a flying animal as its not traffic light controlled.

[@Xaid0nTT]

The equestrian crossing is called Pegasus I believe. There's one on Via Urbanis Romanae near Colchester football stadium.

[@seanf69]

Domas' clutch control is awesome. Great video Richard

[@MrJason005]

Hi Richard, I passed first time last Thursday with 8 minors, and your videos have been incredibly helpful in helping me learn to drive! I watched a lot of your videos before every lesson and they were invaluable in teaching me a lot of things about learning to drive. However, my driving examiner was a bit angry at the end of the test. As we pulled in to the exam centre to finish the test, he said "I can tell you that you've passed, but I need to ask you a question". He then asks me "how often do you check your mirrors?". I have no response, I just say "umm" for a bit, and then he says "you might as well have done this", and then reaches out and points the centre mirror to point up! He told me that I don't check my centre mirror anywhere near often enough, and that I must check it every 5-10 seconds, and he told me that he would have failed me if he could (I got 4 minors for mirrors/change direction, and 1 minor for mirrors/change of speed). I was shocked cause I vividly remember in your video about mirrors that you said pupils are not required to check their mirrors every X seconds to pass the test. I told this to my driving instructor and he agreed too, and we both were confused. (I also made a longer post about my experience here if you're interested in reading it: reddit.com/r/LearnerDriverUK/comments/13xjre3 ) What do you think about my examiner's comment?

[@KindredBrujah]

They may be simplifying it to explain their frustration - you need to check your mirrors enough that the information you're receiving about what's behind you is appropriately fresh. If you're zinging along an empty dual carriageway, you probably don't need to check as often as if you're navigating winding city streets.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing. It's the examiners personal opinion, it's not something I agree with or something that's required. I think the examiner was out of line to be "angry" with you when it's not something you have to do or is necessary and may mean you're not concentrating on the road enough if you look backwards more than you need to.

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Splendid Monday Good afternoon my teacher k let,s Learn more ❤ur teach, ggo😊

[@Liam-rr5ky]

Some really good knowledge in this video mate especially about passing the large vehicles at lights. Passed my test last year mainly down to your very helpful tips as my instructors weren’t fantastic. Wanted to also add, at 34:50 you were talking about junctions where you pass behind cars, there is another 4 way junction I know of in NW London just north of Ruislip Manor Station (I did it many times in driving lessons 🫣), it can be quite tight especially as most people don’t respect the road markings. Thought you’d need more than 1 example to check out if you decide to 👍🏻. All the best Richard.

[@hellangel230]

Thank you for your videos it helped me alot 😊😊

[@AlamalwebTV]

Nice thank you , I've got new 😅 info about amber lights. It was very easy to understand how the clutch works.

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Hi my teacher Happy Glamorous Friday very heated day so let,z go in our learn,n learn,n go on the road so little head,z up ❤❤❤safe

[@ibrahimmuhabaw3918]

Your video is so help full

[@rektskrubm8316]

Hi there, I've been enjoying your videos a lot. Came to this channel as I'm currently taking driving lessons and have found your content quite useful. But man it's harsh around here in Bogotá, motorcycles outnumber cars, potholes everywhere, in a lot of places there's no lines on the ground, caveman drivers. Oh and I don't know what my instructor is thinking, on my THIRD class, I was already practicing going uphill in a pickup truck with a very strict clutch (no surprise, it stalled multiple times). But hey, I'm alive, I can keep watching your videos!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for watching!

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

I love ❤❤how u teach how a teacher suppose to be l actually have to speak tell my teacher lm the instructor

[@temesi]

Excellent video. Very informative and easy to follow.

[@Tenkeskap]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@1mgvideo]

As always, Richard, an interesting video. I agree pelican crossings were better than puffins but many drivers went on the flashing amber. I think that's why they've been mainly changed, However it is annoying as you say to wait several seconds when the crossing is clear. The sensors need to be more sensitive.

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Very good ❤❤❤ that each step

[@MatrixFuse]

This guy drove better than that youtuber with a full license

[@harry_page]

27:40 Funnily enough, today I had to wait for 15 seconds after a pedestrian finished using a Puffin crossing before it changed to green. Very intelligent indeed 😂

[@AKAMustang]

Well he's not going to take long to get there is he. Great drive.

[@sirnoob_1503]

First view haha, loving the content you deliver Richard

[@Gerald0613]

- that means you can go any time - who can go any time? - us - we... love these tests 😂

[@cactusbase3088]

26:36 - Great video Richard. Love the way you provide so much information on the 'why' certain things happen rather than just providing direction. Is that still true at 26:36? Doesn't the latest highway code indicate that you should (or even 'must') stop at pedestrian crossing if someone is waiting (unless of course it is unsafe to do so)?

[@ryanmitcham5522]

No the new updates in the highway code are relating to allowing pedestrians cross who are waiting at junctions.

[@ConquerDriving]

It's not must. It's something you should do not must do.

[@ITNoetic]

Something that we get in the US that I'm not sure about in countries like the UK is that drivers can see both the traffic and pedestrian signals at a distance. So I never find myself thinking about whether I'll slow down or speed up when the light turns yellow. Instead, I glance at the pedestrian signal; if it's white, then there's plenty of time for pedestrians to begin and finish crossing, meaning the light will stay green for more than long enough for me to pass through. If it's flashing red, then the traffic signal has several seconds before it changes to yellow. And oftentimes, the flashing red pedestrian signal also has a countdown to the traffic yellow, telling people how long they have to cross. What this means is, when I see a traffic signal, I can decide oftentimes 10+ seconds before I reach the light what I'll do, and either speed up or slow down accordingly to ensure a smooth drive (though I don't typically slow down while the light is green).

[@Veronicaaaaa511]

More 🚘 lesson videos like this please

[@rajulimbu3846]

This is really helpful thank you

[@hrothgarpage]

Hi Richard, if you are looking for an example of a junction where examiners will expect learners to use offside to offside positioning then take a look at the large cross roads near to this postcode in Watford, WD24 7ND. If you approach this junction on either of the single carriageway roads and turn right onto the dual carriageway then offside to offside positioning provides the safest method. However, learners have to be wary of oncoming traffic that reaches the middle before them as the junction is not marked up to show how to position and many drivers get it wrong and dive accross in front, which can cause a lot of confusion. This junction might be a good use case to support the other videos you've made on this subject. I am a local ADI and would be happy to help if you'd like to get in touch.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@Yhemchi13]

These a couple of junctions around Bedforshire where you turn right after each other, but even then people tend to ignore the road markings and turns before each other

[@JupiterMan12.000]

Very Entertaining Video Richard👍👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘

[@peteridemudia-jf5mz]

Good message respect sir thanks

[@mogesmessele6217]

Good instructor!!

[@Mahajan-eq6kp]

Thanks for the videos, they are indeed very useful, at 5:50, you explained you can either wait before stop line or after it, but not over it. Is there a reason for it, is it because of the padestrian crossing or we need to follow this rule every time? Thanks

[@zahir.raihan]

Really helpful!!! thank you.

[@Zlinky111]

Love your videos, Richard. ❤ Thank you so much for the effort you invest into them. 😊 Question: If you are waiting in the middle and it is clear, can you turn BEFORE the green turn arrow lights up???

[@Mortarion6666]

36:15 would making room for emergency vehicles be an appropriate/acceptable use of the advanced stop line?

[@StevenGest-ni4ht]

Absolutely as long as you do not endanger a cyclist already using the box Best regards Steven

[@ConquerDriving]

Nothing in the rules to say that you can.