Driving Instructor Explains how he drives in the UK

[@pabl0john371]

Just passed a few days ago, and your videos helped so much especially because it seems like you understand how uncertain a learner driver is

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@intron9]

But how can you comment then?

[@im2goodm839]

Same I passed on Wednesday last week with 2 minor faults. One of them was a blind spot check and the other one was when I was doing my emergency stop, the instructor (old woman btw) hit her head on the sun visor and I started laughing.

[@AddictzAnt]

@@im2goodm839 I would have laughed too😭 that’s on her, how she gonna tell u to do an emergency stop and not prepare herself for it

[@imexidios973]

Rest in peace.

[@aaronfrench8322]

Wow, I am a new driving instructor in the USA, and I am blown away by how small and tight your roads are there.

[@nicwestley8309]

I'm blown away how big your cars are , ( I'm a fan )

[@aaronfrench8322]

@@nicwestley8309 Glad to hear it! I recently have only owned full size body on frame vehicles just because, gosh I just love them so much! Haha

[@ymence8767]

Essentially your roads in America are made for cars, roads in the UK are made for pedestrians

[@samuelnugent4852]

Yes and this is the main roads should have a look at some of the back roads /country lanes 😂

[@ronloc3309]

@@ymence8767that makes so much sense since you can literally go anywhere in walking distance! I don’t even know why people drive cars anymore when you can just walk

[@seanleeboboyo1338]

Sir, to be honest, I won't be able to pass my future driving tests without watching your videos. And you're a life-saving instructor who keeps every driver safe. Regards, Sean

[@al-anoud-123]

I literally just watched half of this clip before my driving lesson and my instructor was beyond impressed especially since I did horrible on my yesterday's lesson. The amount of info and techniques l learnt i.e clutch control and approach made me so confident!!!!! Thank you so much... I will keep watching your videos as I have a test next week :)

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your test!

[@al-anoud-123]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you!!

[@vogelovers5974]

Have you passed yet x

[@alfiekunz]

Can happily say that I'm part of the 'just passed' community; I honestly don't think I would've passed first time without your excellent videos. I found your manoeuvres videos especially helpful - thank you so so much for this amazing content! :))

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!

[@alfiekunz]

@@ConquerDriving thanks so much! Really appreciate it 😊

[@FlawedFabrications]

I realized that I get a lot of driving anxiety because I have aphantasia, so I can't visualize things in my head almost at all. This means that when I try to think about driving and visualize it, all my brain gives me is dark and scary and what little I can see often goes badly. Videos like this actually help massively just by giving me a real, solid experience I can look at and think "hey, I can do this!", so thanks!

[@jimjamjee3220]

Your channel continues to teach me things my instructor couldn't, or wouldn't, and I'm a better and safer driver because of you. Thank you Richard

[@sippysoup9922]

Passed today on 2nd attempt after watching your videos. Thanks for the help!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!

[@Apex-pred]

Well done

[@ranbirchanian4122]

I’m a driving instructor and always recommend your videos to pupils approaching test, very informative and clear, good advice.. superb mate!..👍🏽

[@TML0677]

wrong side mate

[@slipperylordtouchme7921]

@@TML0677 ?

[@kseniyavelikaya3449]

Good afternoon! My name is Kseniia. I am a university student. I am doing a project related to instructors in the UK. I want to create an application that will help you in your work. I need to do some research and interview 20 instructors. I would like to conduct an interview with you. It will last about 20 minutes. Your information will not be shared with anyone. I can contact you on Zoom, Whatup or by phone. Are you ready for an interview? Sincerely, Kseniia Velikaia

[@ninhursagninmah6461]

Mate, this video was perfect. I am a visual learner and you had well enough video for me to get the feel for what it's like and what to expect on a UK road. Your descriptions were just enough so I could understand every marker. Thank you!

[@PeakBanana08]

I passed my driving test a couple of months ago and only bought myself a car a couple of weeks ago, so I'm a bit nervous about driving on my own especially long distances to see family etc. These kinds of videos keep my 'driver brain' ticking - great stuff!

[@AmmaraSHAH773377]

This video is the one i want to watch before my driving test as well as the one specifically what they look fpr on a test and for safe driving. I need to make sure i remember this. Ther main thing that i think is useful, other than the live narration, is the camera on the pedals. Helped me the most to improve the past few weeks especially with my nerves.

[@simonerichaywood]

Passed today Richard, and have to join the thousands of others who have already thanked you for your incredible videos. I don’t doubt that they made an enormous difference to my learning! I’ll keep watching them because I feel like there is always more I can learn and frankly I enjoy watching them 😂

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@marklewis9638]

This video must have taken you ages to make and edit - Hats off to you and a pat on the back man! Thank you!

[@johnroberts7529]

Once again I'm blown away by your comprehensive and clear, detailed delivery Mr Fanders. Many thanks.

[@drummingriffin]

I have been a qualified driver (uk) for 46 years. I like to think I can drive safely and well. Your video is telling me that largely, I do. Good to know. Thank you for an informative video.

[@bunny8352]

Helllloooooo, I passed my test, I thank God I came across your channel, God bless you mehn, I pray that this channel grows even more than it has, I will still remain subscribed here to show my appreciation

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@bucurbogdan5940]

I'm preparing for my driving lessons soon and you make me so confident watching your videos 📹 you are amazing. Thank you for your effort doing this videos for us

[@tejaspadhye]

passed my test on second try, failed at first only because couldnt do reverse parallel parking within the line as Indian test doesnt allow for as much space as in UK. only altered 1 bit from your parking formula, removed the 'angle off' part and voila I passed. thank you for your immensely detailed and thorough explanations Richard!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@carlosesteban6454]

Just passed my driving test today , your videos have been incredibly helpful :D

[@alphaspaul5880]

Congrats

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@MaddieCollins13]

I got my drivers license in an automatic about six years ago, but I just acquired my dream car in a manual, and thanks to your videos I was driving it full time in less than two months! I appreciate your videos so much, the amount of detail you provide helps so much when you don’t have a proper driving instructor to show you these things. Thank you so much for being so helpful and understanding!

[@mthwm]

Passed easily thanks to these videos, keep up the good work, and good luck to everyone who's just learning to drive.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@jameswarden9136]

I'd love it if you could do more commentary drive's like this one

[@Kyxul]

I failed my test first time as i drove too close to the left kerb when there was a taxi in the bus stop, got another one soon, your videos help alot! :)

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear that, good luck with your next test!

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

Don't get discouraged. You got this!

[@armyt7645]

Passed recently, 3 minors, and I had an awful instructor and learnt myself, and this KZbinr is the very best for learning to drive. Thank you! PS, his collingwood insurance offer is very good.

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@MrTrialandError]

I passed last week with many thanks to your videos, I will continue to watch and support :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@adamkovacs3258]

Hey Richard I passed my driving test today with only 5 minors! Only learning from friends and family, your videos really helped me to prepare. I'm really glad you are doing what you doing and keep going.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@jai598]

Just got my driving license. Keep making these videos mate, they are a good work

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@menoswater1032]

This is one of the most helpful and well thought through driving videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@georgetd8623]

Your videos are delightfully understandable and helpful! You sure are an amazing driver! I keep asking myself questions and you keep answering them. Cheers, mate

[@conniewitze7086]

Your videos are so helpful! You explain everything so well, and I have no doubt your videos will help me pass my future driving test when the time comes.

[@manyanxie7983]

I have been watching this video for many times! My test is tomorrow, I will come back with any news! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@asgarakbarov4647]

Just passed yesterday, I have watched your videos reqularly and it was helpful so much. I just want to thank you. You are doing great job!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@finwatts]

I just passed today yall with 2 minors and I watched so many videos here so thanks big man you’re a g

[@charlotteoleary196]

This is a superb video and such a good idea. I talk like this when I am driving, it keeps me focused!

[@mtryan6713]

This is so helpful thank you from someone who passed their test 2 years ago and still is learning from your videos. I’m definitely a better driver for it. I can’t imagine the accidents you have helped prevent with your commitment to keep creating these quality content filled videos 🙏

[@nicks3736]

I managed to pass yesterday with two minors and just wanted to say a huge thank you for your brilliant videos. In addition to a great instructor, they really did help and your explanations are so helpful, especially for anxious drivers! This video particularly helped just before my test, so thank you, Richard!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@stuarthart3370]

One thing I've discovered after watching several of your videos is that I and many like me need to do refresher courses. I passed the motor cycle test in 1999 and the car in 1972. You've really made a mockery of the car test version 1973. I don't think I'd pass the current car test but I probably would the bike. The difference in the two is that the car always feels safer. I think even Rossi would probably adhere to biking standards riding through a city. I only wish I'd seen this stuff ages ago. preferably before 1972 many thanks for such amazing instruction.

[@jamescairns4051]

I passed on Tuesday. Your videos and assistance were a key part of my development and aided my pass. Thanks so much ❤

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@rajkumarchintakayala532]

I have a test this month end and I found this video massively helpful not only to understand the rules but also the better car control. I will keep watching your videos until I pass the test. Yes I just subscribed✌️

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck with your test!

[@fionchan8368]

Please film more of this kind of narrated videos. It is extremely helpful!

[@brunofalcone9979]

What a fantastic video! Great resource for anyone who is interested in safe driving, not just passing the driving test. Thanks for your work!

[@mdarkshakil]

I have passed my Driving test 21/07/2024 with Zero Minor faults 🥰 It requires me extensive hard work , focus and money as well. I passed in my 2nd attempt. My first attempt was 21/05/2024 the result was 2 serious faults with 14 minor faults . All the best for my all learner brothers and sisters ❤️

[@melody03-i7r]

i absolutely love your channel please keep posting you are real and so helpful. thank you.

[@sophielouise1840]

Passed on the 14th of July with only 3 minors thanks for ur videos they helped out a lot keep doing wat ur doing

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, thanks for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@MrNoneofthem]

I learned to drive in a small town and it was so relaxed driving there. When I relocated to London everything became faster, and to be honest, I am a more impatient driver now. It is stressing traffic building up behind you, or someone tailgating you bumper to bumper, forcing more aggressive driving on you.

[@kudiratbello2515]

This is great. With this and all the camera. We could go on the test and let the recording play back. And we watch ourself on the test. To learn from our mistake.

[@nimajavanart]

Perfect explanation for the whole driving lessons.

[@Frozen-uf5fu]

Passed my test today thanks to your vids!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@eddiegrant7604]

Very professionally explained smooth driving!

[@qudsiarashidawantchrbpr5072]

Great work done, you understand the confusions a new driver goes through usually. Thanks!

[@robmelville6975]

Passed last week and your videos were a massive help so thank you 🙏

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!

[@berhamlatif7457]

I've passed my road test today and Applied your tips... Thanks❤️

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!

[@Light-Eater]

Such a comprehensive video, thank you for making it.

[@balaajb1247]

Thank you for your help with your videos , passed yesterday with 1 minor thank you :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@connor5803]

Insanely helpful can see where i go wrong and compare to what you do in that situation , would be great if you did more of these videos , for example what ur doing/thinking in heavy uphill traffic and other areas

[@purplemathilda7391]

These videos are so helpful! Very clear and interesting 👍👍👍made even better by your choice of socks👍 Brilliant, thank you!

[@mu.x]

Explanation with the presence of these cameras. legendary

[@freddiekb1004]

Another video I never knew I wanted... Great stuff! Thanks Richard

[@chuipingchu1636]

Fantastic video! I love to watch before practicing driving. Good explanation on how you drive in the UK. And i hope that you can make more this type of videos.

[@KNG-pc5qd]

Thankyou for this! Helpful to see someone drive.

[@Razzman-bv5qc]

Started watching this video, and after the first 5 minutes or so, the first thought was that this is the most useful First time driving in the UK Video for foreigners, much better than the usual "Driving in the UK for americans" that is the usual offering that emphasize the left hand side thing. It covers how to actually do it on a normal british weekday, complete with advice on what to do in awkward, but normal for brits, situations. Incidentally it shows how to handle a stick shift.

[@eboasmah1882]

Cool, I hope to learn something new

[@MUHAMMADIrfan-jh9vw]

Nice Comentary. Welldone I am currently preparing for part-3. I wish you can do that as well.

[@AKAMustang]

Didn't notice any mistakes, just a few things that I do differently. The first would be rev matching, but I know why you wouldn't include this, and you mentioned it in the outro anyway. When using cruise control I prefer to keep my foot in the usual pivot position, usually covering the throttle for comfort, but allowing for swift and accurate braking if the need arises. Lastly when joining from slip roads and changing lanes on multi-lane highways I favour a more extreme side check, more of a blind spot check really. Not sure why possibly motorcycle training, or maybe just been caught out in the past by more frivolously looks. Big fan of the magic roundabout, don't have any of those near me, looks like a lot of fun.

[@pinkaesthetics665]

This video was extremely helpful so thank u! 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@安德力]

DVSA should take this video as a learning material, especially for new drivers, like myself. Many thanks

[@mattjames4644]

Passed my test this week, second attempt with just 1 driver fault - haven't had a lesson in years but your videos (with lots of practice) really got me through so thanks!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@dblissmn]

The person pulling in at 17:30 really demonstrates to me how good driver education and road manners are in the UK compared to most other places. They'd never pull over in the US unless you on the side without parked cars had already forced the issue by continuing forward.

[@devansh8846]

And the instructor is also capable of drifting the supercars! I'm jealous of your life. Haha, keep driving😊.

[@ConquerDriving]

Haha, thank you. Although I drift MX5s, not quite super cars 😉

[@GoogleEyes]

This Guy knows his stuff

[@BALHAM69]

It’s a good video, different to the others you made thank you 😊

[@nicwestley8309]

What a great clip / very helpful / keep up the good work 👏

[@vogelovers5974]

I’m learning a lot from your videos 😊

[@watashibr]

Excellent video, I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you very much teacher!

[@Iced_Diamondz]

"I'm driving to the left of the road as opposed to what's left of the road" that comment killed me 😂😂😂

[@Michmusicmore]

Thank you sir for sharing this video it helps me a lot..i am new here and no idea with the right hand drive vehicle.i am looking forward to pass the driving test

[@bartoszbazejczyk8597]

Greetings from Poland. I also work as a driving instructor, I like to compare the training methods and examination requirements in the UK to Polish ones.

[@ConquerDriving]

Greetings, I was in Poznań a couple of weeks ago.

[@Alan_Clark]

I like to approach red traffic lights very slowly, so that with a bit of luck they will go green and I can continue without stopping. This might have worked at 13:40, and probably a 21:10.

[@jackharper6746]

amazing ability to verbalise what usually happens on automatic (in a good driver's head, anyway)

[@K26650]

Got my first and hopefully only test tomorrow. Can't hurt to have a bit more knowledge before. Edit: failed with 1 minor and 1 serious. Already got another test booked for the 23rd. Thank god for cancellations Edit 2: passed with no minors today

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear that you didn't pass but I'm happy to hear that you managed to get a cancellation. Good luck with your next test!

[@ibs5080]

Just came across this now Richard. Greatly looking forward to watching this video in it's entirety later when I have time. In the meantime, watched a few brief snippets of it. Looks really interesting...though not sure if those very colourful socks are legal! 😀

[@ConquerDriving]

😄

[@uk7866]

Thought you said 'comedy' driving at the start 😁. Great vid as always!

[@jerrylee5299]

In my eyes driving in uk roads are so challenging compared to Canadian roads. I can’t even think about how difficult it would be for long-haul truck drivers.

[@MrPaulc222]

I would have to adapt again for a car because I've only driven vans for the past 25 years (no centre rear-view mirror). I recently hired a nearly-new van while mine was in for repair. It actually had the equivalent of a rear-view mirror because there was a camera in the rear door. I've not seen that before.

[@ben.taylor]

I've been going up and down the mersea road since I was a little kid, it's unusual to see it through the eyes of a dashcam 🤣

[@GraveRave]

I appreciate this, great video!

[@stev5293]

Colchester is a beautiful town. Must be so many old style roads there

[@Justin_ibbi]

Thanks Dear Sir for Another helping video

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

05:45 I think it’s important to mention rule 215 of the Highway Code, when you see a horse on a road, you should slow down to a maximum of 10mph. 🙃

[@Apex-pred]

Yo let's goo another upload

[@mryrius]

No way, I was going to ask if you would do a new series of just driving around and commenting. I haven’t watched yet, but would be nice to see commenting on other road user behaviours.

[@rebeccasandom6642]

Great video !! Especially the part regarding zip merging ! I failed my AD1 part 2 other week 😔 but hey ho i will try again and keep watching your channel. Would you do a video about zip merging as it devides opinions 🤔 I don't think people realise it is the right thing to do !!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear you failed. Good luck with your next one. Yes, I may do such a video in the future.

[@maryamzafar6214]

Hey Richard, could you consider making a video on parking in multi storey car parks? They are quite hilly and the surface is not the usual road so can be quite tricky sometimes

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for your suggestion, I may do in the future.

[@geroullasala8456]

Thank you so much for this video

[@23toxic23]

Peep and creep is what I call your approach to tight blind corners.

[@eceg-evogaming8025]

i just got failed because on a rural busy and bendy road i drove between 35-40 mph which was apparently too slow and i was keeping up traffic which there was no cars behind me, when i mentioned "i didnt want to lose control of the car, thats why i was above 30mph but below 60mph" the examiner replied "you wont lose control" which he sounded that he was happy to fail me, which also he didnt have any other reason. i wish i had better examiner maybe someone like you

[@zaixai9441]

What is your opinion on these scenarios? Good, bad, indifferent, scummy, dangerous? 1. You are at a roundabout and want to go left, but there is a long line of traffic in the left lane, however the right lane is clear so you go down the right lane and go all the way around the roundabout at go back the the exit you wanted to take. 2. You are on a smart motorway and all the lanes are very slow or standstill. The hard shoulder is a Junction x only and is fast moving, so you go into it and exit at the junction and then rejoin straight away and repeat until you can't/don't need to any more.

[@ConquerDriving]

1. You cause more traffic by making everyone in the left lane give way to you as you go around the roundabout. 2. Dangerous and illegal.

[@mesaber86]

Those socks man are something else. In a hipster good way.

[@MattDenny12]

Absolutely great video! A question I have is, I know my cars speed is 10% lower then the "actual" speed (so displayed 33 is 30, 44 is 40 etc). From an instructor's point of view would you expect a driver to use the cars speed, or is it acceptable to use the "GPS" speed?