Driving Instructor Fails Mock Driving Test in Great Britain - 3 Reasons

[@longyinlai6597]

Paul passed the vibe check 😂

[@Bulelwakoko]

Absolutely!!!

[@SoulStyx]

13:52 if my driving examiner says this, I'm making sure neither of us get home safely

[@vienna5526]

LMAO holy shit cant even say if he was serious or not

[@flonards9403]

😂😂😂

[@Xhaka_-8]

Is he playing a character why’s he making his voice sound deep

[@LiveHedgehog]

@@Xhaka_-8 Yeah he's playing character, he's pretending to be 'the worst examiner you could get'.

[@captain4318]

"Hm, okay. Secret agent." Paul took that well 😅

[@Jac70]

'Jason what would you be doing if you weren't doing this mock test?' 'I don't exist when not doing mock tests!'

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@panther9450]

Paul is a great guy and has a brilliant personality 😊 Great commentary Richard, professional as always 😎😂

[@ConquerDriving]

He is, I enjoyed our morning together.

[@MDSAIDULISLAMRUMON]

Thank you Mr. Rechard. I passed my driving test on 4 attempts and i saw all of your videos which made me success........

[@zaracouchman4550]

13:54 Aww I was excited to hear what Jason does on his days off 😂

[@gefulltetaubenbrust2788]

Now I feel like it’s better not to know 😅

[@robinthebobin6537]

@@gefulltetaubenbrust2788 "Jason" definitely has some skeletons in his closet (potentially literally)😂

[@HorizonFps]

I recently got my license because of you! Thanks Richard for your very helpful videos!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@hoonlvr7213]

i genuinely do not know how Richard stays in character, hes wayy stronger than me

[@jennie2817]

Passed today first time and was told I had the most difficult examiner in the area. Thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@agnesanees2915]

What Paul does-signaling right when overtaking and left when returning to his side of the road-is actually how I was taught when I learned for my test years ago in Poland. So, if you have someone from Poland doing the mock test, you might notice the same pattern. I don’t do this anymore because I learned from your videos that I shouldn’t.

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

From my experience it is the way people are taught in most countries since the tests tend to be quite black and white and, for example, moving into the oncoming lane and back is considered a lane change and you MUST use turn signals. It is how it's taught in Ukraine too. So the UK test is quite unique in that it judges every signal according to the situation and doesn't require it if it isn't needed, for example. They also specifically make a point about checking mirrors before using the signal which I also agree with. In other countries it's either signal then mirror or they don't care about the order altogether.

[@kkarlsen_06]

In Norway, the give way line is actually a line of give way upside down triangles

[@ConquerDriving]

I think I seemed to remember people doing that when I've been in Poland.

[@adamsz1090]

@@ConquerDriving Its the same in Hungary as well. You must signal left to turn back into your own lane. 15 years ago on my test, the road was wide but it was one lane, a bust stopped on the side, I overtake withouth moving the car anywhere from a straight line as the road was comfortable fot the bus and the car but my examiner said it was a fail, because I didnt signal right and then left as passing the bus. I got quite angry and explaind him signaling would have been unneccessary as I didnt move the car anywhere from my lane and he said okay for this one time.

[@joeyip4381]

That's what I was taught in Hong Kong which I did manage to pass at the first attempt. I've keeping the same habit which I did pass the road test in Canada (amazingly with a clear sheet without any minor mistake).

[@keiganemslie2519]

Hey Richard I passed my practical driving test back in June this year! It was my 2nd attempt at the test, your videos and advice came in really handy throughout my whole journey leading up to my tests. Just wanted to say thank you for making these helpful videos.

[@targettmark88]

Fantastic video both very respectful gentlemen 👍👍 thank you

[@ClassifiedDesigns]

Great video, found it really interesting hearing the differences between NZ and here.

[@tasercs]

I hope you don't mind me analysing this video Richard and providing my point of view. In my opinion, this is a first class instructional video with humour thrown in. I was a driving instructor for many years and watch a lot of similar content and although driving rules are somewhat subjective in how they are interpreted there is a way that you have to get that across to a student. You have to be able to state definite rules and point out quite forcefully when they have been broken but you also have to be able to explain with examples and with modesty why a student should consider doing things differently. When doing this, you must always be able to say why. So many instructors I have known are happy to say what not to do but less able to explain the reasons. You need to be able to approach the subject from more than one angle and using examples from your experience. This provides the student with a full understanding and also an ability to apply the same sensible rules to many other driving situations (i.e. is it necessary? Is it potentially misleading? etc..). I particularly liked how you tried to reason what would or wouldn't be a 'serious' in the examiner's eye. I really think your style nails all the above points so well. You are modest yet factual and not at all big-headed. That is rare for our profession. The way your mind works is so similar to how I tried to be as an instructor and so it seems I am perfectly on your wavelength. I could not find fault in anything you said or how you explained it. Any pupil would learn so much from watching and listening carefully to your appraisals. I know they do, as there are plenty of comments to that end. Finally, I laughed out loud when you answered one of Paul's happy, ice-breaking questions with "that's none of your business". You were having a bit of fun but that exact thing happened to a pupil of mine once at the hands of the 'most feared' examiner at the local test centre.

[@nhaan4178]

I just passed my driving test today. 3rd attempt, 4 minors. Your videos helped out a lot Keep up the good work Richard

[@spacejazz6272]

the jason being a former secret agent subplot was fun, great of Paul to play along

[@everplayi6128]

I just passed my driving test thank to you, I’ve been watching your videos for more than a year, and with just 10 hours of driving lessons I passed with 5 minors.😊😊😊

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@Captainkiller456]

Just passed my driving test today and found your videos to be so much help in learning

[@ConquerDriving]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@isaacshaw1596]

Jason is certainly the most entertaining. If I ever did a mock test I would want Jason. He would be interesting one to have

[@ConquerDriving]

You sound very brave.

[@somerandomguywastaken]

Left foot braking?? My mans a certified racing gangster

[@DGQ1Q2]

🤣 , maybe Paul knows too how do double clutching downshifting, sadly the test does not include motorway to see that.

[@nasheeds8218]

Do you have a timestamp

[@pantsrally]

Well done Paul. Great to watch this from Sunny Brisbane!

[@agaw3484]

What a dude! Paul's like the Kiwi version of Ashley Neal... 🤭 Super chilled and just exudes competence 😎 It was a very enjoyable watch, Paul drove very well considering the differences between UK and NZ. He might've 'failed' this mock but as a passenger I would feel completely comfortable and safe with him. I would also happily have him as my instructor if I had to learn again 👍🏻 I have to say, not sure about 'Jason', though... 😬😆 Not a particularly amiable character... 😅 Richard, try one of your previous personas again, some of them were rather amusing! 🤭

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

The threshold for triggering the camera at lights is jumping the red, the camera won't pick up position over the line, it's strictly jumping the lights.

[@CrispeeCrisps15]

???

[@nct948]

​@CrispeeCrisps15 why the question marks? The explanation is quite clear.

[@aspzx]

​@@nct948 Not really clear at all. What does "jumping the red lights" mean? It's like saying the threshold that triggers the camera is when the car passes the camera...

[@GhostHawk272]

@@aspzx i guess it means the whole car passes through the red and carries on to the other side

[@GalaGeorgette]

I did my full driving test in New Zealand 11 years ago but recently moved to the UK and need to do a manual test here. I have been struck by how different the tests are, specifically regarding what is emphasised as important. This was super interesting and I loved hearing a kiwi accent :)

[@supershad9855]

My examiner passed me with a softer emergency brake, maybe because soon after I actually needed to do an actual emergency brake as a pedestrian suddenly started crossing the road as she was saying bye to someone while looking backwards.

[@StuAnderson90]

Hi Richard Apparently it the camera goes on when the light is red, however it'll take a picture if you pass over two induction loops in quick succession it'll take a picture basically 0.2 seconds if it stops over the line

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@StuAnderson90]

@ConquerDriving no problem :) long time subscriber, keep up the good work

[@xboxblakeyjnr8280]

“Do you drive a BMW” “No” “Good” 💀💀💀

[@ConquerDriving]

I am of courses kidding. I've been BMW owner myself and would certainly consider another.

[@stkstan8598]

@@ConquerDrivinggood

[@stkstan8598]

@@ConquerDrivingdifficult to drivel city centre A lot of close roads, buses lane and no entry sign Especially when you're working. I don’t like drive that side

[@legend131000]

@@ConquerDriving It was still funny as hell.

[@janjan-if1ms]

I just passed my manual upgrade test in Australia. I have met some bad instructors, which discouraged me to continue learning to drive a manual car. But your videos are really helpful and make me want to do it (luckily, I met a patient instructor this time). Thank you😀 By the way, signalling left after a parked car is also a requirement in Australia.

[@carsgonewrong746]

ooh this is going to be exciting

[@heisenburger1_]

True dat

[@DGQ1Q2]

Paul you are very brave to be in Conquer Driving.😂 "Conquer Driving" thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them always. 👍

[@bexxy629]

I have to admit I cringed when he dived off the road into the rough. I don't know what verges are like in New Zealand but having walked down country like this for most of my life, it is amazing the rubbish you find in there, rubble, scrap metal and other pieces of detritus that could really ruin your day that is not even thinking of the deep holes and soft edges that they also have.

[@ConquerDriving]

Not long ago I saw a car on it's side in the ditch close to the next left bend on that very stretch of road.

[@howitsdone5581]

46:50 There are pressure sensors before and after the lights, the camera takes a picture of your vehicle before the stop line on a red signal and then after the stop line on a red signal. Typically those prosecuted tend to be fully across the stop line but it is an offence to cross the stop line with the red signal. In terms of timing when the lights went on red, some camera safety partnerships give up to a second before they start to prosecute as to remove any doubt that the driver was unable to stop (e.g., the London Met, Leicestershire Police), some do not (South Yorkshire Police, Derbyshire Police.)

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@mufakkharulislam7971]

I recently got my driver’s license in Japan. Signaling left to return to my lane after avoiding or overtaking another vehicle is also taught here.

[@Lyr1cOnMobile]

I’ve got my test at the end of the month ur videos are really helpfull

[@mrjeffster1]

Being a driving instructor I really enjoyed this. I hope your car is ok after him not using that passing place on approach to the tractor. 😮

[@ConquerDriving]

It is thank you, just a couple of very light scratches that will buff out.

[@mikeoxlong1897]

This examiner character definitely has some insane lore we don't know about

[@nghoiyu]

In Hong Kong driving test, if there are many parked cars on the left of the road, you need to put the right signal on all the way when passing the parked cars even there are junctions in between! Many cars got misled and pull out from junctions but the test requires that.

[@DGQ1Q2]

Interesting one

[@daviemac9925]

Nice video, when is the return match? Come on Richard you've got to have a wee Holiday in New Zealand!

[@ashtar3876]

We're getting some serious Richard lore today...

[@hudders11]

It does feel like the standards are quite lax in a lot of other countries compared to here. But also, I failed 1 test I felt pretty aggrieved by and have heard lots of stories of failed tests where I really do think you can fail for things that don't cause any real risk on our British driving test

[@roeekawaz1372]

Hi Richard. In other countries the routine is to signal and then check your mirrors (that's what I was taught!). Of course in the UK its different but I just wanted to let you know about it so you understand why its happening regularly with him.

[@LexusLFA554]

In Germany, it is mirror, mirror, turn signal, over the shoulder, turn

[@infinite3joy]

In Ireland it’s mirror, signal, mirror, manoeuvre.

[@Boileryard]

In America, it's maneuver

[@zaracouchman4550]

@@Boileryard 😂

[@yeety1208]

In india, it's just drive on

[@aspzx]

This was a great video. Thank you.

[@BCdgz]

He is a good and confident driver

[@MichielvanderMeulen]

bit sloppy to my taste

[@robinjones6999]

Great video and I think Ive learnt some stuff there.

[@Lisasoul-yv1cs]

✨️Welcome to England Paul ✨️ What a lovely man , i didn't think much of *Jason* though 😂

[@cohenbore8701]

very helpful.....I need to know if ur angle on get there reversing method can be refined such that the back of the car is in parallel with the lines before the car enters the space and also the steering angle you need to add, we do the same reversing bay parking at test centers but there are drums between the lines, we are nt allowed to go forward to equalize the gaps

[@jashan0417_]

Please start making more car reviews video on your second channel love from India ❤❤

[@brianuuuSonicReborn]

this is gonna be a fun video for sure

[@infinite3joy]

My examiner was a bit like Jason. No small talk whatsoever, strictly business. He nearly ran out of the car at the end of the test ahead of me and I was sure I’d failed but I passed!

[@Ware35]

Your usage of signals is interesting and sounds really intuitive, but here in Czechia, we have to signal pretty much every time we make any change. Passing parked car, cyclist, pegion or whatever signal out and than back, exactly like he did... Leaving from paralel parking, you must use the signal and wait or if someone let you go, it is ok.

[@T.K.9]

That's a long way home Paul, good for you for not minding getting tested. But I am surprise as small as new Zealand is, everyone got automatic. Like I can understand in places like Canada or USA the drives can be long due to very long routes. Automatic is acceptable as you don't wanna keep on changing gears for such arduous journeys. But NZ is small in comparison.

[@rexi936]

46:48 my cosine who worked as a police man for a short time said that technically any part of your vehicle over the line if it is red before you have stopped (if it was high traffic and you were just inching over the line then about to go but it goes yellow and you stop over the line thats fine) then police can charge you for it, tho they likely wont do anything about it unless your rear wheels have gone over the line, for cameras though id imagine youd have to go pretty far over the line as small cars exist so even if it uses radar to detect how far away the rear of your car is to the sensor it wont know how long your car is and will have to give you the benefit of the doubt. but who knows, in 2 weeks you may get a letter, but hopefully not.

[@frostyslife1729]

This is brilliant!!

[@Erinburnettauthor]

A lot of commenters not understanding that Jason is a character... I am intrigued to learn more Jason lore. What secrets lie behind that grumpy exterior? 😂

[@ConquerDriving]

Jason's passed is highly classified but we know one thing for sure, he doesn't like his current job as a driving examiner.

[@gefulltetaubenbrust2788]

Honestly my armchair psychologist conspiracy theory is Richard uses Jason as a way to let off steam from all his frustrations as an instructor :p

[@TheFullswordslord]

So sad you didn't get him an Australian driving examiner... Gotta love the return of Jason tho, ngl!

[@gefulltetaubenbrust2788]

Honestly we need an Aussie character from Richard, that would be so funny

[@TheFullswordslord]

@ he is in possession of the acting skills alright!

[@LexusLFA554]

As if other people being nice in the UK can lead to a driving test fail. That is just sad. 15:46 Have you had students that have earned a speeding ticket during your lessons?

[@ConquerDriving]

Not yet fortunately, it's very high on my priority list to prevent this happening. But my heart does speed up when a pupil suddenly decides to step on the gas pedal as we pass a speed camera. I will use the dual controls if they go much over the limit but if I'm in their car they won't have dual controls.

[@aspzx]

Yes or indeed being in the wrong lane at a roundabout because the road markings are faded. Driving in the UK is not easy especially when you don't know the area.

[@pickletee]

I cant believe he didn't even apologise for the damage to the car, let alone paying for it!! He seems like a nice guy, but like a lot of Kiwis I've met just way too laid back...

[@ConquerDriving]

There are only a few very minor marks that will be easily removed. I enjoyed our morning together, I think his pupils are lucky to have him as an instructor.

[@pickletee]

That's fair enough, as I said he seemed like a nice guy I just think it's always a shame when people have a seemingly lax attitude towards other people's property. I don't doubt he is a good instructor, he seems like he'd at least be a bit of a laugh which is more than I can say for the instructor I had 10 years ago!

[@TopicalEssay]

This was a fun ride

[@holnt2198]

Great video, was a corker. Any tips on being able to see the white line out of the left mirror when reverse parking? Mirror is in a perfect position when driving normally but hides the white line. Are you able to move the mirror before your maneuver?

[@nct948]

It seems that it would be very impractical ! When would you adjust the mirror? Would you remember to put it back in its correct position after the maneuver is completed? You learn to judge the angle of the car to the side of the pavement .

[@technophobian2962]

You're probably just not moving your head enough to get the right angle. A lot of learners will be very stiff and won't move their head around much, but you need to do it to make proper observations.

[@IISocratesII]

Yes you can move the mirrors on test before bay or parallel parking, just remember to put them back before driving off.

[@ConquerDriving]

I often move my mirrors when doing manoeuvres. But it's important to remember to move them back.

[@ironwolf6849]

Well, My personal opinion is that he did excellent with regard to not knowing the roads and some rules Also the road markings in my country is non existent. I personally think that the tractor on then road and the emergency stop would have caught me out too. And I find 100km/h on the narrow rural roads like that is ridiculous. But it might just be the camera. Otherwise, he was safe and controlled and that's what counts. If I was going for lessons in New Zealand, I would use him any day. I also drive manual.

[@nishantjain4733]

Hi Richard I have a query. I live & drive in Newcastle was driving around the town , I wanted to turn left and there was a parallel bus lane that had no End of Bus Lane. And I had to turn left & did turn left indicating early and almost avoided a crash on a 50mph road. Not sure if it is worth writing to council What's the best way to reach you to seek suggestion in this regard?

[@captain4318]

14:00 Diabolical roundabout. Even in the most forgotten empty tiny towns they take care of road markings in my country. That's just insanity.

[@HEKVT]

Paul is there, telling very interesting details about New Zealand and Jason was just like: 🗿

[@tutacat]

More than 20 is quite uncommon in nature, so getting out of the way may be a struggle. A bicycle can do 20.

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

I think Richard overrepresents pissy examiners, most of them are not like this. 😂

[@nasheeds8218]

The harder the mock test is, the easier the real one. Alot of examiners are really moody and put a character on aswell for their job. It’s like they feel they need to be overly serious and scary.

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes I do, I've not met an examiner like Jason.

[@nathanteach7266]

I wonder how I would do in one of his videos. I passed earlier this year.

[@CautiousCrow]

Left foot braking. Paul is a rally car driver!

[@Grahamvfr]

I guess this is the problem with anyone taking a test... If you don't know exactly what is required by the examiner, then irrespective of your skills knowledge etc, your struggling to pass.

[@sevy.benedek]

At 9:14 and other timestamps, I assume he signaled left to indicate that he'd move back into his lane. At least this is how we are expected to drive according to the traffic laws of my country, Hungary and if I am not mistiken this is the way all European (prob. just continental or just the EU) drivers were taught to drive.

[@kestereleke3286]

Same in Nigeria

[@jackedrussell]

Wow, Jason is very rude.

[@ConquerDriving]

I agree.

[@stvevi]

with the traffic light camera is it those 3 horizontal lines in the lane that will register with the camera if you jumped the light?

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm not sure as once you have passed the stop line then it's legal to proceed if it's safe even on a red light. So my guess would be that the camera has to see you drive across the stop line when red not the middle of the junction.

[@gefulltetaubenbrust2788]

@@ConquerDriving I know how this works in germany at least and I don't see why it would be different in the UK. So basically, the camera will flash when you go over the stop line on red AND when you go across the junction on red. I've seen plenty of times where traffic was congested, so lots of people got flashed because they were still in the junctions. However, to prosecute someone for a red light violation, there must be a picture of both happening, of going across the stop line AND junction on the red, so you would see two flashes if you commit a red light violation. There is also a slight tolerance on the time the light has been red for, so even then you won't necessarily be prosecuted for a red light violation, although in germany, you can still get fined for going through amber or going over the stop line on some occasions. Little not UK-applicable fact as well, since in germany it is legal to cautiously go through a red to make space for an ambulance or police, if it is apparent from the photographs that you were doing so, you will not be prosecuted.

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

In the online version of know your traffic signs under the controlled parking zones section it says some parking spaces may be for permit holders only, other for general use, is it the same for restricted parking zones?

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

I love the New Zealand/Australian accent. 👌

[@coolusername584]

I passed my driving test last week 🎉🎉🎉

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@coolusername584]

@@ConquerDrivingthank you!! 😊

[@rockypalladinofilm]

Has anyone else had their test cancelled a day before the test? Just happened to me after waiting 3 months for a date to open up 😢

[@Abdullah2460]

Cool.

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

42:39 way too soft, at the end you got hard enough! 😂

[@gefulltetaubenbrust2788]

Aw hell nah 💀

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

Do you need a permit to park in a restricted parking zone?

[@MD-in5tj]

Niceee ❤

[@markstephens4009]

This driving instructor said he teaches automatic in New Zealand because most people in New Zealand drive automatic and yet Britain has the “license swap scheme” which allows anyone with a valid driver license from British Common Wealth countries, New Zealand is one of them, to simply pay a fee and avoid both the written test and practical test and not only get a full license but also one that allows both manual and automatic even though most folks drive automatic as the gentleman just indicated.

[@DGQ1Q2]

🤦‍♂

[@spacejazz6272]

I'm not against the license swap scheme, but an automatic only license should only get you an automatic only one in the swap also

[@tonycollier4196]

As a New Zealander who had a NZ licence exchanged to a UK licence.. You do get an automatic only UK licence unless you can prove you sat your test in a manual.. Same if someone does it from Australia

[@Poodz_]

I swapped a full NSW license for a UK one, and they gave me an Automatic only license. To prove I could drive manual without taking a test here, I had to get a signed letter sent from Australia here. So no, you don't just get a full license.

[@markstephens4009]

At the end of the video, Richard asks the fella his opinions about driving in Britain versus New Zealand and he comments that New Zealand has fewer people per area compared to Britain being a tiny country with lots of people. Yes, it is very stressful driving here in the UK and demands focus and concentration at all times to avoid collisions. That being said, the ‘licence swap scheme’ doesn’t take that disparity into account and perhaps needs review? Back in the 50’s and 60’s not as many people had as many cars as they do today and British motorways were hardly congested at all. Is the ‘license swap scheme’ fit for purpose? Does it allow too many to come to the UK who have not been subject to some form of testing as Britons are? My wife works for an American company out of New York and one of her work colleagues moved here as part of his job. Because the USA is not listed with the rest of the world among those countries that can participate in the ‘licence swap scheme’, the man and his wife were forced to take the written and practical test even after driving in the USA for many years. The wife passed both tests first time, but the husband failed and had to retest, taking time out from work, etc. He complained about the disparity of the USA not being included with Commonwealth countries even after explaining a jolly good argument that many US states have roundabouts and have the same if not more stressful driving conditions as the UK, including New York rush hour traffic, snow, icy conditions, etc. I was reading a news article about South Africa (one of the ‘licence swap scheme’ countries), and problems with people bribing driving examiners to obtain a South African drivers licence. Those with a suspect SA driving licence can then move to Britain and conceivable obtain UK licence with a few simple clicks on the computer, no questions asked about ability to drive a vehicle safely on British roads. Then there are European lorry drivers who come to the UK and kill people because they cannot successfully navigate the swap from right to left. We keep hearing the DVLA tooting their horn about making the roads safer and their high standards of examination and testing while one could drive a truck through the glaring loopholes.

[@Scoupe400]

Rolling observations. 10:46 Be patient. As the main road flowing driver, it’s annoying to see an indicator go on, because you cannot tell if the stationary car is just going to go - as many do. In heavy traffic I see someone’s request as fair; and will add it to my list of considerations. But again you shouldn’t be duty bound. 13:47, that’s a roll back. The faded lines roundabout is horrible and I thought dealt with very sensibly & safely. Knowing where to dominate your lane in the arrival of that bus was hard. 16:26 a pet peeve that people fail to get out of lane 2 and into lane 1 between the penultimate exit and the actual exit. Okay it has two lanes and is presumably empty, so fine on such a clear day. But the van could misread you here. Essentially it’s a dangerous move on a bike; if mistakenly hogging lane 2, I’d only swap to lane one once exited the roundabout. 16:40 to 17:05 shy of doing 40 and is why you’ve ended up with a BMW passing on your left. 17:29 … ahhhh. Exactly this habit from 16:26. 22:50 agreed on useful lane discipline. Unfortunately the trend for lane cutting now means you’ll often get the likes of the black car pull out on you because they assumed you’re taking the prior exit. Bad UK habits. Super pleasant guy giving this a go. Seemingly very enthusiastic. Can totally relate a job change after a long stint in engineering. Good video and interesting notes & insights yet again. A truly educational video for anyone wanting to learn, brush up or broaden example knowledge. 👍 The bigger & frequent note: *Speed & gap* : 20:40 makes no attempt to sustain the 2s gap. Again, given experience it should be habit and easily judged. It’s a good 20 seconds until the gap eventually arrives, only when the traffic starts to pick up pace closer to the 40, where the candidate remains closer to 30 again. By 21:22 I don’t think he’s aware of the 40. Hard to see on the distorted lens, but maybe he saw the lights on a long green and anticipated change… (yet sudden stop). 21:55 again what’s the limit, but again maybe the lens gives false sense of how far away the bend is. (23:00 in contrast much nicer, perfect to look for a rolling start if it’s there). There’s an important note to take on speed awareness especially when a candidate usefully gets up to a speed (often gets to 30) quickly - it helps show when they heed caution in other areas. So this would seem harsh, but whilst prior to 24:05 the gap was plenty, again I question the awareness of it being 40 and yet lets the car trickle up closer & closer to the car ahead (in the slow traffic) at his comfortable speed. And this comfort zone leads to your problem on the lanes later. 30:24 I find it common people are happy at 30-35mph everywhere. And gives them a false sense of safety. All the warning signs were there in the last half hour. You’re dead right that the gap on the left needed using and come to a complete stop - it would be a swift stop at this speed (not eye popping) but quite normal in day to day driving. Yet being aware of gravel & traction. The continuation shows either : poor observation & planning, or poor hazard perception, or panic in the ‘Im committed now’. I couldn’t chit chat & deal with those hazards. I wonder how many people can. A worthwhile topic to cover. All of these notes on speed & gap, I wouldn’t recommend getting motorbike; which doesn’t bode well for everyone else if he does drive a car; but unfortunately this style of driving is very common. Lovely guy; great attitude & intentions. Clearly capable. Something like IAM would be right up his street.

[@spicynoodle7419]

Going 1-2 mph over the limit is a minor mark? Driving in the UK is hell

[@ConquerDriving]

Depends how long for but it can be.

[@BatiesMR]

In portugal it's fine, no examiner says a thing unless its 2-3 above limit. You can be 5 above the limit but just for a very brief time.

[@CrispeeCrisps15]

It’s still speeding

[@aspzx]

To be honest I was surprised to hear how much discretion the examiner has in marking the speeding. I figured it would just be a simple threshold but it's interesting that they can be lenient if the car is briefly moving downhill and if the student recognises and corrects their speed. I figured it would be more strict than that.

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If you can’t follow the speed limit in a driving test, should you really be given a license? If you consistently drive higher than the speed limit on test day, the examiner may assume that you will drive even faster when you aren’t on a test

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[@cameronstarkey3165]

Don't think I would like Jason as my examiner... He seems a bit of a stick 😅😅 aha

[@stefanr.3495]

He is on holiday, what would you expect? :)))

[@vwlowen]

Interesting but, as the driver, he talks too much for my liking and doesn't seem to be concentrating enough. Hence missing the passing point and scraping to nearside and leaving it late overtaking the cyclist.

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

13:55 none of your business, what a grumpy rude examiner!

[@Blakesedit]

its a character;)

[@MATDMixes]

It's a character ffs 🙄

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

Yes I know. 🙃

[@Thatguysbackagain]

20s plenty and 30s just fine

[@ashtar3876]

Wait you can redo your driving test in new zealand?? That's... really stupid

[@aspzx]

You can redo it everywhere... Not sure what you mean.

[@GhostHawk272]

@@aspzx I think he means the idea that you can endlessly keep redoing them for free seems stupid

[@-aid4084]

​@@GhostHawk272is* stupid 😂

[@tonycollier4196]

Only for a few years under the last labour government, as explained in the video it's already changed back

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[@Bulelwakoko]

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[@Danceup-dh6kn]

Do you think tests have become harder in the last 30 years? There seem to be a lot of gotchas that could result in failure, which I don't recall even being mentioned when I was learning.

[@ConquerDriving]

I think the test standard is probably a bit easier but the roads can be difficult even for an experienced driver in some situations.

[@Danceup-dh6kn]

​@@ConquerDriving thanks Richard.

[@bernardkoey4087]

I don't F with Jason FR

[@declangarner4093]

Oh man I’m sorry to put a dampener on things, but his driving is just awful- what are the standards in NZ?

[@robertocurrlos7470]

8:27 auto habits :)

[@purnitaroy8336]

Are examiners this intimidating

[@MidnightIsolde]

Depends

[@Bulelwakoko]

I think nowadays they're less likely to be like this. Probably get the odd few though. Mine was lovely

[@elmoe01]

13:55 It's confirmed that Richard is a secret agent 😂😂

[@tkani5]

13:52 that was very very rude

[@AM2K2]

...it's a character he's playing 🤣

[@ConquerDriving]

Jason is by far my most rude examiner.

[@mostafadabsha9220]

Under 10 minute gang -I'm 6 minutes 👇

[@Tjezee]

Why do you have to be so rude I wonder. I know you are doing a 'character' and maybe you do it so you can prepare your students for any type of examiner but man.. this dude is on holiday, does this for fun to see if he'd pass and I feel there is no need for your character ( period imo ). This could have been a fun exchange of experiences between driving instructors.

[@ConquerDriving]

We spoke plenty before and after off camera.

[@MATDMixes]

He's already aware Richard is playing a character! Chill tf out!

[@nct948]

It was. Did you look at the video till the end?