Speed & Progress For The Driving Test

[@tommulhearn5696]

What a great man,I had my full test this morning and passed with flying colours..i went through all of your very very helpful videos very well explained in such a nice manner..thank you very much Dane tyghe..i seriously would recommend anyone going for there test to study this man's videos seriously good to the point...thanks again

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's wonderful Tom, congratulations on a great achievement. Thank you 🙂👍

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best wishes

[@zeynababud5875]

You are the best God bless you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thank you

[@Delibaby69]

Had my test today and passed with only 1 mark!! Was my second test and was definitely more confident this time around. Can I just say your videos are brilliant been watching them for last few weeks and I swear they helped me big time. Very informative and to the point! Thank you for such great videos. I am over the moon!!!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's great, congratulations on a wonderful achievement and I appreciate your support 👍😊

[@karenkelleher8186]

Dane I passed my test from St. Finbarrs GAA club Cork. Could not have done it without you. True legend. Donated.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Hon the Barrs! Congratulations on passing your test 🎉👏😊👍

[@TheShibee]

I passed my test first time today and wanted to say thank you so much for making these videos! They really helped me and are of excellent quality!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's fantastic, congratulations and thank you 😁

[@frankiecrowley9948]

I passed my test a few weeks ago. I watched all of your videos beforehand. They are a fantastic for people before the test. Thanks very much for doing these excellent videos.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Well done on passing, congratulations, thanks for the feedback 😊👍

[@frankiecrowley9948]

Thank you Dane. Keep up the good work.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thanks I'll try!

[@irishmade9713]

My test is in three weeks my nerves are so bad ,started watching your videos today. They look very helpful. I struggle with hill starts and lights and traffic. Really trying to learn to get the bit before dropping handbrake. Sometimes I wheel spin or sometimes I cut out. I'm not sure I'm going to pass it first time ,but I'm listening to everything your saying ,

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Check out my KZbin video on hill starts - make sure you don't use too much acceleration.

[@squid9882]

Delighted to get a good example of balancing progress with reading the road and reacting to hazards before they could become a problem. It's something I've been worrying about with my test around the corner. I must say though, the area you drove through looks like a time capsule from the 1970s, especially with the road quality haha.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's why tyre garages do so well in Wexford, the state of the roads is embarrassing

[@sonjas0198]

My drive test on 19 January on tuam. next two weeks, I need to learn more about this video.

[@Chris-rv7wp]

Passed my test in first go thank you for your vidoes!!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

My pleasure, best wishes, congratulations.

[@amyhyland4727]

Thank you so much, these videos helped me pass my test this morning

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's brilliant, congratulations 👍🙂

[@zepman85]

Hi Dane. Thanks for all your videos. They're very helpful! I passed my test this morning with 3 grade 2s, no grade 1s. This was my second attempt. My first attempt was over 5 years ago after which I didn't take up driving until a couple of months ago. Over the course of 2 months, a lot of aspects had improved significantly, thanks to my instructor, and my very helpfully critical friend (who was my accompanying driver for practice sessions). However, progress was an issue and it has been a long-standing one (even in my first test, apart from two grade 3s in other areas, I had lots of grade 2s in the progress section). I failed a mock test during my last lesson last Friday only because of a cluster of grade 2s for progress. My instructor told me that if I only fix that, I would sail through the test. He said that I was driving at 25 km/h on a clear straight road in housing estates (where the limit is 30 km/h). This didn't really feel slow to me from behind the wheel. He asked me to swap seats with him so I could watch him committing the progress faults I had committed during the mock test. That was what really helped me. It showed me what "slow" really felt like. So, in my test today, there were no faults under progress.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Well done, congratulations on a wonderful achievement and nice instructing by your driving instructor

[@daisyyambao5761]

@@DaneTygheletsdriveI dont understand why driving at 25km/h on a 30km/h limit road would result to grade 2? ☹️

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Because you're not showing confidence in the area that you're driving and you're not showing confidence in your ability to control the car

[@kylebutterly4781]

Great videos definitely helping with my studying for my test soon

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Kyle Butterly thanks, best of luck with the driving test

[@kylebutterly4781]

Hey just too let u know I passed my driving test back in October and your videos definitely helped. thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's great, congratulations on that 😊

[@jackiea7965]

Driving to slow has caught me out on the test

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It catches a lot of people out its important to drive normally and not to be too slow or indecisive. Best wishes.

[@amol9850]

Thanks Million for making videos

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

My pleasure 👍👍

[@alanodonnell4788]

When I did my 4th Driving Lesson. I did go over a 50 and 60 Kilometer Speed Limits. So I do need more control with my Speed. And at three Roundabouts at the first one. I did turn to hard when I was trying. To make a right turn to a right lane. And at a second one trying to take a left lane. I should have kept more left. And at a third one a car was passing by. But I didn't see him properly. So I should have kept an eye out more. Before I tuck off and I must have. More time to check in future to. So there you go.

[@axmedmaxamed5504]

Many thanks for your fantastic diving videos

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Axmed Maxamed You're welcome, thank you.

[@barkatullah-kt5ds]

Many many thanks sir well done 👍

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

👌

[@stephenhyland4256]

Great videos very helpful I have test coming up soon in Churchtown so fingers crossed.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck Stephen, let me know how the test goes 😊

[@wallermm]

I like every thing about your teaching your manner ,your calm.all information, PERFECT .I would always like to see you speed committer could you put a little box in the corner of the screen. I think that would help me a lot.Thank you.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

millie waller good idea, hopefully I'll be able to do that in future videos. Thank you.

[@praneebibby6596]

Thank you for this great video.very good video to help me to learning good.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best wishes

[@johnny-6457]

i was getting faults mostly on progress for going to slow but i still passed my test

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Johnny '-' congratulations, everyone makes mistakes but the important thing is to keep focused and keep trying.

[@japerston]

Excellent video again, thanks so much! Fantastically clear and informative, thanks especially for mentioning about coming down to first gear for tricky/ blind junctions. One thing in particular I have bother with is passing parked cars on the left when driving up a narrow 2-way street; about whether to pull into a gap and let an oncoming vehicle go, or keep going till I meet them, then squeeze left to get out of their way? Ie how near should I get to the oncoming car before I give them way

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thank you, in this video I will explain more about dealing with parked cars kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGQfp5uitmfetE

[@japerston]

That video you linked is absolutely spot on, exactly what I was looking for, thanks so much

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You're very welcome, best wishes with the driving

[@williamelliott696]

Progress was a problem but have learned a lot .Thanks.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's good, best wishes

[@irenebyrne7809]

These videos are great,thank you!I was wondering if you have a video about driving in housing estates.Thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fFdqWeaKamadE I'm this video I'll be driving in housing estates 😀

[@sangeethar4279]

Hi Dane. I am going to take driving test in automatic car. Can you make video on it. Tips and tricks. And when to use hand brake. It will be very helpful. Thanks in advance.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Definitely a good idea for the future 👍

[@thelukeyproject]

Hi Dane, love the videos great production you have going. I have a quick question. It is in relation to (01:25 in this video) indicating when going around a stationary obstruction. I always indicate if it's a car with people in it, a door open, its lights on or if it's a big overtake. I've noticed you in most your videos that you pretty much indicate most, if not all the time and thinking about it, it's technically right to so but my driving instructor said what I have above-mentioned. Should I indicate most times? Or could you tell me how it works, cheers Look forward to your response 🚗

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's just the way I do it, there is plenty of discretion involved. When it comes to driving there's plenty of grey, not everything is black and white. I have no interest in generating check lists in order to decide whether or not to indicate, too much effort.

[@thelukeyproject]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Ok, thanks Congrats on 50k

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thank you very much

[@TheDainty7]

DANE, its me again, could i get some driving lesson with you? I think I'll feel more confident having you teaching me, I love how you teach.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's very nice of you, where are you located?

[@lynncrf]

I feel the same, but he is far from me. I hope you are near him!

[@deuzabarry829]

Thank you 😊

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You're welcome

[@whitneyreynolds2739]

thank you very much

[@makhdoom65]

I would have passed the test if i had watched this video😔. The rest was okay but this got me failed.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Awkward! Always remember that knowledge is power.

[@amylouisexo]

I really wish ireland had more speed signs. I know that might sound silly but i find i second guess myself when I change streets and haven't seen a new sign. They also seem to love putting up those teeny tiny money grabbing signs 😂

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

More signs would be good, if in town and you're not sure - 50km

[@krishnakumarmishra1863]

Nice thx

[@jacks7461]

Got your Bono glasses on.. ;)

[@musclesmalone]

You mentioned in the video that you tell your students to remain in first gear when you're at the front of the queue at a red light. Is it best practice for the test to have the handbrake up, with the clutch pressed and in first gear? I always have it in neutral when the handbreak is up as I thought that may be perceived as a little bit safer. Thanks again for all the excellent videos!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Better to wait in 1st gear so that you're ready to go, there's no preferred way to do it as discretion is allowed.

[@musclesmalone]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thanks, I've since learned this by watching your other videos. Cheers

[@cliffsofmoher4220]

These videos would come to use for me because I'm doing my lesson I'm going on my 2nd lesson. Are you a driving instructor

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Well as I say in my native tongue - Is teagascóir tiomána mé. The answer to your question is yes.

[@sophierichardson9986]

Hi Dane, I failed my test today as I got 4 grade 2s for progress. I had only 1 fault or less for other categories. I just wanted to ask, if cars on a main road or street give you hand signals or flash lights to let you out, should you move out and complete your turn? I had 3 different drivers signal to me to move off but I was unsure if I should respond to their signals. I was left at busy junctions for at least a full minute, because there was a constant stream of cars. Already booked my 2nd test and I'm on the cancellation list, would you be able to give me some tips? Thanks, Sophie.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Most of the best tips are in the video but if they let you go and it's safe then you should just go, no point in hanging around.

[@rgentertainment3302]

Hi Dane, I have my test on Monday and I'm just after doing a mock test with my instructor. The reverse around the corner, the turnabout and the hill start all went brilliantly thanks to you're videos. One of the things my instructor marked me on ( twice ) was progression. I feel like I hold back out of fear of coming across as a 'boy racer'. How should I find the balance between not being too slow and not looking like Vin Diesel. Thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Pretend that you are driving your younger self on a journey.

[@rgentertainment3302]

Dane Tyghe Just passes the test there Dane. I fully believe that your videos were a HUGE help and I looked over a lot of the them the night before. Thanks for everything!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Congratulations on that, well done 😊

[@nikyfun5550]

any tips on nerves

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Meditation

[@xxxlucyxxx1038]

Hi Dane, I failed on progress twice driving on the straight because I was doing 30km in a residential area with a speed limit of 50km because there were a lot of cars parked on either side of the road. Have you any advice on how to deal with this? Thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yeah, drive faster. If the road is wider and safer you can generally move towards the speed limit.

[@Aldro0021]

Hi Dane, great video! Just a question. If you are to go into an estate, will there always be a sign to show how fast you should go? If not, what speed do you recommend?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Not always, best keep your eyes peeled, drive in a way that reflects the conditions.

[@veronicapower2851]

Is it ok to go if the lights just turn amber and it's safe to do so?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

No you should view the Amber as almost the same as red, you should continue on if it would be dangerous to stop but stop if you can do so safely.

[@martinalexanrovich3957]

In heavy rain I was driving 45 in 50 zone and they told me that was to fast. But I was following distance for wet surface

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It will always depend on the situation

[@angelamoran5770]

Hi Dane question for you please do you generally come down to second gear before you stop at a junction

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes usually you should so the speed matches the gears.

[@angelamoran5770]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Thank you!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best wishes

[@IRoNikZz1000]

If first in line, stay in first gear at any type of junction? do you not go back to neutral?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes stay in first gear at any type of junction. You can do what you want but my advice is that you wait in 1st gear if you are at or near the top of the queue. Why on earth would you be waiting in neutral? I never understand the logic of this. By waiting in 1st gear you are ready to move off quicker and therefore it is more practical.

[@ranniekapil6646]

Hi Dane, when you were at some junctions where it was hard to see, so you went to 1st gear and crept out. You did not stop completely. After you changed to 1st gear did you lift off your foot from the clutch only halfway so that you could creep with clutch control? Or did you come off the clutch completely after changing to 1 and then again you pressed clutch halfway to creep out. Don't know if my question makes sense

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

I would have lifted the clutch approximately halfway to creep or in fully to stop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpXcZHWoibqdpKs

[@ranniekapil6646]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thanks.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Stay safe and keep it real

[@Massim2024]

What speed would you go over a normal ramp, less than 25km ?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Around that speed yeah

[@amyhiggins7734]

Hi Dane, your videos are great. My test is tomorrow and I'm just wondering, you know how you're meant to go over speed bumps in second gear, if there is a slight hill and a bump are you ok going in third if you need that extra bit of acceleration whilst going up the hill? thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes that's fine, treat each situation uniquely

[@amyhiggins7734]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thank you! 😀

[@TheFunman345]

Hi, i failed my test today for this exact reason, everything else was perfect. I got 6 grade 2’s for progress. If you are in a housing estate should you drive over 30 km/h even though that’s the speed limit?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It all depends on the situation, some estates may be OK to do 30 but not in small estates with lots of parked cars. I can't give you a simple answer because there is none.

[@shanegrant8441]

Reading all the comments on people who have past their tests I'm am still waiting for the theory test 18/6/21

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck with the Theory test

[@fatemazohora2558]

Hi Dane, my driving test will be next month in Galway city. I would like to know that in city road the speed limit is 50km/ph. What gear I should use and what speed limit I should maintain? Like, when I will see 50km/ph, then do I drive in 45km/ph or exactly 50km/ph?please reply

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

The speed limit will depend on the area, usually 50 in town but you have to drive in a way that suits the conditions.

[@mental9453]

If there are a series of speed breakers and allowed speed is 50kmph, should I do 30kmph or 50kmph?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

What do you think you should do? When answering bear in mind what type of road and the conditions.

[@mental9453]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive 30kmph is good for the car and smooth ride. I don't bump into the cars in the front if I am at 30kmph. But there is fear that the drivers behind me can come at 50kmph

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Don't worry about the drivers behind you, that's not your responsibility. You need to be focused on your driving and not trying to guess what the driver behind is going to be doing. Depending on the size of the ramp you should probably slow down to about 25 or 30 km.

[@caitlindunne2960]

What’s the minimum amount of mistakes you can make to still pass?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

The minimum amount of mistakes you can get and still pass is zero marks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTCqnSXa5mDlbs

[@cillianlynch2319]

Can you crawl after you’ve stopped at a stop sign if you can’t see cars passing you?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes, you should creep forward if you are blinded

[@MrLayomide2001]

Thanks so much Dane, just a quick one, the roundabouts are a bit close. Do you have any tips in dealing with roundabouts that are very close?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You're very welcome, Don't accelerate unless you absolutely have to and treat them one at a time focusing on the right mostly.

[@rexzy4real]

Thanks Dane and in the roundabout how do u approach Do you go gear 4 to 3 or 4 to 2

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

If I've time 432 but if I don't have time to go down one by one then 4-2. It doesn't really matter as long as you don't coast and keep it smooth.

[@Peakprospr420]

How do you move off so quicj

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It's all about the balance between the clutch and the acceleration, moving off quickly happens when you get some acceleration and find the bite and hold it, let down handbrake and give extra juice while bringing up the clutch further and you should be grand.

[@Peakprospr420]

Dane Tyghe thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

👍

[@seanbyrne9356]

Dane, are you allowed to go over speed bumps in 3rd gear?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes if practical

[@lekasalvador86]

Have test coming up 3rd attempt any tips please not great reversing around corner nerves kicks in

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Check out my videos on reversing around the corner

[@jasonoconnor3194]

You went into second gear on the roundabout. is that allowed?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes

[@michellegaughan1003]

Hi there, i am just wondering at a stop sign do you have to put the handbreak up in the test? Even if you know there is nothing coming

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Depends on the situation, you should use the handbrake if you are on an uphill or stopped a long time. But if you are stopped for a very short time on a downhill no need for handbrake. The important thing is to stop completely at a stop sign and be observant.

[@michellegaughan1003]

Thank you for the help!gery helpful video. I’ve my test coming up in churchtown and I failed for progression last time after I thought I did very well. I was always told to stop in 2nd , what exactly is rolling into 1st and is it acceptable for the test?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

In this 5 tips video I deal with that under tip number 4. It is perfectly acceptable to do a junction in 1st gear especially if you need to creep out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vWXn9me8xobtE

[@michellegaughan1003]

Thank you! This is so helpful. Do you have a video explaining progress at traffic lights ?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

I've lots of videos on traffic lights so I'll send you a link to the entire playlist here Traffic Lights, Yellow Box and Crossroads: kzbin.info/aero/PLheoz7pGa31imY2n82UrOqvQo3YQWXVH1

[@marywilsonreilly3471]

Are you meant to avoid pot holes in the driving test?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes if practical and if possible

[@davidegan7888]

Can you fail the test on speed and progress alone?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes

[@davidegan7888]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Thanks for reply Dane. I tend to stop at roundabouts and Junctions and switch into first gear before taking off, even if there no cars and there clear. Would doing this mean fail?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Doing that more than once or twice means you will probably fail. The whole idea of roundabouts is to keep traffic moving, try and get down to second gear about 30 metres before the line and look early and often, if it's safe just go, otherwise you'll be annoying other drivers and not showing good observation and confidence

[@debbiehenri7170]

A couple of weeks ago, I took a 'mock driving test' and my 'progress' was a significant fault. In fact, the 'mock driving examiner' said it was a bit like 'Driving Miss Daisy.' Asked if I was slower because it was a mock test, I had to admit that this was true in most cases. I was under the delusion that if I drove at 25mph in a 30mph zone (regardless of road conditions), I would be considered a safer driver by a real examiner. However, I was told examiners only consider it correct if there is sufficient reason to travel slower, and that by driving too slow I would be marked down for the possibility of holding up traffic (even if it isn't there to be held up at the time of taking the test). I didn't realise that this happens quite commonly in tests.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Aim to drive normally and a lot of examiners think that the people who drive too slow in the test are likely to drive too fast when they are alone.

[@heathercrowley5802]

Do you always have to handbrake when stopped at lights/ junctions even if your not on a hill? Thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Heather Crowley if stopped over 4 or 5 seconds yes.

[@markoreillymurphy1259]

Hi Dave, Great video! I'm just wondering on a major road or a road where you would be expected to be up at the speed limit of that road, but it has been raining/is raining(medium-Heavy rainfall) is it ok to reduce speed (about 10km below normal limit) in those situations, given the weather conditions could impact the road grip?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

First off, my name is Dane, as in the Great Dane, not Dave. That should be fine depending on the road but don't overdo it. The tester wants to see someone who is confident in their ability to handle the car in all conditions, not someone who who is going to drive excessively slow because of a drop of rain. This is Ireland after all.

[@Freespeach0]

I was failed bcause of driving too slow 25mph in 30mph sign which i thought it would be best and safer in the examiner eyes but it was not! also from the slip road to the carriage way I was driving 45 and building speed once I check my blind spot and notice a gap to emerge but sadly the examiner considered it as a serious! any advises please and one Q lets say you are driving in a 30mph sign whats the exact speed that wouldnt be considered as slow, also in a national speed limit road?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

First of all you can't fail for driving 25 in a 30 zone, it's more likely that this was one of the faults that accumulated to your overall downfall unfortunately. As for the slip road incident I would be reluctant to comment because you say that you were going at a reasonable pace and carried out some observations but yet the examiner still considered it a serious issue? Either you're leaving out some information or the examiner was having a bad day. As for the 30km Road question I cannot answer that question with an exact speed, it's simply impossible for me to give you a particular speed as it entirely depends on the situation you are in so I would advise you to drive based on what you see in front of you as opposed to treating the situation like a mathematical question. So for example if it's a wide safe road with little or no parked cars then you should be fine at 25/30 but if its a tight street with lots of parked cars and limited vision ahead then go much slower and in all cases only drive at a speed in which you can stop safely.

[@rosekiio5359]

geat

[@malayaliobservant8915]

Please check your subtitles. It's not correct.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

There's nothing wrong with my subtitles, you need to check that you have English subtitles enabled, not English auto generated.

[@julietikuo291]

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[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

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