DON'T do this if you want to pass your driving test! - Learner driver mock test

Sapphire came to see us at West WIckham driving test centre for a driving mock test. We took her on a real driving test route and gave her a driving test marking sheet to take away. She had some good driving techniques but she wasn't quite ready for the driving test so we spent a couple of hours in the car afterwards perfecting the driving skills she had a problem with. And thats the point of a mock driving test, so you can find out where you're at and fix the mistakes before your real driving test!

[@lauran.9871]

Francis, your energy is wonderful. Not sure if I get more from watching the mock tests or by simply observing your positivity. :) You genuinely want people to succeed - it is quite rare!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Thank you Laura! Positivity is the key to success for sure. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel ☺️

[@manuelagutierrezl]

She'll be fine! The day before my test my lesson was awful. Good luck Sapphire xx I'm so glad the feedback is back🥳🥳

[@shaziabashir9564]

Francis you are the most chilled out instructor I’ve ever seen and I’ve got a chilled out instructor she’s ace cuz I’m that kinda person who panics if someone’s screaming at me and I completely switch off! But u are awesome I was struggling with roundabouts so much but now when I go for lessons I enjoy them cuz I know what exit is what and it’s thanks to your lessons👍😊 all in all, good luck sapphire I hope you pass your practical sending lots of prayers your way!😊🤞🏻

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Shazia thank you!!! I love messages like this it makes it all worth it 😊 very glad you’re finding the videos useful and you’ve got a nice chilled instructor. Good luck with your lessons and welcome to the channel 😁

[@akashlingeswaran7729]

Francis is a brave guy allowing students to drive his 2020 car 🤣

[@axellebie8732]

I was cringing at the hesitations, it made me want to go through the screen and speed up😂😂 but good luck for the real test!!

[@queenie4714]

Bless her, she took the feed back really well. Wish her all the best for her test.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

She really did! She made the mistakes and took the feedback on board and improved straight after! Which is key to developing a skill and learning ☺️

[@deeo2522]

I passed yesterday in Morden with only 3 minors 🎉🥳 these videos helped soo much. Thanks Francis and Good luck sapphire

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Wow well done!! If you have Instagram, dm us a pass pic and we will feature it on our story @drivingschooltv

[@samanthafiordelisi4327]

Hi, just wanted to say I found this video and many of your other mock test videos super helpful!… I passed my driving test today on my first attempt in high Wycombe… I had a great instructor, but these videos have also really helped me pick up a lot of extra tips… so thank you very much!! 🙂 Good luck to everybody else!

[@lindadaukste112]

Good luck Sapphire 🤞💪 Try to relax on your test, I passed with my third time, I was much more relaxed than the other two times and because of that I was more aware and focused on my driving and made less mistakes which made it easy to pass. Also I had very chatty examiner, he definitely made me feel at ease, fingers crossed you get someone who makes you feel comfortable 🤞🤞🤞and if you don’t pass, don’t stress too much, just learn from mistakes and try to do better next time 💪💪💪

[@amandagoldsmith3251]

I really think tests should be abolished. I think it should be down to instructors to ‘sign off’ on each section they are teaching. I know some amazing drivers that let nerves get the better of them on tests and then awful drivers that get lucky on test day and get a licence. Obvs just my opinion. You have such a fab teaching style, if only all instructors were like you!!! These videos are soooo helpful, thank you x

[@aarondavey6696]

Terrible decision 😂

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

It's a pretty sound idea. Tests are rarely indicative of someones actual driving style or skill. The problem is there are too many instructors and the tests to be an instructor are too easy so there would be a lot of corruption. But there must be some middle ground where some instructors that take enhanced training and testing can sign pupils off themselves! It would certainly help with the backlog!

[@girliekopite]

I loved watching your mock tests when I was learning to drive. My instructor was really chilled too but I loved watching how comfortable you make people feel. Thank you for helping me when I was learning because I never stopped watching your channel. Oh and I passed first time with 6 minors with the top examiner in my area. 🧡

[@deringeorgee]

Good luck on your test Sapphire!!! So glad the feedback is back. I enjoy these videos so much alongside my driving lessons

[@gemmastanway4961]

Big thanks to francis on all your mock test vids. I have been watching for a while and can finally say yesterday i passed with no minors and 1st time pass. Thanks again

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Omg no minors That’s incredible Gemma congrats! 🙌🥳

[@ellasamuel37]

i passed my test on Monday with only 1 minor!! thankyou for all your helpful videos Francis!!

[@AKAMustang]

1:33 That is how you check your "brake lights" are working, not how you check your "brakes" are working. To check brakes you have to press the pedal and make sure it doesn't feel spongy or slack, then set off and do a slow moving test to ensure the car doesn't pull to one side or the other and that they actually slow the car down.

[@tobi7559]

Yes! I was a bit baffled

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Loooool 😂😂😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

She sounded so legit I took it as she knew what she was talking about without hearing the actual answer! I was distracted by the sick fade in I could do on the pedal cam over the shot 🤷‍♂️😂🤦‍♂️

[@AKAMustang]

@@DrivingSchoolTV Haha nice, was just throwing it out there for anyone that might have been confused.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Always grateful for ya Mustang 😉

[@EE-us8fw]

I passed yesterday first time with 1 d.f and your videos definitely supplemented my driving lessons! Thank you

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Awe well done 👏👏and thanks so much we are happy it helps. Now you can watch the mocks with knowledge

[@louischapman1209]

2nd test is on 28th I wasn’t nervous just got to close on a car on left so he unfortunately had to fail me which is super annoying. Best mind set to have is to show the examiner how good you are at driving. You can do it

[@louischapman1209]

wow feels wired to say this but I passed with 4 minors thank you for all the videos 🚗🎉🎉

[@ericarobins3577]

The exact same thing happened to me last month!! My new test is in two weeks glad you passed second time giving me hope🙌🏼

[@louischapman1209]

@@ericarobins3577 passed yesterday 💫💫💫💫

[@lly2112]

i can sooo relate to her its like driving my husbands car so hard and clutch is different. When i do my lessons with my instructor's car there no issue at all and i am over praised for great driving even by strangers. Good luck Sapphire I'm sure you know the car you have practiced with amazingly well Sapphire !!

[@soulhealthnutrition]

Aww I feel her nerves. If she doesn't pass on Monday I hope she comes back for another mock!

[@louslife1998]

I’m literally binging your videos😄 I’ve done 10.5 hours of driving lessons and my dad has taken me out in his car for just under an hour (so I guess a total of 11.5 hours driving I’ve now done). I think I’m doing really well, I can handle roundabouts, no hesitations, give way etc. My only anxiety is hills😂 I’m petrified of rolling back. I do sometimes stall but people who have been driving 30+ years still do so I don’t beat myself up over it. I have a few times meant to go into 3rd gear and I went into 5th but again I know a lot of people do that. I am so proud of myself for this and do feel like I was meant to drive haha. I’ve got my theory on Saturday and then hoping booking my test 🤞🏻 Thank you for these amazing videos!!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Well done Lou it sounds like you’re doing really well for only 11.5 hours! Let us know how you get on with your theory! Have you watched the hazard perception videos? You might also find this video helpful about stalling 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-uXqyBpcuSeJo

[@louslife1998]

@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you so much, I appreciate that!! 😊 My dad lets me do Independent driving which is great. I will let you know how it goes!! I’m hoping it goes well as when I do mocks I get 47/50! 🤞🏻 Thank you, I shall give that video a watch now!

[@louslife1998]

@@DrivingSchoolTV I forgot to add also, my instructors car is a Diesel and my dads is a petrol so it’s got to get use to both!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hopefully your instructor is teaching you to set off with gas then so that you can drive your dads car as well! Otherwise you’ll be stalling all over the place! I explained the difference pretty well in that video. Hope it makes sense!

[@jamesburden7360]

Exact route I took for my driving test last week. Passed first time with 3 minors!! These are much more enjoyable to watch now! 😊

[@SLFCinz]

*Me : Watching my girlfriend do her mock test feeling the nerves with her 😂🚗*

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hey Cinz! How do I think she got on? And how’s she driving since?

[@SLFCinz]

@@DrivingSchoolTV She’s been doing well and has been working hard in her lessons 👏🏾

[@1_rais]

Passed my test second time today - wish I had you for my instructor, I probably would’ve passed first time

[@stevepeters9052]

Francis man these videos serious help a lot and your energy is a big part of that 🙏🏽 I’ve got my driving test soon and these videos have been very good to watch, may even need to contact you for a mock test myself lol. Keep up the good content bro 👊🏾

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Thanks Steve anytime! Send us a message on Instagram and we'll see if we can set something up 😊

[@pamelacoodien300]

Good luck Sapphire... she might have been nervous doing her mock but she might be ok doing her.. go girl. 🤞🏾

[@SabelaKadriSead]

Bless her she is doing well

[@iamthereasonyoucame]

I'm sure it's just the nerves, you could tell Sapphire was losing a bit of confidence throughout. Breathe, take things at your own pace. Personally I used to struggle with hesitation too but I started talking to myself (sorta giving a commentary whilst driving) and asking myself questions out loud about whether it was safe or not to go which made it easier. I'd say be assertive with your driving. Make a decision and stick with it. Is there a safe gap ? Prepare your car beforehand and filter in quickly, specially at situations such as the one at 11:30. As for overtaking cyclists, I know we might be tempted to overtake them but we should never do so at bends and it's even more dangerous when going uphill. She seems confident enough though, good luck for the test Sapphire!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Great advice!!!!! Thank you so much

[@shellshell1285]

I'm from Manchester and even though these routes are nowhere near me I find them so, so helpful so thank you!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

🙌 what are the roads like in Manchester? Much different?

[@shellshell1285]

@@DrivingSchoolTV Not really to be honest, from the videos they look pretty similar

[@rahibmiah]

She’s not ready 😬😬

[@Pavan-rz9uo]

Good luck Sapphire, God bless you always 🙏🙏🙏

[@royalwave15]

Got my test in west wickham next week, these videos are great

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Good luck !! Let us know how you get on!

[@sourpop12]

watching this before my test on monday! super nervous wish me luck ! will come back to this comments. wishing this lovely girl the best !

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Good luck!! Where are you taking your test?

[@sourpop12]

@@DrivingSchoolTV thankyouu im taking my test in Isleworth!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Good choice! You'll be fine if you be confident and display safe driving 🙂 let us know how you get on!

[@sourpop12]

@@DrivingSchoolTV sorry for the late update. got a serious fault for control. failed due to the car rolling back on a hill. gutted but will hopefully get it the next time!

[@laurajohnson7946]

Sapphire is vibes!! Good luck!!!

[@DsarahyCreations]

Hi, I'll have my test soon in West Wickham. This video is very helpful.

[@Jackiepereira87]

Less space slower pace.... that helps alot when struggling in close meeting situation.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Like it!

[@mummaduck_939]

More mock tests please! We miss you're energy Francis 😊🙏

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Uploading in a few hours Amy 😁 *excited face lol

[@mummaduck_939]

@@DrivingSchoolTV yaasss! 😁👀👀

[@contessa.adella]

I think from seeing the in car vid, a lot of her ‘hesitation’ issue is because she is not looking around at the situation in front before she gets there….she kinda pulls up at the Give Way line, stops, then looks to see if she can go instead of keeping it flowing when possible. Anticipation is key.

[@Dllmartins]

It helps when you are over prepared and have addressed your know faults and gotten as harsh a feedback and appropriate validation as is fitting for what level of skill you are. Some examiners do not have nice personalities When you are doing a maneuver and driving straight at higher speeds your breathing rate, heart rate and reaction increases in pace if you are anxious. Perhaps seeing that only hazard recognition should and a need to deescalate the delineation by slowing down is Tim (since you have left sufficient gap) and that you have done your mirror checks snd still are dyre of the situation around you can help. You want to be the least triggering object on the road, slower speeds means you will steer softly Coming from someone who drove like it was a racing game and though I just needed to "blend in". My first test scared my examiner, second test, I had one major for slowing down for a pedestrian who was waiting to cross after a round about. Sad that I didn't make the mistake during my lessons. But driving is supposed to keep you relaxed and proactive, not supposed to be a test of your reflexes

[@cniki9540]

Lmao “how do you check your brakes are working” She proceeds to explain how the brake lights are working and Francis responds “wow you’ve really revised these questions!” “That was a slick thorough answer” - ummmm… it was the wrong one 😂😂😂😂😜

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hahaha didn't she sound so confident with it though??

[@celestebrookes3935]

Good luck Sapphire 🤞🏽

[@sophiagarbah2877]

I hope we get an update on This one 🤞

[@Seannn1]

This girl is literally no where near taking a test being able to pass, not even remotely close. And she has a test in the next week after this video? She's the reason they're all so booked up, she's not even prepared in the slightest it actually feels disrespectful as someone whos nearing their test, practising every single day looking at what i can and cant do.

[@amogrows]

1:33 That procedure checks the brake lights are working To brake test, creep forward and slam the anchors on so your front passsenger claps their face off your dash, which also checks your passenger has their belt on .. two birds ehh In my opinion, when undergoing a driving assessment, it helps to vocalise every manoeuvre and why you're doing it (or at least speak out loud the important actions taken) I'd do a mock, after having my license over 20 years, just to identify all of the bad habits I have acquired

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hahaha take a bow amo!! a few have picked up the fact that I wasn’t really listening to the answer on the brake question but this one is the best yet 😂😂😂👏👏

[@amogrows]

@@DrivingSchoolTV would help if I could string a sentence together

[@emilybarryy]

Top tip: eat a banana 🍌 before your driving test Me&My friend did this and passed first time!🤣

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Thats a really good top Emily! Lots of people swear by it

[@kariinareads6285]

She looks so awfully nervous at the beginning 😄🙈🙈 What I do if nerves start getting to me during lessons, is throwing everything out of my head and just thinking of ROUTINES and routines only (p-o-m, m-s-m, m-s-p-s-l), it makes me feel so much more in control when I do everything in a routine order and repeat it to myself in my head

[@mrave5597]

I think the one way system is called a gyratory

[@virginianoakes2515]

Good luck Saphire🤞💐

[@mdtanvirulsakib]

Can't believe She took lesson from 3 different instructor! Her main job is put clutch down make some coasing and stop at any free roundabout or junction then change gear them 1hour ovservation and move off! From my strict instructor point of view! If i just change the gear and don't look at mirror while shifting gear he is like gonna kill me😄 and says you fail

[@naomibenjamin7992]

Really helpful video! Where should of Sapphire passed the bike on the left going up the hill? Thanks so much.

[@tuddin258]

great video as always

[@Fairytaleartcorner]

My test is coming up very soon and I am very anxious... Definitely not a"powerful state of mind" regarding driving 😂😂 I do struggle with hesitation at big and busy roundabouts. 🥺 I am definitely doing less mistakes than her..but again, with my instructor...I don't know what I'm going to do during the test 😬😬😬 is the pressure...

[@alixxgreaves7642]

HOW TO RELAX ON THE ROAD: Ig just gain absolute confidence and be rest assured that you know how to control a car. If you dont feel like you can move off without focussing on the clutch a pedal then master that to begin with! :) - coming from a learner of 18hrs

[@LakLakRey]

How did she do on her test ?🙏

[@hamza-chaudhry]

16:55 Would you have to signal as if it's a roundabout?

[@sarasaparilla2559]

The roundabout near the end was at Addington village it looks so difficult

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

It is a bit busy but it’s not that hard with some practice. Sapphire is pretty good with roundabouts so she did well! Hope your son enjoyed his birthday Sara!! 🥳

[@sarasaparilla2559]

@@DrivingSchoolTV yeah she did so well! I really enjoyed her mock test, I used to do the same thing with hesitation as her! And thank you he definitely did!🙌🏽

[@sonnymontana1618]

You said the first question was correct, it was wrong. You asked, how would you check the breaks are working not the break lights. The answer was you should press the breaks and they shouldn't be slack or spongy, also you can move forwards slowly and test them before you start your journey 😉

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Haha well spotted. And good answer to the correct question Sonny!

[@sonnymontana1618]

@@DrivingSchoolTV I have my test at West Whickham this Wednesday, thank you for your content it's much appreciated. I've been binge watching 🙏

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Good luck!! Let us know how you get on!

[@sonnymontana1618]

Thanks, will do✌

[@sonnymontana1618]

@@DrivingSchoolTV Yoo!! I just passed with only 1 minor fault for correcting my reverse bay manoeuvre. The Examiner said I was already parked in the bay so there was no need to correct. I done it just to be safe, by pulling forwards slighty so I could get a better view of the lines either side of me. I've never taken a driving lesson in my life, all my knowledge came from you guys KZbin videos and being a little sh*t when I was a teenager teaching myself the basics 😅😇... 🙏🥳 THANKS TO YOU AND ALL THE INSTRUCTORS WHO HAVE POSTED CONTENT!! X

[@emr8685]

Nice vid - has she passed her actual test now?

[@hamza-chaudhry]

2:20 9:33 14:05 16:55 18:33 21:48

[@runtz3729]

Hey bro I have my test on the 11th of October I’m not on insta I don’t know if I’m ready I did 20 lesson when I was 17 stopped I’m now 21 done around 10 lessons my driving is perfect it’s just when I get to some roundabouts I hesitate and also get confused at the signs because where I live in Manchester the roundabout signs are confusing af, is there a way I can get hold of you other than Instagrams to do a moch test

[@a.856]

Thanks

[@originalmoymoy]

no idea if you'll respond to this comment considering it's a year old video, but I've noticed that I also struggle with hesitation and acting appropriately mainly during rush hour on school roads. I've been watching videos on hazard perception, done a mock test- same issue. I've no clue what else I can do, any help? (I have been doing some practice driving with my mum in her car also).

[@Njpro]

Change to 3rd at 15mph for better fuel economy? Who tells people this stuff?!

[@pcrashford5367]

Definitely not ready not being harsh, it might of been nerves but she don’t have the experience. You asked how to check the brakes are working. She gave you the answer for the break lights. Correct answer is to push on brake peddle and it shouldn’t feel slack or spongy, and the car shouldn’t pull to one side when breaking.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

You are correct. I was watching her feet and thinking about the sick edits I could do with a fade in pedal cam and only half listening. She sounded so confident 😂

[@charliewebb3994]

Might sound like a stupid question but where is the handbrake

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

lol yeah it’s a button on the right of the steering wheel in this car. It’s weird at first but you get used to it

[@Jay-xj3dg]

Yo she Is fine how can I contact her 😍 How did she do on her test

[@fazalhusain1411]

Can u do some more videos In tolworth

[@clifftazboy]

Wrong answer on tell me question!

[@michaelwillis5067]

SORRY but Sapphire isn't ready for her test her instructor must be a poor teacher her Driving ability was worrying i Think

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Remember that we're only seeing one part of her driving and nerves play a huge part in tests where you would ordinarily be very good at something. That's the best thing about doing mock tests in the run up to the practical test, to give you a chance to get used to the idea of a test, calm your nerves and deal with any issues 😁

[@michaelwillis5067]

@@DrivingSchoolTV i agree but would you let a driver take a test waste money when in ur mind u know they ain't ready i know nerves play a part but i would rather be honest with ppl than give them false hope remember sapphire had her test in 4 day's of that mock test i wasn't trying be nasty just honest not all driving instructors are good just cos ur qualified at something doesn't make u good at it i just thought sapphire had to little knowledge and ability i would definitely question her instructor SORRY just my opinion as a driver of 35 years experience

[@dizzydozdb]

I was ridiculously confident, wasn't getting any faults on my mock tests. Managed to pass the actual test with 5 minors, I knew I'd messed up every time. The point is, the mock tests aren't a fool proof way of deciding someone's ability or the outcome on test day.

[@michaelwillis5067]

@@dizzydozdb i agree but in my opinion some instructors put ppl in for Tests when there not ready the test has got harder but i think the standard of Driving as a whole as got worse i Think the test is all wrong knowing where to put my oil ain't gonna improve there driving I'm not being nasty to any learner just realistic the thing that scared me for her safety was the bike overtake and the fact she said she didn't know what was and wasn't a roundabout we all make mistakes even as a qualified driver but there are good driver's and bad same goes for instructors we pay for there experience not there pity i would rather be told I'm not ready than let me lose when i ain't at the end mock instructor said they would go over her faults surely if her instructor did there job properly he wouldn't have to it just scared me the amount of fault's some serious i wish Sapphire NOTHING but good luck in the future on her driving i would rather hear the truth for my own safety

[@eramars5699]

Driving School TV Totally agree, for some reason when I knew I could ask my instructor what to do, I was test ready. But the second he said “I can’t answer any questions”, I really struggled.

[@GurdevSingh-tj3cp]

Do you only do lessons in London?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Usually! Where are you from?

[@GurdevSingh-tj3cp]

@@DrivingSchoolTV I'm from Southampton. There's not very many quality instructors like yourself

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Ah damn that’s a long way to come for a driving lesson! 😅

[@GurdevSingh-tj3cp]

@@DrivingSchoolTV Yeah I know! 😩

[@uroojiqbal3194]

Hi Francis Want to book lesson /mock test in morden with you please..

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hey Urooj send us a DM on insta @Drivingschooltv

[@uroojiqbal3194]

@@DrivingSchoolTV wht is DM?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Direct message

[@uroojiqbal3194]

I m at insta have DM you thnx

[@DynamicMateTV]

I love her :))

[@d4nismith]

When were you supposed to overtake the cyclist

[@sereneist]

Francis you are way too nice, it’s not good for the students. There were at least 2 more major faults in that mock tests. 1. The amount of hesitations 2. Helping her to go at that junction And that’s just from watching causally

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

If you watched to the feedback I did say that that many hesitation faults would be enough to fail but I’ll take that on board thank you 😊

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

8:10 The vehicle in front is uncool.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

😂 which one dave?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@DrivingSchoolTV The Hyundai Ioniq.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

😂 don’t like Hyundai?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@DrivingSchoolTV It’s a hybrid that is a rival to the Prius.

[@SLFCinz]

@@DaveDVideoMaker 😂😂😂

[@mishelleforever3483]

Brakes, not break lights 😠 it was the question

[@hawkarsabr2249]

I passed my test second time they made me do the reverses back two car length both tests they don’t do the harder monoverous anymore cuz they want everyone to pass cuz of covid

[@Yveness]

This is good to know. I've been dreading reverse bay parking.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Congrats Hawkar!! But this is definitely not true. The pass rate on tests hasn’t changed before and after Covid. Be ready for any manoeuvre!!

[@Yveness]

@@DrivingSchoolTV Doh! 😂😭

[@fern1416]

4 min in and what the hell is with that commentry

[@4ts4ts2]

Hey Francis, did she pass

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Unfortunately not. But she's booked again so hope to bring you a pass pic from Sapphire soon!

[@4ts4ts2]

@@DrivingSchoolTV l have faith in her she will do it, we all learn from our mistakes

[@Ruta14337]

😂👍

[@TheFortuneCompass]

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