Double Decker Driving School - Episode 2

Double Decker Driving School - Episode 2
This time, single mum Claire Carter is approaching the end of the course. She nearly quit after an eventful first week, which involved a close call on a zebra crossing and near head-on collision.
Claire’s pressing on, determined to show her teenage children that anything is possible. But if she is to be granted her all-important driving test she has to prove she can control not only her ten-tonne vehicle, but her nerves as well.
As Claire prepares herself for a progress check, training officer Phil Soper says: “Claire is a nervous person. My plan is to put her under pressure today so when she does get to test it flows quite nicely.”
But Claire is piling the pressure on herself. She says: “Passing the test would mean everything to me personally because it’s a challenge. I could finish decorating my house, save to take my kids on holiday. To fail now, I’d be absolutely devastated.”
Meanwhile, for fellow trainee Manuel Daniel becoming a bus driver would make him a hero in his household - as his seven-year-old son loves buses.
Manuel says: “He loves the bus routes - he knows 59, route 133, 58, 468, sometimes he teaches me the bus route. When I get the job and come back home and tell them, ‘Look Gabriel, from now on your daddy is a bus driver.’ I believe the first thing he will say is, ‘Dad, let me come with you!’”
More importantly qualifying would allow Manuel to rent a flat for his family, giving his son his own room. However, he is struggling - while his driving gives instructors serious cause for concern, he also needs to pass crucial written exams to achieve his son’s dream.
Senior training supervisor Maxine Deslandes says to him after one failed exam: “I will grant you another test… If you fail it the outcome could be the manager decides to terminate your training, so what you need to put in your mind is this is it.”

[@koreng.7641]

Claire is going from the smallest car in the world to the biggest boss in the world

[@koreng.7641]

I mean bus

[@misscattrap]

Koren Goss Next time use the edit function.

[@misscattrap]

Spiffier Hunter Thanks for the compliment xx

[@conordoesgames3043]

Koren Goss I

[@MasterGaming-cf3su]

Lol

[@angusho504]

Claire's instructor is so nice and warm-hearted

[@bennewton3560]

IKR

[@ttg_jamie6494]

And pornagraphic

[@GSSVideos]

yes he was I agree with you there

[@lvanderdoes8199]

How about that sweet son...confidance mum. 👍❤

[@pvfcfan3836]

Yes

[@samuelgibson8975]

Lol nearly pissed myself when she didn't stop at the busstop

[@cg-nz7jf]

Lol

[@wink1eafc774]

I was talking to a driver last year, and he made me laugh with a similar story, When he newly passed his test, He got paired with an experienced driver to do route learning which he drives first and then you gradually take over while he supervisors you.. Anyway when my mate took over he was driving for about 20 mins and then he got a tap on the door by the supervisor, He asked him to stop at the next bus stop and then asked him what he did wrong for the last 20 minutes... Thinking about it, He didn't know what he meant, Then the Supervisor said, He failed to stop at any bus stops for 3 miles even though he was in service lol

[@deathwarmedup73]

i did that on the late night bus shortly after starting and the company had to pay for taxis for people home. i don't even remember passing the stop

[@GSSVideos]

@@deathwarmedup73 it is easily done. as with driving you have to keep your eye on not what's happening in front of you but all around you. & with driving A big commercial vehicle as A bus which is 10 times harder to drive because the size of the vehicle & you need to maintain that safe distance not just from what's in front of you but also whats on either side of your vehicle. but other motorists/road users needs to realists that bus & Larry's are bigger vehicles & they need more room to manoeuvre around different objects they may come across when they are out on the busy roads

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

Easily done unfortunately, especially on a 13 hour split duty. By the second half you’re flagging. That’s where the old school conductors were useful.

[@BETH78900X]

Gopal is absolutely lovely. He's a natural teacher, he's perfect for the job

[@thegoose4715]

Claires boy was a cracking wee guy, sitting revising with her and giving her support... well done mate!

[@Car-crazy]

It's great that Clair passed her test and is now a full time bus driver. She seems such a nice person and surely will make a great bus driver.

[@wjt10]

I seen her driving when I went to london

[@robdewey317]

Ghopal is a great guy!!!! He's like a dad who really believes in his kids. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@andrewprice1780]

Rob Dewey he doesn't, treats his kids and wife like shit

[@alfienaylor1587]

Andrew Price And how do you know that?

[@thedirectionoflife5384]

CARS cars good thinking

[@madmatmp]

Clair should have her own TV Series. You would have 10m people watching. Brilliant.

[@timfagan816]

Poor Manuel I feel so sorry for him, dude can't catch a break!

[@southlondoner7169]

I saw Claire earlier today on the 264

[@southlondoner7169]

No, I was walking past, plus she didn’t even notice I was there

[@cloutsy4061]

what route was it

[@southlondoner7169]

264

[@joshua7606]

Have you seen her again?

[@southlondoner7169]

@@joshua7606 nope

[@newbieplayz7401]

Loving how claire goes from a smart car to a 30 foot bus haha!

[@nicky29031977]

I wish they'd do a Tube driver training school programme!

[@wink1eafc774]

They did it was called "The Tube" in 2003 and another documentary with the same name in 2012

[@nicky29031977]

I saw those programmes but they showed all aspects of the Tube ...I wanted something more along the lines of this series which concentrates specifically on different candidates trying to become tube drivers and the details of the course they have to pass. If you know please give me info! Thanks !

[@SKBKER]

Can't mate .They're always on strike .

[@jazza2009uk]

love this comment but so very true

[@richardoyston7034]

That would be great

[@ssent84muse54]

I’m so happy for Claire

[@TedEhioghae]

@Mustapha Sonko too*

[@AlexLopez-rx8lw]

I wouldn't ever give up driving a bus, best career change that ive ever done. Love it!

[@danrobinson572]

I’m so happy Claire passed. Wonder if all these people are still driving the bus.

[@leicestertravels4705]

A few of them still are. I’ve heard that Claire, Alvin, Michelle and Sean are still there as of fairly recently. Courtney was only there for a few weeks then he crashed and got sacked (guess one hand doesn’t work), Bart’s moved up to Middlesbrough, and Rodney spent some time on the Tramlink in Croydon, now he’s on freight trains. I’m not sure about Yas or Nadine.

[@danrobinson572]

@@leicestertravels4705 okay 👍

[@weldmachine]

Claire is becoming a great bus driver. Just needs to remember to stop and pick up the passengers, LOL. She was lucky to have such a good instructor.

[@nicolaend2072]

Claires is great !!! Way to go !!!

[@jackyblue67same10]

I'm all for Manuel he's a sweetheart .

[@wwe52891]

Useless when it comes to driving busses but a sweetheart.

[@Christophe_L]

Black dude gets reggae as bg music. Love it hahah.

[@johnroddy8756]

Delighted for Claire a inspiration to never give up.

[@auggith]

i love how claire went from a smart car to a double decker bus…

[@timpattenden8915]

Thanks for uploading these episodes. They really lighten up my day

[@Icedkule]

raises two kids 'nothings been this much of a challenge i've had to work for this' lol

[@ollie-jkiubn]

Claire is so happy that she passed

[@davecle2920]

Well done to everyone who give it a try it’s very tough and the instructors are very good to these guys.but am so pleased for Claire well done sweetheart from Dave in Ireland 🇮🇪 go girl and be happy 😃👍👍

[@3omar1402]

I passed the test 8 months ago and I know how Clair had felt . It was a nerve wracking experience 😰😰😭🤪😅😂🤣😇😝

[@timl4257]

Claire is great, fantastic person and good motivation.

[@MickAngelhere]

It’s amazing how many times I’ve driven a heavy vehicle and had cars pull out in front of me and BANG! They get out and go “ I didn’t see you

[@13BD]

This is awesome haha! Watching from Canada! Thanks for the upload!!!!!!!

[@thebestalan5685]

BRIANd wow Canada did you have itv there

[@LivvyAlexW]

the best Alan no ITV in Canada

[@gulcinsapanoglu5305]

@@thebestalan5685 there may be

[@tchapman1977]

One thing to consider, whether one is training to be a bus driver or in anything else one attempts to do in this world: Whether you think you can do something or you think you can't do something...you're right. Your mental outlook at undertaking any task has a direct influence on the outcome. If you think you can do it & you've properly prepared for the task, then odds are good you'll succeed. However, if you think you can't do a task, then either consciously or unconsciously, you'll wind up sabotaging yourself & the odds of your succeeding go down exponentially.

[@lyndontrundell5063]

I am a bus driver and I have been for 10 years,the funniest thing is even when I drive now I still have my instructors voice rattling around in my head about mirrors and covering the foot brake and keeping wide,but it is a ticket to a great job,very long hours,and the reality of what they show you in the training school to what happens out on the road is always different,in fact it's sugar coated in the training school

[@camwest7389]

Same here, slow down, feather the brake, pinch abit of the lane

[@shaxrahman]

Same with me.. "work the mirrors, cover the brake"

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

@@shaxrahman close down both lanes

[@connory6741]

What I find funny is that Claire is driving one of the smallest cars in the world and now she wants to suddenly change to a 61 ft double decker bus

[@wullymc1]

The bus is 36 ft!

[@StephenStHill-si7en]

If you had to park in London it would make sense too.

[@connory6741]

@Phelan dam that’s a big step forward.

[@Sean-ce1hu]

@Phelan They must have been desperate.

[@davehyde6207]

Well done you😁😁 she was lucky to have her instructor really nice dude..best wishes to all

[@christineaygin4330]

Thank you - love it

[@GSSVideos]

I wanted this lady to pass her Bus Driving Test & she past her Bus Driving Test so A big well done to her & I wish her many happy & safe Bus Driving journeys ahead of her

[@thehamiltonfirefighter4746]

Claire And Manuel Are The BOSS

[@ebotismaila4483]

I almost cried when the examiner said claire passed. Congrats claire

[@jackyblue67same10]

So happy for u Ms.Claire .

[@matthewbrian8119]

The lady did a really good job I'm a bus operator in LA yaay

[@blue83902]

Congratulations Claire🎁🎁🎉🎉your instructor is good👍👍

[@madoxblack4574]

Recently passed my test my god I felt for her it is such an intense course

[@chicago-l9125]

I was exited for Claire! However, I can't help but wonder is she's still driving double deckers some 7-8 years later.

[@richardoyston7034]

Clare looked really happy when she passed I would love to be like that!

[@3omar1402]

The test is a nerve wrecking experience

[@davidmdomingo]

Loved it !

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice update.Enjoy it thank's

[@DAZZER435]

Hilarious when she missed the bus stop.

[@marcconyard5024]

I've been driving articulated buses for eleven years now, love the things. But, they can bight hard if you don't keep your mind on your vehicle every inch of the way. Gross weight can be up to 32 tonne and reversing is a trick. As for mirror checks, they must be instinctive. I check both exterior mirrors when moving from a stand every time regardless of the situation, be it a bus stop or moving off from traffic lights.

[@andyclark1426]

Glad Clair passed, she will become calmer with time, she seems a nice genuine woman which makes a change, I hope she is still driving and enjoying it

[@grah84mck]

Best feeling passing yout bus test. Even better than passing your car test. Well done Claire.

[@fargeeks]

Even though im A bus driver but even watching these people fail are really getting to me

[@Tiktokwannabe]

The vids are amazing

[@rich7447]

10 ton bus is not particularly large. I have a recreational coach that is 23t (42'10") and it is not the biggest available. The difference with the routemaster is the relatively short wheelbase. A 42' RV coach in North America will have a wheelbase of around 260".

[@Freakymonify]

I work at the depot that Claire took her test at.

[@showmanpete2805]

absolutely buzzing for claire

[@discoveryworld3002]

Good work Claire on passing 🚏

[@HawkerBlue]

I went to Training School in the Midlands. It's not as harsh as this, athough we learn on Saloons instead of deckers. Hell, i started training as this show was on, i was told *not* to watch it xD Also i think their training busses are the same busses that we drive in service here now. Which is fun

[@evelynmonsivais9430]

The excitement of new jobs ...I know it girl.

[@vimtocrazy739]

I have just passed my driving test for the bus , class D . Now I am under a mentor helping me learn how to issue tickets and pick up passengers. Hardest thing I’ve ever done. Just so much to remember.

[@tushaye2175]

Here's me going to comment & congratulate Claire like she passed her test yesterday..😂🤣 Nevertheless, I am still happy seeing her pass, she earnt it. What an amazing instructor she had as well, that helped her a lot in the end feel. It'd be awesome to follow up on the one's who passed their test to see where they're at now with it all.

[@carolinedownes8601]

Well done Claire 🎉I start bus school in 2 weeks 🙏🏽

[@1800dontcare]

Well when Claire drivers a little Meat Box (lol) it's no surprise she is scared and freaking out lol going from a tiny little put put to a great big put put lol

[@15sixmedia]

It's interesting watching how these guys go. I'm going for bus driver training in Sydney next week!

[@djmetrosexual795]

How was it? Are u a bus driver now?

[@user-iq7hw2qf6e]

@@djmetrosexual795 i think he/she flopped 💀

[@andybub45]

Man, that looks hard! We don't have ones like that in the US.

[@M2M-matt]

So happy for Claire passing, it clearly meant allot to her! I wonder if she is still driving? Hope so.

[@trumpeter8201]

She is she is my secondary school bus driver

[@M2M-matt]

@@trumpeter8201 Good to hear, thanks :)

[@trumpeter8201]

@@M2M-matt aha no problem!

[@PTDriver-rv2so]

Nice Tridents!

[@manusk40]

Pamela is becoming a bus driver ??! well done gave would be proud

[@TheLambSauce659]

The bus community welcomes Manuel's son ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@evelynmonsivais9430]

Those head on collisions though. Glad ur okay !

[@euanboard6417]

Bananas worked ha ha!

[@wainber1]

I have yet to drive a bus, and have only rarely been on a double-decker. The last time I was on a double-decker was at a cousin's wedding a bit over 3 years ago.

[@ChromelineGaming]

One of these training buses is actually for sale at the moment, I am 18 and looking to train as a bus driver, I was browsing through buses to see how much they are to buy (curiosity) and bam there was one of these training buses 😂

[@ChromelineGaming]

I can't remember as it was quite a while ago but I think it was just eBay as I was looking at Mercedes Vario Minibuses and stumbled across it by accident

[@mattkaythetimelord]

18? You have to be 24 for PCV brah.

[@ChromelineGaming]

mattkaythetimelord some companies can put you through at 18/19 with restrictions, but I know for a fact companies near me are training 18/19 year olds up

[@ChromelineGaming]

I believe the company near me takes people on with a minimum of 6 months driving experience as they have their own training program, if you were taking the test without a company backing you yeah I think there are different rules

[@sameyers2670]

If you are under 21 you are on a restricted licence so you can't drive more than 50k from your home depot

[@violetandjackscoolvideos8321]

Cool video

[@charlottemacgregor5061]

Gopal is a great instructor, very calm

[@harrisonlife965]

Bus drivers

[@jackwestman1710]

Have a blessed day,Amen

[@petercunningham4000]

I wonder how they would have gone in the old 'RT's' with a crash box?

[@alliikhan3644]

What a bus lain for...... love it hahaaa

[@danieljb7195]

I love your videos 😘😍❤️💕

[@Jessebella1]

i go on tons of buses that wack their way through trees and stuff that over hang the roads lol like proper wacking through them. I guess its like anything, do everything they want you to in the test, do everything you want once youve passed lol

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Urban driving is a complete nightmare.. Rural routes and coachwork gives more of a sense of real driving. National Express for example. As an ex bus and coach driver I always wanted to try the Greyhound routes in America to see and feel what they are like..? That kind of work must include nights away from home and accommodation thrown in too given the vast distances covered? Even private hire work isn't or wasn't too bad when I tried it. Days out to amusement and leisure parks and the driver gets a free breakfast and goes on all the rides. Well they used to when I did the work I have no idea what it is like these days but would be great to know these little perks still exist to show appreciation to the driver for getting them all there safe and sound and back again..

[@sophiamorris4412]

As soon as he said Claire passed I was like it was the bananas

[@68rod79]

i love claire greets from a kolleg from Berlin i hope she still works in a Bus

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

See bananas are very useful even before they are peeled they can have a very calming affect / effect for / on her.. Ding Dong..

[@mikeboucnik-do6rq]

Nice to see gopal he taught me and I drove a bus for 5 years. I now live in 🇫🇷

[@bmused55]

Double deckers are fun to drive :) You can hurl them around corners much faster than you can a similarly sized single decker. (Don't ask me how I know!)

[@jessicawatson7360]

Her son was s so lovely

[@kenny-jamesthebesttranspor3988]

I love buses. Buses are the best

[@gunzoberello1862]

would Love 2 have Claire as my buss driver. Difference between Claire and all others, she don`t need just a job, she didn`t spoke of money. She rely wants to be a buss driver! It`s a mind set!

[@scotty6346]

Good for Claire 👍

[@akosnsankyire6613]

She is trying her best

[@gmodderr]

in Sweden you can do as many driving test as you like, it's only up to the driving school how many they will pay for, if you pay yourself, you can do one every day all year if you're rich enough

[@s4l284]

If you rich enough I don’t think you’d be a bus driver loool

[@musclemanDARNEL]

love me some Claireeee

[@sandykee2859]

Steven Got A+ And He Says: "Yay I can Drive The Bendy Bus!"

[@Bobbyandmog]

Lol

[@KJHNHY]

This shot should have like a million views lol

[@transportfromolly]

14:52 I love this part 🤣

[@archechme]

very interesting.

[@thedirectionoflife5384]

I don’t wanna be rude but it’s funny how that instructor is called Ghopal cos he’s nice and it’s like come on pal ye got to go!

[@mandemt1076]

How’s that rude ahaha

[@thedirectionoflife5384]

@@mandemt1076 haha, I was like 13 when I wrote that. I think I meant not to make fun of his name as some people out there are pretty sensitive 👍

[@mandemt1076]

@@thedirectionoflife5384 haha

[@jessicamanu3397]

i just love buses

[@caliado]

The Clare story got me all emotional. Really feel for her.

[@QT480uk]

The theory test pass mark is actually 85 out of 100 not 40 as that's module 2