Driving Instructor Teaching a Pupil to Deal with Traffic Lights in Great Britain

Traffic light driving lesson in Great Britain from an approved driving instructor. Turning right at lights with oncoming traffic, filter arrows, when to ignore the lights and more.
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00:00 Rules
02:24 Temporary lights
02:56 Turning right with a green light
11:50 Learning pace
13:00 Stop before of after the line
14:00 Amber light near the line
14:33 When to ignore the lights
17:42 More temporary lights
22:37 When to delay the signal
26:03 Pedestrian crossings
28:46 He need less help now
32:05 Green filter arrow
39:38 Recap some rules

[@colinjava8447]

This is like a free driving lesson, I should probably pay after watching it.

[@danbishop1619]

Passed my test first time today with 2 minors, everyone praise me

[@flyingsparkes8460]

Well done!

[@SneakySonn]

Well done stay safe on the roads !

[@louisechan4260]

Brilliant driver 😁

[@andrewchester7935]

Excellent, well done

[@chickentikka7890]

Well done fanny

[@Not_A_CIA_Agent]

Passed my driving test today on my 5th attempt. Got there in the end, never give up! I've had 3 driving instructors but hilariously I finally passed after doing lessons with my mum.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@bestnameever481]

Just passed my test today with 1 minor. Richard is very knowledgeable and teaches in a very nice way. As an international student in the uk, these videos helped me a lot. Good luck to everyone!

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@Casavult]

Even as an experienced road and track driver, I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, Richard. Keep it up, mate.

[@Mike-zz5kz]

Same. He’s just such a nice guy, the videos are a delight.

[@lillykapchina4977]

Thank you for the videos Richard. I am so happy to see the special thanks being introduced. I can appreciated how much it costs to have good equipment to film the lessons. Not to mention the time it takes to edit the videos. Your videos are always very informative and straight to the point. Thank you :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really kind of you, thank you.

[@augustineokey630]

Thanks so much for this video. This has been my error. I came across this video last night and after watching it, I went for my test this morning and passed with relative ease. No errors from traffic lights. I passed my practical test today. Thank you so much

[@pmw3839]

Excellent lesson. I learned a lot. I wish all driving instructors were as good as you. Thank goodness for KZbin.

[@jonathanbrockway5861]

As always your videos are a joy to watch Richard; I love doing this traffic light lesson with pupils - it's where I usually tend to see a big increase in confidence and ability. I also use the lesson to show that Joe Public is prone to making lots of errors (especially in relation to correct positioning) and how we can safely avoid such problems. They always finish this lesson absolutely buzzing; I love it!😊

[@ethanevans9268]

I would’ve really liked having you as my instructor. Brilliant explanations and brilliant teaching method. I passed my test well over a year nearly 2 now, and still watch your videos 😊

[@zofo1961]

Hi Richard i passed my test in 1982, but with your vids i still learn things👍

[@ZupaTr00pa]

That tip about 3 seconds on amber is great. I've a habit of piling on the brake as soon as I see amber. This has lead to many harsh stops under the impression a solid amber is just another red. Good reminder that I have that bit of leeway in case I need it!

[@daviemac9925]

Hey Domas, you're really good, you're going to be an amazing driver. We watch Mock Test videos and see people muck it up at Traffic Lights, well done.

[@ReggieJB]

I’m from Kentucky in the US I just wanted to say I passed my drivers test yesterday. How I came across you I looked up how to brake smoothly I found your channel and I started doing what you said while I was out driving and my braking improved for the better. I just wanted to say thanks for your tips and I will continue to show support.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@robinsbusvideos]

Always very clear on what needs to be done buddy, thankyou.

[@edkittens75]

Good video. Like this format where you give a lesson based on an aspect of driving.

[@UnknownGamer-cw3uo]

So happy to come back to these videos today having passed my test also TODAY! These helped me loads and I couldn’t be happier and I’m so glad I watched these and I’d recommend them to anyone nervous or needing a bit of help up to their tests or just for driving in general :))

[@bajeesh1]

Thank you, Conquer Driving. Your videos are very useful. Apart from taking driving classes, I watched your videos which actually helped a lot. I passed 3 months back with no errors at all! I still watch your videos and sure am learning new things 😊👍

[@sarahnabbi5525]

Good instructor and teacher always. God bless you.

[@esma3658]

You are just excellent educator Many thanks for your great support to many people

[@iiclarify7810]

passed my test today with 0 minors, your videos helped me so much, thanks for uploading 👍

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@illyriandescendant7963]

Holy crap, how did you do that? I find it nearly impossible to make 0 mistakes. How did you manage to hold your nerves? Did you practice a lot in the same area that you took the test? How many hours with a driving instructor have you had? Any tips? Sorry to bombard you with questions. I'm just finding it really hard to get past this thing. haha.

[@Poodz_]

Seems a real switched-on and safe driver, good lesson.

[@KindredBrujah]

Wild how much of Colchester I now recognise despite having never actually been. I think Dom is doing pretty well for the time he's had behind the wheel so far! With your tutelage, Richard, I think he'll be test-ready pretty soon!

[@LS-ex9nn]

"Don't be afraid of white line, but the oject." ...Very useful hint to me.❤ I appreciate of your talkative attitude to share us your observations and hints. So many useful points to remind me as a learner, how many details I have to pick up there even I have learnt the skills, particularly those are involving safty issues. I realized that those subtleness actually can lead to much of varied driving on the road as some can be safe driving but others could cause dangers or even serious accidents.🌹 Thanks for the great vedio as always.💕 thanks also Domas.⚘

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

Great video Richard, I’ve already shared with my students. Nearly 200 k on the old girl & she is still going strong 💪

[@temesi]

Excellent video. Very informative and easy to follow.

[@meredith2803]

Great driving education Richard, my instructor always taught me to check what's going on behind me too as if you slam on the brakes when the lights are on amber cars could end up going into the back of you, the 3 second rule is a great idea. It definitely makes it an easier concept to get your head around.

[@jc6836]

I just had my 7th driving lesson for auto (14 hours in total) and I am driving on the street for 4 lessons already but my driving instructor never explained the difference between green ball & green light. I am so glad that you created this channel, and I find your channel! You made the world so much better. Could never thank you enough

[@we.are.all.barabbas]

wow i learned a lot. i have spent £1000+ on driving lessons and apparently i am still not doing well. thank you for this, you are a gem

[@geraldvgarces]

Passed my test watching all your videos and downloading your app! Filipino driver here! Thank you so much!

[@wagma5120]

Very important and lovely information for all new learners Thank you so much

[@abdufatahbarkad4207]

This a great lesson I recommend your channel please record other lessons thanks

[@clairearcade]

Thank you so much Richard!!! I’ve been watching your videos religiously the last month and I passed first time this morning ❤❤❤ (also i used to live in Greenstead so it’s fun to watch you go past my old student house 🥹🥹) Thank you again!!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@ibrahimmuhabaw3918]

Your video is so help full

[@TheChunkyspunky]

Richard Thankyou for your video’s. I passed today my first time, done theory and practical test in the space of two weeks. Driving is easy and you made it clear and precise. Much appreciated.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@iradhahewanayake191]

useful tips and the instructor is very practical in teaching those techniques. keep it up

[@marzneo]

Man, this guy is the best instructor.💪

[@stefnash4730]

In South Africa it goes from red to green. I loved this video. Thank you.

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Thnk u very much Mr Richard that,z how a Real Teacher suppose to teach ❤❤❤ how u instrcct awesome l should pass long time ago very neatb

[@teachingonline887]

Thank you deeply, Richard, I passed my test today. I watched your videos which gave me more confidence while learning and also shortened the driving lessons that I might need to spend on listening, sparing me more time on driving itself.

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@booster4078]

I passed my exam 2 years ago already done 30000 miles of driving but still fun watching your videos

[@savag3ytwildrift249]

Passed My Test 2 days Ago... Watched all kinda videos of this channel and it helped so much.... 👍 Definetly recommended to watch for people from anywhere.. Its very helpfull

[@ConquerDriving]

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

[@ITNoetic]

32:20 is a real gem of knowledge. Always consider the size of the vehicles around you that may pass you. Not as big a deal on wide American roads, but sometimes people creep over lane lines a bit to avoid parked cars.

[@dankshiz69]

I see that the good ol' Leon is approaching 200k miles. Happy birthday in advance!🎉🎉😅

[@JHolland]

Ur so satisfying to watch like as a instructor lol and just ur videos in general

[@AlamalwebTV]

Nice thank you , I've got new 😅 info about amber lights. It was very easy to understand how the clutch works.

[@SarahWilson-wu6wi]

Thank you!!!! I am attempting to be a driving instructor, unfortunately I've held a full car licence for over 25 years and need to add I have hoed a full motorcycle licence more years than this. I love the thought of helping people get independent but... isn't there always a but.... I'm a good driver rural and dual carriageway, put me in the city, boy I realise my weak points, my city has changed so much since my younger day. So just watched your superb video of "right at lights", I'm now fluent. Great job! Your pupils may have a lot to take on but you have just explained to an old hand the right hand light possibilities - what do I do at these? absolutely so well I have no questions. I do hope they appreciate how well you have de mystified, de cluttered right hand turn traffic lights. Off to watch some more video, awesome work. many thanks

[@pegueinacamera6598]

I failed my theory test 3 times already. So now I decided to study hard and follow every video possible.

[@michelleatkinson4467]

It’s lovely to also see on your driving lesson green areas rather than houses being built at every opportunity.

[@Tenkeskap]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@mogesmessele6217]

Good instructor!!

[@xvxscarecrow]

I passed my test last week. First time and only had 6 minors. I watched a fair few of your videos on the run up to the test. Thanks for all your help.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

wooh ❤❤❤ the green grass so neat very nice Summer

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Very good ❤❤❤ that each step

[@MarkPMus]

Dom, brilliant student. I’d think I’d be really nervous in front of the cameras if it were me!

[@YinYeung11]

Thank you 🙏 😅❤

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Woow marvelous that - z how teacher suppose to teach with every step,z of the way explains a lot of ❤❤ u make z it like 👍 very easy for us of Patience very Peak

[@williamdevereux9086]

Hi Richard, I love the videos they're all well informed and high quality! If possible, just try to turn down the gain on your microphones as they regualarly clip.

[@JupiterTechnology12.000]

Very Entertaining Video Richard👍👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Hi my teacher Happy Glamorous Friday very heated day so let,z go in our learn,n learn,n go on the road so little head,z up ❤❤❤safe

[@Liam-rr5ky]

Some really good knowledge in this video mate especially about passing the large vehicles at lights. Passed my test last year mainly down to your very helpful tips as my instructors weren’t fantastic. Wanted to also add, at 34:50 you were talking about junctions where you pass behind cars, there is another 4 way junction I know of in NW London just north of Ruislip Manor Station (I did it many times in driving lessons 🫣), it can be quite tight especially as most people don’t respect the road markings. Thought you’d need more than 1 example to check out if you decide to 👍🏻. All the best Richard.

[@MrJason005]

Hi Richard, I passed first time last Thursday with 8 minors, and your videos have been incredibly helpful in helping me learn to drive! I watched a lot of your videos before every lesson and they were invaluable in teaching me a lot of things about learning to drive. However, my driving examiner was a bit angry at the end of the test. As we pulled in to the exam centre to finish the test, he said "I can tell you that you've passed, but I need to ask you a question". He then asks me "how often do you check your mirrors?". I have no response, I just say "umm" for a bit, and then he says "you might as well have done this", and then reaches out and points the centre mirror to point up! He told me that I don't check my centre mirror anywhere near often enough, and that I must check it every 5-10 seconds, and he told me that he would have failed me if he could (I got 4 minors for mirrors/change direction, and 1 minor for mirrors/change of speed). I was shocked cause I vividly remember in your video about mirrors that you said pupils are not required to check their mirrors every X seconds to pass the test. I told this to my driving instructor and he agreed too, and we both were confused. (I also made a longer post about my experience here if you're interested in reading it: reddit.com/r/LearnerDriverUK/comments/13xjre3 ) What do you think about my examiner's comment?

[@KindredBrujah]

They may be simplifying it to explain their frustration - you need to check your mirrors enough that the information you're receiving about what's behind you is appropriately fresh. If you're zinging along an empty dual carriageway, you probably don't need to check as often as if you're navigating winding city streets.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing. It's the examiners personal opinion, it's not something I agree with or something that's required. I think the examiner was out of line to be "angry" with you when it's not something you have to do or is necessary and may mean you're not concentrating on the road enough if you look backwards more than you need to.

[@rajulimbu3846]

This is really helpful thank you

[@Veronicaaaaa511]

More 🚘 lesson videos like this please

[@zahir.raihan]

Really helpful!!! thank you.

[@aaronwerner830]

Wow Driving in the UK is different from us in the United States. USA we drive on the Right and most of the Cars in the USA are Automatic Transmission. Glad to learn

[@komugishamoureen8604]

I passed my test today with 3minors I thank you for this lesson

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Congratulations on passing!

[@peteridemudia-jf5mz]

Good message respect sir thanks

[@ishratsatter5628]

Nice helpful. Show more. I always scared of this kind of traffic lights. When turn right and straight. Please show more for beginners.

[@sirnoob_1503]

First view haha, loving the content you deliver Richard

[@1mgvideo]

As always, Richard, an interesting video. I agree pelican crossings were better than puffins but many drivers went on the flashing amber. I think that's why they've been mainly changed, However it is annoying as you say to wait several seconds when the crossing is clear. The sensors need to be more sensitive.

[@akarshaakarsha6661]

Thank u so much ❤

[@seanf69]

Domas' clutch control is awesome. Great video Richard

[@sunilpatel2883]

I learnt that Toucan is so-called because "two can cross". And with horses, I thought was called a Pegasus crossing (so that all the crossings are winged things!)

[@AKAMustang]

Well he's not going to take long to get there is he. Great drive.

[@MatrixFuse]

This guy drove better than that youtuber with a full license

[@imivyshan]

Very useful tips ❤especially for avoiding block the bus’s way 32:09

[@JB-ys5bf]

For the turning right at traffic lights, around newcastle area there's a 1 to 2 lane lighted junction (no dedicated right turn lane on 1 of the roads), 2 to 2 lane junction and a junction where you turn behind the oncoming traffic all within about 15 minutes of each other.

[@carultch]

Is Newcastle still known for its coal industry?

[@Xaid0nTT]

The equestrian crossing is called Pegasus I believe. There's one on Via Urbanis Romanae near Colchester football stadium.

[@mimiworku4129]

thank you👍

[@unknwn_usr3077]

Thanks

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

I love ❤❤how u teach how a teacher suppose to be l actually have to speak tell my teacher lm the instructor

[@rektskrubm8316]

Hi there, I've been enjoying your videos a lot. Came to this channel as I'm currently taking driving lessons and have found your content quite useful. But man it's harsh around here in Bogotá, motorcycles outnumber cars, potholes everywhere, in a lot of places there's no lines on the ground, caveman drivers. Oh and I don't know what my instructor is thinking, on my THIRD class, I was already practicing going uphill in a pickup truck with a very strict clutch (no surprise, it stalled multiple times). But hey, I'm alive, I can keep watching your videos!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for watching!

[@Yhemchi13]

These a couple of junctions around Bedforshire where you turn right after each other, but even then people tend to ignore the road markings and turns before each other

[@ITNoetic]

Something that we get in the US that I'm not sure about in countries like the UK is that drivers can see both the traffic and pedestrian signals at a distance. So I never find myself thinking about whether I'll slow down or speed up when the light turns yellow. Instead, I glance at the pedestrian signal; if it's white, then there's plenty of time for pedestrians to begin and finish crossing, meaning the light will stay green for more than long enough for me to pass through. If it's flashing red, then the traffic signal has several seconds before it changes to yellow. And oftentimes, the flashing red pedestrian signal also has a countdown to the traffic yellow, telling people how long they have to cross. What this means is, when I see a traffic signal, I can decide oftentimes 10+ seconds before I reach the light what I'll do, and either speed up or slow down accordingly to ensure a smooth drive (though I don't typically slow down while the light is green).

[@harry_page]

27:40 Funnily enough, today I had to wait for 15 seconds after a pedestrian finished using a Puffin crossing before it changed to green. Very intelligent indeed 😂

[@SiilkLone]

@ConquerDriving at 21:30, did you called a pothole an "Australia"? 😄

[@cactusbase3088]

26:36 - Great video Richard. Love the way you provide so much information on the 'why' certain things happen rather than just providing direction. Is that still true at 26:36? Doesn't the latest highway code indicate that you should (or even 'must') stop at pedestrian crossing if someone is waiting (unless of course it is unsafe to do so)?

[@ryanmitcham5522]

No the new updates in the highway code are relating to allowing pedestrians cross who are waiting at junctions.

[@ConquerDriving]

It's not must. It's something you should do not must do.

[@GrahamRead101]

We have traffic lights where the oncoming cars don't have a green light when you do - even though both are just round green lights, not a filter green. i.e. you can turn right.

[@bon8158]

There's a lot of junctions in Morden where you turn right behind each other

[@Mahajan-eq6kp]

Thanks for the videos, they are indeed very useful, at 5:50, you explained you can either wait before stop line or after it, but not over it. Is there a reason for it, is it because of the padestrian crossing or we need to follow this rule every time? Thanks

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Thnk,z a lot teacher ❤❤❤ how u speak in every little detali,z nite con,t

[@hrothgarpage]

Hi Richard, if you are looking for an example of a junction where examiners will expect learners to use offside to offside positioning then take a look at the large cross roads near to this postcode in Watford, WD24 7ND. If you approach this junction on either of the single carriageway roads and turn right onto the dual carriageway then offside to offside positioning provides the safest method. However, learners have to be wary of oncoming traffic that reaches the middle before them as the junction is not marked up to show how to position and many drivers get it wrong and dive accross in front, which can cause a lot of confusion. This junction might be a good use case to support the other videos you've made on this subject. I am a local ADI and would be happy to help if you'd like to get in touch.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@Gerald0613]

- that means you can go any time - who can go any time? - us - we... love these tests 😂

[@dmrgaming1034]

I really want some lessons with you Richard

[@Glockas]

26:29 im pretty sure Equestrian are also known as "Pegasus Crossings" in keeping with the flying animal theme. The Toucan crossing gets its name as its both bikes and pedestrians, thus "Two Can" cross. Puffin crossing is the acronym you mentioned. Pelican crossing comes from "Pelicon" for "PEdestrian LIght CONrolled" crossing. And the original animal, the zebra crossing for obvious reasons. Not a flying animal as its not traffic light controlled.

[@josephlau4888]

We still have Pelican on Ipswich Road

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

actually l was learning how to fix car,z this eve n give ,n ✋️ ❤❤❤

[@simplyinfinity6606]

I got my license 1 year ago with 3 minors but I still watch those cause I'm curious of what I might be doing wrong, since the drivers test in Bulgaria aren't as difficult I feel like

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Thnk,z for the long list l have to ask my Teacher which category lm in thnk,z a lot