Driving Test Tips Ireland - Obstructions & Hazards

[@lexsoft3969]

I think this is not only for learners but also for regular drivers who lack of knowledge on how to deal with hazard or obstruction. Very good job.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Lex Soft couldn't agree with you more, good safe driving is for life not just the test.

[@elibraun1211]

Best channel for people looking for learn or enhance their driving skills! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Braun Junior thank you

[@firozal1485]

My driving instructor recommend me to watch your videos before my test. Thanks for the useful videos. Very helpful for the learner.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's nice to hear, thank you very much and best wishes with the driving 🙂👍

[@alanodonnell4788]

When I did a Driving Lesson with my Dad. I was driving around Achill Island. And there was a lot of Sheep about. Around the Atlantic Way and I really had to watch out for them. Especially by using the Hazard Warning Lights. If there was to many of them on the road. And approaching. And it wasn't easy as it looked to. But I did it.

[@dumindaaa1973]

Anticipation for life! I love it. Thank you!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Duminda A A thank you, take care

[@ChaosDuffySUNK35]

Videos,reminded me my time in Wexford 😒 start of my journey in ireland😇 Never knew we have such great instructors there in Wexford.great videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thank you very much 👍🚦🚗👌

[@tinukuriakose8068]

Great information ❤

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Not wrong

[@clivemahony9827]

Great video I just get flustered on the gears as you wait in different situations

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

The more you drive and practice the less you will be flustered. Best of luck.

[@orlacoffey4489]

Super video!! Really helpful, thanks so much! 👏☺️😃

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

My pleasure

[@CarmenNgHealing]

Thank you soooo much Dane for your great tips 👍🏻and easy to understand explanations! Good advice for my driving test coming up in two days!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck with the driving test, hope it went well for you

[@CarmenNgHealing]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive I passed the test! Grateful for your tips!! Although I took the test in Hong Kong, your advice also helped ! Thank you very much !

[@marjorie8851]

Hi Dane, very helpful videos. What is the general rule on when and when not to signal right when overtaking parked cars?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thank you. Generally don't if not moved out over the middle of the road.

[@Userrrryyya]

Hi Dane, should you be extra cautious of parking cars ahead of you. I understand this is situational, but if a car infront for example is trying to parallel park up on the street I’m driving on. Should I stop and wait until they are safely in the space and off the road ? Or would I be marked for being too cautious

[@danielmisgina7552]

thank you,i found it very helpful for my driving practice lesson.keep it up.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's good news, thank you very much 🙂

[@brendannolan2508]

So much great advice in this video. Thanks Dane. If I'm stopped, holding back from a parked car while I give way to oncoming traffic, should I do my moving-off checks (blindspot check in particular) before I move?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

No need for blindspots but do check mirrors

[@brendannolan2508]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thank you 😊

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best wishes

[@shaikhadil32]

Hi Dane, great work!!! What should we do if we come across a rubbish collecting truck and its stopped collecting? Should I wait for it to move forward? Or should I consider it like a parked car and move ahead (giving right indicator)? I unfortunately faced this in my driving test. I stopped for the truck to move and I think that was not the right move.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Depends on how much space you have and how wide the road is, you have to judge it based on the road conditions. What should you have done differently?

[@sophier7855]

Hi Dane, would you recommend indicating when overtaking parked vehicles when there is no oncoming vehicles or vehicles behind? I believe you don't have to but I'm just wondering if you think it would be better to do it? Also, do you follow the same indication rules when overtaking cyclists? Thanks so much!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It's a good idea to indicate when overtaking if crossing the middle of the road, just because you perceive that there's no cars approaching or coming from behind doesn't mean that there aren't any, you don't know for certain.

[@sophier7855]

Dane Tyghe thanks so much!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best wishes

[@AndiLambe]

I love this channel! So much better than my ISM instructor! I have a question about hazards. In my first test there was no oncoming traffic at all (it was first thing), so you pull in a good bit before the hazard to wait, but if there is no oncoming traffic would you do the same or just go?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Just go I'd imagine, if no traffic coming there should be no need to stop.

[@AndiLambe]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive yeah I would imagine too, so mirror, indicate and pull out. I’m only ask as I did my first test early in the morning and they gave me 7 1’s for hazards, all parked cars, no idea why as there was no oncoming traffic and I indicated and checked my mirrors.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yeah, read the road ahead, mirrors indicate, move out early and gradually etc.. Just like in the video. Sometimes marks on hazards are picked up in other areas - not just dealing with parked cars. It's possible you could have lost marks in other areas like ramps, road works, cyclists, braking late.

[@ashyann208]

Thank you Dane for these videos, they are brilliant. Quick question - what would you recommend to confidently give way if an ambulance/emergency vehicle approaches from behind the car? I know someone who unfortunately faced this in their driving test. Any good tips on how to react to these scenarios?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Slow down and let it pass if its safe

[@ashyann208]

Dane Tyghe thank you 😊 keep up with the great work you do! I’m patiently awaiting a driving test date. Will definitely keep in mind if I’m unlucky to face that situation myself, thanks 😊👍🏻

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck with the driving test, practice and experience are your 2 best friends

[@vib7679]

This video is very learner-friendly )) Thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Vik B You're very welcome, thanks and good luck with your driving ☺️

[@michellequinlan4532]

Hi Dane, Thank yo so much for all your helpful videos. Do you not need to indicate the whole time your overtaking?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

No you don't have to indicate the whole time, it just depends on the situation as every situation is unique, for example if you are overtaking but not crossing the middle of the road there's no need to indicate. And the indicator is an intention of what you are about to do so if you are already out in the middle of the road then turn it off, otherwise people could think that you are turning right or parking on the right up ahead.

[@LouiseHorgan]

Hi Dane I’m just wondering do u check your right blind spot at any stage when overtaking parked cars or is it just the mirrors to check and move out

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Mainly mirrors

[@matthewward5202]

Hey Dane, great videos, I was wondering about overtaking cyclists are there any specific tips, rules, etc? Or does it fall into the same bracket as overtaking another car or obstruction - decision making with regards to overtaking cyclists is something I struggle with and also makes me feel pretty under pressure - any advice would be very appreciated, thanks!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You need to plan ahead and read the road ahead, try to give a bit of extra distance and be equally aware of oncoming traffic. Move out early and gradually and the same coming back in

[@matthewward5202]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thanks alot for replying :)

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Stay safe

[@elvst3331]

hi i tried the clutch off slowly with no gas to change the gear however i notice a bit of jerk sometimes not all times but few times. sometime it works and sometimes doesnt. spoke to my intructor and he said sometime it depends on the speed of the car other times you will need a bit of gas halway the bite or clutch.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

+Elvst very true you need to be going at a very slow pace and you must lift your clutch extremely slowly for it to work.

[@lexsoft3969]

You need to learn about the so called Rev-Matching in order to change gear smoothly, esp when downshifting.

[@bolajiamodu794]

Good work and thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thanks, best of luck with your driving.

[@iankelly2962]

Hi Dane, thank you very much for the video, i have question. In your example at 1.08, would this be the correct approach. If the cars are on your side of the road then i have to give way to on coming traffic. In a scenario that i don't see any on coming traffic i should indicate out and keep a doors length from the parked cars.. in the example above there is a gap between the two parked cars so should i come back in or keep in the same position and only use the gap if i see cars coming? If it's a considerable gap then i'd feel out of place driving on the other side of the road... This is the key issue i'm facing at the moment. Thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You should stay out in a consistent line, best not to weave in and out of parked cars.

[@deeray126]

this is great advice thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

deeray126 my pleasure thank you

[@prawingr9521]

@Dane Tyghe If we are in hold back position letting on coming traffic pass on then while we move out with right indicator do we need to check blind spot as well or only mirror check is sufficient?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Mirror check should be fine but if you are stopped over 7 seconds and you're concerned about danger behind it's no harm to give a quick blind spot check

[@gretakerri6522]

You are such a great teacher, if i can call you so😂👌

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thank you, I've been called worse!

[@carina914]

Hi dane, I've got my license last year but struggle with passing buses dropping off/picking up passengers with oncoming traffic. 1. if i hang back and wait for the bus to finish dropping off/picking up then i annoy other drivers behind me 2. if i do have a big enough gap for my car, but it is relatively tight, should i still proceed? baring in mind there are always cars oncoming as i live win a busy area. 3. most people overtake buses but how do you know if pedestrians aren't going to just appear in front of the bus as you overtake?thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Carina That's a good question and the honest answer is that it depends on the individual situation. It's good to keep bacl and allow space and also watch out for the buses indicators if it's indicator is to move out its best to let it move out. If you're unsure best to hold back and wait.

[@roldancbu]

Dane, here's the situation. I'm going straight, and up ahead, I see the driver doing the reverse manuever into the corner like a test and Im approaching. Now, question is: Shall I wait for the driver doing the reverse manuever until my way is clear or I drive around it like reacting a hazard in the video? Im confused because if I drive around while the reversing car is in motion, I think that's dangerous, right? or I shall wait?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Just drive around him if it's safe, I can't really answer it definitively because it depends on the situation, if the person reversing is showing proper observation he'll see you and stop. Then you overtake him if it's safe.

[@deano96130]

If you’re stopped behind a hazard for more than 5 seconds do use the handbrake like you would at lights or is the brake fine?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Handbrake would be better - more stability

[@shaina5648]

Good job!👍

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thanks

[@underdose110]

What if i am driving pull in before a long row of parked cars . No space for 2 people to drive next to each other . I am moved out as no oncomong cars came and i am half way through the parked cars and suddenly an oncoming car stops i cant pull in anywhere and they cant eother . What do i do then .

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Breath and hope for the best homie, if you proceeded in good faith it shouldn't be a problem. Try and creep and hope that the other car does a disappearing act.

[@yaallahforgiveus7248]

How to check mirrors on dual carriageway plz ur videos are brillant

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

+YaAllah ForgiveUs thank you, please have a look at this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIrXYaqLoZp4eKc

[@alwaysknow3356]

You see that green then amber second light at 7.52 after your green one. if that went red, should you stop?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

What do you think?

[@alwaysknow3356]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive I think you should! But i am wary of traffic lights that come soon after your one, that are 'not for me'

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Don't stop there anyway, otherwise you'll be causing an obstruction. Once you clear the first line you have to keep going.

[@kenyamedjeu]

Do you have to do a quick glance on blindspot before overtaking parked cars?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Not really, depends on the situation, if you move out a long way perhaps a quick sideways glance could be useful but there's no need to if you are only moving out a little bit.

[@elvst3331]

i thought positioning on the right alone (6:11)to wait for safe space to drive off is an indication that u are turning so signaling right when taken off isn’t needed.. i maybe be wrong? also at 5:50 why did you signal right? still ok not to signal and drives through?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

+Elvst in both cases i signalled right to let others know that I'm moving out a bit and crossing the white line. It's good to use signals here to communicate your intentions and highlight your vehicle, we should never assume that others know what we are planning.

[@elvst3331]

Dane Tyghe thanks and must say your videos are awesome. could you do a video of how to use the clutch to change to lower gear like you said slow lifting the clutch

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Elvst thanks very much for that, check out this video here under tip number 4

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

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[@lexsoft3969]

Regarding situation at 6:11. Suppose there is an alley at the right side. By signalling to the right, the opposite driver in front might assume that you want to turn right to enter the alley, so he might stop to give your way to the right, while you don't. Imo, opposite drivers have seen the hazard so that they will know your purpose for going through by crossing the line without turning right signal.

[@davidegan7888]

If road was wide enough and red car decide to overtake parked cars even though there was oncoming traffic? Would he get grade 3. I'm kind of confused , my instructor told me 90% roads fit three cars.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Depends on the space and who has right of way

[@davidegan7888]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive If road was wide enough then does right way still come into play? I was told you can overtake if obstruction on your side road but your speed can't be more than 15. You need to find suitable gap in oncoming traffic.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Don't listen to any nonsense about 15km speed because each road is different, if its safe and the road is wide enough then overtake.

[@davidegan7888]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Thanks Dane for all your help. Passed my test Friday. No marks for progress this time.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

As you can see driving is a journey not a destination, there's still lots to learn but you have shown that you are a very good driver. Congratulations!

[@qubeechannel1061]

Do I have to indicate when I overtake the cars 🚗 and come back to the road?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You should indicate if moving out over the middle of the road, there's usually no need to indicate back in but you should if it's a motorway or dual carriageway

[@qubeechannel1061]

Thanks a lot. I’ll be doing my test soon and I love your videos. Keep it up and I’ll let u know when I pass🙏🏽

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That'd be great, best of luck with the driving test 👍

[@benlyons4521]

If I’m at a 4 way roundabout, I’m at the 1st exit and another car is at the 3rd exit directly across from me, who gets right if way

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Probably whoever moves first or whoever is more decisive, but surely if he was directly across he'd be at the 2nd exit?

[@belenahow]

thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You're welcome

[@brianm2881]

I need to nail down this rule about signalling before going around obstructions. Is it only necessary to signal when there is following or oncoming traffic which would benefit?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Everyone benefits, information is knowledge and knowledge is power. You don't need to indicate every time as it depends on whether you are moving out over the line. But as long as you realise that other drivers and road users are not able to read your mind then that's progress.

[@davidnolan616]

no need for an indication coming back in after passing parked vechile? is it that it can be reasonably expected that you will just move back in

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

David Nolan yes that is correct, if you are moving back in and it's a long movement back in then you could give a quick indicator but generally not needed.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

Defintley wexford

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Surely is 🙂

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive haha was just there on holiday this day last week great place have been down a few times. I'm from Kilkenny I've my driving test Thursday at half 11 🤒😢 talk about nervousness. Watching these videos hoping to jaysus I pass it. First attempt.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck with the driving test, let me know how you get on with it

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive will do but I'll make a mess of it somehow

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Think positive. All the very best things you want in life is on the other side of fear.

[@bahlemasuku6250]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

👍

[@bustersgarage]

I was in a similar situation where a car (and several behind followed suit) to 6:00, but I was the oncoming lane. and thankfully I was keeping it well below the speed limit, because I was able to fully come to a stop, but the oncoming car forged ahead without letting me even have a chance to scoot up into a driveway and the people behind just kept coming. Now of course people automatically faulted myself, but I would like to get your opinion on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5PQfGdqar2ahpY it is a notoriously terrible corner with the cars parked on the street, but in this case I would have thought if they were driving defensively, they wouldn't have passed the cyclist so closely or quickly and would have given a greater gap to slow down or even be already stopped. I also have video on my return trip from the shops where I met someone a bit later into the corner for them and they stopped due to their hazard, but if I had approached further would have gridlocked us. so I held back to let them through. So I would like to know your opinion on it.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Interesting, email this to me at [e-mail]

[@umaimaalsaleem2913]

Thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You're very welcome