Driving Test Tips Ireland - Tricky Junctions

In this video I am going to explain to you what a blind yield junction is and how to handle them in a way that is safe, convenient and practical. A blind yield junction is one where you don't necessarily have to stop but sometimes it is essential to stop, the best way to prepare for these is to be aware of the first gear trick which is a fantastic way to approach these tricky junctions and stay in control. In this video I will clearly explain what the first gear trick is and how to implement it in a way that will give you more control and confidence at blind junctions.
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[@suhasmeda8392]

Hi Dane, Passed my test on Friday at Dun-Laoghaire,Dublin center . Anyone looking for tips or rules of driving in Ireland especially if you are from a different country please do watch Dane’s videos to become a proper Irish driver. He’s the best. 👍 Thanks a lot Dane and really appreciate your hard-work and efforts in making the videos. 🙏

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

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[@cookiechick741]

Passed my test in Cavan on Monday first time . Would not have done it without your videos. Reversing around the corner was made so simple with your clear steps! Thanks a million for all your help☺️☺️

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

My pleasure, thank God for KZbin! Congrats on passing your test 🙂

[@imrangulzar8628]

When you apply your test?

[@Deanclarke601]

Delighted to see you making videos again.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Good to be back 😁

[@hollibreslin8465]

Thanks for all your videos Dane! I've been watching them for weeks and just passed my test first time today, you're tips and videos were so helpful.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thanks very much, and well done on passing your test, one of life's great achievements 😁

[@rachelhennessy6835]

Passed my test today thanks so much your videos were a great help 🙌☺️

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Glad to help, congratulations on a wonderful achievement 🙂

[@CK-tf7dq]

Passed my test today and I would like to thank you Dane for this video in particular. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Pleased to share my experience and knowledge, well done on passing your test

[@joanacardoso3364]

Hi Dane, Once again I want to thank you for all the videos you provide for us. I have watched it over and over again and I learned so much with you. Not only for passing my test (WHAT I DID TODAY), but to drive properly and save. May God bless you. I will send a donation. You deserve many of it. I will also share your channel link in a Facebook page of all the Brazilian in Ireland. Thank you so much.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Congratulations on passing your test, and thank you for your support and shares, stay safe 😊

[@johnyk8]

Great content as usual! Passed my test today on first attempt, very helpful videos!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Well done on passing your test, glad to help you 👍👍

[@SoumyadeepMukhopadhyay]

How long was the wait after booking? What was the test center? Thanks.

[@johnyk8]

Soumyadeep Mukhopadhyay was in Mulhudart, I had my test on a very short notice (2 days notice) but got it in a week after I paid the fee. Just call and ask to have you on the cancellation list if you don’t mind the short notice, good luck!

[@SoumyadeepMukhopadhyay]

@@johnyk8 thanks. I also have registered in Mulhuddart back in March. Thanks for the tips. Will do that. 😊😊😊

[@niamhkeeley2690]

did you do pre-tests before your test?

[@83jezykkk]

You doing hell of a job sir !!! Just passed my test on first attempt 😁 thank you 🙏🏻

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thanks very much, congratulations on passing your test 🎉

[@MrAnoop222]

Hi you are a great teacher Passer my test on Thursday, with all your teaching mostly because of being a cautious driver🫡. Hats of you sir

[@cecilianwoso4850]

Hi Dane Thanks for this great lesson. I gonna take my driving test in 4 days from now, wish me luck.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck with your test, how'd it go?

[@chantellehamilton8650]

Thank you so much!! Test in 10 days I'm so nervous

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best of luck 😊

[@abdeloumessaoud857]

Hi Dane,nice videos be nice if you could put a video about blind spots a approaching junctions, changing lane, moving from different parked positions, thx u

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

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[@edwarddonohoe1821]

Hi Dane, every video you do is so helpful, I’m curious, what’s the name of the that folder you have with the small cars that are magnets on the traffic background?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Edward that's a mag board from driver education supplies Dublin

[@katyteixeira3056]

Hi Dane, I love your videos! I'm from Brazil and I'd love if you could turn on the captions on this video, it helps me a lot to get the lesson. Thank you very much!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You can turn on the captions on your own video player.

[@katyteixeira3056]

It's not available for this video.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Not sure why that is, must be my accent. I wouldn't have time to put them in manually.

[@atiqullahnoori9608]

Hi Sir You are very good Teacher 🥰 I have just started my driving course. Wednesday is my second course. I like your videos 🤲🤲

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Glad to hear that, best wishes with the driving

[@atiqullahnoori9608]

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[@nasimabegum2488]

Thanks

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Stay safe

[@leonegan5087]

Hi Dane , if you haven't already done this would it be possible for you do a top 10 most important things to know before your driving test compilation video?

[@leonegan5087]

Or 12 taking into consideration there are 12 lessons

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Great idea, I haven done it quite a few on driving test tips but I'm considering doing a top 50 or 100 quick tips.

[@tuzlityreyansh5154]

helpful

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

You said it

[@HsmLuverxxx]

Your videos have been so so helpful with my driving Dane. I have my test tomorrow and just wondering would I lose marks for driving in 2nd gear around 30km zones, as I find it too hard to stay under 30 in 3rd gear?

[@sensiblewheels]

Good luck for you test! You got this. Okay I'm by no means an expect on this, but I don't think it's going to be an issue if you're able to control the car in second gear at that speed, safely and comfortably. Yes it's not the most efficient way but I don't think that warrants a minor! That's just my 2 cents

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

If you're up around 30km then you need to be in 3rd gear mostly as it's better for the engine and more environmentally friendly, 2nd is more of a climbing gear. Best of luck with the driving test

[@Thresia-ku7pt]

❤

[@leeinngwan5363]

Hi Dane, I’m been studying you videos lately and I’ve found them so helpful! I’ve just a question in regards to turning right at a junction. How do you know which lane to choose when turning right? What’s the best way to identify a dual carriage way? Thanks in advance

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It depends on what markings and signs are there when you are turning, normally keep right turning right. A dual carriageway has 2 lanes at least so if you see a 2 lane road up ahead there's a good chance its a dual carriageway. Also you might see a road sign letting you know this.

[@leeinngwan5363]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thanks so much

[@sensiblewheels]

Hi Dane, nice videos as always! I have a question at 6:31. Did you cancel your indicator because you could see that there's someone and you're not going to move anyway so you didn't want to confuse them? That's what I think it is and I would have the instinct to do that too!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes that's right, I cancelled it because I wanted the other driver to know that I wasn't in a rush to pull out. Also because I was parked sticking out, as opposed to being in a parking space/bay off the road, I felt it better to cancel momentarily.

[@sensiblewheels]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Gotcha. As always, that's a lot for the response. Means a lot.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Best wishes

[@Thresia-ku7pt]

Hi Dane, Can I go in second gear in a roundabout if there is no vehicle in the circle? Or is it compulsory to stop and then move in first gear?

[@IrishFriendsFan]

I had a test on Monday and I got 2 grade 2 faults.... But failed because of not clearing a junction properly 😭😭😭 thanks for al your help though, I'll hopefully get it next time

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Not cleaning a junction? Are you trying to say not clearing a junction? If so then you need to be more decisive and show good progress.

[@proticnikola]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Maybe some instructors require of learners to safely park and clean the junction before they move on 😄

[@mariesherry7416]

Hi Dane, another video I've found really helpful, thank you. Just wondering why some instructors allow me to dry steer when doing a 3 point turn, and tell me it is okay for you to skip from 4th down to 2nd gear, whilst others don't allow this. Will I lose marks in my test for doing these?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Probably the same reason why some people vote for Donald Trump and others vote for Joe Biden. Because we're all different and I hope that's the way it will stay because the world would be very boring if we were all the same. Just because there are different ways to do things doesn't mean one is right and one is wrong, there's more than 1 way to skin a cat.

[@kevinmcsweeney3848]

How’s it going Dane just wondering would some testers think first gear trick is coasting at junctions???

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

I hope they do because that's exactly what it is - coasting. But coasting is not a problem in this scenario because we are going so slow and doing it for the greater good of improved control and a better opportunity to see what is coming. So whether some random tester thinks it's coasting or not? I couldn't care less because I know it's safe and practical for tricky blind junctions.

[@sonicluver98]

When using clutch control do you press the accelerator a little bit when letting the clutch up?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Possibly but it depends on the hill and the car, you shouldn't need it generally but might be a good idea if the car starts giving out.

[@kaitanacarty-dempsey2409]

Hi Dane, what about when you're going down John's Road and there's the cross junction and you're indicating to turn right when the light is green. Where would I be positioned whilst waiting as the traffic coming up the hill are also indicating to turn in the same direction I am (towards Jim McGees) I got a mark for this in my mock test as I waited at the white line as I waited for a gap in the traffic while the light was green and then turned right up along by Jim McGees. 😊

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Good old Jim McGee, I'd say every soul in Wexford knows him. Once the light is red you remain behind the white line, but once it goes green you must roll up into the middle of the junction and give way to oncoming cars. All will be revealed in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXPao6ipo7ODnrM If you have any further questions please feel free to ask.

[@kaitanacarty-dempsey2409]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Yeah I'd say so😂 perfect, thank you Dane!☺️

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Stay safe

[@dalemurphy6396]

Hi Dane, thanks for all your helpful videos, finding some great content before test on Thursday. Also great to see a fellow Wexford man succeeding at getting such a large KZbin following; fair play to you. Hope you could answer the following: when turning right from a minor road junction (with one lane for turning right) onto a main road with three lanes (including a bus lane on the far left), should I be in the middle lane or right lane after the turn? Is the far right lane always for fast moving traffic? Thanks a mill.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Thanks for the support and best wishes with the driving. In that case it would appear that you should use the middle lane as the left lane is a bus lane and the right lane is usually for faster moving traffic. However an exception could be made if directional road markings allow.

[@dalemurphy6396]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Thanks Dane, much obliged.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Stay safe

[@dalemurphy6396]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Just to let you know I passed the test today on the first go and had to turn right into 3 lanes so your advice was spot on! Thanks so much for your amazing content, donation coming your way!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Congratulations on passing and thank you for your support 👍

[@rebeccafitzmaurice2252]

Hi thanks for the videos! If turning right at an unmarked junction - no stop or yield sign or lines, would the first gear trick be a good idea or should you come to a full stop? Thanks!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

1st gear trick should be fine if it is an open junction but stop if it is blind.

[@rebeccafitzmaurice2252]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thank you!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Stay safe

[@RJSyeah]

at 7:30 at this bend, and in all the other examples, is your right foot still on the brake whilst in 1st gear ??

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Yes probably but only gently

[@marks7885]

In general do you have to come to a complete stop for a blind junction that has a yield sign ? I was told if you don’t fully stop for any blind junction it’s a fail even if it’s unmarked. Some junctions only open up when your 1 or 2 cars away from the junction, would they be considered open

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It all depends on the situation, the more blind it is then the more likely you will need to stop. Not all junctions are equally blind.

[@chantellehamilton8650]

Quick Question! Do you have to make a complete stop when turning right at junction?

[@chantellehamilton8650]

I read this on a couple of website and I'm kinda confused

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

No. But that is a bit of a silly question, every right turn is different so I can't give you a single answer. You need to learn to read the junctions and plan ahead instead of looking for simple one word answers that will only mislead you.

[@chantellehamilton8650]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Of course! That's what I thought but I've seen loads of "tips" saying that

[@brennliddy5306]

I was supposed to have my driving test today but the tester deemed my car unworthy because the passenger side window wasn’t functioning and he refused to carry-out the test. I can’t find any regulations on the RSA website or from any emails from the RSA that mention that having an operational passenger side window is a must. What should I do now?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Well I'm happy to clarify that the tester was absolutely correct to cancel the test because your passenger side window wasn't functioning. Your car and all its parts must be in full working order and this is especially true in relation to the windows during the current Covid 19 crisis where ventilation within a vehicle is very important. How you thought this wouldn't be an issue is a mystery to me. There's absolutely nothing you can do only reapply, try again only this time make sure your car is in the proper condition. If I was a driving tester there is no way I would have tested you today.

[@adamalzubi6732]

Whenever I am in reverse the screen in my car has a back camera will the examiner allow it or not if not allowed what will he or she do

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

The examiner is not going to care about your in car technology and gadgets, all he or she cares about is that you do the reverse safely and look behind you.

[@faribafoolad6106]

Hi Dane, can we say its always better to come to 1st gear for all the junction, bends, roundabouts?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Absolutely not. That's completely ridiculous and I don't know why you would suggest that. Why would go to first gear approaching a roundabout when there's no need to stop. Don't look for easy, lazy shortcuts.

[@faribafoolad6106]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive thank you for the reply. Sorry if my question sound ridiculous. Also, it’s not because I m looking for lazy way I thought it’s better percussion.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

I forgive you. The honest answer is that sometimes it is safer to do junctions in first gear, for example if they are blind or dangerous. Other junctions can easily and safely be done in 2nd gear, it will depend on the situation and the junction. To try and do every junction in 1st gear under some illusion that you are being safe is ridiculous in the real world not to mention dangerous and irresponsible, it would probably be frustrating to other drivers and lead to problems. Driving doesn't consist of easy one word answers, each junction needs to be judged on an individual basis.

[@DishyhdGamer]

Hi I failed my test for not looking iver blind spot could ye explain when I need to aside from moving off from a parked position

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Changing lanes. Did you change lanes on the test?

[@chantellehamilton8650]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive Do you just do a quick glance 90° when changing lane or a full over the shoulder?

[@DishyhdGamer]

Oh changing lanes: do you have any videos about this in futher detail?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Quick 90 degree would be good, best not to take your eyes off the road too long.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIrXYaqLoZp4eKc My video on changing lanes

[@simonebarichello310]

🥰🥰

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

👌

[@bellayeoh4381]

Hi Dane, if I drive to the roundabout, and I'm going to turn into third exit, then I saw a man has intention to over. How I should do ? Do I need to stop and let the man go?

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

What do you mean by "to over"?

[@bellayeoh4381]

@@DaneTygheletsdrive sorry, missing a word there, intention to cross over the road

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

It's difficult to say because each situation is unique, but it might just be that he's creeping out to either get a better view or in preparation to take off. But if you feel he's too eager you still have right of way and it might not be practical to stop on the roundabout but you might not have a choice depending on the situation. Perhaps keeping a little right as you leave could be an option while making sure you are indicating correctly and checking your mirrors, a quick blind spot or sideways glance would be useful too.

[@mattburke6558]

any word about waiting lists in wexford, currently waiting for a test.

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

About 15 or 16 weeks but could benefit less if you manage to get a cancellation

[@saidhossankhil3821]

i want elp me new came in erland thank you

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Good luck

[@interestinglife8417]

I failed 3weeks ago with 3 grade 1 faults, 2 grade 2 faults,and 1 grade 3 fault. Grade 3 was like i stopped at an amber light but examiner says it wasn't safe to do so and i should have progressed. Better try next time 😑

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

That's the way it goes sometimes, you shouldn't brake harshly unless it's some kind of emergency.

[@TosifAli93]

How many lessons is need for good driver?

[@goibh]

Go hiontach!

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Tá sé fíor, go raibh maith agat.