Sat Nav - full 20 minute independent drive from mock driving test

New Driving Test December 2017
This video shows a FULL 20 minute independent drive following a TomTom Start 52 sat nav.
This is a mock test as we are not allowed to film actual driving tests.

[@wxlin7655]

Failed my exam today with one seriously fault during sat nav driving. Coz I didn't know how to using it properly. This video is really helpful thanx for upload and carry on.

[@tammisworld8070]

I passed my test yesterday first attempt with 4 minors... Your video definitely helped ... Thanks :)

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

congratulations and really glad the video helped :)

[@sarahcallaghan3117]

Brilliant video

[@mitchwarl8]

I have driving non stop for two years plus now. Satnav has helped me to go to so many cities and towns other than London...I was confident the first I used it and it got even better..I love this changes. Only people who find learning difficult or learn differently will have problem. But I hope they find a way.

[@nirosha8615]

Hi can u tell me what's the motorway to London can we use satnav when we go

[@sarahcallaghan3117]

Cheeky twat

[@HowDoYouUseSpaceBar]

@@sarahcallaghan3117 what.

[@anthonybell1782]

Thank you. That was really helpful. I've got my test coming soon and I have very little experience of following a sat nav.

[@nusafi9889]

I passed mine on the 5th of December. I found it confusing sometimes as when two side roads were close to each other turning right or left, the TomTom did not show clearly what turning I had to take. Also there was a Junction which was described as a round about. I was constantly asking the examiner “is it that road” “ do they mean the next one” etc. I got two minors both during independent driving.

[@CozMick]

This video is very informative, thank you from a learner whose instructor refuses to teach them the workings of the sat nav.

[@na-up6gs]

Great video. Thanks so much and the driver was great 😄

[@juancarlosjaramillopaz7013]

Thanks for the video I'm from Colombia 🇨🇴 so helpful it's hard when you speak another language really helpful weldone

[@waheebssxoxo5413]

16, apparently suggested in my recommendation! Honestly feel like driving now 🙌🏼🙌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@seane_beane]

Fair enough comment about that exit not existing, tho a regular sat nav up date with cure this.

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

The DVSA will not update the sat navs the examiners use on driving tests - they can be up to 3 years out of date.

[@joosiej85]

Firstly, I don't understand what people find so confusing about following a Satnav. Yes, sometimes it gives a strange description or isn't totally clear, but that's where your own skill, observation and judgement comes into it. When you're following a Satnav you are still meant to be observing road signs, road markings etc. If you are paying attention to the road and what's going on around you, you should be able to work out for yourself what it is telling you to do even when the instructions aren't completely clear or accurate. Secondly, they did not put the Satnav section into the test to try and trip you up - the test is your chance to show that you have all the skills necessary to be a safe driver, and since you are highly likely to have to follow a Satnav at some point when you're driving with your full license, it's important that you have learned how to use it correctly.

[@richardmcgee5843]

Who is the idiot who brought sat nav into the driving test. The damn things are not 100% reliable. It's stressful enough to do the test without sat nav sending you down the wrong route. I have heard that some examiners switch them off after a short while, so even examiners don't seem to like them. Bad idea all round !!!

[@Abdi-libaax]

Isn’t he indicatoring too early? Especially on roundabouts?

[@Dubcongaming]

I just passed! Thank you so much

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

CONGRATULATIONS :) If my videos helped you them I'm very glad.

[@samono7726]

CONGRATULATIONS.

[@amateurdover5980]

Dub Conscious congrats mate, I've got mine today!

[@MsxTrinity6]

Wow you sound exactly like my examiner I had on my test two weeks ago. Nice video too.

[@chocknog5763]

I have never used a Sat-Nav or a Hands Free Kit whilst driving as I believe them both to be a distraction to the driver whose all around focus should be fully on the Road.

[@mitchwarl8]

It gets it wrong some time...if Satnav are not up to date... I recently have to update but it still got confused around Lewisham round which is new and under construction...few problems. BUT OVERALL, IT'S GOOD IMPROVE TO MODERN DAY DRIVING. ANCIENT DAYS ARE OVER GUYS. EMBRACE IT.

[@priya1981uk]

Helpful watching the sat nap and driving. What is the sat nav used in the video?

[@nirosha8615]

Very useful video thank you so much can u do one on A10 and M 11 motorways

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

Although I grew up in the Enfield/Southgate area and the A10 was a big part of my early driving experience, I now live in Hampshire. So, sorry, but it's a bit far to come to make a video about specific roads :) Once you can drive, you can apply the same techniques to drive anywhere. My videos are aimed at giving people skills in reading the road and anticipating both what the road will do and what other drivers may do - whatever road you happen to be driving on.

[@tears4fears1000]

Glad i passed my test 1 week before sat nav. & other things were introduced, wonder how many ppl failed due to inaccurate or misleading instructions from sat nav. - would be interesting to see some stats...

[@victoriawilson3886]

tears4fears10

[@adambilling3280]

tears4fears1000 its actually not a navigation test. You wont get any minors for taking a wrong turn/exit... i have my test in a couple of hours and i really hope i pass 1st time

[@AaronOwenSmith]

did you pass, how was the sat nav part?

[@vicandcor5750]

Iol

[@vicandcor5750]

@@AaronOwenSmith and k

[@lawton32]

If I was taking my test now I'd probably fail. When I launch the sat nav out the window. I like a good old map when planning a journey I've never done before

[@wendyhuang9421]

very useful video! Looking forward to look your next video include " tell me question" the part.thanks

[@SuperVitz]

On the driving test, is the examiner going to plug in the sat nav into the 12v power socket of the car? (asking for own car test purposes, in case of dashcam taking up the available socket). Thanks.

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

1 in 5 tests don’t use the sat nav at all and ask you to follow signs instead. On the tests which do use sat nav the examiner won’t plug it into anything in your car, it will just be run on its internal battery.

[@SuperVitz]

@@DrivingLessonsnet thank you

[@JIRENGAMNG]

You're great it helped. Thank you very much for this video

[@SimplySammyK]

on my first test I was asked to pull up on the left so many times, it was crazy. a bit unnecessary as well imho

[@mitchwarl8]

This should be easy and it's up to the time too. Most cars come with satnav.. Good idea... I would pass this easy and first time.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

I used to run around those roads...back in the day!!!

[@passiton3801]

Wow, electronic driving tests. Never seen anything like it...

[@MurtazaAli-ng7pr]

thank u very good informative about how to drive with nav.. ;;; but which city is this ?

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

Aldershot/Farnborough

[@Kaurkitchen575]

Thx, uploading this video👍👍

[@trommelbiel]

The only exit I recognise without mistakes is the first exit. More than that I get lost.

[@joosiej85]

what do you find confusing? just count the roads in your head as you pass them.

[@trommelbiel]

@@joosiej85 Not as easy as that when you are driving fast and other cars are behind you. You must be a bad instructor.

[@joosiej85]

@@trommelbiel I'm not an instructor, ROFL! I passed my test a week ago! I am genuinely interested, what you find difficult about counting exits? Regardless of the speed you're going, it's literally just a case of counting 1, 2, 3?

[@trommelbiel]

@@joosiej85 It can sometimes be confusing. If you just passed your driving test then you are probably not the right person to fully understand what I mean. I have been on motorways and it is not always easy to count. Believe me, as you keep driving you will understand what I mean.

[@yousafshaikh4021]

At 6.30 it says cross the roundabout and 3rd exit. Crossing the round about means straight on though right?

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

The SatNav is very inconsistent in the way it describes roundabouts. The key information you need from it is the exit number and a quick glance at the map to get an idea of the layout. But then IGNORE the satnav from that point on. Now concentrate on the road signs and road markings - where is exit 3 on the road sign? remember that other drivers can see the road signs and markings but they can't see your sat nav. The satnav is only a guide BUT SOMETIMES IT GETS IT WRONG OR CONFUSES - learn to use it as an early warning (often it will prompt you before you see a sign) but also learn to ignore it when you are dealing with signs, markings and other traffic. Remember that if you pick the wrong lane just stick in it and go where the lane goes rather than where the sat nav wants you to go. The sat nav will recalculate if it needs to to find another way to get you there.

[@miss_m9635]

this satnav is confused 😂 i hope my satnav doesn’t start lying on me i will panic and fail 😩i cant wait to pass my test some day soon! thanks for the video

[@itsaddietubeTV]

missy_ moo I failed my test today and I was so confused by the SatNav.

[@miss_m9635]

It's Addie awh sorry to hear that. don’t give up. so stressful but it will all be worth it :)

[@itsaddietubeTV]

missy_ moo thanks 😊 I won’t give up just need to make sure to keep an eye on everything :)

[@heenasmiles1321]

Thank you for this! :)

[@jenifermbamara6907]

Hi l just want to say a big thank you for this video as it has helped me pass my independent driving today 25/07/22 in Hither Green test center keep doing the good work

[@jackieboyd7506]

Liked your tips on the roads etc that it doesnt show you. Thanks

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

Thank you. Glad you found it useful :)

[@akarthi7444]

Thank you so much. It's very help full video.

[@Mohammed-yc6nn]

Better off using your phone. Google maps to be specific. Always updated. Traditional Satnavs are nowhere near reliable and often outdated.

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

For the UK driving test TomTom sat navs are specified.

[@amal27600]

This device can use only the europa or any other countries

[@nazmabegum5383]

I passed a couple of days ago it was actually easy with the satnav.

[@sarinakarim2513]

Nazma Begum Congrats where did you sit the test?

[@embashr2906]

That was superb .. thank you

[@shugofahamdard8495]

Does he failed?

[@taralee4996]

very helpful! thank you!!

[@safiasafa2156]

found this very helpful thanks

[@ashl3yow3n]

I passed a before the changes, but is the satnav on through the whole test even if it doesnt have instruction? cos i noticed it tells you the speed and when i was learning i would sometimes get confused on the limit of some roads

[@BIGBO55007]

Ash it’s on throughout the test but the speed limit on the satnav isn’t always accurate.

[@shaungriffiths6661]

what lane do you use when it says go across

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

Left lane, unless road markings say otherwise

[@MacedonianGrace]

Nice Video. Good work. Tnx.

[@sophieappleton93]

What things are classed as minors

[@mohammadibrahim5429]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@Momoxyzba]

Thank you very match .

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@hotchocolate344]

Which city is this?? Too many roundabouts 😳

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

This is filmed in Aldershot and the local test centre is Farnborough. Many of our routes have far more roundabouts than this!

[@KristianTDI]

You think this place has too many roundabouts, go to Milton Keynes where i'll be doing my lessons

[@LiveFreeAndLoveNSN]

You should see bournemouth

[@NanaKwarteng]

Milton Keynes has lots of roundabouts than this

[@Momoxyzba]

when my instructor should teach me sat nav? nearly exam time or from beginning

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

There is no right or wrong time. It depends on the area you are in, the way you learn and the way your instructor prefers to reach. personally I like to start it fairly early, just getting the pupil to drive home at the end of a lesson following the sat nav when they already know where they are going - so that they can see where the instructions may be helpful and where they may be confusing/ distracting. I always use it on familiar roads first then venture out to new places using the sat nav on roads the pupil doesn't know. BUT you need to be good at following road signs and road markings before using the sat nav because you need to combine the info from the signs/markings with the info from the sat nav to come up with the safest choices.

[@tasbb6189]

Very Useful vedio thanx

[@ep643]

Helpful video thanks a lot

[@faridadli9090]

I got my driving test next Friday afternoon but i am worried about sat nav

[@peteridemudia-jf5mz]

Nice one thank

[@kidsshowhd6819]

Thank you for that keep it up

[@FREELOVEchannel]

Thanks bro

[@tj1244]

Instead of saying across the roundabout it should say turn right so silly

[@MacedonianGrace]

Aaah. I am having my test in 2&1/2 hrs.

[@mahammad]

rikinoki well.. did you pass?

[@mumtaz597]

I've booked test for the 8th of december but hasn't practised with a sat nav what should i do? Next test is available end of jan

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

That's a little worrying since the independent drive will now be 20 mins which is a huge chunk of the 35-40 minutes you will drive on the test. Did you know the test was changing on 4th December and have you practiced the new manouveres (driving in and reversing out of a parking bay and pulling up on the right hand side of the road, reversing then rejoining the traffic)?

[@mumtaz597]

Driving-Lessons.net I knew it was going to change. But still booked it i don't understand the whole of December is booked so I'm assuming no one has yet practised the new test but have still booked

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

I can only suggest you talk to whoever has been teaching you and take their advice.

[@atiyakousar475]

I booked test end December and practice how to drive with sat on

[@bobina77777]

theres apps that check test cancellations for u! but its rly not that difficult !!

[@shugofahamdard8495]

very understandable vedio thank you 👍

[@drinksoupnow99]

Seems to be an automatic vehicle

[@drinksoupnow99]

Sarah Smith I'm not sure that's consistent in all automatic vehicles, Sarah. I noticed because of how the revs suddenly pick up, there was no gradual increase like your foot would make on the accelerator. You're still correct though! :)

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

It is indeed an automatic - but the driving test is the same regardless of the type of car you take it in :)

[@rainbow-monkey1]

Sygic😮.SYGIC

[@darnitproductions5945]

are you even in the uk looks like a foreign country

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

What a bizarre comment! Yes in the UK in Hampshire. Do you not recognise the road signs as being British? What leads you to say it looks like a foreign country?

[@D0DG3R]

Driving-Lessons.net just one of those special people, don't waste your time.

[@VetroManXx]

Thought learners have to always stay on the left side of the road? When you went on a 70mph road the person driving was overtaking other vehicles?🙄

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

There is no such restriction on learners! How do you think people learn to overtake? It's best covered on lessons rather than letting them work it out for themselves after they pass! The examiner expects to see the candidate make progress and keep up with the flow of the road. The moment they pass their test they are a fully qualified driver, so they should be prepared.

[@smasheduppumpkinette]

I believe it’s called making progress. You need to show you can make progress on the road. No point sitting at 55/60 behind a lorry on a 70 road when there is time and space to overtake. I believe you could get a minor fault for not making progress in this situation. Well that’s my understanding of it anyway.

[@kodiac4231]

I noticed on the sat nav it had the speed limit for each road will it be the same for the actual test?

[@DrivingLessonsnet]

Hi Kodiac. Yes the speed limit will be shown on the sat nav during the actual test - BUT beware! It is often not correct! See my other video "Sat Nav Independent Drive Farnborough Test Centre" which shows the first 5 minutes driving away from test centre. The speed limit is wrong on several occasions - including a stretch of dual carriageway where the actual limit is 30 but the sat nav says it is 70!! It's also worth pointing out that the sat nav will be on for the entire test (and speed limits showing for the whole test) but only talking to you during the independent drive. I will be covering that in another video soon showing a full 40 minute mock test with manouevre and show me question on the move etc. One final note - only 4 in 5 tests will follow a sat nav. The other 1 in 5 will just follow road signs.

[@kodiac4231]

Thanks