Advanced Crossroads; Turning Right at Traffic Lights | Driving Tutorial | Updated 2023

[@Saltylillad]

Really helpful, I struggle to digest what my driving instructor is saying as we're doing crossroads because there's already so much to think about. So being able to come on here and go at a slower place is awesome. Watching you explain it and then show us in the care is ace.

[@misschissybudget1656]

Exactly

[@maryam-rd9di]

this is just the most perfect video!! the animation, the real life examples and explanations, down to the speed counter. 10/10! thanks for making these :)

[@kitkatthegamer]

U are amazing, we detailed. I wish all driving instructors will be like u

[@kitkatthegamer]

Thanks Francis, ur video really gives me courage. U make driving so easy.

[@TH3N3W3RA]

Brilliant video, my friend. The use of animations, practice examples, and constant commentary is why you’re an exemplar driving instructor channel

[@desiraykarmy4108]

So wish I'd had this gentleman as my instructor , so informative .

[@HankyDooDoo]

Honestly I looked at about 20 videos about crossroads before and still didn't understand the rules and what to do if I get different scenarios. Well this video has everything I needed! now I know exactly what to expect and what to do!

[@drazenpetrinovic]

Dear Francis, it is beyond words how much this has helped me and improved my understanding and confidence for turning right at the traffic lights! I was so anxious about this until now. Tutorial just couldn't have been better put! Exactly what we learners need. Just the words and pictures in the textbooks are often not enough. Being actually in the seat and being able to face real case scenarios at the busiest times and the trickiest junctions we can face is where the deal is, that's the amazing beauty of this! From zero to hero just by watching this tutorial! Thanks a million!

[@ratidzotakawira6191]

Teaching is really your calling, you’re so clear with the explanations. Thank you so much you’ve helped me massively

[@bheybiec]

I just passed recently with only 3 minors but I still watch your videos to keep me a safe driver. Thank you so much for such helpful videos!

[@iskilii6877]

You are very well spoken and give clear instructions! Got my test today so thank you for your videos, fingers crossed!

[@lollol2981]

Did u pass

[@hclfgaming3743]

@@lollol2981 we will never know

[@Armwrestlingphilosopher]

@@hclfgaming3743 we can logically assume he died in a crash (which technically is a fail)

[@Ibrahim29514]

@@Armwrestlingphilosopher hahaahaha

[@SopecHeart]

OMG! ​@@Armwrestlingphilosopher

[@shreeyapatel653]

These tutorials are all amazing! so clear and easy to follow!

[@GetDriving]

So happy to hear that :)

[@Hannah591]

I find most cars go nose to nose. I think doing it the way you suggested would confuse or frustrate other drivers and they will assume you're blocking them. Great vid though. I've been driving for some years now and I still get nervous about turning right at cross roads like this. A junction near me, there is a specific light for turning right as well as a normal straight on light, but lots of drivers ignore it and go forward into the junction before the green light shows for the right turn but obviously when the normal green light is on. Is that allowed? Some motorists who are familiar with the crossroad seem to become impatient if you wait for the green light to turn right.

[@Fast-Pass]

Yea this happened to me in my last lesson and I ended up having to go straight forward

[@naomyditu2735]

Best video ever ; hopefully I'll pass my test

[@GetDriving]

You got this!!

[@kurt_darling4371]

Ok this is too fast for me ;) I need to reply a lot

[@karies6895]

Just discovered this channel! What a gem 💎🙌🏾 With this instructor I'm confident I'll pass my test 😂 Everything is clearly depicted and explained

[@pawelmacpoof5687]

I thought you are supposed to wait for the cyclist to leave the junction 7:10.

[@im6804]

They make me very nervous, I did my first crossroads last week hopefully with more practice my confidence will grow. Thank you for your videos they work as great revision 👍

[@GetDriving]

You got this!

[@oyindamolaadeperosola5016]

Have you got it now ?

[@joelikesconverse]

Mate I loved it, I'm not even learning to drive, I've been driving for 10years and just like to brush up on my knowledge, and you make the videos very understandable. And its a pretty good thing to see an experienced driver doing the manoeuvre and explaining it as you go, rather than a sweaty scared teenager who too busy trying to remember everything to keep the car moving and take it in all the info the teacher is saying.

[@rogueuniversities6866]

I genuinely appreciate you refreshing your knowledge and skills

[@perpetualdaze8881]

This is so perfectly explained and so helpful to study ahead of my test ! Thank you so much Francis for all your hard work and dedication to helping people become better drivers. Loving all your videos and mock tests xx

[@malamlaaj9852]

Wooou! You do it right Francis. IAM a trainer but you're ahead of.

[@totallyawesome53]

I'm German and an experienced driver, but I'm watching your videos to prepare for my first time behind a wheel in Ireland. It's so interesting to me that turning behind each other at a crossroad is considered the safe and right option! On our streets that's a big no-no! You are taught to never ever do that in driving school so I don't think I will feel safe trying to do that...but I'll give it my best!

[@avavalentine712]

Francis plzz could u answer this question for me as it’s really confusing There are two lanes going in the same direction which lane do you have to drive in and why?

[@GetDriving]

Hey Ava good question! You'd drive in the left most lane that goes your way. Because the left lane is for driving and the right lane is for overtaking and turning right. You might find that on the roads most people drive in the right lane because it's quicker but it's not necessarily correct. Watch out for road markings though so you can spot left turn only lanes on approach to traffic lights early. Hope this helps 😊

[@avavalentine712]

Get Licensed Driving School thank u I appreciate it 😁

[@AfroCitrus]

Awesome video to supplement my driving lessons with my instructor. We didn't get a chance to do many of these before my lesson ended so this really helped. Thanks a lot!

[@GetDriving]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@abisam6570]

Thanks a lot. You've explained and made things much clearer, need more instructor's like you. This world would be a better place. 🙏

[@pasarsiar2719]

I've done crossroads today, it went very well. Could you please do a video on a yellow box with island in it? This video is really helpful. Thank you

[@sumimasenpanda]

it's 2024 and UK and IE still have no dedicated right turn signals in stoplights. well some already have a right turn light but mostly still have none. maybe in 50 years there will be countdown timers like what they have even in developing countries. thanks man for this video

[@cacicula]

The use of traffic lights in the UK is pointless, why have a traffic light if you need to wait for a gap to turn right? Very dangerous in my opinion.

[@simonrbrown1]

Brilliant teacher.

[@desiraykarmy4108]

I had an iccendent at a 4 way crossing today , luckily it was sorted out , so you've confirmed my query & did it in such a accurate way , I thank you 🙌💗

[@jaswinderkaursaggu9054]

Me too today that’s by I’m here😮

[@richmondmagallon6948]

may i know what happened?

[@beaujamo]

Very nice video! I really wanted to see the situation where you and the oncoming traffic goes behind each other for turning right. I really wanted how you would plan that when you don't know what the other driver is thinking. They might just try to use nose-to-nose turn. Really tricky and really nice video again. Thank you!

[@GoodtimeRestaurant]

Thank you Francis. You are such a good instructor

[@arkirron7172]

Great video, I’ve been licensed for a while but haven’t driven in a little over a year. Watching these videos was very interesting and a great refresher. Thanks and keep up the good work! Peace

[@naveedalam9260]

Thanks Francis, really helpful ! I didn't understand it during practical lessons

[@muhammed6456]

I do not live in the UK and this system of traffic lights really confuse me. Can anybody explain what’s the use of having traffic lights if you have to wait in the middle of the junction?! Beats the purpose of the light if you have to actually wait for a gap right? From where I come, you have a separate lane with a separate traffic light if you want to turn and a separate lane or lanes for going straight.

[@cacicula]

Exactly my thoughts my friend, the way they use traffic lights is complete nonsense.

[@milliesalway1162]

thank you so much, i was really nervous about big crossroads but you've explained it very well, feeling much more confident now!!

[@geetalal885]

Wow! Amazing video! Thank you for the detailed explanation, the animations really helped with understanding what you were describing!

[@we.are.all.barabbas]

Wow I appreciate all the effort in making this. So far this is the best demo video I've seen

[@abcdefghijk1024]

Thank you for this! This is one of the things i found very hard - the positioning when waiting etc. Would be great to see more scenarios for this! :)

[@teachersarahefl2599]

I passed my test in 2010, have a car to drive for the first time in years and am waiting for refresher lessons as everyone's so busy. I found this video so helpful! I'd forgotten pretty much everything except the box junction thing. You have a really good delivery and I love the green in your videos and logo. Also it's nice to see those crazy London roads again! Best place to learn. :-) Thank you!

[@magica1239]

How come in about to book my test tomorrow and I have never done an advanced crossroad or box junction?

[@jasminem.c3549]

great video this has helped me understand right turns at crossroads a lot. I recently passed and not so confident with turning right on these big crossroads, had a disaster where I was third car and I decided to follow the cars in front of me turning right hoping for the best, the lights turnt red and there was lots of oncoming traffic. Ended up being stuck on the yellow box while the other lanes turnt green , total disaster. Now i understand better after watching this.

[@GetDriving]

So happy to hear that this video helped! Remember, practice makes perfect and sometimes building your way up to busier intersections is a smart idea. Learn at your own pace💪

[@Amy-mp9wx]

This just happened to me tonight and avoided a near miss the other driver didn't attempt to slow down though when they could see I was stuck, made it worse 😩

[@andruddy8229]

Bit of a drastic career change for Anderson Silva

[@takortambeta949]

I thought as much on the resemblance

[@Linda-uh7ry]

I must be stupid as everyone else understands this video in the comments , but I don’t. I can’t Understand how when i stop for turning right I would not be blocking the turn for the opposite direction wanting to turn right, and the rule you can’t enter a box junction unless you can drive straight out of it, everyone here was having to wait stationary in the box junction?? No idea at all.

[@user-mj7ug1jc6j]

I found it hard to follow as well

[@priscillaamoako6629]

Thank you so much, Francis, you explain things soo well! I'm learning so much from your videos! It's been extremely useful!

[@beautiful00786]

I failed 5th time at Morden test centre latest two weeks ago, every time different reasons. I'm so confused about what to do? Shall I book again soon or give a break? Pls Frances pls advise me.

[@lllilllililill]

Hmm....Never drive in UK.....got it...

[@GetDriving]

😂 🤦‍♂️

[@mercyhoney2692]

Good explanation 🙏

[@muni3131]

Good instructions for anyone but driving one handed while filming yourself and apparently not signalling when turning right is not a good example to follow.

[@shabanakhan-iy8ms]

Francis......Can't thank you enough for these videos. So clear and on point and the animation makes it even more better to understand. Thank you. 😊

[@steveparlanti9159]

This is a great instructional video, clear, engaging, and of huge help to my friend who is currently learning to drive. Many thanks for such a helpful posting.

[@gejimacharles5654]

The guy on the scooter @ 11:27💀💀💀🤣🤣

[@4321Silence]

Thanks for explaining the way to turn to the right, your explanation has definitely helped me understand when and where to position myself at the traffic lights

[@GetDriving]

You're very welcome!

[@sohag2223]

I’m a new driver... I watch your video all time.it’s really really helpful. God bless you.

[@theotheoth]

My instructor is telling me simply DO NOT EVER move into a junction to turn right if there is a single car already there. I think he has said that would be a fail. Even though, of course, there is always another car doing so (and even a bus, totally blocking the traffic!). Is he correct, or is he just teaching the most cautious way?

[@ramoselkameno]

You stopped on the yellow box waiting for a gap. Is it ok to do so? Thanks

[@nerrienew2612]

Thanks for the fantastic video! We don’t have many traffic light crossroads in my area so I’ve gotten quite far in my driving without actually coming across one, arrived at one the other day and was totally frazzled! This helped out loads.

[@jaswinderkaursaggu9054]

Me too

[@Zlinky111]

Love your videos, Francis. ❤ Thank you so much for the effort you invest into them. 😊 Question: If you are waiting and it is clear, can you turn BEFORE the green turn arrow lights up???

[@aminarashid4246]

Such a great instructor 👍

[@stephensykes8505]

Dear sir your lessons are good BUT PLEASE YOUR RATE OF SPEECH IS SO FAST CANNOT FOLLOW AND UNDERSTAND -PLEASE SLOW DOWN YOUR EXPLANATIONS .THANK YOU

[@PercillaJustin]

Thanks so much wonderful explanation Really very informative video

[@alisont308]

Very helpful thanks, something I’m not yet confident with but will be practicing this week in my lessons. I failed my first mock test turning right at a busy crossroads, I didn’t plan and look ahead enough and was too fast to be safe but I’ve learnt from that.

[@Anglingaddiction2]

Really, really helpful, I literally failed my CBT because of one of those junctions😭. Thanks to you I now know better, thanks for the video

[@NyasoGaribaMohamadou]

Very helpful

[@mantailis15]

So clear and constructive the way you explain. Thumbs up!!

[@mariahash50990]

great video but i wished you talked a bit slower lol

[@GetDriving]

😂

[@MrYounis26]

If he spoke anymore slower then it would be unbearably slow

[@martaolivia5213]

Wow those pedestrians are like "im going 👩‍🦯🚶‍♀️ good luck everybody"

[@gregorytobin8014]

Francis, you are a legend. I am commenting from ireland and I see this occurrences at traffic lights all the time. You were able to use your experience when not to panic when you are faced with multiple road users at junctions dictated by traffic lights.

[@beautiful00786]

Love your videos very informative❤😊

[@ionapod711]

If you passed in front of each other when both turning right, would this be a fault/fail on a driving test? I know in my area no one ever seems to pass behind and I wouldn't want to fail my test because of this. Thanks!

[@BouQuiBQ]

Very detailed video. Thank you for the 14 mins lesson.

[@GetDriving]

You're very welcome!

[@sashafitzsimmons1283]

Not understanding crossroads was the reason I failed last time. Thanks for this.

[@GetDriving]

Happy to help! You got this!

[@robertbuckley3480]

@@GetDrivinghi, i got a video I would like you to look at and tell me who right and wrong, am sure i was right, it’s going through insurance and this is good to look at

[@kalilavalezina]

Thank you so much! I wish there was a standard way to navigate these junctions! Mega-stressful for a beginner.

[@sugabud]

11:28 I’m laughing so much😭 I was expecting a comment about cyclists and scooter users but then that happened 😂😂😂😂

[@lovejetfuel4071]

Im still confused about the yellow box procedure

[@GetDriving]

You can stop in a yellow box only if you're turning right and your exit is clear. So if you're just waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic proceed like any other crossroad. If your exit is not clear because you're in traffic, for example, you can't enter the yellow box. Does that help?

[@lovejetfuel4071]

@@GetDriving So if I can get in the yellow box and wait for a gap, then I can go in the yellow box? But if im lets say car num 3 from the hold line then I should not go in the box? Also can you clarify what do you mean by if the ''exit is clear''. Thank you, your the best

[@GetDriving]

Yeah you got it! If you're let's say car number 3 and you'll be waiting on a pedestrian crossing or in the way of other cars turning right then wait at the stop line. Exit is clear - when the road you're turning into is clear of traffic. So when that gap comes if you can't progress into that road and get off the box you also should wait at the stop line.

[@lovejetfuel4071]

@@GetDriving Okay, got it, thanks

[@hanaheena7828]

omg love this guys vids nad his hazard perception vids am sure it sound like him his content is amaze love the funny bits too haha Thank you

[@mustypharian]

Thank you... You just solved my only problem...

[@cpparkinson5109]

Excellent video. Informative. The last turn into the road the pedestrian was crossing. She obviously decides what the driver is doing. She waited so that won't be a fail?

[@Jiyandinler1221.]

Hı guys Sombady can help me pleaseeeee..I stil didint understand 😢nerside to nerside and offside to offside..could you just explain to me pleaseee…

[@manankaushik4966]

How is driving in Australia different from driving in UK??

[@gaztambo139]

I don’t like the idea that nose to nose or pass behind is a judgement that each driver makes. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Traffic designers should have a sign indicating which the junction was designed for. Ideally (IMHO) the junction should always be designed for nose to nose, so traffic queuing behind doesn’t get in the way of any turning vehicles, and the turning lanes should be designed offset slightly so each has a clear view of the oncoming traffic.

[@ishratsatter5628]

Excellent video for beginners, please please show more videos for helps beginners, main things is u did draw car, show everything’s like maths that’s why more understand. Where is I put car postion , please show more videos for learners and roundabouts also. I always scared of turn right traffic lights when do lessson

[@lokyeechan6912]

please can you do spiral roundabouts!!! (turning right 3rd exit!)

[@chrisonyemem8493]

Wish I saw this video earlier. I failed again 😢😅

[@ob7331]

Dude, I watch so many videos and this is by far the one that had helped me the most

[@anacel7801]

really good! thanks, that was where i failed my test before as i was a bit lost on how to do. very helpful!! i wish i had found this video before that test

[@ravillamediana]

Good video and useful, excellent explanation. I only recommend that you speak more slowly, many times it is difficult to understand you.

[@rockydale]

The only way crossing behind will work is if traffic is light or you have roads full of courteous drivers. The senario where he positioned himself in the only gap left in the crossing would have blocked anyone else approaching who was wanting to turn, if you had cars doing the same both sides the crossroads would come to a stand still as there will be no room for cars to turn either way. To suggest it is safer is madness, turning nose to nose gives you a clear view of traffic going straight on from the other side, rather than trying to cut through a line of traffic wanting to turn behind you.

[@johnniekennedy8517]

Failed my test today, stopped at the traffic light at my exit, I knew what I was doing was wrong but something was telling me to wait lol. Rebooked test and moving on

[@RickyN-k4p]

Thank you for all of your very helpful videos! If my green light is in the form of a right turn green arrow, can I assume that oncoming traffic will have a red light and they should therefore stop?

[@ajibola3052]

I have issues on how to stay in the correct lane in some traffic light turning right. I have failed twice for been on the wrong lane ,for example examiner told me I should have been on the same left lane for turning right at the traffic light Not to go on right lane Can you please explain to me on how to take note of such a junction??????????? even forgot to ask the examiner which area I should have go and practice again there so painful I need your help.

[@uroojiqbal3194]

Great instructions Perfect instructor 💯♥️

[@Sasa-jx5xd]

On 5:33 where Audi is turning to the right, blue Peugeot is going arround Audi and continues straight. Is this legal because there is not much space there to go arround Audi. I always thought only 2 cars can be in junction at the same time in this specific situation.

[@asma77777]

Hello Sir, pz tell about how not to stall and smooth gear shift up and down. Thanks.

[@jodyann430]

I'm so annoyed. I failed today because in the crossroads the light i pass turn red, behind me as I'm in the middle, I then looked if oncoming traffic would give way . He fail me for moving off! Or in my case intent to move! Since i actually didn't get to move till after the lights changed again 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@GetDriving]

Hopefully next time is the charm! Let us know how it goes👍

[@Light-vl3vd]

Had a similar problem when I was driving was in the second lane, wanting to turn right. But a car stopped in the middle of the junction, and her light turned red while she was in the middle of junction. She stayed in the middle and didn't move I had to honk my horn at her, because she was blocking my way then she started reversing back, I had no idea what she was doing. But then realised she was probably confused as her lights were red her side when she was in the crossroad area.

[@احمدالسوداني-ق6ع]

Hi ..I love ur videos, but the problems you speak very fast and some people are not good enough in English like me,,so can you take action

[@ryans413]

Wrong only one car in the intersection at a time. You should wait behind the stop line for the car to clear incase the light changes. Better to have one car clear then two or more.

[@misstangshan95]

The rule is to disregard the traffic lights as they don't apply to you if you've passed the line, but then what if there's a pedestrian who has a green light for crossing right as you turn the corner. I guess you can't be complacent.

[@stephanievaz2413]

Your videos were amazing! Thanks for your clear instructions and useful tips, I passed my driving test on the first try with only 5 minors in Hendon. Your expertise boosted my confidence, and I will recommend your videos to everyone preparing for their test, thank you 🎉

[@GetDriving]

That's brilliant to hear! We're glad you find these videos useful!

[@jeegee-cx7ss]

The way cars are positioned for right hand turns in this demonstration are 'Driver side to driver side'. Isn't the correct position 'Passenger side to passenger side'?

[@Ellencorner1512]

My instructor said when we turn right from traffic light, ideally we always go behind the oncoming cars unless there is a road marking then we can go in front of them. But in the video, you went in front of that Turning right car even though the road has no marking???

[@jahidkhan5895]

Supposing I m stationary in the left lane, or no time to change lane, If I change lane later from left to right bcoz I want to turn right but forgot to change the lane in time, will it be a FAIL in the real test? What should I do in this case?

[@ImmortalExplorer]

Thabks mate, got my test in a couple of weeks and this scenario (the sheer variety) has been worrying me.