How slow can you drive under the speed limit on driving test

[@thomaslongley9139]

Just passed my test today - after zero proper lessons and a year of driving with my mum - couldn’t thank you enough for these videos, without these I absolutely wouldn’t have been able to do it. Thank you!

[@JamesTravis]

Congratulations on passing and thank you for your feedback.

[@kha7ifa]

I failed going 20 on a 30 road that had SPEED HUMPS EVERY 10 SECONDS! The worst part is that they changed the speed limit to 20 literally a week after my test.

[@JamesTravis]

That’s unlucky

[@tehxperience]

🧢

[@SB-ew3bk]

That’s awful for you, so sorry! Thank you for sharing though so I know not to do the same

[@GamerTim3]

SAME BRO, I failed for going like 15 to 20 on a 25 road that had stop signs every 10 seconds

[@TheMomins2]

Great topic and great help. This is so useful and undoubtedly beneficial

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching and safe driving

[@KarimKarim-od9tw]

Thank you so much Very good topic

[@JamesTravis]

Happy to help

[@HoudalothAli]

I did 30mph in a 20mph road without seeing any signs as I entered the road at Barnet Driving Test Centre, and was given a serious for response to traffic signs. Examiner told me to slow down as I did 30mph. Its a good idea if you miss the sign, to look at the SATNav speed sign. I know SATnavs are not reliable, but it could have helped.

[@JamesTravis]

That’s a good tip

[@HoudalothAli]

The opposite happened to me. I was doing 30mph on a 20mph road and examiner had to tell me to slow down. I dont remember seeing any speed signs and was taken down an unknown route. Keep an eye on your speedometer and watch out for signs and repeater signs that are the size of dinner plates. Watch the road markings too.

[@JamesTravis]

Good tips to help others

[@spanishmontana6121]

Did you pass at the end ?

[@gaminggmail-h6l]

what if I did 35 on a 40 with a noticeable uphill followed by a noticeable downhill? My instructor always has a go at me when I'm more than 3 mph below the speed limit for a few secs

[@alexcarratu5554]

Great video, Mr T. Thank you, mate. Even though I'm not a driving instructor, I always advise people who want to learn to drive to drive at a reasonable speed always and see the speed limit as exactly that - a speed limit, not a target. That's why it's called a speed limit and not a speed target. It's just the driver has to use common sense. For example, just because a country road is 60, it doesn't mean it's always safe to do 60. On many country roads, you can't even hit 60. Thanks again for the video, Mr T.

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment. Safe driving

[@alexcarratu5554]

@@JamesTravis, you're welcome. Thanks for posting, Mr T. Very helpful. Been driving independently for nearly six years now and your videos still help. Thank you, safe driving to you, too. Looking forward to your next videos.

[@neelchauhan7595]

@@JamesTravis What if someone is travelling 20 in 30 road do I overtake?

[@kevindudley1424]

Thanks very much for the video

[@JamesTravis]

Safe driving

[@samanthawebb2139]

I'm so worried speed signs etc will be hidden on my test that'll ill fail for not knowing the limit its so stressful 😔

[@JamesTravis]

Look up the road and when turning left or right check for speed signs then.

[@philrichmond7567]

Thumbs up from me Mr T 👍🏼. Very informative.

[@JamesTravis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikejackson19828]

I failed one of my driving tests 25 years ago for going 30 in a 40 zone. It had two lanes either side and wasn't very busy. So I thought it was a bit harsh of them to fail me for that. Then, a year later, the speed limit on that road was reduced to 30. Typical. But I passed my test on the next try.

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for sharing

[@jakerockznoodles]

The parked car situation is a biggie. We also have a couple of areas where I learned that had closely packed cars on both sides. You had to worry both about being able to weave safely and also to respond to vehicles approaching from around bends, as the closely packed vehicles (many of them vans) restricted your vision round the corners.

[@JamesTravis]

You are correct you need to adjust your speed for situation

[@a.856]

Thanks

[@JamesTravis]

Welcome

[@holly-mariebroadhurst1656]

Great video:) Do you have any advice on nerves please? I’m not sure what it is but as soon as I hear the word test it’s like I leave my brain outside the car. I’m confident in my ability, but then as soon as I know I’m being assessed and this is just mocks with my instructor, I seem to just make stupid mistakes. Do you think this is just a time/confidence thing? I’m trying to rationalise with myself that it’s just the same as my lessons and not pressuring myself, but still just seem to not think clearly when anxious due to knowing I’m being examined

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching. Check out this playlist on driving test nerves kzbin.info/aero/PLhk312x91yij1_UAcTGKxovY8ARUj7IhT

[@feliciapauley7512]

I always follow the speed limit

[@JamesTravis]

Yes definitely not to be broken

[@burstmage6982]

1:14 what if there are dangerous drivers behind you speeding...

[@JamesTravis]

Unfortunately dangerous drivers speeding will happen at anytime. Being aware of them behind you will help you to avoid the problem. Safe driving

[@burstmage6982]

@@JamesTravis yes but if you slow down and let them pass as they are driving unsafely would you fail for that?

[@JamesTravis]

@@burstmage6982 each situation will be a different outcome, so t would be difficult to say if an examiner would fail you. If you are aware of them overtaking you at a dangerous point, then dropping off the power for a few seconds would make it safer.

[@Abigail-Rebecca]

Common sense has to play the biggest part in dictating speed and always adjusting speed to suit the road and conditions at that time. For example, on my way home last night (Sunday evening at 7pm), on the motorway slip road, the driver in front decided to go down the slip road at 30mph and then joined the motorway at less than 20mph, pulling out in front of a artic lorry, leaving me with little choice but to come to an almost stop. Very dangerous and wouldn't have been if they had used appropriate speed. If the motorway or slip road had been congested, then this may have been acceptable; however, on what was a quiet slip road, they should have been matching the traffic on the motorway's speed. I don't what was louder, the lorry's air horn or my gasp of shock. Smell it? I was sat in it!

[@JamesTravis]

WOW some silly drivers out there. Yes common sense plays a big part in speeds.

[@ellisjohnson7965]

This is why I failed my first driving test. Got 4 minors in total but 3 were for Progress - Appropriate speed so obviously I failed ☹️. Especially gutting when I didn’t get any serious faults

[@JamesTravis]

Sorry to hear. It's an easy one to sort out for your next test, good luck.

[@CameronI0603]

I did 30MPH in a 40MPH on a clear road ahead because I didn't know the speed limit on my mock. Nobody overtook me. My instructor didn't know what to give me. He was on the fence between minor and serious.

[@JamesTravis]

Definitely a minor to start with and progress to a serious if doing that speed for a long period of time.

[@CameronI0603]

@@JamesTravis Thank you for clarifying that 😁

[@rizzor001]

I HAD A PUPIL DOING 32MPH IN A 40 ..FAILED HIS TEST ,I SPOKE TO THE EXAMINER AFTER AND HE SAID ,EVERY 30 SECONDS WAS I MINOR AND HE DID IT FOR ABOUT 4 MINUTES ,HENCE THE SERIOUS.

[@CameronI0603]

@@rizzor001 Thank you for letting me know that rule. Thankfully I only did it for about thirty seconds which is why I got a minor

[@skeptical1705]

My worst habit is going slightly too fast. Infact it's the only thing my instructor has mentioned in my last 4-5 lessons. It's mainly because I'm listening to the sound of the engine and focusing on the road ahead but occasionally I'll look down and be doing 35 in a 30. I tend to move up the gears pretty quick to get into fourth for a nice smooth quiet ride like in my own car (Astra 1.6 with 6 gears)...However my instructors car has 5 gears so I just need to remember on test day to keep it in 3rd in a 30 for that extra engine braking.

[@JamesTravis]

Yes remember to do regular speedo checks. Good luck on your test.

[@skeptical1705]

@@JamesTravis Thanks mate. My test center is one of the worst in Britain with a 39% pass rate so I can't afford silly mistakes lol. Appreciate the content and the reply buddy 👍

[@lucydanahay8062]

My instructor was worried I'd fail for going to fast as I had a habit of doing 32/33 in a 30 for too long but I managed to pull it back on my test. I dis get one minor for speed as I hit 22 in a 20 but it was brief and I stopped myself. I passed (it was only on friday). You'll probably find in your test that you check everything more than you usually would on a lesson. Good luck

[@JamesTravis]

@@lucydanahay8062 congratulations on passing and keep an eye on your speeds in your first car. Safe driving

[@skeptical1705]

@@lucydanahay8062 Cheers Lucy, yeah I think I'll definitely be checking a lot more on my test. My area is littered with 20s, 40 roads that go down to 30 and then a dual carriageway which has different speeds on the day depending on the roadworks so that's always fun lol. Congrats on passing!

[@stu7588]

My first test last week and a got 1 serous and 3 minors everything went brilliant exempt from last round about as there was a car to my right at give way lines a ended up going with out waiting ,my examiner said to get another one booked asap so ave booked for June 22 and trying to get a cancellation in may

[@JamesTravis]

Sorry to hear about your driving test. Hopefully it will be a pass on your next one.

[@willbond5912]

See, what annoys me as someone who drives - the number of drivers who stay 15-20mph below the limit on 50 roads etc is stupid. None of them young too

[@JamesTravis]

Yes a reasonable speed is needed.

[@thatgamingbloke2378]

Regarding the point you made about forcing a car to overtake you being a serious driving fault, is context important here? For example, I’ve been taken over on a 30mph road when I’ve been doing around 27mph, would that be considered a serious as cars have chosen to overtake me, or because I’m doing a (near) suitable speed, would that only be a minor, or nothing? Thanks

[@JamesTravis]

That would be nothing because you are driving at a reasonable speed.

[@pretorianguard]

Can one receive a penalty for going to slow Eg: 20 mph on a 40 mph road ? The reason I ask is that I often see either learner driving companies or elderly drivers doing this which will often result in a backup of traffic flow and encourages frustrated drivers performing risky manoeuvres to pass said slow drivers thereby putting everyone at risk ? Next question? Having said this, Is there a legal limit to how many driving instructor companies can operate in a local area where it results in a higher number of slow Learners driving way under the speed limit / minimum on a single road at any given time ? For context I life on a high street where I can be behind or see at least 9 different learning drivers on a single 1 mile stretch of road during peek hours holding everyone back .

[@JamesTravis]

You may find that a learner might be driving slower than the usual flow of traffic because they are very new to driving and it takes time for a learner to pick up the speed. But the police will only pull them over if they are driving very slowly for a long amount of time on a fast road like a motorway or dual carriageway. There is no limit to the amount of instructors learning in an area. The more instructors in one area, the less busy that instructor will be.

[@vizuk]

Apparently due to the rising cost of fuel, there are more and more driving dangerously below the limit.

[@JamesTravis]

Not heard that before. Was it on a news article?

[@popsquad9291]

if the road is empty i economy drive no point burning expensive petrol if your not in a rush

[@Kkksh_]

Type of drivers i hate the most

[@popsquad9291]

@@Kkksh_ shouldnt be on the road if you hate road users as it indicates anger issues which can cause crashes and i said if the road is empty

[@Kkksh_]

@@popsquad9291 Slow 'drivers' who are scared to go even 1 mile above the speed limit are more likely to cause crashes

[@JamesTravis]

You are correct in doing the appropriate speeds and not using more fuel than is needed. No need to go above the speed limit.

[@skeptical1705]

@@Kkksh_ Where are you getting the information that they're more likely to cause crashes?

[@tonelloable]

You should always drive in a safe manner according to the trafic and weather conditions. But this will take a wile to be understood and apply. Experience and confidence will be the key. What i will mention here, will be. If you have free road in your front and you drive with 20 miles ph slower on that road ( if weather conditions are optimal for driving). For sure you will deserve to fail the test xX

[@JamesTravis]

A good point

[@user-vw7iw5fo9w]

would 27 be a minor on a 30 road that’s clear

[@JamesTravis]

I would say no