How to Judge a Safe Gap When Turning Right & Left

[@timilehinogunlusi2569]

I got my license last week and your videos were very helpful. Thanks Rick for sharing amazing contents.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Timilehin Ogunlusi - thank you for your kind words. That is *_INCREDIBLE_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLLc31qbtiLY9U

[@prestocartalkandreviews.9705]

Judging gap is currently one of my biggest struggles. I’ve been driving since around a July to august. I guess it just takes a lot of practice. I drive with my dad usually and he not the best at helping me. I guess just keep practicing and I’ll get better. For now, I just wait until it’s 100 percent clear. Because the worst that could/has happened then is cars get mad and honk.

[@abhishekmadavi5349]

Are u able to judge now bro?

[@kimiernst2554]

it feels good to know that im not alone

[@averie1291]

That happened to me once. I was turning left & it wasn’t clear to go yet & the person behind me honked. Like did he want me to go out into the traffic & get hit 😡

[@forme3581]

@@averie1291 Ik I want to get a sticker on my car that says be patient I can see more than you can so don't honk at me

[@HoneyBee-ni4rx]

@@averie1291 happened to me, a car was blocking my view

[@SainathKanamarlapudi]

Today, I took a right turn by miscalculating the time it takes to reach 60 km/hr from 0 km/hr and luckily the other guy stopped, honked and showed finger when he passed me. I don't know why I did this but I feel guilty and it was a near miss rear collision if other guy didn't press brakes at the right time. I tried accelerating as much as I can but my vehicle didn't pick the speed then. The reason I am writing my experience is please don't do the same mistake I did. TAKE YOUR TIME. Ensure to have safe distance and time as specified in this video while taking turns. Thanks again, Rick for your valuable suggestions and keep up the good work.

[@joelortiz4827]

I misjudged the gap on a left hand turn, only reason was because I was not patient and because of the pressure of all of the traffic behind me waiting. I took a turn at the wrong moment and was almost hit by a really big car.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi joel ortiz - Thank you for your comment. And we're so happy to hear that you're okay; and it was only a valuable lesson you learned. This video may give you some valuable information too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGm9dYFjbruXbbM If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@theinquisitor18]

I'm from the United States and This was honestly so helpful. I've been driving for over two years, and I feel like I'm decent, but turning left into multiple lanes of traffic from a side road has always been a major fear of mine. You've helped me out tremendously. My highway going thru my town is Farley packed there's really no other way to get anywhere, but the speed limit is about 70 km/h. People in my town are very impatient, and will just pull out in front of multiple lanes of traffic, and I just wait. I'll never risk it. Thank you!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi jacobfrazier1 - thank you for your comment and compliment. And you are most welcome. Let me know how you turning progresses. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Lifes1BeautifulRide]

Thanks to you my brother and my father I just got my license recently. It takes a village to raise a driver! Thanks Rick!!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Pamela Merrick - that is AWESOME news! And a great expression. Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are still having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and support. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?

[@bethclemensen2102]

I took a Safe Driving refresher course at my local senior center and learned that as people age the eye structure actually changes ... it's harder to recognize the speed of oncoming traffic! That explains why I was being honked at more after turning! So now I'm more cautious, consciously remember I need to leave more room than I "think", and speed up more quickly; I also realized I had not been blending into traffic, as I tend to drive more slowly these days, so again I consciously try to blend more quickly. There's a very slight hill to my right (I'm in U.S., right-hand driving) that's JUST high enough so oncoming traffic can barely realize there's an intersection ahead and when I'm stopped on my rural road waiting for a clearing in the highway traffic I can't see oncoming traffic at any distance. Many times I've pulled out, no one in sight, and suddenly someone's "in my trunk". I've learned to be especially wary there, speeding up to highway speeds and anxiously watching my rear view mirror. Cars often come over the hill much faster than the posted speed limit and I have to floor it to stay ahead of them safely.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Beth Clemensen - Thank you for your comment. And you are correct my friend. As we age, it can more and more challenging to drive. However, it sounds like you're taking courses that are making you aware of these challenges and are working to implement strategies and techniques to compensate. You're a smart driver my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@bobjones-dw4yd]

"One side clears, the other has traffic" I really despise when this happens

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Bob - thanks for your comment. Yes, that situation is frustrating, especially on roads where they should have a traffic light or some other type of traffic control. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@scottivlow9962]

Hi Rick, I got to tell you watching drive training videos is a lot easier than hiring a driving instructor. In Polk County, Florida we only have 3 driving schools that have dual brakes, and it's next to impossible just to get one 90 minute to 2 hour road lesson. They either do stupid courses with road test prep even if you already have a license and the schools are book for 2 months out. They can have a a car sit out front all day and yet still not offer a one 90 to 2 hour course. So what I am doing about this, watching as many video's as I can and I'll just be renting a vehicle to practice every training technique as I can get on my own. Also it's like $97.00 If you can get a 90 minute evaluation. Now I just rather spend that money just practicing with a rental instead since I don't own one but I need to practice and I do like driving again.

[@ethelbarroso592]

Rick can you please make a video encouraging new drivers after we have failed our road test please? Also how to control our self at the beginning of the test when we get so nervios about it. You are an awesome instructor, I wish you were in my city so I could take one on one lessons from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

yes I have, it took a while to get it right but I did. If your depth perception is not good you will struggle with this. Give yourself extra time if you have problems with this, better to hold up traffic and be safe than get t-boned and have your neck broke! Stay safe folks!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Ladonna - thanks for your comment. Yes, to learn safe gap, it is important to work with experienced drivers to be able to learn this skill correctly. Thanks again Ladonna - all the best, Cheers Rick

[@vanessathegreat4364]

What I like to do is look at the traffic, and look for a sufficient amount of space. I usually be like "OK after this car I can go" if I have doubt I won't go it's better to be safe than sorry

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Vanessa The Great - Thank you for your comment. And you are so right my friend. If you're not comfortable with the gap, than don't go. And do let other vehicles pressure you to go. Have a look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5eck2lpl69gpbs All the best, Cheers Rick

[@hungkiet7535]

Thank you for this tutorial,I sometime get anxious when judging for safe gap.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Hùng Kiệt - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. Judging gap is a skill that takes time when learning to drive my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@FC-je1ei]

Thank you Rick for this. I failed my driving test recently because I thought the oncoming car was far enough for me to safely make a left turn, probably around the same distance as the oncoming black car in your video at the 9:11 mark at a slightly smaller intersection. Alas, the instructor said no. It was the one and only error I had on the test, but it was a critical one, so it's a fail. I think even the examiner was disappointed that he had to fail me because I've been doing so good prior to that. When I observe other people driving, most cars would do literally the same thing I did, but of course, it's probably not the safest thing to do and the test is all about examining whether you are a safe driver. Interesting fact there about the right side of your brain and how it affects your spatial recognition. I do have a bit of a challenge with my spatial judgment, so I would need to work harder to overcome that. Thank you so much for your helpful video. You are a really good teacher.

[@newmanc6619]

Rather than try to wait for a gap, I just sit there and wait for it to 100 percent clear. I won't go when something is coming, I wait for everything to pass. It is just safer that way.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Chilly Willy - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And yes, if you're not comfortable going, only go when you feel that the gap is sufficient. This technique is tough for most drivers because they feel pressure by other drivers. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@mankirankamaal174]

I would do that too.

[@mariangrant7185]

​@smartdrivetest I was going to say the same thing. If you decide to wait for traffic to clear a lot of time you will get honked at to move ... no patience anymore.

[@eurosonly]

The faster the speed zone is on a road, the quicker the gap will close and the faster you will need to accelerate to make the turn safely. This is something that I've seen people commonly miscalculate. A left turn is not going to be the same on a 50 mph road as it is on a 30 mph road because the cross traffic covers more ground in a shorter amount of time.

[@Tiffany-wx9qc]

I failed my road test because I misjudged the gap. I turned left instead of waiting and the guy in the oncoming car honked at me. I was so nervous I felt like I didn't have enough time to be patient.

[@smartdrivetest]

Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You'll get it next time my friend. Have a look at this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5uzqICulM-cjdE All the best, Cheers Rick

[@smarterworkout]

I call the first one the counting method. Its also good to know your acceleration rate in your vehicle and understand feet/second speed. You also have to look at traction.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Driving Guy Idaho - Thank you for your comment. You are correct my friend. It is good to know how long it takes your vehicle to move through a 4 lane intersection. And yes, traction is going to play a role - especially on ice and snow. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@wahidaahmad3868]

Hi Rick! I recently failed my test only because of this one error.I thought I was taking a safe turn but suddenly a car turned from a hidden road ahead.Could you please do a more detailed video on this as I want to take a retest again this month but understand exactly what a safe distance is especially when my vision is blocked with cars parked on both sides.Thank you

[@vals.2721]

Great video. You are very generous to post these videos. I am anxiously waiting for "how to drive a manual car #4". I had my first lesson yesterday. My instructor was very impressed. My clutch control is not perfect,, but your videos helped me A LOT. I saved 3-4 lessons according to him (at 60 euros per 1.5 hours, that's great news). However, I am finding it incredibly difficult to change down gears. I am on 4th gear approaching a turn.... He tells me to brake to a 2nd gear speed, then clutch down and change to 2nd gear. By the time I am turning, I am supposed to be done with the foot work (just gas of course). I can't do it... So frustrating. I am turning and still trying to change the gear to 2nd :(

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Val S. - thank you for your awesome comment. See, lesson #4 was waiting for your comment and this information. The challenge you're currently having is an easy fix - start setting up for the turn earlier. You need more time to downshift to second gear, so instead of braking approximately 1/2 block, start at about 1 or 11/2 blocks from the turn. That way you have more time to do the work that you have to do to set up for the turn. As well, use the brake to bring the engine rpm down to about 1,000 rpm in a petrol engine to shift down to second gear. I'm working to get the video up for your for tomorrow. If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@groovygrover190]

The smaller your engine, the more difficult this becomes. I know in Europe and particularly UK, people are obsessed with small cars with tiny engines. This means slower speeds for any manoeuvres.

[@itsmesara633]

I consider myself a pretty good driver, and I drive a big truck as well. The only problem I have is judging distance due to my astigmatism in both eyes. This really helped me, but I think I'll make people wait a little longer so I can be safer. :)

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi sarasayshey - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@averie1291]

I was pulling out of my apartment complex turning right and misjudged the gap and pulled out in front of a car, they had to slam on their breaks and honked. It was pretty scary because I was just getting comfortable driving to a few places here (new city). Now I’m hesitant to drive much.

[@TheCharlesJLee1000]

Hi, Rick, my name is Charles, I live in Brooklyn, NY, and I’ve been doing three driving lessons thus far with an driving instructor. My two questions are should my driving lessons be once a week for 10 lessons? My second question here is how do I keep the car straight with leaning on the right side of road with parked cars in narrow road?

[@janceaugustine1966]

Hi rick..I watched all of your videos.helped me lots.i got my licence today.so happy..thank you very much.i am in Alberta snow everywhere roads so icy but I did good.thank you once more.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi jance augustine - that is STUPENDOUS news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, & getn' er' done in the snow. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in Alberta did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?

[@Auraesova]

I've had my license for a few years, and I absolutely love driving and learning new ways to be a better and safer driver. Your channel has been very helpful for me to learn how to do this (e.g. I am now more conscientious of incoming vehicles when stopped on a highway), so I want to thank you for all of your advice. However, I have a question unrelated to this video: I often find in heavy-and-slow traffic, or even stop-and-go traffic, that if I leave a safe following distance to the car in front of me, someone always pulls in front of me (perhaps they interpret my open gap to mean that traffic is flowing faster in my lane). This forces me to have to slow down even more to re-achieve a safe gap, which allows yet ANOTHER vehicle to pull in front of me, ad nauseam. Is there a way to maintain this safe following distance without people taking advantage of it, or do I just keep balancing the risk of a slightly less-safe distance to prevent people from constantly cutting me off?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Hiccups - thank you for your comment and query. I'm a huge advocate of keeping space in front of my vehicle. If people want to take up that space and pull in front, than I just let them. In my experience driving trucks, buses, and cars, I find that it really doesn't take any time out of my day. I just regain the space in front of my vehicle and continue to listen to the audio book on the stereo. And the other way I think of it is for them to go and have their crash somewhere else if they're really in that much of a hurry. And keeping space in front of your vehicle prevents you from being rear-ended: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvKlH2Yd9J0nMU If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Auraesova]

Hey, thanks so much for your reply! I think, then, that it might just be me over-exaggerating the effects of having to slow down for the car lane changing in front of me. Also, "having their crash somewhere else" is a very helpful way to look at it and avoid frustration, haha.

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

Hiccups I call those who pass me and are in too much of a hurry...Trooper Bait...lol

[@Auraesova]

Hahaha, perfect! Actually, just last week, an SUV whipped past me and sped off. A few miles down the road, a trooper was pulling over a vehicle who turned out to be our good friend.

[@smartdrivetest]

Great story! All the best, Cheers Rick

[@misslindacjones2392]

you are the coach i wished i had much earlier. these videos and training are utterly essential. thank you for helping us. its special :)

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Miss Linda C Jones - Thank you for your comment and flattering compliment. We're so happy to hear that the information is proving usefull. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@ericwillis5031]

This channel is great! I have learned a lot from these videos. Everyone should watch these.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Mustang Man - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@wyattandwill12]

Great video. I was watching this because I can see it being a problem on the road test and it’s also something I wonder about while driving otherwise because I’m always wondering if I’m holding up the traffic behind me or just being properly safe. This video has helped me be able to know the balance between too much and too little gap - fortunately even before watching this I was leaning towards wanting too much gap as opposed to too little.

[@Ihatetrack1]

Thank you for this Im a new driver, and im having trouble with judging the gaps. Ive just realized i Just have to be extremely patient. Also to be even more patient in the rain and bad weather. I was making a right turn onto a busy road 50 mph and my car was slipping on the road and not going as I hit the gas. If it slipped anymore i wouldnt have been able to make the turn safely.

[@blacktechno29]

I had a situation once where i had to cross one road and turn onto the next and there was no stop light and i miss judged a small truck, thank goodness it was small, lol, it was coming in the same lane i was turning onto all i heard was the guy beeping is horn and by that time i was starting to brace for impact but the guy was able to swing into the adjacent lane to aviod hitting me. Since then ive always been extra careful at that intersection.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Kevin M - thank you for your comment and information - that really helps out the other smart drivers working to determine gap correctly. Yes, it only takes one mistake to observe more closely and work to correct the error. We're certainly glad you're okay. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@nickicruz3658]

Absolutely correct, calculation, quick responds and determination in a safe manner of the driver in Safe-Gap situation. This one of the best tutorial video in learning how to turn left & right in merging to a highway and freeway in a safe manner. Thanks in million times.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Nicki Cruz - Thank you for your comment and tremendous compliment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@DJDRFUNKJUICE]

Hey Rick just got done watching your video. I see this all the time when I walk to my apartment from wal-greens. Big heavy traffic in my area since is coming off the highway. I live close to the Palms and Rio. Once you google map is a busy area. Great tip. Going to come back when I get my permit around May 7th and my aunt is going to help me along the way. Peace.

[@jesses9553]

Would you recommend sitting in the traffic island and making a two-step left turn? I don’t like making this move. There are several areas were I live that involve making a left (such a a from a parking lot) and crossing oncoming traffic. Tends to be barely enough room to position your vehicle away from the traffic lanes and very difficult to see. Another option is turning right and making a u turn.

[@lankey6969]

Patience is a virtue. But who's got time for virtues now a days? Great video, as always! Thanks Rick!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Lankey Bastard - Thank you for your comment. And yes, too many drivers seem in a hurry these days. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Alexandria816-s5c]

Patience isn’t a virtue. Patience is a weapon. 🙂

[@rylencason4420]

On a four highway with a minimum speed of 30 and a maximum of 55, you need enough time to reach the minimum speed or faster. You don't need to match the traffic immediately , because most drivers will use the left lane to pass you, then you can pick up your speed. On a two lane highway, you do need to match the flow of traffic or 10 miles below the limit or higher, because there are less opportunities to pass.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Rylen - Thank you for your comment and the great information. Most drivers will use the left lane to pass, but aren't always able to move over. These videos too may provide some information that will elaborate: kzbin.info/aero/PL0x-bChcUvwFZC-_2LIavmqjUMNgj_jpq It's always recommended to match the speed of the flow of traffic. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@XeRo333]

I just had to deal with a left handed turn onto a busier street where it was 50mph and was pitch black outside so I couldnt really find a fixed point to determine when to make my turn, so I kinda had to judge it based off how far I could see the person's headlights and where I was waiting. Making left hand turns gets me flustered a lot of the time, so I try to avoid them as much as I possibly can unless there's a light to stop the floe of traffic for that left hand turn or a middle lane for me to turn into so I'm on the road and all I'm waiting on is for the right lane to clear.

[@princessbadong7842]

sometimes when your turning left , and you have to yield, some vehicle they were on the left lane, but they are intended to go straight, be vigilance of their signal.

[@idowuolabisio.264]

Hi Rick. U're doing amazingly good with this tutorials. Thanks

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Idowu Olabisi Oladipo - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@nawendusingh2858]

Please make a video for using the island for left turns.

[@KlimVoroshilov-vg8wz]

Hi Rick - when making a left turn from a side street onto a major road without a stoplight like you did in this video, would it be more convenient to just turn right and make a u turn later?

[@CrisGarcia6]

This is what I was looking for on what I failed on the exam for dangerous maneuver

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Cris Garcia 6 - Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Glad that we could help fill in the gaps and make you get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Hyperstar5]

ME TOO!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Hyper Star - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.

[@tahitinguyen4822]

It's really hard. Because if you miscalculated, the result would be horrible! I had done just that, twice and learned my lesson. Thank you for this video! I think it would be better to be slow and get honked at, than to cause an accident that can be avoided.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Tahiti Nguyen - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@SodASierraMist]

If you lived in Las Vegas, I would personally pay you to teach me how to drive. 💯

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi SodASierraMist - thank you for your lovely comment. And if would be more than happy to help you learn how to drive. But because I don't live in Las Vegas, KZbin is the next best thing. You are going to do awesome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@talcareyifill5937]

Me too....yu have 2 students ..

[@ahelpinghand17]

thanks Rick! The video helped judge the gap a bit better , however I’m still wondering how far does an oncoming car have to be for you to make your left turn safely? At 9:11 there is a red car , it seemed far enough for someone to make their left turn would that be ok?

[@forme3581]

He probably could have made it if he kept on going but since he stopped then he couldn’t go it is sometimes hard to tell how far they are away

[@SasukeUchiha_87]

I was in a accident caused by me I was making a left turn for first time at intersection it was a green light not green arrow it was heavy traffic for me and the line of on coming traffic kept coming so do to pressure when a clearing opened up I went but I miss judge how fast the cars would be coming up when I was making the turn and bam get hit in side so now because of that I have fear of knowing if I have a clear enough gap to make it.

[@Cedspazzin]

Got my license on my first try but would like to become a better driver

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Cedspazzin - Thank you for your comment. You are definitely in the right place my friend. If there is anything further we can do, or if you have questions, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@a.w.1499]

Been getting better as I keep driving, but the last time I misjudged gap wasn't too bad, I was just a little off. So the vehicle I turned out in front of had to only just slow down a little bit. I was like "Oops, crap. Sorry, bud." But I'm glad they were paying attention.

[@pinalloy6505]

thanks for the tips

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Pinalloy - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@matthewbalvers6843]

Sometimes turning left onto a busy road is difficult, in those scenarios, I turn right and go around the block to try again.

[@LidiaHaile-g7l]

Hii Dr Rick i like this video very helpful thanks that is what i was looking for day and night!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Lidia Haile - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@laurao2107]

Hope I get my license one day 😢 I feel so far away from it with my driving anxiety and feel like such a bad driver I hate it when I make mistakes

[@fernandoavellusZ]

Best instructor

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

Rick the lessons for sale are good ideas!!! You are a great teacher and this is a very good subject!

[@smartdrivetest]

Thanks Ladonna - yes there is a lot of organization and addition teaching resources that I can put in a course that I can't do here in the videos. Checklists, questions, closed captions and more detailed information is all available in the course material. Thank you for your kind works and endorsement. That means a lot and helps with the motivation of getting this material up to help people with passing their license and getting a job. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick

[@liamcassidy7451]

Thank you driving Heisenberg

[@christinaha9901]

Hi Rick, thanks for this great video. I was wondering, if two cars are making a left at the same time who has the right of way if it’s one lane both directions? For the driving test is it safer to wait or do you both go at the same time Thanks!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Christina Ha - Apologies for the late response. If 2 vehicles are making a left at the same time, they can go at the same time. The will miss each other in the intersection. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@rexxywealth2751]

God bless you for your good work. Please keep up the good work

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi REXXY WEALTH - Thank you for your comment and compliment. And for your blessings. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@poojagrover3543]

Sir Are u in Vancouver, BC? Are u available to give classes?? I really like your skills.. 👍🏻👏🏼

[@josh3arch31]

Thanks man

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Josh3Arch - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@bigmoneyboss7898]

Thank you once more! This was a very good video can't wait to try this... When you had to go on that 75mph road it scared me very much that's thinking about it

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Big$MoneyBoss - thank you for your compliment. I worked for that video!! 80) In post-production, I realized I misjudged the time on that left-hand turn out onto the highway, but then remembered that spatial orientation is a right-brain activity as described in "Drawing on the Right-Side of the Brain". Right brain activities have no sense of artificial time; that's why you'll hear drivers say they didn't remember the last 20 minutes of driving. Therefore, when turning and concentrating on finding a gap, I was unable to accurately conceive time. Long story shorter, judging gap is comparable to determining following distance - best learned by using time and working with an experienced driver or instructor. How long to the test? All the best, Cheers Rick

[@bigmoneyboss7898]

I have around 2 more weeks but I'm getting so nervous that I may not take it :()

[@smartdrivetest]

Are you asking me to come to Colorado and kick your butt!?! ;-P I believe you are more than ready to take the test. Have you taken any driving lessons? If not, I would encourage you to take a mock road test with a local driving instructor. That will identify things you might need to improve for test day. Don't make me come to Colorado - it'd be a nice drive, but I've got videos to make!! 80) Cheers Rick

[@bigmoneyboss7898]

Yes, I hired a driver instructor.I would like it if you came down here and took the test for me :D

[@smartdrivetest]

LMAO!! You may be nervous, but you've still got your sense of humour!! 80)

[@andrewmansion]

What I don't like, that sometimes there is some dumbass behind you, who is just impatient AF. When he sees small gap, he thinks that you have to move into this gap and free space for him and he starts beeping. Of course he does not give a damn, if I don't have enough skills or if I just have a different judgement. It's my car will crash, not his, just cause he is so god damn impatient.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi andrewmansion - thank you for your detailed comment. What you're explaining is social driving. And yes, you're right, you should not succumb to the pressures of other drivers. If you're not comfortable going, simply don't go. I know that's hard, but you have to take a breath and go when you're ready to go, not when someone else thinks you should go. As you said, you're going to risk a crash. As my driving instructor said: 1) they can wait for you 2) they can crash into you 3) or they can go home. Most of the time, they'll wait and be grumpy!! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@riy99bl90]

andrewmansion ignore such idiots!

[@Aahmed31]

@@smartdrivetest but bcz of judgment i failed my test as he said u took comfortably long time to get good gap and i failed

[@misslindacjones2392]

hi Rick, amazing! it would be amazing to see a video on declines and inclines on the open highway. my nemesis. all the very best :)

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Miss Linda C Jones - Thank you for your comment and suggestion. I'll be sure to add that to the list. Where are you in the world the hills are giving you challenges? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@nathalienoel5661]

Thank you very much!great video.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Nathalie Noel - apologies for the late response, and thank you for your comment. You are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@alexisbrea3698]

if you are turning left and have a green yield circle and there are several oncoming cars turning right, in the lane where you will end your left turn , do you have to yield to those turning right or do you have the right away

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi alexis brea - sorry - I want to clarify what you mean by "green yield circle" - is that an advanced green for left turning traffic? Thanks, Cheers Rick

[@petecardona8203]

Sir, What if there’s an impatient jerk honking you in behind you?

[@inferno1257]

Lmao I wait longer to piss em off even more. Like stfu I'm trying to be safe here

[@jamesoslena6547]

Respect

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi James Oslena - you are most welcome my friend. If we can help further, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@hotwax9376]

OK, but what about judging the gap before the other vehicle reaches the intersection?

[@angeladesigns754]

Thank you so much

[@GirishVenkatachalam]

Thanks a lot

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Girish Venkatachalam - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Baekstrom]

Thank you for converting to kph.

[@talcareyifill5937]

How do I turn a corner...I am a new driver and I tend to slow down am I right ?

[@vanessathegreat4364]

Yes because if you drive to fast you could lose control

[@jewdali1]

Thanks

[@smartdrivetest]

You are most welcome my friend. Cheers Rick

[@TgRico-ju2em]

I love your videos 🙏🏾

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Tg. Rico - Thank you. And we love having you here my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@TgRico-ju2em]

Hey rick, if you are at a light and it turns green can you still turn left or right without the arrow?

[@DANIEL-lt4gw]

I went driving today but when I was going to make a right turn on a red light I couldn’t see the cars coming because there was a bus parked and almost got hit. How can I know when it’s safe to turn

[@alissaride117]

ik this is an old ass comment but you don't have to turn on red, if you can't see enough of the road to see cars coming then don't turn and just wait for green

[@aaroncrudele4094]

I wish I had you in my car for like a week so I can ask all my questions and then I'll feel like more comfortable on the road lol

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi first of all I'm dumb - Thank you for your comment. And it's actually better because you can watch these videos as much as you want, and it will help your driving and preparedness for the road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@hoodnationproductions]

That area at the beginning reminds me of that area north of the military base in gta 5

[@babynamz]

wish i saw this before i failed my test twice from poor gap judgments. hopefully i pass on my third time

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Janine Namoro - You're going to do awesome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@ashleyjoyce1882]

Next test is in October

[@knq1]

Why did you have a piece of paper on your hood at 3:00?

[@knq1]

Just saw in another video why. It's to have a visual marker for the center of your vehicle.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi King - Thank you for your comment. Yes, it was suggested by a smart driver to mark the centre of the hood as you said. The piece of paper wore out and I now have a toy truck named 'Tuc the Truck' Much more classy than the piece of paper. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@deem6455]

Rick i am still not clear on the counting....if 8 sec gap is all i need...anything more will result in my being marked on road test as a delay turn...if i am waiting to turn left do i turn anytime within that 8 sec before oncoming vehicle reaches interesection?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Deta M - Thank you for your query. The safe gap is something that is experiential, and you need a mentor of driving instructor to help you learn that part of driving. It is not something that lends itself to a fixed formula. I would counsel you to get help, and with a mentor or professional work on this aspect of driving. And I'm not sure how far along your are in your training, but I suggest working on the fundamentals. See the exercises in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnvTfn6hrKqbrqs If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

(01:08) Captions: "judgE"

[@largealmond3085]

I don't even bother making left turns on semi busy two way streets if there isn't a stop light/controlled intersection 😂 I'll just make a right turn, I hate the pressure of cars behind me and I suck at judging gaps

[@Bbcbaptistchurch]

round-abouts are brutal for judging gap for a 45 foot bus

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Paul Tingley - thanks for your comment. Yes, roundabouts can be challenging for larger vehicles. This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiwaYh9m8yYg8k I had a bus in Bacchus Marsh, Australia, that I couldn't get into reverse and got stuck in the roundabout for about 3 minutes before it finally went into reverse so I could manoeuvre around the roundabout. Indeed! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@KillermanV3]

Big money boss

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi KillermanV3 - Thank you for your comment. And that dude is prolific here...eh!?! Give me a topic idea, and I'll make a video for you my friend. ;0) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@chrisyeung1492]

Failed for not taking a gap

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Chris Yeung - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@chrisyeung1492]

@@smartdrivetest Hey I was driving with my dad today and I was going to turn left onto a small road, usually, I have to wait for the cars before I go but they person waved me to turn and I went. If I was taking my road test should I have gone?

[@sherwinmoquia204]

tommy lee jones

[@jesseslewitzke2906]

How do you not get freaked out and hit the brakes when someone suddenly makes a turn right in front of you just seconds away while ur going down the road especially on busy streets and roads? That’s me by the way.

[@daxdowney5230]

It actually took you 15 seconds to get up to 90kph

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Dakota Downey - Thank you for your comment. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@KimberlyGritten]

Yes, I am the #1 driver. 😂

[@rodriguez7198]

Rick, can you be my husband! 😋💕

[@jewdali1]

In such situations , better have a V8 engine . Thank you

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Salvador Dali - I agree with the bigger motor for those situations; that's why I won't drive a 4-cylinder unless it's a manual transmission. And I couldn't afford the petrol for a V-8 at this current juncture...but soon. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick

[@samsungj7core898]

Hi Rick, Can you please speak slowly ?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Samsung J7core - Thank you for your feedback. All the videos have closed caption which should help my friend. If you find one that isn't completed, drop us a note and we'll get that done for you. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@kenfeab]

. u r fine , but pls talk little slowly.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Isayas Hailu - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And there are closed captions on the video which will help. If there isn't closed caption, drop me a note and I'll get those done for you my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@nguyenphandoanh5776]

thanks so much

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi NGUYEN PHAN DO ANH - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick