Learner Driver's First Motorway Lesson - How does he do?

[@MeghoRoddur]

Passed my test 6 months ago, drove 5 hours to London few months ago, still watching this. So many things to learn, as a driver you never stop learning. Richard is a brilliant teacher.

[@melward9999]

Your videos are incredible. I used to suffer from terrible driving anxiety but it's now massively reduced thanks to your videos. 👏👏👏

[@Arafat-Egyptian]

Yes , I agree 👍💯❤

[@FAASNUKENDOV]

I find that having a fear of something is a lack of understanding on the subject. I used to be scared of clowns until I found out it was just some guy dressed in a suit. The clown face still unnerves me but having this understanding helps me to rationalise it. Keep studying melward! It's the path out of the darkness of fear. Amazing video !!!

[@melward9999]

@@FAASNUKENDOV you are absolutely right. That's exactly what it is. Knowledge is power 🙌😊

[@comfortzone5618]

Hoping to reduce my anxiety aswell! This as prevented me from driving for years

[@azharU041]

Richard mate there's no instructor who explains and teaches in such a calm and patient way, respect to u my bro ❤❤

[@dangerouspea]

I was waiting for that moment for so long, but here it is: I PASSED! (3rd time is a charm) Your videos helped me greately to understand how the car works and some tips stayed with me until now. Even after I passed I will remain your subscriber and will continue to watch your videos as you are a NATIONAL TREASURE! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@BALHAM69]

0:06 this is exactly what Learners want to hear from their teacher driving instructor. Good positivity and good vibes from you Richard. 💜

[@vivienclogger]

Dom is a great guy at work and I'm really pleased he passed. He now has his own car and drives to work! 😊

[@stylishsannigrahi]

The details, information ,calmness ..absolute gem . I have passed my exam in August but still watch every single video of yours . Keep up the brilliant work.

[@pmw3839]

Best instructor on KZbin. Lots of useful information all the time. Must be hard work for you, but very helpful for us.

[@karenhampson1887]

Wow he was so calm! I was scared just watching it. Great job both of you!

[@tobyashbrook7315]

Passed my test first time with 2 minors just under 2 weeks ago. Thanks Richard for these insightful and concise videos - really helped affirm things my instructor had taught me and were amazing refreshers to watch the morning of my test.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@robinhearn491]

Passed first time today! Wacthing Lots of these vids has taught me lots about the subtleties of driving and really helped get me through a rainy rush hour morning in Tottenham, cheers!

[@camUK77]

I passed first time on the 29th. I thought I'd drop by to say thank you, since your videos helped me alot along the journey!

[@AllMightHloni]

You're a darn good instructor, if everyone on the roads was like you I swear we would have less road accidents, keep doing a good Job

[@lizwilson8020]

Brilliant thank you as always. About to take my son out for his first motorway lesson. I watched this and made notes thank you!

[@anisanuur7349]

i would like to say thank you! i have watched your videos and have passed my test today with only 4 minors Thanks

[@oliversdouglas]

recently got my first car after 7 years of not driving since my test and your videos (along with Clearview Driving) have been fantastic for helping me get my confidence back and I'm now feeling really good again. Never got to drive on a motorway during my lessons and I'm trying to get myself mentally ready to do them in the next month or two for longer drives and this video is so useful. A lot of the things that worry me feel much more chill now, I think the key is to now to give them a go!

[@dragxngaming248]

40:26 I have driven on this slip road before as a newish driver and this caught me out as well, thankfully it was quiet so I can merge easily, but there is absolutely no merge signs whatsoever apart from a 150m length of broken white line usually lasts 3-5 seconds to suddenly merge.

[@scott1245]

I agree , I regularly use that slip road road, South Mimms onto A1M and I see people caught out all the time.

[@limitededition8378]

May sir get the strength and courage to continue teaching❤🇱🇰

[@NessieS93]

Domas did incredibly well! I understand why there is a lot of information shared but he must’ve been so overwhelmed!

[@georgesotiriou7051]

I though he said dumbass

[@stephentodd7538]

Past my test today (28/12/23) with 3 minors thanks for the vids help a lot

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@katrinini]

I passed my test today on my second attempt. Your videos helped me tons after failing for first time, today just felt like taking passenger on a ride 😊

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@shadowrider-xg7vs]

Perfect timing just passed today 🎉 because of your channel and now a motorway lesson video deffinatly gonna watch a few times .

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@sejaldhaduk5613]

I passed my test yesterday with 2 minors, thank you so much, I learnt a lot from your videos

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@mimiaj7019]

I passed today with 2 minors. Your videos helped me to prepare and gave me so much confidence. Thanks for your hard work.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@KevReillyUK]

I watched Domas on the roundabouts video and it doesn't surprise me in the least to hear that he passed his test. There was a calm confidence to his driving and he absorbs information quickly and accurately. Out of curiosity, what method does everyone use to judge the offset on their speedometer? Over the years I've used a stand-alone sat-nav, two mobile phones and a GPS-equipped dashcam that have all agreed with each other. So I treat any GPS as the gold standard, and that puts my current car's speedo at 2-3mph high between 30 and 70. But of course the GPS aren't truly calibrated either, or at least not in any way that's traceable by the end user. Short of being clocked by the police using a calibrated gun, what's the best method? Maybe do constant speed point-to-point on a straight road and time it? Big error bars there though. (In the 1970s and 1980s my father used to claim authoritatively that "all speedos read high by 5%" but I've no idea where that figure came from. Bloke down the pub, probably, which is what we used before Google.)

[@kahlduncan949]

Passed my test today thank you for all your videos ❤🎉

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@joedry1774]

I've been driving for nearly 2 years now and your videos were a massive help and I still tune in and watch them. Also, I'm in the North of England and the main motorway near me is the A1M, quite incredible how long the A1 is.

[@yorkyfozzy2867]

A1 starts in London and ends in Princes Street in Edinburgh. It used to be the main north to south road before the M1 was built and is part of the old Roman Road out of London.

[@imanolgutierrez4324]

Surprising instructor, very calm and informative.

[@DrivingSchoolWA]

Happy channel's Birthday, mate. Greetings from down under!

[@NNNedlog]

These videos are so helpful to us beginners. Thanks for all you do

[@jordanharvey2684]

Passed my test today with 1 minor, just believe in yourself! Goodluck everyone who has there test!

[@Ege_A]

Thanks for all of these videos, they are so helpful.

[@LS-ex9nn]

Thank you so much, Richard. This motorway lessons through a new learner on the driver's seat rewarded me a lot of the reality varied from the veterans as you of the demonstration previously released, especially Domas was honestly showing how he tried with efforts to keep the vehicle sticked to the center while floating to one side was happening from time to time. The reminders with easy-to-catch phrases, such as "the water the air…“ or " breathing space…", as well as your analysis right on the spot as the vehicles on dynamics are so much helpful for me to scan the road collecting useful information for me to interact with all the rest of the vehicles related to my moving vehicles, instead of simple rules and principles . Anyway, I appreciate of your talkative attitude to share us your observations, analysis and hints❤ Thanks a lot, Domas🌻

[@Bloodrayne800]

I had 2 full lessons on dual carriageways and motorways and it made it so much easier to do them after I passed. They are easy once you have the confidence. I think motorway lessons should be mandatory and people should be tested on them

[@AndreGeorgiou]

Preparing for my first big journey (400 miles each way) in 2 weeks and this video helped a lot. Thanks!

[@melissamcdonald1601]

Thank you so much for this video motorways are one thing I’m nervous about as a new driver 😊

[@targettmark88]

Thank you Richard i really needed this video very very informative i learned alot, and excellent driving young man :)

[@Stallzyx]

Ooh this will be quite useful. Had my license since 2016 now but have only driven on the motorways a few times. Honestly joining off slip road and coming to a complete crawl in traffic are the two most sketchy things from my few experiences

[@tom3127]

Thanks for putting these videos up they are so helpful.

[@NickHudson2]

You are an incredible instructor Richard I’m a license holder but always find your videos really interesting, informative and a great watch too👌 Well done Domas on the pass some impressive lane changes there keeping the car nice and stable 👍

[@finalscore2983]

Hey, I had my first motorway lesson earlier today. Nothing massively exciting happened except I accidentally shifted into 2nd instead of into 4th at 50mph as I was coming off. Put the revs up to 7000 and jerked us forwards for a split second until I stamped on the accelerator. I'm just grateful it wasn't into 1st. My instructor just laughed at me when I was apologising.

[@NOSHEDMANTIS]

These things happen.. I'm learning atm and dreading going above 30mph lol 😅 I hope that his laughing was to relieve the tension and calm you down rather than to make fun of you :)

[@FAASNUKENDOV]

Amazing video! Amazing teacher and an amazing student. Thankyou for your content , I really do appreciate it.

[@don.frank.g9737]

My test this morning wow.i used to fear driving practise oooh now am coool

[@daviemac9925]

That was super Domas, sure there were a couple of drifts here and there, good practice will get rid of that then there'll be no stopping you, you'll be passing me on the A 72!! Some pretty awful weather too, good luck with your driving.

[@SuperTylerMan11]

As an American driver in the US (Interstate Highway System), I can tell you, we don't know how to use 3 lane highways like at all, compared to 2 lane (for the most part). What's interesting is that it seems everyone is following the rules on the UK Motorways, while in American Interstate Highway System, we kind of go wherever we want in any lane, as long as were following the speed limit Americans Drive on the Right side of the roadway, just so people who drive on the left don't get confused on what I say.... There are left lane laws in almost every state (which basically state that you need to be in the right lane, unless if you are passing on the left lane), but they are often rarely enforced. Good example is Memorial Day Weekend 2024. In New York State during that weekend alone for traveling, 3,076 tickets were issued for speeding, but there were no reports on left lane hogs. Now many people on 2 lane roadways know that the left lane is for passing, and right lane is where you must be in at all times, but sometimes, you get people in the left lane that just do not pass, and causes a huge backup, and disrupts the traffic flow. For middle lane laws, no state (as i know of, please double check) have no laws on middle lane hogs. You are allowed to be in the right X amount of lanes on the highway, unless if you are passing them on the left lane. So with roads with 4+ lanes, you have cars basically everywhere, sitting in lanes, and they are all just going around each other passing on the right and left. Just thought this would be interesting to share with UK viewers watching. If any of you UK people reading this that drove in America, or any American driver reading this, you know exactly what I am talking about

[@GrahamRead101]

Great video. Cars that sit in middle or outer lanes are the worst - see so many, they seem completely unaware. Conversely trying to maintain a braking gap is often a challenge as cars constantly fill it.

[@limitededition8378]

Watch your driving practice video every day. Today I passed my driving test thanks sir i am from sri Lanka

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@limitededition8378]

@@ConquerDriving i am from 🇱🇰

[@LordVestik]

Awesome video! Your videos have really helped me with general driving knowledge.

[@tango4271]

Great video, shows me driving on similar roads I will need to take to visit my dad when I pass

[@SoftwareDEVP]

I started watching your video , and m'y driving skill have improuve a lot

[@roscotte]

Put some RainX on your windshield, you won't need the wipers at all on motorway, even under heavy rain. It will remain almost clear like there's no rain, water won't stick to the glass, the difference is amazing.

[@beckygreen9951]

This was a fantastic video, thank you so much!

[@391Tournado]

21:35 that type of junction is called an Interchange

[@enemycrab9229]

I will typically check my blind spot during most motorway lane changes other than when overtaking lorries and large vehicles, and when it's blatantly obvious there's nothing in my vicinity. Cars can hide behind b- and c-pillars, and if you don't have good visibility or blind spot mirrors, you might not spot them unless you check over your shoulder - especially if they're keeping pace with (or undertaking) you. This is often the case in speed control areas like the A14-M11 crossover when most drivers are doing approx. 70mph with only minor speed differences.

[@sarvindrunglall]

Wow that's was amazing 👏🏻 Great video for beginners

[@premraghvani]

Learner driver here - motorways are by far my favourite roads with my instructor (had to go down them to get to my previous test centre lol) - albeit the motorwaus in Greater Manchester do get very interesting (dodgy designs)

[@khabibtheeagle1007]

You are a great teacher 💯💯💯💯💯

[@TopicalEssay]

Congratulations to Domas for passing!

[@UTK37]

Guess he really ain't a "Domas"

[@AndyGrouch]

He will be a good driver. He drives already like a pro.

[@Dean256]

I remember when I was just about to go for my test years ago and my instructor asked me “when do you need your fog lights on” and me being a little nervous said (like a farmer) “When it be foggy…” I couldn’t believe I said it. I passed by the way… 😂 PS you are a very good driving instructor. You remind me of Ashley Hart in Liverpool…

[@EppingForest304]

Very helpful to see a motorway lesson 👍

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

28:41 what does the black circle on the white square mean?

[@Lalabaster]

Im still a novice driver and i cant drive for more than 2 hours. I do get overwhelmed and make minor silly mistakes. My brain needs to catch up a bit more 😅 in time with prac ✌️ great vid.

[@Drew-Dastardly]

Missing a motorway junction on some of them up north can be very traumatic. I remember missing one on the M6. Ok, no problem just turn around at the next junction. Except that is 11 miles away. Turning it around means 22 miles of travel with a petrol tank running on fumes. LOL. The good old days.

[@jampopoy18]

Wow my hearing failed me, but gave me a laugh. I heard you said "Today, dumbass will....". Then read the name. LOL

[@bobuk5722]

Hi, it is legal in Scotland according to the .GOV web site. Worried about slip roads? Speed is your friend! Quickly get up to the same speed as vehicles on the motorway - that is what the slip road is there for. Signal right, use your mirrors, look a little to the right and aim for a gap in the traffic, speed up or slow down as necessary. What you do not want to do is finish up stopped at the end of the slip road which is probably what is worrying you. You need to be assertive, not aggressive. If you have to wait until you have passed the practical test then take an experienced driver with you in the front passenger seat for the first few motorway merges and listen and follow what they say. The really BIG mistake is driving too slowly. Match speed with a gap!

[@hashimsiddiqi4901]

I passed today thanks to your videos honestly if I could meet you and shake your hand I would thank you 🎉

[@CountRegis]

Ahh super short merging lines, it’s like merging on the BQE in NYC, as well as extremely curved exit ramps that go from 55mph to 20mph or even 15mph in no time. You really have to start slowing down as soon as you’re in the exit lane, waaaay ahead of the ramp.

[@abbreviateTome]

I thought learner drivers couldn't drive on motorways. has the law changed? this is awesome.

[@brianfearn4246]

This rule changed a few years ago. Learner drivers with a provisional driving licence can now drive on motorways as long as they are supervisd by a registered dvsa driving instructor in a vehicle fitted with dual controls .

[@B41DY]

You saying about shutting people out to concentrate that's something I've learned to do myself my way of looking at it is road first conversation second

[@humma3655]

“Steer with your bum and not with your nose” such an underrated tip

[@HobbyAsylum]

I learned a lot from this video!

[@droneworld2312]

Surely you can turn of the cruise control with a button also as well as hitting the break

[@grindnshinemedia]

I live neer cambridge ! Drove through it on my last lesson

[@moverperfect]

At 31:18, I thought it was forbidden to change lanes whilst inside a tunnel?

[@JupiterMan12.000]

I Upshift at 2.500-3.000 RPM under normal Circumstances When Merging onto the Highway I Rev the Car Up Higher 3.000-4.000 RPM to Pick Up Speed.

[@leopard6554]

Thank you 😊 Please put the suggestion links in the description box. We cannot see them on mobile devices.

[@wrightwoodwork]

The part when settling of from the layby . I would also make sure anyone in lane 1 has the opportunity to use lane 2 saftey. Also if driving and if see someone needing to set off from a laybye use lane 2 if you can to reduce risk. Never think its the person pulling out has to make safe. It is everyones responsibility. Really nice driving in horrible conditions

[@CrazyInWeston]

No, its YOUR responsibility setting off from a lay by into lane 1. Not anyone elses. Its YOU to judge the gap and to get up to speed, not anyone behind seeing you make a manouvre of setting off and changing lanes to help you. Everything is on YOU. The same applies when merging from a slip road to the Motorway (Even a Dual Carriageway if its a GSJ (Grade Separated Junction). The fact most drivers see the hazards and move over to help you join is actually a gesture. There is no law requirement for them to do so. If you pull out and have a collision because the other driver didnt change lanes it would be 100% your fault.

[@wrightwoodwork]

@CrazyInWeston you are obviously a poor driver . I suggest handing in your licence in. Yes you have a responsibility to make sure its safe, but you also have a responsibility to make safe for others and if that means moving over to make safe do it. You are obviously a selfish twat on the road

[@anubhavgupta3370]

Excellent video

[@MsSecretPoet]

This is a really great video as a learner wanting to do a motorway lesson soon! Could you explain the drive with your bum, not your nose regarding positioning/ taking bends at approx 44mins more? Never heard it described like that. Thanks for all your content and help!

[@SBridge11100]

I was taught to check blind spot when changing lane on any type of road

[@itsteganx]

You have amazing videos and I have been recently binge watching due to me starting lessons. However. I feel in this video particularly there was a lot of information you were giving him, whilst it's his first time on the motorway too.. I just felt like giving him a couple of mins in silence to adjust to his speed, weather conditions etc.. I felt like this was very overloading for him.

[@lindanorris1817]

Fantastic video 🎉thank guys 💁‍♂️💙🌎👏

[@humarachannelhumarinews1885]

Hi very nice video thank you

[@ankledsquid]

I think it should be mandatory for learners to go on the motorway before the test, i think it makes you a much more aware driver

[@tonywalls1728]

Your videos are really helpful. The only little thing that could use some feedback would be the amount of talking especially on motorways or dual carriageways. Important points need to be made, it's not a problem but if it's nonstop, it can be a little distracting and take away from what we learn Thanks for making these though, learned loads from you!

[@goldenegg000]

the way you said Domas sounded very sus. poor dude :

[@theludixblaster]

lol "dumb ass"

[@Destro7000]

After 28:58 "Don't lean on the tyres too much" - what does this mean and why?

[@user-mv5zt8qd9l]

Don't corner so quick that you can feel the car pulling sideways - that puts excess strain on the tyres and can even put you at risk of losing control of the car completely in poorer conditions.

[@ConquerDriving]

What user-mv5zt8qd9l has said. The more you feel you're leaning in the car, the more you're asking from the tyres and there is only so much they can do.

[@Mets3D]

I think this video is extremely useful, but I would go crazy if I was trying to concentrate and my instructor was non-stop talking. :D I hope the student here knew what he was going into when agreeing to help record a video for youtube! The day before their exam, too, wow. I'm a bit surprised actually that a day after going on the highway for the first time he would already be taking the exam. I'm going on a highway first next week, and my exam is still 2 months off.

[@milels6917]

Richard could you tech on a nice summer day when I can really see the roads because it’s what I need right now I’m suffer with driving anxiety and I have to take on driving more now my husband no longer can

[@Hellofa6ird]

Watching the heavy rain on motorway in his makes me greatful of my decision to get my glass hydrophobic treated 😳

[@Cernold]

Never had been on motorway during my driving course, I think three was no need for that, you just need to know basic rules like actually accelerating to motorway speed when you are entering motorway etc.

[@stanleythevan]

He went from 2nd gear to 6th gear when going fast. Can you do that???

[@trippywalrus]

On the slip road? He went from 4th to 6th which you absolutely can do

[@droneworld2312]

Motorways are easy you just have to concentrate and think quicker, things can happen a lot quicker, and there is a risk of becoming tired.

[@CoolStoryBro455]

Great name, Domas

[@kaicallaghan1378]

how do you know/find out what my actual speedo reads/how far over the speed it is?

[@gordonfreeman5958]

Sat nav might help

[@bricknplay]

Hey Richard, I am interested in the 1.4 Tsi engine you have in the Leon. It seems to have a cambelt, but I only remember them having scary timing chains. I would really appreciate it if you would let me know the engine code, located on the car body in the trunk. Thanks in advance! Greetings ✌️

[@bulzika]

Is cruise control safe when it's raining? I was taught that it isn't due to the risk of aquaplaning.

[@chishek1710]

exactly what I was thinking ... I have been driving for 30 years and always think using Cruise Control in wet is a " no no".

[@CrazyInWeston]

I know 2 things you mustnt do when aquaplaining. Thats braking and turning the steering wheel. The best thing is let nature take its course and control the vehicle afterwards. Its like skidding on ice, you cant do anything.

[@bulzika]

@@CrazyInWeston Apart from not breaking, you also shouldn't accelerate. Just let your foot off the gas/break, keep steering to the direction you want to go, and wait until you have control. However, CC may decide that you need more gas/break when you're aquaplaning, that's where the danger comes from. Although I'm not sure if newer CC systems have some measures against it

[@ConquerDriving]

Cruise control should cut out immediately if you start to lose traction. But it's best not to use it in very poor conditions with standing water. Normal British wet and drizzle is fine.

[@mornwind318]

I kinda wish we had mirrored videos for us driving on the """"wrong"""" side 😅 maybe I'll find some extension to do just that

[@CrazyInWeston]

Errr... Why not just blind spot check after a mirrors check everytime you want to change lanes?? Dont need a mirrored video for that just cos drive on otherside of the road, its common sense!

[@saundersdachicken6197]

14:18 lorry in a "blind spot"?