Meeting Oncoming Traffic | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video includes: * 0:06 Introduction * 1:16 Who has the priority? * 2:22 How to use the MSM routine * 3:54 Wider roads * 6:10 Residential areas * 8:30 Summary

[@addyybrown4661]

Advance Driving School pls make a video about how to drive straight. I tend to drift to the left or right when driving. Am kinda scared of oncoming vehicles

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We are writing a video about maintaining the correct road position - so stay tuned!

[@addyybrown4661]

Advance Driving School tnx

[@hussainkhan4928]

Advance Driving School hi do you think I need to find another driving instructor. I am currently doing driving lessons with RED and they going well. On 4th July 2018 I needed to cancel my driving lesson because my work contacted me and said they need me ASAP because it's busy and they need staff. I told my instructor and he said that's fine I cancel it but I have to charge you for that lesson as it was a short notice as I need to tell him within 48 hours. I have to pay £49 and it's not my fault that the place I work was busy and they needed me in.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

But it's not your instructors fault that his time was wasted. How would you like it if your work kept saying 'we don't need you today' and you couldn't earn money. Of course, it's not your fault either so it might be worth asking your instructor if they would accept half of the amount? Or ask your work to pay as it's their fault? It's a tricky one...

[@auroraskye8730]

The visual effects in this video are absolutely stunning you really feel as you are practically driving the vehicle yourself. What more could anyone wish for in a driving tutorial.

[@MickeyCool30]

Thanks for these videos. Find them so useful. I have only had 6 lessons, but already met oncoming traffic, find it scary first time I did it but I am finding the more you do it, the more you get used to it, thats the same with everything. Its all practice and knowing what to do and when. It takes time. There is so much to remember from theory and applying to practice, everybody learns differently, different rates.. I seem to be good at steering but its everything else I struggle with. I am a anxious person anyway and at start of lessons I get anxiety, but my instructor just said dont worry and keep calm and do it gradually and it really helped calm my nerves for rest of lesson. I know in time it will be second nature. Partly I think I am still thinking inside the car as well as outside, when I start thinking outside more I will get better. I am finding its a skill in itself when to stop and when to go when meeting oncoming traffic

[@miyajay2984]

This video helped me sooo much you dont understand.. i always became hesitant when meeting oncoming vehicles.. as soon as i watched this video and applied it to my driving, It literally clicked! Thank you so much Passed today first time with 6 minors!😀

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Very well done! 😃👍🏼

[@donnabrothers3152]

Fantastic clip, this is one of the most knowledgeable clips I've watched (newly driving & have watched many)

[@georgiacastilla3206]

Today I passed on my third attempt despite thinking I had failed during the test, I had 11 minors for silly things.. I thank you for posting such understandable content on your channel, your videos have helped me so much and changed the way I now drive and I will continue to watch.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Wooo! Well done 🚙😃

[@mtipetmalinda6271]

Thanks alot! For your wonderful videos, has really changed my driving experience. Continue helping the millions out there.

[@cek4324]

WISH MY USELESS INSTRUCTOR TAUGHT ME ALL THIS BEFORE HE SENT ME TO MY TEST :(

[@Estherc91]

Same hereeee 😞😭😭😭😭

[@Ummemad10]

@@Estherc91 oh no. I have from AA

[@Zola_zoltan]

Your videos are so helpful because here in India the driver is on the right side too but i dont understand hindi. This is by far the best channel I've seen :) thank you

[@770-s8p]

I confi tswh em tunah

[@nagzvevo4635]

Another well shown and thought out video. Perfecto! Love the Music too! 👌🏻😁

[@4ugust_iz_silly]

Failed my exam serious fault for Clearance with 3 minors. Im gutted!😭 I wish i watched this video before my exam.Very well explained! Thank you😊

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Adequate Clearance | Learn to drive: Basic skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/eajFkoaLgLRkmLc 👍🏼

[@alexwells]

fantastic video, really liked the 'drivers eye view' sections, showing what you can see in the mirrors etc is a brilliant idea in fact what would be really useful is a video on how to tell if its safe changing lanes - showing this drivers eye view & mirrors to see when its safe & when its not thank you for all the videos, they are really helpful

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Alex Wells Thanks for the comment! We liked the new camera view as well, and we will be using it more in the future. It’s not exactly what you asked for, but if you haven’t already watched it take a look at our ‘Effective Mirror Checks’ video as it has a section on safe lane changes 👍🏼

[@alexwells]

i will do thank you :)

[@rogerpowell6883]

Love the well thought through video on meet traffic

[@dudetteburgman8861]

These roads cause anxiety. My instructor had to stop the car because I tried to squeeze through where there were double parked cars and an oncoming car. I'm normally on two wheels so i would usually get through! I've got to be really careful with this!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That's actually a fairly common occurrence, as it takes a little while to get used to the amount of space we need to safely drive a car through. If you're not sure, stopping is the safest option!

[@kimyangKo]

no 1 explained sharp turnings like you.. Its Thrilling

[@sukumarray6291]

Good teaching method..nice video... valuable tips for learners and to be experienced driver..... thank you very much... please focus many videos for comfortable driving...

[@harrytom3070]

Amazing videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@viesun9738]

Your Beautiful channel is Perfect 😀and sooo helpfull!!..Many thanks !!!☀️🌺👍

[@lordwellmeta8071]

Thank you so much for this tutorial 🙏

[@sadmansakib1392]

Today I passed my test on first attempt with 3 minors. Thank you Guys for ur videos which helped me lot.3 months back I had zero experience on driving 🥰

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done for passing so quickly!

[@mattowensrees]

(Matt Owens Rees) An excellent video Interpreting what a driver may mean when he flashes his lights is always problematical. As you say, it should only be an indication of one's presence. In the UK it can often be ambiguous: "I'm coming through" or " I'm letting YOU through" In Thailand, where I now live it always means "I'm coming through". Obviously, that can't be assumed in other countries. Best to take it as an indication of presence only. It a good feature of driving here though as it's not ambiguous. Apart from that, Thai drivers are not that reliable or skilled. 2nd highest road death rate in the world. flashing

[@rajuparmar1862]

Superb explain and driver view

[@redmanadventure1123]

Thank u so much I will always watch your vids its so helpful

[@HM-hi2jr]

Can you do a video on when exactly to check mirrors, i know you have done one already but can you do one where you are driving around and do a full guide on what mirrors to check

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Good idea - we’ll add it to our list.

[@HM-hi2jr]

Advance Driving School thank you!

[@MohsinKhan-lq9no]

outstanding channel!

[@al-anoud-123]

A mazing video learned a lot in a couple of minutes.

[@sultanazizi688]

so much help full video, even i passed my thoury , i didn't understand

[@OfficialJayGyft]

Love the vedios.... very good quality...keep it up..love your channel n all your hard work will pay off

[@OfficialJayGyft]

I'm watching from Jamaica....

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Wow! I guess your weather is a lot better than ours right now (1°C). Do your road rules differ from ours much?

[@OfficialJayGyft]

It does alot more potholes n more crazy drivers.... otherwise no..I think we copied our road code from the British... which are you guys if I'm correct

[@lynns2718]

Fantastic video it's very helpful.Can you give a tip at the end of video when should we use indicator when overtaking cars,I'm very confused sometimes about the indicator.Thanks so much

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The use of the indicators when passing parked cars is optional and down to your judgement of whether it will be useful to others or not. We usually indicate if we need to stop behind a parked car (so others know we aren’t parked) but don’t if we can keep rolling (as our road position shows others what we are doing) HTH 👍🏼

[@MickeyCool30]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thats helped enormously as usually when I passed parked cars I havent but now I know if I have to stop behind a car to let cars go I would indicate, like my instructor told me today and I know why now to let people know I am not parked, cheers 👍

[@hafeezkhan5112]

Thank you so much for best videos

[@TS-yy6jb]

Thank you..very useful!

[@a.856]

Thanks 👏

[@gen3460]

Great helpful video for learners !

[@zakirabegum8191]

Thank you for your helpful videos,I'm still confused about the meeting traffic,I can't judge on the road.please give more detail.Thank you

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Have you seen this video? Meeting Traffic In Double Parked Streets | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHqYoHmcq7amh5o

[@thegonjishkgonjishk1800]

Thank you this was super helpful

[@lana.x265]

Very interesting 🙏

[@bushraahmed7491]

Great video with good explanation. I need more practice on this and my instructor has said I need to my mirrors effectively when changing speed and direction. For example - if there are parked cars on the left (WHICH MIRROR DO I LOOK INTO FIRST)?? Is it centre mirror? I need to know the sequence and right steps as it confuses me and the same for the left if cars are parked on the right hand side. Which mirror? Also what if cars are parked on both sides.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We always check the centre mirror first (as it shows the most) and then the correct side mirror. This video might help: When to check your mirrors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjCkHuVmtaUpsU 👍🏼

[@asad7867]

Hi would you be able to do a video on how to change lanes safely on dual carriageways using side mirrors and interior mirrors how do i know if it is safe gap? Thank you

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Hi. We show lane changes for overtaking on our ‘effective mirror checks’ and ‘driving on motorways’ videos if that helps?

[@hussainkhan4928]

Thanks for this video it's very helpful and can you tell me what gear you need to to be when approaching Road humps please. Also these video are very helpful I struggled with meeting oncoming traffic as I struggle with finding a space to use to let the car pass.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Road / speed humps are usually best approached in 2nd gear at about 10-15 mph :-)

[@hussainkhan4928]

Advance Driving School That's great thanks for your help and quick reply. :)

[@VandelayH]

Hi there. In a meeting situation when there are cars parked on your side of the road, what is a good reference point for steering into a space between cars, to let another oncoming car pass?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

There isn’t any kind of reference point for this situation, as the size of the gap will be different each time. With practice and experience you will know how big a gap you need. 👍🏼

[@TheAnALee]

It would be nice if we can see the mirror the other side too Thanks so much

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

These two videos might help: Effective Mirror Checks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIbUp3-LjM1-q7c Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre Routine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGanfnqwoa6tibs

[@TheRogueDM]

I failed my 2nd test because of an uphill residential road with parked cars on both sides. There were barely any gaps I could pull into with a long stream of traffic coming down towards me. We could just about pass each other but I got too close to the parked cars on my left so the examiner had to intervene. Any tips for this, as it's a road close to the test centre so will probably do it again...

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We always recommend leaving a ‘doors width’ gap to any parked car. If we can’t leave this much space then we must slow right down or even stop. If you think it might be a squeeze to fit through a gap, just stop as it’s not worth the risk. 👍🏼

[@TheRogueDM]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Well hey, I passed this time and took my time more in residential areas! :D

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Wooo! Well done! 🚙👍🏼😃

[@devineolubakin2976]

That's something I struggle with in my lessons

[@DeeSock]

Hi, nice video. I wondered about an usual meeting situation, if there are 300 feet of obstructions my side of the road should I wait for an oncoming car 590 feet away? As I will obstruct them eventually when we both travelled 295 feet. The reason I ask is that I would be waiting *much* longer for them to reach me than if they waited for me.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It is rare for the road to be obstructed for that long without any kind of pulling in space. However, if so, then you should wait if the other car has priority.

[@DeeSock]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you so much

[@md.morshedalam1079]

Right side you were using HUD. what kind of device(black round with green light) were you using at the center or the windshield inside the car?(@ 0:16/9:20) what does it work? please let me know. i wanna buy. Thanks in advance.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It's called a ControlPAL - we reviewed it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWO1haVnas6qkKM

[@mindfulbody4757]

Which part of Englands you guys live? The roads and houses looks so clean and no bumps in the roads!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We live in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - and we love it here!

[@abubakerhawas1112]

Many thanks for your

[@jamink28]

Hi what are the devices that you have on the dash? I can see that one is a Speedometer... what brand is it and would you recommend?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

One is a G-force meter to show how smooth we are driving (review on our channel) and the other is a head-up display that plugs into the cars OBD socket. Both are worth considering. 👍🏼

[@fridayayomoh7301]

Wow very nice video, i already su subscribed to ur channel

[@jyotiyadav4837]

At 8:25 pedestrian was already stepped on road,don't we need to stop for him to cross road?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video was filmed before the change to the Highway Code. If that happened now, and it was safe to do so we would consider stopping.

[@ericcoyoca1852]

tanx so much its very usefull

[@dhanyaelizabethmathew9841]

Wonderful

[@benwinter5]

Hello- What would you advise when giving way on a residential road that's very narrow with cars parked both sides and no gaps at all and a car coming towards me? Many thanks! :)

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHqYoHmcq7amh5o 👍🏼

[@نقره444]

Thanks

[@nahiyan0076]

Awesome video..... clear explanation...do you offer automatic car driving lessons in Ramsgate, Kent? Please let me know.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We’re sorry, but we don’t offer tuition in your area.

[@LysergicCasserole95]

I passed yesterday with 4 minors. One of which was almost a serious. I was travelling down a narrow road with parked cars on the oncoming side with traffic waiting behind them. I continued down the road and one of the drivers decided to continue towards me and we were left nose to nose. I reversed slightly to let them through and I was convinced that I had failed. The examiner explained that he was in two minds about that situation but passed me. I was pretty shocked but maybe he was just giving me the benefit of the doubt since I had priority Was he 'right' to pass me?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done for passing! Without being there it's hard to comment really. At least the examiner passed you which is the main thing!

[@LysergicCasserole95]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you!

[@mbsmile78]

Hi @Advance Driving School have you got a video on planning, awareness and anticipation.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Kind of - this video: No.1 tip to pass the driving test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWGlcnh6qd-heKM

[@Malayalicouple]

Should we check blind spot before passing parked car when opposite side is clear ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No, as our mirrors should be enough to let us change position safely.

[@mistycat1954]

6.20 Did you cut that corner slightly ( it looked like it ) ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No, it looked fine to me. We should try to avoid cutting corners, but don’t worry if you need to a little bit when necessary. 👍🏼

[@louisebmedia]

Whats that cross thing that keeps lighting up? 👀

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It’s this: ControlPal g-force meter kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWO1haVnas6qkKM Unfortunately it’s not made any more. 😔

[@louisebmedia]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool ah nice thank you, yeah ive only ever seen them in America but never knew what they was

[@prudhviraj461]

Give detailed explanation about ghat road section

[@redmanadventure1123]

How much turning is needed to turn a corner

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Naren Harrilal Good question! It depends on how sharp the corner is, and how sensitive your car’s steering rack is. Just drive fairly slowly until you get used to how much to steer. Watching our video ‘How to steer a car’ might be useful 👍🏼

[@kx4654]

Hi I’m driving on a 30 mph road and there road humps what speed should I drive on that road. And when going up a hill on a road with cars parked on either side what gear and speed should I be in

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

You must use your experience to decide the safest speed for each road. It will vary depending on the hazards nearby, weather, traffic level etc

[@hawkslayers1]

Not to be negative but on the approach to the mini roundabout the drives speed was to great he went over the curb at the beginning of the roundabout so please slow down alittle👍🏻

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Those aren’t actually kerbs, just a paved area that makes the road look narrow but is OK to drive over. You can see them better at 1:05 👍🏼

[@noelsingh7065]

Can you please tell me which side of the road incoming and outgoing traffic does b on?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We drive on the left lane whenever possible! 👍🏼

[@noelsingh7065]

Okay thanks what's the difference between incoming and outgoing traffic? Which side of the road does b on?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

‘Oncoming traffic’ means the traffic driving towards us on the other side of the road.

[@noelsingh7065]

Thanks! U r so helpful. So incoming n oncoming traffic is actually d same side of the road? N what is outgoing traffic?

[@ellie5586]

Must you check your blind spot when pulling out, after you let cars pass?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Not usually, unless you think there might be some danger nearby.

[@sreejithvk8478]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I guess it is good to check, just to make sure no one especially a kid is in the blind spot especially if it is a residential area.

[@a.856]

Thx

[@CookingDelight]

What is the general reference point to know you are 1 metre away from parked cars on the left hand side?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

There is no general reference point, as it will vary for different driving positions and types of car. If you pause the video as we drive past a car with the drivers view showing, you can see how it looks for us - but it will be different for you (unless you are 6 foot 2 inches tall and driving a Kia Rio!). To find out your own reference point you could carefully stop next to a parked car with a metre (roughly a doors width) gap, and then see how it looks from your position. Then next time you pass a car try to line it up the same. Good luck!

[@Screwcode]

What is the thing in the middle of dashboard?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It's this: ControlPal G-force meter kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWO1haVnas6qkKM

[@clivealcaraz_musicculture8338]

I get really anxious about meeting traffic in narrow road with parked cars in both sides but with just enough space for 2 cars to pass. I slow down,almost stopping while the oncoming car just whizzes past. The car behind me usually beeps. How can I get over this fear?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It’s good to be careful, but also to make progress when you can. Just keep practicing! PS have to seen our other video ‘Meeting traffic in double-parked streets’?

[@clivealcaraz_musicculture8338]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool many thanks for your swift response, I will check that video out. Cheers

[@BeingSardar]

@@clivealcaraz_musicculture8338 I just passed and also feel the same now its been 8 months since you commented how do you feel? and any tips you learnt?

[@otto4119]

Good

[@al-anoud-123]

I don't get it! the car was moving on the right hand side and parking cars was on the left hand side so shouldn't the oncoming traffic from the opposite side stop and let the car (us) pass first?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

In the U.K. we drive on the left of the road, so it was actually our lane that was blocked! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@al-anoud-123]

oh right! Thank you so much

[@batyrnazarov7279]

Hello. If I see parked cars on my side of the road and a approaching car can I continue to drive slowly if there 1 or 2 feet space between me and the approaching car? If yes it means I will cause that car to also slow down and move closer to their kerb which means It will be a fault as I should not force cars who has priority to change their speed or direction. Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The basic principle to remember is that we can’t do anything that will force another driver to take action (such as changing their speed or position) if they have priority. So in your example we would wait for the other driver to pass before continuing.

[@batyrnazarov7279]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks. But if stopped for them and can see that they moved closer to their kerb to give me space can I resume my driving?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, if they choose to give you space, then it should be fine to continue.

[@batyrnazarov7279]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks!

[@giveitatry22]

hi is it possible if u can tell me what (judgement-crossing) means?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We're not quite sure what you mean by that - sorry.

[@lllCANDYMAANlll]

What's the device in the middle on top of the dash?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We put a link in the video description 👍🏼

[@Kai-hm6es]

What is the speed limit on that road?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Since there are street lamps but no other signs, the speed limit is 30mph.

[@lilmizzije]

7:50am a bad time to drive on a non-school day??

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It’s fine, as long as you don’t mind getting up early!

[@hafeezkhan5112]

Make A videos how to control steering wheel...?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We already have! Have a watch of this; How To Steer A Car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrZZ4lum5qaZ5o

[@nikhilthakur7731]

Please try to give foot pedals view in each video it would be helpful for us

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Nikhil thakur We try to concentrate on one skill at a time in our videos - so we’ll show the feet when necessary, but not in every video as we don’t want to ‘clutter’ the screen with too much detail at one time.

[@nikhilthakur7731]

Advance Driving School yes you are right.

[@randomsubscriber52]

I live in America and already have my license why am I watching this

[@zacx6970]

Just in-case you travel in UK or in some countries in Europe? 😂

[@temualemu4009]

Do you have driving school in dubai i want to go soon

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Sorry, but we only offer lessons in the UK 😔

[@palmbeach4825]

Hi ADS, I am curious. What is that device with cross like lights on the dashboard?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It's called a ControlPAL - we put a link about it in the video description.

[@shugofahamdard8495]

thanks could you make more vedios please

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Shugofa Hamdard We both have full time jobs teaching people how to drive - so we only have enough free time to make a video every two weeks. We hope though that if we get enough ‘crowdfunding’ support through Patreon then we can take time off work to make more videos!

[@redmanadventure1123]

Yes I enjoy your vids

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Naren Harrilal Thanks 👍🏼 What should we film next?

[@terxo6677]

Advance Driving School clutch control at emerging t junctions

[@Sivaforce]

Haha... Entire video i found only one cyclist. In india we found reverse situation. Things can be worse if we find more cycles and motor bikes. So please do interesting videos with full of traffic where pedestrians cycles bikes children etc

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for your comment. In the UK there are far less cyclists - we only see one or two per day where we live!

[@hysteria.1]

i hate how he hold the steering wheel with hes tips of finger make my ocd go nuts >.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Mohamed Emad There is no need to hold the wheel any tighter - in fact if you grip the wheel too tightly it can make it hard to feel the ‘feedback’ from the front wheels.

[@matthewmccoy1064]

Suv

[@matthewmccoy1064]

Blink

[@jobellmathew8915]

RIP other driving tutorial

[@madgamer884]

this guy didn't check his mirrors once lol

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

If the obstruction is on your side of the road then you should give way to oncoming cars as you will need to borrow the wrong side of the road to get around the obstruction. 🙃

[@ryanohalloran9592]

why she say “danger” like that 😭

[@theamazingspoderman4456]

Why they park in the park like park it should be prohibited not funny