11:20 - You can minimize "shoulder checking" if your mirrors are set properly. Unless you are driving a bus, coach, or tractor trailer, you should not see any of your own vehicle in your SIDE-view mirrors
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Not shoulder checking is to driving what not checking to see if a weapon is loaded is to gun safety. Why would you change direction in a 2,000lbs+ vehicle at speed and NOT shoulder check? Shoulder checking is neither optional nor can it be minimized. See this vid for proper adjustment of mirrors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIXJeGuInZp9iKM Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
@Zickcermacity2 жыл бұрын
@@smartdrivetest Look up 'BGE' side view mirror setting method. (Blindspot/ Glare Elimination). Vastly reduces the need for glancing over shoulders in sedans, SUVs and light trucks.
@owenkellogg31302 жыл бұрын
Lol, yes, I hate looking behind me. The thing I am going to hit is in front of me; I just use my mirrors to keep track of cars in or around my blind spot. Also, it throws me out of the center of my lane to twist my body around like that.
@slimerewoods5766 Жыл бұрын
@@owenkellogg3130 skill issue
@owenkellogg3130 Жыл бұрын
@@slimerewoods5766 No issue!
@ryanmeana61707 жыл бұрын
im an experienced driver but i still love watching videos like this, its a good refresher to be safe
@smartdrivetest7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. I'm happy to hear that the information is proving useful. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@robertballesteros22752 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have taken 4 to 5x of this course in Texas. It really saved my life.
@kk794d Жыл бұрын
A safe driver will constantly improve himself as soon as he is in the driver’s seat. Thus is my motto since 1975.
@hootarosetagaya5570 Жыл бұрын
I’m also an experienced driver. Japanese here. I watch Rick’s vids to learn English. From Tokyo.
@hamiduddinmarouf5603 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick I am watching your videos I really like it. I am going for my road test June 6th for driving school instructors. Any tips or advice for me please?
@cc-ly4vm4 жыл бұрын
" let them go have their crash somewhere else." That's savage as hell. Lmao
@KnightRiderGuy2 жыл бұрын
Savage as hell, but he's not wrong lol
@yokikokudou2 жыл бұрын
That would be a nice quote for bumper sticker! "Go have your crash somewhere else!!!"
@mariahhall84812 жыл бұрын
But I wouldn’t wanted to wish that on anybody. I want to make sure I’m safe and somebody else is safe.
@kurtreber98132 жыл бұрын
But its not true. They pass and beat you to the light and beat you to work. They get away with it. Fortunately I'm an idealist and will continue to do what is right. But it's still frustrating.
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
In the areas of social driving you want to keep yourself safe. And you can put in place techniques and skills that will keep you and others safe. There are always going to be aggressive drivers, but eventually they’re going to crash. You just don’t want to be there when they do my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@smarterworkout4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Heres a helpful tip to reduce anxiety and frustration...if you have following distance and somebody cuts you off (does a lane change right in front of you) and you get upset, just say to yourself "with my good following distance I helped that person do a safer lane change". Many of these people will cut you off even if you dont have good following distance. So why not just have good following distance? And when someone cuts you off think of it from a different perspective - a helpful perspective. This will reduce your own road rage and reduce your own distractions. And most importantly forgive others for their offensive behavior as Jesus will forgive yours.
@bananamilk20 Жыл бұрын
I passed my driving test this Thursday! Now I’m watching this video to help me feel more confident and safe on the road as a new driver. Thanks so much for these instructional videos, Rick-we appreciate you!
@elsawaaf Жыл бұрын
He is absolutely right. This is my number one strategy
@l.c.136 Жыл бұрын
Every now and then I come back to watch these videos, good reminders,
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi L. C. - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@Abbastanza-ut8qu Жыл бұрын
Your the dad I wish I had when first learning to drive! After not driving for 6 years, I’m back behind the wheel and confident
@christinemarielayne8 ай бұрын
I love watching these videos brushing up on my driving skills 💯🥰
@CheriBomzArt3 жыл бұрын
I think drivers should HAVE to take a refresher course every 5 years!? And I hope they are teaching how to control your rage in schools. Too much violence Going on!
@harryzhu2 жыл бұрын
and get a tax credit ngl
@greggpospiel6293 жыл бұрын
Great video; one of my favorites. I run a driver ed program at a local high school in Massachusetts and I show your videos in every class. You do a great job of presenting the material in a clear, concise and fun way. I'm a fan. Keep up the good work!
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg Pospiel - Thank you for your kind words. You are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@Sincerely_Tiffany6 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who wants to give him a hug🤗🤗🤗 He's AWESOME!!
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Tiffany Foster - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. And I think you're awesome too. Thank you for being a smart driver!! 8-) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@davidpowell33473 жыл бұрын
Advice about difficult or dangerous left turns: Obstruct Traffic! in a lot of cases bad left turn situations can be avoided simply by going a bit longer by making repeated right turns so as to end up on the desired route. Better than sitting at the intersection through multiple light cycles.
@gregoryross.303 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your helpful videos. When I was learning to drive in the 1960s, the rule about keeping the correct following-distance was: for every 10mph you're travelling at, keep back at least one vehicle length from the car in front of you. So that if your are driving at 50 mph, you should be at least five car-lengths back from the car in front of you. At 60mph stay six car-lengths back from the vehicle in front of you... etc.
@Goldjet304 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, Vancouverite here (actually, Surrey). I passed my road test today after watching tons of your videos. I must have watched your mock road test video three times. I can't afford driving school so I'm super appreciative that you've created so many helpful resources for learning drivers like myself. This video will help me to stay safe now that I have my N. Thank you so much! :)
@smartdrivetest4 жыл бұрын
Hi Goldjet - that is *_FANTASTIC_* 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 STILL 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 all your hard work there in Surrey?
@Goldjet304 жыл бұрын
@@smartdrivetest Registered. I drove to the gym this morning! My commute's been reduced from 35 minutes to 8 minutes, which is amazing. Thank you for asking!
@smartdrivetest4 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome my friend. All the very best, Cheers Rick
@dssh9113 жыл бұрын
Speaking of distracted driving, in my high school driver's ed class back in the late 1990s, before cell phones were prevalent or smartphones even existed, our classroom driver's ed instructor bragged about regularly applying her makeup, including mascara, while driving. She had some way of using the rearview mirror to do this. She always looked fine, so she was good at it. She didn't recommend that we as her students do this, but I found it bizarre even when I was 16 that a driving instructor would either do this much less talk about it to a group of high school students. I wonder if she has since mastered texting while driving & brags about this to her classes. No, I never did any of this myself, feel most of us were probably intelligent enough to know this wasn't appropriate driving behavior, but you never know...
@megantaylor9755 жыл бұрын
my problem is I know how to drive and the rules of the road very well, but knowing and doing is two different stories. My footwork between the gas and the break is very choppy, and that increases my anxiety. how do I fix/get comfortable with that?
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi meg b - Thank you for your comment. The exercises in this video will help you out with mastering the primary controls: 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
@jalrox1235 жыл бұрын
you have very nice tutorials and tips. I passed mine today :)
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi jalrox123 - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and we're happy to hear that we could help out. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation ? I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
@jalrox1235 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I passed basic road test for Class 5 GDL in Edmonton, AB. I was very stressed about the test but it wasn't as bad as we (new learners) think. Probably planning to visit BC soon :)
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi jalrox123 - Thank you for your reply. A road trip to BC is going to be awesome. You'll love the drive through Golden, BC - simply spectacular. If you haven't done so already, could ask a favour and get you to register your success with the 100K campaign, that would be awesome: www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation We've also added you to the Map of SUCCESS my friend: www.smartdrivetest.com/successful-smart-drivers All the best, Cheers Rick
@musinguzievalistemaxwell26443 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this message. It really is gonna help me on the road... God bless you
@OutlanderImagination2 жыл бұрын
I've been struggling to pass my road test due to nerves and making minor mistakes that add up and this video really helped me feel ready to start watching these videos again and focusing on my goal. (I don't have regular access to a car and have driven for less than 20 hours, primarily learning through videos and then some driving).
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gagne - 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
@OutlanderImagination2 жыл бұрын
your videos have always greatly helped me and I often hear your voice in my head when working on a maneuver
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gagne - Glad to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@JVerschueren5 жыл бұрын
This video resonates with me: if there's one positive attribute to my driving, it's I'm almost unflappable at the wheel. Nothing gets me, much to the dismay of my passengers, who'll frequently pipe up with comments, like, "that guy's is going to cut in, don't let him!" and I ignore them. On rare occasions I've even gotten those guys (and they were/are invariably guys, take that as you will) to admit it was unnecessary to get upset. As you alluded to in another video, in start-stop driving, try to keep moving at a slow rate, play the "no stopping"-game (i.e. read traffic/traffic lights and try to avoid coming to a complete stop). It will improve your gas mileage, wear and tear on your vehicle and save you time. A good friend of mine drives a delivery truck, doing fixed itinenaries and he reckons, on a good day, when things work out, anticipating and playing the "no-stopping"-game, shaves 15 minutes of his working day versus just driving along and only slowing down when he really needs to. Also, for the people going for a CDL career, when running as just a tractor or with an empty trailer: resist the temptation of using the "zippyness" of these configurations. Because trucks can really move unloaded (they're also really tailhappy when there's no weight over their driving wheels, which may be less of an issue in the US or Canada, due to the general configuration of trucks over there). Heavy hoofing it in those configurations will kill your fuel economy like you wouldn't believe... it's not linear. It's not because you're light you're not able to burn a ton of fuel rushing.
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan Verschueren - Thank you for your comment and great information. When running a truck without a trailer, we call that bobtailing. And you are right - they are zippy without a trailer. Yes, if you can keep your vehicle moving - it's going to save you time. As I tell people, making more miles over the course of the day in a large vehicle is not about going faster, but maintaining a higher average speed for a longer amount of time. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@MixYourWay Жыл бұрын
I'm keeping this video with me. I'm just about to get my license and all I know is that I have an inmense amount of topics/matters I need to study. I'm grateful to my instructors but I feel like I'll panic a bit when the time comes to ride alone tehehe! Also, there's so much studying material here on KZbin. Your guidance has helped me follow my driving lessons pretty well! - And for that, I thank you Sir!
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi @MixYourWay - I am grateful for the acknowledgment. Thank you very much. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@braxtonbowers99133 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos. I have anxiety on the road, so you help a lot to ease it. Thanks.
@prestocartalkandreviews.97055 жыл бұрын
Well, added this video to my after getting license playlist. Will definitely watch this again in about 7 months after my road test and after I get my license.
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Presto Car Talk and Reviews. - I might suggest you re-visit the video a little sooner my friend. And if you have any questions in the interim, drop me a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
@Babu-of2xh Жыл бұрын
I have been watching your video before my driving test and still watching it. This video is helpful to all drivers new or old. Wish you can upload it again. Thank you very much. God bless you
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi Ba bu - glad to help my friend and good luck on your driving test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@153ichthus6 ай бұрын
A GREAT tip, and one almost never heard, is the one on selecting a vehicle that you as a driver can manage from the standpoint of size, maneuverability, lines of sight from the driving position etc. So often I've heard, "I want a big, heavy vehicle so that I'm protected in a crash!" That's a sham, a delusion - and a danger to others as well as yourself - if you cannot safely handle it in daily driving.
@pattynobles77453 жыл бұрын
I'm watching most of your videos very clear ..just starting to learn how to ride..
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi PATTY NOBLES - 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
@iamironman616 Жыл бұрын
This is my now go to channel
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Happy to hear we can help out my friend. See this vid too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKUhGSJaahkp6M Drop us a note if you have questions, or we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
@donvitopavilando15822 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I hope and pray all drivers view this video and follow your counsels!
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Don Vito Pavilando - 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
@chudiksc4 жыл бұрын
1. Wait for you 2.crash into you 3.go home Thank you so much for the tips
@smartdrivetest4 жыл бұрын
Hi chudiksc - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
@chudiksc3 жыл бұрын
@@smartdrivetest Hi Rick- am wondering if you can do a video on how to control vehicle if the brake fail
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Why do you think your brakes are going to fail my friend? Cheers Rick
@shobinihegde71486 жыл бұрын
I just got my license in uae. So nice to see yr tips all the time. Started driving, keeping yr valuable points in mind. Thank u so much
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi shobini hegde - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. You are most welcome, and we're happy to hear the information is helping with your driving. I'm sure you are having or had a big celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom there in the United Arab Emirates. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
@DEAEND102 жыл бұрын
Just passed mine today. Thanks for all the help Smart Drive Test.
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan_Cola - that is *_BRILLIANTLY PEACHY_* 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
@rich77647 ай бұрын
I love the convex mirrors
@misyela125 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, learned late in life,but still watching to improve.Thank you.
@c_mahepath5 жыл бұрын
So grateful for your channel. God bless you.
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Concetta - Thank you for your comment and kind endorsement. 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
@SuperJohn0112 жыл бұрын
I am here because yesterday I hit a relatively wide turn at 50 KPH then front wheel slide into a side road crack that caused the car to drift to the centre of the road. Luckily the other car stopped. My little defensive skill enabled me to stay calm and control the vehicle.
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear my friend that you're alright and everything is good. Thanks for letting us know. All the best, Cheers Rick
@aliabbasshariff44126 ай бұрын
Just got my license in Dec 23. Awesome video on defencing driving. Specially on left turns. Thanks a lot.
@smartdrivetest6 ай бұрын
You're most welcome. How's the driving going my friend? Yes, you can get more information about left turns here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaTFdJaahM-qj5o Drop us a note if you have questions. Cheers Rick
@AimeeGirl3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Things you might add are: People saying blinkers give them the right to change lanes whenever they want People driving at night with their lights off Knowing that semi trucks have big blind spots. Don't match speeds there. Also, they often need to make wide turns. Anticipate and don't try to cut around them. Insurance scammers and brake checking. Get a dash cam. Good for resolving accident faults, as the other person will try to lie their way out. Or download files and give to police to help the innocent, as a witness. Keep up the great work!
@alinendayishimiye20306 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much Rick for your videos, they helped me a lot to pass my license (class 5) in March after I failed many times... but I didn't give up bcz I knew that I learn from my mistakes and I continue to watch your videos till now. Be blessed Rick bcz you save a lot of lives through you videos.
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Aline Ndayishimiye - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your endorsement. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice, and tenacity. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎PS - where in the world did you pass your road test, and have you done any road trips to celebrate?
@alinendayishimiye20306 жыл бұрын
It was a big party bcz my family and I we celebrate my success as the same as my birthday (March 25) Anyways, I really found what i'm looking for like how to drive at night bcz back home in East Africa there is no many traffic like here, I passed my road test in Canada, Vancouver, BC.Thanks again Rick.
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Aline Ndayishimiye - Thank you for your great comment and sharing your success. What a great birthday present- getting your license and celebrating on your birthday!! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick Enjoy driving here in British Columbia.
@catdaddy51923 жыл бұрын
Another way to eliminate the blind spot is to lean forward a bit while checking your right/left mirror, if you don’t have a convex mirror.
@owenkellogg31302 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, I do this all the time! You can be checking your mirror while the action in front of you is still in your field of view.
@chiefcollinsgh3753 Жыл бұрын
nice presentation. i really love it. tnx
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi Chief Collins Gh - thank you my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks great videos. Really those tutorials help me, before to get my license very good explainer 👌🏼 from Alberta.
@smartdrivetest4 жыл бұрын
Hi Marta Dyck - Thank you for your comment. When did you pass your license my friend? All the best, Cheers Rick
@ataboyboyboy88958 ай бұрын
my instructor gave me the best advice which is now I am giving to my son. Drive as if you are the smartest person on the road and you are surrounded by idiots, how would you survive to reach your destination.?
@rosasgonzales95247 жыл бұрын
hello Rick. great channel !!! just got my G and first car this month, excited and at the same anxious. so glad i found your channel :-)
@smartdrivetest7 жыл бұрын
Hi Rosas: Thank you for your comment and congratulation on both your licence and vehicle - it is indeed an exciting time in your life. You will love your new freedom! You're going to do great! For the first few weeks, I would suggest keeping the noise level down in the car; in other words, minimize loud music, conversation, and definitely put your phone on mute. Sound is often the most distracting. But at one and the same time - enjoy driving… because it's awesome! All the best, Cheers Rick
@rosasgonzales95247 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick - thanks! Great suggestions.
@smartdrivetest7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Rosas! I'm working on the night driving video for you, and waiting on some inclement weather for your other request. Thanks, Cheers Rick
@rosasgonzales95247 жыл бұрын
looking forward :-)
@kikigetcrazylow3 жыл бұрын
Best driving teacher ever 👍🏾
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kiasia Bassett - Thank you for your kind words my friend. Have a look at this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLLc31qbtiLY9U If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@kikigetcrazylow3 жыл бұрын
@@smartdrivetest thanks for all your informative videos I really appreciate them. last year I failed my drivers test twice. However after I began watching your videos I was more aware of what was going on on the road. I was more comfortable with my slow speed maneuvers also. I passed my third time. I still watch your videos because there’s always something new to learn!😁
@KingCaamir106 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir, i passed mine yesterday and really your Videos helped me all the time. thnks again. greeting you from Vienna.
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Caamir Xasan - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and we're happy to hear the information helped you in your success. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom there in Vienna. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
@shaziafarheen15753 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for all your videos I am more confident when I watch your videos....
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shazia Farheen - 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
@lordwilladarna62683 жыл бұрын
the best driving tutorial ever I wathched here in yt
@sapshady802011 ай бұрын
This legend just saved thousands of lives.... ❤
@smartdrivetest11 ай бұрын
Hi @sapshady8020 - glad to help. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@wassieahmedin7583Ай бұрын
Thanks Rec it is a good pack.
@ryans4134 жыл бұрын
I always say look where you wanna go. It’s that simple means don’t be distracted point and drive the car where you want it to go.
@smartdrivetest4 жыл бұрын
It's a simple concept, but one that eludes many drivers. All the best, Cheers Rick
@m7md_m7md5 жыл бұрын
If you wanna pull over or if you wanna make an emergency pull over make sure your vehicle is parked in a safe and visible spot, turn on your emergency blinkers leave your vehicle, lock it up and stay away from it if needed.
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi M7MD - Thank you for your comment. And you are correct my friend. Have a look at this video my friend: kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=bcbp8KZ7-Fg&ar=1568852047051 All the best, Cheers Rick
@geidicalcagno2 жыл бұрын
When you are in a small car and a truck is in from of you, in an intersection turning left..WE CAN'T SEE THE LIGHTS , please wait a little until you can see the traffic lights..so be CAREFUL TO SEE THE LIGHT IS GREEN FOR YOU. IF NOT YOU CAN GET A TICKET going on RED.
@soniamcmurray83425 жыл бұрын
Thanks for you video I past my driving test
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sonia Mcmurray - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - 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. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
@davidc3648 Жыл бұрын
Amazing that so many people have no idea out there as to what you are saying.
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi David C - 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
@Helloacx2 жыл бұрын
Watched many of your videos ~ thanks a lot
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aimee Hu - Glad to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
How's the driving going Aimee? Cheers Rick
@depressed_weighted_B1anket Жыл бұрын
3:30 - that bird totally agreed with you.
@gerykelf4 жыл бұрын
You could be right or you could be dead right is true. If I am not sure the other driver is going to yield, I'm not risking it. I have an old friend who got his license not long before me, drives less, but totalled 3 cars in his lifetime because of his "If he has to yield I'm not going to! Either he learn's the rules or we are going to crash and he is going to pay, I don't care" mentality. He survived all those. And the other party's insurance has always paid his damages. But you never know when something you lose in an accident cannot be restored with money. I still drive the same car since I got my license. No accident. One time I hit a curb when we were trying to drift in an empty lot. But that's the worst I ever got. Not even a scratch other than that.
@frankdell Жыл бұрын
Amazing video.
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi Frank Dell - glad to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@miiigoreng4 жыл бұрын
These tips are just as relevant in about any countries where people drive! Many thanks and regards from Singapore~
@khalidmehmood7241 Жыл бұрын
Wow, great guidance, love ❤️ it
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi Khalid Mehmood - 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
@David.jaemin3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great quality advice sir 🙂
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dekroxx - 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
@alexandergile51002 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much very useful information
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi ALEXANDER GILE - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@caribaez57112 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks for the lesson.
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cari Baez - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@leonachanningАй бұрын
Deep breathing helps alot and the more you can increase your awareness helps. Less caffeine actually helps too because caffiene increases your cortisol level.
@rashmitamadgeri59526 жыл бұрын
I still get tensed while changing lanes as I result I slow down and end up missing the turns .How can we change lanes quickly at the same time ensuring that it is safe ?
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Rashmita Madgeri - Thank you for your comment. If you haven't seen this video yet, have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn20aZ-hrNuFa6c&index=2&list=PL0x-bChcUvwH3H8P-p2oneBQ6l7ZSQ1es If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@vaibhavjain77082 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips, Thanks Rick
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vaibhav Jain - 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
@taddeojudemugagga23062 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, I like your driving lessons very much. I think this one is full of fun 🤣🤣🤣. You're surely an expert in defensive driving and highway traffic. No wonder you have a PhD 👍🙏 Taddeo Mugagga from Durham, NC
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Taddeo Jude Mugagga - 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
@Popsfresh3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you make a video in Brampton, Ontario. The people in that community have no regard for any road safety rules. They speed everywhere - 70 in a 50, 85 in a 60. They follow too closely, they have no regard for other drivers. Anti-social community, very dangerous driving.
@kellyc9004 жыл бұрын
This guy is great! Thank you!
@laarnicariaso56047 жыл бұрын
thanks ric for informative videos...got my uae license few weeks ago...your videos helped me a lot to passed my driving test...
@smartdrivetest7 жыл бұрын
Hi Laarni Cariaso - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom there in the United Arab Emerites. All the best, Cheers Rick
@aliburiro67915 жыл бұрын
Sir very niece tips and tricks, I impressed with your demonstrations.Thanks
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi ali buriro - Thank you for your comment and endorsement. 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
@nolangietzen46682 жыл бұрын
I always park in a spot that is open on both sides so i dont have to back up at all
@okie16304 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Smart Drive Test! This info you provided is like the essential oil - best stuff in an optimal package!
@depressed_weighted_B1anket Жыл бұрын
10:40- Yall he done unlocked a new "Dad Joke". I do that too, I crack up at myself all the time! (:
@megand16033 жыл бұрын
this is awesome, thank you!
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi megan :D - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@fashionsimmer6 жыл бұрын
I’m so scared of driving I just got a car and I’m getting my license but I’m sooo scared and I really don’t want to crash I also hesitate a lot when panicking
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Fashionsimmer - Thank you for your comment. Have a look at this video for some skills and techniques to overcome anxiety: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYO7aJyNaa-kmdU&list=PL0x-bChcUvwHfySp3YoW1B2TqFxh67R6v&index=2 If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@V-Bug6 жыл бұрын
"If you're not sure don't go." that's what my instructor always told me. F- everyone else, don't let them pressure you. You will become more confident in time. I don't know which country you are in, but in the UK we have P plates, I would recommend getting some so people around you know you are a new driver.
@vliciouss5 жыл бұрын
V that’s what I’m going to say to myself from now on 🙌🏼
@ondadeadlocs37115 жыл бұрын
That's why you practice. Keep calm, get the basics down, and practice what you're most of afraid of the most. For me, it was parking so I wen't to parking lots and did everysingle park there was and watched lots of videos to help.
@poneyardent.46842 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@smartdrivetest2 жыл бұрын
Hi poney ardent . - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@raghuveerdendukuri17624 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mosaif_mudawi5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful man, thanks a lot. Btw, u look like Arjen Robben
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi MoSaif Mudawi - 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 PS - I would tend to agree, but I believe I have a more masculine chin! ;o)
@LuisDiego1967 Жыл бұрын
good info
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi Midnight Chronicles - 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
@CheriBomzArt3 жыл бұрын
*** 40 + years driving. I am New instructor. I learned a few things as well!😢*LOST MY BROTHER&best friend to a car accident. They were drinking, not wearing seatbelts.😢 I hope to make a difference in the death stats!
@goodfay2 жыл бұрын
Blessings
@AFAMKA8 жыл бұрын
Great video Rick, many thanks.
@smartdrivetest8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you comment. You are welcome. Cheers Rick
@standforchrist1153 Жыл бұрын
On the flip side. There is practically nothing you can do to prevent a rear end collision by a distracted driver when you are stopped at a light. Both my wife ane I had this happen to us within a year of each other. Sadly, you can't always see a bad driver coming at you from behind.
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your crashes. Have a look at this vid my friend for some strategies: studio.kzbin.infoOmabz605n9c/edit?Fdashboard Drop us a note if you have questions, or we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
@owenkellogg31302 жыл бұрын
Do not use cruise control in rain or snow. You don't want your vehicle accelerating as you start hydroplaning.
@CuriousGeorge1111 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын
Hi @CuriousGeorge1111 - glad to help my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
@olufemiolawale38488 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.
@smartdrivetest8 ай бұрын
Hi @olufemiolawale3848 - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@taddeojudemugagga23064 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, this is really a good driving lesson.
@emmmmmmwheel162564 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
@smartdrivetest4 жыл бұрын
Hi Em 5057 - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@lancethomas45664 жыл бұрын
I have trouble speeding up after taking a turn do you have any solutions? I also have trouble turning i take longer to wait for a big gap
@SarahMacDonald19915 ай бұрын
That was one of my late Dad’s sayings: you may be in the right, but you'll be dead right.
@claudees8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing all the vital driving tips. You are simply the best. Keep up your good work. Your video and the suggestions below have enough tips to be safe driver on the road. At the traffic signal the driver needs to exercise precaution and care - decide well in advance when the light turns to red from amber as u mentioned. Very imp. Thanks once again.
@smartdrivetest8 жыл бұрын
Hey Claudees - thank you for your kind words. It is me that owes you a thank you. In all the years I've been teaching, I'm sure no one has asked me that question about how to stay safe post driver's licence. Little doubt, it was a challenging question; I gave the question considerable thought. Even with all my knowledge, experience and ability it was a complicated response. The biggest consideration was the difference between traffic regulations, predictability and social driving. Social driving is how drivers interact on the highway mixed with certain cultural expectation. The interaction between these aspects of driving create instances that some times result in crashes. Thank you Cheers Rick
@PrinceB-zg5mw7 жыл бұрын
Smart Drive Test thank you so much I just started driving and I have learned a lot of tips,driving so that I can help my fiance now give her a break thank you is there anyway you can get me comfortable with going through a intersection
@mikespringer2826 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick I fail yesterday again trying to get my G2 are you allowed to go on a red light turning right I completely stopped then go when it was safe there was no pedestrian an yes it was a busy time of the day
@mikespringer2826 жыл бұрын
My driving instructor was yelling stop but did what I was instructed to do
@harshadbankar8516 жыл бұрын
Great video sir!
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Harshad Bankar - 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
@DepletedMan Жыл бұрын
Should i use cruise contrôle on gravel road?
@maxcondra49915 жыл бұрын
Great video
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Max Condra - Apologies for the late response. 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
@misslindacjones23926 жыл бұрын
this is a great help!
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi Miss Linda C Jones - 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
@dhengzkird13775 жыл бұрын
Hi Sir Rick, indeed this is a great lesson... just wanna know about your conclusion ... I think you miss number 8? Is it the CRUISE CONTROL? As you've mention it's your favourite. Thank you so much sir and God bless you.
@EddieLeal Жыл бұрын
Most modern vehicles now come equipped with blind spot detection. That said, verify. Technology doesn't always work as intended.
@jamesmukasakiguli15563 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@smartdrivetest3 жыл бұрын
Hi James Mukasa Kiguli - 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
@ericathalialopezgomez40295 жыл бұрын
“They’re shaving...” 😂😂😂
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi erica thalia lopez gomez - you are most welcome my friend. Happy to hear we could make you chuckle. All the best, Cheers Rick
@TheeincredibleDaisia6 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@smartdrivetest6 жыл бұрын
Hi jessica - 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
@samuelkingston45725 жыл бұрын
Very true 🌹Thank you Sir 🌺🍁🌹
@smartdrivetest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Samuel Kingston - Thank you for your comment my friend. 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