How To Use a Sat Nav on Your Driving Test

[@sophiagarbah2877]

Yesss! Finally the Satnav video!! I love how you guys make the videos we ask for ❤

[@fitnessfran]

Of course!! We got you 😉 anything else you need let us know!!

[@SpinXOGaming]

I used a sat nav on my driving test, the examiner knew it was miss leading so he helped me out, i did no mock tests lol, but i passed first time only 3 minors

[@brittanyburrell4313]

I’ve got my test very soon and these videos have been so helpful ! 😍☺️👍❤️

[@ishratsatter5628]

How many yards before I will signal left or right indicating

[@matree.5407]

I failed my driving test last week due to the Satnav's voice and volume confusing me. I just kept getting confused with the screen and then made a mistake. Even the examiner said what a shame. You're a good driver. Now the hunt for a date....

[@foziamalik7279]

Same happened to me I made a dangerous mistake BCS of navigators instructions that I couldn't understand I failed

[@laurentnoo6364]

you can actually do the same thing on google map to plan a route away and back to the same starting point. There is limitation though with using google map. Google map limits the number of mid-way stops you are allowed to specify in your route.

[@Jasz_]

Just wanted to show some love Francis, really helpful videos across the channel. Thank you for this!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@Jasz_ appreciate you!

[@bijoy6124]

​@@DrivingSchoolTVplease tell me which one is tom tom application? Many are there in Playstore. How much amt we need to pay for one month

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@bijoy6124 yes you have to pay for the tom tom app. I’d recommend Google maps or Apple Maps. They’re both free and will direct you anywhere. I just use tom tom systems because it’s what they use on the driving test and you can program routes into them, like driving test routes.

[@shoozu]

Thank you! I cant confidently use one eother, I think some instructors underestimate how much practise might be needed with one.

[@WizardOfPoon]

Hella helpful I’ve never used a satnav and I’ve got my test today

[@londonguy3559]

Fab video, even after years of driving, using google maps can be a bit of a hassle. The key is look at the screen when safe of course and not go on the audio instructions always.

[@ishratsatter5628]

Very helpful. Show more. And show more left turn junction. How to do nicer. Cos I always turn left wider or nearly goes to hit

[@susiebooth9349]

always useful with every video, hopefully if I have to use one it will be easy lole you demonstrate in the video.😊😊😊

[@anna.4970]

I'd be interested in learning more about the satnav, i've failed my driving test twice because of them and passed on the 3rd without. I'd need to learn using them (google maps or waze) if i'd need to travel for work alot more.

[@trinityg8511]

How did the satnav make you fail? All you have to do is listen to them & quickly glance at the map. And it’s not a fault to go the wrong way..?

[@anna.4970]

@@trinityg8511 very misleading when it comes to roundabouts

[@trinityg8511]

@@anna.4970 Ah I didn’t know that was a thing- Usually they’d say ‘at the roundabout take the 3rd exit’ n you’d have to use lane markings and signs to figure the rest

[@milesbashford2891]

Love video

[@BobsieWobsie]

I appreciate your love of google maps, but 'free' is a tricky way to describe google maps and waze. I'm considering getting a sat nav because I dont want my phone's data to be constantly wiped, and seeing as i'll want to go on long 3hr journeys, it's likely that i'd have to up my phone contract data usage just to support google maps, so the cost is in your phone contract needed to support google maps no? Could you use google maps on a £30p/m contract? Also, size wise, a sat nav's screen can be far bigger than my phone, i'd love an updated sat nav vs google maps video from yourself on this!

[@fclay2634]

thank you, thank you you've been a great help to me.

[@samirameliani4407]

Please could explain to me what mean Bay right .thanks

[@safeamery4987]

Very helpfull is the sat nav

[@gavp1336]

What's the best practice when using a satnav so that you don't get drawn into looking at it too much. Would it be to just follow the voice commands, give a glance and then once that instruction is done, just keep going until you hear the next command?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@gavp1336 I would suggest glancing at it regularly like you would recheck your mirrors. Especially if you’re coming to a junction, bend in the road or it’s been a while. It’s useful to know what’s coming up next. Even if it’s not a turn you’ll be updated with the shape of the road and other roads around you

[@Koimohdbarre]

Excellent content

[@beckiboox9994]

Are you allowed to quickly look at a satnav whilst on test?

[@mosahal521]

Hey Francis next video can you please make inside the car how to use it the buttons and what they do like wipers ac and the hearer headlights

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

You mean the show me tell me questions? Check out this one, hope it helps! 2023 Ultimate Show Me Tell Me Vehicle Safety Questions UK Driving Test guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGiamWajeZ1ld5Y

[@peteridemudia-jf5mz]

Good message thanks

[@Guvness89]

"Make it make sesne" 😅 As always informative though!

[@anyacika1978]

But if the examiner provides the probably DVLA Tom -Tom´s is in it have a network on?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

They’re just standard tom tom 52s. Most instructors have one for you to practice on. They load on the ‘secret’ routes like we do too

[@l.p3826]

I want to see a video on how to follow a sat nav without voice commands (so following it by just looking at it).

[@Alice-ei2sv]

Helpful as always

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Glad to help Alice!

[@shumailajunaid4302]

Helpful video thanks

[@vitomartins2545]

This video deserve double likes

[@reemaa.h2621]

I've got a test tomorrow and Sat Nav is my weakness

[@keniamariapaulimachado]

Thank you

[@EmmaSawers-l8t]

great vedeo

[@tomlockwoodbartlett]

Francis: Apple Maps or Google Maps for navigation?

[@fitnessfran]

Personally I prefer Google maps. I like the interface more. But if you have an Apple Watch the Apple Maps directions on your wrist is really cool. Laura prefers Apple Maps too

[@trinityg8511]

I use Waze :) it relies on other users and will point out hazards, police vans etc- I find it so much easier & quicker than my satnav and you can select different routes Only downside to using apps is your battery dies and your phone gets really hot (especially if you want the fans on)

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

This is true and it drains your battery fast. If you have a car charger it’s not soo bad! I feel like people only use waze to avoid the police lol

[@IsmailPbx]

I didn't use satnav in my lessons. Luckily it didn't come up in the test. Passed.

[@fitnessfran]

Lucky! Congraaaats!!!

[@IsmailPbx]

@Thawne 20% of candidates get to follow traffic signs instead of satnav.

[@tom3294146]

Actually not true for google maps, you can set multiple locations to stop at until your reach your final destination and it will form a route with that instead of going for the fastest possible route.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Yeah that’s waypoints though not a specific set route. You’d need to set a waypoint for each road and that would take ages! And when you reach a waypoint you have to interact with the phone and press continue. It’s an awful satnav but it’s definitely the best solution to this lol