How to drive to pass UK driving test. Great for nervous drivers! Watford Route - SatNav to Merryhill

[@sharmae1]

Cleared my test yesterday in Watford in the first attempt for only 3minors. I have been watching and following your videos and must say they have been extremely helpful. Many thanks 🤗

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Congratulations!

[@shangrila3772]

I’m watching videos on people driving random routes just before my test tomorrow and I found your video. It’s been very relaxing to watch🤣 hope I will pass my test tomorrow!

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Good luck!

[@missj784]

Did you pass

[@mdash3296]

Oi Oi 😊I passed my driving test today at Watford test center. Your test route video helped me a lot! The examiner took me to Bushey and Merry Hills, and It was exactly the same route in your video😀. I passed with only one minor! The examiner was very relaxed and kind😊. Thank you, Sofi, for sharing Such amazing stuff on your channel ❤️

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Oi oi !! 😃 That’s amazing news, congratulations 🥳 I hope you enjoy driving ☺️

[@mdash3296]

Cheers:) I have suggested your channel to my friend as well! What you are doing is fantastic! I bought the full routes and practiced them at the weekend, and that worked beautifully! Keep up the good work

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@mdash3296 thanks for your purchase & also for the feedback. It definitely encourages me to make more content when I hear how much it helps people 🥰

[@AB-mv7iq]

Whos instructor pls

[@nazifamiskeenmal5703]

I have my test today. Fingers crossed. I always watch you videos. They are really good and easy to understand. Thanks

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Good luck! Traffic is really bad around the Watford test centre today due to roadworks so leave with plenty of time to get there

[@arps2ks]

Excellent commentary and warnings. Thank you.

[@mithil_memories]

I got this route, if i didnt see this video, i wud hav gone over the bus lane which wud be serious fault.. I passed my test with four minors.. 5 practical lessons in addition to ur videos saves me lot of money and long wait 😍😍

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Congratulations 🥳 🎉 I’m glad it was helpful, enjoy driving 😊

[@rincymajoe9158]

Ohi,ohi... I passed my driving test today morning with zero minor mistakes.... thank you so much for your videos....I have taken one month membership.. you are doing a great job ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Oi Oi 😆 LOVE this! Thanks so much for your support of my channel and I hope you have a great time driving 🥳

[@GEMINICHAI]

Thank you SO much for this and all your videos, you have no idea how much your channel has helped me. My test is soon in Watford and I feel about 1000% calmer after having watched your content 🙏🏽

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Thank you for your feedback ☺️ Good luck for your test 🤞🏻

[@nanaboakyee]

Oi Oi! I passed this morning using this same route and I watched this video before going.THANK YOU 😊

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@nanaboakyee haha great news, congratulations 🥳 I’m glad it helped :)

[@ngerica8638]

Thank you so much for the videos (especially all those subscribed videos in your channel). The comments and remarks thru driving are really useful and clear and they help a lot. The tips and points are insightful. I remembered those points and tried to apply it in my driving. Just passed the test! Grateful ~~ THANK YOU

[@saumil9369]

I failed my test first time exactly at that bus lane in Feb 23!! Any ways I passed it this month. Your videos really helped me getting familiar with the local area! Thank you and keep up the good work 😊

[@alexm1lne]

My test is in Hendon but I watch your videos as they are very instructive and help with nerves thank you

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Thanks - I often say to my drivers, it never matters where you drive within the Uk. If you understand the rules you can drive anywhere you want 😃

[@Therealweirdo]

I passed my driving test at watford in first attempt. Thank you soooo much. 😚 😚

[@lindaabuka9429]

Passed my test today in watford with only 3 minors. I have never driven in watford before but just watching your videos and recognising the roads and advice from your videos. Thank you so much. Youre amazing 😊

[@rhiannsouster6346]

Were the roads good ?because i’m thinking of doing it in watford as i can’t find an early test date for my closer test centre but i’m a bit a nervous

[@ReyankaChattaraj-di2fy]

I passed my test today in this route.. thanks for the advice

[@Neym4h]

Was it at this one? Driving Test Centre Watford, CP House Otterspool Way, Watford, WD25 8HU

[@shailavijayan7674]

Excellent 🙏

[@aleksandra553]

Test this Wednesday, I've never beet to Watford! First thing I noticed is how suddenly FAST this route is, my first test was in Luton and most roads around test centre were 20's so this is good to know and is INVALUABLE because otherwise I wouldn't be ready for this if I go this route, where I drive now is also pretty 'calm' so I rarely go at 70! That would have caused me to hesitate 100%

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hope it went ok 👌🏻

[@aleksandra553]

I didn't pass due to one big mistake (which, is very fair and understandable) but I have improved a lot since my first test and I am sure I'll be better next time! The roundabouts were a breeze, which I was so shocked as because normally I am terrified of them! So, no I didn't pass but I feel positive regardless! @@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor

[@annabellecomedy]

So helpful to watch this! Would have totally driven into that bus lane where you said its notorious for failing. Hopefully now i've seen this it helps! Also at - 15:40 if you creep into the road when the first lane is clear is that not okay?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

It all depends on the traffic flow. Providing you don’t cause any vehicles to slow down then it’s fine to go into the first lane.

[@annabellecomedy]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor thank you for your fast response and these videos! ☺️

[@Rurumeto]

Evil roundabout gave me a major

[@rashmivarshney-tb8lz]

Hi.... nice video...very informative...Can you make more videos of different test routes in Watford, please?😊

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Thanks for the feedback - I have made more videos and will be releasing them over the next few weeks 😊

[@nitinrgorajiya4368]

You need to put subscription button again cause I can’t see the membership page.

[@r24044]

6:57Why the Sat. Nav saying "keep left" but you kept going in the middle lane? I don't understand the reason....and before this, Sat Nav saying at the roundabout the 2nd exit, where is the 2nd exit? Thank you for your video, and i am learning the Watford routes.

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

The left lane goes left only at the traffic lights. You need to go straight ahead, so you need the middle lane. There is a very small service road to the left at the roundabout, it looks more like a driveway to us, but the gps on the satnav cannot recognise this so it considers it an exit. When driving on your test the examiner will position the SatNav so you can see it clearly - follow the blue line and if there is anything you’re not sure of, ask in plenty of time

[@jlc5271]

At 1:14, if you go left, what is the speed limit? Cos further down that road when you're coming the other way, it says national speed limit, but then there's no sign change to 30 anytime before/after the width restriction or Volkswagen garage. So if you took the left turn instead of the right, what speed should you be going at? Cos I don't wanna be going 30 if it's national speed limit later on (the sign for the cars going the opposite way says that earlier)

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

If you go left it’s a 30mph limit. It’s frustrating that the signage & road markings are so poor as it confuses many people. When turning into Berry Grove Lane from Bushey Mill Lane you’re correct, there is a national speed limit sign. It then changes back to 30mph before the bridge but the sign got knocked down a decade ago & they never replaced it. Too be honest - all the way along that road you wouldn’t want to do more than 30mph anyway due to the bends, visibility & narrow road so just treat that whole area as a 30mph & you’ll be fine

[@jlc5271]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor alright thank you

[@okay7662]

I failed 2 times in Watford June and August, i have a test this Wednesday coming 🙏🏽

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Good luck! 🤞🏻

[@okay7662]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor you have any availability on Wednesday? Instead of going with s private car I’d just use your car and do 1 or 2 lesson before just to confirm I can drive etc

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@okay7662 no sorry, I’m fully booked with lessons

[@okay7662]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor okay thank you and also for fast replies

[@relyt9518]

I’ve got my test tomorrow at 8:10am in Watford! Would you have any specific advice? Thanks for these videos they’re really helpful ❤

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Stay calm and just think “is it safe?”

[@EllieL22]

Hi, thank you so much for posting this video - really helpful. Just a quick question, what makes this route different to the dreaded B&Q route? Where does the dreaded B&Q route head to? Thank you! :)

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hey So this route goes from Watford test centre towards Bushey Arches at the start of the test. The B&Q route goes from Watford test centre towards Bushey Heath via instructions from the examiner and then the satnav guides you back to the test centre via Bushey Arches and MANY lane changes (which is where the satnav is confusing and incorrect at times)

[@annabellecomedy]

Roundabout at 6:30, the SatNav says to take 2nd exit, but it looks like you take the first? Or is that drive in before considered an exit? Thank you! So helpful!

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

The first exit is just a small pathway for a business located down it. It’s a dead end & not a proper road, which is why you won’t see it as an exit on the signposts. The TomToms used for the driving test are not very accurate hence it says second exit. Some examiners will even correct the satnav & let you know it is your first exit at the roundabout.

[@annabellecomedy]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor okay good to know! I guess being able to see the SatNav there will be handy :-)

[@keshw4426]

Love your videos! I haven't driven in Watford but managed to get a test there in 3 days time so your videos are rreally giving me confidence on the test routes!! What is the most common test route for 7:13am? :)

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Thanks for the feedback! There isn’t a specific route for that time of day I’m afraid. The examiner will decide on the morning depending on traffic conditions.

[@Alex-iw2cj]

I had this route and at 23.39 in the video I failed for speeding however I was doing 33 but the examiner after told me it was a 30 mph road

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hey Did you allow your driving instructor to listen into the feedback with the examiner? It is unlikely you'd fail for simply doing 33mph. Quite frequently people can miss-interpret the feedback from the examiner and get confused with what it means

[@Ausman-r9l]

@2:31 the national speed limit sign comes..... But what is the speed limit before that??

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@Ausman-r9l same 👍🏻

[@Ausman-r9l]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor OK thanks

[@natsyist]

Test on Wednesday in Watford, I’m sooo nervous but I’m PRAYING I PASS

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hope it all went ok for you

[@natsyist]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor I passed ! Only 2 minors 🙏🏾 you videos really helped !! Thank you

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@natsyist Amazing so happy for you! 🤩

[@Ausman-r9l]

The roundabout @5:08 has three lanes, you took the 2nd exit from the left lane....So I'm assuming it's OK to use the left lane for the 2nd exit at this roundabout?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@Ausman-r9l correct 👍🏻

[@Ausman-r9l]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor thanks

[@samanackaas]

Hi my test 5th march 11:11 in Watford I failed two times before please help me which route is used that time 😣

[@khurrammirza2674]

Do you have exact route please or postcode to follow. My son got his test in Feb 25.

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@khurrammirza2674 this is the exact route shown in the video

[@khurrammirza2674]

Thank you! We live in High Wycombe but only managed to get test for Watford so have to bring my son to Watford/Practice.

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@khurrammirza2674 there are 12 routes of Watford available by signing up to be a member of this channel or through my website SophiesDrivingSkool.com/shop

[@Pandora8_]

5:06 you take the second exit and i can see the lane splits into 3 lanes, it looks like you stayed in the left lane but is it fine to be in the middle lane ?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Good question - On this particular junction there are no road markings. Therefore the rule is "Drive on the left unless overtaking or turning right" So you'd only use the middle lane if you are overtaking other vehicles.

[@Pandora8_]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor I see, thank you !

[@raniyaakbar9665]

Is this the only route there is for the Watford Driving Test! I’ve got mine coming up and wanted to know

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

No there are approximately 18 in total

[@shalinipatel266]

Hi, I have a test at 11:11 am during half term in Watford and wanted to ask what is the most commonly route used around that time? Thanks for these videos, so helpful

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

So sorry I didn’t not see this comment in time. I hope your test went well 🤞🏻

[@shalinipatel266]

Unfortunately I didn’t, I have another test booked for weekday 14:32 pm. Do you know what is the most common route used then?

[@kingmk7054]

⁠​⁠@@shalinipatel266how did you find another one so quick

[@FlyboyA]

@@shalinipatel266what caused u to fail ?

[@steveroberts1619]

Hi - If when turning left onto the a41 from Otterspool way and you are not supposed to keep left but carry on up the a41 to Asda would you still turn into the left lane and then once joined signal right into the middle lane?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Yes, if it’s safe ahead build up your speed before changing lanes to the right to continue along the A41. (Although this won’t happen on test, there isn’t a route that does this)

[@steveroberts1619]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor thanks so much x

[@Brianna577]

Hiii🙂is this the exact driving test route for automatic drivers too?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hi you can never say for sure any route will be EXACTLY the same as road & traffic conditions can change. But an automatic driving test is carried out in exactly the same way as a manual driving test

[@kaushicool2527]

is it possible have mock test with you ? 😊

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hey I’m booked up at the moment but feel free to message me 😊

[@sikandersiddick6678]

@@TheOnlineDrivingInstructorHiya, when are you available for a mock test and how to contact you please

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

@@sikandersiddick6678 Hey I'm fully booked at the moment, if you check out my website or social media channels for ways to Dm me :)

[@jessicahayes5979]

not sure if its a stupid question but when you’re asked to parallel park on your test do you go straight into the manoeuvre or can you pull up close to the curb first then go into it

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Never such thing as a stupid question! 😊 The examiner will ask you to stop on the left first, they’ll then explain they want you to parallel park. They’ll point out which car you should use. It can also be called “Reverse Park” and you’ll only do it on the left in a quiet residential area

[@emdadurrahman5855]

Hi, Is this road use for 9.07am as a test Road?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

It can be yes

[@Goku_is_KING]

Hi lovely my test tuesday 12 :38 please help me for video this time of road thanks xx

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Hi It won't be this route or Road signs to Harrow/Watford as I think one of the roads is now closed for a week. Good luck!

[@varunkanthwal1374]

Hi, Do you take mock tests ?

[@TheOnlineDrivingInstructor]

Yes - mock tests are a fantastic way to prepare you for the driving test