Tight turns when driving - how not to hit the curb and obstructions on tight corners.

In this video I explain how to make a tight turn without hitting the curb, wall or any other obstruction. This video is useful if you need to drive in very narrow streets with tight corners that have no view or turns where you have to reverse.
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Timing and position
01:50 How the car steers
02:40 Demonstrations
08:12 Avoiding the curb
09:35 Using both sides of the road
12:18 More advice
13:12 Outro

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[@karpybmf]

Funny how every instructor fails to teach students anything and you find a random guy on KZbin that makes it seem a piece of cake. Very good advices, I'm also struggling a bit around sharp corners, my instructor couldn't explain when is the best time to fully commit to the turn, can't wait to test this on the road :)

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[@Duncan94]

It's important for learners to understand that when needed (and when safe) it's totally fine to use all of the available road space.

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Absolutely true!

[@lexsoft3969]

It means that at 11:30 we can do that in one attempt by using available space on the right side before turning at that corner. That is what I do in roads at residence area.

[@lanceareadbhar]

But just make sure to check that there aren't people coming on your right and also how to turn left when there are cars on your right.

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My confidence was absolutely shattered after my second driving lesson last week. I couldn't figure out my judgement for left turns! I found your channel, watched some videos and today's lesson went so much better. Thank you for everything Richard, your videos are absolutely amazing and I love your teaching style. Your students are really lucky to have you ❤️

[@thelegend2543]

So it's all about making space before turning into it. Thx for the good tips

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Always remember my driving instructor saying “Think about your back wheels”. Cheers Brian!

[@owenchuarbx]

Had a hard time doing left turns. Thanks for giving me visual guidance

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I'm watching this as I'm about to get my car out of a tight parking spot

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thanks. you're a life saver mate. i scratched my car like 3 times in tight places. now i know how

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Great video. I am looking for good instructional vids for my two eldest grandchildren who are both learning to drive. Yours are excellent. What did make me chuckle were the number of small walls which had been hit numerous times. @1.37 just under the nearside wing mirror; @5.59 to the right of the offside wing mirror. I passed my test in 1967 and I still like to pick up tips. Never too late to learn!👍

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Well done 😁 how many mistakes did you make?

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[@VivekSamudarala]

I was expecting that he’d say check the back of your car while turning over the walls. This is a great video for the beginners though. Please make a video on judging the length of the car. The pillars made a lot of sense 😇

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i am planning to drive a kinda big van, like the one you encountered, in my hometown sometimes that has very tight turns like the ones you demonstrated. i haven't had my license due to the pandemic yet but watching your videos will probably have me so ready for the driving exam on the theoretical level.

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After watching you videos on how to make turns , my turns have really improved, thank you so much, keep saving lives.... regards from Zambia

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Thanks, after my Dad yelling “keep in” every time I take a sharp bend (with no oncoming traffic) and me then curbing the back wheel multiple times for him to just say “everyone does that” and acting like that is how tight corners are meant to be taken, I now finally understand how to drive tight corners in the way that makes sense and avoids car damage/potential test fail 😁.

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This is a very important lesson I see many people just know nothing about, you need to be careful of others in this kind of situation and remember bigger vehicles will be in situations like this on normal roads, it really shows how important observations are and not just observing yourself but observe what everyone else needs/is doing.

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Thanks, after my Dad yelling “keep in” every time I take a sharp bend (with no oncoming traffic) and me then curbing the back wheel multiple times for him to just say “everyone does that” and acting like that is how tight corners are meant to be taken, I now finally understand how to drive tight corners in the way that makes sense and avoids car damage/potential test fail!

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I passed my test on the first try with 0 faults. But that didn't mean I can drive. In real life without all the poles or cones indicating when to turn and stuff, I'd have no clue on how to gauge things accurately My biggest fear is doing things that end up hurting myself, or worse, other people as well, especially those with children. I'm in Malaysia and DAYUMN these people drive so recklessly. Doesn't help that we're given turns that are too close together and often have to change two lanes within 300 meters after entering that short road. Your videos have helped me tremendously with being more comfortable on the road and developing habits/thought processes required to be a good driver who understands that I simply borrow a small space on a shared road Thank you, sir! I only wish you wellness

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[@kundankanan9074]

this is a very good video.. applicable in lots of countries and places with narrow streets.. sometimes the lanes can be narrow that you can't take out car in one go. In that case, what I do sometimes is go wide as you have suggested and try to aim short of opposite corner across where you risk B pillar. Then turn wheel back in opposite direction, come back a bit and then forward again and it goes through.

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12:19 His advice is so useful, not only in driving but in daily life too.

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Richard you are a life saver!! Thank you sincerely

[@marsy1480]

I feel better after watching this. I realise that the tight turns I've caught myself on made the ‘tight’ turns in this vid look huge!

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Best instructions for new drivers

[@aishah2536]

Watching this after failing my test this morning because I hit the kerb multiple times on left turns (one of which was a serious). Worse part was I never normally do that and the road was wide but I was scared I'd go wide. Really helpful watch!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the video helps and I wish you the best of luck with your next test.

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Glad I found this video, I just did a very challenging mock test route that was 90% roads like this 😮 it took a lot out of me, I feel exhausted now 😂

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Hi, I was wondering if you could possibly cover driving (or tips for driving) in snowy conditions and ice? I find your videos and visuals really helpful to refer to 😊 have a great New Year!

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Thank you. It is something I'd like to do.

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Fantastic explanation. Bravo. Bravo

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Wow ... Very practical way to teach driving... This video is useful, not only for England but for all those countries left-hand drive countries.... any Tight turns , 90degree parking and parallel parking are examples of good driving... I drive a manual sedan ... I know the pain... 🤣

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Great effort brother explanations are very detail, thank you very Much

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What an amazing teacher

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You are so helpful! Wonderful videos👍 very grateful to you!

[@benh4544]

Be quality to learn with you, so calm, my sisters driving instructor has no patience 😂

[@marshahyde2091]

your videos is z best,u make it seems so easy,am a beginner n am terrible a turnings Jamaica thx.

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If this man reached in college I can get any degree I want. Never saw such good teacher ❤

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We own a Land Rover, so we are very used to needing to reverse out of tight corners!

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Thanks for this Richard 👏🏾

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Thank you so much i really need this right now. ❤️

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thank you for your efforts!

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Loved the way you demonstrated it. Am from India.

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Another superb video by Richard by this end of the year keep it up wish you a happy New year

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Thanks, you too!

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thank you. this was very helpful. will try these out.