Top 3 Mistakes New Drivers Make After Passing

[@SimpleDevotion.]

why is this video like perfectly timed, i literally just got my full license in the mail today 😂

[@flymummawaterbabes9583]

Well done !

[@ricardoportwood39]

Congratulations

[@SimpleDevotion.]

thank you 🙏

[@MI57Y]

Congratulations

[@loopa9283]

Omg same, passed this Monday. Came Thursday .

[@tinielou3268]

Very useful Francis!!!!! Deffo need more of these videos for new drivers as I find them very useful. There are 2 problems I find myself getting into all the time as a new driver 1 - people drive toooooo close to the back of my car and it really infuriates me 2 - there are so many people on the road that just randomly change direction without indicating or just make dangerous manoveres from nowhere. As a new driver these things are extremely scary. So I bought a dash cam and with the footage I have I could make a you tube channel already 😂

[@nzlittlebee]

Oh my gosh, I relate to this so much. The tail gating is quite intimidating. Sometimes I've pulled over just to let someone pass me, even though I'm not going too slow. I also relate to others re indicating. A lot don't seem to indicate correctly on roundabouts or lane changes and having someone near me move lanes out of nowhere with no warning is scary! A dash cam is a great idea 😊

[@alisont308]

Dash cams are an essential, helped me out when someone drove into me a month after I got my new car, had such good footage of the other driver pulling out not looking, found no fault to me. I also hate people pulling up behind me so close, just no need, I always leave a good gap. I find everyone always seems to be in a rush, I always allow extra time.

[@keith6400]

1 Tailgaters are easy to deal with. If you have the extra space ahead of you as the main man indicates in the video you do not have to instantly react to the situation ahead. as you have given yourself time. If there is someone close behind the space ahead of you allows you to slow down more gradually when required. What you are avoiding is sudden hard stops which can involve a rear end collision.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Promise, I'm doing more!! And I want to see this youtube channel lol

[@sweetcoffeentoffee]

I passed in August then broke my foot two weeks later so I couldn’t drive until mid October! Your videos have been really helpful and helped give me the confidence to drive in central, south and north London! Never thought I could do it!

[@KB_Lincolnshire_Photography]

Passed my test a few weeks ago and I definitely feel the pressure of other drivers even if it's just in my head.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

you just gotta rationalise it out. like everyones in a rush and no one on the road cares about you or what you're doing in your car. you can make mistakes and you might feel like youve got in someones way but realistically you've probably only held them up for under 5 seconds and in another 5 seconds they'll forget about you completely

[@karllinden7089]

Passed my test yesterday..... bro your a mind reader. Huge thank you for your videos.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

A mind reader? I prefer the term "knowledge sharer"! But hey, you did the hard work-big congrats on passing your test!

[@anitalimbu6736]

I am a learner driver and I start watching your videos. I swear, your each and every words helped me. Now I am a confident learner. Thank you very much.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

That's awesome thanks so much I love this comment!! Good luck in your learning journey 😊

[@dominique7520]

These tips were super helpful! I just got my first car after 18 months of saving and not having driven since passing in May 2023. I was booked in to go get dashcams fitted in my car today but was too nervous to drive there on my own because of 2 big scary roundabouts on the way. 😢 I was so excited to get my first car and now i'm terrified to do a 7 minute drive to Halfords, I feel so silly!

[@akintundesaheedolugbenga9024]

Find alternative roads to the roundabout then

[@wrightwoodwork]

Just normal nerves get fried to come or go pick a friend just to ease the nerves

[@Bulelwakoko]

I was the same. Unfortunately you'll just have to do it. Nobody knows you're a new driver but you. People are in the wrong lanes all the time on roundabouts. It will be okay.

[@wrightwoodwork]

@@akintundesaheedolugbenga9024 that's impractical advice so avoid anywhere you don't like makes 0 sense.

[@wrightwoodwork]

@@Bulelwakoko exactly you soon work out where to be once you've done it a couple of times . As long as you do things safely it's fine

[@Richard_HD]

I would still NOT recommend leaving your engine on even if you are parked with the hand brake on, you can still be fined. If you must check your phone, park up legally and safely with the engine off and the keys out of the ignition.

[@Pxris_x]

GOOD TIMING! I just passed my test today and had been worrying all day about what to do next!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Congrats!!! what to do next is get out there and drive! it'll feel unfamiliar at first, just like driving did when you first started. but you got this and you'll be flying in no time

[@Zak-un1tg]

Passed my test yesterday, your videos and Aman's videos have helped a massive amount in preparing for it. Thank you!

[@sassyshewolf2784]

Hi Francis! I just wanted to say I passed my driving test on Wednesday there !!! 🎉 thankyou for your brill videos with tips and for passing your test , mock tests , show me tell me !! I'm super chuffed with myself !! It's took me until the age of 52 to learn and I've passed first time 😊🎉 I lost my husband in September of this year to lukemia , and he was my the obe I did all my practice with . I was so nervous thinking will I ever be able to drive with someone else supporting me ?? I've been learning since August 2023 and had proper instructor since January of this year. I was determined to keep my test date on 13th November despite losing my husband , it's been a very awful time , thinking I wpuld never be able to continue. But I did it !! He will be so proud I'm sure !! I'm still amazed but I'm actually feeling really calm behind the wheel . Thankyou again fir your videos and tips it's really really helped me xxxxx

[@J_Martin20]

This is a great video, thanks so much. I passed my test in June and I am gradually building my confidence on the road but sometimes I feel like I passed yesterday 🙈 Really good video and advice 🎉

[@FadingOhio]

Your vids helped me pass my test in October with 0 minors! As someone who is still making small mistakes hearing that last tip makes me think I can get better :)

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Zero minors!! jheez thats mad. That happens so rarely you wouldnt believe!! Congrats!!

[@FadingOhio]

@DrivingSchoolTV ikr, my instructor couldn't believe it. I'll be having one last lesson with him for motorways soon

[@sekoaib]

Thank you for this, now I know what to do when going onto the highway

[@Ovusly]

Just wanna say thank you for your videos. Today I managed to pass my driving test.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Awesome news! So happy for you! Time to hit the road and show 'em what you've got! 🚗💨

[@uncletamarind6097]

Great tips, passed about 4 months ago. Took a lot from your last tip. Thanks 😊

[@AmanoLorenzo]

gotta respect this guy's consistency

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

😉

[@russ3190]

Thanks for the tips. Waiting for my car be delivered since it's 17 miles away from my home and just to take my Jaguar XE and drive straight in unfamiliar road especially I drove manual and this is automatic and I have no experience so the best way to start is right from your home in familiar places in a quiet times in the evening.

[@ArkhamDeluxe]

That is probably the best way but for some reason my car was in Woking and I picked it up and drove it down to London and it was basically the first time I drove an automatic after learning in manual 😂😂 I'd say if someone tackles a big trip early with their first car, that will just relieve most of the stress or anxiety a person would have as your subsequent trips will be simpler in comparison.

[@paightonransome6842]

Passed my test last three weeks ago and have already driven 700 miles, but still feel the nerves. I've had a truck driver overtake me and scream through his window because I stalled though, which didn't help 😬 As always, super helpful video 😁

[@san4iu]

Hello Francis, please make a video about overtaking on dual carriage ways and how to drive a little more relaxed on high speed roads.

[@Altirix]

Just passed my driving test today, couldn't be better timing than that!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Perrrrrrfect! 🤣 congrats!!

[@Altirix]

@@DrivingSchoolTV Thank you! Your videos really helped out a lot, especially your videos when you're doing a mock test with an examiner. It really helps to answer some questions and really understand what your driving is being marked on.

[@Toppy1st]

Past last Monday at Hendon thanks for the videos 🎉🎉🎉

[@ricardoportwood39]

Great content as always thanks Francis! Loving the licence keep up the great work you absolute legend! 🎉😊

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Haha Ricardooooo thanks man always appreciate you!!

[@jcsawyer123]

I passed today! Your videos have been a big help. Great timing for this video :D

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Legennnnnd 🙌 Thanks for watching hope you get a solo drive SOON!!

[@laurahughes4550]

I love your videos! I passed my text 6 weeks ago and I find driving in the dark super scary, I can't see as far ahead as I can in the daytime and so feel like I can't plan ahead as well. Practice makes perfect I suppose. I kinda wish I had even one lesson in the dark tbh

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

yes, keep preacticing! remember it's the same roads with the same rules it just looks a bit different. like going from normal into dark mode on your phone 😊 you get used to it in time

[@wrightwoodwork]

@@laurahughes4550 that's actually a little bit false that you can't see as far in the dark. A bright sunny day or dark night. In which conditions will you know the other vehicle is coming towards you first the sunny day or in the dark with thier lights on

[@shanthikshan9128]

it's really useful tips. thank you so much 👍

[@Mattey1]

Engine needs to be off at 2:01. The only time its allowed with the engine on is at drive-thrus/carwashes for using apple/android pay.

[@21aaan]

Francis the goat your morden vids helped me pass yesterday with 4 minors

[@Dom83.]

Passed 3 weeks ago super helpful vid always have the sat nav on 😆

[@virginianoakes2515]

Great tips🎉 thanks😊

[@dontworry-o4l]

1:13 was waiting for him to do it🤣

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

🤣 never

[@TheFootballbantsTV]

This was really helpful. The driving too close to cars is definitely something to be mindful of as a new driver. Often very easy to lose spacial awareness when your focus becomes on getting to your destination quickly. Better to leave more time, be late and keep a safe distance than get yourself too close to the car in front. Quick question Francis I use a Tom Tom for sat nav but if I want to use my phone for a sat nav does it have to be in a sat nav holder securely or can it be left on the side providing your not touching the device? I’ve been avoiding this method for sat nav due to uncertainty

[@kinoby6352]

i literally passed yesterday as well, this was amazing timing😂 thanks a lot for the tips!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

😂😂😂 ffs how has everyone passed on the same day congrats!!! hahaha

[@kinoby6352]

@ literally i feel like that was just lucky for anyone taking their test haha. whats the best website to look at insurance do you know?

[@UnKrashable]

Engine off and key out to comply with the law fully. Most police officers will understand if they see someone pulled over, however, just in case you get an absolute jobsworth that wants to argue technicality you might want the key out to prove you're not in control of the car. Also please please please make more videos about after passing/general driving etc

[@JasonSykesDTS]

At least you didn’t look at your phone while on test.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

🤣

[@rossmoses1615]

Good morning Francis, I passed my test 6 months ago & I’m not so much more confident in my driving ability. However, I still have concerns about moving in slow moving traffic. On occasions my car is very jumpy and at times the engine recs are to high, any tips or advice you can give me on this ? Thanks in advance.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

It takes practice and experience. Don't be too hard on yourself about making mistakes or not being smooth. Your instructor probably had a newish car that's a lot easier to drive than what you've got now. It takes time and you just need to get from a to b. As long as you do it safely we're all good

[@JasonSykesDTS]

Superb advice.

[@Jackfinn456]

I passed 3 months ago and have made some small mistakes but I haven’t let it bother me too much

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

It's great to hear that you're staying positive despite the small mistakes! Every step is a learning opportunity, and it sounds like you're on the right track.

[@nizamahmed5073]

Can't stress the importance of using things like carplay and android auto. Pretty much any car now post 2000 can get the headunit upgrades for very cheap nowadays! Modernises the car whilst unlocking so much freedom and safety

[@fclay2634]

Thanks for all your help, i have passed my test first time, but am scared to go out on dual carriage way, especially changing lanes please help

[@AnulikaOkika-cs8hm]

Pls can u talk about parking..how to pay for parking n how to know free parking..

[@DanielleLowe-s9l]

Please what are the mistakes to avoid apart from those mentioned as new driver

[@nickypressure]

i passed 30 mins ago thank you for your vids they helped

[@abbiaca-3288]

I feel horrible to admit this, but the day I passed my test I was out driving and my brother sent me a message, and I could see as I put it into a phone holder. I was just going around a small road and I was getting ready to click the notification before I realised it was really stupid. Since then I've just thrown my phone into the back or kept it in my bag so I physically cannot touch it but I can Bluetooth it. I also don't use the phone holder unless I'm using my phone as a sat nav.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

It's ok to admit. I rate that you learned from it and took steps to not do it again 😊 you're the kinda driver we all want on the roads!

[@Nymphai1702]

I passed my driving practical with 4 faults.

[@daviemac9925]

How do you feel about older drivers?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Whatever age you pass at you'll be glad you're enjoying the freedom and you didnt leave it any longer! Also you're statistically less likely to crash the older you get so it's probably sensible 😃

[@karenFrench-u7v]

Im an older learner and on my 4th test so no mum and dad for me to go out with more like my husband😅 at 55 will be so happy to pass my test will be great 😊love this video as will be bit nervous but excited out on my own 😊

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

You can do it!

[@karenFrench-u7v]

@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you test next year 😊

[@LynFish]

I'm 57 I passed in April you got this it's an amazing feeling to pass at my age

[@karenFrench-u7v]

@LynFish well done I bet its amazing feeling,it's took me ages so been worried that I won't pass, my instructor says I'm a good driver just over thinking, congratulations to you x

[@LynFish]

@karenFrench-u7v don't over think it my driving instructor was always telling me I was a good driver ,I was mega nervous driving alone but the freedom it gives u is so worth it ,age is a number don't let it define you enjoy it stay positive and smash your test .

[@RuvaDoll]

I’d love a video on how to buy a car please. I’ve realised there’s so much information I don’t know about cars, and there’s SO MANY CARS 😭 do I go private seller or go a car dealer, what should I be looking for so I can drive save, legally and not get scammed, financing or paying outright etc, there’s so much to consider 😭😭😭

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

That's a fantastic idea! There’s definitely a lot to cover when it comes to buying a car, and I'll get this video planned. THANKS!!

[@ThatWouldBeCareless]

"Dim? Dim is about lights" cracked me up. How do I buy a car plsss, I feel like I've been learning to drive for 100 years but finally getting close to test ready and no idea how to do the next step lol.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

That's a good idea for a vid actually. thanks!

[@fehintijesubabalola]

Pls if you don't have a car and you have a practical test, what other way can someone get a car for the test apart from buying one?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Find an instructor or a friend or family member who's got a car?

[@MT-dn4tu]

I feel like you should also mention that while pulled up on the side of the road to check your phone, you must turn the engine off. The car must not be operable while you are on your phone.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

GCM did a video explaining this before. but yeah, thanks ☺️

[@Ninjaah_]

How do you get out of that feeling where you feel like you're in the middle of the road but you're actually close to parked cars on the road? Kinda worried about hitting cars, because on lessons I was always told to move right a bit, but now I don't have that instructor anymore to tell me to move right

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

you might need to get used to the slightly different feeling of being in a different car but regular left mirror checks to see how close you're driving to parked cars will help! if you see you're too close you can move out until you eventually get used to it 😊

[@leohuo4263]

if you are at a queue for the traffic light, can you quickly check your phone?

[@wrightwoodwork]

@@leohuo4263 what do you think

[@aaron91034]

No 😂

[@md2perpe]

You forgot: Remember which car is yours. The first time I drove solo I went to the library. When I was about to go home, the key didn't work. It took a while until I realized that I was at the wrong car. The colour was similar, but it was another brand.

[@CrisTK1]

My boyfriend had the same situation, but they were the same brand, model and colour. The cars were practically identical, just the registration number different. He came back home to ask me for my keys, thinking that there was something wrong with his. We went back outside and noticed the twin car and understood what happened. 😅

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

HAAH i used to to this ALL the time!! and then I got a luminous car and never lose it. great tip though!! You could get a bobble for the aerial?

[@paddym27]

haha i find it a complete nightmare following satnav. it just stresses me out! advice comes way to late over the audio, with all sorts of vague instructions & funny stuff with lanes coming up on the screen! maybe i'm just getting old.

[@linnut17]

Thankyou

[@wrightwoodwork]

The last reason is the very reason you have passed. Not everything will be perfect. Wait till you go out and need to park up and its super tight and you cant get in with 1 shot. Are you going to drive away because you might delay someone. Where i will just go you know what im having that space, its tight but i can get in. Yes i might need ti readjust a dozen times . The thing is as long as im progressing into the space all is good and i know whats around me its fine. Nobody is going this person cant drive. They can see the. space is extremely tight . Once in that's its. Thierr does come times and you cant get it and thats fine to

[@kingofgames526]

Oooo here wee gooo

[@liliagrace7850]

i’ve been driving for about 9 months now and my mum is still the worst passenger 😂 swear she’s convinced i can’t drive hahahaha

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

🤣 hanging on for dear life?

[@Bulelwakoko]

I legit thought you were about to pick up your phone 😅😅😅 Of course you wouldn't!!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

offcccccourse!!! i nearly cut that joke out but it was just SO stupid i left it in 🤣

[@purnitaroy8336]

I passed first time and the test only lasted 30 mins 😂😂😂

[@zainahmed-yp4qi]

Realistically why care about getting stuff wrong once you’ve passed, if you being legal your fine.

[@TheFootballbantsTV]

Safety! It’s very easy to think once you’ve passed you can drive how you want to drive but actually driving the way you were taught is how you should drive all the time. For instance driving too close to cars. It’s something that new drivers can very easily start doing but actually it can be very dangerous and often causes accidents on the roads. This isn’t to be doom and gloom but new drivers should always be mindful about what they are doing and not take a blasé approach.

[@hassanyounas597]

Srkaar Urdu bolo

[@angelbob5930]

Brilliant video, and just what I needed to hear. Thanks ☀️🫶🏼

[@NadunIsharaUdayanga]

I passed last week! Your video was really helpful-such simple methods to follow.😊 I just have a question: when hanging phone holders, what is the best position? Are we allowed to hang it on the window? One of my friends was stopped by the police, and they advised not to obstruct the window. What exactly is allowed?🥲

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Most people would place to the far right of the windscreen. so you can see it but it's not blocking your view. I think perhaps the best ones are the ones that attach to your vents. Then they're not in the windscreen at all but still easily seen. Note though that vent holders wont attach to all vents. I learned this the hard way!