Understanding Dual Carriageways. What to do.

[@kimberleynewcombe6446]

Had my first test on Monday and failed because of a lack of understanding of dual carriageways... That's why I'm here. Great video

[@JamesTravis]

Kimberley Newcombe hope it helps. Feel free to watch as many as you feel. Good luck with your next test

[@kiritdirajlal8302]

I failed because of speed limit

[@stephengamble9388]

Nice video . For viewers the 2 second rule explained. As the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed point at the side of road , count 1 , 2 , 3 . You should not reach the same fixed point before the end of that count in your vehicle . This ensures you have enough distance to the vehicle in front to slow down or stop safely . After over taking another vehicle , do not move back in , until all of the vehicle you have overtaken is visible in your left mirror . This ensures you are maintaining a safe gap , 2 seconds , to the vehicle you have just overtaken . For all the learners watching , this is a good example of what good driving looks like . No drama or excitement , nothing happens .

[@tobeytransport2802]

I can’t start driving for another year and a half yet but I love watching these, it’s helping me to prepare for that time when I can drive. Thanks travis

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for your kind comment. Before you know, you will be starting lessons. Thank you for watching

[@tobeytransport2802]

Learn-to-drive Travis yes I’m very excited to be able to start lessons, thank you so much travis

[@tobeytransport2802]

Learn-to-drive Travis I’ve had my Highway Code and traffic signs book since I was about 8 and I’ve been reading them a lot lately as well as watching your videos, I’m very excited and keen to be able to start driving. Thanks

[@TrueMathSquare]

You can still drive another vehicle that isn't motorize such as a house drawn carriage or a bicycle.

[@jaysong1879]

This is a great video. Very clear and concise and easy to understand, overall I am a safe driver according to my instructor but the second I jump on a dual carriageway I notice things sooo late or dropping speed it's annoying. Much appreciated for your help!

[@JamesTravis]

+Jayson G happy to help

[@fatimabegum9821]

can relate 😞

[@ABC-tc1wx]

Hey Travis, Completed my Adi Part 1 and 2 watching your Videos. I have used your videos To gain a better understanding For my part 3 coming up soon. Your my Favourite Adi on the Internet, Your Teaching Style is Very Informative and Relaxing. Just wanted to say Thank you for Passing on your Knowledge on so Many Topics, it's been Invaluable.

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching and your kind words. Good luck with your part 3

[@JamesTravis]

Hi Graham, you are correct it is a slip road. I used the term acceleration lane to remind pupils to increase there speeds. Thank you for watching.

[@Carno66466]

Learn-to-drive Travis

[@thehappybarber6875]

I never got taught to do shoulder check unless u are still for blind spot ??? You lose control ahead you move forward to look at blindspot that's how I was taught???

[@thehappybarber6875]

How do u make sure in dual carriageways u dont drift to left or right stay in lane ?

[@Bikerdaemons]

Thank you for these videos, they are really helpful. I really understand them and the best to take them is conunting the exits, but when you are driving it's difficult because you have to do other things at the same time and then you lose the count of exits. I hope in my test I don't have to do them, but If I have, I will remember these videos. Thanks!!!

[@donnabrothers3152]

Fantastic video, I've yet to venture myself onto the dual carriageway but will watch this a few times & I'm doing some extra tuition so fingers crossed it's a combo enough to get me ready for it, I've recently just stuck to local roads. I'd say nothing prepares you for real life driving but these videos definitely help. Thank you again.

[@JamesTravis]

I have a brand new dual carriageway video coming out next Monday on my channel. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@donnabrothers3152]

@@JamesTravis I'm going through quite a few of your videos I've saved so every now & then I go over them, I seem to have taken vehophobia since buying my car so I'm back taking refresher lessons but still driving locally myself in my own car. So thank you for the videos they've really helped me.

[@JamesTravis]

Donna Jamieson safe driving

[@Geralt0Rivia]

as a new driver this is a awesome guidance, Thank you travis

[@JamesTravis]

+Danny Ju safe driving

[@teenagedirtbag2717]

thank you for this video! I feel slightly better about doing this next lesson with my instructor after watching this video

[@dominusxcii4049]

Thanks for the vids. I passed today, this was my 4th attempt. I only started watching your content the other day and can honestly say it helped. Thanks a bunch.

[@JamesTravis]

+DominusXCII congratulations on passing

[@jasongriffiths8819]

Yer, he helped me too, please don't stop your vids

[@rabi3341]

Very informative video👍. I needed a bit of help with dual carriageway/motorway cat's eyes colours. Your video made it easy for me to remember. Cheers!

[@carlythwaite1174]

Fantabulous Fairy - just watch out if you're doing your theory test because they've changed the name of cat's eyes now to reflective studs.

[@moonlightfze8393]

Thank you so much, I've passed my test on the second attempt. By watching your videos.

[@JamesTravis]

Excellent. Congratulations on passing

[@Seojang_hello]

Thanks travis well informative and i fully understand where and when to turn the only thing i get nervous:( sometimes its distruct your concetration my test coming soon :)wish me luck :))

[@JamesTravis]

+MICHAEL PALMER good luck

[@mahrokhgolbalaq2505]

very good to learn thanks

[@mr28086]

I have a problem with lorry drivers, I have just passed my test and also taken a few pass plus lessons. when I need to change lanes so I can leave the dual carriageway/ motorway. They don't allow me to go in to the lane I intended to and when i slow down to go behind them, either another car is there and another behind that one. If I slow down any further I would most likely cause a collison. It happens often that I miss my exit or have to be reckless and force my way in. It's difficult when I'm driving on a new road that i have never driven on before, so I'm at fault to when it comes to situations like that.

[@JamesTravis]

On a dual carriageway or motorway you should drive in the left lane. Then use the other lanes to overtake. If you are finding it difficult to come back in to the left lane, you could be overtaking and not realising that there is no gap to come back in, or you could be planning it late to come back to the left.

[@PARVEEN78620]

Hi can u do a video on Gears and speed

[@ElBuenoTaco]

Ive failed my driving test the first time, something really stupid, coulda made it through a mini roundabout but the examiner braked as I wasnt stopping to give way. Completely understand. The next one is in rush hour (8 AM) and the motorway near me is bumper to bumper so I am nervous about the slip roads being backed up and what to do .

[@JamesTravis]

Early morning tests can be a bit tricky. But examiners want to see you drive, so know where to take you to avoid sitting in traffic. Good luck

[@sheetalpatel2088]

Hey James . Thank you so much for all your videos . Just a question if we want to go straight ahead then do we have to take right hand to football stadium

[@JamesTravis]

Hi Sheetal, can you be more specific. Such as a time on the video?

[@sheetalpatel2088]

At 4:32 you took second exit to join A5 but if we want to go primark traffic lights which lane you should because right lane goes straight and middle goes left and straight which says arrow on ground

[@JamesTravis]

Coming up the slip road and primark is on your left at the first exit. Your choice is the left lane first, but if there is a very long traffic jam then you could also use the middle lane to turn because the white arrows on ground allow you to, this would exit in the right lane. If you were coming from the right across the roundabout towards primark to take the second exit, as you approach the second exit you could also be in the right lane for it’s a dual exit, but if you get the chance to move across to left, take it.

[@sarahcallaghan7005]

Not to bad I'll keep watching your simple and easy enough

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you. Good luck with your driving

[@keith6400]

I am thinking at the single stripe, 100 yards before slip road starts you should assess as soon as you can see up the slip road, is it completely full of vehicles queuing almost its entire length? You could abort the mission if you are too fast to enter the slip road! This scenario can happen at rush hours and normally there's a Queuing Traffic warning triangle sign. Can I see the full length of the slip road? Is it of an adequate size and straight to enter at full speed? Some older roads have only just been adapted to a level of modern suitability Is it down hill or up hill and which lane do I need.

[@jarradjones2235]

Hi Travis, I have been taught by my instructor to use the full length od the slip roat ie Acceleration Lane. You did not do that when you entered the motorway. Is my instructor incorrect?

[@JamesTravis]

Jarrad Jones no he is correct. But on a busy day if you do not get on when you can the car behind you will take your spot and you could struggle to get on.

[@jarradjones2235]

Learn-to-drive Travis Ok I understand, thanks for your help and swift reply!

[@annyates8812]

Love this ! Thanks !

[@T_Beaut]

I love your videos, there’ve taught me so much. Looking forward to more uploads 👍🏽

[@MrMrutube1987]

Great video thank you wrote some notes down so thank you

[@JamesTravis]

Safe driving

[@neelnaik7096]

Thank you very nicely explained.

[@puchriaveer7205]

So helpful thanks for uploading this informative video

[@devonmoon5016]

Thank you 💕 absolutely awesome, love your videos so calm, friendly and helpful, can you please come to East Anglia and be my instructor 😁 best wishes XX

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for your kind comment. Safe driving around East Anglia.

[@louise6119]

Sadly I don't get much experience on dual carriageways because my mums too afraid to take me, but in a way I don't blame her😃

[@keith6400]

Many long term drivers are good in town but do not do the long distance stuff and lack the experience of dual carriageways. I should conclude, "It's not you" I suspect your mother is not confident of what to do herself.

[@DodgeCity111]

What do you think about a vehicle waiting in the central reservation of a carriageway (70mph), then they pull into the fast lane and use it to get up to speed while cars have to undertake them?

[@JamesTravis]

I think it’s a dangerous procedure to do. They should wait for the left lane to be clear before they move across. By using the overtaking lane to move out, they have put everyone in a dangerous place, all they have to do is wait.

[@shawnrahoon6789]

5:08 Would be a fail in US. And penalty points. You must either move out to lane 2 if safe to do so or reduce your speed by half.

[@JamesTravis]

Thank you for watching and your comment about driving in the US

[@dawoodbadshah2924]

good videos to learn the drive

[@kimberleyamber4918]

Very good video where are you based in the uk?

[@JamesTravis]

I am based in Milton Keynes

[@carina914]

hi travis great video but i have a question. the first clip - you waited for a gap in both lanes 1 and 2 before entering lane 1, is this always the procedure? if there's traffic in lane 2 but a gap in 1, you wouldn't proceed? I ask because one instructor told me to wait for both lanes to be clear, and on told me it's ok to enter into lane 1 if there's only traffic in lane 2. thanks

[@JamesTravis]

When waiting a couple of points: 1. If cars in left lane move to right, they are probably making the lane free for you to enter. 2. If cars are in the right lane already, then I would not enter, because they could at any moment move across to the left lane, I would give way to them.

[@carina914]

hi travis yes i was referring to a situation where traffic is already in the right hand lane, and the left lane is clear. and entering the road from a give way junction (no slip road) . so better to wait until both lanes clear in this instance? thanks

[@sarahcallaghan7005]

Someone I know she likes your videos

[@impactnojoy]

Your amazing

[@shahrukhzaki3268]

Can we stop on slip roads if theres no gap in the traffic flow

[@JamesTravis]

If the traffic is at gridlock then you would stop. If it’s busy then it tends to move a bit slower and you can usually find a gap with showing a signal early

[@shahrukhzaki3268]

Thanx travis so it depends on the speed of traffic and flow

[@leahbolt5215]

Hey! Is it vital to be in 5th gear whilst joining on the slip road or is 4th okay and go into 5th when you get on the dual carriageway? Will this be a minor? Thank you

[@JamesTravis]

The slip road or acceleration lane is for building up your speed so when you join the traffic on the dual carriageways, it is easier and safer for you and the other cars. The other cars are driving at say 60 mph. So you would need to be close to that speed to join safely. At 40 mph you should be in 4th gear and 50 mph going into 5th gear. If you don’t use 5th at high speeds then you are putting more pressure on your car engine and polluting more. You will also find that you will struggle to overtake other cars in 4th gear at high speeds. So staying in 4th above 50mph will result in a driver fault and if you drove at 70 mph in 4th for a long period of time could result in a serious fault for gears.

[@barryandcole3292]

nice video on motorway driving, and explanation on the different cat's eyes the picture in the highway code book, of cat's eyes is a bit vague, but watching your vid 'the penny has dropped

[@nusra04]

Hi when exiting spiral roundabout controlled by traffic lights, should u indicate left or is it not necessary? Thanks

[@JamesTravis]

I would indicate.

[@JamesTravis]

Hi, I teach in the south around Milton Keynes

[@Grahamvfr]

My apologies, just noticed the term 'acceleration lane' in my sons theory practice book.

[@Thesanaraheem]

Hi I passed my driving test in 2018 although it’s been a long time since I’m driving. I have a question pls about dual carriage ways. There’s a 50 speed limit on a dual carriageway and you get two other people in a way who join you what should be my speed limit? Most of the times I face the cars try to go parallel undead of speeding up. If I can slow down I do if there are vehicles behind me and not ready to slow down what should I do? Is there anything I’m doing wrong? Pls respond

[@JamesTravis]

Are the cars joining the carriageway from a slip road? Are you driving at the maximum 50 mph?

[@benzaasp5896]

hi I failed yesterday because I slowed down to much for a left turn from a duel :( only had 5 minors I slowed down for a turn then realized it was the next left so had too pick up speed again and no-one was on the road :( is this right I feel like it is but no-one was affected :(

[@liam1559]

Does the speed limit change on a 3 lane carriageway for 3 5 ton van? Can I do 70mph?

[@sobster123]

Would I be driving on this type of road for the test?!!

[@JamesTravis]

If there is one in your area, then it’s possible depending on the route

[@PARVEEN78620]

Hi Just wanted to ask What Gear Should u be in if its 50 speed and Then 60 what gear to u change to fron 50 speed to 30 what gears should u use Thanks you

[@JamesTravis]

Hi, You are correct, by 50mph you should be in 5th gear. If you wanted to reduce your speed from 50 mph to 30 mph then you would properly go down from 5th to 4th, or even down to 3rd. The size of the engine can be the difference between 4th and 3rd gear changing.

[@m1n1ang3l6]

omghey xxx uù

[@dawoodbadshah2924]

hi my test is tomorrow and wanted to ask that when we out fromslip road and want to go left or right both then which signal we can use?

[@JamesTravis]

dawood badshah if you were coming off onto a slip road onto the left then a left signal. If you were exiting slip road on to carriage way right then right signal, both for U.K.

[@jonduff8343]

Hi. Good video but you get your yards mixed up with feet when u r describing the countdown markers just fyi

[@JamesTravis]

Yes, that’s correct, when I looked back I spotted that, but felt the overall content was good. Thank you for your comment.

[@Grahamvfr]

Nice informative videos, but not too sure about the Americanism creeping in, ie acceleration lane! I believe the highway code and the theory test uses the usual term 'slip rd'. This probably still makes more sense, as acceleration lane may suggest there is no give way at the end, which often there is unless the slip rd becomes a lane. Keep up the good work

[@gezzarandom]

Have you uploaded a motorway driving video?

[@JamesTravis]

+ephabouyed not at moment

[@jonduff8343]

Notice how the driver checks only her middle mirror and very rarely her side mirrors and this isnt spotted nor picked up

[@sallynangah4558]

What does undertaking mean?

[@JamesTravis]

Driving past you on the left side

[@shawnrahoon6789]

...and is quite legal!

[@JamesTravis]

It’s dangerous

[@shawnrahoon6789]

It's also if not more dangerous to make 4 or even 6 lane changes if you have a hogger in lanes 2 or 3. If all those in lanes 1,2 and 3 having to merge into 4 to pass a hogger it would lead to risk taking by slotting into gaps with in turn would cause tailgating. The only way to educate hoggers that they are committing a offence is to pass them on inside. It might also help if driving instructors putting videos on KZbin would clarify to it's viewers that undertaking is NOT illegal and if a collision was to occur due to the hogger changing lanes without mirror checking then it is the hogger is 100% at fault.

[@vidribbin]

gOOD GUY

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[@Mahadonation1]

you talk a bit fast