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
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
Kimberley Newcombe hope it helps. Feel free to watch as many as you feel. Good luck with your next test
@kiritdirajlal83023 жыл бұрын
I failed because of speed limit
@stephengamble93887 жыл бұрын
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 .
@tobeytransport28024 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment. Before you know, you will be starting lessons. Thank you for watching
@tobeytransport28024 жыл бұрын
Learn-to-drive Travis yes I’m very excited to be able to start lessons, thank you so much travis
@tobeytransport28024 жыл бұрын
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
@TrueMathSquare4 жыл бұрын
You can still drive another vehicle that isn't motorize such as a house drawn carriage or a bicycle.
@jaysong18797 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
+Jayson G happy to help
@fatimabegum98216 жыл бұрын
can relate 😞
@ABC-tc1wx2 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesTravis2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your kind words. Good luck with your part 3
@JamesTravis8 жыл бұрын
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.
@Carno664667 жыл бұрын
Learn-to-drive Travis
@thehappybarber68754 жыл бұрын
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???
@thehappybarber68754 жыл бұрын
How do u make sure in dual carriageways u dont drift to left or right stay in lane ?
@Bikerdaemons6 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@donnabrothers31525 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
I have a brand new dual carriageway video coming out next Monday on my channel. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
@donnabrothers31525 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
Donna Jamieson safe driving
@Geralt0Rivia7 жыл бұрын
as a new driver this is a awesome guidance, Thank you travis
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
+Danny Ju safe driving
@teenagedirtbag27177 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video! I feel slightly better about doing this next lesson with my instructor after watching this video
@dominusxcii40497 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
+DominusXCII congratulations on passing
@jasongriffiths88197 жыл бұрын
Yer, he helped me too, please don't stop your vids
@rabi33416 жыл бұрын
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!
@carlythwaite11746 жыл бұрын
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.
@moonlightfze83936 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I've passed my test on the second attempt. By watching your videos.
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Congratulations on passing
@Seojang_hello7 жыл бұрын
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 :))
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
+MICHAEL PALMER good luck
@mahrokhgolbalaq25057 жыл бұрын
very good to learn thanks
@mr280866 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
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.
@PARVEEN786208 жыл бұрын
Hi can u do a video on Gears and speed
@ElBuenoTaco6 жыл бұрын
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 .
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
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
@sheetalpatel20884 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheetal, can you be more specific. Such as a time on the video?
@sheetalpatel20884 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis4 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarahcallaghan70056 жыл бұрын
Not to bad I'll keep watching your simple and easy enough
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good luck with your driving
@keith64005 жыл бұрын
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.
@jarradjones22357 жыл бұрын
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?
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
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.
@jarradjones22357 жыл бұрын
Learn-to-drive Travis Ok I understand, thanks for your help and swift reply!
@annyates88127 жыл бұрын
Love this ! Thanks !
@T_Beaut6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, there’ve taught me so much. Looking forward to more uploads 👍🏽
@MrMrutube19875 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you wrote some notes down so thank you
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
Safe driving
@neelnaik70967 жыл бұрын
Thank you very nicely explained.
@puchriaveer72055 жыл бұрын
So helpful thanks for uploading this informative video
@devonmoon50166 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment. Safe driving around East Anglia.
@louise61196 жыл бұрын
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😃
@keith64005 жыл бұрын
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.
@DodgeCity1114 жыл бұрын
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?
@JamesTravis4 жыл бұрын
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.
@shawnrahoon67892 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesTravis2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your comment about driving in the US
@dawoodbadshah29248 жыл бұрын
good videos to learn the drive
@kimberleyamber49185 жыл бұрын
Very good video where are you based in the uk?
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
I am based in Milton Keynes
@carina9146 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
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.
@carina9146 жыл бұрын
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
@sarahcallaghan70056 жыл бұрын
Someone I know she likes your videos
@impactnojoy3 жыл бұрын
Your amazing
@shahrukhzaki32684 жыл бұрын
Can we stop on slip roads if theres no gap in the traffic flow
@JamesTravis4 жыл бұрын
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
@shahrukhzaki32684 жыл бұрын
Thanx travis so it depends on the speed of traffic and flow
@leahbolt52156 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
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.
@barryandcole32928 жыл бұрын
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
@nusra044 жыл бұрын
Hi when exiting spiral roundabout controlled by traffic lights, should u indicate left or is it not necessary? Thanks
@JamesTravis4 жыл бұрын
I would indicate.
@JamesTravis8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I teach in the south around Milton Keynes
@Grahamvfr8 жыл бұрын
My apologies, just noticed the term 'acceleration lane' in my sons theory practice book.
@Thesanaraheem5 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
Are the cars joining the carriageway from a slip road? Are you driving at the maximum 50 mph?
@benzaasp58966 жыл бұрын
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 :(
@liam15595 жыл бұрын
Does the speed limit change on a 3 lane carriageway for 3 5 ton van? Can I do 70mph?
@sobster1235 жыл бұрын
Would I be driving on this type of road for the test?!!
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
If there is one in your area, then it’s possible depending on the route
@PARVEEN786208 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesTravis8 жыл бұрын
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.
@m1n1ang3l67 жыл бұрын
omghey xxx uù
@dawoodbadshah29247 жыл бұрын
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?
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
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.
@jonduff83436 жыл бұрын
Hi. Good video but you get your yards mixed up with feet when u r describing the countdown markers just fyi
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
Yes, that’s correct, when I looked back I spotted that, but felt the overall content was good. Thank you for your comment.
@Grahamvfr8 жыл бұрын
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
@gezzarandom7 жыл бұрын
Have you uploaded a motorway driving video?
@JamesTravis7 жыл бұрын
+ephabouyed not at moment
@jonduff83436 жыл бұрын
Notice how the driver checks only her middle mirror and very rarely her side mirrors and this isnt spotted nor picked up
@sallynangah45586 жыл бұрын
What does undertaking mean?
@JamesTravis6 жыл бұрын
Driving past you on the left side
@shawnrahoon67895 жыл бұрын
...and is quite legal!
@JamesTravis5 жыл бұрын
It’s dangerous
@shawnrahoon67895 жыл бұрын
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.