Where to park or stop your car in the UK and what to expect on the driving test

[@jacobfoster6773]

Luckily my car has a button with a red triangle installed in it! It makes the orange lights go all blinky. You can park anywhere! /s

[@MrTamiya89]

I Don't own a car, Because I DON'T have a driving licence, But Even I Know That They're Called Hazard Light's. 🤦‍♂️👎.

[@ArtsIntrinsikh]

@@MrTamiya89 hazard lights? I never knew lights could be hazardous!!!

[@easpace5737]

Thank god you put in a tone indicator

[@aok9153]

@@MrTamiya89 Its the park anywhere button you nonce. Whats hazardous about lights Some drivers smh my head

[@hollyfarley7730]

Ah, a fellow Audi driver.

[@mariamjackson2994]

This is so helpful Rich. I recently passed my theory test with flying colours. And this is going to guide me through, before my practical test. You're a blessing in this field. Thank you once again.

[@buckyisrael9314]

Mate you're videos are incredible. Very much helpful in prepping for the road test

[@kamilkokos1942]

It's like having driving lessons with Dirk Gently. Thank You, great content!

[@joanneosbaldeston7306]

I actually laughed at the yellow line bit 😂 , great content, watching and rewatching (on tv I can’t comment so I looked this up on my phone) Been taking lessons for 1 1/2 months now and your video’s help me keeping calm especially ones that go over approaching junctions but I’m working my way through all of them

[@edwardtye4119]

An Irishman is taking his theory test. One of the questions is, 'what do single yellow lines mean?' His answer is, 'no parking at all.' The next question is, 'What do double yellow lines mean?' HIs answer is 'no parking at all at all.'

[@thegrandmuftiofwakanda]

Racist.

[@edwardtye4119]

@@thegrandmuftiofwakanda Not really, but I can see where you're coming from.

[@123ShadowMario]

I don’t get it

[@edwardtye4119]

@@123ShadowMario There's a stereotype that Irish people say "at all at all" instead of just "at all", so if one yellow line means "no parking at all", then two yellow lines must mean "no parking at all at all", which is the same as the stereotype. Basically, the number of yellow lines = the number of "at all"s in the answer.

[@jamest8032]

These videos are amazing, passed on Saturday with 0 minors and I didn’t have one lesson, only hadn’t even had my provisional for 4 months too, if you have some determination and watch videos you don’t need more that one lesson teaching you how to control the car but the information on how to pass is all on KZbin you just need to have your own car to practice in, but this will be cheaper than lessons, even if you are having lessons these are also great because you can learn what you need to do before going into your lesson and then it won’t take you as long to grasp it. All I can say to you is THANKYOU!!!! For making these great videos.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear! Congratulations!

[@watashibr]

Yeah! Nice video! It is curious how traffic rules are special in each country. Single and Double red lines (Red Route), zig-zag lines, I like it. Imagine stopping at taxi marks and someone getting inside our car asking for a ride, I think it would be funny. "Must and Should '' are very interesting parts of the rules, I suppose it makes UK traffic more dynamic. Due your hard work to teach us with those excellent videos even that beautiful bird wants to learn how to follow the traffic rules. It deserves to be filmed. Thank you very much Richard!

[@TheTomjmcc]

Passed my driving test first time with no instructor bexahse of richard.. such a legend

[@ConquerDriving]

That's amazing, congratulations!

[@hollyfarley7730]

Same. 4 months between getting my provisional and passing. Practiced every day in my own car, reading the highway code every evening, and watching Richard's videos. I wanted to get an instructor but because of the covid backlogs and living in the middle of nowhere I just couldn't get one before my test. Was amazed when I passed. We're so lucky to have a free resource like this.

[@Genocidechaos]

Thank you very much for all the videos. I'm sure every minute of each videos has hours of recording and editing behind it but I just want to say that everything you're doing is so helpful. I passed this week with 6 minors despite massive blunders and thought I failed 1/3 through by repeatedly stalling but recalled your relax advice and just carry on. Thank you. You're a real legend

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@jaybuddhadev]

you are like the apple of driving videos: the absolute gold standard when it comes to driving videos for UK, I always search your channel first when i have a doubt with regards to driving, and you cover all basis vis-a-vis highway code, legislations, legal/illegal, the norms, the graphical representation to explain it well, practical aspects of it.... keep up the good work Rich

[@Poetry4Peace]

Your videos are truly AWESOME glad have found u wish i saw these when i was learning 5 yrs ago!

[@atdrum8060]

Just passed my test today with only 3 minors. Thank you Richard for all the amazing videos. They have been great for touching up on maneuvers and skills within driving between lessons. Thank you again

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@somaiameshref5749]

@@ConquerDriving can you plz add writing to your videos to who can't get what you say

[@kenjamil8621]

I recently passed my practical test 95% out of a 100%😊 your videos really did the magic, now i own a driving license....

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@kenjamil8621]

@@ConquerDriving thank you😊🙏

[@mauriceukaegbu620]

In Melbourne, Australia, you must not park opposite to traffic anytime of the day, even on a quiet street, or else you will be fined.

[@carlosnunes929]

Why not in a quiet street? That one seems a little unjust.

[@daviddixon6537]

Thank you for all the videos, passed today on the second attempt, you're a hero

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Congratulations!

[@MrTargee]

Can you please do a video explaining some of the parking times signs . It's very confusing on the same road different times sometimes and also where to park is it where only the sign is located or across the whole street

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for the suggestion. I may do a signs video.

[@TheDriftinEagle]

I just passed my practical test today in Colchester with only 4 minors. Your channel helped tons, and I honestly feel like I would have failed if not for your amazing videos. Thank you, and keep up the quality videos!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear! Congratulations!

[@rkbegg6785]

Thanks Richard. Appreciate your effort

[@deannairie4825]

wish I saw this before my test. It really helped I will keep on watching until my next test

[@jasimkhan38]

I have my own car and driving license since last 5 years, but still I love to watch your videos to learn some amazing tips and tricks from you. But most importantly I am watching your videos to learn English language and accent as well, lol. Thank you very much, mate. Sending love from Pakistan.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's so nice to hear, thank you.

[@easpace5737]

1:02 I guess Richard is trying to represent how cartoon characters run. Great video, keep up the excellent work!

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

He reminded me of Daniel LaBelle in that moment, lol. They even look somewhat similar.

[@ConquerDriving]

I hurt my neck doing that, not as agile as I used to be.

[@Anteater23]

Are you from Krakow?

[@easpace5737]

@@Anteater23 Bielsko-Biała

[@marymwangi3840]

I passed my driving test today and i had to come back here and thank you Richard. Although i am in a different country from yours i feel like watching your videos played a big part in my passing today. You are God sent🙂. Always grateful for your help🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm so happy to hear that, congratulations on passing!

[@marjangol3553]

Thank you Richard for your amazing video. So helpful, the only question that I still have in my mind is about zig zag lines. Can I pick up/ drop off someone on white zig zag lines?

[@ConquerDriving]

I would not, that's not a safe place to stop a car.

[@gregoryfenn1462]

Surely the highway code should say "You should only park on the pavement when parking on the road would block the road for large vehicles such as emergency vehicles". That would avoid this ridiculous situation where many of us are implicitly expected to disobey this should-not rule

[@newborntang4181]

Thank you very much instructor! Have your nice every day !

[@harriettaylor2834]

passed with one minor today! i’ve been using your videos as revision for weeks and they’ve been so so helpful, thank you ☺️

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@rileycook7686]

i passed yesterday with only 4 minors thanks for the videos they really helped me understand some of the things i was forgetting on my lessons

[@suresh7300]

woh that Red-legged Patridge is so beautiful......

[@1810abc]

Thanks for another great video! I got a parking fine because I thought a parking permit applies for everywhere in London. So a permit holder only A for example only applies to the borough that issues the permit not anywhere else. An expensive lesson learnt for me and this wasn’t taught by a driving instructor ;)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's correct, I'm sorry to hear you learnt the expensive way.

[@y55en45]

Richard i thank you so much for all your driving videos. They have taught me a wealth of information and immensely helped with passing my test which was on the 9th this week. Passed on my first try with just 5 minors. I will continue to watch more videos as they are really good for learners and passed drivers alike.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations!

[@y55en45]

@@ConquerDriving thank you! Will continue to watch and recommend your videos to anyone in need of driving assistance. Happy holidays :D

[@ayeshagalanido9722]

Hello Richard, I’ve been watching your videos and looking forward to every new one. I’ve noticed that there’s no video dedicated to pulling up on the left and on the right safely without hitting the kerb. I‘m terrible at these manoeuvres and caused my instructor’s car wheel to scrape against the kerb sharply. Needless to say, he was livid and blew my confidence. Please show me how to do it properly. Thank you Richard

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for watching, these two videos may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH-8nYaGjq-HoK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYClZ61mfd95bbs

[@Sir-Prizse]

Although I come from Germany with right-hand traffic, your videos were really helpful... passed the practical test today on the first attempt.

[@ConquerDriving]

Great to hear! Congratulations!

[@julianamlara]

TL;DR: never park in the UK. Just keep driving forever. 😂 Love your videos. SO helpful.

[@oliviaprisacaru8367]

Very helpful video! I did a mock test yesterday and got a serious for parking on the bus stop, I will surely be more careful on the real driving test which will be on 12th Feb.

[@JoshRamwell]

Very useful video for the driving test as always Richard 😁🚘

[@cylac12]

been driving 20 years, enjoying your content, brushing up and even learning new skills. Thank you.. (still being an old codger and adding 'exceptions', but thats just having fun and being curmudgeonly) Cheers and thanks for the great content,

[@welshpandagaming1955]

These types of videos have helped me improve on my driving 👍

[@Forest_Knight]

For the record, regarding parking on the opposite side it says: 248 You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow *unless in a recognised parking space*. Laws CUR reg 101 & RVLR reg 24

[@ConquerDriving]

True, I should have included recognised parking space.

[@voqzi5296]

Had absolutely no clue about this rule, as I have actually done it a few times in the week since I passed, good to know now :) Edit: In fact my cars parked like that at this moment in time

[@mugashagoden.]

Thanks for update instructor 👨‍🏫 Uganda 🇺🇬 East Africa

[@tommytar222]

On disability parking bays and normal parking bays look for a sign. No sign no restrictions.

[@Frankjc3rd]

If you ever have to ask yourself "Hey, can I park here?" The answer is no!

[@Anteater23]

After watching your videos I got the confidence to get back onto the road again. Thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really nice to hear. Good luck on the road. Take your time, do things at your own pace.

[@stev5293]

That dance at the yellow line... I hope someone in a nearby house caught that lol

[@ConquerDriving]

I actually had a sore next for a couple of days after doing that. Starting to gradually age.

[@samwoodcock7074]

Excellent video and instructor, passed first time today thanks to watching this and many others from you the night before 💪✅

[@drmsgp]

Hey Rich, I had over 7 driving instructors, and I have been driving in the UK for about a year now! I have to admit that every time I watch your videos, I learn something new! you are aweosme. have thought about starting a project to teach driving instructors? beacuse they all suck compared to you! keep the good work, mate!

[@ConquerDriving]

It's great to hear the videos are helping you. I'm not planning on training instructors. Thank you for watching.

[@dpcollins]

Great video, but can you explain how the examiner would mark the candidate if they parked in the wrong place? For example, if a learner on their test did stop on double yellows, would that be a minor (driving error), or a fail (serious error)?

[@ConquerDriving]

The examiner will likely fail the pupil if they stop in an unsafe or illegal place. Since stopping on yellow lines is not illegal then it's unlikely to be a fail. The examiner will usually ask the pupil to pull over when there is a safe place very soon, if they want the pupil to stop on yellow lines (sometimes they do) the examiner will explain to the pupil to ignore the yellow lines on this occasion. If they don't mention the yellow lines then it's best to avoid them as it is illegal to wait on yellow lines.

[@eleleugochukwu6805]

Thanks for your videos

[@TheFlissT]

Someone should remind people on the road leading into my road about the 10m junction rule. There are constantly cars right up to the give way line and sometimes over the line too! 😅

[@49Rutherford]

Thanks for the video. When l get my license, it'll because of you.

[@zzhughesd]

3:55. Oh no Richard. A blunder. Cannot believe you’ve double reds non congested concrete jungle Birmingham or London but country ish road

[@TheShishaDoctor]

Just passed today with 0 faults, thanks for your videos, extremely helpful!

[@mylittleworld2552]

Any tips ?

[@TheShishaDoctor]

Honestly, it varies person to person. But imo, main reasons a person would fail is because of roundabouts or meeting situations. By the time you do your test you shouldnt be stalling (few times is still ok, wont fail). Get your reverse bay parking and parallel parking on point (make your own reference points tailored to you). Watch a show me tell me video for your specific car so you know where everything is and what it does. Apart from that, just make sure you do your 6 checks whenever you stop or park up. Check centre mirror every 5-10secs. Check centre and side mirror whenever youre turning, and centre mirror when changing speed/gear. Examiners are nice, they arent there to try and fail you. Also, when they ask you to pull up on the side - NEVER do it infront of a driveway! (Unless they specifically state you can) GOOD LUCK!

[@mylittleworld2552]

@@TheShishaDoctor thank you so much for the detailed reply. I’ll bear in mind all the tips.

[@TheShishaDoctor]

@@mylittleworld2552 Np, if you have other questions ask away.

[@ConquerDriving]

Wow, what an achievement! Congratulations!

[@samanahmadi9367]

Your videos amazing man I got a lot benefit of them. Passed yesterday with 2 minors. Keep it up great stuff

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, congratulations on passing!

[@GoodblessEritrea]

You are the best teacher God Bless u

[@jamescairns4051]

Love the ending! 🐦 thanks Rich for another great vid

[@marvincato443]

Thanks for the information Richard.👍🏾

[@ricololo8535]

Love your tips/videos💯, can you do a video on how to deal with narrow roads pls:)

[@ConquerDriving]

search how to judge width of car conquer, there should be a video that may help.

[@krishnapanthee7038]

Thankyou for this information I was really wondering about this kind of information I really got today 🙏

[@mohammedabdulaziz5991]

Thank you so much , I do appreciate your lessons.

[@elliegrace7595]

this is super helpful thank you xx

[@destinyfaith6759]

Thank you, this is super helpful!

[@youman5079]

Your videos are amazing, I passed my driving test but wasn’t taught any of this

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, that's great to hear!

[@tashardr]

My instructor said I am allowed to park on cycle lanes for my practical exam but you mentioned we are not allowed😭

[@ConquerDriving]

I am quoting the higway code.

[@xMeczko]

Thank you for these videos!

[@MYMALegalAwareness]

Very useful Thanks

[@memealwaysbeme6308]

Nice video 👍I gt test in Dec as automatic any vid u can make abt around about road marking wil be helpful

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck in December!

[@anythingfootball197]

I have my test in 1 week any advise? Love your videos BTW although my instructor is brilliant and he helped me understand alot of things it's not the same trying to understand things in a car as it is at home watching your videos. I'm sure everyone appreciates your stuff I know I do so if I pass I owe alot to you aswell as my instructor

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck. Drive as you have been taught, no special show. Only take your test if you can drive 40 mins with your instructor with no help.

[@anythingfootball197]

@@ConquerDriving Thanks very much 😊

[@janexue1838]

Very helpful summary 👍

[@nazkhan6625]

Can you pull up against a raised kerb even though you can see someone has block paved their drive

[@relaxedandlovingit]

2:18 no parking opposite a bus stop, I'm just trying to understand, arent all the cars in that clip parked opposite the bus stop??

[@hybridangel3403]

Omg so needed and I have drove 2 years past

[@ConquerDriving]

I recognise your username, you've been watching the videos for a long time. Thank you.

[@cqnzr-clipsgameplay5706]

To summarize, tell me If I've paid enough attention. Single Lines: You can stop / park but only to load and unload the vehicle. Double Lines: You cannot stop at any time other than it's hours out of operation. Red Single: You can stop / park only to unload and load the vehicle out of operation hours. Red Double: You can't stop at all. Zigzags: seem to be more for the pedestrians that the cars so that they can see whether it's safe to cross the road. Don't park behind the top of the hill. Don't park in someone elses way of their drive. Be wary of Yellow painted curbs. Don't park near junctions; (Even though during my lessons i always see parked cars on junctions.)

[@ConquerDriving]

Single yellow lines is no waiting during the times displayed and double yellow lines is no waiting at anytime.

[@tobi7559]

Thanks Rich, another banger :)

[@jaanajee]

Hi wil u be uploading about motorway and car changing oil and and when to change tires and battery life or when should we change it, and what should u keep in ur car and when it's winter time thanks

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for the suggestion, I'll add it to my video ideas list.

[@olitonottero7620]

super helpful thanks !!!

[@SazidHussain]

Excellent 🎉

[@avinashramesh9631]

Do i have to use a left indicator when i am planning to park? After parking should i use some signs like hazard lights to warn the traffic?

[@AtticusDenzil]

What i got from the video: There's nowhere to PARK LOL

[@BrewTimeRS]

I've got my test in 3 days, so am doing some last minute revision, I've got my own car and most of my driving has been done with my mother or sister in the car with me after a bad experience with a driving instructor refusing to give my money back when their car got stolen, but anyway; When you pull up on the left, are you expected to handbrake, put the car in neutral and turn the engine off? This is something I can't find an answer to on any videos regarding parking up on the left Love your videos too, always top quality

[@ConquerDriving]

You only need the handbrake if you have parked and you only need to turn the engine off if your examiner asks you to. If you have parked on either side of the road I recommend you pull the handbrake up and put it into neutral. Good luck with your test.

[@BrewTimeRS]

@@ConquerDriving Ohh OK so the examiner would ask me to turn off the engine, thanks for the reply, legend!

[@nileshgupta3190]

In terms of the lines where we can park, it is just when there are no lines of any colour ??

[@ConquerDriving]

There may be no stopping or no waiting signs also, so it's not just the lines.

[@mattwood3414]

Could you make a video on how to reverse bay park between two cars please ? Or will ur video on reverse bay parking work ?

[@ConquerDriving]

It will work, it's easier with two cars as you have a better reference of where you need to go.

[@natalierussell2655]

Love your videos! Xx

[@twinkleberry5405]

If its not a big junction and is just a turn to a side street. Do you still have to leave a 10 meter gap from the' junction'?

[@kingam2187]

1:48 does that mean I can still park outside of the hours shown or not?

[@ConquerDriving]

You can park outside of the hours of operation.

[@shaneD7378]

Thanks for another helpful video I have my second test attempt on Monday I've been watching your videos over and over to get extra advice and pointers. I have one question what if you are on a road that has a bus lane running along the length of the road and an examiner tells me to pull over. Am I right in saying that this is also a no go?

[@ConquerDriving]

The examiner won't ask you to do something you can't do.

[@luckyfrenchies7153]

Hi, thank you for your videos. They have been very helpful to me. I've a question and hope you could advise if possible? I've a new driving instructor due to my previous instructor changing career last month and my test is this coming Wednesday. My question is; I've always used my mirrors aswell as quick check forward to see it's clear and safe aswell as using my side mirrors while reversing two car lengths, this was taught to me by my previous instructor. I was never told to watch where I'm going through looking through the rear window aswell as using my mirrors by my previous instructor. My new one said this isn't the safest way and could cause me to fail. I should be looking behind (through the rear window) while reversing two car lengths, aswell as using my mirrors and a quick check forward to make sure it's safe and clear. Is this the case? I'm now very nervous and haven't a lesson until the morning of my test on Wednesday. Thank you for your time and your videos.

[@ConquerDriving]

Some instructors teach this. I disagree that you should look primarily through the back window as you can't guide your car due to the limited view. You will pass your driving test if you complete the manoeuvre with good control and good observations. As long as you make regular 360 degree checks it doesn't matter what method you use. I use my mirrors to guide my car backwards and look round every so often to get a better view of what's coming.

[@emrankhanlearnwithme4474]

I know you cant stop on a solid bicycle lane, but can’t you stop on a broken bicycle lane?

[@ConquerDriving]

Highway code says you must not stop or park on a tram for cycle lane.

[@nazkhan6625]

My instructor told me not to park opposite a car as it narrows the gap for passing cars. If the road is wide, is this ok? Also, are you allowed to park opposite a junction?

[@medicalstudybuddy2964]

So, single, solid white line running along the side of of the road, i can park there?? Because i have been avoiding this lol

[@remjet2512]

Could you do a video on adequate clearance please?

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for your suggestion, I'll add it to my ideas list.

[@notgeorgina4979]

I've watched 1:01 - 1:11 so many times

[@tobi7559]

1-1:10 don’t think you know how hard I was laughing LOOOOL

[@redblade8160]

The difference between Must and Should (according to Oxford English Dictionary) practically have the same meaning. No wonder the English language is so confusing to foreigners, even for the English!

[@carlosnunes929]

They still have a different meaning as the word 'must' goes under the act of actually following an order or rule no matter the context where as 'should' is more of a term to let people know that you doing something will likely be safer for everyone but it's not mandatory.

[@juniorj-r4090]

Can you park in countryside in 30 miles ph without a road mark in narrow road?

[@ConquerDriving]

Depends how narrow the road is, you must not block the road. I wouldn't recommend it on a narrow road.

[@SpagetsoIsHere]

I passed today 😁🎉

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations!

[@hossain2010]

1-can u park where there is NO MARKING at all (while,red,yellow) as in @6:08 2- can u park on the white single line in a residential area (not before dropped kerb or driveway)?

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes and yes as long as you're not blocking anyone.

[@hossain2010]

@@ConquerDriving thank u, so when u r going on the left, its recommended to park on ur left (on the right is allowed only in the morning), m I right?

[@mylittleworld2552]

Hi if I’m going on narrow road and there’s a bus pulled over for passengers. Should I or shouldn’t I overtake it since my view in restricted due to the bus. Any tips please what to do in this situation to avoid queue of traffic behind.

[@ConquerDriving]

You should try to overtake it if safe, try not to get yourself in a position where you can't see, hold back far and close to the middle of the road to improve your view.

[@eposicarine4559]

Please can you clarify this. Can i park on and then move off from a single yellow line during the driving test when the examiner asks u to pull up on the left? Eg if the no waiting plates say 11am - 3pm and my test is at 10am?

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, the examiners will normally mention the yellow lines if they want you to stop on them.

[@Jessicasee100]

Hi Richard , I would like to know , the new rule said we should give way to people who want to cross in the junction, yesterday I went an big roundabout, when I leaving the roundabout there was pedestrian want to cross the junction, I did stop and give way to them, but the car behind me overtake me at the same time , is this my fault? Am I fail a test in this situation ? Many thanks .

[@ConquerDriving]

If it's safe to give way you should, if it's not safe you should continue. If the pedestrian looks like they will walk or is already walking in the road then of course give way. It's rarely safe to stop when leaving a busy and flowing multilane roundabout.

[@annabelholland]

I never knew the uk has fire hydrqants. Cause there not like the american ones. And it is also illegal to park nest to the fire hydrant there.