Changing Lanes Safely | Learn to drive: Basic skills

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

We will often need to change lanes whilst driving - for example when passing parked cars, or when overtaking. To do this safely we will need to judge the speed and position of other traffic, as well as keeping good control of our car. This can be more difficult when driving in heavy traffic or unfamiliar roads, as we will have less time to make a safe decision. This video will show how we make sure our lane changes are always safe, and what we do if we get stuck in the wrong lane. As always, if you have any questions about this video, please comment below and we will do our best to reply.
This video includes;
* Introduction
* The MSM routine
* The Shoulder Check
* Overtaking on a Dual Carriageway
* Changing lanes on a roundabout
* Summary
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  • @MickeyCool30
    @MickeyCool304 жыл бұрын

    Great how the blind spot is explained and how the vehicle disappeared and why checking it is so important for safety, gives much more meaning to checking the blind spot

  • @Oakleaf700
    @Oakleaf7004 жыл бұрын

    My goodness....the blind spot illustration is scary....I0 seconds in the blind spot.{White car behind}

  • @hamzagul1497

    @hamzagul1497

    3 ай бұрын

    I failed my first driving test because of this

  • @ibs5080
    @ibs50805 жыл бұрын

    I just came across this video now but just wanted to say, this is by far one of the BEST instructional driving videos I have ever seen...and I have watched many. I am extremely impressed at how thorough you have been in covering this topic and you have covered every detail, including the all important shoulder check of blind spot, something that incrediblly is not always even taught. You also mention when to move back into Lane 1 again, something that so many drivers do too early and too close the the vehicle they have overtaken. Anyhow, a huge thumbs up to you for this!

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for your kind words - we do our best!

  • @ibs5080

    @ibs5080

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Mirror - Signal - Maneuver - KZread Compliment :-)

  • @MerlynAStern

    @MerlynAStern

    5 жыл бұрын

    I teach my students to #1 Signal #2 Mirror #3 Shoulder check #4 Maneuver. Studies have shown that most people do not have enough "blinks" in their lane change, because of your method. Studies have also found that most people ignore your signal anyway. If you signal first, and then look, you should then get at least three blinks (hopefully) and if some one is near you, you simply cancel, and wait your turn. That one blink is not going to blind anyone. I am trying to get students to have more than one or two blinks before their lane change. Signalling is primarily courtesy. It gives you no rights. Hopefully this helps.

  • @rogueuniversities6866

    @rogueuniversities6866

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MerlynAStern That makes no sense and is unsourced so I suspect you've made up the studies, as "studies say" is what tabloids say when they want to convince people of a false statement. What on Earth do you mean, "blinks"? I am currently learning to drive and rarely has anyone ignored my signal - they've slowed if I've been turning left or right, and a few times they've held back so I could change lanes as I'm not so good at changing lanes yet. Although drives should not be forced to slow down, your signal asks them also not to speed up just yet, so you can change lanes. It also helps them if they want to change lanes, as they know there's about to be a spot in the lane they want to move to if it's the lane you're moving over from. Sure, there's the odd rude driver who wants to be a prat to learners, but ignoring someone's signal is generally risky, unless someone has accidentally left it on. And people don't want to damage their own cars. And people are expected to check their mirrors first, for example for the reason stated in the video. Please tell me you're not a UK instructor any more.

  • @wagma5120

    @wagma5120

    4 ай бұрын

    A

  • @na-up6gs
    @na-up6gs4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys for the great video. Shoulder check is crucial when changing lanes especially on dual carriage ways.

  • @LorinaAdam
    @LorinaAdam4 жыл бұрын

    I love the summary at the end. Thanks!!

  • @denisefatunde8288
    @denisefatunde82886 жыл бұрын

    I had my driving test this morning and I passed! I kept on watching your videos and they really helped together with my practice sessions with my driving instructor. Thanks

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well done! 🚗👍🏼

  • @johnnymcleanvlogs

    @johnnymcleanvlogs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Did good driving. When safe to do. So

  • @louis-markqabazi5696

    @louis-markqabazi5696

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Passed mine yesterday.

  • @ASMR-XI-ZUI

    @ASMR-XI-ZUI

    11 ай бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 I passed mine in 2008. Now it's 2023. It's been 15 years. Amazing how time flies. The more you drive n practice the better u will get.

  • @cc-ly4vm
    @cc-ly4vm4 жыл бұрын

    Omg. Thanks for showing that the blind spot mirror is not always reliable. Wow, shoulder check is a must!! So scary

  • @aryaa3998
    @aryaa39983 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing an informative thorough video on this topic. I learnt the hard way about checking blind spots and still baffled and shocked as to why no instructor taught me that.

  • @emz-zc4ep
    @emz-zc4ep6 жыл бұрын

    I’m taking my lessons and your videos are so helpful. Thank you and wish your channel much success

  • @ahamedakram8014
    @ahamedakram80146 жыл бұрын

    Meticulously informative and explicitly explained... Love your vedios...

  • @anandsa9323
    @anandsa93236 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Watching your videos, I passed my driving test in Dubai today.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well done - we're glad you found our videos useful!

  • @firozeshaikh1550
    @firozeshaikh15502 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Video - I must say that this and all other videos that you've put on You Tube is the reason why I have passed my Test today - Thank you to the whole team and God Bless you all

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! 🚗👍🏼😃

  • @NoNiNandipha
    @NoNiNandipha5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this.

  • @stellapapageorgiou757
    @stellapapageorgiou7574 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful videos!! Thank you 🙏

  • @rakeshkumarkannaujia1069
    @rakeshkumarkannaujia10696 жыл бұрын

    Nice videos and very good information. Thank's

  • @Magnate1992
    @Magnate1992 Жыл бұрын

    This video is perfect. Thank you❤

  • @barryandcole3292
    @barryandcole32925 жыл бұрын

    All the Advance driving school videos are excellent

  • @adwoaasiedua5512
    @adwoaasiedua55123 ай бұрын

    Glad I found this video, its so helpful

  • @KamalTiwari82
    @KamalTiwari824 жыл бұрын

    I passed my test a while ago and struggle with other drivers overtaking me or driving so damn close to my car. Apart from driving on the motorways I always stick to the speed limits and remain in control it’s when I am on the motorway I drive at the national speed limits.

  • @smsbablu
    @smsbablu6 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful for learners

  • @siddigbara6908
    @siddigbara69085 жыл бұрын

    It's perfect video thanks

  • @sukumarray6291
    @sukumarray6291 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much... very useful to me...

  • @utmusic843
    @utmusic8435 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful !

  • @Spasticus1
    @Spasticus12 жыл бұрын

    Good advice on what to do if there's a car in the way when trying to change lanes to come off a roundabout.

  • @meechndlovu
    @meechndlovu5 жыл бұрын

    Passed in March and struggle with changing lanes confidently 😭

  • @asapworldwidezemach5677

    @asapworldwidezemach5677

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michelle Ndlovu yeah lane changing is something else I still struggle with it

  • @suddonlee4326

    @suddonlee4326

    4 жыл бұрын

    Limited visibility in the newer cars makes it hella difficult to shoulder check.

  • @tanya958

    @tanya958

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michelle Ndlovu sake I tend to hop lanes instead of slowly moving lanes

  • @lalayatem3758
    @lalayatem37582 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! God bless truly☺️

  • @gigih1012
    @gigih10123 жыл бұрын

    I struggle a lot with changing lanes I don’t have that much confidence in it 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @shahab7363

    @shahab7363

    2 жыл бұрын

    Use blind spot mirror

  • @kundaigogoma9420

    @kundaigogoma9420

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shahab7363 it's not always accurate

  • @rogueuniversities6866

    @rogueuniversities6866

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shahab7363 That's a terrible suggestion - blind spot mirrors show traffic even further away than they actually are.

  • @patrickormerod3472

    @patrickormerod3472

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm French

  • @hs0008

    @hs0008

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickormerod3472 hi French

  • @mmabasothopaakane9745
    @mmabasothopaakane97454 жыл бұрын

    I passed my driving test today massive thanks.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well done! :-)

  • @Kimmy-zr7tu
    @Kimmy-zr7tu4 жыл бұрын

    Lane changing is harder than it looks!

  • @lovelykarim69
    @lovelykarim695 жыл бұрын

    Informative, better than my driving instructor.

  • @anonnona6433
    @anonnona64333 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this 🤩

  • @kaliframzi6033
    @kaliframzi60336 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up it’s very useful

  • @fard6976
    @fard69766 жыл бұрын

    I really like this Channel

  • @Hellraiser-xn8ur
    @Hellraiser-xn8ur6 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to be able to relate to these videos as i live in Bury St Edmunds and walk, Cycle and practice driving in all the areas in all your videos, I have found each and every video very informative but this one in particular as i did have questions about this but haven't had a driving instructor explain it as well as you have

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ha! - we're glad you find the videos useful!

  • @Hellraiser-xn8ur

    @Hellraiser-xn8ur

    6 жыл бұрын

    yes thank you for the words of advice in the Waiting room you'll be happy to know i PASSED, your videos were also a big help lol

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - but well done! Enjoy your new licence!

  • @niadewan6292
    @niadewan62924 ай бұрын

    I have always found steering in a high speed road difficult but this video is helping me to level up my skills to become a safe driver Because overtaking is a complex skills in itself! xd

  • @suddonlee4326
    @suddonlee43264 жыл бұрын

    Top vid very helpful cheers 👍

  • @rihammustafa2686
    @rihammustafa26866 жыл бұрын

    i have past my driving test today. your chanel helped me alot so a biiiiiiig thank you advance driving school😂😂

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - and well done!!!

  • @alextmichaelmojizzz2792

    @alextmichaelmojizzz2792

    4 жыл бұрын

    Iok

  • @shahydaly5555
    @shahydaly55554 жыл бұрын

    I can't thank you enough 🙏🙏

  • @cpouk8285
    @cpouk82853 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Very useful!

  • @lanaaltalabani3560
    @lanaaltalabani35602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you alot

  • @johnnymcleanvlogs
    @johnnymcleanvlogs6 жыл бұрын

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  • @DrinkWater47
    @DrinkWater475 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @Dostan_Mehrban
    @Dostan_Mehrban Жыл бұрын

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  • @hobbes296
    @hobbes2963 жыл бұрын

    I'm trying to get better with the blindspot check. I struggle to multitask it while driving, keeping my car straight while looking. Almost went into a car while changing lanes because I didn't see it, thankfully the person driving with me noticed before I moved.

  • @muhilnagamani6764
    @muhilnagamani67646 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Go for it! Good luck ;-)

  • @felisiandasi8441
    @felisiandasi84415 жыл бұрын

    Was very useful

  • @sabb3529
    @sabb35296 жыл бұрын

    Great videos ! (I'm from north_africa)

  • @atmmove8627
    @atmmove86275 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ..advance Driving.. I watched most of the videos.. really helpful... I passed my text today

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Good luck on the road 🚙👍🏼

  • @CUsoonOK

    @CUsoonOK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Guess you ment to say " I passed my TEST today" (i.e. Not Text). Texting and driving should never be mixed together !!!

  • @alexhoward7627
    @alexhoward76276 жыл бұрын

    I'm broke so before I book my practical lessons I am thoroughly covering lessons on youtube so that I don't waste time going over basics like cockpit routine! I also have booked my theory test before my first lesson so that is sorted out too.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like you will be well prepared! Once you get in the car, nothing beats experience on the road though!

  • @hyderalia
    @hyderalia5 жыл бұрын

    nice video and nice info

  • @GeekaWhat
    @GeekaWhat5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Where did you buy the digital speedometer on top of the dashboard?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    That one came from eBay, but it's also available on Amazon. Search for 'Auto X50 Plus'.

  • @aliceminnerthey6262
    @aliceminnerthey62624 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I love your videos - they are so helpful. I have passed my test but I'm still quite nervous. I did some additional lessons with an instructor to practice motorway driving. He told me to avoid looking over my shoulder on the dual carriage way and motorway as there is a risk that in the time you look over your shoulder, the road in front can change drastically due to the speeds you're driving at I. E. Traffic stopping. I want to be a safe driver and I am concerned about not seeing things in my blind spot on the dual carriageway/motorway but have had conflicting advice about looking over your shoulder!

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    4 жыл бұрын

    As with many things when driving there is often no exact rule about what to do. Depending on the situation, you might feel it wise to have a little ‘shoulder check’ to check what is beside you. Sometimes you might feel it necessary, other times not. Do whatever you feel is safer 👍🏼

  • @danieljones9554
    @danieljones95549 ай бұрын

    This was really helpful. I do have one question if you don't mind? For example if I'm approaching a live bus lane and the right hand lane is full of traffic back to back, would I then signal even though there is a car in the way? Because in other circumstances this can be deemed as changing the flow of the traffic? Thank you

  • @enjoynetsl
    @enjoynetsl5 жыл бұрын

    Watch the lane u want to merge into, decide which empty space u want to merge into, it must be large enough, say empty space between A and B, A is ahead of B Change speed so that ur car in a position where A cannot see the signal light but B can see. Turn on signal light for 2 seconds. Make sure u can see B completely in side mirror and u r not too close to A, turn slightly to that lane, let B know ur purpose, as long as B doesn’t accelarate, it means he gets that. Finally, change lane completely. During that, also take care that the third car from the third lane may merge into the same empty space from oposite direction. So always don’t change lane too fast.

  • @tangent94
    @tangent943 жыл бұрын

    Your suggestion to signal second is different from the habit I've been building as a new driver, and what i believe i was taught. I live somewhere with moderate/heavy traffic. In my mind, if i signal in heavy traffic, I'm not telling another car what i WILL do so much as asking permission. Often i signal THEN look, and if its obvious i'll have no opportunity I turn it off, but otherwise I'll leave it on as a way of asking other drivers to let me in.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    3 жыл бұрын

    The way drivers indicate is taught differently in different countries - and as long as other drivers understand what your signal means then there isn’t a problem. In the UK we follow the MSM routine (as detailed in our Highway Code) but apparently in the US they prefer to use the SMM routine. So in the US drivers would understand that your signal means that you are thinking about a lane change, and would appreciate a little space if possible. In the UK a signal means that you have checked it’s safe and are about to change lanes. That subtle difference is important, and completely changes how other drivers understand your communication to them. If you are in the UK you will have to use the MSM routine if you want to pass your driving test - but if you live in another country then follow your recommended method.

  • @shariqnadeem5224
    @shariqnadeem52244 жыл бұрын

    Thanks it helped me alot plz make on another topic How to change lane in short track with heavy traffic ?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the idea 👍🏼

  • @tamilanx
    @tamilanx5 жыл бұрын

    Highly helpful info from your channel!! Love from India ✌️ Can you please make a tutorial on how to judge the length of the car's bonnet and the car's width so that we don't accidentally hit/scrape the front/sides of the car.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your compliments! Sizes of cars will vary a lot, so there are no firm reference points we can suggest - however watch our other video called ‘Adequate Clearance’ as it shows how to leave a safe gap 👍🏼

  • @keithsum

    @keithsum

    5 жыл бұрын

    sdmv :

  • @MerlynAStern

    @MerlynAStern

    5 жыл бұрын

    I teach my students to find a large empty lot and place small stones on the surface. Then try over and over to hit those stones with your right and then left front wheels. Then try and back over them on both sides. Keep this up until you know exactly were all your wheels are. In normal driving drive over small bumps and say to yourself. "Oh that is where my right wheel is!" Hopefully this will help you. Drive safe!

  • @jadalba9760
    @jadalba97602 жыл бұрын

    Why is no one talking about how relaxing the lady's voice is?

  • @thehaffytaffy
    @thehaffytaffy5 жыл бұрын

    Great video , very detailed. 👍

  • @lucyx4959
    @lucyx49593 жыл бұрын

    Great video, just one thing. How can I tell changing lanes that it’s a safe gap? I failed my last test only on changing lanes because I am far too hesitant.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    3 жыл бұрын

    We must use our experience to assess the position and speed of the other traffic, and only change lanes when we are sure that we won't force anyone else to brake or steer to avoid us. Every situation is different, so be careful.

  • @kingjohn3480
    @kingjohn34806 жыл бұрын

    The highway is easy but city I have problems with

  • @loveisfourwalls6377
    @loveisfourwalls63772 жыл бұрын

    idk if its just me but when i look in the door mirrors to switch lane, it feels as if the cars are too close so i hesitate to move over

  • @mizgintusgul8089
    @mizgintusgul80893 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much this helped massively, just a quick question, when entering on the right can we then move to the left lane position whilst looking in the mirrors, but without the need to signal? As we can only signal just before the exit we plan to leave at

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    3 жыл бұрын

    We should indicate before changing lanes, so that other traffic know what we are about to do.

  • @mizgintusgul8089

    @mizgintusgul8089

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you this clears up the confusion i had, much appreciated, it wasn't clear in my question above, but i meant changing lanes in a roundabout please?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that’s what we thought you meant. 👍🏼

  • @pacovasda5955
    @pacovasda59555 жыл бұрын

    So are you driving that much below the speed limit? or all those other cars speeding that fast?

  • @xtvst
    @xtvst2 жыл бұрын

    What would you advise to do during the driving test in this situation: Busy city centre, you're in the left lane, the instructor (or satnav) asks you to turn right ahead. You look at the mirrors, there are plenty of cars coming in both lanes behind you. Should you signal anyway? If you do so, and the car behind in the right lane holds their speed as if they are willing to give you way, but still keeps a relatively close distance from your car, should you change lanes anyway? I'm taking a driving test in a busy area, have faced this situation a couple of times and I don't really know what the judgement of the examiner will be. Many thanks.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should do the same as you would do when driving normally - so if it isn’t safe to change lanes, don’t. It is better to drive the ‘wrong way’ safely and have a detour than cause danger in an attempt to stay on route. The examiner will definitely prefer that you choose the safest option!

  • @MrCurtiswhit1234
    @MrCurtiswhit12345 жыл бұрын

    If you don't check your blind spot they mention in your test, the examiner will fail you. So if turning right, look over you right shoulder and visa versa.

  • @mutiuadegboye3827
    @mutiuadegboye38272 жыл бұрын

    Great video. can I use blind spot mirrors for the driving test?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course 👍🏼

  • @rogueuniversities6866

    @rogueuniversities6866

    2 жыл бұрын

    Remember they make things look further away than they actually are

  • @lukekelly9616
    @lukekelly96165 жыл бұрын

    You must have got your blind spot mirror in a lucky bag. I have a similar one on both my mirrors and can see all or part of a vehicle coming from behind. I don't have any blind spots to either side.

  • @ishtiaqkhan7105
    @ishtiaqkhan71055 жыл бұрын

    You are teaching us verrrry well.. I am sorry to ask you a question, I want to know huw much time is require for changing lane? And when we change lane from slow line to fast or fast to slow should we increase or decrease the speed of car or not?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    When traffic is light it might only take a few seconds to change lanes safely, but when there is heavy traffic we will need to be more careful. We can’t rush anything, as if we misjudge anything the consequences could be severe.

  • @samhoey8247
    @samhoey82474 жыл бұрын

    Good video, I dont like when you're driving and the roads suddnely change with no warning. For example the left lane turns into a left turn only lane and you want to go straight ahead. In busy traffic you might not be able to change lanes and just go the wrong way 😡

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lane choice can be tricky in busy places. We try and look as far ahead as possible for road markings, but if we get stuck in the wrong lane and have to take a detour its no big deal - even in the Driving Test.

  • @lewiswilson6892
    @lewiswilson68926 жыл бұрын

    Any tips on what to do on your test? Got mine next Thursday on the 19th

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maybe watch our video ‘Top 10 UK Driving Test Tips’? Good luck 👍🏼

  • @ilonaganova8589
    @ilonaganova85892 жыл бұрын

    Completely off topic but where can I get the speedo on top of your steering wheel? What to look for when I search for it? Thank you for another amazing video.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Search for ‘OBD HUD’ on eBay or Amazon 👍🏼

  • @ilonaganova8589

    @ilonaganova8589

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you 😊

  • @kashifaslam4605
    @kashifaslam46054 жыл бұрын

    What software did you use to display digital speed in the video and it’s even showing gear being used??

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    4 жыл бұрын

    The speedometer comes from the GoPro cameras we use, and then on newer videos we manually add on the current speed limit and selected gear in the edit software (FCPX).

  • @gsmendoza
    @gsmendoza3 жыл бұрын

    When should we do the shoulder check in the MSM routine? Immediately after the mirror check?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, as we need to know it’s safe before we indicate. 👍🏼

  • @mistycat1954
    @mistycat195411 ай бұрын

    What should you do if somebody is in the wrong lane on the rounderbout stopping you going off at your prefered exit . Do you break let him go the turn into your exit or should you be aware of the vehicles around you and reduce speed letting him go and proceeding to your exit or do you do a 360 around the roundabout then take your exit ?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    11 ай бұрын

    Just do whatever seems safest - either brake a little and follow them off the roundabout, or do another lap and leave next time round. 👍🏼

  • @maylilydesign946
    @maylilydesign9463 жыл бұрын

    The roundabout roads are so confusing. Thank goodness we don't have that here in Canada.

  • @captndan
    @captndan2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, love all your videos! They've been so useful in helping me get back into driving after failing my first and only test 15 years ago! Had my confidence knocked after getting into an awkward situation today, and thought I'd ask what the best thing to do was. I was approaching a large roundabout with filter lanes and realised too late that I needed to be one lane over to the right for my direction. By the time I realised though, there wasn't a safe gap to change lanes. My instinct was to commit to the direction my filter lane would take me, but that went straight onto a motorway so that wasn't an option for a learner! I know for next time I need to improve my reading of signs and road markings and move over in better time.. but.. once in that situation, what's the best thing to do?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a tough situation. Normally we would just follow the lane we are in, but you are correct that you aren’t allowed on there in your own car. To prevent breaking the law by entering the motorway you would have drive anywhere else in the safest way that you can manage!

  • @captndan

    @captndan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you! Fortunately my co-pilot is good at keeping her cool in these sorts of situations and helped talked me through moving across safely once everyone was stationary. Nobody beeped or anything so perhaps it wasn't as bad as it felt at the time 😅 Will learn from it, improve and keep at it 💪

  • @rogueuniversities6866

    @rogueuniversities6866

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@captndan Can you explain a bit more about what you did? I'm thinking I would have gently slowed down (not too quickly, so cars behind would have a chance to see what I was doing) and changed lanes as soon as possible. Saying that, I drive with an instructor so I'd have probably been fine. Anyway, speaking of your confidence being knocked, just accept you made a mistake, you don't have to be perfect, and put it behind you - don't dwell on it. Just focus on the road ahead.

  • @waqarrashid8392
    @waqarrashid83926 жыл бұрын

    Hi Guys, again what a useful video for all those learners out there. I have a quick question: When I'm changing gears or looking at the mirrors before turning, my car always goes towards the right of the road. Any tips on how I can stop this?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    We naturally steer towards where we are looking, so for normal driving keep your eyes on the furthest point of the road that you can see. Whenever we need to look away from the road try relaxing your grip on the steering wheel a little and it might help keep you straight. Keep practicing and small problems like this will sort themselves out 👍🏼

  • @aztimms

    @aztimms

    5 жыл бұрын

    Never look down to change gear, do it all by feel.@@AdvanceDrivingSchool

  • @adamgray1991
    @adamgray19912 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have a question. When we are changing lanes, how much distance should we leave with the car behind, whether said car behind is in the same lane as us or the lane that we are moving into?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    We try and allow the usual 2 seconds gap, to give everyone enough space to stay safe.

  • @johnnymcleanvlogs
    @johnnymcleanvlogs6 жыл бұрын

    Mirror. To check for. The car to move traffic. Is there danger

  • @mehtabjamil4691
    @mehtabjamil46916 жыл бұрын

    Plz also make video on, how to judge car from left side when driving, reference point or other? with demo... I'll be very thakfull to you

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    6 жыл бұрын

    We are actually planning to make a video about that soon! 👍🏼

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    We have now made a video about this - have a watch of ‘How to judge your road position’ 👍🏼

  • @nagatarteh514
    @nagatarteh5145 жыл бұрын

    Hi videos i want to ask you something I watched video were you talking abt change gears now I want to know what gears r user to drive my driving instructor olny let's drive in gear 1&2 and i have being leaning abt 15 years i don't feel like I know driving Cos of

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    To be able to pass the UK driving test we must be able to keep up with the flow of traffic (which will be up to 70mph on a dual carriageway) so we must be able to use all of the car's gears. Maybe you should talk to your instructor to understand why you haven't got to 3rd gear yet?

  • @belajijo5054
    @belajijo50545 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me or your left mirror is not as clear as the right one. I’m having hard time understanding how you are able to check that left lane is clear? Thank you it’s a very helpful training(I understood the MSL concept using your right morrow of course :))

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it’s hard to see when viewing a video, since it’s much smaller than it would be in real life - but when you’re actually driving it should be easy to see what’s in your mirrors.

  • @rogueuniversities6866
    @rogueuniversities68662 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any for heavy traffic? Or even better, heavy traffic going at speed ignoring the 2-second rule, which many drivers do

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video might help: Driving on a dual-carriageway: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIOHqquChLioe9Y.html 👍🏼

  • @iinavanplayz
    @iinavanplayz2 жыл бұрын

    how big should the gaps be for you to be able to switch lanes I have an issue with like if there’s a road closure or bus lane approaching so I have to switch lanes as it’s all very last minute when the signs appear and everyone’s also trying to switch lanes

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Big enough that we don’t force other traffic to brake or swerve.

  • @kongliang8843
    @kongliang88433 жыл бұрын

    Is it a safe distance for me to change lane if I see another vehicle on the right lane(the lane i want to change into) in my center mirror? I noticed that the vehicle is much actually much further than when i see it in my side mirror. Are the vehicles on my side mirror compared to the centre mirror is slightly bigger than they really are?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    3 жыл бұрын

    Car mirrors vary a lot, so we can't give any definite answers unfortunately. You must use your judgement to assess whether your potential land change would cause the other driver to brake or swerve to avoid you. Then you will know if it is safe or not.

  • @khadijamuhamoud3212
    @khadijamuhamoud32124 жыл бұрын

    I failed twice on change lanes I hope I pass on my 3rd attempt

  • @rebelrebel3426

    @rebelrebel3426

    4 жыл бұрын

    Khadija Muhamoud where did you take your test?

  • @iinavanplayz
    @iinavanplayz2 жыл бұрын

    How far back should it be that you get in the correct lane when approaching a dual carriageway/motorway exit or roundabout

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    As soon as possible normally. This video might help: Leaving Dual Carriageways: kzread.info/dash/bejne/goaVmrmQodavfNo.html

  • @reddevil310
    @reddevil310 Жыл бұрын

    I'm getting really confused on the blind spots while changing lanes ,, changing left or right. So many instructor videos with some checking blindspots and some not. I've a taxi test this week , don't know what's correct

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not a rule in The Highway Code, but we would recommend a ‘shoulder check’ before changing lanes. It doesn’t cost anything and it might prevent an accident. 👍🏼

  • @uuaydin
    @uuaydin5 жыл бұрын

    I tend to move to my previous lane too early after the overtake, forcing the other driver to break sharply. Maybe you should have give a few suggestions. Nice video, thank you very much.

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Have you seen this video? Overtaking kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIl8trSJm9qog5c.html

  • @pacovasda5955

    @pacovasda5955

    5 жыл бұрын

    Simple you're supposed to follow it a following distance of one car length for every 10 miles an hour you're traveling so do not go back into the lane you come from and tell your several car lengths at least 1 / 10 miles an hour ahead of the vehicle that you're changing lanes in front of do not make them follow you too closely. A minimum of full car length for every 10 miles an hour you are traveling. you need to leave a much more reasonable amount of space between you and the car you are passing.

  • @poppyzayzay5666
    @poppyzayzay56665 жыл бұрын

    Suppose you need to accelerate for safety reasons, is it okay to break the speed limit for this? For example, if you need to accelerate to a different lane even though it would mean having to go over the speed limit, is this allowed or can it get you into legal trouble?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    If it helped get us out of danger, we would go above the speed limit temporarily.

  • @aztimms

    @aztimms

    5 жыл бұрын

    Still technically illegal but "mitigating circumstances" can provide a defense under the law.@@AdvanceDrivingSchool

  • @soumaya2600
    @soumaya26005 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @atifmanzoor63
    @atifmanzoor63 Жыл бұрын

    You don’t illustrate changing lanes in inner city roads or is it you don’t have dual lanes in that part of the uk I would like to know if there has been a change in rules regarding signaling when changing lanes on 30 mph roads regardless of anyone behind you or not

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    We do have roads like that, but changing lanes should be done in this way on any type of road so didn't feel the need to show the same thing twice. There hasn't been any change of rules regarding indicating - we should do it whenever it would help others (but it's OK not to if there isn't anyone nearby).

  • @newsforyou844
    @newsforyou8442 жыл бұрын

    I heard that if you can see the tires, the reg, and the car itself then it’s a safe gap. How accurate it this?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not very - as it doesn't take the other car's speed into account. If the other car is going much faster than our car, we must wait until they pass us before changing lanes.

  • @JOKETUBE906
    @JOKETUBE9064 жыл бұрын

    What to do if my exit is approaching but I don't have an opportunity to change lanes?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    4 жыл бұрын

    Miss the exit and keep going - a detour is better than a crash!

  • @muhammadshumail5707
    @muhammadshumail57075 жыл бұрын

    What if a car suddenly stops in front of us and we have to change lane and a car is coming from the back should we turn or stop??

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do whatever seems safest. Every situation is different, and in an emergency you might need to swerve around something. Saying that, if we always keep a safe following distance (at least 2 seconds) and stay alert then we should rarely find ourselves in this position.

  • @muhammadshumail5707

    @muhammadshumail5707

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks

  • @ARANEFIX
    @ARANEFIX5 жыл бұрын

    Do you cover West Sussex area?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, we only offer lessons in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

  • @anahataghosh6687
    @anahataghosh66873 жыл бұрын

    In India while you are shoulder checking your car may fall inside a hole. Roads are such..

  • @iinavanplayz
    @iinavanplayz2 жыл бұрын

    I struggle with knowing if someone’s letting me in when I indicate, any tips? I look in the mirror and can’t judge if they’re slowing down for me

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Joining Dual Carriageways: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGR1vJh-dbPIYpM.html

  • @SnowofLight
    @SnowofLight5 жыл бұрын

    Do you check your blind spots before lane changes? What do do if you are being tailgated, so can't see behind you too well?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    We usually do a ‘shoulder check’ before changing lanes, and if our view is blocked by anything then we stay in our lane until we are sure it’s safe.

  • @SnowofLight

    @SnowofLight

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Recently came across a situation where I wanted to turn left at a roundabout, accidentally found myself on the right lane, but was being tailgated by a large SUV so couldn't see whether a car was coming up on the left or not. In that situation should I have just gone all the way around, then taken the left?

  • @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    @AdvanceDrivingSchool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we would have driven the extra lap of the roundabout to ensure we stayed safe.

  • @MrJohnny3shoes

    @MrJohnny3shoes

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AdvanceDrivingSchool and what if your driving a paneled van and you want to lane change back into the driving lane? That would be the very same as not looking over your right shoulder.

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