What was your experience the first time you drove on the motorway? 🚗💨

@schweizerd6303

3 жыл бұрын

it was fun love the motorways! funny how the colour of signs are reversed in Hong Kong vs UK though. Hong Kong as a former British Colony has at least 95% the same road design layouts, signage and road markings but their motorways (called expressways for some reason there) are of green signs, dual carriageways are blue so colours are reversed. Local roads are white just like here. The motorway ends sign is blue with the red slash there same as here, but the motorway begins is red with white background. They also don't use M, A, or B roads they just have a route number like 1,2,3,5,8,9 etc... with some sections classified to expressway (motorway) standards, some as A road/dual carriageway standards. have a bit of a traffic engineering background and find this very interesting, the way roads are designed can tell you a lot about the history and political affiliation of a country. Hong Kong looks like the UK with Chinese as one of its official languages.

@SuperJingtian

3 жыл бұрын

quite scary for me.

@mryuazengisa4025

3 жыл бұрын

I did mine yesterday, it was scary seeing the car speeding pas my car, I was on the left lane, getting into the road about was also scary thank you for the video its really helpful

@GREATBUSINESSMAN

2 жыл бұрын

😂.. Hey ass ole, it's illegal to drive in multiple lanes. Just to drive in the one on the left

@WillStrongman

Жыл бұрын

I'd drove on one for the first time yesterday whilst on a lesson. Took the M5 south to Worcester. Not too bad, I just find joining motorway can worry me a little bit apart from that, best experience I've had.

you should be a kids tv presenter, you have a lot of energy and charisma

@t.agamer392

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@vidadeintercambistapelomun7245

2 жыл бұрын

It's true

@idkwhatever7947

Жыл бұрын

I agree! He would be great

@muhammaduddin9268

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha haa.

Today I drove by myself on the motorway for the first time. I truly believe watching this quick video helped me so much and helped me to feel calm, thank you so much

As an HGV driver who spends many, many hours on the road, very impressed with the amount of information you are sharing with new drivers. Lorry’s need extra space would be a great video to share with the young ones.

@gamesmaster1060

2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell your fellow hgv driver on the motorway, to stop trying to overtake each other with a 0.5 mph difference blocking everything

@Drie237

2 жыл бұрын

@@gamesmaster1060 😂 So true!

You hit the nail on the head about having the freedom to go here there and everywhere! I've been driving for around 4yrs and have no motorway confidence I will avoid it all costs! I basically stick to local driving. I've had enough now! It's time to master the motorway

@kammya665

Жыл бұрын

Hope you mastered it

@pifandrei5743

Жыл бұрын

@@kammya665 lol was about to ask. Either that or crashed his car 🤣💀

@beautiful94x51

Жыл бұрын

@@kammya665 still ongoing 😅 last time on the motorway had very little anxiety...no sweaty hands etc so making good progress. Its just one of them things you just need to keep doing.

@rabzkashif3378

Жыл бұрын

Same with me it's been 4 years m driving but never been to motorways

@laurenjones2909

Жыл бұрын

Get yourself on the motorway I find it alot safer and easier than normal roads! Normal roads scare me more but on least on motorways people give you space and do not tailgate ! Honestly if I can do it as a new driver you can as you have way more years of driving experience than me 😊 if you feel abit nervous take a friend with you that's what I did first time

Passed my test last week and picking my car up tomorrow. Thank you so much for giving me confidence! You’re an awesome teacher!

@MsWearer

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you have a car 😭

@davidriley9194

2 жыл бұрын

@@MsWearer I’m even more lucky boy because I got a 2.0 litre petrol car as a first car at aged 22!!😄

@cruiseedwards4657

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidriley9194 nice how are you finding it does it feel too fast or once you got used to it it felt feels fine now?

@davidriley9194

2 жыл бұрын

Well, when I first gone out alone for the first time ever, my mouth was literally dried bone and my heart was pounding! It’s just the brake pedal I need to get used to it at first because the brake boost vacuum has a leak from the pipe and the brake pedal was almost all the way to the floor but I’ve got used to my car already. The clutch feels really jerky when when I lift the clutch up after I changed from first to second gear till I realise I need more clutch control and use gas a little more to stop the jerkiness. But over n all I drive really well with my car. It’s quite a powerful car! In fact it has 115hp which is powerful enough for me for my first car. It’s good for overtaking and didn’t struggle up the hill, unless I’m in the correct gear and depending how much weight is in your car mainly

@evotr1p622

Жыл бұрын

Same 😂driving back on the motorway

Tip: when looking in the mirror, look twice because if you look once (for a split second) you won't really get an image of how fast the car is travelling, so if you look at the mirror twice or for a bit longer time, you can get an image of how fast the car behind you is approaching. Its gonna help you with speeding lunatics

@l.p3826

Жыл бұрын

Especially when you want to switch to the far right lane.

This has really helped me. I new older driver and I panic when I can change lanes with cars behind me … the gap. Making sure the car behind me has a gap 2 seconds really helps. I knew of this with the cars in front but not behind. Makes sense. Would love a large motorway rbt / spiral tutorial.

Great lesson wow! You teached it so calming and giving as much info as possible thank you man!

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive feedback! Thrilled to hear that you found it helpful.

Thanks for all the videos man. Passed my test first time yesterday, a number of your uploads helped me fill in the extra tuition, especially during lockdown. Next step, motorways!

About to brave the motorway for the first time. Thanks for the tips

Brilliant video, first time going on a motorway tomorrow morning and I’m feeling infinitely more confident now I’ve watched this!

Watching this video has made me feel so much calmer! You’re a great teacher

I’ve been driving for 4 years but always been afraid of motorway :-s. I finally decided to go for a class with an instructor. This video gave me a bit of courage . Wish me luck!!’

@parveenakhtar6881

3 жыл бұрын

Me too I lost my confidence

@enlighten274

2 жыл бұрын

@@parveenakhtar6881 I suffer from M.A.D...motorway anxiety disorder.this has calmed me a little.

@parveenakhtar6881

2 жыл бұрын

@@enlighten274 it does get better over time

@enlighten274

2 жыл бұрын

@@parveenakhtar6881 thankyou .hope so x

Mate seriously thanks,, just passed and this makes me feel a lot more at ease.. plus you're a great presenter!

This is a brilliant video very well explained, well done mate!

I would try learning late summer evenings or even at night when these roads are quiet. This will help build confidence and technique..

Every driver should watches this. Even expected drivers as a refresher! Very good and informative video. Thank you.

Thank you for creating this video.. very informative!

Your videos are brilliant, really helping me to prepare before my driving lessons so that I don't go into a new topic blind!

Thank you very much for the great video. You've shared so many useful hints in one lesson which is amazing! Please keep up the cool work!

@GetDriving

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you Francis as always. Very enjoyable and instructional videos. I learn a lot from you every time!

Very clear explanations, thank you. Like how you keep it simple.

Hiya, just want to say a big thank you for posting these videos because they're really helpful! I passed my driving test 4 years ago now, but haven't driven since (except for almost causing like 5 accidents in a 1 hour drive 2 days ago, hence why I'm here lmao) and I'm finally going to buy my first car next week! There's so much rules and techniques I have forgotten, and frankly a lot of stuff you've covered in your videos I was never taught in the first place. I feel much more confident and aware in driving after watching your videos.

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! We are so thrilled to hear that our channel has helped. Best of luck & remember there's never any rush, everyone learns at their own pace! Take your time, practice makes perfect :)

Thank you so much for this, I passed my test about a year ago but I haven’t been on a moterway before and this is really helping to calm my nerves before I drive on one for the first time

Thank you so much for providing so much value. Really enjoyed your video

Thanks so much for this vid, I cannot stress how helpful it has been. I am driving on the motorway for the first time tomorrow and your vid made it look so simple. Thanks a lot!

@GetDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!🙏

I love your teaching style. So calm and explain everything clearly. I’m not even learning to drive (yet), but I thought I best learn what I can and take notes so that when I do eventually learn I’m more confident.

Watched all the adverts. Your videos are great and so helpful 👍🏽

Really appreciate the point of view of the video. Great quality. Amazing production 😂

That was amazing, thanks.

Thanks so much for your help . I drove from Kent to southwales .

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Glad it was helpful :)

i’m so terrified of driving on the motorway so i’m gonna book some refresher lessons. Something i’m worried about is when the left lane starts merging with the other and i don’t notice quick enough.

@GetDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Refresher lessons are such a good idea - you will feel so much more confident afterwards. When the left lane starts merging with the other, you will be able to notice the movement of cars far in advance. Don't stress, you got this!💪

As an experienced driver of 37 years, I've learnt a lot watching your video. I love your graphics alongside your explanations. You're so bubbly! Just subscribed 👍🏽

@GetDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic, thank you!

@JohnFarrell-bc8gt

5 ай бұрын

An experienced driver for 37yrs and you've learned a lot in a few minutes? Your average yearly mileage must be a few hundred miles.

Wow this really helped! Thank you so much! Xx

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thanks! I have a motorway lesson tomorrow and this has helped me prepare for it, I feel more relaxed thinking about it

Thank you . Great advice.😍👍👌😊🚘🚗

Thank you so much man :)

Really helpful video, thank you!

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your very good at what you do I feel a little confident to try. Thank you 😊

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Thanks FRNC Absolutely useful vlog! I have been driving car for 10 years, this is Great video! i wanna get driving test for this week. Thanks so much 👋👋👋

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

Your programs are very helpful, thanks.

Brilliant video. I'm just getting to grips with it and it's very helpful. Particularly found the bit about looking forward further to avoid swerving helpful. I foiund myself swerving sometimes and others not and couldn't work out what was going on till now. It's also reassuring reading the comments that I'm not the only one scared of motorways, particularly joining them. I'd like to see you do one at night as this must be much harder. I don't mean to pick holes, but just one little thing: Rule 274 of Highway Code says don't use warning triangles on motorways.

Best online lesson i have come across thank you for being so thorough 😊😊

@GetDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks @Nazish

Thanks Francis, I passed in March (got my car in June) currently having refresher lessons with an instructor. This is a great tutorial, motorways still make me nervous but your channel is certainly helping.

This is amazing thank you it's made me more confident to drive on a motorway x

Thanks for the tips on steering when charging lanes with high speed. Am planning on going on the motorway for the first time but am terrified of driving at high speed and charging lanes. Because I always seem to get it wrong on dual carriage of 40mph never mind 70mph. But now I know what have been doing wrong. Thanks for that. 👍

I passed my test 2 months ago this was incredibly helpful and I feel less worried about getting on the motorway. Thank you 😊

@andi_b

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on passing

This made me feel so much better honestly when I think about it dual carriageways are so much easier than town driving so motorways have to be

This is the best driving lesson ever! Thank you I’m more confident driving in the motorway now

Thank you for this video. I am an experienced driver and have driven quite a few times on motorways but they make me a bit nervous. I picked up a few tips from your video. I'm going to put it into practice now.

Thank you for this lesson I have problem staying in my lane so this help me a lot.

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

Brilliant video. Thank you xxx

Thank you. You're an excellent teaxher!

Hi Francis. Excellent motorway driving tips especially as I less frequently use the motorway from Norwich to London

Thank you so much for this video, it really helped my confidence in driving on the motorway alone ❤

Fantastic video, thank you.

very useful and informative

Thanks. Great lesson

Driving back from Stevenage to Surrey with my wife who is a qualified driver also but never driven on motorways I have preciously instructed her on entering and exiting a motorway so asked her to drive from Stevenage on to the A1 M and come off at the junction after the tunnel I felt she was nervous but boosted her confidence as per my instructions she put on speed in the slip road ( thank goodness no car behind us )she indicated left instead of the right indicator so I quickly changed it to the right indicator and matched other cars speed on the Motorway and then joined the motorway whether she was nervous because I was in the car not sure as normally around town with me in the car she is not nervous but I think it's the unfamiliar roads ! I drove then on the M25 and home we have agreed to do some more motorway driving on the A3 motorway so to give her more practice !. Other wise all good.

Hallo maeth thanks for making so lesson full videos. I learn too much from your videos. and I get my license just with 3 minors. I wanna give a tip for every new learner just keep watching these videos it's the best way to learning and take more private practice with your family member as much as possible. It's help you a lot. my big problem was that I have know one who can give private practice like with family member or friends. If you are not satisfied with your your instructor just change with a new one. and during theory learning till get your license don't use other social media's apps bcz it's waste your time keep concentration to learning till you get your license. I pass my exam after 60 lessons. Bcz I didn't take private classes with someone. at last I was thinking I should give up but I keep it and got my license.

Brilliant vid 🙌🏽

an excellent teaching session. Easy to follow and well illustrated. we done. jenny

Hi Francis all your videos are helpfull

Got My First Motorway Journey Tomorrow as gotta pick up my First Car from the Dealership , gotta be an entertaining one that’s for sure. Bit nervous but I’m sure once I get in the car and crack on I’ll be fine. Not to long a journey about Half an Hour from The Starting Point to Home.

Thanks it helped me to be confident

wow what a brill teacher!

Cheers bro

Useful Tips . I remember one day I had an accident after I fell asleep while i'm driving. thank god it was a slow traffic so it wasn't serious accident

Brilliant - thank u! Just passed but I'm petrified to do motorways - this really helped.

So helpful videos

love the energy, don

Great video! Cheers.

Awesome vlog ❤

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic advice

Francis I like all your video and explanations.Very explanatory. Can you talk about automatic car and Reverse around the kerb/corner?. THANK YOU

Wow I like how you explain 😍🙏🏼👏

Great content. Tnx 4 sharing. Think I'll rewatch a few times b4 my motorway journey on Sunday. But feeling a bit more confident already 😊❤

@GetDriving

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Real helpful video and advice 2024 ✌🏿

9:13 thats brilliant. I use it on day to day basis in town and a roads and it's a good rule. I didn't hit the car , crashed yet ,and everything smooth 😀 But the one with the motorway to look further , i knew somehow from the theoretical test as it was in a question , but never got to practice as been on a motorway just my mistake 2 times , as i missed a turn and ended up on the motorway🤣 I thought i was gonna die that's how scared i was . I need to do a trip soon and dunno if i should choose motorway. Might do a practice run first, when is not that busy.

Excellent video 👍

Great energy bro

Helpful thanks 🙏

@GetDriving

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

You are the best! ✅

Mishmash of cars is the exact description of my fear for motorways when looking in the mirror. Good explanations!

Brilliant mate

Thank you very well explain

@GetDriving

4 жыл бұрын

We are happy that you enjoyed it!

I passed my test a month ago and I’m driving on the motorway today first time!

I’ve had my first experience on the motorway with my dad on the M54 and I was a bit nervous!! Wasn’t scared but I was nervous!

👍 nice

I love this video

I passed my test yesterday ! Your videos on (meeting traffic and parallel park) really helped me. Keep it up sir👏🏾

Amazing thank you

Very helpful. Only thing I would mention is that you should be checking your mirrors constantly so you know what is going on in case you have to move unexpectedly.

Nice video

What if there’s no gap? Do you wait on the slip road and then start from first gear?

Legend. Loved the tips. I don’t know why people dread the motorways. It’s really easier than normal driving the only difference is being more alert awareness and plan ahead more. You’re good to go.

@GetDriving

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Everyone learns differently, very good point though!

@guyr7351

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, your all going in the same direction, no traffic turning across you / pulling out other than a slip road but you can see them ahead of you. The higher speed is the thing that can frighten many though

@parveenakhtar6881

3 жыл бұрын

@@guyr7351 and big heavy lorries I got trapped between 6 once I kept my cool ...knocked my confidence

@guyr7351

3 жыл бұрын

@@parveenakhtar6881 well with experience comes reading the road more and importantly further ahead. Too many only look in front of their car, not checking mirrors, looking 100’s of yards ahead 1/4 of a mile etc. If you ever see a police driver / rider give a commentary on their ride and observations you will see what I mean

@adamrules01

2 жыл бұрын

It is the speed, but many people do not realise that if you are going at say 40-60 miles per hour, someone going at 70 mph would be able to see you coming and break or overtake safely. My fear is not being on the motor way, it is joining traffic that i dont like. It just seems so unsafe to force yourself in front a car doing 70. But the bizarre thing is... A roads do not bother me, and i have done exactly the same thing on those! It is only the word motorway that i have attached fear to!

Just recently passed this channel helped massively

Very good thanks murtza

Excellent lessons.What is the best turning angle on the left side to avoid touching the kerb and at the same time stay within your lane without driving over the lane that belongs to the opposite car ? Can you do a lesson showing and explaining all types of junctions in UK driving and how to drive safely at these junctions. Thanks for your tutorials.

@amtjewells8432

4 жыл бұрын

Do you cover east london or have best instructors that cover East London? Preferences should be British Instructors.