Congratulations Agnes on passing!!! Glad I could help you out. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

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Hi Shakib what fantastic news that both you and your wife have passed 1STGO at Bankstown!!! So glad that my videos have helped you both out. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

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Hi reshma.congrats for pass ur test.could u please tell me some tips n your practicing routes in blacktown.it will be very helpful for me. thanks

@@shamilanaveed9885 Hi Shamila, I live in the Inner West and hence was pretty new to all roads in Blacktown. Never did any practice in Blacktown routes just booked the available slot, went and took the test. Jimbo’s videos were my saviour. I would recommend watching his videos multiple times, practice head checks, 5 seconds indicator, paying attention to hazards and most importantly be calm and collected and don’t panic. All the Best!!

@@pvpgod846 thanks

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Thanks mate 👍

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Thank you Marion 😊

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Hi Rad great stuff that my videos are helping you out. I've had some viewers from Victoria that have been helped. If you have any questions feel free to post :)

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I will have my test next week in Toukley to.. I hope I will pass😊

Glad I could help :)

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mate give me some idea about Richmond test route

Hi Uvini generally you go around islands. However if the painted island only has a single unbroken line around it then you can actually drive over it. If it has a double unbroken line around it then you must stay off it. I should do a video about them.

Congratulations happy for passing 1STGO !!! Glad I could help you out :) Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

Yes I second this! Congrats on 1st go!

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And not to mention it was my first attempt with only 2 sessions with instructor. :) Wouldn't have done it without your videos. Keep up the good work.

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No worries Nhan. Best of luck tomorrow :)

yo how’d it go

@@damonlang1185 I passed it and got full licence now

@@nhantranb.5172 nice! i’m taking mine in two days. any advice?

Glad i could help :)

Hi Lucy best of luck this Friday. Feel free to ask any questions.

Congratulations Maleha on passing 1STGO at Roselands!!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

Hi where about the route to do driving test at roseland...I know we start from the top parking lot ...then where you going? I hope you won’t mind to share the information..thank you

@@margarethasaw3546 heya! In all honesty I am not familiar with roselands. I only picked that location because that was the only one available. I just drove wherever he told me which was mostly between lakemba and roselands. Hope this helps. Good luck :)

@@margarethasaw3546 as long as you follow Jimbo's advice you will do good. I couldn't afford a driving instructor. I was taught by my husband, read the book and finally binged on Jimbos videos and voila I passed. The route isnt important.

Hi Zenna in NSW they dont ask any of these questions.

Glad i could help :)

Best of luck Zac :)

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I passed with a score of 113 thanks for your help :))

@@zacbuikhuisen460 Congratulations Zac on passing 1STGO!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and stay safe :)

Best of luck tomorrow Kaylea :) Feel free to ask any questions.

Will the testing officers mark me on left indicating when exiting a roundabout?

They mark the dual lane ones in Smeaton Grange. But I recommend signal all of them.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 is that where I have to quickly switch lanes?

@@kaylea5466 If you turn left at these ones, turn into the left lane, then change lanes into the right lane after the divider lane. There are usually parked cars in the left lane.

Hello Chloe my opinion on this check is to do it on very large multi lane roundabouts. It's more of a pain of smaller 2 lane roundabouts and single lane. Certainly check the left side as you enter the roundabout but this doesn't need to be a left blindspot check within the roundabout. Testing officers do NOT mark this check.

Hi Andrew it's really your choice. It wouldnt hurt getting some training now and you can get your self prepared. Maybe just a few lessons now and see how you go. You won't need to do Manoeuvers on your test. Also instead of doing a test at Service NSW you can arrange an accredited instructor to do your assessment instead which is less stressful.

Hi Rohan great suggestion :)

Hi Vaishali sorry to hear that you had problem today at Silverwater. Without meaning to take sides I believe they do mention in the booking confirmation email their expectations with road worthiness of the car you bring which includes tyres. Go back and have a read of it and let me know. Not much you can do but rebook and replace the relevant tyres. Also make sure all signal and brake lights work.

Hi Disown no you don't.

Best of luck today manto89 :)

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank u last time i failed because i was not indicating left when exiting the round about.

@@manto89rich34 Yes make sure you do that. And your head checks. Let us know how you go :)

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 unfortunately i didn't make it again :(😔 i feel so discouraged, i was doing a three point turn and somehow i went on the wrong side of the road. Do you have any videos on three point turns?

@@manto89rich34 Hi Manto sorry to hear it didn't work out today. I'm not sure what you meant by going on the wrong side. Here is my video on 3pt. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mthyqbaZ09OWfJ8.html. Before you retest make sure these areas are in order Car Control, Hazard Perception, Decision at Intersections, Your turning and lane changing and each of the 3 Manoeuvers Kerbstop, 3pt and Reverse Park. Also the relevant headchecks. Feel free to email me if you need further information. thedrivingtestguynsw@outlook.com.au

Hi Charitha I don't really know exact facts in relation to Vic Roads but I can't see any reason why you can't use those mirrors. They are not illegal.

Hi Shei the5 second signal is for leaving the kerb not lane changing. To signal sufficiently for lane changing in prefer a min of 3 flashes. With changing multiple lanes you can start with the 3 flashes do mirror and Blindspot check then move to the first lane, keep signal on check mirror and blind spot again and move to the next lane. If a safe that is.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 amazing, thank you so much for your quick reply :) will 3 flashes be equivalent to 3 seconds?

@@sheiv8562 Yeah that would be about the same.

Hi Melanie's always check one or both of your mirrors before slowing to turn. This check is not marked but you do it because it's safe driving. Check the blindspot as per this video and my other headcheck video.

Hi I Listen when going straight no signal when entering but when you exit use a left signal. Check this vid out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edahd5uBr6rKZoU.html

Yes pedestrians can cross here but they are not marked crossings where drivers have to give way. So therefore the pedestrians give way to cars. However if a pedestrian did walk out you would not hit them.

Hi Haider all roundabout checks are explained here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edahd5uBr6rKZoU.html. Best of luck with your test :)

Hi Gonzalo certainly use your left side blindspot mirror to actually see if something is in your blindspot but still do a shoulder check on your test as well. That's my best suggestion.

Hi Batchaaus. It depends which head check The blindspot headcheck its usually looking out the rear side windows , although in some cars you can see the right side blind spot through your drivers front side window. The head movement needs to be chin to shoulder. The traffic light check is side to side through the front windscreen and side front windows.

I did a video in Miranda. It was a one off. I only conduct mock test at Ed Park, Mac Field and Macarthur (Gregory Hills)

Hi Meek no you don't.

Hi Graceful. Yes very good question. You can do either. There are pros and cons. If you move into the left lane you may find it hard to get back in the right hand lane. If the speed limit is 80 or less you can legally stay in the right lane. You can get harassed a bit by other drivers if you stay in the right hand lane. I've tried both versions on lessons and have less probs getting the student to stay in the right hand lane but stay right on the speed limit. It's your choice. If the speed limit is over 80km then you have to move into the left lane.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks so much for your help. ☺

He already did. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpmDabyC3MWagXU.html

Legend

Hi Tiarna yes I plan too. Just kind of bogged down with lessons at the moment.

Hi Kamrul they basically can use Smeaton Grange , around Narellan, Gledswood Hills and Camden Valley Way.

yo how’d it go

Best of luck Ayesha :)

If you are not sure just do the check anyway.

Sorry to hear you didnt qualify Stephanie. Best of luck for January :)

Hi Nathan, examiners dont mark single lane roundabouts. If your choice to do it or not whether they are large single or small single. Also examiners dont mark the left shoulder check out of multi lane roundabouts. Its your choice whether to do it or not. I recommend you do on larger mutli lane.

Hi Theories do you have a google maps link to one of those locations for me to check out ?

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Yep, check the first link provided or go to 40 Stanley St for the chicane. As for the bike lane, one can be found using the second link or at 147 Ashley St. Cheers www.google.com/maps/place/40+Stanley+St,+Chatswood+NSW+2067/@-33.7973179,151.1925316,3a,75y,6.88h,76.26t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sNtjAUs_esuS545YMD4JelA!2e0!3e11!7i16384!8i8192!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x6b12a8d41f630641:0x5017d681632b0c0!2sChatswood+NSW+2067!3b1!8m2!3d-33.7960696!4d151.1780469!3m4!1s0x6b12a92956794983:0x13017d67e57b9220!8m2!3d-33.7977856!4d151.1924058 www.google.com/maps/@-33.790276,151.1826872,3a,75y,232.29h,73.51t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sHSeG-E_hi-EV2bEm0K7YIA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Hi Theories for the one lane chicane you won't need to signal or head check, just slow to 25 and steer through. If there is an oncoming car that you decide to give way to, then just wait back a bit and then go when safe. For the bike lanes certainly signal and check your left blindspot prior to moving into the left lane if you are turning left.

99.99% of the time Mitchell. However i was shown an example of a 4 way stop sign near Bankstown recently.

Hi Don yes if you are seen to drive with one hand you start getting minor errors. If it goes on too long then F8 (not got proper control of the car). The solution is easy. You need to keep both hands on the wheel.

Hi Frances unfortunately i am not familiar with the Hornsby test routes.

Hi Graceful. With roundabouts going straight from single to dual you can exit in either lane. Just be clear on which one you wish to exit into and not swerve and change your mind at the last moment.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you so much. That was seriously driving me crazy!

Hi Kayla a video on the test paper is a good idea. I did do a fail item one but there more on the test paper that i could go through. With the Reverse Park you have to complete it within 6 directions. The first direction is when you start to reverse. If you are not roughly in the final position by 6 directions then you cant move any more and they mark F17 fail.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 I thought for the reverse park it was 5? I went for my test yesterday and I failed because I was really nervous and didn’t pay attention properly but as the examiner went through my paper he said that I did 6 movements and that wasn’t correct ? I did mine at Miranda btw ?

@@kaylasiachoque6462 It's 5 direction changes which equates to 6 moves. Moves 1 to 4 have no mark down. If you use 5 and 6 you score a circle minor error. If you want me to look at your test sheet more email a pic of it to thedrivingtestguynsw@outlook.com.au

Hi Reilly sorry to hear about your incident. There is really nothing you can do. It's your word against theirs. The government will always side with their own staff. Just book it again. The fact that you have ready done 4 tests may suggest you might need some more prep. Feel free to email me if you want to discuss more.

Hi Bob the testing officers manual doesn't specifically mention you must move into the bike lane with the broken line section but I think it's implied. For example if that section was a bus lane then you must move into the bus lane to turn left. The other issue is, that if you don't then someone else may and they may prevent you from turning. I recommend that you move into the bike lane after check left blind spot. It's you choice.

Thanks Jimbo, what about the edge line? Do you have to go around it in your above scenario or can you cross it? As I think you are allowed to do so within 100 mm. I just always get confused with edge lines and bike lanes and there are plenty in Chatswood test area. 😂 thanks again!

@@bobz3197 Hi Bob yes you are right you can move over the edge line within 100m. The problem with so many inconsistencies does as you say cause confusion. That's probably why I prescribe one way to do each and just stick with that. Makes things simple.

Hi Nick in real life on a long road where you could be overtaken checking right mirror and right blindspot might be smart. In a test the examiner would only mark it should there be a cars width of space between you and the centre line which just ain't going to happen. The space is only going to happen on wide roads and on your left side.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 hi jimbo, what about roads without a center line?

@@velvia They still don't mark it but check it if you want to.

Best of luck 🤞

Practice will get you better at this. After the hundredth go you should be able to hold the steering straight while checking over your right shoulder.

Hi Dian thats why i did this vid to try and help with this.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 hi, I have done driving test today, I passed! Though I failed. Got my full license today as convert my Indo full license. Your vids help a lot. Thanks so much! 👍👍

@@diancall808 Congratulations Dian on passing today!!! So glad my videos helped you out. Thanks for watching and always stay safe 😃

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanns u too sir !

What does the video say ?

Yeah you do

Hi Sean thank you for your thoughtful post. Yes there definitely are different levels of marking between examiners but i would hope as the test routes are static they have all agreed which ones need left head checks and ones that dont. In my opinion its usually the unusually wider laned roads that need it. Yes i mentioned "no island" because if it was a painted island, you would need to right head check. With a raised concrete median strip you wouldn't need it. But here is the problem with confusing the diverging part and the turning part. The diverge around the painted island isnt the "turn" its a standard diverge that always needs a head check regardless of turning. The "turn" is the part done after the diverge and if you are close to the centre then examiner wont mark a right head check even though the green book says to do it. Finally in relation to head checking every turn in comparison to left signal out of each roundabout to build habit. Its my simply my choice to teach signalling each round about because this signal is just a silly token thing that is marked. At the end of the day if you are a safe driver you dont trust these exit signals to judge when to exit. Also there are far fewer roundabouts to get this habit in relation to the amount of turns you do. I dont teach students to head check each turn because it just becomes a silly head movement tic prgrammed in and the student doesnt really look. I prefer for the student to actually assess each turn to see if there is potential for something to be there and actually check. Thanks Sean and please keep posting your thoughts.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Thanks very much for the detailed response Jimbo, much appreciated. The main point about all this is that it seems to highlight some inconsistencies in the industry particularly around what their publications reflect and what the examiners are meant to check.

@@seano2176 Yes there seems to be. Also between examiners. I witnessed a test of mine pull out from the parking bay at Gregory Hills the other day and clearly signal less than 5 seconds not even close. When this student got back there was no signal error marked. If there was an independent audit of driver testing it may show up large inconsistencies. I don't want to stoke that fire though.

Hi Anthony there is no official distance marked for signalling prior to turn. It's just says to signal sufficiently without confusing other traffic. (In NSW)

No lane changing in a roundabout.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thank you!! This video by NSW transport says otherwise hence the confusion. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qamIp8aJqZeboYk.html

@@dee2494 Well that does say you can. But there are certain divider lines that you can't cross. I would choose not to. There is no need to change lanes in a roundabout. Wait until you have exited.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 thanks again for the clarification!! Warm regards

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 Need to be pretty clear with answers here. The person asked if it's allowed, and you said no, but as then pointed out it is allowed, but yu just don't recommend it. there is a big difference between what you recommend and what is allowed, and if the question is asking if it's allowed, then the correct answer should be given.

Hi Fandira it sounds like you got F8 (not having control of the car) when you held the clutch in for so long and just coasted along down the hill. However the testing manual does say "Clutch coasting or coasting in neutral which actually causes a loss of control". This implies that even though you held the clutch in for that long if you still had control of the car the F8 should not have been awarded. Were you in control of the car ? The second point you mention is in relation to the Kerbstop manoeuvre. Yes you have to finish in gear. However this will only score a minor error and not a big deal. Next time you go down hill leave the clutch up.

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 yes he said about F8 too many times .. I dont know about that rules because I am from International license .. So I need too leave the clutch up next time yea ? and I think he said I cant leave clutch more than 1 meter .. can You explain me the step by step when I want to turn off and turn on engine please on the kerb ..

@@thedrivingtestguynsw8424 and how many score I need to pass ? I got 113 total point today with 1 fail item number 8

@@mrfandira Its all here Fandira kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqd9q7CYvZu3aWw.html

@@mrfandira You need too give me the NO score count as well as the YES score count. Better still email a picture of the green sheet to thedrivingtestguynsw@outlook.com.au

Hi Farhnaz only Macarthur area and Manual only. Im not accepting and students at the moment til mid January.