Motorway Driving - Judging if There is Space, Joining, Changing Lane, Speed and Staying Safe

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Joining the motorway and driving at speed can be a daunting experience for many. In this video I cover how to judge if there is enough space to join and give advice on things such as lane choice, speed and how to stay safe. I also explain the differences between dual carriageways and motorways.
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00:00 Joining
01:38 Enough space
02:59 Following distance
03:56 Cruise control
06:18 Speed limit
08:43 Joining when stopped
10:01 Lane choice
14:52 Leaving and road markings
17:14 Spiral roundabout
19:45 Dual carriageway vs Motorway
22:36 Signs & variable speed limits
25:23 Hard shoulder
26:24 Changing lane
28:15 Over taking
29:13 Tailgating
30:00 Screen wash
30:21 Another spiral roundabout
33:31 More advice and outro

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@AccuracyBeast Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these videos. Even though i have my license and have held it for a few years. I would recommend any learner to take advise from Conquer Driving. Driving on the road is always being cautious of other drivers as long as you know what you're doing is correct.

@ayob7384 Жыл бұрын

I got on the M62 this weekend and travelled for a total of 2 hours. I've only been on the roads for a month but after watching this, it was like I had you by my side giving me advice. You're still helping me even after passing and I am so grateful!

@HaydnG266 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, along with money advice related programmes hosted by Martin Lewis; this channel/Richard generally deserves a 30-60 minute slot in between Coronation Streets where he just does a driving tutorial like this. Handy for new and existing drivers.

@giliathandtio Жыл бұрын

I'm a relatively new driver, and I watch your videos. Still avoiding motorways/dual carriageways because of exact fear you mentioned (slip roads, gaps). Thanks for the video, you have a gift - you're a really good teacher.

@JustCallMeHorse 10 ай бұрын

One thing you shouldn't do is be frightened as that can cause an accident, because your panicking and puts others at risk "fear is your biggest enemy"

@timeprotector4320 3 ай бұрын

@@JustCallMeHorse That has the same saying as if your homeless just buy a house

@robjacques6269 Жыл бұрын

Richard as a PDI I have found your videos invaluable, sometimes just for my own learning and applying to my lessons, but often also sharing your videos with pupils to support their learning. Huge thanks to you and keep up the awesome work.

@ConquerDriving 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your generosity! That's amazing to hear, it's great to know the videos helped you. I apologise that my reply is late, I've only just seen this comment.

@ConquerDriving 8 ай бұрын

I'm quite sure I recognise your face, we may have met at the conference.

@robjacques6269 8 ай бұрын

@ConquerDriving we did indeed meet. I introduced myself to you right at the end whilst.you was waiting for your wife to pick you up. Was great meeting you in person (p.s. I passed my part 3 yesterday and your videos helped massively)

@ConquerDriving 8 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!

@sarahhunter5757 Жыл бұрын

Even though I passed my test over 10 years ago, I’m often a bit nervous when it comes to driving on motorways. This video has taught me a lot of info.

@bsv2350 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, I want to thank you for everything you do for us! 🤗 Is always a pleasure to watch your videos and you explain everything very, very well like nobody else! 😊👍

@anubhavgupta3370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I had a nervous start to practice on the motorway. This video helped me identify things to focus on for my second attempt and get my confidence back.

@mattyip3566 Жыл бұрын

The layout putting different mirrors together is amazing. Thank you for the video!

@DarrenKC53 Жыл бұрын

Been driving for years but enjoy watching your videos like these ones - very informative and useful. Probably helps that you are local to me so enjoy seeing local roads 😂. Keep up the good work

@lincolnliking Жыл бұрын

I was searching for this video from you a few days ago and didn't see it. Now a day later here it is. I am so grateful as I am going to be using the motorway to and from work now and I'm a little nervous. It really helps. Thank you

@fionaeeemmm 9 ай бұрын

❤thanks Richard ! I never thought I would enjoy watching driving videos 😂 passed my test on Monday huge huge thanks to u!!!! 😊

@808Blessed1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard!! Thank You so much for this video very helpful. I like the way you have your camera set up to show every detail while you are explaining everything.👍

@user-jg6vw3em9f Жыл бұрын

Hello Richard, I cannot thank you highly enough for sharing your tips and driving knowledge on dual carriageways and motorways. For me it’s a great practical reminder of the steps I need to take drive to and from Norwich to London at least 4 times a year. Keep up the excellent work 😊

@lewis7028 Жыл бұрын

Passed my test about 3 months ago thanks to your videos, even now i still watch your videos for more tips, really insightful

@kaa5567 2 ай бұрын

This video is really good. I’ve recently passed my test although I have previous overseas experience. Your videos are so good and informative and I’m so glad to have found them! Oh and I learn’t so much from your other videos while preparing for my test. Thank you!!

@karlnegado6376 8 ай бұрын

Recently got my drivers license and now I’m trying to learn how to do motorways. Your videos and advice are really helpful. Thanks a bunch, Richard! 🙏

@Gerrythesaint 4 ай бұрын

These videos have made a huge difference to my driving , huge thanks

@bloo4x2 4 ай бұрын

Super useful video, thank you Richard. I passed last week and your videos have been a fantastic help.

@sreeramv5608 5 ай бұрын

Passed my test 5th time. Your videos really helped. I'll keep watching so that I can be a better driver. Thank you!!

@amineleking9898 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, you probably have the best channel for teaching people to drive. Please more mock test videos!

@SteveLippitt Ай бұрын

I love your videos - I hope as many people watch and take heed of them as then the roads would be safer and more efficient for all us road-users. Keep up the good work!

@CountRegis Жыл бұрын

I recommend your videos to everyone, new drivers, seasoned drivers. They all say they learn something new and useful. There are a ton of driving videos on KZfaq, but yours are the clearest, most well explained and your tricks for driving make them easy to implement. I use the tricks I’ve learned from you to parallel park, to switch lanes. I wish there were more instructors like you out there. Keep doing this great work!

@seanleeboboyo1338 Жыл бұрын

Sir Richard, this is me (Sean)! I love how you explain the traffic tips about the road lanes.

@douglasreid699 Жыл бұрын

the reason i know for moving back over from a lane used to overtake is to help allow emergency vehicles get passed and stop undertaking. i have been watching a few 999 blue light run videos (mainly Chris Martin ems) and there has been quite a few drivers that stay in the outside lane, completely oblivious that the car is behind them on blue lights and siren. one vehicle took 1minute and 20seconds before it realised, moved over, then moved back out to outside lane to overtake more imaginary cars even though the middle lane was clear. and if you sit in the outside lane and dont move over when a vehicle is behind you, sometimes they get fed up and undertake you which is more dangerous. its simple, just move back over when you are not overtaking and let the police deal with people that want to go above the speed limit. another thing i would suggest, when joining the motorway, LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER THROUGH THE BACK WIND INTO YOUR BLIND SPOT. so many times i been not noticed on my motorbike as they check there mirrors and the motorbike is narrow enough to be in that blind spot but dont look over the shoulder to make sure. its on the motorbike training to make a life saver (look over shoulder), car drivers should do it too to save a life.

@AbiNephilim 15 күн бұрын

This is a fantastic video, thank you so much! I'm quickly coming up to 1 year of having my license but having passed in Guernsey CI, there are no motorways or dual carriageways over here so this is the last bit to driving I need to get use to. After my 1 year, I'll be able to rent a car in the UK to drive so I'm learning as much as I can about motorways and dual carriageways beforehand thus I found this video perfect for getting a good understanding of how it's meant to be done.

@tyebrown4037 Жыл бұрын

want to thank you, your videos have helped me pass my driving test this week.

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@monicag.5673 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work! I've been watching your videos for over a year, started taking lessons in January this year and I passed today first try! Thank you so much again, your videos are really helpful!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@Jotasun 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for doing this valuable video. I’ve learned the technique from here on how to maintain your car within the lane and how to switch lanes properly.

@Theveshinpillay Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I passed my driver's test last week, even though I live in south africa your videos have helped me immensely, thank you good sir🙏

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@panniniman8631 Жыл бұрын

This couldn't of came at a better time! I passed my test a month ago and plan to take a trip down south using a motorway for the first time :)

@colindeans9477 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. I had not had a car for 10 years until recently and have been slowly gaining experience and confidence again. Just last week I ventured onto the M6 from Carlisle just to Tebay and back again, to get my first experience on a motorway for about 20 years, and was very apprehensive at first. In the end I was fine but still had reservations about changing lane unnecessarily so am pleased to hear you do too. Your point about knowing where you are going is pertinent too. I actually use Google Earth in advance to check out any junctions and multi-lane roundabouts I may encounter. You can see lane markings with this and I mentally rehearse where I need to position.

@hannahbarrick2547 Ай бұрын

Great video! Very true about helping someone leave as they may be in trouble. I was travelling on the A12 and as I was in lane 4 my car suddenly broke down. I had to cross 3 lanes to get to the hard shoulder, I put my hazards on... thankfully the car that was coming up behind me in lane 3 clocked on to what was happening and I saw them give me space to move across and I managed to get safely to the hard shoulder. I've never been more grateful for a considerate motorist! 😅

@hivrubaul 11 ай бұрын

I have been watching ur videos from last year winter before passing my driving test. I passed 6months ago with 1 minor and Im preparing now for my first motorway drive for holiday. Trust me ur videos are so helpful, so detailed. You advise ,ur explaination are the best comparing to other online videos I have seen so far. I like the way u make the videos, sometimes u zoom the signs, posting the rules in between and pointing the hazards/lanes etc. I want to say THANK YOU for all the videos u made for learners and for new drivers. Please do keep making new videos like with using cruise control, Satnav, Driving in winter for new drivers etc 😊 If u can please make a video of parallel parking in London in very busy areas with very tight space like similar to Ilford lane. That will help a lot of new drivers in London. Good luck and keep it up. Best wishes 😊

@traceyullah9580 Жыл бұрын

You're teaching is easy to understand.. Try learning to drive in my 20s..But failed a few test..But watching You're videos have given me so much confidence and understanding to try again...I'm 52 .😊

@ataphelicopter5734 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, just wanted to say thanks for the videos, passed today with 3 minors and these have been a great help building confidence, won’t stop watching in the future, always great to learn something new

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@leannewright9686 Жыл бұрын

My driving instructor knew I feared the motorway as we had discussed it a few times and at the beginning of my lessons I literally booked in lessons after my test for motorways and my instructor thought I was ready long before my test due date and literally just guided me onto the motorway, he knew if we planned it in advance my nerves would have ruined it so springing it on me was perfect I still held the steering wheel for dear life and learnt that when I’m nervous driving I lean further and further forward sitting on the steering wheel lol 😆…. These videos are great once we have passed I firmly believe that’s when the skills are really learnt so thanks again

@red2 Жыл бұрын

Great video. One thing no youtuber has covered is how to merge from short slip roads on service stations.

@tobybright5255 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, just passed my test today and want to thank you for these videos. They were a massive help and helped settle my nerves!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@suicidal_cookie868 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, figured I'd post this on your most recent video just to say a great big thanks. I passed today with 4 minors and I can say without these vids to put me at ease I'd have been a stress bucket heading towards that test. Thank you and look forward to your new content!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@crhys4721 Ай бұрын

Passed my test the other day, thanks to your videos and girlfriends uncles patience. With this combination I only had to have 7 lessons before managing to pass first time with 2 minors! Thank you Richard! 🙏

@qassims6907 Жыл бұрын

started driving in june last year and spent 5 months learning in my mums car through collingwood, watched nearly all your videos and passed both my theory and practical first time with only 3 minors, and i wanted to say thank you for explaining things so in depth where my personal instructor didnt, youre the best man

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@aislingmcdonald6778 Жыл бұрын

I have been a full license holder for 30 years Your videos are my regular driving CPD 😊

@YouTubeTOS Жыл бұрын

I passed today with Zero minor Faults! Your videos were 10/10! Il stay subscribed!!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@lukaszkochanek Жыл бұрын

As always - fabulous video! You're a fantastic instructor! Thank you!

@jeanh9641 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos. It is making me a better driver. Thank you.

@adamek9750 Жыл бұрын

Best driving channel on all of KZfaq!

@marksadventures3889 8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the instruction but must mention the great editing too, there was a lot of info to get in and the editing was perfect. I use maps as well as satnav.

@elaine428 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the navigation tips, some of these road layouts are just nuts

@coldisopropyl Жыл бұрын

I'm still a bit hesitant when joining motorway, not really confident doing 70 on slip roads, usually 50-60, so I rewatched your motorway videos yesterday. So happy and miraculous to see a new one coming out!

@TheRip72 Жыл бұрын

Aiming for 50-60 may be why you are hesitant. Most traffic will be travelling at more than 50, so you need to be matching them. It is a lot easier to reduce speed than increase so aim for a higher speed (60+) until you can assess what others are doing. I was trapped behind someone joining the M1 at 35 recently. I found it very frightening & I don't scare easily.

@mtterzoli Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos Richard. I passed a few days ago with 6 minors and could not have done it without your help. I didn’t actually end up using an instructor and just drove with my dad and religiously studies your vids. Thanks!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@brycerosling7847 Жыл бұрын

passed my test today with 2 minors, you have a great way of speaking which is very very helpful!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@user-iv7bb6yz2q Жыл бұрын

Passed my driving test last thursday with 3 minors. Thanks for all the helpful videos!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@muftimayer1302 Жыл бұрын

I passed yesterday and i’m over the moon, thank you for all the videos you make to help make things easier for us learners!!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@thomaspalmer1019 Жыл бұрын

Passed my test on Friday with 2 minors, now I can finally drive on the motorway!! Thank you so much Richard for all your helpful videos :)

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@silkza444 Жыл бұрын

I passed my test today with 1 minor! 3rd time lucky. I finally get to join the pink card club. Discovering your channel and all the videos with all your knowledge has been a godsend. Thank you for helping me pass!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@TheDarkUnknown 11 ай бұрын

on the subject with cruise control, i am lucky enough to have both a speed limiter and cruise control. i like to use my speed limiter when there is heavy traffic or if i am in low speed situations, and cruise control when there is light-medium traffic where i know i have a bit more room. very informative video, thank you!

@AhmedMohamed-si9ck Жыл бұрын

I passed yesterday and I’m worrying about Motorways. Thanks mate 🙋🏽‍♂️

@TheSam1902 Жыл бұрын

I took my test the other day (in France) after 3 failed attempts and got it! Your videos really helped me (even with you driving on the wrong side of the road) ! It’s be great to have “mirrored” versions of your videos to not mess up with our EU learner brains, but they’re such high quality, thank you for sharing your passion!!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's great news! Congratulations on passing!

@andreakinuthia4197 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It took me two years of driving and lots of practice on motorways with my husband before I was confident to do them alone. Now I wonder why I was so worried about it. I wish my instructor had taken me on motorways as part of my lessons.

@karinak5177 Жыл бұрын

The video is clear with 3 mirrors. It helps when you are dealing with traffic. 👍

@michaelporter9157 Жыл бұрын

My instructor just let me know I was going to do some motorway driving tomorrow! You timed this like an absolute charm, you legend.

@TyRex93 Жыл бұрын

try not to worry about it, its honestly so much easier then driving around town lol enjoy!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

I hope it goes well!

@sabinagermanovic8740 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for months now and always reading lovely comments of people who just passed their tests. I can finally BE that person leaving a comment after passing my test on my first attempt 🥰 thanks Richard, you genuinely have a gift of explaining things. To any learner who's reading this: I was shocked to realize how nervous I was and how that deteriorated my driving!! I've done so many silly mistakes that are unusual for me but I kept going, kept focusing on what's next and tried not to overthink what has happened earlier. When the examiner told me I've passed I was genuinely surprised 🤣 (I thought I did I major but it was a minor actually! ). Don't let the nerves and anxiety win.

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear! Thank you for such a nice comment and congratulations on passing!

@thecajunbritishexperiment.6190 Жыл бұрын

I drive the A11/M11 regularly and yeah it’s a tailgate heaven. And totally agree with “ birchanger green” roundabout which let’s face it, it’s a town of its own. But it’s always my favourite services area so I guess there’s a bonus at the end of it.

@justsharki Жыл бұрын

I've been driving for few years now. I have driven in different countries, different cars, left side, right side and I still watch your videos and still learn new tricks from time to time from you. Great stuff!

@bharatdhurua953 Жыл бұрын

Bro you can change gears with both hands ??? WOW

@justsharki Жыл бұрын

I still have hard time changing with the left xD so I rent automatics if possible in this case xD

@bidithdey8984 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video very much. Extremely informative. Thank you.

@tiergartenmusic Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Road position: my driving instructor recommended trying to maintain a diamond formation with the other vehicles in the lanes to your sides. This keeps you out of their blind spots and gives them space to move into your lane if they need to. If vehicles drive parallel to each other then they can get boxed in which is dangerous.

@shawnrahoon6789 Жыл бұрын

All great in theory, but unfortunately doesn't work. If you were to maintain a diamond formation then if you're in lane 2,3 or 4 you would be lane hogging.

@TheProgrammer93 Жыл бұрын

Really interested to see your insight re "middle lane hogging" - as a new driver, I really felt the same thing, I'm glad I'm not wrong!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

The trouble is we are wrong, the rules state we should move back to the left so that's what we have to do. We both don't agree with it though.

@saundersdachicken6197 Жыл бұрын

Like to mention, when changing lanes you should always turn off your indicator before the change is complete. If you keep it on then the vehicle in the next lane which could be a biker may think you are changing into their lane and may have to break hard.

@katefreeman6798 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these incredibly useful videos!

@ConquerDriving 5 ай бұрын

That's great to hear. Thank you for your generosity 😊

@1mgvideo Жыл бұрын

A very informative video for both learners and experienced drivers. A shame more experienced drivers, especially the tailgater you mentioned, probably don't watch your videos though I know many do. A big mistake my friend makes is to flash cars joining the motorway and then wonders why they don't go. They assume he is flashing for the opposite reason. He is a member of IAM and should know better.

@melinasreggae 11 ай бұрын

Why shouldn't you flash drivers to let them in a space?

@lukekelly9616 Жыл бұрын

Disagree. If your clock is reading 70mph the true speed may be 5 mph slower. The car behind you in lane 2 may be calibrated more accurately which makes you into a hogger by obstructing it from overtaking. It's a different story if there's nothing behind you wanting to overtake.

@sadsharksvehementcomics8265 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos because you seem like a genuinely nice guy and I also really wish I lived in the UK.

@andrewchester7935 Жыл бұрын

Interesting and useful video. Some good tips there.

@lucianstrugaru8777 Жыл бұрын

Nice video ! This is really helpful even though i have my license since 2008 ! Thank you for this video ! 👍👍👍👍

@divadsn 8 ай бұрын

12:03 the explanation I've heard is so that vehicles who must go faster than the speed limit (for example ambulance/police or someone taking to the hospital for emergency) can use the opportunity of that lane being empty, therefore if the 1st lane is moving quick enough or is empty, then you should go back

@GS-zg9fc Жыл бұрын

Great video again! Unfortunately people using motorways who are just scared and shouldn’t go near to any! Few months ago I was almost killed by one of these who started to slow down in front of me just before merging, reaching the motorway under 30mph, just in front of an artic lorry. Managed to drive through the gap, as fortunately my car had enough power to accelerate to sufficient speed in short time. Not the speed kills but the speed difference!

@victorl1134 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, informative video. New driver building experience joining dual carriageways from slip roads. Get rather anxious when there are big trucks (especially foreign left hand drive ones). Keep the vids coming :)

@CatsForLife21 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice sir Richard.

@gonzaloleviatanh Жыл бұрын

On my first dual carriageway trip I had a National Express bus tailgating me for long time. It was 50 mph restriction and no one has respecting the speed limit, specifically the buses and trucks. A lot of the we’re using all the lanes (excluding the fastest line). Very scary when you are in a little Toyota Aygo.

@tom3127 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing these videos they are so helpful😊

@tikax2085 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are incredible, thank you so much

@Stitchxavi Жыл бұрын

Amazing tips! Even though I’m in the USA I love your videos

@johnkeepin7527 11 ай бұрын

Regarding cruise control, the last two cars I had with it had a simple setup that just maintained the set speed, but my current one (a Toyota) has a system called “assisted cruise control (ACC)” which uses radar to measure the distance ahead, so it automatically adjusts the speed depending on the available space. Re speedo accuracy, while you’re right about using GPS in a straight line (more or less), it can be a bit off on sharp curves, because it’s the rate of change of the co-ordinates that is used to calculate it. Another reasonable way is to use a watch with a conventional second hand over a 500m gap between a pair of “Driver Location Signs” on English M roads (Welsh ones do not have them, and I don't know about Scotland). They are normally 500m apart - but check the numbers. E.g. M2 B 55.7, then M2 B 56.2 and so on. I’ve used both methods to work out the accuracy of the speed display, which is about 5% fast. Useful signs for reporting an emergency if you're involved in one, as they will know exactly where it is. Incidentally, around 22:30 the footage shows the use of “chevron” marks aimed at educating us on the distance to allow between vehicles. They are 40m apart. Occasionally used on M roads, with associated signs.

@mk63369 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video is valuable for part 2 pdi ..aswell ❤

@daviemac9925 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I've been looking forward to this one. Later on this year I'm going to have to use the M6 and I'm really anxious, but I've booked a course with an Instructor. Now as an older driver I get really anxious about the speed and changing lanes. I'm quite happy at 60 on a straight road, as long as it's not too busy, plus changing up to 6th gear at speed is daunting. I don't know why they changed the motorways, it used to be slow lane, fast lane and overtaking lane.

@ivormectin8882 Жыл бұрын

For me every lane change I check the mirrors then do a full over the shoulder look out the back window... I have definetly been saved by that last check a few times.

@ernestmfakudze Жыл бұрын

At 14:14, you really cracked me up when narrating the story of your driving instructor. I could see the anger in your face still, but I do hope that one day you will find it in your heart to let it go😂😂😂. I've been driving for over 22 years now, but I'm always learning how to be a better driver, which is why I ended here today. Thanks, I learnt a great deal. I don't use cruise control much on the motorway. I'm not sure if it's something to do with my experience the first time I tried it in about 2013. I was really enjoying it, but my car has this feature where after you have stopped you can press a button and re-engage the cruise control from the last time you used it. So, one minute, I'm driving in a 40mph road using cruise control, and then the next time I re-engage cruise control in a 30mph road in London. The car then takes off very fast because it tries to go from 0 to the previous speed you were doing before when the cruise control was on, 40mph in my case. It totally freaked me out because I thought the car had developed a fault and was going to crash. Luckily enough, there were no cars in front of me, and I immediately engaged the brakes. It's funny now, but it wasn't at the time, and this is a warning to people that they should really learn how it works before using it since you can get into an embarrassing crash otherwise.

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

I've done that a few time's with the cruise control myself. Most cars don't accelerate every quickly via their cruise so it's not usually much of a problem but I know what you mean by how it can make you feel uneasy.

@OleksiiKovalenko-wb5ck Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video Richard! Especially for the tip about joining when stopped-it will definitely help me (I have only 1.5 years of experience). And a question: are you maybe planning to make something about how to prepare for and feel all right during long drives? Thanks!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your suggestion. I may consider such a video in the future.

@dandugan1131 Жыл бұрын

I think you should be careful what you wish for in regards to wanting to be able to stay in the passing lane if your going the speed limit. Here in the US anyone going the speed limit feels entitled to stay in the furthest left lane and people bunch up behind them. These people will not move out of the left lane no matter how many people undertake (undertaking is not a concept in the US) them. It’s terribly dangerous.

@lukekelly9616 Жыл бұрын

SOME DRIVERS going the speed limit in US think their entitled to stay in the furthest left lane. In all 50 states it's illegal to stay in furthest left lane. Also undertaking (UK) or passing on left is legal both.

@robbarker4214 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video . Grate job 👍🏻

@Ascannio Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Excellent video!

@ericgraham7026 Жыл бұрын

Usually when a car is fitted with cruise control it also has a speed limiter. I would suggest that in relatively high traffic density, as you were in at the road works with a 50 mph speed limit, using the speed limiter is a better choice as you can constantly vary your speed but the car will not allow you to go faster than the set limited speed (although some systems (I’ve found them on trucks) can apply secondary braking, most don’t, so do be aware that the car can exceed the limiter if going downhill. Also, the Highway Code advises against cruise control in high traffic density.

@CTcuber4K 9 ай бұрын

25:47 Completely unrelated but I remember the first time I went to London, I was 16 on a college trip and we were at the M11 driving south literally on the other side of that road just before the M25 Junction. On a clear day you can see Canary Wharf from there and it was such a strange sight. It might seem silly to someone who's grown up in or around big cities, but as someone that grew up in a small town, it felt totally surreal to see so many huge buildings towering over the horizon.

@quinnobi42 Жыл бұрын

When I was learning how to drive, the driving school's car was quite slow, so the instructor just told me to floor it on the slip roads. In a funny sort of way, it made it easier since I didn't have to worry about if I was accelerating fast enough.

@TheRip72 Жыл бұрын

There is a time & place to accelerate hard. This is it. Get up to speed fairly quickly & then you can concentrate on merging with the traffic on the road.

@BalkyDj3.369 11 ай бұрын

Sound advice from your driving instructor, especially in Germany. 😂 Your situational awareness is up to the speed of the Traffic with PRIORITY on the carriageway and merging becomes easier to judge, after sound observation. Similarly, but the opposite, when exiting any motorway, a conscious push of the brakes and speed check is highly advisable, especially after after a 4-5 hour stretch of constantly higher speeds.

@sakatan1985 6 ай бұрын

I'm planning to travel to the UK from Germany, so these videos are invaluable to prepare. One thing that comes to mind though: On German motorways you won't/shouldn't slow down on lane 1 to help someone merge, or at least it's frowned upon (do not make people brake behind you unnecessarily). The responsibility is on the merger to find an appropriate gap and either slow down or speed up to get there. In fact, on the merge lane you're even allowed to drive FASTER than the cars in lane 1. Odd though: If you are not capable to find a gap, you "must" stop on the end of the merge lane and wait for a big enough gap to enter lane 1 - which is extremely dangerous. Don't ever stop on the merge lane! So the recommendation is to continue driving on the emergency lane (if possible) until you find a gap.

@james9958 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video!

@Crivicus Жыл бұрын

Motorways and dual carriage ways used to have a lot of other little differences including the speed limit originally. Now as far as I am aware it really is down to what you mentioned and whether tractors, buses and cyclists are allowed on the road - and I am not sure about the buses anymore as most are built to the same standard as coaches now days, they still can't stop on a motorway for sure though.

@lukekelly9616 Жыл бұрын

Right turns and traffic lights are not on motorways.