Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video includes; * 0:05 Introduction * 1:05 General tips * 3:20 Other drivers * 4:20 Heavy traffic * 5:02 Parking in busy places * 5:48 Night driving * 6:27 Bad weather * 6:58 Dual carriageways & Motorways * 7:38 Emergencies * 8:25 Summary

I still remember what it felt like when I drove on my own for the first time when my parents got me my first car. I felt like a young lion out in the wild on his own for the first time. It felt so strange to not have anyone sit next to me.

I passed my driving test last week, and drove on my own for the first time a few days later. It was only a short detour to pick my friend up, and then straight to college. I was so nervous! I put some music on very quietly and spoke to myself the whole time, it sounds crazy, but it worked! I encountered no issues at all, and as I parked up outside of my college, I felt so proud of myself! The drive home from college was even better (although one of my teachers was driving behind me for ages, which made me very anxious!) Being able to give my friend a lift home made me feel really good. I did stall once, but it’s bound to happen due to it being a new car that I’m not yet use to; but I kept calm, and corrected it well. The independence is amazing. As long as you stay calm and always THINK about everything you’re doing, everything will be fine :)

I had to drive from buying my first car from South Wales to Bristol on a motorway. It was petrifying, especially with articulated lorries alongside me and not having driven on a motorway before. My friend was driving in front and advised me “just focus on your lane and your driving, and drive slowly but safely”. I never forgot that first drive as a solo driver.

It is still annoying that after being independence, when my mom is with me in car. She try to act as my driving instructor 😂😂 😂

I got a new car in November and it really knocked my confidence at first as it was completely different! I was very nervous driving I'm dark, winter weather, busy Christmas traffic. But with practise I'm better now

So strange how this came out the day after I passed..... it’s like it was planned! Thanks for the tips

Passed my driving test 1st time less then a week ago, but I honestly didn’t think I would pass and now I don’t feel ready It’s so strange driving alone, wish I had more confidence thanks for your videos 😊

Got my license last week, was looking forward to this video! Thanks.

Honestly my first drive alone wasn't scary at all. If anything it was less scary than having someone with me. The experience was weird when I first moved off because I have never moved off without having to wait for someone to be with me but after that it felt completely natural but there was a weird feeling behind it as I was in complete control

Great video, as always. I’ve been driving solo for just over two months now. For me, it stopped feeling strange after about a week, but that doesn’t mean I’ve got used to it! Every drive is still a big deal, an “event”. I haven’t driven solo on a motorway yet, I want to do my Pass Plus first. The main thing is to concentrate, carry on doing everything you were taught and treat it all as a learning opportunity. The good news is that physically controlling the car definitely comes more easily the more regularly you do it.

For me my biggest fears after passing my test have been parking in busy car parks and tackling complex roundabouts/junctions I've not been on before. Planning ahead helps with the latter, I'm constantly studying streetview/maps for lane choices before the journey and try to keep them in my head, with the sat nav as an extra aid. Parking somewhere busy took me a little while. I've definitely spent a lot of time after my test practising in empty car parks to get better at parking and I've recently been to a few places that are busier. I've not attempted to park in between two cars just yet but I'll get there eventually!

Got my first car today! I had to drive at night and on a highway for my first time driving alone I was nervous at first but then started gaining confidence and it went really smooth! I would say just stay calm and definitely have gps if you’re not sure where you’re going (which really helped me) also be extra aware. I have to drive my self to work all this week and back to the car dealership which is a 40 minutes drive but I’m not nervous at all now.

This is by far the best Driving school , it ticks all the boxes from the background music , the smooth driving and the lovely voice, i have been watching all your helpful tips for the past two months and i passed last week, i would love to replicate your driving , ie the steering to the right and lane discipline .I cannot wait and big Thank you to all team .

What i have notice with my friends, after they have gotten their licence driving alone for a long distance boost their confidence afterwards, while before the trip they were terrified.

This video is absolutely helpful for the new drivers. I hardly got my licence however I passed the driving exam at first attempt. Drove quite carefully and kept my calmness on the busy traffic, before the exam I had roughly 50 hours lesson and my instructor and me were extremely anxious and i thought he had feelings about my test would be fail anyway I passed and bought my car a few days ago plus started driving on my own last four days. Firstly I went to work on my own came home totally 40 miles and I was really scared because of it was the first time for me to being in a traffic independently and tonight touched someone’s car as I parked anyway nothing is serious but if the owner of the car realises then the problem gets bigger. I would like to share a few things with the new drivers, i stalled the car at the traffic lights a few times some drivers behind me horned their car and some of them waited patiently even I put “P” mark on my car. So, just do your best and stay always calm guys. All the drivers was like us before they start driving with their single hand 😁 and don’t forget every story should build your experience. Stay safe and be drive carefully that’s it ...

Most professional driving guide videos.. thank you so much.

Thank you for this. My friend who is on my insurance part drove my car home and made me change over and drive. I have to say I was so petrified of test driving the car. But I was encouraged as he said your the one who will be driving the car. Because it was petrol and I learnt in a diesel I thought I was going to be stalling. The guy from the company was so reassuring and my mate sat in the back and I was fine.

When I passed my test, I always had an accompanying person with me for a few weeks afterwards. When I dropped somebody off, that was the first time on my own driving. You get used to it

Advanced driving. Your teachings are just amazing. Thanks so much for the tips

Thanks for the videos you upload evertime time. They have help me a lot and I managed to pass my practical test.

What a great channel. You guys are really helping the drivers to be safe on the road and these videos are seen by people all over the world. Thanks for your insightful videos.

I watched this before I applied for a license,. Now I revisited it after having my license, before trying to drive beyond our neighborhood. Still feeling nervous, but I can still find some comfort in this video. Thank you!

Thank you so much... Very helpful for new drivers.

Great quality as usual! Thanks

Great video, thank you very much ❤️

Such a good video and good tips for the beginners Really appreciating video Thanks 🙏

Great tips. I passed in 2010 and still get nervous if I drive in a new area on unfamiliar roads as I'm more likely to make a mistake or be in the wrong lane and panic. Knowing where your going and planning your journey is key! Try to drive at quite times if possible

This video is great. Thank you

Great tips and Advice thanks!

Great video! Really useful and interesting 👍

AWESOME , VERY ENCOURAGING AND INTERESTING VIDEO ...... LOVE TO WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN.

I passed this morning. Best feeling ever. Thanks for the videos.

Thank you!

Thank you so much.

thank you for this video.

Very nice and confidence generating.thanks for good driving knowledge.

Getting used to your car is also a good thing to do first before going to busy areas. I drove to one of my family members houses down the road yesterday and the car felt weird to drive but that’s normal but I’m gonna practice somewhere quiet to get used to the pedals and steering. So I’d say if you’ve just passed your test and got your first car, go somewhere quiet and practice your control of the car. It can be parking, reversing, steering, anything

I'm doing a mock test as I'm closer to doing test it's still little thing's as I've said before I think of you both your driving and your talking .that helps alot like roundabout it's a long one and I nearly went for 1st exit that's motorway I Need 2nd so I've got that written down . And not to cancel signal before or during exit when I'm coming off it I trust you both as you passed other's with video's .

Really cool videos. Thanks for uploading

I'm getting on the road soon so this is so timely for me. 👍

I remember that Day. A combo of fear and Joy att THE same time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hi, just wanted to say thank you for the videos you guys produce! I passed with 4 minors on Friday thanks to you guys :)

Thank you for tips v useful 🙏🙏

Nice Video! Keep up the good work.

Thank you so much ❤️

Having someone with you makes journeys more fun

Passed today first time! Just in time with this video! Thanks!!

I wanted to give you a massive thank you . Your videos helped me a lot and I finally passed my driving test in second attempt with 3 driving fault . Thanks Indeed

just pass my test on Tue at first time, over the moon, still can’t believe i actually pass at first time. thank you to the videos you do here, they help me a lots! I am now watching this video before I drive on my own, feel very nervous there is no one sit beside me , watching me, give me instructions, or shouting at me when i made mistakes

Very helpful tips.

Passed my test today first time at the ripe old age of 39 up in auld reekie (Edinburgh) Thanks for all your videos guys. Very informative. 👍

After 10 years of driving I still sense the ghost of my driving teacher sitting next to me.. 😀

Nice 👍.very helpful

Thanks soon much, it was helpful

Thank you so much

Alhumdullah I have passed driving test in first attempt 😁😍. Thanks for informative videos 😍

You are the BEST INSTRUCTOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I pass I’m gonna stick to quiet areas and gradually go into busier areas. It makes you know the area better without having to deal with challenging situations

VERY GOOD RESEARCH: EXPERIENCED! U ara the BEST ! Mmwaaahh... ! Thanx so much Mwaaahhh!

A perfectly timed video! I've just recently passed (first time!), thanks largely to a very patient instructor and studiously watching your channel. I'm finding adjusting to driving solo very difficult. I'm very anxious on my own and the vehicle I have access to, is so different to the one I learned in. Different biting point and gear selection. It's like starting from scratch and extremely frustrating. Any tips?

These videos have been helpful thank you so much. I actually passed today 2nd time. Its so surreal. Still going to be watching videos to gain more confident and knowledge. Thank you.

Thanks alot🙏

Your videos are very helpful, informative and professionally edited. And please keep posting great videos. Your videos have inspired me to create my own channel which is mainly about real practical test videos. Very well done to Advance Driving School team.

Passed my test 12 months ago. Havent driven since...until now. Ive driven twice with my sister as a passenger. I cant quite bring myself to drive solo yet. Anxitety is though the roof!

really help full

Thanks a lot.

Best wishes from Saudi Arabia!

OMG today I'm going to drive on my own for the first time, wish me a safe drive!

It feels like youtube knew I passed my test yesterday, seeing as this just popped up in my recommendeds 😂 very useful though, thanks for the advice, I'll hopefully be able to drive by myself soon once I get joint insurance :)

always like your video.

Wow ok thanks this just stressed me out brilliant

Got My License in April Just ben Driving on my Own for 2 Months Now. Its Nice to be Independent.

I watch all your video it's extremely benefit me. last week I have pass with 4 minor. thanks very much for your explanation.

Thank you

Another excellent video. I think many qualified and 'experienced' drivers could benefit from watching this. It might refresh their memories and also help them to recognise that not all other drivers are as experienced and confident as they are. As an IAM observer I sometimes suggest that my associates use your videos to refresh their basic knowledge.

I passed today, 1st time and with only three minor mistakes.. I would like to thank you for your very helpful videos.

I passed yesterday driving to Birmingham from wales these videos helped me so much thank you

Just passed my test today :D havnt drove on my own but excited to give it a go :)

Thank you very much

Thank you for this this helpful video. I just passed my test on Tuesday 4th Oct'22. Nervous about going out on my own.

Learnt lots 😀😀😀 :D

I m driving over 10 years, No penalty points, No spending tickets. I feel confident driving in familiar driving places. I get overwhelm driving in big cities and I can t cross a very busy junctions. To over come this I would let some else to drive. I did a assessment recently. I found out that I m slow learner. I m taken driving lessons to learn to drive a bus for work. So i moving out of my comfort zone . My sister and i are going to stay in a hotel in Co Clare. In Ireland. I m going to driving through the out skits of Limerick city throughout busy dual carriage ways and roundabouts. My sister has her full Licence just over 6 months. My sister will support me as i drive. Because it took me longer to learn to drive my own car . I m never take driving for granted. I enjoy my freedom.

Passed yesterday ❤. It felt weird to seat alone and go to work but your video helped

I passed yesterday, I will try alone to drive today. Thank you for this important tips thank you 💓

your SatNav looks amazing - what is it please? BTW your videos are all AMAZING - thank you for all your work with filming, editing, uploading - big love!

helpful

It is hard to drive in India.....u have so many vehicles....bikes....if u r able to tackle here......u r expert anywhere...

Passed my driving test last week with a big help From this channel watching loads of videos on here months before my test & while I was learning etc.. I recommend this channel

Thanks for the videos. Passed last week. I wanted to ask - in your old videos, I saw a small digital speedometer that you put on the dashboard. Where can I buy it from? Thanks

Tip: try putting your bag or coat on the passenger seat! The first time I drove alone, the feeling of 'empty car' freaked me out a bit - no instructor, no family, just silent empty seats!! So for my first few journeys after that, I put my backpack in the passenger seat. It's a small, random thing, but not having an empty seat next to me genuinely helped me feel more relaxed about driving alone, just for those first few journeys. Take your time and don't be too hard on yourself -- you'll feel totally at home on the roads sooner than you expect :)

I have serious anxiety issues. I might as well walk to places for my whole life I guess 😔

Came into my recommendations just a day before my test. Is this sign? Anyways your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you.

Another tip... Try to drive with your thumbs on the outside of the wheel, not latched on the inside. My friend broke both his thumbs when he got into a small impact crash and one is still broken to this day.

8:15 HAHAHA He didn't even Try to look if a car is coming. Nope, lets cross. HAHAHA

Thank you for your videos. Is your school offering truck driving skills? And if yes, can you post?

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I will get this

Still on Learner’s license this year

Honestly think there should be so much more focus on what to do once you passed. Its a completely different ball game and diff driving experience when your driving on your own. Advise anyone have a 2 hour motorway lesson as well as ask for lesson on A roads and country lanes people belting it doing 60mph on a little dirt track can barely fit 1 car down is something i felt i was not prepared for no mirror signal manoeuvre can get you ready for that ha. Passed January first time and still find whole thing nervous driving - Rush hour lessons and night lessons would help I feel now as again just different style of driving than doing laps of a quite housing estate Good luck everyone :-)