Driving Safer, Smarter on the Freeway

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Driving Safer, Smarter on the Freeway

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Күн бұрын

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Driving on the freeway is fast. And “social driving” dictates that we should be “FAR” too close to the vehicles in front. Here we present tips and tricks to keep yourself safe of the the interstate. First and foremost, keep a minimum safe distance in front of your vehicle. If you’re using the brake to control space in front of your vehicle, you’re too close. Brake lights and clusters are what cause slowdowns and phantom traffic jams. Keep your space and read and interpret the traffic patterns to keep yourself safe on the freeway.
00:00 - Driving Safer, Smarter on the Freeway
00:13 - Merging Correctly On the Freeway
00:53 - You CAN Keep Space in Front of Your Vehicle to Stay Safe
01:09 - Space Allows You To Read Traffic Patterns & Respond
01:41 - Focus ON What You’re Doing - Ignore the Craziness
02:40 - You Can Drive in the Collector Lanes, So Long as You Stay Left
05:33 - Unless You’re Exiting & It’s More Then 2 Lanes - Don’t Drivie in Right Lane
05:46 - Audi Beats the Charger
07:09 - How to Eliminate Phantom Traffic Jams on the Freeways
08:15 - The Red Tesla is Being Unpredictable
08:48 - Tailgate Crashes Are the Number One Reported Insurance Crash in North America
10:36 - Freeway Structures That Keep You Safe & Prevent Crashes
Good luck on your road test.
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@wolftanktreads9085 Жыл бұрын

Aced my class 5 road test today with only 1 demerit thanks to you Rick! I’m in BC! Love the work you do and will recommend your channel to anyone learning to drive or those who need a tune up. Examiner asked if I went to driving school and I said no, I learned from Rick august and the smart drivers channel. I think he maybe knew you cuz he laughed a bit. 😂 thanks a million !

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @wolftanktreads9085 - thank you for your lovely comments and recognition. That is *_SPECTACULAR_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJeYda1lntm8Xac.html

@Flawlessslex Жыл бұрын

Started watching your videos when I was practicing for my G2 last year! Got my license in December thanks to driving school and some of your videos!! Now that I’m almost a year into driving on my own I still watch your videos, they really do help a lot and make me feel more secure about making decisions on the road. Thank you!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @MinutewithLex - Thank you for your appreciation and recognition. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Emily-dg6rc Жыл бұрын

Rick! I've been watching all your videos like crazy the last few months, I finally had my road test yesterday and passed! Thank you for all the fantastic detailed and informative videos. Your instruction has 100 % helped me and the examiner said I was a fantastic driver mid way through the exam, he asked me who taught me and I almost wanted to say I learned a ton from Rick on KZfaq LOL

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @Emily-dg6rc - Thank you for your lovely comments and recognition. that is *_SUPER DUPER AWESOME_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJeYda1lntm8Xac.html

@orchidsrosesg_disone4431 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rick.......Wow you have NO idea but where you passed at the very beginning AVENUE ROAD exit was the exit that we got off at to visit my grandmother and Aunt , their apartment building backed the 401 Bideford Ave off Avenue Road......Wow what memories .Exited there too many times to count since a small girl 5-6 now I am 38. Memories come flooding in watching this. LOVE all your vids. For when I can drive. Trying to heal my body......serious brain fog right now.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Good memories are always awesome my friend. Thank you for your kind words. All the best, Cheers Rick

@stacy-annmorgan6685 10 ай бұрын

I mainly drove on 2 way highways here in NB but went to Toronto in the summer and first time on the 401 as a driver. I would say it was not bad but man traffic and I are not friends. It was ridiculous how much time I was going under a 100. Coming from NB we are rarely under 100 most places are 110 speed. I did appreciate some drivers who realized my license plate and was respectful of giving some space to correct mistake or give me room. People need to respect people who are not from their province so may not know the streets like them. I think I did amazing for my first time on 4 lanes. Pretty much how u drove I drove I drove there. I credit watching a lot of driving videos and crash videos that helped with defensive driving and the good Lord.

@xxanimefanxx11 Жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you for making these videos. When I went to college I didn't have a car so I have't driven in a while. Now that I'm graduated I'm going to buy a car, but I'm nervous of getting back on the road after so long. These videos have helped me remember what I was taught and get more confidence!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @xxanimefanxx11 - Thank you for your lovely comments and recognition. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick This vid may help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbiIasyImbDVk6c.html

@ratboytheo2541 Жыл бұрын

I just passed my test yesterday your videos really help and calmed my anxiety I’m forever grateful for these videos thank you.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @ratboytheo2541 - Thank you so much for your words of praise. That is *_FABULOUSLY STELLAR_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJeYda1lntm8Xac.html

@RudolphD98 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, I've obtained my G2 today (the very same day as my birthday!) and I would be the first to admit your videos, streams and shorts (even your posts and polls!) have all imparted valuable information that undoubtedly played a role in my success. Thank you for all the wisdom -- especially in regards to scanning and observation. I'll be sure to refer back to your channel many a time as I continue my learning and driving experiences in the near future. Especially so for highway driving!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

That is awesome my friend. Congratulations!! And thank you for your kind words. It's always great to hear that smart drivers passed their test. What dd you do to celebrate? All the very best, Cheers Rick

@umapathiranaarachchige9396 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir thank you so much I got it my driving license and I follow you and do your tips great job thanks agen and God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @umapathiranaarachchige9396 - Well done and congratulations. That is *_FABULOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJeYda1lntm8Xac.html

@pokedude104 Жыл бұрын

oh the 401... Probably the worst place you could ever spend your time driving. The weekday "rush hour" in reality starts at 6am and doesn't really stop until about 10pm... between 7-9am and 3-6pm forget it, just suffer through the traffic lights instead.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

The 401 through Toronto and the interstates through Atlanta, Georgia were some of the most challenging that I found in North America. When driving truck in the 1990s, we said that if you weren't going past the Schneider Meats Sign (Exit 299) at 5.30am, you were going to sit in traffic in Toronto. It's definitely a busy highway for sure my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@lahyessam9725 Жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest have you ever driven in Manilla Philippines were keeping space during rush hour is impossible it really is insane as drivers make extra lines by barging in-between lanes while honking their horns...yes go there for a holiday ,like this Canadian has, and make a video it would be an eye opener

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

You would be correct my friend. There are definitely other places in the world that have VERY different driving cultures. I would love to come and shoot video there. Awesome stuff. All the best, Cheers Rick

@MrFreeGman Жыл бұрын

The 401 through Toronto is probably the worst driving experience a person can have. I've driven thousands of hours since I first got my G2 and I still feel most in danger when I get on at Leslie and try to get into the express going westbound. If you miss the express you get stuck in an inevitable traffic jam until after Yonge. Everyone is tailgating and slamming on brakes. There's no such thing as changing lanes without cutting someone off. And then there's always the clowns who cut through the solid lines because they're desperate to be on the evening news.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

There's always the 407 as an alternative; however, Ontarians are opposed to paying tolls. Some days, I'd prefer to pay the toll to avoid the backups and congestion. All the best, Cheers Rick

@MrFreeGman Жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest I'm not strictly against paying tolls if I'm in a hurry, but the 407 is highway robbery

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

I don't disagree my friend. I didn't realize that it's $30 one-way for the 407. I'm not sure if they give you a break with a transponder, but you're right it's pricey. All the best, Cheers Rick

@elevatorfan125 Жыл бұрын

Another word for collector lanes are local lanes

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Had not heard that my friend. Thank you for the information. Cheers Rick

@MrDoverfield Жыл бұрын

Californian drivers: left lane reserved for people who wish to drive under the speed limit

@elevatorfan125 Жыл бұрын

Do faster drivers flash their brights at those slow drivers who sit in the left lane?

@MrDoverfield Жыл бұрын

@@elevatorfan125 if those fast driver don’t want driver under the speed limit and enjoy the scenery they can always use the passing lane which is ALWAYS on the right.

@mixedprincess91 Жыл бұрын

@@MrDoverfieldI’m a California driver, so that’s good to know.

@RohaanMenon Жыл бұрын

Only channel I get excited to see new content from - thanks for passionate and thoughtful videos Rick!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @RohaanMenon - Thank you for your appreciation and recognition. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@missionaries7575 11 ай бұрын

I had to ride with someone on the freeway bumper to bumper going 85! No space all the cars. I hated it.

@EpicThe112 Жыл бұрын

Your video is useful for someone who has to take the G1 to G license test in province of Ontario which requires highway driving also British Columbia Highway 1 and 99. Since both Canadian provinces have restrictions on drivers who could not pass highway driving. Excellent video overall Rick and in parts of the United States learner and probationary driver's are banned from Parkways. Not the case in NJ where Lerner and probationary driver's can go onto the Garden State Parkway. For NY/NJ drivers they use the term Express and Local lanes for a Canadian express/collector lanes. We have to tell a province of Ontario driver about this otherwise they get lost including a jughandle turns from a Divided highway.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend for that information. The tips & strategies here will work on any interstate or freeway. In Spain, Australia, the United States, and Canada the freeways are all the same and these techniques will ensure you drive smarter, safer on these high-speed highways. All the best, Cheers Rick

@greenwildblue Жыл бұрын

So the middle lane is the safest lane to drive keeping the speed limit in mind on freeways and highways? Please let me know.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Yes my friend. Stay out of the extreme right and left lanes my friend. That will help you out for sure. Drop us a note if you have further questions, or we can help out. All the best, Cheers Rick

@thegregorycolin2335 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely not. The Official Ministry of Transportation Driver's Handbook states, "Traffic should keep to the right, using the left lanes for passing." Note "lanes" plural, not lane. The right lane is for driving, all the lanes to the left are for passing. The Handbook goes on to say "Drive in the right-hand lane when possible. On many freeways with three or more lanes in each direction, large trucks cannot travel in the far left lane and must use the lane to the right for passing. Get into the habit of driving in the right lane, leaving the other lanes clear for passing." All Driver's regardless of speed should be staying in the far right lane when they are not passing and it is safe to do so. If all drivers did this then then driving on the highway would be much safer as there will be more predictable driving patterns, more control over where risk comes from for individual drivers, and smoother traffic flow.

@lbergen001 Жыл бұрын

Good video, Rick, thank you. But what makes it very complicated for every driver is not keeping right and passing left and right in all lanes. Some moments in your video shows that very clearly. In Germany and other countries you must drive in the right lane. You are only allowed in a left lane when passing a slower car. Passing on the right side is forbidden. In this way movements of cars become much move predictable and it's less chaotic for everybody.

@kowanmcgarry Жыл бұрын

What is the speed limit on this highway. You started off driving 55mph, then 60mph and you were going 68mph. I’m not sure which of those were the correct speed limit.

@orchidsrosesg_disone4431 Жыл бұрын

Maybe that Tesla was my across the street neighbour they have a Tesla :)) Joking !!! Always know when they get in at night.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Never did figure out what the Tesla was doing. But that driver took speeding up and slowing down to a whole new level. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Klaus-M. Жыл бұрын

Hello Rick, how are you doing? I watched this video yesterday (Thuesday evening). I'm glad, we don't have these big freeway interchanges here in Germany. Maybe if you driving the Autobahns around Köln/Bonn, Northrhine-Westphal and Berlin, than can be similar to that. But for my point of view, I'm not going up there soon. I found a bad driver at 2:42 min. - Rear view dashcam: The driver of the blue SUV was in the middle lane and was like "Hang on, guys. I will do some spezial move here, because I'm a spezial person!". He just screamed to that exit, to take it .......... 🤦🏻‍♂️ Kind of regards, Klaus

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend. Yes, there are drivers that are going to cut across several lanes of traffic to get to their exit or move a couple of cars ahead. Those same drivers think they're "race car drivers." Be safe my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@NonsenseUser Жыл бұрын

Just passed my test yesterday, so thankful for all these videos really helped me prepare!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @NonsenseUser - Thank you so much for your words of praise. that is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate? See this vid too my friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJeYda1lntm8Xac.html

@adrianarangel800 Жыл бұрын

☹️I have been driving for almost 7 years,I live near Los Ángeles, California. I got on the freeway once by mistake, two other times due to closed roads and that’s about it ( I panicked every time) I am scared to drive on freeway, I don’t know if I ever want to… Interesting video 🙏🏼

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

These tips and techniques will help you out my friend. See this video for driving anxiety: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbiIasyImbDVk6c.html You can do it my friend. Drop us a note if you have questions, or we. can help further. Cheers Rick

@adrianarangel800 Жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest thank you so much, you are so kind👼🙏🏼 God bless you 👼🙏🏼🌻🇲🇽

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome my friend. Cheers Rick

@adrianarangel800 Жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest 🙏🏼👼🩵🙏🏼

@jimmenward523 11 ай бұрын

can you do a video on driving on the highway with steep downgrades in a manual transmission? i did my first drive up and back through the coq and i had no idea what i was doing ... thanks again for all you do, rick

@evertimes.123 Жыл бұрын

Use the transmission (0 gear) when starting and while driving Exit the road lane to another lane and turn right and left - Launching the vehicle, i.e. forward and backward, in normal and emergency cases and on a slope Can you explain me this mistakes?

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Can you re-phrase the question my friend. It's not clear what you're asking. Thanks, Cheers Rick

@Julijuju102 Жыл бұрын

I take my road test tomorrow ive been watching most of your videos and been practicing alot i will come back and comment if i passed 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @Julijuju102 - I just want to say best of luck on your driving test. I know you can do it. Believe in yourself. Good luck! All the best, Cheers Rick

@Private19783 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rick, great video as always. Do you have a video or plan to make one on dangers when moving lanes on busy freeways? I had a couple of instances when I wanted to move over from the passing lane to the middle lane, but someone moved in the from the right lane to the middle lane at the same time. Just missed a crash at high speeds! - Mark C

@anneaaa Жыл бұрын

I already have had my license for more than a year now but still watch your videos. The learning keeps on going. Thank you!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @anneaaa - Thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎

@tylormcpherson2040 Жыл бұрын

Just watched your trailer video from like 6 years ago glad to see you are still going strong! Have a great day!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @tylormcpherson2040 - glad to help my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick

@dionthomas5418 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips and advice on how to drive smarter on the Freeway, Rick

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @dionthomas5418 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@moocow1062 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, my road test is next week and I’ve been watching all your videos! The only thing I struggle with is knowing when it’s safe to make turns. I can never properly judge how far away someone is, and end up waiting unnecessarily to make a turn. I keep having to rely on my parents to tell me when it’s ok to turn. Do you have any tips? Much appreciated!

@lbergen001 Жыл бұрын

Well, you have to practice more and become correct in each situation, before you get your license. It saver for you and above all for others in traffic.

@FC-je1ei Жыл бұрын

You'd be the perfect car to drive behind or in front of because you're predictable. When I first learned how to drive, that's the one thing my instructor kept reminding me. Be predictable on the road. Make sure other drivers know ahead of time what your intentions are, keep space in front of your car, and pay attention. Don't be like the red Tesla! 😀

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

You had a wise instructor my friend. "Be predictable and communicate to others your intentions." That is critical to keeping yourself safe on the road. All the best, Cheers Rick

@anneboyer6359 Жыл бұрын

Rick what is collector and express lane? Please explain

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Express lanes are the straight through lanes. Collector or "local lanes" are the freeway lanes that you move into to exit the freeway. In Toronto for example, if you're heading west on the #401, you'll be in the express lanes to head west, but if you want to exit and go on Yonge for example, you'll move right into the collector lanes. All the best, Cheers Rick

@rawsonreich Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips and advice man I really appreciate it

@theresaburton9547 Жыл бұрын

TELL NY people stop speeding

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @rawsonreich - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Thinkableness Жыл бұрын

It seems like Teslas are always moving in some strange manner, I try to keep my distance whenever I see them on the road

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Teslas are bit like Subarus my friend. Both are unpredictable. 🚗 Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick

@johnathanpearson4535 Жыл бұрын

Think you for the advice Rick I am a subscruber of yours.

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @johnathanpearson4535 - thank you and you are welcome to Smart Driver Test my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@henrycook6376 3 ай бұрын

Where are all the commercial vehicles?

@Tjenny9999 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi @Tjenny9999 - you are welcome my friend. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@wbwayne8887 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible the Tesla was adding range through regenerative braking? That was definitely strange driving behavior. 🤷

@lfsracer79 9 ай бұрын

That is one slow freeway, too much traffic.

@smartdrivetest 9 ай бұрын

Yes, the 401 freeway through Toronto, ON, Canada is the busiest commercial freeway in North America my friend. It's not a lot of fun to drive - especially during rush hour. All the best, Cheers Rick