Not me going straight to the motorway

>start small solo lessons I pick up my car from Bradford and my first drive is a 6hr roadtrip back to London💀💀💀

The first time I drove alone was amazing! Really enjoyed it.

Perfect timing, I passed last week! 🎉 thank you Francis

Thank you! I passed my test nearly 4 years ago and only just got my first car, I will be following all these tips plus having refresher lessons!

first solo drive yesterday and i forgot how to park, coming off the roundabout was shitty, being feeling down since yesterday, was literally considering just abandoning the car and continue using the bus in peace. but this video has helped my confidence. thank you

Passed this week! Deffo needed this🙌🏾 and I bought P plates and watched your video on it too and the points for and against are valid I’ll have to see what the experience is like with them on and see

Can I also suggest... be aware of weather. One of my first drives on my own was in torrential rain, and I had no idea how to handle all the condensation. I was on main roads and it was very scary. Know how your headlights work (especially if they don't have an 'auto' mode) and how to use the fan on hot to clear the inside of your windscreen. And allow plenty of time for journeys, in case of random stuff like your car needing defrosting or you getting lost or something.

wow what a great video helped me a lot thanks bro keep up all love from qatar

Thank you, since passing I have struggled with self belief in my driving but I’m getting there now. I still don’t drive too far and am guilty of staying in my comfort zones but have a good friend who will go with me and push me more and her husbands who’s an instructor has helped me too. I’m planning on getting an instructor to arrange a parking lesson as can’t keep only forward bay parking, I’ll cover some other areas too that I want to brush up on.

What the hell, I just bought a car yesterday and my insurance starts today so I'm off to go drive it in a minute lol the coincidence of this is unreal!!!

Your first time on your own strangely feels like your first lesson. Take your time and self talk through the steps can help couple of little things many of use will be 18 starting to go out friends will be drunk and want a lift .some will be ok and others will be an absolute nightmare nightmare. Don't be frightened to throw them out if needed or stop and tell them to stop and behave. I had 1 mate who would knock the car out gear pull the handbrake on Definitely the nightmare passenger. The other option if nervous on your own either have someone follow you or you follow them cam help on certain situations. The thing is you don't get a licence unless the examiner believes you are safe and ready

I passed my Swedish driving test 3 days ago on my second try! I have watched all your videos to learn how to plan my driving; as you know, a lot of the test in Sweden are different, like no emergency stop, but the logic and planning are more or less the same! Thanks for your videos!

I passed over a year ago now, when my car got dropped off it was dark and raining and I really didn’t want to drive but everyone was telling me to try it out so I did and I was a wreck, it was like I forgot everything, I drove not even a mile away from my house and wanted to go back because my anxiety was so bad. The next day I tried to drive to my work and I couldn’t even remember how to get there (even though I had been walking the exact same way for years) so I used a satnav 😂. One thing I’ve found is that older people who pass their test like me (I was 25) seem to have a lot more anxiety about driving than people who pass at a young age.

As ever great content Francis. I’ve done quite a few familiarisation lessons with my pupils once they have passed. Just to get them used to their own car.

just passed an hour ago, 5 minors, but this was really helpful

Loooove this, such good tips!

I passed my 1st time thanks to you! Your right about the biting point 😆 stalled my audi 2x 🤣

Really useful tips. Ive only been driving 2 weeks now & challenge myself to do a different route each time Im out. Its for sure the best thing to do. Use sat nav on phone connection or car that really helped me.

I passed mine at the end of July last year, was not driving a lot (done just over 2k miles) and it took me about 5/6 months to say I am confidently driving now on my own

I'd definitely recommend getting your car a few months before your tests and having a few drives, not even proper lessons, with family or a friend. Just so you can get used to actually driving without someone trying to teach you so you can put your own music on and get used to being in your own car, it really did wonders for my confidence and ability

Thank you! I passed just under two weeks ago in a modern diesel with a load of automated controls on it, and now I'm in a little old petrol car that's completely different. What an absolute learning curve! 😅

passed today, 1 minor first time. Thank you for preparing me🎉

im used to driving a diesel but i bought a petrol i panic when i am on the road but i defiantly need to build up my confidence again i was very confident when i used to do hill starts with my instructors without using my handbrake but with my new car i stall and it makes me feel like crap

My tip: take a car knowledgeable person to view a car and dont buy the first you see out of excitement. I passed and bought my first car from a high reviewed dealer the next morning. I brought it home (1 hour drive) and then went out with my friend and puppy to celebrate and the driving shaft snapped on the duel carriageway as we were about to pull onto a roundabout. Felt like baptism by fire, was scary and because id just taxed it the AA were treating it like it hadnt been taxed (not on system yet) and the previous owner was also still insuring it and they didnt have breakdown cover (yet i did) which added more complications to the mix because my insurance company got confused who we were. Ive bought the same type (nissan note) because i liked it from a private saler and took much more time looking around the vehicle. Ive also taken it to a garage (my second tip for used, first time, budget car buyers) because i wanted to be certain it was safe (the car needed two new tyres and a new battery (i decided to replace all of her tyres with mid-range). This is despite the car JUST passing MOT. So be vigilant (because the dealers are just trying to sell you a car no matter what), if you can take a car knowledgeable person to view with you, check the car MOT history (if it has a lot of fails then its not been taken care of), if you end up buying private then get the car checked out ASAP by a well reviewed garage.

I just past 3 weeks ago, don’t have a car yet but when I do I’m shit scared 😱

Just passed my driving test yesterday ! So this was perfect 😭😭cuz I am nervous

Driving solo. First ever thing I ever gotten was a Phone holder (Mag lock from Quad lock) So I can use Googlemaps for directions and a Tomtom (similar one my examiner used on my test). Armed with such guidance, You can literally drive anywhere. My only issue is the fact that I passed on a modern manual car with the electronic Button Handbrake that auto-disengages when it thinks that you are at a bite point with the correct revs. Cause my current car is the Lever Hand brake and it takes getting used too trying to pull that stiff lever while balancing the gas and bite point lmao.

For my first solo drive i poped down to the shops for a redbull in the evening 😂

Great video as always! I have my test on 7th June so I am really hoping that we pass and can drive! I will definitely let you know! Best wishes to you! Absolute legend!

Passed about 3 weeks ago, not UK but in Estonia. I had a lot of self-doubt before solo drive, even if I tried convince myself that I wouldn't have passed the driving exam, if I'm unable to drive. After the first drive around the block, I got rid of most of the anxiety. For the 2nd drive I wanted something bit more challenging, so I drove to a mall in different city area, and after that it sort of became more natural. Rest of the drives so far been good, little mistakes here and there, but nothing dangerous. I also checked live traffic cameras to see how heavy the traffic is and waited for a good time to drive. If I think about driving now, I get excited like a kid again, it's much fun.

Francis my man! Nice to see you again! 🙃 Just to double check with you, most bus and cycle lanes have a broken white line where you’re legally allowed to enter and cross the lane but if the white line doesn’t become broken and remains solid then I must not DRIVE along the lane or PARK in the lane but I’m allowed to CROSS the lane to enter for example a driveway or a lay by or a car park or a supermarket or a petrol station, is that right?

Francis , just a question if you could help please, 9:05 in this videos wasn’t that a no entry road with two lines ?? Please advise thanks 🙏🏼

An important thing is on your driving licence it will be valid from the day after you pass your driving test, so my understanding is you can't drive until the day after.

Not me watching this whole video even though I've been driving for almost 10 years! 😂

Thanks I just passed 🎉🎉

I passed last week and got my licence yesterday!! You can't drive here in the NLs until you actually get your licence, this video's timing is so perfect for me thank you so much

I have been watching at least 5 other driving instructors videos for months as a learner currently. This is the first video of yours I have seen and I have to say, I’ve noticed you aren’t checking left blind spot several times during this video. I don’t think you checked either blind spot when you moved off from the car park. Please watch it back I think I’ve seen 4 missed blind spot checks which means you would accumulate a serious fault and fail a test. Us students need to see all mirror checks done to avoid picking up the same bad habit.

i passed about 2 months ago but can't afford a car :( I love living through your vids

Great advice about the phone. Just not worth it I know someone who got points and a serious fine for being on their phone. I also nearly crashed when I first started driving due to the phone distracting me.

I got much less abuse on the road after taking off my P Plates.

So with the mobile phone at this moment before I get into my instructors car, my phone is always on silent, whenever I'm in a taxi as a passenger my phone is on silent while observing. I'm in my late 40's learning to drive and I'm not one for messing with my mobile. (Side note) on weekends with wife or family my phone is off, dinner times or going out to eat phone is on silent once everyone is around. My family respect it and social gatherings are much more fun, less distractions and a good quality of life.

I had a close friend with me on my 1st drive, they were someone who I trust fully, who has always given me really good tips when I ah e struggled with something. . 2nd drive was on my own. I did my journey to and from work since I was going to have to do that the next day. Did get lost, not great when it was a steep windy single track road, but I sorted it without panicking too much.

I passed last Wednesday now my insurance doesn't start tell the end of this week my first drive will sadly be to work but im sure it'll still be fun

How do you know which driver is the best one to have for a nervous but I’m machine on top do you have any advice for me?

Going to shop wouldn’t work me for me as it’s next door

Well timed, my other half passed 1st time on Thursday. She was a really nervous learner in the early stages and I'm hoping she won't regress with that now moving onto the roads proper

Nice watch.😮 Veygo seem good for temporary insurance.😅

how stupid am i for my first time driving after my test being renting a car in rural Romania?

Can I book a mock test with you?

Hi how long does it take for driving license to arrive after passing test

Why is nobody talking about the hoodie on the shifter 😂

TIME TO DRIVE FAAAST 🏎💨💨💨

I have driving test on the 29th may at Tottenham test centre Francis and everyone else wish me luck and what advices would you give me

I remember being a new driver and being a bit scared to go out by myself. Now I prefer it!

I passed today! But I'm not sure weither to get a good car or a cheaper car for my first one. I would like to hear someone elses opinion

Your Still a Beginner for a few Years before you receive your Perminate License. I never text and Drive.

Good tips..

Motor way is my biggest fear.

regarding the P plates, I've used them for a month after passing. it's good to use for local driving because people are more understanding of you stalling at traffic lights or struggling to park. But i would advise against using them on longer journey's or faster roads. Often found people overtaking me on the motorway from the left even when i was leaving only 2 cars lengths space from car ahead and going over the speed limit. Without the P plates my driving exactly the same on the motorways but very rarely does someone try to over take for no reason

As soon as I passed I got sent out on the motorway for work in a van, it was a big step up from a car and the road’s however motorway driving is some of the easiest out there and isn’t worth the stress about it!

Passed 2 months ago ..Driving my car feels so different from the instructors ..One thing i have realised since passing is that , parking is a whole new learning curve now .. Used to park so well with my instructors car but struggling with my own . None of the reference points work plus in a busy car park you don't actual get the time to apply the methods/references taught whilst parking . So been going to empty parking lots on my own and practicing .. Hopefully will get there soon.

All being well next week (please, park on the right and reverse two spaces!) I might be in such a situation. The bit that was sort of skipped was the process of buying your first car. I'm currently looking online and there's a likely prospect that my first drive would be from the dealership to home, which might be anywhere up to 50 miles on unfamiliar roads, including motorways. I've heard that if you haven't got the pink card yet, dealerships are within their rights to deny you a test drive; is that correct?

this is good advice, but when does the fear that I’ve broken 80 different road laws and will have 80 NIP’s in the post go away?

I personally would recommend P plates.

Jesus christ Francis, you've had that car two minutes...look at the state of the passenger seat! Give the interior a clean asap.

Driving round my enz boi 😂

5:58, funny enough I had exams but there was train strikes so my first ever drive was travelling 1hr and 15 mins on the motorway (A2,M2) which was my first time on the motorway ever as well😂

Not me going straight to the motorway