How to Deal With Yellow Traffic Lights to Pass Your Driver's Test

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However, when is too close to the intersection to stop?
Remember a yellow and red light are the same colour for the purposes of a road test.
Now lots of students are somewhat confounded by this: when do you stop; when do you not stop?
And of course, it's a bit experiential.
In other words, you got to go out and actually drive and be confronted by a few yellow lights before you actually sort of figure this out.
NO VEHICLE WILL STOP IN ITS OWN LENGTH
Now one of the other pieces of information that I will give you about yellow lights is that no vehicle-regardless of class of license, whether it's a truck, a trailer, a bicycle, whatever-will stop in its own length.
Therefore, a car, most cars are between 15 and 20' feet, approximately 5 to 8 metres; therefore that vehicle - if you are that distance from the intersection...if you are approximately 20 feet from the intersection, your vehicle is not going to stop.
So, therefore you have to proceed through the intersection on the yellow light.
IF YOU PROCEED
When you proceed through the intersection, make sure you're scanning the intersection and you're covering the brake.
And I'll leave a video up here for you in the corner on covering the brake.
Good luck on your road test!
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0:00 How to Deal With Yellow Traffic Lights to Pass Your Driver's Test
0:31 Yellow and Red Mean the Same
1:15 How to Proceed on a Yellow Light
2:00 NEVER Back Up at Intersection
3:16 Smart Points to Remember
4:18 Have You Been Caught Out by a Yellow Light?
5:48 Blooper - Funny Bit

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@skuxboy6377 2 жыл бұрын

I failed last week for two yellow lights….have my test tmr and will apply this lesson…thanks fro Hawaii🤙🏼🤙🏼

@smartdrivetest 2 жыл бұрын

Hi SKUXBOY - Thank you for your for letting us know. You're going to do awesome tomorrow. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection

@skuxboy6377 2 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest Thanks for replying 🙏🏼 🙏🏼will let u know how it goes!

@smartdrivetest 2 жыл бұрын

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@skuxboy6377 2 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest Hey Rick I passed my test, second times a charm🙏🏻🤙🏼 Mahalo

@smartdrivetest 2 жыл бұрын

Hi SKUXBOY - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* 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

@ericwillis5031 6 жыл бұрын

I have been driving for quite some time now, and yellow lights still scare me...

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mustang Man - Thank you for your comment. And yes, they can be a bit tricky at times. Most times, if you already have a license, it's easier to just go through. But be sure the light hasn't already turned before you proceed through the intersection. All the best, Cheers Rick

@adilusa 5 жыл бұрын

Why they simply won’t adopt a blinking green before it turns to yellow like in Europe? Or at least to install a timer on each traffic light which shows how much time you have left until it turns to yellow

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi adilusa - Thank you for your comment. The timers are coming my friend, but they are slow to convert over my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@liamwelsh5565 4 жыл бұрын

Where I live, they don't have a timer but they got a sign that'll flash about 200 ft away from the intersection when the light is red or about to turn red. Basiclly, if you're going the speed limit and the sign is flashing before you pass it, you're going to hit the light.

@Rhaman68 3 жыл бұрын

Easy answer: the US is not 1 country! There are 51 legal autonomous self governing entities. Each one has legal oversight for traffic signals and road standards. Furthermore, each county has a transportation management and budget and different priorities. There is no way, past the national standard for Red, upper light, orange middle light and green, lower light. There are federal standards on US roads and Interstates as to lane width and markings. That’s why there are 1930’s speed limit signs for 2 lane roads that are totally inadequate for multi lane expressways. Try asking about one specific traffic light location as to who is responsible for maintenance and operational specs like the length of time for the Orange light. Good luck.

@moose1265 3 жыл бұрын

Flashing green cannot be adopted in Canada (which is where this video is) because flashing green has a different meaning in most provinces here. If you see a flashing green then that means you are the only one in the intersection with a green (everyone else is red).

@NoName-ms8jb 2 жыл бұрын

They don’t have timers because the lights don’t change on a schedule. They change when sensors sense traffic arriving at the light and every other lane with traffic has had its chance.

@carleynorthcoast1915 Жыл бұрын

I find this an issue in real life. hard stops come with risk as vehicles behind you may have heavy loads or weaker brakes than yours, the roads could be slippery or they may expect you to cross on the yellow. Also as an apprentice mechanic I believe it puts a lot of stress on your brakes. I believe the yellow should be longer so nobody feels like they have to slam on the brakes.

@frankieo7800 5 жыл бұрын

I just failed my first road test last week because of yellow lights. She said I parked perfectly and was driving really good until the last 15 minutes of my test and I hit three yellow lights in a row. The first one I was going to run through but she yelled at me to stop, the second one I made a very rough stop and had to slam on my breaks and half my car was passed the stop line and after that I was so upset because I knew I failed that my driving just got really bad. Now I have really bad yellow light anxiety

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi FrankieO7 - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt. Also, have a look at this video my friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbiIasyImbDVk6c.html

@icarus33 2 ай бұрын

Same brother, just failed because of it today

@ki-of8kk 5 жыл бұрын

Traffic lights give me so much anxiety! I failed my test the first time because the light turned yellow on me at the exact time when I was turning and I failed to yield and now when I’m approaching a traffic light, I get so nervous lol. I take my test in a few days so hopefully the traffic light gods are on my side.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi ki! - Thank you for your comment. I know it's hard, but move past your first test - think of it as a practice run. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath during your test; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Adriel_HD 4 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test I’m in this exact situation, thanks for that different way of looking at it

@luislopez6187 3 жыл бұрын

Same 😭fucking wrong timing

@xxmythxx956 2 жыл бұрын

@@luislopez6187 💀

@Mcaffe123 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. I've been lately just practicing a lot. I decelerate if the light has been green for a while and I'm just approaching it, that way if it turns yellow, I can slow down or stop.

@coolkyle812 7 жыл бұрын

Haha this was always what I worried about before I did my road test. I prayed that I would not get a yellow light just at that time when you are indecisive whether to stop or no. I feared that if I got into that situation, if I stopped, it would be aggressive and the examiner would not be happy, and if I went through the intersection, he/she would have said you should have stopped. Luckily, I did not experience this situation on either my G2 or G test. Great video though in case it happens.

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle - thanks for your great comment - yes, that is the fly in proverbial road test ointment. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does students have to be able to make a split second decision as to whether to proceed or go. And it is nerve racking. Little doubt these take some practice. I'm heading out to Ontario here in a week to visit my folks. Has it been hot there? All the best, Cheers Rick

@bloo_shortz 3 жыл бұрын

@NuraChung youre not alone i feel that way too

@obnoxiousoboe 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. I've had many times where the green light at an intersection kept deceiving me every time and it turned yellow JUST when I was right by the stop line! I wonder if I should slow my car down every time before I come into an intersection on a skills test, because some of those green lights are mean!

@stellam5872 3 жыл бұрын

During my road test 2 days ago, I was making a left turn and there were 2 cars turning left in front of me. Right after the 2nd car drove off, I drove forward a bit and got into the crosswalk a bit, but then the light turned yellow. I know I should've kept going and turned, but I chickened out and stopped haha... I did pass though -- your videos were SUPER helpful -- thank you!!!!!

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stella M - thank you for your kind words. That is SUPER DUPER 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

@vinahgrey9752 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you! Exact same thing happened to me, - 2 cars in front and everything. However, I was already about passed the crosswalk when the light turned yellow and I kept going because I wasn’t gonna stop in the middle of the intersection? My instructor screamed STOP and made me reverse lmao. Don’t make this mistake. Just freakin stop

@vinahgrey9752 2 жыл бұрын

@@rick3844 I wish I was making this up :(

@azon7458 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are really, really, really strict about the yellow light. I just failed my G test because I didn't make a FULL STOP at yellow when I had to make a right turn. Worst part is, it was essentially the last part of the test.

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Azon - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@jamaicasfiercest 2 жыл бұрын

I just because of this too

@komal902 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick, I failed my first driving test while making a left turn; I saw your videos and learned a lot. I have gotten my driving license now :-)

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi komal902 - that is INCREDIBLE 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, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. 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 in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?

@tupac5369 6 жыл бұрын

This happened to me last week. my dad is teaching me how to drive, I'm going a bit too fast near the intersection then the yellow light pops up my dad was like "oops" I got nervous and stepped on the break but that was not my intention I would had gone through, since then I'm overthinking when I'm passing at traffic lights.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tupa c - Thank you for your comment and informational story. Little doubt, yellow lights take a bit of practice. And remember, for the purposes of a road test, yellow and red are the same colour. In other words, if you can get the vehicle stopped, bring the vehicle to a stop. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@vanessathegreat4364 6 жыл бұрын

I remember one time When I was driving, the light had turned yellow. I got so nervous and slammed on my breaks. 😌 so what I do now is pick a point of no return. If the light turns yellow before I reach the cross walk, I stop. If I am in the cross walk when the light turns yellow I go.

@srimayierravelli5233 3 жыл бұрын

this helped me so much thank you so much i just ran a red light today because i did not know what to do at the yellow

@TheRallFam 3 жыл бұрын

@@srimayierravelli5233 Omg i can relate ! the traffic lights are giving me so much anxiety! I feel like my timing is always off. I ran a red light today too :/

@Mcaffe123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u sm this rlly help!

@arjunkundu393 4 ай бұрын

This reminds me of a crosswalk traffic light system. Green = Safe to cross = walking guy Yellow = don’t start crossing, finish crossing if you started already = Flashing Red Hand Red = Don’t Walk = Steady Red Hand

@PXX-bb8yw 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. Rick, you are the BEST !!! I’ve been learned a lot from you. And I passed my road test today. 😊

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yu Han - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?

@PXX-bb8yw 5 жыл бұрын

Sure, I already did.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yu Han - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for registering with the 100K Campaign my friend. Where in the world did you pass your test? We would like to add you to the Map of Success. All the best, Cheers Rick

@PXX-bb8yw 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, I passed the test in Chicago Illinois.

@ryleejade7446 7 жыл бұрын

Just passed my test Friday ❤️ thanks for the videos

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ry Jade - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know and you are most welcome. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick

@robotgirl1609 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I didn’t know this piece of info until now. My driving test is next week and I will definitely follow this method for safety. Thank you for making this video! :)

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Samantha Hein海因 - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. You're going to do awesome on your test. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Copeharder00 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick thank you for the informative videos, I was hoping that you could do a video on tailgating and the safest ways to handle that situation during day and night, thanks rick.

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Eagle named Reagle - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. I believe this is the video which you seek: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/guCXlq2Tp9Ollpc.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@hungkiet7535 4 жыл бұрын

I running yellow light all the time,this is a wake up call,thank you Rick!

@jesmircan 6 жыл бұрын

Good point Rick to deal with Yellow traffic lights in my incoming road test.

@sagbanmahmut 5 жыл бұрын

It's really helpful, thank you.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mahmut Sagban - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@siddhartha.saif25 7 жыл бұрын

I passed the driving test in first attempt. thanks for videos

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Saiful Abu - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. And congratulations for passing on your first attempt. I'm sure you had or are having a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick

@UmarAli-mp8li 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr Rick, yes I have been caught at a yellow light at least once during my driving lessons and I had to brake aggressively. The thought of doing this during my road test makes me uncomfortable. I wish the lights had timer on their bodies to better understand and anticipate color changes changes. Thanks for making this great video, I really liked it.

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Umar Ali - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. Little doubt there is some trepidation about yellow lights on a road test - it is a split second decision that can make or brake your road test. It takes a bit of practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@pnkpanther4203 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information!

@smartdrivetest Жыл бұрын

Hi P¡nkPanther420 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@NobleTenz 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick, Quick question. I am on a double yellow lane in C.A., and there is a bicycle in front of me. I slowed down, and drove slowly with a good following distance. Afterwards, my instructor told me to go pass him by going across the double yellow lines since there were no vehicles anywhere nearby. Was this the right move? I read and saw videos of C.A. dmv where they state never to cross double yellow lanes.. What would you have done? Thanks

@harshitharaviraj7581 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@smartdrivetest 11 ай бұрын

Hi @harshitharaviraj7581 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@reika542 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly hate yellow lights, I have my G2 yet every yellow light scares me at 70 km/hr.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Guido Mista - Thank you for your comment and confession. Yellow lights can be intimidating for sure my friend. Yet, there are a signs that the light is going to change. Look for those signs: the timer; the hand sign flashing; traffic lined up in the cross street. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@adco 5 жыл бұрын

I agree Sir. But I have seen someone handle these very smoothly in a semi With the right technique and practice we will overcome these challenges. Thx Rick for your teaching that is making a difference 👍

@squilldx5055 5 жыл бұрын

That explains why Giorno was driving across the bridge

@shivamgagad5674 2 жыл бұрын

I was driving on a highway (with a learners permit, and a legal license holder in the passenger seat), at the speed limit of 55 mph and I came across an upcoming traffic light intersection; the light was green, but then quickly turned yellow and at this point I couldn't judge my "point of no return" and ended up running a red light at 35 miles per hour. I had to scan the intersection, and honk my horn to let other road users know of the impending danger, but luckily no one was injured and I have learned a hard lesson about yellow lights.

@howenchua 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do caught out with yellow light and it makes me anxious at time especially when there is high traffic volume or road crossing pavement poor

@katelynf.8142 6 жыл бұрын

I've been binge-watching all your videos the past month - thank you! My test is today.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Katelyn Fernandez - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick

@katelynf.8142 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice. And, fortunately, I passed!!

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Katelyn Fernandez - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your stellar endorsement. I'm sure you are planning, or having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?

@sjsurya2761 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, when turning on left can I enter intersection on flashing yellow or has to wait behind the crosswalk line till I get the clearance

@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful.

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi CRP Films - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@suzyschannel2078 Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks alot for your videos, but I have question for my friend that failed , and can you explain what does that mean (( v- entered intersection on amber from stop position)) ?!

@pgcreator717 Жыл бұрын

sir is it possible you can post a lot of clips of you crossing or stopping at yellow light? this will help us a lot i am still new to driving

@xxmythxx956 2 жыл бұрын

This is inspiring he had to look around just to find a yellow light that’s a lot of work thanks

@irfanece 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick, Appreciate your videos. IMHO, A vehicles length is too short a distance to bring to a stop at a yellow light, especially if it is a large/heavy truck. What if I am able to bring my light car to a stop, but there is a really heavy loaded truck behind me which can not stop in that distance. What if the road is quite slippery/icy? A better way is to know how long the light will remain amber in the area you are driving. If it is fixed like 3 seconds / 4 seconds, adjust your speed way ahead of the intersection to your vehicle's stopping distance, given all the other circumstances. It is also important to be able to estimate the braking distance of the vehicle behind you, and the gap they are maintaining. There is a low chance that if you enter the intersection when yellow, you will hit something. However, if you brake aggressively and there is a truck behind you, who did not expect you braking hard, they will be rear ending you. Let me know what you think.

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi irfanece - Thank you for your great comment. Before stopping your vehicle, always, always check the centre mirror to be sure that it's safe to bring your vehicle to a stop safely without a big truck parking in your truck. You're right, no vehicle can stop in its own length; therefore, if you're within one vehicle length, you have to go through the intersection. And it's not always the case the you're going to be safe if you charge the yellow. All the best, Cheers Rick

@EscapeArtist1901 6 жыл бұрын

Got a question what about the yellow left turn arrows I have been told they are the same as yellow lights stop unless it’s not safe to do so ?

@faithbarlas4028 6 жыл бұрын

I'm taking my test tomorrow and yellow lights are the one thing I fear, but this made things very clear and I will make every reasonable effort to stop for a yellow light.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Faith Barlas - thanks for your comment. And we're happy to hear that the information cleared up your approach to yellow lights. Good luck on your road test. And remember to breath - you're going to do awesome. Let us know how it turns out. All the best, Cheers Rick

@konangelop 4 жыл бұрын

I am practicing to get my driving license in Brussels, Belgium. The rule here, as I guess everywhere, is that if you get a yellow light and it's too late to stop safely then you go through. The problem is that in many intersections the yellow lights last very very little. The result is many drivers are getting flushed, having to pay 170 euros fines. Fortunately, I didn't have any fine yet but I had to hard break a few times. It seems that yellow lights are money makers for the state so drivers need a very sharp sense of how fresh is the green light.

@molterwalter 4 жыл бұрын

taking my road test in 4 days.. freaking outttt

@MedinaAaliya 6 жыл бұрын

thhankyou for this, i was just thinking this, i take my test June 13th.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi MedinaAaliya - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test in June! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick

@MedinaAaliya 6 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test hey I passed!! Thanks for all the knowledge

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi MedinaAaliya - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. I'm sure you are planning or had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?

@taneishajohnson3377 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick.I Live in Texas and our traffic light is different whenever you make a left turn on the intersection the yellow light blinks on some Texas traffic lights and also when I was making a left waiting on cars to clear the light turn yellow so I panic a little bit then the light turn red. fast and i quickly make that left turn and looking at my review side mirror looking right and think make this left before the other traffic on my right goes ahead because sometimes these Texas traffic lights. switch fast😯😑

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Taneisha Johnson - Thank you for your comment and query. And yes, some traffic lights appear to go "straight" to red. This video may give you a bit more information: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7ejnsd1rKuafI0.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@bambangwaseso7899 Жыл бұрын

IMO it is actually much safer for everyone when the traffic lights are equipped with countdown timer display, sadly the stupid law in my country forbid the usage of countdown timer display on traffic lights (making it harder for everyone to tell when a green light is going to turn yellow). Now I'm anxious everytime I have to drive & approach traffic light.

@benlyson3969 3 жыл бұрын

it's a tricky one to understand for new drivers to figure out but it didn't take me that long to

@sandravalani359 2 жыл бұрын

Great adviCe bro!!!👍I have had my license for over 40 years now and if it iS safe for me to stop at the yellow light I do so...but if I am close to the intersection...I will proceed right thru aS I have noticeD about 90% percent of the time I have another car behind me not watChinG their stoppinG distance and I have alwayS tried my best to avoid beinG rear ended!!!👍DrivinG through yellow lightS truly involves followinG good road habitS...but also payinG attention to the driver behinD you by strongly relying on my Intuition to guage their behavior!!!✌☕☕☕

@emmanuelgutierrez8616 4 жыл бұрын

ALSO for the purpose of Cameras at intersection. I would would normally accelerate from 35 to 42 and then slow down after i passsed the intersections. Two tickets later, Im going to court to fight it. Theres a plenty of studies that show higher chance of back end accidents

@tonebonebgky2 6 жыл бұрын

I've been a driver for over twenty years and I still have trouble deciding when to stop for a light and when not to.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi TONY B the TECH TIGER - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And yes, there is a bit of an art about whether to proceed at a yellow or stop. After getting your license it is often better to proceed with caution rather than slamming on the brakes and risk being rear-ended. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@tonebonebgky2 6 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test no not really, I'm very bored being laid off from my job every summer for 3 months and there is unless you want to send a couple hundred dollars to a stranger to make it through the last couple weeks before work restars back up, lol just kidding lol.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi TONY B the TECH TIGER - Thank you for your response. We'll it's great that we have KZfaq and the internet to work on your education. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@jonesiboybeastmode6857 4 жыл бұрын

So I came up to an intersection, Ive got my permit, and why whole family and dog were in the car. It turned yellow and I was just scared because I’m not sure if I would have to break hard or not, so I kinda floored it and right as I entered the intersection, the light turned red and my dad got pissed. I was so nervous so I just told him I did it because I thought I could beat the light.

@HannahStrumner 4 жыл бұрын

Say if someone is tail gating you and it is a yellow light. If you stop the car could come super close to you but if you go through the car behind you could stop without chance of hitting your car, what do you do? Does it vary for each state? I’m in Idaho! Thanks

@kaylahess581 6 жыл бұрын

You make driving seem so easy

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kayla Hess - Thank you for your comment. And with practice, driving is both easy & fun. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@francisduplayna2909 5 жыл бұрын

This is sometjin much needed Thank God for This!

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Francis Duplayna - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Retro_Mage 3 жыл бұрын

What about during snowy/icy road conditions? Surely braking more suddenly for yellow could cause you to fishtail or skid since there could be black ice.

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi GD Games - you have to make your decision according to the conditions of the road my friend. See this video too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLagha6Wzcu8YGQ.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@jhoanahamilton9525 3 жыл бұрын

I got caught out by a yellow light with my dad I didn't know if I should stop or keep going.I slow down then I ran off the red light

@Katie_Plays Жыл бұрын

How to turn on a flashing yellow left turn at a intersection? When do you know its safe to go? Can you make a video?

@HaroldPark-xs5ep 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, I did my G2 road test today but I didn't pass because of confused traffic yellow light. I think you recommend make sure just slowly stop right? otherwise, the examiner will count violation. I will do my another test on April 8 and focus on watching this video.

@Bendigo1 3 жыл бұрын

A trick ive found that USUALLY works. If there is a left turn lane there is a solid white line on the right of the turn lane. If you are doing the speed limit or less and not to the beginning of that line when the yellow light comes on you will not make the yellow and have to stop. If you are past the halfway point you may not be able to stop in time. Check your mirrors before you stop.

@bigmoneyboss7898 7 жыл бұрын

Great video again

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Thank Big$MoneyBoss thanks for your comment. Is it hot in Las Vegas in the summer? I know it is, but is it unbearably hot after living in Colorado? All the best, Cheers Rick

@bigmoneyboss7898 7 жыл бұрын

VERY hot here so far my A/C can't even cool me down

@mallorymcgee1759 3 жыл бұрын

I’m taking my road test later today and i am scared that imma do something wrong at a yellow light. But thank you for helping.

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mallory McGee - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection

@Alexa2877 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what happened on G road test yesterday, I was coming at an intersection and lights turned yellow, I looked back to see whether I can make a stop safely, but there was a car really close to me in the back and if I would stopped, there were chances he/she would have rammed me. I took the decision to not stop and went forward on the "YELLOW LIGHT", examiner failed me saying you crossed on red light, which was actually and the car behind and the car behind that car went too safely.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anuj Agarwal - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Unfortunately, there are decisions that you make to stay safe, but the examiner doesn't see it the same way. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.

@Alexa2877 5 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test thanks Rick, appreciate it. :)

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anuj Agarwal - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@daniello2147 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing on todays road test. It was so frustrating because I did everything correctly before the last two intersection from driving back to the test center and that was the second time I attempted the test. I went through the yellow light because I judged it wasn't safe to stop but the examiner just said that I ran through a red light. I would've passed if I did it otherwise

@yc8719 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instruction, Rick! I have a question about the yellow light. Today I failed my road test because I did not stop before the yellow light. I didn't mean to pass through that, but the green light lasted a short time, letting only two cars in front of me to pass. Then, when I was right on the stop line, the yellow light just popped up lasting like only one second, then it turned into red. It looks like half of my car had passed the stop line when the red light turned on, but the officer told me I shouldn't pass a red light... So next time if I see the yellow light, I should make a full stop, but what if rear-end collision happens because I stop too abruptly? Will I fail because of that? Really appreciate your response!

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Yiming Chen - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. Yes, yellow lights a tough one my friend. And yes, if there's a car behind that's tailgating, you're going to have to proceed. But know that a vehicle won't stop in it's own length. Have a look at this video too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hM90oZOhvq_af2w.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.

@snowbird7254 Жыл бұрын

this comment is 3 years old but I just wanted to say your test officer is dumb..how frustrating!

@angiejosepha 5 жыл бұрын

How does it work with making right turns as the light turns amber????

@InfinityStardust 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick. This is what I have been afraid of lately. Can you please suggest how to handle this situation well? Do you still drive at the same speed limit when you see the flashing hand 50- 100 metres away or do you need to slow down to prepare to stop for yellow light?

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi goijung1 - thank you for your comment and query. If you see the flashing hand, be prepared to stop by covering the brake and scanning the intersection. As you get more and more practice, you are going to be better equipped to know when the traffic light is going to turn yellow. And no, I wouldn't slow down, just be prepared to stop, and if you are pretty sure that the light is going to change, then you should be prepared to stop. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@InfinityStardust 7 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test Thank you so much, Rick for kindly answering my questions and always being there to help. All the best to you and your family! Thank you from bottom of my heart.💖

@shyamapriya7455 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick This is off topic however as a learner practicing for my N, as I'm going through an intersection, i get nervous when there is opposing traffic where someone maybe turning left as i am going straight through on the green or possibly a yellow(if I was not able to slow and stop) what is the safest thing to do without confusing other drivers? Especially when the opposing left turner view is obstructed by a line up a cars on my side that is waiting to turn left as well. Do I maintain my speed on my green light driving straight through? Do I slow? If I should slow how much should I slow by in relation to the speed limit?thanks for your help

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Shyama Priya - Thank you for your comment. And did you see this video where I answered your question: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acdpltaamq23mIk.html&index=14&list=PL0x-bChcUvwF6aN8__AUogN1amq2d0K9u If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@shyamapriya7455 6 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test thanks again for you help and info! I will check that link

@aarshon 6 жыл бұрын

Hi can you please help me to understand flashing yellow lights.. I know am not suppose to stop on yellow light but still get confused..I live in Michigan sir and currently also going to school for training for my cdl a and your videos are so helpful

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi adam singh - Thank you for your comment and query. A flashing yellow light is the same as a YIELD sign: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7WhkqaivrXRZXk.html All the best with your training and new career. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@aarshon 6 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test thank you so much sir I appreciate your time.. You are always helpful

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi adam singh - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@imigh_ 5 жыл бұрын

Rick, I failed my driving test the other day, because i was going to do a left turn on a signalized intersection, i had to wait for the light to go yellow and complete the maneuver, as i was passing the light turned red but i was already committed and the examiner said I passed a red light and i failed. what do you think ?

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi iman gharraie - Thank you for your comment and query. Without being there it is difficult to comment; however, if you are in the intersection, you have to clear the intersection. See this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7ejnsd1rKuafI0.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@Its_everstar 5 жыл бұрын

Hey rick im afraid if these yellow lights as i failed once on running onto the yellow light can you guide me how to stop safely and when to stop ? Also making a left turn if im in the middle if the intersection and light turns yellow and i proceed would that be a fail?

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Samar Farhan - Thank you for your query. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Have a look at this video for more information about left turns: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7ejnsd1rKuafI0.html The information you require when it comes to stopping for yellow lights my friend is in the video. And keep practicing - you're going to do awesome! All the best, Cheers Rick

@ReeaLLme 5 жыл бұрын

I have failed my class 5A test yesterday, because of theses yellow lights. He said, "I was driving very good and following the speed limits as well", but When I approached the intersection the lights turned yellow and I didn't have much time and space to stop. The instructor yelled at me to stop but I was already in the middle of the intersection so I kept going. Then because of that I felt even nervous and approached another intersection and it went yellow again and Unfortunately, I failed.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Shivam Saragara - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. You've got a great attitude and we're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.

@rawsonreich Жыл бұрын

Can you proceed through the yellow light if you’re going the speed limit and if you’re close to the intersection?

@leaf._.9217 4 жыл бұрын

The other day I was about 4 or so car lengths from an intersection as the light turned yellow, so I slowed to a stop. But the person behind me was right on my tail and ended up hitting me... I already really struggle with how to handle yellow lights, so what should I do in the future if someone is following too close when the light turns yellow in that distance? I really want to avoid another collision like that...

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Albert Bediako - Thank you for your question. Have you passed your road test and have your full license? All the best, Cheers Rick

@MilosPN035 Жыл бұрын

Will entering an intersection on yellow light (with the truck) trigger red light camera? Taking into account the truck and trailer length, truck can't completely go through an intersection only during yellow light, the very last wheels on the trailer will certainly pass the stopping line when the lights are red.

@wrecktifier1 Жыл бұрын

What if you're a driver that pays close attention to the drivers around you and is aware of someone following too close for several blocks, you come up to an intersection and you're getting close to the point where you will go thru if it turns yellow, and it turns yellow? (happened to me) I had to make a split decision, the car weighed on my decision and knowing I would safely go thru the intersection without the possibility of any vehicles being able to come close to me, my view was clear of the intersection because I don't tailgate, foot hovering over brake, I assessed that making a hard stop was more dangerous than me going thru the intersection as it turned red while I entered it. Just happened to be a cop car at the stop light. I was going a little under the speed limit and if I was fallowing close to the car Infront of me I would've made it thru without getting a ticket. I don't fallow close, I've always disliked tailgaters. I've never hit any vehicle and I've never been hit, and I would like to keep it that way. I know if the car behind me runs into me that it's their fault, but if they did hit me, it could push me into the intersection and create a greater possibility of injuries. If this ticket sticks after I go to court, I guess because of them I'll be a less safe driver (I'll be doing hard stops, I don't drive a semi, but it's still a big heavy full size crew cab 4x4 pickup). Then have to deal with insurance companies, repairing vehicles, possible injuries etc. The most common accident is a rear end one, 28% - 30%

@ggfilms2751 6 жыл бұрын

In a case like you showed us where you conducted an aggressive stop, for the sake of a road test, would any difference be made if another vehicle were following closely behind? Would the instructor likely forgive going through the light from a slightly longer distance or would they expect you to conduct the aggressive stop regardless of whether someone is on your tail?

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi G&G Films - Thank you for your comment and query. If someone is tailgating you, you have to increase your following distance in the front. And yes, if there is someone on you "tail", you will proceed through the yellow, because as you stated, you don't want to risk being rear-ended. Have a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/guCXlq2Tp9Ollpc.html&index=10&list=PL0x-bChcUvwGa4iUXUJmd-8e9zWBYIGZu If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@ggfilms2751 6 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test thank you!

@Nesseight 5 жыл бұрын

This answers my previous concern about the FedEx driver tailgating the Mirage. However, if you speed up, and they speed up, and a cop sees it, aren't they going to typically go after the leader of the pack (logic being that you need to set your pace to the established flow of traffic)?

@FG-bu3jp 17 күн бұрын

Hey what must you do if you are driving and there is smooth traffic, the way is clear all ways and you need to make a turn to the left but the yellow light appears? Are you supposed to turn or stop?

@dianewhitfield5171 Жыл бұрын

In a intersection like yellow and it turns red before you go under the light what happens

@colinclifford9205 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick from Mr Rix’s class

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin Clifford - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@HannahStrumner 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was curious on day if like a car is coming very fast behind you and your in the drivers test and the light turns yellow but a car is super close and if you stop it couldn’t end up super close to your vehicle, what would you do. I’m so scared for my test

@yc8719 4 жыл бұрын

I failed my road test because I didn't stop for the yellow light. the yellow light during my test lasted like only 2 seconds, and when the red light turned on, 2/3 of my car had passed the stop line, but the officer told me I shouldn't pass the red light. WTF. I have the same question as you do. My strategy for the next time is driving slow when following the front cars, and prepare to stop at the yellow light because if i am driving slow, the cars behind me would also be slow.

@mickaylamiller8924 6 жыл бұрын

So, my aunt is training me for my first driving test, and she’s been helping me A LOT so I pass on the first time. (I never had driver’s training) And, the thing we noticed that gets me the most, are these yellow lights!! I panic when I get to them. And I feel like they play tricks on me, and as soon as I get under the light, in the intersection, or just as I make it to the light, it changes yellow. I’m afraid I’m going to get rear ended by someone behind me if I stop suddenly. What can I do to help me feel better about stopping at them and not want to continue to go through because I’m so afraid?

@mickaylamiller8924 6 жыл бұрын

But, my aunt also says it’s better to slam on my brakes, and lose a few points, rather than to proceed through and automatically fail.

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi MicKayla Lynn - thanks for your great comment and query. I just want to clarify - you did pass your license test and now have a driver's license? This fact is going to determine my answer. All the best, Cheers Rick

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi MicKayla Lynn - I'd like to respond - could you answer my question above please?

@julianlegostaev9174 3 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest can you describe both scenarios having a license and not

@pam411p6 5 жыл бұрын

So if theres a red light but theres a sign that say yield. Should i stop till it's green🤔 or go when it's safe🤔. There's this street that i always have to pass i try to go a different way but i really don't know when to go🤔. I think i wait to long and sometime people blow there horn. I just don't won't to get in an accident. I almost got into one thank god i didn't but it was very close. I don't won't to fail ly road test because I've let people go and i passed my turn🤔🤔🤔😢😤😭😭😢😭😢😭😢😧😧😞😦😖🙁😕😔🤧🤧🤧😩😳😞💔

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pam411 P - Thank you for your comment and query. Could you send me the address of the intersection and I'll be able to give you more specific information? All the best, Cheers Rick

@roulabakestani1875 Жыл бұрын

How can I proceed when I approach the left intersection and the light still green and then turn yellow

@DieForMath 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, I was going through an intersection at the speed of 45 mph and a vehicle was following me at the same speed. When I was about to pass the intersection, suddenly Green turned to Yellow and I was in dilemma whether to stop or not. In the same confusion, I applied a brake and still light did not turn to red, so I went through. Vehicle behind me terrified and applied sudden brake and later passed calling me names. Now whose mistake was this? If really crash happened, who would have got the penalty?

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Burugula Vamsi Krishna - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your query. Know that your vehicle won't stop in its own length. Still, it is a bit of a discretion as to whether you stop or proceed. Some times it's better to proceed, especially if there is another vehicle following. For your scenario above, I can't comment because it's just too specific. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@user-io2dv6ym5u 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips with dealing with a local DMV?

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t completely understand your question? What trouble are you having with the DMV? Cheers Rick

@harold3254 3 жыл бұрын

thanks u

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi HAROLD KUMAR - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@xItsBB 7 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on how to park inside a parking lot?

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

Hi BBBeRT - thank you for your comment. Here is the video you seek: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bN-ZopqUuZ6YZXU.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@xItsBB 7 жыл бұрын

Smart Drive Test i meant as in a parking lot near a grocery store with alot of people and how to perpendicular park

@canadianmomma0039 2 жыл бұрын

Failed mine as I was turning left and the light turned yellow as I was mid manouver...kinda feel it was unfair.

@pikachushyper3580 2 жыл бұрын

What if your going 55? does that change anything?

@katiswan3160 3 жыл бұрын

Can I still make a turn in the direction of the flashing yellow arrows? Particularly on a road test?

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kati Swan - For the purposes of a driver's test, RED & YELLOW mean the same thing - STOP. Unless you've already moved into the intersection, no - bring the vehicle to a stop. This skill will take a bit of practice leading up to your road test. But with a bit of practice you'll get the hang of it. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

@ragamuffinhooligan4019 6 жыл бұрын

What if I'm doing atleast 25mph and the yellow catches me, atmost 2 cars' length away from the crosswalk, shouldn't it be safe for me to proceed thru?

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ragamuffin Gtea - Thank you for your comment. And in some situations--as in the one you describe--you may have to do really aggressive braking. I can't comment further because each situation is unique and the bet way to learn is with a veteran driver or driving instructor that can comment on specific situations. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@EdinaViensBreakthroughCoach 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I still didn't get it how could I judge the distance from my position to the light when it's turn yellow? You said if it's more than a vehicle length we should stop. If I go 50mph ( speed limit) and I would try to stop in 2 Vehicles lengths I am almost sure I won't be able. But I can be wrong. Maybe I misunderstood something as English is not my first language. I am really researching how could I judge my distance from my position. A man said on other video that, there is a "dotted line" between lanes and as we approach to the intersection there will be a solid line to the stop line , and when we reach the solid line we can not stop we have to go carefully. But the "dotted line" also more than 1 vehicle length from the stop line. Is this theory true? The solid line that painted on the road can show us where is a safe distance to break? Or just somebody came up with this? He said this line painted on more than one purpose. One of them is the safe brake distance if you drive at the speed limit or under. Please help me to understand it better. I practice, practice and practice as you recommended. :) Thanks for your time. Any other idea to figure out the safe distance?!

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Edina V - let me think about that question and I'll get back to you later this afternoon. Which part of the world are you in? Thanks, Cheers Rick

@EdinaViensBreakthroughCoach 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you .US/North Carolina

@angelicajasmin5917 Жыл бұрын

Ok stop for yellow light and treat them as red light. But what about yellow flashing light? Do I have to come to a complete stop too? Or just slow down

@Ogk8036 2 жыл бұрын

I stopped aggressively for the first time yesterday before the yellow light and crossed stop line. Distance was more than one car and speed was around 45 miles. Hesitated between proceed or to stop

@smartdrivetest 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a bit daunting the first time you do that. You're okay...car's okay? How's the driving going? Cheers Rick

@Ogk8036 2 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest Thanks for asking. Your videos are super helpful. Everything is fine but after that incident, when I see a green light I try to get and proceed intersection faster to avoid aggressive stops on yellow. I started to drive myself only a few weeks ago and until that I had asked my husband to accompany me. I mostly try to use interior roads than freeways. I am not good at expressways. When I drive in the right lane I become nervous from mergings. I need to yield or speed up.

@benjaminopare-darko6450 7 жыл бұрын

Passed my Road Test July 1st

@smartdrivetest 7 жыл бұрын

HI - Kwasi B. Opare Darko - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick

@abdullahzaheer2972 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick how do you back up a vehicle in Class 4 unrestricted vehicle road test? Do you really have to get out of the vehicle?

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abdullah Zaheer - Thank you for your question. Are you in BC, or are you in AB? All the best, Cheers Rick

@abdullahzaheer2972 4 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest I'm in BC and planning to go for class 4 unrestricted.

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abdullah Zaheer - Thank you for your reply. Before backing you have to get out and do a walk around. Pause at the back of the vehicle: look for path of travel, obstacles and other road users. Walk up the passenger side, get back in, honk the horn and proceed with your backing. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@geralt36 2 жыл бұрын

3:36 that 🚗 just ran the red light so casually lol

@BiowareKaiserGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yellow lights is the one thing I am concerned about on my road test. Since stopping to aggressively is a fail, go through the light it turns red sooner then you thought you fail. Kinda hoping all my traffic lights are red on my test.. no confusion there lol

@KuldeepSWaraich 6 жыл бұрын

Examiner gave fail decision when my from bumper was already at the stop line she told you proceeded in yellow, any comments would be great as I have requested review for the decision, intersection was clear

@smartdrivetest 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kuldeep S. Waraich - sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Not knowing the specific information, it is almost impossible for me to comment. Unfortunately, a lot of these decisions are up to the discretion of the examiner. And as well, it is unlikely that anything will come of your review. I would suggest to just forget it and invest your energy in taking another test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@pnkpanther4203 Жыл бұрын

I think we all got the miss information about the yellow light because we are so used to seeing people,friends,family going “slow” on a yellow but on the road test we are mistaken

@rubyphan7272 3 жыл бұрын

Driving test tmrrrr!

@smartdrivetest 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruby Phan - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection

@XempireX18 5 жыл бұрын

i hate yellow lights. in some cities, the pedestrian light will have a number that count down, in that case it's easier to predict whether to stop or not. in some places, the light just suddenly turn yellow and the speed limit is 80km/h. how am i suppose to know if i can stop safely.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi XempireX18 - Thank you for your comment and query. You need to look at the signals that indicate that the light is going to change: 1) the hand signal for pedestrians is flashing or solid; 2) the traffic is back up on the cross street; and 3) there aren't any pedestrians crossing the intersection and are waiting to cross the street. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@XempireX18 5 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest Hi, thanks for the reply. These are good indications. But there are some intersections that doesn't have any pedestrian crossing and have no hand signal. The traffic cross street doesn't have many cars backing up because the street is a small street. They are in the rural area with speed limit of 80.

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi XempireX18 - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your reply. In the instances to which you're referring, the light on the main road doesn't change that often. In many instances it only changes when there is cross traffic. In that case you can be fairly sure it isn't going to change, however, if you think the light is going to change, cover the brake and proceed through the intersection. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@amanjaura5543 5 жыл бұрын

I got failed just because, I stopped before the stop line instantly, as the green lights turns yellow, as it was dangerous move. I wanna ask for you what to do when green lights blinking to for which turns into yellow and then red?

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi AMAn Jaura - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. Are you in the province of BC? We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

@magicalkesh3160 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a idiot on Amber traffic light when to stop when not to stop if I did stop I think I will passed to me they just what money

@smartdrivetest 5 жыл бұрын

Hi MAGIC ALKESH - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If you do what this driver did in the video, you ran a red light: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZyWpLOL357UZXU.html And have a look at this video too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8p_m6yF2avcnqc.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - you'll have a different examiner on the next attempt.

@jonajohncrizreyes612 4 жыл бұрын

hi rick what if i go in a yellow light same distance of what u shown in this video.but i already pass the roadtest im on my novice 1.just worried if thats ok or not😊

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonajohncriz Reyes - Thank you for your question. If you have your license my friend, then it's not too big of a deal. Know that there is a 2 second safety buffer from when your light goes green to when the other light goes red. You'll be just fine. All the best, Cheers Rick

@jonajohncrizreyes612 4 жыл бұрын

@@smartdrivetest ok rick got it.thank u so mich i feel relieve😊.

@smartdrivetest 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome my friend. Cheers Rick