Is the Driving Test in Great Britain Rigged?
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Күн бұрынSome people believe the driving test in Great Britain is rigged and that driving examiners can only pass a certain number of people. In this video I give my opinion on whether or not this is true and I explain why driving examiners are going on strike in 2022 and 2023.
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00:00 Does the DVSA set a pass rate?
02:22 Do examiners set a pass rate?
05:14 Why are examiners going on strike?
07:56 Strike dates
09:10 Outro
@Parrotting Жыл бұрын
To anyone who is feeling down and desperately trying to pass. It’s not your fault, we are in unprecedented, messed up times. My test was cancelled on and off for 2 years. I took out a CBT and rode around on a moped for a bit (to keep my road sense during lockdowns etc.) Finally I got a chance to take my test. That day my instructor struggled to get fuel (huge queues stretching across all the roads) examiners only really had one route they could give a candidate so they didn’t get stuck! My examiner was a total dragon screamed at me and failed me 😢 no witnesses either due to Covid regulations. Then my instructor started messing me around because the test centres were writing down the instructors numbers and triggering re-examinations for them of a candidate failed. He didn’t want to risk it. I bought a banger, begged my friends to sit with me to practice, had to book a test in Scotland and transfer it over to south England using various apps to even get back on the system. I passed! The examiner was reasonable this time around. Please keep trying. Don’t dwell on it just keep going and scramble your way towards your goal. You are not alone and you can do this!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you road to a driving licence was a bumpy one. Well done for keep trying and passing.
@Patbun. Жыл бұрын
Today I had my first ever driving test. Was so nervous considering the strike announcements (and the weather. Didn't want it to be cancelled) but safe to say I passed first time with 0 minors. Couldn't be happier. Thank you for your videos, they helped me so much with my driving! I will still continue to watch them!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@JalalKhan-oo9ez Жыл бұрын
So what was it like any ice or snow...
@Patbun. Жыл бұрын
@@JalalKhan-oo9ez Not really but was extra cautious. Just made sure I was well behind any other cars and took my time!
@Grave_Walker. 4 ай бұрын
So you decided to go comment on a video about people believing it’s rigged to say you passed first time lmfao
@Patbun. 4 ай бұрын
@@Grave_Walker. I just wanted to share my appreciation to the channel for helping me with passing my test. The videos were extremely helpful and informative. It was nothing personal towards the content of this video.
@blob7282 Жыл бұрын
Passed today with 2 minors, definitely felt very lucky. I coincidentally did the same route yesterday with my instructor and I didn’t have to do any difficult manoeuvres, only a reversing 2 car lengths. Thank you for your helpful videos!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on passing!
@jamesahmed7036 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, now you can really learn how to drive, the first 6 months you'll learn more than you ever did in lessons and you'll never stop learning, but remember the basic fundamentals your instructor taught you
@sensationlive3528 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesahmed7036 work a 25 hour delivery job and speed that up to 1 month hahah
@jamesahmed7036 Жыл бұрын
@@sensationlive3528 worked 9 months of so as a delivery driver for dominos saw a lot of idiots on road
@sensationlive3528 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesahmed7036 yep 2 weeks into being a dominos delivery driver and ids chaos. Decent entertainment after 3 seconds of internal road rage though lol
@CDBAILEY Жыл бұрын
I failed a test recently during the sat nav portion of driving. I was told to turn right in 500m on a 30mph dual carriageway. I did my checks and moved to the right hand land ready to turn right at the lights ahead. At the end of the test I was told I failed for moving to the right lane too early and having a car in the left lane over (under) take me. I was doing the speed limit but seemingly failed because someone else was doing 40mph. When I asked the examiner if I'd have still failed if someone didn't overtake me he left the car. So some definitely find really harsh reasons to give out those serious driving error marks.
@baliali1119 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you don't have to wait too long for the next one. Thought they were still meant to be fair and bit understanding. Oh well you'll get it next time
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
30mph on dual carriageway?????
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
It really annoys me when examiners fail a pupil for getting in the right lane too early to turn right. When I'm driving I'll often do it 0.5 miles back if possible because I think it's safer to be prepared. It's not your responsibility if someone wants to break the speed limit. Examiners should not be blaming pupils for other people's illegal driving. However as I was not there I can't really comment on your fail, but I know it's happened to my pupils.
@MarieHannahWilson Жыл бұрын
Have you tried to appeal. I really think there should be cameras during the test
@Dayboot33 Жыл бұрын
@@juliayang3879 You'll find them all over the place in built up areas. Not unusual at all. Especially if the poster above is using the common (incorrect) parlance of calling a multi lane road a dual carriageway.
@Davros-vi4qg Жыл бұрын
No conspiracy, no rigging. Just people being people.
@thatgamingbloke2378 Жыл бұрын
Managed to pass yesterday on my second attempt (failed in July). with 2 minors. Lucky it went ahead, my test was at lunchtime and all tests before then were cancelled. If anyone is struggling, please don’t give up. In March, I was stalling 2-3 times just at traffic lights due to traffic around me. You’ve got this! Thank you for all the content, it definitely helped improve my driving in between lessons
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
@HaydnG266 Жыл бұрын
Driving Tests are only rigged when you fail, funnily enough, they are genuine when you pass. I wonder why people think that....(!) 😂
@guitarguy7847 Жыл бұрын
I have a friend who passed first time last year and he claims that until around then they had to fail so many people 😂 If examiners have to fail so many people, they would also have to pass so many. people.
@Whytea1 Жыл бұрын
nah to be fair it is rigged i drove perfectly and failed on my 1st go. and my 2nd go last week i drove much worse and passed. even grazed a curb and was convinced i had failed this one but.. i got my certificate (i wasnt complaining at the time obviously 🤣)
@guitarguy7847 Жыл бұрын
@@Whytea1 what did you fail on first time?
@HaydnG266 Жыл бұрын
@@Whytea1 If you drove perfectly on your first go, what did you fail on?
@Whytea1 Жыл бұрын
@@guitarguy7847 supposedly stopping too close to a parked van to let traffic past on a road with cars parked on both sides. i was easily over a metre away and she marked it as dangerous
@jamesdaly1111 Жыл бұрын
I remember last year when the examiners wanted to go on strike because they weren't happy with the increased schedule to clear the backlog (after months of not having to do any tests due to lockdowns, and getting full pay) 🤦♂
@Black.Sabbath Жыл бұрын
Finally someone gets it.
@tanyapavlova4758 Жыл бұрын
If the driving test was rigged, I doubt I would have passed. My examiner was very nice and helpful and even pointed out to me that i am veering slightly away from the kerb as I was reversing back, which i corrected. He didn't even mark me down for it. Passed with no faults.
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
Everybody is different, some are more kind than others..
@Black.Sabbath Жыл бұрын
"Driving tests are not rigged!" *Gives evidence that her own test was rigged*
@Grave_Walker. 4 ай бұрын
@@Black.Sabbathexactly 😂
@hyperlovesyou Жыл бұрын
i could see an examiner being progressively more scrutinising of their candidates or themselves after passing out a lot of people BUT if i was an examiner as you said i would try not to do that or i might find myself trying to pass bad drivers if it goes the other way. and pay doesn't surprise me. care workers, truck drivers the list goes on but mostly government workers. and i totally support them!
@hockeylawrence9 Жыл бұрын
Passed my driving test first time today with 4 minors. I have to say, on top of all the teachings i had from my awesome instructor, your channel has helped so much. The specificity from some of your videos does you justice, they helped me so much!
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
How was your driving test experience on snow? No snow in your area?
@hockeylawrence9 Жыл бұрын
@@juliayang3879 luckily the snow had cleared up in Farnborough. Its quite a busy town. When I got back home, we still had to deal with the snow on my street, it had froze solid lol
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
@@hockeylawrence9 You are very lucky and the examiners seem kind in Farnborough. I heard today's tests have been cancelled in my area, in fact, it's dry and sunny interval, surely some snow still left on the sides...I feel sorry for those who got cancelled today which I didn't expect...
@hockeylawrence9 Жыл бұрын
@@juliayang3879 I spent all of the morning trying to find out if it was still on. Thankfully it was! Ben my examiner was a really nice bloke, spoke very clearly and calmly, we were able to chat a few times during the test. Definitely helped having someone personable.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
@dabbyc Жыл бұрын
Last year on 22 Dec I passed the driving test because of your advice! Thank you!✨
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching!
@jonathanharpin5256 Жыл бұрын
I had never heard the "set pass rate" thing before, where I live the theory is examiners will always fail you first test to get money out of you, a lot of people genuinely believe this is true.
@TheLuke9104 Жыл бұрын
Just passed my driving test with 1 minor which was in the last 10seconds😩 have been binge watched so many of your videos the past couple days as I was nervous and come the test I was probably more chilled and relaxed then most of my lessons😅🤣 good mix between a nice examiner and all your vids, thanks for the help :)
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@pifandrei5743 Жыл бұрын
I'll tell you my opinion on it . It 100% is, as i had a flawless ride,.and wasn't even nervous. He failed me anyways. He failed me and said something about mirrors tho at any point I didn't put him or others in danger and i always checked before making a manuver , multiple times. He was having a bad day and put it all on my shoulders. The guy was a prick.
@NormanGaming196 Жыл бұрын
So you make a claim saying it's rigged, then don't even know why he failed you.
@adamek9750 Жыл бұрын
Passed my test today. Thanks for your videos, they helped a lot.
@AmmaraSHAH773377 Жыл бұрын
How did you do your test in the snow? Dfid it not snow in your area?
@AmmaraSHAH773377 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations btw ma sha Allah ta barak Allah. May it bring you ease in your life.
@adamek9750 Жыл бұрын
@@AmmaraSHAH773377 no snow, thanks for your kind words.
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
No snow in your area, wow very lucky!!!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
@destrobe4290 Жыл бұрын
Hey Richard, I’ve been watching you since I’ve started learning in June and you’ve taught me things I wouldn’t have otherwise learned from my instructor. I finally passed my exam last week with no marks, so a big thank you for your videos. They helped tremendously and I still learn new things from your new videos. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing! I was in Belgium earlier this year: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdudiLWZnpnTh2Q.html
@destrobe4290 Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving That’s wonderful, watching right now :)
@MasterTheDoom Жыл бұрын
I had the most amazing examiner on my first test, a really great guy. Sadly I failed due to an error on my half from nervousness and I fully acknowledged and accepted it. Only had 2 minors and 1 major, technically had 2 majors, but he didn't mark the second one, as I was talking to him and he admitted he distracted me by accident and it happened rather suddenly (it wasn't dangerous). I have my next test this month ( thankfully not on a strike day) and I will be honest, your videos have been a great asset to my continued learning. I am going in my own car this time, not my instructor's, as I have been exceptionally out of money waiting to start my new job. I am still going to pose with my instructor if/when I pass, as I really respect him for teaching me.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your test!
@Black.Sabbath Жыл бұрын
Did you pass?
@szariq7338 Жыл бұрын
Good, that I've passed my test before strikes in Poland. Now I can learn to drive and not how to pass the exam. Now my dad gives me a winter test. A real winter test with ice, snow and giving earfuls for going 20kph on a road, when he wanted to go slower.
@aluminium_apple Жыл бұрын
Test tomorrow morning! Wish me luck
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@DanniiNicole3 Жыл бұрын
Good video as always! 😁👍🏻 A video of night time driving would be great if at all possible!? Though I imagine it could be quite difficult filming inside the car, unless night vision was used 🤣
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
This video may help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNiGhNl31NaadKs.html
@arjunpandav7077 Жыл бұрын
The simple fact is this entire system is breaking apart. One has to wait for minimum months just to appear in a test and if he fails, it takes minimum 1 year or even more just to get a driving license. What on earth they have made the entire thing so complex and they have no solution to that? And now their very employees are going to strike? What else?
@ksspqf6016 Жыл бұрын
This whole government is braindead beyond comprehension
@charlie2834 Жыл бұрын
True but people need to stop exagerating with the wait times, initially the nearest date for an available test for me was 5 months away but I kept checking every morning and a couple days later there was an available date in february and I live in a big town
@arjunpandav7077 Жыл бұрын
@@charlie2834 Few dates are still available on short notice, like a day or two days ahead but many don't have such such arrangements to have car ready. Dates available too soon or too late are part of the problem and not a solution. Having 5 months wait too is bad and good actually. And I fail to understand why can't it be shortened. There can be n number of ways if they want to. But appears department just don't want to change anything. its not in their priority or they don't consider its a problem at all
@arjunpandav7077 Жыл бұрын
Imagine you have to wait months just to get an air ticket, train ticket or you have to wait 12 hours to enter a restraunt or coffee house. What purpose does it solve to anybody to have months of waiting period just to appear for practical test
@arjunpandav7077 Жыл бұрын
And this is on top of the fact the people are already driving under Learners license, all learner drivers are already on roads
@scarlettxo Жыл бұрын
I was supposed to have my driving test today but it got cancelled 30 mins before the test due to snow, and the next test I can get is April!!
@baliali1119 Жыл бұрын
Noo Waaay how Terrible
@scarlettxo Жыл бұрын
@@baliali1119 it really sucks
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
Which area is that???
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that. If you keep checking, a cancellation may become available. You have to check regularly over the course of a few days.
@aleksei5172 Жыл бұрын
Are winter tyres a thing in the UK? Do people use them?
@sidders5023 Жыл бұрын
So I had my first ever test on the 1st December, one minor and one serious. It was practically a perfect drive but around 1/2 into the test I misjudged where someone was going at a mini roundabout (they had no indicators on, positioned to go forwards, but they came right around and nearly hit me. Hit the brakes but it was still a serious for observations). I'm ready for my next one, managed to book one in for the 14th. Been watching your channel and a few others, and safe to say it makes me more confident and ready for the tests. Thanks for always putting out content, I think all I need to do is be more aware that people don't always abide by the rules on the road.
@kasiapetruk6730 Жыл бұрын
I honestly fear the same on roundabouts, I saw so many times someone leaving roundabouts with right indicator (so I wait needlessly) or using no indicator at all or left indicator when going still around, it is just mind boggling and you end up waiting until they pass not to risk.
@sidders5023 Жыл бұрын
@@kasiapetruk6730 Yeah, I see it a lot when I got out to practice. I've just been sitting until they leave, until I get a chance with someone who can actually use their indicators properly. It's the only way I think to drive safely, otherwise you're risking getting into a collision.
@sidders5023 Жыл бұрын
@@kasiapetruk6730 Other than that the only way to tell with those people like he said is to have lots and lots of driving experience, knowing quickly where they are going to go.
@kasiapetruk6730 Жыл бұрын
@@sidders5023 Yes, but it is tricky I don’t feel like it is my job to sit there and scrutinize driver for their wheels postion or where they are looking to guess their direction. Indicators are there to be used for that purpose.
@sidders5023 Жыл бұрын
@@kasiapetruk6730 Yep, well said. It's a shame we have to drive like that, and it's especially hard being a new driver. You might have all the skill in the world but you don't have the experience to know when to go. All we can do is take it easy and wait to be safe I guess
@jamesmazzo Жыл бұрын
I just passed my test today in ice and snow, surprisingly it went ahead. Two minor faults examiner was so nice! You’re videos have helped me so much. Much love keep up the good videos ❤
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
You are very lucky and your test center is very nice. In my area, main/side roads are cleared up but some side roads have little bit of snow and ice left...it looks ok to do tests in my view as I was driving around and no problem. However, I heard that tests are cancelled all day, not only for morning slots. I don't understand as it has been sunny and dry today. Maybe they don't want to work this week as they cancelled Mon to Wed... I'm not sure why they ask for a pay rise...in fact, they don't work hard enough....this is a joke..😄
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Great job! Congratulations on passing!
@sabirahinika8869 Жыл бұрын
Hi would like to start driving course if you in Sheffield please in box for me?
@shotglass80 Жыл бұрын
Off topic, but can you tell me which software you use to make your animations such as the ones in passing parked cars or traffic lights turning right videos. I'm trying to teach a family member and it would be very useful to illustrate roundabouts, parked cars etc. Many thanks in advance.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
It's not easy, I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects. All drawn and animated by myself, takes me a while.
@shotglass80 Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving Thanks for replying 🙂 I've seen driving instructors use apps on their tablets to show roundabouts and junctions. Can you recommend one? Thanks again, and just to say your videos are excellent.
@thomaspalmer1019 Жыл бұрын
I recall you saying in a previous video that driving examiners don't like to fail candidates because a failure means more paperwork for them (but why is this the case....?) Also, it is naturally easier and more pleasant to give feedback for a pass. So I agree with you Richard, examiners wouldn't likely fail you on purpose. Got my test in February, thank you for all your helpful videos!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Good luck! They have to explain every reason for failure, which is why it takes longer. The more failure points, the more writing.
@SkatEBraiN Жыл бұрын
On my second attempt I received one serious fault, being central when turning right out of a one way road. However on my first attempt at the same centre and the same turning I did the same thing and did not recieve a serious fault for it, hence why I repeated it thinking it fine on my second attempt. This infuriated me for weeks until my third attempt when I finally pass. But I do believe it is mostly down to the examiners moods on the day. I drove horribly in my 3rd but passed, and the examiner was a really nice guy, was chatting and made me feel at ease. The first two... Well, those words aren't to be typed here.
@Oliver9402 Жыл бұрын
Even though I like these videos I passed my test more than 10 years ago and even though it's nice to pass it's better to try and remember to be safe and responsible on the road when you are driving on your own with a full licence as this in my opinion is more dangerous as inexperienced drivers who never drove fast during their learning (for obvious reasons) may be tempted to drive more dangerously especially younger drivers. So my advice is take the milestone of passing into your driving life and continue to be cautious as you build your experience on the road and well done.
@matthews19931 Жыл бұрын
I failed my driving test yesterday for going 32mph in a 30 zone and now I have to wait another 5 months for the soonest available test date
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
You can fail for going a little bit over the limit if you're doing it often.
@alexmuircroft7191 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Fanders for all the help, managed to pass today and most of the information that helped me was due to your videos. Appreciate it and take care, Again, Thank you.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
@mariastagnonavarra5880 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Just wondering if you had any thoughts on why different areas can have vastly different pass rate?
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Some areas are more challenging to drive
@StacyOnWheels Жыл бұрын
I remember years ago being told never book a driving test just before lunch because the examiner would be hungry and grumpy and more likely to fail you and they’re happy after lunch so that’s the best time! Oh and never wait till the end of the day because they’ve probably given out all their “passes” by then and you’ll fail!! 😂
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I've heard similar many times. I'm sure they hope they have a good drive and get to pass the candidate.
@cqnzr-clipsgameplay5706 Жыл бұрын
I've heard you're allowed a break during the test, if you do, just go to a garage to use then toilet and buy em a sandwhich lol.
@chesspeese3050 Жыл бұрын
Keep going never give up I passed recently and it was my 5th time . Determination , and focus and my dream of driving kept me going don’t be too hard on yourselves trust me
@szariq7338 Жыл бұрын
I think I'd both appreciate and need a guide about recharging a battery via someone else's car and booster cables. Poland has just experienced such frosts, that my French car didn't want to start today (yeah, Frenchies are horrible in cold).
@rstopz2801 Жыл бұрын
I literally just passed my test a few mins ago, thank you very much for your videos I’ve been watching them for the last few months and comfortably passed today🥳
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
@jay9958 Жыл бұрын
I’m early 👋 I would just like to wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄 and all the best for 2023
@clover7359 Жыл бұрын
I love seeing people speaking up and say 'enough is enough' and collaborate to do something about it. The 'little guy' has been given the shorter end of the stick for far too long and its about time people start fighting for their fair share.
@3BeatsProd Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely interesting how everyone's decided they want to strike now though, cost of living crisis aside the government have been fleecing the population for years by increasing taxes and failing to increase wages with inflation
@JcDenton86 Жыл бұрын
It's such a relief that in the GB you guys are actually doing something about this situation. Here in Hungary the overall corruption rate is so high that a lot of driving tests are purposely rigged only for the sole purpose so they can rip you off to take extra hours and / or tests. Most of them are only looking for the opportunity to turn minors into majors. And it's a well-known case here, just no one does anything about it.....
@MrGeekGamer Жыл бұрын
The UK examiners are just as corrupt.
@stumpy1655 Жыл бұрын
Passed my test first time today with 6 minors thank you for your help it was very helpful !
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great news! Congratulations on passing!
@evabaker2231 Жыл бұрын
I passed my test third time 2 days ago! Your videos helped so much Thankyou!!!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@HappyRavenSomethingisbad Жыл бұрын
Passed my test first time with five minor faults. Your vids helped a lot. Many thanks.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
@jonno4316 Жыл бұрын
Good video thanks for posting. I'm an instructor of 6 years, and I've sat through dozens of dozens of tests. If it's true that tests are rigged, then I would have witnessed plenty of fails which should have been a pass. I tell you that not once have I disagreed with a test fail. Yes there are occasions where some picky examiners might award a few more minor driver faults than other examiners, but when it comes to the stuff of serious or dangerous faults they have been spot on every time. I agree about test fees. Should have been raised a long time ago. In fact I think the current £62 driving test fee is too affordable to fail so too many insufficiently prepared people repeatedly go into it just winging it.... not investing that money in training for a first time pass, instead rolling the dice for a pass until they think they can roll a 6. It doesn't work like that and never will. Get yourself properly trained into what is expected of you come the test and make sure you understand 100% how it's scored.
@unluckygamer8821 Жыл бұрын
£62 is still expensive especially for most people that hire their instructors car for an hour on top of that to nearly a £100. £100 to pass a driving test. Let alone the people that fail.
@sept836 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a winter driving vid from you if you haven't already made one!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
This video may help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atqZe9BpvN6wh6s.html
@Jc-y4 Жыл бұрын
Just passed today first time the videos really helped and made me feel confident as a driver thank you
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great news! Congratulations on passing!
@gregcollett5517 Жыл бұрын
Can you pass a driving test without ever having driving lessons with an instructor? As long as you can do what you need to pass the driving test safely
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's right. Some people have passed from practising and watching these videos without driving lessons from an instructor.
@Dtigernumber1 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I need some suggestions. I know my question is not related this video but really curious to know that when you go out of country for a few months where do you put your car key? Do you take it with you? Leave it at home? Or give it to your relatives or a closed friend?
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's up to you, I keep mine in a safe place.
@Norib04 Жыл бұрын
I had my driving test today and passed! Your videos have helped me endlessly!!! THANK YOU🎉
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
No snow in your area???
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@Norib04 Жыл бұрын
@juliayang3879 Yeah, the test centre car park was literally a sheet of ice but the rest of the roads were ok. They were only doing a few routes for the day apparently and stayed mostly in town/a road rather than country roads & used the car parks that had been cleared.
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
@@Norib04 That makes sense! In my area, we have similar road conditions as you mentioned. However, tests have been cancelled all day in fact, weather was sunny and dry. I wanted to check road conditions so i drove in the town/car park, no problem at all. I was shocked when i heard tests were cancelled. It's a shame, they cancelled tests since monday..3days! Honestly it's really bad to cancel pm slots, as it was ok to drive..no problem, even though in limited routes. The examiners don't seem to care about learners who have been waiting for a long and now have to wait more. No sympathy! 😮💨 Your examiner seems to be more sympathetic and ethical. She/he could have cancelled the tests..
@sensationlive3528 Жыл бұрын
@@juliayang3879 Scotland?
@euphoria8079 Жыл бұрын
Had my first test today, failed with 3 minors and one major. The major was because i was driving through a residential road which had a bend coming up to the right, i moved into the middle of the road as there was a parked car in the left lane and the road was clear, apparently i was somehow on the right side of the road and the examiner grabbed my steering wheel (which i don’t believe he needed to there wasn’t any danger) this was the reason as to why i failed. Personally i think i should’ve passed
@Black.Sabbath Жыл бұрын
Have you got another booked
@SL-vn8rx Жыл бұрын
I passed my test first time round. Your videos helped so much !!!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@willshimmons6516 Жыл бұрын
I failed my test today with 2 minors and 1 major. My "major fault" was by staying in the right hand lane on a 700 meter dual carriageway. There was nobody else on the road, I didn't cause and issue for anyone and I was turning right at the end of the carriageway. I think it was extremely harsh for them to give me a major but I guess it's whatever. The instructor clearly wasn't willing to let me pass.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I agree that's harsh, it is something they fail people for so it's not just your test. Keep practising and good luck with your new test.
@Black.Sabbath Жыл бұрын
So when you're turning right, you have to swerve left then right to satisfy them?
@mhoward181 Жыл бұрын
It’s a myth that examiners have a pass rate. They don’t need to. If you think about it the uk driving test is difficult to pass because it’s strict. The pass rate around the uk on average around 42%. It’s easy to fail the test because Learners get nervous. Learners make mistakes at junctions. getting a major fault is easy. Learners want to pass as quickly as possible without having enough lessons. There is so much traffic on the roads and everyone is in a rush. So you can see why the pass rate is low.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@stephen23d Жыл бұрын
Passed today, after many attempts! Over the moon. Thanks for your videos, they helped a ton.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's great! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@stephen23d Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving thanks! Do you have any videos on becoming a better driver once you've passed your test? Obviously practice (which I'm doing in my own car), but some advice would be great.
@rexmedorum Жыл бұрын
Actually the way you describe it it seems quite likely that how an examiners pass rate compares to the average will be part of their reviews. On the face of it that seems reasonable it just depends on how its handled.
@edwardtye4119 Жыл бұрын
I've got my test on Wednesday. Wish me luck!
@matthewilott8930 Жыл бұрын
Good Luck
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@edwardtye4119 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewilott8930 Thank you
@edwardtye4119 Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving Thank you!
@edwardtye4119 Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving I passed with 3 minors! Your videos helped a ton, thank you!
@Dannysdrivingschool Жыл бұрын
You just answer the question the standards have got better, instructors have got better, yet the pass rate stays the same, it’s not hard to do you take 35 tests per week and you don’t pass no more than 17 each week and you will never be questioned nobody in the job wants to be questioned so what if they get a good run of pupils 30 in a week, are they going to pass 30 .? and we are not privy to the pressure test center bosses apply the civil service is very self regulatory they scrutinised work loads daily and performance
@sanderrehepapp5219 Жыл бұрын
When I had my first driving test I was way more ready, then my second attempt, but the examiner gave me confusing instructions and I got confused and panicked, stopped at the side of the road, he yelled at me for impeding traffic and asked me to switch seats, after that I booked my next exam (3months later), drove a couple of times with my mom before the test and the examiner was nice, made jokes and gave very clear instructions, I was much worse of a driver for example:couple of very rough gear changes, a roundabout which I manouvered at almost 30mph and I didn't see one speed zone end, but I lied that I saw the school and was worried about safety driving the speed limit 😉, I passed though so who cares
@Tom-ed-w Жыл бұрын
My first test., failed for parking half on pavement when it was safe to do so, because the road we was parking on wouldnt be safe to do so for miles ahead. BUT my second test, i passed for doing 35 on a dual carriage way. Where is the forgiveness line. Why cant i pass from something so small, and learn from him saying not to do it again. The test centres are getting built up with test appointments, people are waiting half a year
@mryrius Жыл бұрын
Although it’s “safe” and people do it for allowing cars to go through very narrow roads, it’s not “DVLA safe”. It’s its own standard of driving, once you know it, you follow it. But, it all depends on what happens during your surroundings that be make or break the test and here is where examiners’ judgment comes into play.
@Tom-ed-w Жыл бұрын
i know parking half on the pavement isnt safe, but when i did it, i made sure it was super safe to do so, and enough room for a wheel chair to pass. I didnt even have a minor. Cause we all know we do it after you pass. But me doing 35 on a dual carriage way was a pass.
@Tom-ed-w Жыл бұрын
@Mr Yrius it was a 1 mile bend, with left and right cars parked on the pavement, if I parked on the road I'd be a danger to the oncoming cars, I feel tests should go by the safest option. It's some bad spots with the dvla
@mryrius Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say it’s unsafe to do so, don’t know about you but danger from a stationary parked car? It’s more of a rule at this point, and unfortunately not all know about it.
@user-mv5zt8qd9l Жыл бұрын
@Tomogochi the Highway Code tells you not to park on the pavement unless explicitly allowed by signage or markings. The driving test is (at its purest) a test of your ability to drive to and apply the Highway Code, so you failed for a flagrant rule violation. It sucks, but it goes to show how important it is to actually study the rules and get plenty of practise in (at least partly with an instructor) to avoid silly fails like that.
@adamdavey3969 Жыл бұрын
I have failed my test twice now first time for over taking a road sweeper and second for going to slowly round narrow estates which I thought was a bit harsh as there was a lot of traffic and not a lot of space but I got 5 minners for going to slowly.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that. The examiners expect you to make the most of the speed limit when it's safe. Keep practising, stay positive and I wish you the best of luck with your next test.
@garinbennett8996 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been binge watching your videos for a few days now, got my test on Friday and I’m bricking it! 😂
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@user-eh1gc7xo7q Жыл бұрын
Hope it went well
@hilzameemetal6826 Жыл бұрын
I just passed today !!thanks for all the tips really helpful!!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@garyho1220 Жыл бұрын
I want to give a big thanks to this channel, without watching I wouldn't be able to pass at the 1st time today. Thanks Richard.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! It's great to hear the channel has helped, congratulations on passing!
@easy-jay Жыл бұрын
Had my test done Friday was nervous due to strike announcement and weather as it was a bit icy thankfully managed to passed with 7 minors good luck to everyone y'all can due too
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!
@handsomesquidward5160 Жыл бұрын
What's the basis that people have to say that it's rigged to begin with?
@danielcarvajalblanco3476 Жыл бұрын
I think, dvla is more interested in help as many learners to pass their driving test. Mostly, because, more new drivers go, more vehicles is selling on the market and more road tax in a year is being paid. Helps the economy of the country. Also, for a new driver who did pass the driving licence, is only a matter of time for this driver can get more experience with driving.
@888SpinR Жыл бұрын
I feel like there's someone who has to answer for these public sector strikes, and it's not the DVSA.
@Grahamvfr Жыл бұрын
Yea I was miffed when they reduced the theory test fee, I mean come on £23! , how much revenue did they give up, which could gave used to help examiner wages.. Not that I think they are poorly paid.
@welshsectionk Жыл бұрын
Strikes are happening the day of my test. It's a bit frustrating that my test might be cancelled but I fully support the examiners. Hopefully they get offered a decent pay rise 🙂
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Good luck! I hope your test goes ahead and you pass!
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully they don't cancel tests after a pay rise..
@welshsectionk Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving Thank you!
@elimalnar8262 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Richard. I've been watching your videos and they actually improve my driving by alot. I did my test last week and failed because of the dynamics of driving, which from what I heard they fail alot of student for in my country. In my case it was starting a second too late after the lights turned green or waiting for a person to completely cross the road before driving on. Is it possible for you to do a video on how to improve this? Big thank you from Slovenia.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. If you're slow to start it sounds like you need a bit more practise, safe speed usually comes with experience, pushing yourself too far too fast will lead to unsafe speed above the ability of the driver. These videos may be intersting though: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8qEhrVzr9jbZ40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j6qjhc-Er9XVo6s.html
@danielreilly3936 Жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, it took me three times to pass my test, and all three tests had the exact same route, with the same examiner over a course of 2 months, is this a coincidence?
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure who Colin is 😄 That would be a coincidence, they have a list of routes they try to use but will skip one if the traffic is too bad. Which examiner you get is random. Richard.
@rufusgreenleaf2466 Жыл бұрын
I were always told before my test that i needed to not worry. If my instructor thinks i'm test ready then the examiner will use that and help me pass. Examiners know the stress and nerves their learners will be going through, they just aren't there to fail people when it isn't needed. It's just not ethical. So if you fail, it's probably because you yourself did. For the majority of examiners, they are good people.
@lucsiouslucy Жыл бұрын
Failed my driving test today and pretty frustrated ⁷as been waiting since June last year for this test I booked my test May last year but had to wait till September because that was the only availability but after that I found out I had cancer and then had to cancel that test cause it was too soon after surgery. So rescheduled the next available appointment which was today. I was extremely nervous and was falling apart but finally was just starting to relax after following the satnav for 10 minutes. The driving examiner suddenly asked me to park on the left in a particular space and it completely threw me off cause I didn't think he gave me enough time for that particular spot and thought if I did it I would block someone's drive. I said I can park behind the vehicle and started indicating and he completely lost his cool and said he needed me to park in that particular space and had to take a deep breath to compose himself and said never mind just keep driving when he realised he had crossed a line. I was then thinking I must of really anoid this guy like what the hell was that and was thinking I've definitely failed this test. Well because of this distraction I left the indicator on and failed the test. No other available tests and my theory certificate runs out in May. I've been driving for 2 years ffs. If I fail again that's another 6 months.... I hope I don't get him on my next test as I have no Idea why he got so angry and I still can't get my head around it.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear this, it sounds like you have had a hard time. If you keep checking for tests online it's likely you'll find a cancellation before your theory test expires. Usually the cancellations are less than a week away as most people cancel quite late. I wish you the best of luck with your health and your next test.
@kayleighjones6823 Жыл бұрын
My examiner nearly 3 weeks ago was actually one of my old driving instructors
@samixalam_ Жыл бұрын
4:42 this was news to me funnily enough😂 I wasn't given the option for my driving instructor to sit with me on the test, then again I sat and passed mine during covid Regardless, I passed in 2021 and cannot leave my car now😂 the freedom you get with driving is unparalleled
@CharleetheGiraffe Жыл бұрын
Very well explained, thank you :D
@firashnisay98 Жыл бұрын
I have to thank you for your videos, i watch every day your videos and today i got my test done YES so THANK YOU BRO
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@michaellynch1589 Жыл бұрын
My Mrs keeps failing and I don't know if it's test nerves, her mistakes or a tough examiner. She keeps getting the same examiner and fails on something different. He test centre is striking for better pay and I know if I'm losing money going on strike I'm certainly not going to help reduce the backlog of tests needing passed. So I think driving examiners will have the minimum pass rate they can get away with without being given into trouble.
@Hotoadle Жыл бұрын
It would be wise to book on a different day if the week. Examiners like to pretend that the have no ballast but they're just like anyone, they still apply the rules using their judgement. An experienced examiner will be different from a newbie. Have a look at her results, then discard. Get a better instructor.
@anaisscott246 Жыл бұрын
Hello! what is your opinion on driving your own car for your test rather than your instructors?
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I don't have much of an opinion on it, I have a video about what car you can use though: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNp_hKx1xqmpnZ8.html
@baliali1119 Жыл бұрын
You're one of the good guys👍
@thegrandmuftiofwakanda Жыл бұрын
See the Inbetweeners to see how I passed my driving test without being able to drive.
@mooseyman74 4 ай бұрын
I think they try to follow the pass rate, some fail people at the start and other occasions give them leeway at the start as they can't fail everyone at the end anymore
@alexrichardson2500 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps this doesnt count as being rigged but there are people who work for the dvla who can get you a diving test in july if you pay them direct but if you look to find a cancellation youre looking at November now
@the_other_jackal 10 ай бұрын
When I drive a perfect test and still get failed, I beg to differ. I’m on my fourth test now and I’m close to just giving up and using the bus for the rest of my life
@reecemesser Жыл бұрын
I stalled on a mini round about in my first 5 mins of my test. I recovered and passed first time.
@benjaminmorgan8282 Жыл бұрын
Ngl 62 quid for a 40 mins is a con anyway very few industries pay staff over 62 pounds an hour.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
Examiners don't earn anything like that. There is a lot of admin and buildings to pay for.
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
Understand long waiting due to backlog then a theory test certificate validity should have been longer than 2 years...
@TheShellemilyCrayon Жыл бұрын
Learning how to drive is extremely expensive already. Increasing the cost of the test will make it even more inaccessible to low income people like myself where the cost is already a massive hurdle. This is a government organisation and the government has plenty money to increase the pay of workers, the fault is in tory govt cuts to budgets costing millions across the board not learner drivers. Union strikes benefit the working class and should show solidarity with all of them, not increasing the wealth of some to the detriment of others.
@MBison-vm6gq Жыл бұрын
Failed the second I didn't know how to start the car. I'm used to keys in the ignition but these new cars don't need that. Whenever I meet my instructor I hop in with the car still running so never even crossed my mind. Had to hop out and ask my instructor. The examiner was furious and wouldn't let me know how to start it and said he'd fail me if he or my instructor started it for me. I did everything right in the exam and I could sense he wasn't happy. Driving into the test centre road is where I failed. He said I turned too far into the road instead of letting a car out first. Had to reverse a few yards to make room for them to exit. Got a major for that 😮💨. Now can't even see another exam date...
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
You didn't make a good impression from the start...😅
@MBison-vm6gq Жыл бұрын
@Julia Yang gave myself no chance 😅
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that. I try to give my pupil the key closed at the beginning of lessons so they have to open it and start the engine. I hope you get another test soon, keep checking and good luck!
@MBison-vm6gq Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving thank you 🤝
@nffctv184 8 ай бұрын
I think they are picky which may make it seem rigged. It took me 3 tries to pass. On my first go the examiner said I didn’t check my mirror properly and because of a slip road that joins onto the lane I was going in he considered it a serious fault because a car could’ve come out of nowhere. I knew it was safe and I was checking and it was harsh to fail me lol. I even bantered this girl I know. She was rubbing in the fact that she passed first try and I said “yeh it’s rigged ya know, he only passed you because you’re an attractive girl not because your a good driver 😂” (it was in good fun I weren’t being horrible)
@KravKernow Жыл бұрын
The DVSA publish pass rates for each centre; and they're all over the place. Some are really high and some are really low. It seems the most significant factor is demographics. Generally people in wealthier areas fare better. That's down to being able to afford lessons, and having access to a family car they can take additional practice in. That's much more significant than the actual test routes. So probably not worth booking a test on the Scillies just to avoid roundabouts.
@grandcanyon2 10 ай бұрын
best comment on here, taking driving test and goign to driving school cost money and time and effort, familys/people who have a car they can practice in increases their chance to pass dramatically, most of it is muscle memory and insticts. The more lessons in shorter periode of time higher chance to pass.
@DarrenAdu Жыл бұрын
Got mine tomorrow 😬
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
I have noticed tests are often cancelled due to strike or bad weather(which is understandable)despite long wait caused by backlog. However it should be compromised by giving alternative slots. Why don't they run tests on sunday? Examiners take a day off in a week day due to cancellation so they should work on sunday if weather is permitted to run tests. This is how it works in other fields. They can't have a day off due to bad weather and still weekend off? ha ha very nice job? I think it's only possible because they are civil servants, otherwise it's not acceptable in private sectors...
@marcovw6415 Жыл бұрын
the exams in the uk are dirt cheap compared to the netherlands. A practical driving test is about 250-300 euros (200+ pounds). theory test is comparable, which makes sense because it is litterally a digital test (wich you take at a dedicated centre, not at home btw).
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
Probably, you don't have to have professional lessons with an instructor? Not very difficult to pass? A driving lesson in UK costs £30-40/hour. DVLA advises to have at least 45 hours (this is average, might need more lessons for a manual car). A driving practical test in UK is not easy, so some people have lots of practice with a family car then have around 10 hours lessons with an instructor just prior to the test. This is the cheapest way to learn to drive but takes a long time to get a license...
@marcovw6415 Жыл бұрын
@@juliayang3879 yeah no you still need lessons with an instructor just like the UK. The amount of lessons and price is about the same, 43 hours on average at 47 euros average, which is about 40 pounds. The netherlands population density is about twice as much, maybe that causes a difference in driving complexity? The average passing rate is about 50%, idk about the uk.
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
@@marcovw6415 I saw some videos western europeans like french and german having a mock test in UK. They said, they never had lessons with a instructor but had many practice with a family car in their countries. 🙄 Maybe Holland is different!
@juliayang3879 Жыл бұрын
@@marcovw6415 Do you have to wait for a long time to take a test like UK?
@KILLGAMERSCOOT4LIFE Жыл бұрын
I did what my instructor had drilled into my thick head and passed first time, if you don’t have an overly critical instructor it’s going to be a lot harder imo
@Gabrong Жыл бұрын
Last time I have evaded an accident, a collision with another car, who didn't stop where he should have, came into my lane in the crossroad. Then I've failed because I did not look back ENOUGH over my shoulder before turning...
@susanjlightowler6284 Жыл бұрын
Looking to get a test date is absolutely ridiculous; over six months to get an available date!! How many test examiners are really working these days; why is it so hard to get a date to test?!
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
There were lock downs which caused a long back log of tests.
@susanjlightowler6284 Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving that's the excuse for absolutely everything these days! How many examiners are working, as it seems like the backlog started from what I see, the later part of this year!! Are any efforts being made to clear the backlog or should we just assume it will be like this until 2030?!!
@Toms_Shutter Жыл бұрын
How are people even getting tests? I've been trying for over a year to get one.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
They do become available, you have to keep checking though. People cancel and then their slot appears.
@matthewcoleman5002 Жыл бұрын
I wish they would put the examiners on overtime to get through the massive backlog. Especially during the summer when it’s light so late in the day.
@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын
They have been doing a lot of over time for a while now. The queue is long and it will take a long time to reduce it.
@matthewcoleman5002 Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving I’m surprised they only do tests later than 15:00-ish once a week at my centre. Doesn’t seem like much overtime but maybe there isn’t many ppl
@n1msu Жыл бұрын
If anything, there's more people on the road who have somehow passed their test. As somebody who worked through the pandemic; I'm seeing a lot of new drivers on the road; I was new once, but the thing I hate the most about people who are driving a 1.5 tonnes of mass at up to 100mph is the arrogance/hubris some of them have. When I passed in 05, a small car seems to be almost twice as heavy, but now for whatever reason it's normal to drive down a country road at 60 when it's -3 outside. This is something new drivers haven't had to experience the last couple of years, they don't know what they're dealing with; the worst is experienced drivers who have lost all pride in their driving. The BMW driver running out of indicator oil is no longer just for BMWs. I guess our simple government doesn't care about the fact that people who passed their test just before covid as well as all non essential workers drove for a dozen of times in a year. In Coventry, where I live I see a legit drop in driving care and attention. I could go on but nothing will change, I'll have to get used to it and I'm not perfect either.
@lidl_customer_service8955 Жыл бұрын
Tbf I do believe they try make it harder for different tests eg. Trying to make them fail.
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