I passed my road in my third attempt thank you 🙏

"Your job is to take away the examiners right to fail you." A great line right there!

Just passed my road test! Best tips don’t overthink... and most importantly relax. You’ll pass with flying colors

I passed my test today on my first try & these are my tips. 1; STAY CALM, you would be surprised how much a few deep breathes can do for you. 2: Try to drive to your test or atleast try to drive before you take it. 3: Always make sure to shoulder check, it’s better to shoulder check more rather then not shoulder checking at all. 4: pay attention to the speed limit & how fast you are going. The reason I say this is because it’s the easiest points to not lose. 5: As Rick has suggested in videos, BACK IN to your spot at the registry if there is designated parking. It will be easier to just pull out rather than backing up. 6: If you feel like you’ve made a mistake or notice you have, DON’T DWELL ON IT! Almost everyone makes a few mistakes & it’s expected. Just focus on the rest of the test. For all you know the examiner didn’t even notice. 7: BE CONFIDENT. You can do this. & you can pass. If I can YOU can! 8: practice practice practice. Best of luck to you all.

“It doesn’t take any time out of your day to be nice to other people” 🥺. Literally the most helpful video I’ve seen

I see the goodness alive in this world. This man spent his time, kept speaking for almost half an hour and kept exerted for the benefit of others and without any greed. Hats off for such great people.

I just passed my road test after failing two times. Here are the Lessons I learned: • Drive yourself to your road test! If that’s not possible, warm up an 30-45 minutes before you test. Being in that car mindset is very important to help calm nervous. • Take your test at the same location if you do fail. The test might be the same but it will feel familiar • Practice your driving on the roads near your road test! • If you cant get a driving instructor, watch youtube videos on road test in your state/province or city. • If you can get a mock road test, i recommend doing it ( you can ask the instructor if they think you are ready, and if they say you are that’s definitely a confidence booster) • If you are worried about a skilled maneuver like Parallel parking or bay parking, do it every single day until you never make a mistake. Or do it till you know how to correct your mistakes. • Don’t think about the things you do wrong on a road test! It will just lead you to do the wrong things! Instead of saying “ Don’t forget to stop at a red light” say “ I’m remembering to stop at a red light”. • Lastly, remind yourself you are a good driver cause you probably are, mistakes happen. Failing a road test just means you need a little bit more practice and the more you Practice the better driver you will be. Whenever I get scared in the car I tell myself “ I’m a good driver, what i’m doing is not wrong”. Might sound dumb but if your a Anxious driver, it helps!

Just came here to say THANK YOU!!! I did not enroll in any driving school. My husband taught me how to drive but you taught me all the specifics and how to do it better through your videos. I passed my G2 license here in Ontario, first take, thanks to you!!!! I cried happy tears. This means a lot to me and my family. Now, we can do 2 things at the same time and I don't have to rely on my husband for all our errands. Thank you so so much!

You’re like calm dad I never had 😂 my dad is very intense and short tempered so I watch your videos so I can hear someone teach me in a calm manner 💛

“If you make a mistake keep going!” Literally got me through my road test today! Thanks for all your videos

I passed my driver's test today!!!! I am so excited, and my family is very proud. I studied and practiced but your videos helped so much. Thank You Rick! Continue these awesome videos. Keep teaching us how to be a safe driver. My younger sister is next on getting her license and I am going to show her your videos.

"it doesn't take any time out of your day to be nice to other people" - one of the most Canadian things ever said

Taking it tomorrow lol I’m spooked Edit: just took it and passed. Best feeling in the world

Who's watching this before their test?

I passed my road test first try!! I’m a first time driver at the age of 26. I didn’t enroll in drivers ed, my husband was the one who taught me patiently. Thank you so much for all your help, Rick. This success would not be possible w/out all your important tips. Thank you!! Thank you!! 😊

i just passed my driver’s test on the first try today! thank you so much for your videos, they really helped me be a better driver!

HAHAHAHA im so nervous! but calm . just remember Whatevers meant to be will be. think about all of your next moves calmy, apply your knowledge and do what they ask in a safe manner. lets go!!!! if youre reading this you will pass, sending u good vibes. UPDATE I PASSSEDDDD!!!!!

watched this in the morning, went home with my license! good luck to you guys!

I AM FROM THE U.S. AND I PASSED MY DRIVING TEST ALMOST FLAWLESSLY (I ONLY GOT 2 ERRORS ON MY EXAM) AT MY LOCAL DMV!!!!!!! I AM NOW OFFICIALLY A LICENSED DRIVER!!!!!! YOUR VIDEOS HELPED ME SO MUCH WITH LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE AND PREPARING FOR THE TEST!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO ON YOUR CHANNEL AND PLEASE DON’T STOP TEACHING OTHERS ABOUT HOW TO BE AMAZING DRIVERS!!!!!

I watched your videos to help me prepare for my driver's test (In addition to practicing with a local driving school) and I passed on my first try yesterday with only one point deduction! Thanks for your help, man.

Thanks mate. I managed to get my license today

I passed!! I swear I looked left and right so many times to make sure the driver was sick of being sure I was being cautious. My score was 92; docked points for being too close on the driver's side in reverse parking but otherwise good!

I just passed my first road test yesterday after being terrified to even try for over 15 years. I still can't believe it's true! I watched so many of your videos to prepare myself and cram the week before so it was fresh in my mind. I never believed I would be brave enough :) thank you for all the information and tips and good luck to everyone here preparing for your test. And It doesn't matter if you fail; what's important is that you were brave enough to DO it.

"Your job is to take away the examiner's right to fail you." I still remember I kept saying the same myself yesterday while doing a road test. I am falling in love with Rick's video. :) I will keep watching all those videos to be a good driver.

39 years old, too phobic to drive all these years and couldn't find a professional teacher for a "mere" class seven training. These videos are priceless. I cannot thank you enough. I just passed my 7. Finally!

I have once failed my driving test 7 years ago and from that I have lose all my confidence driving... But this month I have decided to give it a try again! I have been watching your videos for the past few weeks and keep practising and practising and guess what! I have just passed my driving test today! Thank you so so so much for all the useful tips!!!!!! Will keep watching your videos to improve my driving skills!!!!!

I just want to say thank you sir! I just passed my driving test this morning after watching your video a million times up to last night! Thank you! Thank you!🎉🎉❤

I passed my road test at first attempt. Thank you for the video guide!

Today, I just passed my road test. This is my first try. Thank you so much!!!!!!

I just passed my test this morning!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Watching this video gave me confidence, I passed road test the first try today @8:30am … I did the deep breaths & didn’t focus too much on my mess ups . So glad!!!!

Hi, i passed my road test,, Thank you very much , You are spreading positivity, that's how people like me get wings

Hi Rick! I have my test scheduled tomorrow and am an extremely nervous person. It took me years to reach the point of being able to book my test and feel comfortable driving. I am of course very nervous about my test tomorrow, however I did get myself an instructor for a few practice runs and for a mock test right before the test. Your KZfaq videos are the best to help out someone like me with extreme anxiety as I always need to feel prepared 100% as to not be nervous. Your mock test video has made me feel so much better. I’ve watched it a few times and pretended I was the one driving, practicing my step by steps. Looking forward to watching more of them to prepare. Thanks! You’re helping lots of people!

Watched this the night before my test, today was my test and i passed!! Very nice vids

just passed my drivers test yesterday here in california. big thanks to you, Rick, for teaching me almost everything i know about safe driving :,) could NOT have done it without your videos.

I just passed my restricted test first time thanks to you. you helped me a lot when my driving intrustor failed to teach me, thank you so much your videos are very helpful. I passed with 2 minors both relating to mirror checks. keep up with the good informative videos.

update: I PASSED !!! thank you Rick !!

I just passed my test today!! I'm so happy and these videos helped me SO much. I love this channel!

I am so happy I found your channel. Did my test today and passed after binging on your videos! Anyone trying to get their license!! This is the guy!!!

I just wanted to stop by to say thank you and to let you know I passed my road test today on my first attempt! The instructor even complimented me on my driving, especially my shoulder checking, and said she was happy to see how serious I take safety while behind the wheel. Thank you very much for providing all this great information!

Just passed my test today after watching your videos for two days before my test. Thank you for helping me get my mind straight and getting myself prepared and calm. I failed my first test months ago but finally passed today. Such a relief for me to finally get my license esp during this pandemic and lockdown

Just got my licence! Thanks for the video, it really calmed my nerves for the test, to know what to expect.

5 years and counting, your videos are still ever-green and helpful. I took my road test today and passed it on the first try. I owe the parking especially to your videos. Thanks!

I would just like to say I literally had no driving lessons and watched your videos and practiced 3 days before my g2 test and I passed w a near perfect score and the instructor gave me creds for lightly touching the curb with uphill/downhill parking. THANKYOU❤️ these vids helped so much

Passed my Class 5 GDL on 28 Oct 2020. I have gained a lot from this channel and really appreciate that. All my questions were clearly answered and it really helped. A must follow for new learners and drivers.

Because of you. I’ve gotten my license. Thank you so much !!!!

I know this is a little bit late but I want to thank you very much, Rick, for the "Pass your driver's test the first time course". I was able to pass my road test last September 26, 2023 in just 1 take here in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. The instructor told me that his rating sheet was very clean because I was able to perform the road test flawlessly. Thank you for all the videos and guidelines on how to properly drive especially here in British Columbia. More power to you, Rick. May you help more drivers pass their road test the first time.

Did my first ever road test today in Vancouver, BC and passed with flying colors! Thank you Rick for the tips, it really helped a bunch, especially for my nerves!

Hi Rick! my man! I passed my test today. Over the moon about it, your videos helped and guided a lot. You're helping millions.

Passed my test today, these videos helped out alot. I did pretty poorly on my parallel parking, but my instructor said my blind spot checks saved me.

After I watched this video a few hours away from my driving test, I finally passed my first try! Thank you for a very helpful video!

These videos have been my go to, I just took my test an hour ago and passed first try! Thanks for the help, definitely review this before going guys, remember to relax, don’t be nervous, when passing or turning make sure you physically move your head so they can see it and you don’t get marked down. Keep to the speed limit and don’t be so nervous that you go really slow. Always know where you’re going before you make a turn and know who has right of way always.

Just had my test here in melbourne last friday and passed on the first try. Its only here that i really understood the "mirror-indicator-headcheck" explanation. Videos helped a looot

I watched this video for about 2 weeks and saw the real benefit. Now I have recommended it to my wife as well. She is watching and very pleased. As the video title says, I passed the driver road test the first time. Thanks for everything. Rick.

I passed road test at the first attempt. I watched your three to four videos and I passed with first trial..thank you so much for your useful tips. Like signal..mirror and shoulder chk ..and thts it..all done !! Thx again ..

Watched this video as I was practice driving before my test and I passed my class 5. Thanks

Passed my test today literally watched these videos nonstop ! The test isn’t hard if you have had experience behind your car good luck to everyone

I took two road test. The first was on 02/09/18 and I failed for multiple reasons despite having practice. First, when I turned right, while there was a bike lane, I failed to look over my shoulder. Second, my parallel park, while was ok, was far from the curb, and the third was because of steering control, poor maneuvers, which I couldn't see how my maneuvers could e bad until I had taken time to review after my road test was done. When I failed, I was upset and it took me time to calm down and reschedule for another road test a month and a half from my first one. On 03/20/18, I took my second road test. Before the road test, I took on more driving lessons and I took the results of my first road test to strengthen and look at everything that I was added points for. I improved on my turns, my maneuvering had improved, and my parallel park had improved to. I want to also say that while the parallel park is tricky to do, it was easy once you understand and know what your doing. I've seen in general how to do it and tried, but I learned how to do parallel park my own way when I followed everything except that I make one revolution to the right before backing up and align my mirror with the taillight of the park car, then one revolution to the left and look at my right mirror and see if I get close to the curb. When I get close to the curb, I then stop and turn the rest of the wheel to the left and found myself at a nice gap that is about 4 to 5 inches from the curb. I practiced and learned to look over my shoulders of when I'm about to turn, and one more to just before I make the turn. I also learned from videos here on KZfaq from other instructors, including Rick from Smart Drive and practiced those skills during my driving lessons. When I went to the road test site here in Laurelton, Queens New York after I did my final driving lesson on that same day as a warm up, the stress levels were high. I was nervous as I was before , but not as nervous as I was the least time. I stepped out of the car, but not allowed to go far away from it, to let the cold air cool my nerves and saw the line all the way down the park lane that they were using for the road test site. One by one, everyone was called and I was hoping to not get the same examiner from the first road test. She was critical and made me nervous. But to my surprise, she was there, but she was taking attendance for those coming to take their test. I remembered her face and I have quite a good memory LOL! When it was finally my turn, my examiner was a guy, male, african-american who kept it professional and didn't make me nervous. You might say he was in the comfort zone in my book but kept it professional and didn't say a word throughout the road test. When I went into the car, the first thing I did was put on my seat belt. My nerves were suppressed and I was somewhat calm I made my adjustments from my mirrors to even my seat. When he told me to start the car, I started it and said "Whenever your ready and is safe, please pull out." I started with putting my brake on the brake pedal and starting the car. I placed the gear into drive, one revolution turn to the left, mirror check, shoulder check towards my left to check on any on coming traffic. When it was safe to do so, I pulled out. I made a right and signaled, mirror check, and shoulder check, and just before I was about to turn, I shoulder check again and safely executed the turn. This is how I made my turns throughout my second road test (a video(s) that I learned here from Rick on Smart Drive). I followed all traffic signals and signs. Then came the parallel park. When he told me to parallel park at a vehicle he picked, I signaled and aligned my mirror to that car. I could tell that it was the see length as the car I was i and carefully followed the proper procedure of doing a parallel park. Signal, align mirror to mirror and hold your foot on the brake, one revolution to the right, shift gear in reverse, mirror check, shoulder check, and safe to do so, release the foot on the brake. I followed everything perfectly, and I thought I heard something and felt a little thud. I thought I hit the curb, but I could tell that I didn't and when I turned all the way to the left and released the brake, I was still going back and found myself at the same good distance as I was in my parallel park. It turned out I went into a pot hole and not the curb. Then I finished the parallel park when I went forward and secured the vehicle. Afterwards we pulled out when I reversed and then set the gear to drive, signaled, one revolution to the left of the wheel, mirror check, shoulder check, and release the foot off the brake when safe to do so. Then straighten the car and proceed. Then we went to another area and did a three point turn. I pulled over safely, i signaled and followed everything, but one minor wrong I did. In my practice, I'm perfect with a three point turn, but my nerve struck me on a part is after I reversed after checking for any oncoming traffic, I was about to signal and turn my wheel all the way to the left, and checked traffic, but released my foot off the brake when I realized the gear was still in reverse. Luckily, I realized this quickly and put my foot back on the brake and corrected it. I once again check for any traffic and proceeded to straighten my car and move forward. We went back to the site, and of course while still following everything that I was doing and I made a safe stop and secured the vehicle. He the pulled his little computer out and for that short moment in my head I knew this as going to determine whether I passed or failed. The drum roll in my head started to play: PASS OR FAIL. When I heard that little computer printed out my results and the paper came out, he said "You passed." I turned to him and said, "I passed?!" and he repeated himself saying you passed. He told me to sign at the line and I saw that I got 20/30 on my road test. I saw the line and saw that this paper will act as my temporary license and my photo license will come i the mail. I turned over and shook his hand and even high five him. I did apologize and told him that I know you were keeping it professional, but I was so happy. he understood and left. The moment that I heard him said that I passed, my nerves stopped and that feeling crept in and I felt happy. I gave my instructor the thumbs up and that feeling felt surreal. I did it. You felt that you went from being a learning driver, now, you earned the right and privilege to be behind the wheel on your own. I was so happy that my instructor had to pull me out of the car from the drivers side because he had to get somewhere. I gave those who were waiting for their turn for a test, the thumbs up and told them that I passed. When he drove me home, I couldn't believe it. I did, I did it. I wrapped the receipt around my permit and even kissed it. I actually did it, I passed. As I said that i got 20 out of 30. Two minors that I did. The first 10 points was the poor decision in traffic and it was because I was in a two way road in a residential area where I saw a truck and I slowed down and moved aside to let him passed. He was waiting there and I was uncertain if he was coming down, the examiner told me to go down. I knew it was from that part and the time, my nerve struck me back then. The second was was from the three point turn to where I made the error of keeping my gear in reverse as I mentioned before. Other than that, I did exceptionally well. I thanked my instructor and told him that I'll continue calling him for more driving and highway lessons. When I went inside my home, I found myself in a state of excitement. First, I would like to thank you Rick on your advice for the turns and for your videos that helped me get my license. I also would like to say is that for those who just got their licenses, even if you passed the road test and earned it, keep practicing in the residential areas and take everything from the lessons you learned and practice with them. I choose to do so, even after I passed and wouldn't mind paying for more driving lessons and then highway lessons. I would also say, keep practicing with the instructor and get exposed to moderate and heavy traffic, and different weather conditions. The same with the highways too. You wanna make sure, with an instructor that you want to not only develop those driving skills under different conditions but to get the feel of what to do. So even if you don't have your own vehicle, you can still have the option of doing more driving lessons and highway lessons from a driving school. I would also ask if they do parking in the parking lot too as I would ask my instructor if he does that or if he could make an exception. Good luck to everyone who's going to take their road test. If you fail, do't worry, its not the end of the road. You may feel upset, but don't give up. Look at everything the examiner had marked and keep practicing. And practice after you get your license and follow up on everything. I'm sorry for the long story in the comment.but I wanted to share everyone my story of what I went through. Good luck.

Rick, passed my drivers test first time because of your videos. I’m not a new driver either! I was living abroad during the pandemic and my license had expired. My state laws made me go back and take the written test, get a permit, and take the road test again. Too bad they couldn’t make me 16 again. I only passed cause I watched this video and the auto fail video. Thanks for the clear teaching techniques and information. Drive safe everyone.

Just passed these videos helped big time

My daughter after losing her driving privileges 2 years ago followed your instruction on how to drive during a road test and passed with flying colors. Thanks so much for the great videos.

Road test is booked for October 20th. When I get in the car with the instructor I'll remember that my job is to take away the driving examiner's right to fail me. Thanks for the great video!

As much as I owe gratitude to my driving instructors in practice I must also thank you for showing the quirks of passing a road test on first attempt! I’ve been following your channel since before getting my 7N up to getting my 5 which I got just this morning, passed both first time. Thanks once again, have a great day sir.

I just passed my class 4 road test after watching your videos. They were even better than the driving lessons that I had paid for. You are very clear and informative and I thank you for providing these videos so we all can learn. Thank you Rick!

I was so nervous to take my driving test, I would watch your videos when I was feeling unsure and your videos were the only thing that helped my anxiety and made me feel better. I scored a 100% on the test and despite my anxiety and shaking my examiner said I did very well and must of had a lot of practice. Also your parallel parking video with cones was the only video that helped me and I got it first try on the test

I just want to say a big thank you for all your videos. I passed my driving test this morning watching most of your videos. I will still keep watching your vids. More power,Rick!

I take my test tomorrow morning I’m so nervy!! But I’m manifesting and putting out there that I will pass so🤞🏻🤞🏻

I watched this video like 3 times before my test and passed. Thanks for the help 🙂 👍🏾

The 3 point turn gets me, I never had to do this in 35 yrs of driving. I just go partially into a driveway and out again.

I passed mineeeee 2 days b4 my birthday im so happy

I PASSED MY LICENSE TODAY BECAUSE YOUR VIDEOS HELPED ME A LOT! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

i love u man, i passed. god bless u

I binge watched all your videos and this morning I passed my driving exam! Thank you for making them, they are all extremely helpful!!

I've been feeling anxious for my upcoming driver's test and I will be doing it this morning. I'll let you guys know if I pass. 👍🏼 Edit: I passed this morning and good luck to the rest of you! Anxiousness is natural and you just got to stay focused on what you're doing.

Hi Rick, I passed my road test in one try here in Alberta. I'm a novice driver and your tips helps me alot. Thank you so much and God bless abundantly.

I have been watching your videos, getting practice in when I could. Your videos are amazing! just got back not long ago from my road test and PASSED first try!!! has been my goal plan - one and done!!

I just passed my test today. Thank you for all the help! What a great Christmas gift :)

HEY DR. RICK!!! I PASSED MY ROAD TEST TODAY!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE!!!

I was only able to practice like 4 times before my test today. 3 from practicing once per week for 3 weeks and then the couple of hours before my actual behind the wheel test. I was nervous because prior to the test, i was still doing some mistakes. I watched a few videos from this channel the night before and it helped me motivate myself to get past it. I got a couple notes but regardless I was able to pass, and it would not have been possible without these videos. Thank you so much.

Thanks to this video I passed my test today. Appreciate the help.

My daughter watched this before her test yesterday and passed on the first try, it helped her with her confidence, thank you

Mister thank you again I passed my tast today 07 28 2022 God bless you

I passed my test thank you Rick with all your videos ... it was a 20 min driving test

This video may be old but boy is it helpful passed my road test today and I’m gonna give most of the credit to you videos thank you so much for helping me.

I take my road test tomorrow I am so nervous but these videos have been helping me I really hope I pass I have spent so much money on lessons. I am hoping my parallel parking goes good I am nervous about that

binged watching your videos, tomorrow is my test so I'm nervous however I'm determined to pass.

Hi Rick, I don't how to thank you, I pass my class 5 test on the first attempt, while I was scared as shit. I watched this video multiple times, to learn from your driving and think like you. It helped me to pass even though my instructor explicitly said "I will only give you instructions and no small talk". He put me down for not enough shoulder checks which amazed me since I shoulder-checked a lot following your advice, but they were still under the violation threshold. Thank you man, you are amazing

Passed the road test first time today. Thanks to these videos.

Yes!!! I passed my test today!!! I'm so excited!!!

I know there are many teachers out there but I must confess “ YOU ARE THE BEST”.. most of what I learnt from you, I wasn’t taught at my driving school. I did my exam today here in Canada, Quebec and I passed effortlessly....

Hello, I came upon your videos as I was about to take my road test. I watched the most pertinent videos and practiced your techniques in parking lots and quiet streets. You gave me a lot of confidence. I especially love how you tell us that we need to be empowered and it is our right to take away the examiner's right to fail us - I know I paraphrased that wrong, but you get the idea. I had my road test this morning and I PASSED! Just wanted to say thank you - anyone who wishes to learn all the tips and tricks and be empowered will be greatly appreciative of your videos as I am today! Thank you so much!

Bro you are a homie I took my road test for the first time yesterday and I PASSED!

I have a solid genuine testimony to share. After watching the above video, exactly two times, 8 hours prior to my driver's license road test which was at 0945hrs yesterday morning 26th June 2019, I overcame all my jitters and anxiety issues, and consequently I did well in my test. For the first time in my life I am now a happy licensed class B vehicle road user and my life will never be the same again, thanks to you Smart Drive Test Team. God bless you all.

I watched this video 4 times leading up to my G2 test today, including once again last night. Remembered to breathe like you said the whole way through, and passed first try!! Thanks so much for your content, Rick!!

I just passed my test, first try, I binge watched on this videos all night and they were really helpful

I passed today!!

I passed my road test today. Took it in the pouring rain too but I did it! Thanks to you and your videos!

I gave my exam a month back and failed (all maneuvers were perfect; but the instructor mentioned I was not doing the shoulder check enough and failed me for that). I wish I had seen this video earlier. Thanks for making such an elaborate video.

Yesterday I passed my road test.Thanks to all members of Smart Drive Test.Specially I want to thanks Rick August.His videos on KZfaq helps me lot.

I defeat my anxiety,nervous and fear😎 Just got my road test yesterday,sept 14. 9am! I passed!!