Talk to Yourself & Pass Your Driver's Test :: Running Commentary

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0:00 Talking to Yourself Like a Crazy Person
1:00 Learn Any Skill Faster with Self-Talk
1:45 Running Monologue
2:10 Example of Running Commentary
2:50 Stopping Correctly for Driver's Test
4:05 Pedestrians
4:55 Looking Far Down the Road
5:30 Correct Stopping Position in Traffic
7:05 Changing Lanes
8:25 Turning Right
9:18 Moving Slow in Traffic & Keeping Space
10:02 Talking Through Left Turn
10:40 Smart Points to Remember
11:15 Use Running Commentary on Driver's Test
12:18 Question for Smart Drivers
13:01 Blooper
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Talking out loud and doing running commentary will help you to learn faster, regardless of what skill or ability you're learning.

And especially when you're learning to drive! A running monologue will reinforce the skills, abilities and knowledge that you need to successfully learn to drive for the purposes of passing a road test.

Studies have shown that when a student conducts the task and talks while doing the task, she/he retains 90% of the information that is being taught. In other words, students learn faster by both doing what they are learning and talking about the skills, abilities and knowledge that are being put in place while learning.

The amount of information that is retained is also significantly higher when talking while learning. Over a longer period of time the skills, abilities and knowledge about a subject are retained for a much greater span of time.

When learning how to drive, talking about what you’re seeing is a key skill to passing a road test. And hazard perception is one of the most difficult skills for new drivers to learn. Because driving is dynamic, many driving scenarios are innocuous, but in other situations, on factor changes and the situation now present a danger to which the driver must put in place counter measures. And if the driver is talking about what she/he is seeing, then it is more likely that the situation will be seen as the danger.

Also, communication is another of the 4 major fundamentals of any road test. If the student is carrying on a monologue while driving, he or she is more likely to remember to signal and do shoulder checks before executing turns and lateral movements.

And speed and space management are the final 2 fundamental components of any road test. Again, when the student is carrying out a running monologue, she/he is going to monitor his/her speed at a much higher level, and therefore going to keep the vehicle at the posted speed limit or the flow of traffic - whichever is less. And the student is also going to keep the vehicle away from other road users and fixed objects.

A running commentary will reinforce the 4 basic components required for any road test:

1) observation
2) communication
3) space management
4) speed management

And when you're taking lessons from a driving instructor, the instructor knows exactly what you're doing, seeing, and recognizing. And recognition is important because new drivers must build a hazard recognition vocabulary.

Knowing what hazards are on the roadway and could potentially get a driver into trouble are keys to new drivers staying safe on the roadway.

Good luck on your road test.
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[brookbolatito]

Yes i do this but now i wont feel ashamed any longer 😄

[DorothyAllen]

I'm 56 years old and just getting my driver's licence! I start my first in car lesson this Sunday and I'm beyond nervous!! I've been watching your videos all week and want to thank you so much for having these available on line.

[JVerschueren]

I've been driving for over 30 years now and I still talk myself through situations. Not so much about the control actions I'm taking or the observations I'm making (that's just muscle memory at this point), but analysing traffic situations and prioritizing potential dangers. It really helps to verbalize things as it keeps your attention where it should be, in a way almost no other method can.

[kurtreber]

I JUST STARTED DOING THIS, and didn't realize it was a thing. I've got your voice in my head.
I would love to see MORE running narrative videos with new scenarios that sort of bring it all together.

[jerichoarroyo]

Yes, running commentary helps a whole lot. My students sometimes do the same thing and apologize too. I tell them that it's okay. Some of them are too shy and don't talk much. Most of the time I'll ask them if they have any questions. Keep it up Rick! Awesome!

[caseyalex]

When you're watching these to prepare more for your road test tomorrow! Lol

[sinneadfert]

Trainers for school bus drivers here taught us to do this. I found it very effective if I have to drive when really stressed out. It helps me focus on the road instead of what otherwise would be going on in my head.

[preetkaur]

Very helpful, thank you so so much for upload this video

[Milisenta]

This is exactly what I did during my road test last week and I passed on my first attempt! I was having a road test in a downpour so I literally had a hard time seeing and the best I could do was to show my intention to the examiner by verbalizing what I was doing and why. I believe this helped me to pass because I had room for demonstrating my knowledge of the driving theory and my humble attempt to adjust my skills to the situation:) Good luck to all who are about to pass their road test-passing it is literally one of the best feelings in the world:D

[robertorubiolopez]

Certainly is the first time I see this, and I really surprise me because I never thought that it can be possible on a road test. From the country I come from it's forbitten, so, is a great tool, and prove to the examiner that we know what we doing also make us less nervous. Personally I appreciate to much this advice. You are a great teacher!!!

[Kiyannepeppers]

I just got my L (learners) again at 21 (current age) after failing my road test twice at 17. As soon as I got to driving again I found myself doing this because I have MAJOR driving anxiety.. I'm thankful it's nothing to be embarassed about.

[russjenkins]

This was such a wonderful video, absolute wealth of information and awesome delivery as always Rick!! 🍻 please more of these commentary style videos 💯👌

[NAJ-uzsr]

Thanks Rick u make it so easy for us to understand, Thanks!

[elliepreston]

I probably should do that for my next test maybe that will help a lot

[russjenkins]

Loved the running commentary! Great learning tool, Another awesome vid Rick 💯👌🍻

[awaissallu]

I passed the driving test after so many attempts. This tip helped me a lot alongwith your other videos. Thanks.

[jerichoarroyo]

Sure Rick, no problem. Somehow I lost the message you sent me. I know you said something about coming to NY in the 90's. That's awesome. Rick, good luck with that e-book. Take it easy.

[jeffersonpetarco]

I failed twice Rick and tomorrow I am going to take my 3rd one. I don't know what to think and expect after failing twice. I admit that I am lil bit afraid of failing again. Please pray for me. Your videos helps me understand about driving. I never drive before. This is my first time learning how to drive. I am desperate to get a license, so I can take my children to school before winter starts.

[XIAOQINGYI-drql]

Hi, Rick, just come across your videos today. I have a bad day. I just canceled the road test the next day after 4 lessons from the coach coz I feel myself not fully prepared and there's fat chance I could pass. So I feel really down and don't have the confidence. I don't respond well before traffic lights, expecially right/left turns, not quick enough and forget the shoulder check. At the same time, I feel regreted not taking the chance to get the first try in the test and get feedbacks from the examiner even failing.

[justyna.]

This is awesome! Thank you so much
Is commentary driving acceptable during the actual driving test? Will it be seen as a weakness, not enough experience thing?
Thank you for your wonderful, very helpful videos 🙏