Secrets From A Driving Examiner

Ever wondered what driving test examiners are thinking? How they decide how to mark you? What they have to do on a test? Here's your answers!

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[wrightwoodwork]

It all comes down to the basics of making the examiner feel safe and simply showing youre ready to be on your own

[captainsmashypants]

As an ex-examiner myself. Lovely to see an honest and open representation of the current examiner thinking well both of you

[arsendjuric]

I just passed with 0 faults, just came here to say your videos helped a lot and a massive thank you!!!

[xnkxd]

i love this video. jason has common sense that i dont think us learners are used to eg his opinion of a 6 point check. its nice to see another perspective!!

[SamilyRose]

Thanks Francis and Jason. This is so good to know! Also, Jason's accent is one of the best accents we have in this country, love it.

[Bulelwakoko]

I think i smiled the whole way through this video. Jason is just good vibes all round. Thank you both 👌🏽

[ricardoportwood]

Great to get tips and hear from an actual examiner! Makes the learning and passing journey easier! Thanks!

[alisont]

Jason reminds me of my examiner, mine really put me at ease and we got chatting away and found out we’d worked in the same area and probably met each other in passing. I clarified before I set off if it was ok for me to acknowledge/thank other drivers or if he’d do that (was told to drive safely and control the car) Found him so friendly we even had a few jokes and the test flew by and I was so calm. I think we had more banter as I was an older learner so we were a similar age. I thanked my examiner for being so nice after I’d found out I’d passed🙂

[Bloodrayne]

Wow that indicator noise would drive me mental

[Caposway]

I passed two days ago with 12 minors. Your show me tell me questions absolutely helped me thank you sir

[Tikerbellx]

OMG I've laughed so hard at him talking it out whilst doing 19m/h on a 30m/h zone 😅! This was brilliant to watch! I have my test coming up on Friday. Praying all goes well 🙏🏾

[hudders]

Still feels weird seeing my town on youtube. Not used to it 😂 I'd be interested to know if I'd pass one of your mock tests if youre here again (already had my license a couple of years)

Also love the common sense. "Were you intending to drive on the pavement? Well, why do you need to check it then?" Abandoned the 6 point check my instructor made me do long ago. By the time youve checked all 6 on a busy road you'd never get out. In front, road side mirror, road side blind spot and away

[acefromspace]

I had the same conversation with my driving instructor. She mentioned that if there's no one around, you don't necessarily have to indicate. However, I pointed out that it could be worse if you miss someone and don't signal. We both agreed that it's probably best to indicate every time, especially during the test.

[jes]

Did my test yesterday at Morden only to end it by pulling up in front of you filming a video. Was such a surreal moment passing my test in front of the guy whose videos helped me pass!!

[michelleatkinson]

Can we have more of these clips Francis and Jason?

I have passed my test many moons ago, I like watching this channel though so I will continue to watch.

[bhold]

I know it was a joke, but I defo did a hill start on my test in Milton Keynes. Just cause we have roundabouts doesn't mean they're all flat (also some of them are light controlled and you endy up stopped on a hill)- plus the test isn't in the city centre and is actually in Bletchley and surrounding areas. where there is a very tricky set of roundabouts

[lewispole]

Francis I passed yesterday and your videos helped me massively - especially the ones in west wickham!

[Stone]

I have had pupils fail for not doing a 6 point check when moving away, it was marked as a serious for accumulation of minors. That would tell me it depends on the examiner and at the end of the day it is safer to do the check than not do it.

[oluwatosinoyelowo]

I like the way Jason makes driving test seems easy for new drivers.

[jartuo]

the road will slightly curve left, but not a 90 degree turn, just a slight turn, where there will be also a choice to go straight or perhaps turn right.