I respect the fact that you went from Colchester to Scotland Richard
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I love going to Scotland. No chore for me.
@lesa1378
Жыл бұрын
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@lloydgriffiths1847
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving As someone from somewhere near Glasgow, that’s a nice thing to hear! Been to the harbour in Mallaig for the boat over to the Isle of Skye. Lovely part of the country.
@a.i.l1074
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving especially that part of the country. Harder to get me to leave!
@artemkatelnytskyi
Жыл бұрын
Over twenty hours worth of travelling for a video. Thanks, Richard. Nice drive!
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I did a 2 hour lesson the morning before I drove up there. I was in the car from 07:15 to about 21:00 from memory.
@artemkatelnytskyi
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving i admire your dedication!
@freddiekb1004
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving Wow, impressive! That's a lot of effort for 1 video :) enjoyed it, thanks!
@Orion3T
7 ай бұрын
I sat my test on the Isle of Arran in the mid-90s. There were no roundabouts, no traffic lights, no dual carriageways. I seem to recall doing more than 1 maneuvre though, I think I did reversing around a corner, parallel park, 3-point turn and an emergency stop. Not sure if they changed the test since or if it was to compensate for the otherwise less challenging driving, which I vaguely recall being told. My parents bought me Pass-Plus lessons on "the mainland" after I passed, I still remember elements of those lessons to this day as it was the first time I encountered any of the above. I would advise anyone who passes in similarly rural areas like seen in this video to do the same.
@mrbayd3069
Жыл бұрын
Literally just passed my test on my first attempt ! Wouldn’t have been able to do it without your videos. You’re a legend mate !
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@lm971120
Жыл бұрын
For people thinking it’s very easy to pass there (I think the majority of top ten pass rate are in the highlands and islands of Scotland), there’re plenty of documentations of people travelling up, spent loads on accommodations etc but still failed. It’s not as easy as it seems (it’s just difficult in a different way), and I think good part of the reason more people pass is their familiarity of the area (since there’re not many road to drive around). As for the lack of other road users, since I do quite some hiking in the highlands, I can attest these roads can get very busy, particularly the early morning (with the big lorries rushing to make delivery/ferries elsewhere), and especially during the summer (tourists, some have no idea how to use a passing place, some even park in there. In addition plenty of slow moving traffics like cyclists, tractors and some camper vans). On top of that also wild animals (had two close encounters with deer myself - no rhinos so far), and weather can get seriously bad with an excess of standing water (poor drainage and surface in general) and very poor visibility at bits.
@shaun__3
Жыл бұрын
I'd say the type of people who would travel dramatically far for a test here are alligned to the type of people who would deal badly in those situations. If a person lived in Glasgow this wouldn't be too much of a commitment, but do a journey say from Colchester, there'd have to be a big reason why they'd do that.
@ConfectioneryCorner
Жыл бұрын
An easy place to pass is Llandrindod Wells. 2 roundabouts and 1 set of traffic lights. Nearest bike school is over an hour away, so you need to bring your own bike. Tests are every few months.
@sebb8789
Жыл бұрын
I think if you feel like you need to travel up to the highlands to pass a test then you're not ready to drive hence I wouldn't be surprised that people who travel up there make up most of the failed percentage. In all honestly I find the concept of someone who clearly isn't ready to drive travelling up to the highlands for hours and spending money on accommodation just to fail within the first 10 minuites of the test.
@scottmaciver8948
Жыл бұрын
Familiarity is definitely an aspect, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides there were 3-4 test routes and by the time of my test I had done them all to death. The only unique challenge would be the single lane roads with the passing places.
@Isochest
Жыл бұрын
I would say for anyone booking a test here to get familiar with country roads near to home and then travel up beforehand. It's different from city driving
@1mgvideo
Жыл бұрын
I've often wondered what a test would be like in the Highlands as there are so few hazards; no roundabouts, dual carriageways, busy town centres, traffic lights and so on. If someone passes here, I feel sure they would find it a nightmare driving in a busy urban area. I can't understand how the four failures could do so in this area. Probably looking at the magnificent scenery instead of the road - only joking!
@christiantaylor1495
Жыл бұрын
They forgot their glasses!
@xcf5587
Жыл бұрын
Tbf a lot of people fail at random mistakes, like they don’t see someone at a crossing or something.
@lvpvsmalvm522
Жыл бұрын
I live in Inverness - capital of the highlands. We have many roundabouts, traffic lights, dual carriageways, and a busy city centre lol
@foryou6888
Жыл бұрын
@@lvpvsmalvm522Plenty of roads to enjoy outside of Inverness though.
@frglee
Жыл бұрын
'Drivers would find it a nightmare driving in a busy urban area?' Quite the contrary, I think. With badly maintained and 'cart-track' style single track narrow and winding Scottish mountain roads and poor weather conditions, especially in Winter, you've got to be doubly careful and very considerate to oncoming traffic. Plus there may be animals (or rocks) on the roads, and forestry trucks and tourist caravans to negotiate.Traffic lights and dual carriageways are a doddle after that. I learnt to drive on holiday in Ardnamurchan, a peninsula on the West Coast of Scotland in the 1970s which had really terrible roads then - locals said that if you could drive there you could drive anywhere! Shortly afterwards, I passed my driving test (in Wimbledon!) first time.
@techgamer1597
Жыл бұрын
Props to you for driving all that way to make a video.
@lulliballoo6475
Жыл бұрын
Passed my test first time today with 5 minors! I was an extremely anxious driver, no doubt your channel has been a gem to me, thankyou Richard ❤
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
@maiden5427
Жыл бұрын
You guys are lucky, Here we are only allowed 2 minors and I failed last week.
@Ky-xm7tc
Жыл бұрын
@@maiden5427 2 minors?! Where are you at?
@maiden5427
Жыл бұрын
@@Ky-xm7tc Namibia. We do a Yard test first (reverse bay parking, parallel parking and 3 point turn) and then a road test. 3 strikes and you are out!!!
@Ky-xm7tc
Жыл бұрын
@@maiden5427 wow that’s crazy difficult. I would never be able to pass that lol. Good luck on your next test. 👍😁
@GamingGrenade1
Жыл бұрын
Doing an 1100 mile round trip to make this most definitely deserves a like
@dylanmeyer6614
11 ай бұрын
Durness is fantastic also. Sandy beaches with rocky outcrops. There is an artists village and a limestone cave accessible from the beach. Epic scenery.
@thomas_youe
Жыл бұрын
Just passed today, 3 minors, absolutely binged you videos the past week, not sure I would have passed without them!
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Congratulations on passing!
@sylviesymons
Жыл бұрын
wow tom!! such amazing news 🎉🎉🎉
@rossgoodley5176
Жыл бұрын
The A830 is a fantastic driving road. Most of it is good for the full 60. Some of the twisty bits really keep you engaged.
@LAMO0212
Жыл бұрын
At 19:15 it becomes a 5mph zone. You then proceed to do 15 mph before the junction, and as high as 18 after! Aside from this mistake another fantastic video, thank you :)
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's not an official 5mph speed limit.
@KindredBrujah
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving How do you know whether a limit is official or not? Is there an easy way?
@aaronmwilliams3933
Жыл бұрын
@@KindredBrujah says on the sign the enforcer
@MJPage
Жыл бұрын
Passed my test in North Scotland, I could drive 50 miles and see one mini roundabout and a pelican crossing. I was there 25 years, then I moved here to the West Midlands 😱! I watch your videos to get some confidence to drive in urban areas and loved this one it was like going home 😍. I will drive round the country roads no problem but get me in town and I can't wait to get out. Think I need some city lessons
@xcf5587
Жыл бұрын
Guess I’m the complete opposite as I live in very busy London but also reasonably regularly drive round other big cities. I have found many of the Northern cities like Manchester and Birmingham are a joke to actually get into the city, lots of big roads and about 8 slip roads to look out for, but aren’t too bad in the actual center. London I find is easier than them. In general though I actually find most drivers in busy areas, particularly London are actually more courteous and have more patience than they do in more rural, smaller areas.
@ivandavies5242
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I live in Fort William and am taking my test there this month... if I fail then I will book one in Mallaig 😂😂
@Imransavage3
Жыл бұрын
Been watching ur channel it help me to pass ur honest and teach better than most Instrucors
@scottmaciver8948
Жыл бұрын
I passed on the Isle of Lewis a few years ago, similar sort of roads to this with nothing much to contend with. I have driven in major cities since moving off the island, but I remember the first time I drove in Glasgow and I was constantly on edge having never been taught about certain road features beyond the theory. A lot of people I know refuse to drive unaccompanied off the island, one has to wonder if there is an element of danger allowing people to pass in these places despite never having seen a motorway, multi-lane roundabout or even something as mundane as a box junction on the basic island road layout.
@justanotheryoutubechannel
Жыл бұрын
You’ve got a good point, but I can see why they let people pass. If you’re gonna live on a little island like that which doesn’t have those elements, then you don’t really need to know how to handle them to drive, and it wouldn’t be easy for them to learn to handle those elements by travelling to the mainland. Maybe they should implement a tiered system where people who learn on these islands get a limited license that doesn’t allow urban driving, but at the same time I can see why that would be really annoying to people who would need to take a second test.
@minimaxi802
Жыл бұрын
Mallaig, a small village in the Scottish Highlands on the sea, no traffic lights? The nearest town is Fort William about 45 miles away. Glasgow is about 150 miles, and Inverness about 100 miles.
@sukumarray6291
Жыл бұрын
Excellent driving , I also see your all videos, I respect you..I also have car licence, I have passed driving test 2022. Thank you very much. I have learnt many tips from your driving. I hope more from you.
@Gavin-my6jb
8 күн бұрын
Funny how the road markings on a quiet Scottish road in the middle of nowhere are much better and clearer than the ones on the video of the test centre with the lowest pass rate which was in a big city like London Scotland has some of the best roads in the UK not just for driving on but also how well maintained they are
@SulphurS16
Ай бұрын
I live in Shetland which has very similar roads, i love driving where i live
@wilfbm9067
Жыл бұрын
If ever in mallaig I would highly recommend taking the train instead of driving, it's absolutely stunning.
@KindredBrujah
Жыл бұрын
Think that route takes in the Glenfinnan Viaduct (a.k.a the Hogwarts route), does it not?
@wilfbm9067
Жыл бұрын
@@KindredBrujah thats right, if you visit during the months of may-september you can ride the line behind a steam locomotive as well!
@cameronleehorace
Жыл бұрын
I think instead of worrying about the test pass rates at certain centres you should focus on being the best driver you can and enhance your skills and confidence. That is the only way that will make you pass the test. There was always this talk around bad test centres and examiners that will fail you for no reason but I think the only way to pass is to demonstrate the skills required to drive safely.
@tee-why422
Жыл бұрын
Passed my test recently thanks for all the help!
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@lm971120
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh only suggested you come up as a joke, didn’t expect you to ACTUALLY come (tho know you'd planned it anyways but just want to say this)! But it seems like a good trip for you. On the speed point I didn’t realise it till I drove in England, where everyone seemed so patient. In Scotland it’s very common to see vehicles (esp. panel vans, even vehicles owned by gov authorities) speeding, like at the bit of straight where you nearly missed you turn. I’ve been overtaken so many times for doing the national speed limit on a straight road (they can’t catch me at corners tho). For the bit with green paint on the road, I think it’s to protect school pupil to get the school safely instead of just a cycle lane (but it will help with those cycling to school) as I’ve seen them elsewhere in Scotland and it was right outside a road to a school, but locals do correct me if I’m wrong
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Don't worry, I already filmed this 6 weeks ago. I usually work 6 weeks ahead for my videos.
@cabottaxi
Жыл бұрын
You should try driving in the Aberdeenshire area. Oil money means big bucks and young men equals boy racers on the A90
@Sam-nr2jt
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always Richard! Always learn something from your videos. Could you possibly do a video on hill starts please 🙏
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I have a playlist on hills. Here is one video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/sGmZuqCthqulmYo
@mydogeatspuke
Жыл бұрын
Hill starts are the same as any other start, you just need to give it more gas before you lift the clutch from the biting point.
@KindredBrujah
Жыл бұрын
@@mydogeatspuke The steeper the hill, the more gas, yep. If the hill is crazy steep you might need to bring the clutch up a little further, but you're covered there with the extra gas - not too much risk of a stall.
@MrPaulc222
Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful part of the UK and I haven't been up there since I was a kid, but I did go as far as Edinburgh about twenty years ago. It would be even farther for me as I'm in Sussex.
@freddiekb1004
Жыл бұрын
This video really makes me want to go on a road trip up to Scotland and just enjoy the scenery!
@jayeshramsurroop4763
Жыл бұрын
I got my driving license yesterday 😬 thanks for your tips and explanation
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on passing!
@mdnahidn
Жыл бұрын
*If everyone could have been honest like you!*
@twozerouk
Жыл бұрын
A few parts of your video were on the original road which before the improvements were a bit of an epic from Fort William!
@joblow3748
Жыл бұрын
Just passed with 5 minors, largely thanks to your incredible videos. You're a phenomenal teacher - keep it up!
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@mtbmadman187
Жыл бұрын
Passed today! Thanks for the help.(10th march)
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on passing!
@Zacksleeps
4 ай бұрын
are there other test centres that have nearly as high of a pass rate that maybe aren't QUITE so hard to get too (and with such infrequent tests) from London? I'm guessing somewhere else in Scotland?
@kayleighwall6706
Жыл бұрын
I was really hoping a rhino would start wandering down the road 🤣🤣
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
😂
@tombartram7384
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Might book my retest there. Probably bribe the examiner too, just to make sure.
@BsktImp
Жыл бұрын
Can you expand on when to use the horn on, Richard? Some instructors have said to use it when approaching the brow of a hill or when road narrows with a closed exit like at 15:25?
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
Use it when you think it will help people notice you. Check rule 112 of the highway code for specifics. I may make a video in the future.
@Dan45_5
Жыл бұрын
Hey, I own that t-shirt too!
@soso-sae3702
10 ай бұрын
Is this the postcode Community Centre, and, Morar, West Bay, Mallaig PH41 4PX
@Crivicus
Жыл бұрын
They probably would have failed you just for the chance to fail someone there for that sharp brake before your turn. One aspect to driving in a test is potential miscommunications in directions so such a thing happening is possible, especially for a nervous person taking a test. On the other hand any instructors in the area probably know the test routes better than anyone, potentially including the examiner, and will prepare the student driver for it really well. Beautiful place though, so I hope you enjoyed the trip and your time up there.
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
On a test I would have driven passed the road instead of braking hard.
@Hotoadle
Жыл бұрын
Completely wrong. The candidate would be able to ask the examiner for confirmation and then the examiner has a choice, they get swept into a driveway or help the candidate find the junction. Alternatively, the examiner might be minded to say something like 'To avoid missing the turn please take notice they've recently splashed some paint on the road for you'. Why the agro? It's an easy mistake and if you drive mainly in town easy to forget that the entrance to the pub is always wider than the road.
@Crivicus
Жыл бұрын
@@Hotoadle Not sure what is completely wrong here, perhaps we had a miscommunication, but I was just saying it is possible. Examiners are people and can make mistakes and have their own thoughts and pressures too and a learner nervously taking a test is much more likely to misinterpret or mishear something. Yes a decent examiner would probably pass him or be aware of his distractions and give a hint or reminder beforehand but you cant guarantee that. Richard (Conquer Driving) is right in that it would be safer to continue down the road and await an opportunity to turn around or a further instruction from the examiner during a test.
@Hotoadle
Жыл бұрын
@@Crivicus Examiners always look after themselves. It's not kindness on the candidate but more the pita from having to go 'wrong' down a 20m road with no safe turning place for a dim-witted learner. Add that to the stress of the day and they'll do all they can to keep the learner on route. One shitty road and a driver intent on using the portholes as target practice and I'm sure you'll get the picture. Yes, poor communication. RF said he'd carry on, I presume he was saying he'd go past the driveway as that was the point of confusion. If you've ever driven in the countryside and miss your turn you don't keep on going unless you're a complete Muppet.
@DashDriver-z1r
Жыл бұрын
Minehead in somerset closed due to a crazy high pass
@aqeelahmad4171
Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna try my luck here 😂 soon
@jackdoesstuff9033
Жыл бұрын
Driving instructor Tom Scott. yes
@soso-sae3702
10 ай бұрын
What’s the post code of this area pls Mallaig is not spelt Malay that’s wrong spelling thank for video
@maxstanley4152
Жыл бұрын
Do a test at Dumbarton test centre
@КадзуоЯмамото
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Just wonder if the hardest or easiest driving test in the country is in Northern Ireland or Shetland. Would you still drive to there for filming test routes?
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I don't think my budget and time would make that. Great Britain and Northern Ireland driving tests are run by a different agency.
@evehosgood
Жыл бұрын
I live in the town with the highest pass rate in wales, the town of Barry that has a pass rate of 64.8%. Not sure why, it does get quite busy here, currently has a 5-6 month wait for a test and it’s kind of a commuter town for Cardiff that’s only 6 miles away. Anyway, I’m learning here, got 15 hours under my belt now
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's intersting. Thank you.
@KindredBrujah
Жыл бұрын
I think the rhino is probably a Highland coo.
@endlessfun888
Жыл бұрын
Well I had to say thank you for the sacrifice.....
@a.i.l1074
Жыл бұрын
My mate passed his test in Ullapool on a Sunday. Nobody on the roads, very similar to this. Terrible driver apparently
@ConfectioneryCorner
Жыл бұрын
Another easy place to pass is Llandrindod Wells. Did my bike test there a few years ago. Nearest riding school with motorbikes is over an hour away. Just like this place. You need to take your own vehicle because no schools will help you because of the costs. There is two roundabouts and one set of traffic lights. It's basically a guaranteed pass if you can get there. Because its so much hassle they will basically pass you as long as you don't make any serious mistakes. The test location is piss easy tbh. Highly recommended.
@samiace7924
Жыл бұрын
Any chance of giving this route another attempt?😂
@bradshawsfunchannel534
Жыл бұрын
Skegness is very very easy to pass
@Aj-qy3kg
Жыл бұрын
Gotta say you do some traveling,keep up good work 👌👍 another grate videos... please everyone you to subscribe to this channel you learn so much.
@luchoy6517
Жыл бұрын
High pass rate because of less traffic on the route?
@asimplecheeseburgerwfries469
Жыл бұрын
What about the 5 limit at 19:17, would you have failed for that?
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I didn't even notice that. Well spotted. I think you will find that's not an official sign. I don't know of an official speed limit that's less than 20mph in Great Britain. These very low limits are usually on private land like entrances to business car parks etc.
@asimplecheeseburgerwfries469
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving That's interesting. I'm not from the UK so I assumed it would have been treated the same as all other limit signs. But if that's not an official sign does that mean it's not enforceable? If the property owner were to witness someone doing over their posted limit could they do anything about it or is the limit treated as more of a guideline?
@how_about_naw
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving my instructor said the same thing. A few of our test routes encompass an weirdly laid out Asda carpark which is marked as 5mph. Says its advisory but with a good reason... busy, super narrow and lots of pedestrians. Apparently I wouldn't fail for going a bit over but it's not suitable for much more than that anyway.
@ChrisChronos
Жыл бұрын
@@how_about_naw If its not official then it can't be lawfully enforced, however if they put it up there's probably a good reason why 😋
@geoded
Жыл бұрын
My partner passed here and eh, let's just say it showed for the first year or two after she passed 🤣
@geoded
Жыл бұрын
Although ironically I passed in one of the hardest in Glasgow and then immediately didn't drive for a few years so lost most of my skills. C'est la vie. Love your channel!
@oschwald9784
Жыл бұрын
small sample size
@HEKVT
Жыл бұрын
I think the pass rate is so high because the examiner doesn't want to travel there more than once per month. :)
@aprilsummers6447
Жыл бұрын
I know this is a joke but... I think if you failed up there you'd have to wait at least a month for the next test. A few months wait would be lucky too as I doubt many people would cancel their test.
@-.-_._.
Жыл бұрын
You look like Jack Joseph
@stevenuibhist
Жыл бұрын
THATS NOT HOW YOU PRONOUNCE IT.
@evanmacdonald9632
Жыл бұрын
MALLAIG 😂😂 no way
@autisticlogistics3713
Жыл бұрын
2:52 not sure how they pay for parking but continues to drive past a ticket meter.
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if they have an arrangement for driving tests so that pupils don't need to pay is what I meant.
@autisticlogistics3713
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving Likely not.
@thegrandmuftiofwakanda
9 ай бұрын
You failed. I think you should surrender your license and re-train.
@rajsmith3417
Жыл бұрын
You obviously didn't do any research into why there is such a high pass rate in Mallaig. And the reason for the high pass rate is that Mallaig and District have an excellent Driving Instructor who knows what he is doing. You would have failed for 2 serious faults. The first was the right turn from main road into side road and I couldn't believe it when you said " its ok to brake hard if there are no cars behind you" what utter rubbish. What about the skid risk? 2nd serious fault was when you failed to stop in time when the other vehicle came close to you when the driver was reversing. You also need to buy a traffic sign booklet so you can identify a sheep. Total rubbish!!!
@nathan_scofield_ynwa
Жыл бұрын
Your opinions are of course greatly welcome, however a little more respect towards him and a less aggressive tone in your comment would be appreciated by all. He is correct with the breaking one, he is an instructor after all. The second one could have been a fail, i think it would be down to the examiners interpretation.
@GearGrinder1133
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Richard. I have the press contacting me tomorrow as you have actually made it possible to be one of the UK’s youngest bus driver. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t know how to even drive a car! I never had professional instruction. Just a car, some L plates and my sister in law. I passed my car test first time in May 2022. Then I had no luck with any of my previous jobs so I decided to train to be a bus driver (we all laughed at first) but as soon as things got real (me passing my bus theory and hazard, then CPC and my test) my family were so proud. I’ve even had numerous compliments from my passengers at how smooth I drive compare to the other bus drivers
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's really nice to hear! Congratulations on passing and good luck with your new job!
@HaydnG266
Жыл бұрын
Oh shit I read the article about you earlier. Congrats!
@TheTonytiger89
Жыл бұрын
I saw you on the news! Great work mate!
@ChrisChronos
Жыл бұрын
Don't suppose you're Luke? 😅😅
@GearGrinder1133
Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisChronos nopeee I’m someone else I’m not in the news as of yet
@GDKepler
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing a map of test rates in England and noticing that the highest passrates were in the Scottish highlands, I thought "there's no way he'll go all the way to Scotland to do the opposite video" ...
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy seeing the Scottish Highlands so it didn't take much thought to decide to make the video.
@fsbayer
Жыл бұрын
Just FYI Richard, it's pronounced "MALL-ig" (with Mall pronounced as in Pall Mall), not ma-LAIG :)
@henning8737
Жыл бұрын
Love how much effort you put in your videos. Traveling through the entire country, just to show us a driving test is very cool. Appreciate it.
@sammckinlay4821
Жыл бұрын
For somewhere with such a high pass rate, it’s not actually the easiest test in the world. Got a lot of very narrow single track roads, can be very difficult if there’s oncoming traffic. Then again those that take the test in Mallaig are very used to these roads
@fibrown444
Жыл бұрын
I'm a non-driver (I don't see with my right eye), but finding videos like yours really interesting. In the 90s a friend was learning to drive on Skye, in those days there was only one place for parallel parking so people would get a friend/family to park in it so became an automatic pass!
@ricequackers
Жыл бұрын
The Scottish Highlands is definitely one of the last places in the country where the majority of people actually know how to drive fast yet safely on 60mph single carriageway country roads. Yes, they do tend to break the limit fairly often, but they time their overtakes properly and pull over to let others pass as necessary. The rest of the country has too many who happily putter at 40 mph even if it's safe to do the limit (then they barrel through a 30 mph village still doing 40 mph), along with many doing dodgy overtakes to get past the ones doing 40 mph. The worst bit is that it's usually older and presumably more experienced drivers who drive like this (often with the catchphrase of "it's a limit not a target") instead of making progress properly.
@evanmacdonald9632
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention tourists who brake at empty roundabouts and drive 23mph on 60 roads. Oh not to mention they’ll get infuriated when you attempt to pass them because god fobid anyone get to where they need to be in half decent time, It’s not personal, I just want to drive the speed limit. 50mph in the summer time on highland A-roads honestly feels like a treat 😂
@NeneAlokasBlog
Жыл бұрын
Off to Scotland for me 😂
@faiz7180
Жыл бұрын
This place looks so calm and beautiful. Seems like the best place for my introvert self to live at.
@xcf5587
Жыл бұрын
I know this is obviously a bit of a unique case, and the sample size of like 30 tests means you can’t draw too much, but it’s kind of ridiculous how 3x as many pass in some test centres compared to others. Seems like they need to be standardised somehow to account for this.
@adamcooper4891
Жыл бұрын
I passed in a semi-busy city, so I’m used to traffic. I couldn’t imagine passing here and then driving in any semi-populated area.
@uk7866
Жыл бұрын
Such beautiful scenery, the UK truly has some amazing spots
@trdi
Жыл бұрын
Many errors become serious if it negatively impacts other cars. On these roads... what cars?
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's true.
@how_about_naw
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Scotland! Being from Glasgow, I remember when my friends and I turned 17 and all the boys would be booking tests in remote places. Limited road furniture and low numbers of routes made for higher test pass rates lol
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I thought this may happen, thank you for confirming that.
@DowellPa
7 ай бұрын
Seems like a very beautiful and peaceful place
@sonosus
9 ай бұрын
psst... us Scots pronounce it Mal-igg (accent on mal), and mo-rar (accent on the mo)
@vildhjaerta
Жыл бұрын
Had my license for a while now but I still watch your videos, especially your car reviews on your other channel and your driving commentary!
@michaelarcher6278
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant tour of Mallaig, I was up there in June. Roads are a lot busier in the summer and in June there was a lot of road works between Fort William and Mallaig, so you where lucky🤣🤣
@MatrixFuse
Жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. I've been saying I'll visit the Highlands for years now but have been put off by the drive time, but after seeing this I'm more determined than ever to go, it looks like my version of heaven. P s, I said in your last video that the next one would be the highest pass rate, called it! 😄 Awesome drive, but sadly no rhino sightings though 😢
@Spiritedrogue
5 ай бұрын
What a beautiful place to drive. 😍
@ambiva
Жыл бұрын
ah the port town to Isle of Skye, and you drive past the Jacobite steam train (for Harry Potter fans) terminal , so memerable. Didn't know it has a test route 😂😂
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that about Harry Potter.
@Mortarion6666
Жыл бұрын
can't stop laughing at the rhino warning 🤣
@HasanAli-dz3jf
Жыл бұрын
Love the dedication 👏
@Gr0nal
Жыл бұрын
That looks like a really fun drive, though as a learner or a new driver I think I would have been a bit nervous along a lot of that without adequate preparation.
@leannewright9686
Жыл бұрын
Doing a test here would be so scenic and peaceful just what you need when stressed but I do think having mine in a busy city added all the realism of everyday normal driving
@Bullabee
Жыл бұрын
This famous socks again 🤣
@bri5201
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, just wanted to say thanks for what you do on here. I passed my driving test zero faults today. Watched a lot of your videos
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
@robinrai4973
Жыл бұрын
Driving up to Scotland soon, those roads look beautiful!
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
They are!
@ItzLogan07
Ай бұрын
Hi Richard, what a video, love the commitment to make it too. I’ve got my test on Wednesday in Bishops Stortford, but even if i pass i’m definitely gonna keep watching your vids. Top quality stuff, keep it up mate
@daviemac9925
Жыл бұрын
I'd pass you for that Richard! You'd have been told the turn was coming. You'll have to come back at the height of the tourist season!! PS Up here we usually just say Mal-ig!
@evanmacdonald9632
Жыл бұрын
So Mallaig is pronounced ‘Ma-lig’ with an upward inflection on the ‘Ma’ and a downward inflection on the ‘lig’ sound. Morar is pronounced ‘mo-rer’ same tone as Mallaig
@ConquerDriving
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@evanmacdonald9632
Жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving No worries, I’m local to there. Also regarding the locals speeding, we have a shortage of gatso speed cameras and the like up in the highlands. Actually I don’t think we have any fixed cameras other than the A9 and a small section of the A82, Camera vans are few and far between. Drivers will consequently tend to treat roads like race tracks just because there aren’t really any consequences.
@Alex-cw3rz
2 ай бұрын
When you were talking about speed, it made me think what would it be like doing your test in the Isle of Mann where there is no speed limit outisde the built up areas.
@SirDamned
Жыл бұрын
On my motorcycle test in Gateshead I had back to back rush hour traffic, I then had someone drive across a grass verge across a pedestrian path then onto the road from a petrol station forcing me to perform a quick shoulder check and dodge her, instructor behind me didn't even make a peep over the radio. Then there's test centres like this. (car was a woman in a white range rover, wish I was making that up, I'd also have accepted bashed up black straight through pipe '04 ford focus with a burberry cap as a substitute for that off road manuever)
@mornwind318
Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the most beautiful places to take a driving test, ever. Just wow. Unfortunately I wouldn’t trust my skills driving on the “wrong” side. :P
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