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Following the response to my roundabout video — and what a response it has been — I want to address something.

The phrase “what the locals do” was poorly chosen and I understand why it became the focus of so much debate. It implied local habit over professional reasoning and that was never my intention. With hindsight I should have been clearer.

What I should have said — and what I believe — is this. In the absence of road markings, the Highway Code asks you to use the information available and position appropriately for your exit. My choice of the right hand side is based on over 22 years of professional observation at this specific junction, including the risk of being misread as turning left and the potential for vehicles to undercut on the inside. That is risk assessment, not local custom.

I stand by my positioning and my explanation entirely.

One thing I didn’t address in the video — and several people asked — is how I teach learner drivers at this junction. That’s a separate conversation for another day.

Thank you to everyone who engaged, challenged, agreed and disagreed. This is exactly the kind of conversation road safety needs more of.

Now, can someone please ask the council to paint some lines.

Meta glasses, a roundabout and 18000 views about how to to do a roundabout.

🚗 DRIVING MYTHS: Time to put a few of these to bed...

Our recent “how to” videos have now clocked up over 20,000 views and one thing became clear in the comments…

There are still a LOT of driving myths doing the rounds.

So here goes:

❌ “You mustn’t cross your hands when steering”
Reality: The examiner isn’t marking your hand choreography. They’re looking for smoothness, control and safety. If crossing hands causes loss of control, that's the issue — not the hand position itself.

❌ “You must always use your handbrake every time you stop”
Reality: Not every stop needs the handbrake. The key is being secure and in control. Traffic flow, gradients and the length of the stop all matter.

❌ “You have to make mirror checks really obvious”
Reality: Don’t perform for the examiner. Check mirrors naturally and at the right times. Looking in the right place is more important than acting for the audience.

❌ “Touching the kerb is an automatic fail”
Reality: Not automatically. Gently brushing a kerb isn’t ideal, but mounting it, hitting it heavily, or causing risk is a different story.

❌ “The examiner wants to see a cautious driver”
Reality: They want to see a safe driver. There’s a difference. Driving too slowly, hesitating unnecessarily or avoiding decisions can cause just as many issues.

❌ “If you go over the speed limit you fail”
Reality: Briefly creeping over by 1–2mph while correcting speed isn’t the same as driving along ignoring limits. Context matters.

The problem with driving myths is they create nervous drivers who spend more time trying to remember internet rules than actually driving.

What myths did YOU get told when learning? 👇

From 12 May 2026, important changes are being introduced to how you can change or swap your driving test appointment. You’ll need to contact DVSA directly, and your driving instructor will no longer be able to change your test for you. Make sure you understand what’s changing—read the full guidance here. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/swapping-your-driving-test-with-another-learner-driver -to-swap-your-driving-test