Driving instructor tests TikTok followers’ knowledge with obscure signs and rules of the road
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Driving theory exams can strike fear into the hearts of anyone learning to get behind the wheel of a vehicle.
But a driving instructor reminds us that just because we passed our exams doesn’t necessarily mean we remember everything there is to know about driving safely and responsibly.
A driving instructor for nearly a decade, Pin Binning has gained online fame by polling his students about the intricacies of the highway code, with one million followers and 45 million likes on TikTok alone.
In one video, he asks a student what the meaning of three red and white marks, which are shown next to the clip, is
In another post shared on TikTok, the instructor asks his followers to find out which sign indicates that pedestrians may be crossing the road
His videos have left even the most seasoned motorist scratching his head with nagging questions about what certain road markings mean, the differences between pelican and puffin crossings, car tax filings and dual carriageway etiquette.
In one video, he asks a student what the meaning of three red and white marks, which are shown next to the clip, is. One of the white boards has three red lines, the next two and the third just one.
The student is stunned at first, but the answer soon becomes clear: the markings indicate to the driver that he is approaching a hidden level crossing.
In another cutscene, he asks his student what ‘kick down’ would be used for in an automatic transition car. But the student gets the answer wrong and needs to be told the correct answer.
And in another post shared on TikTok, the instructor asks his followers to find out which sign indicates there may be pedestrians walking along the road, causing chaos in the comments section as followers duke it out over who was right.
The popularity of the videos indicates that many aspiring drivers and current drivers still need guidance on the finer points of the code.
A driving instructor for nearly a decade, Pin Binning has gained online fame by polling his students about the intricacies of the highway code
His videos have left even the most seasoned motorist scratching the head with tough questions
Research has shown that only a third of British drivers would pass the theory test if they did it again today. And a 2018 survey of 2,000 road users suggested that 89 percent had little or no knowledge of road signs and highway rules in other European countries.
Italian road signs proved to be the most confusing, followed by those in Portugal and France.
How honestly would you answer Mr. Binning’s tough questions? Find out below.
1. What color does the green signal follow at a puffin crossing?
A) Solid red
B) Blinking orange
C) Solid orange
D) Flashing green
2. What would you use ‘kickdown’ for if you were driving a car equipped with an automatic gearbox?
A) Gradual braking
B) To improve fuel economy
C) To activate cruise control
D) To accelerate quickly
3. What do you need when you apply for renewal of your motor vehicle tax?
A) Valid insurance
B) The chassis number of the vehicle
C) The handbook
D) A valid driver’s license
4. What should you do before turning right on a dual carriageway?
A) Position your vehicle well to the left of the side road
B) Check that the median strip is wide enough for your vehicle
C) Stop, apply the parking brake and select a low gear
D) Make sure you leave enough space for the vehicle behind
5. What is a cover page?
A) A document issued before you receive your MOT certificate
B) A document issued before you receive your certificate of insurance
C) A document issued before you receive your registration document
D) A document issued before you receive your driver’s license
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