0:00:02 > 0:00:05'Four children fed up with their parents' driving.'
0:00:05 > 0:00:09They've smashed it up! 'Four parents who have slipped into bad habits.'
0:00:09 > 0:00:13There, there, there, there! But you wouldn't have it!
0:00:13 > 0:00:16'Over the last nine days, they have been put to the test
0:00:16 > 0:00:19'on every element of road safety. All under the watchful eye
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- 'of our examiner, Sandra.' - That was typical Andy!
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- 'They've passed some challenges.' - Yes!
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- 'They've failed some challenges.' - Can you believe it?
0:00:31 > 0:00:36'Today it's all or nothing as they face the Ultimate Driving Test.'
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Oh, no. Oh, no!
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- There goes two melons! 'Today is the day...'- How am I meant to get past?
0:00:45 > 0:00:50'..our teams will pass or fail the Driving Academy.'
0:00:54 > 0:00:58I'm Joe Swash and this is Driving Academy. Today is judgement day.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01Nine days ago, four kids brought their four parents
0:01:01 > 0:01:03through these gates for the first time.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07Since then, we've put their parents through intense driving training.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10We want to cure their bad habits and bad behaviour behind the wheel.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Today is the big one, a chance for our teams
0:01:13 > 0:01:16to graduate the Driving Academy. I'm nervous and I'm not driving.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19'Today, our teams are going to face two super-tough tests
0:01:19 > 0:01:23'that they must pass. The Highway Quiz Showdown
0:01:23 > 0:01:26'will test how much they have learnt in the last nine days.'
0:01:26 > 0:01:28Please reveal your answers. You all got it wrong.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31'Fail this and they will not be allowed to take
0:01:31 > 0:01:34'the Ultimate Driving Test.'
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- Hold tight.- I hate this.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42'The teams must score a minimum of five out of ten on each test
0:01:42 > 0:01:44'to graduate from the academy.'
0:01:44 > 0:01:47So, teams, let's reveal who's getting what.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50'Our parents have shown signs of being better drivers.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53'But will their bad habits come back to haunt them?'
0:01:53 > 0:01:56It's important that my dad passes the Ultimate Driving Test
0:01:56 > 0:02:01so that he can prove to himself that he can be a safe road user.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04I feel quite worried about what we're going to do
0:02:04 > 0:02:07in the Ultimate Driving Test. I don't know what they'll throw at us.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11If we fail the Ultimate Driving Test, it'd be horrible.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14It's something we've been training to do at Driving Academy.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16We've been practising ever so hard.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19'Over the last nine days, our kids have been learning to drive
0:02:19 > 0:02:22'on the Academy's private roads with instructor Vicky
0:02:22 > 0:02:25'in a specially-designed dual-controlled car
0:02:25 > 0:02:29'so that they can pass on some safe driving tips to their parents.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31'When Manesha brought dad Cliff here,
0:02:31 > 0:02:33'she was worried about his speeding.'
0:02:33 > 0:02:36I don't think he should speed and go over the speed limit.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38That's why I'm taking him to Driving Academy.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41'But on day one, it was Manesha's reckless driving
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- 'that nearly ran over a crash-test dummy.'- Had to put the brakes on!
0:02:45 > 0:02:48'Instructor Vicky used her dual controls to brake and save the day.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52'Dad Cliff wasn't any better on day three's emergency stopping.'
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- Oh, Cliff!- 'And by day eight,
0:02:55 > 0:02:58'steering became a problem on the skid challenge.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02'Car control would be the key for the Purples later.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07'When Jono arrived with mum Michelle, she was a nervous driver.'
0:03:07 > 0:03:11We started off having one bump and then she had another bump
0:03:11 > 0:03:13in the same month, and now she's awful.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17'Then on day six's car control challenge, something clicked.'
0:03:17 > 0:03:19Ohh! That wasn't too bad.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24You got over this ramp of doom so well. There was no fear at all.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29'But she's still showing an alarming lack of awareness of hazards.'
0:03:29 > 0:03:32It's not a hazard. Not a hazard. No problem.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34No, I don't think so.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37'The Blues will have to overcome their poor road safety knowledge
0:03:37 > 0:03:39'to pass the Driving Academy.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42'Nine days ago, Molly was worried about Dad Andy's driving.'
0:03:42 > 0:03:45When you're in the car with my dad, you feel nervous,
0:03:45 > 0:03:48like you're going to die, because he's very dangerous
0:03:48 > 0:03:51- and he doesn't know how to drive. - 'On day one,
0:03:51 > 0:03:54'the Orange Team weren't safe or happy drivers.'
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- You're going too fast, Dad! - Ohh! We've hit one now, you!
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- You're driving!- 'But on day two, Andy showed us what he's capable of
0:04:00 > 0:04:04'if he and Molly get that attitude sorted.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07'But which Orange Team will turn up today?
0:04:08 > 0:04:11'Finally, Sarah. Where do we start?'
0:04:11 > 0:04:13She does her makeup when she's driving.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16She's like this. She's got her knees up, she's going...
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- Done.- 'Early on, Sarah brought her terrible driving habits
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- 'to the Academy.'- I can rescue this. - 'Mum's not even looking!'
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- No.- 'Knocking into everything in her path!
0:04:32 > 0:04:35'Sarah's irresponsible driving had rubbed off on Rhys.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39'Hopefully, the Driving Academy has worked wonders.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44'And if the Green Team concentrate today, they may just stand a chance.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46'We've completed all the training.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50'Later, the teams have to succeed in the Ultimate Driving Test.'
0:04:50 > 0:04:52But first, they'll need to pass this, the big one,
0:04:52 > 0:04:55the Highway Quiz Showdown!
0:04:58 > 0:05:01OK, teams, you're about to face the Highway Quiz Showdown.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05The stakes are high. You pass and you're one step closer to a medal.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09Fail and you will not take part in the Ultimate Driving Test.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13I'm going to ask you ten questions. You need to get five out of ten
0:05:13 > 0:05:17to pass. Parents, it's your question first.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21Please draw the road sign for queues likely ahead.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32OK, parents, this is what it should've looked like.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35OK.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39Michelle, unfortunately, that's incorrect.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Cliff, spot on. That's correct.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45Sarah, unfortunately, you've done the same as Michelle.
0:05:45 > 0:05:50You've draw four cars, it should've been three. Andy, well done.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Question number two is for the kids.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56When should you never cross a level crossing?
0:05:56 > 0:05:58That's where the train track crosses the road.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Could you reveal your answers, please?
0:06:10 > 0:06:14The correct answer is A, flash red.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17Unfortunately, Jono, yours is incorrect.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19The rest of you, well done.
0:06:19 > 0:06:24Which of these signs is the correct sign for no pedestrians?
0:06:27 > 0:06:32I can tell you that the correct answer is...A.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36Well done, Michelle. Yours is correct.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40Cliff, correct. Unfortunately, Sarah, yours is incorrect.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43Andy, well done. Yours is correct.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47When there is no pavement, where should you walk?
0:06:47 > 0:06:52A, on the right-hand side facing the oncoming traffic?
0:06:52 > 0:06:56B, on the left-hand side with your back to the oncoming traffic?
0:06:56 > 0:07:01Or C, in the middle of the road? Please reveal your answers.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- Teams, the correct answer is A. - Yes! Well done!
0:07:08 > 0:07:11Jono, unfortunately, yours was incorrect.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14Manesha, yours too was incorrect.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18Rhys, well done. Molly, yours was correct, too.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25A, no stopping at any time?
0:07:25 > 0:07:27B, no waiting at any time?
0:07:27 > 0:07:32Or C, no parking until after 6pm?
0:07:32 > 0:07:35Could you reveal your answers, please?
0:07:36 > 0:07:39I can tell you that the correct answer is B.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44Michelle, Cliff, Sarah and Andy, you all got it wrong.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47'It's the halfway stage and the Oranges are just one point away
0:07:47 > 0:07:49'from the five they need to pass.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51'But the Blues are a long way off with just one point.'
0:07:51 > 0:07:54Question number six is only for the kids.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57So, guys, would you like to follow me?
0:07:57 > 0:08:01'If teams fail the Highway Showdown, they fail the Driving Academy.
0:08:01 > 0:08:06'Jono need to get four of the five remaining questions correct.'
0:08:06 > 0:08:10There's a lorry behind you. There are red marks on the floor.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12I want you to place your bikes on the red mark
0:08:12 > 0:08:17that you think is the lorry's blind spot. Off you go.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21'The blind spot is part of the road that cannot be seen by the driver,
0:08:21 > 0:08:23'even when using all of their mirrors.'
0:08:23 > 0:08:27OK, guys. In fact, I can tell you that you're all correct.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31Every single one of these red marks is a blind spot.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34The only safe place to be is...
0:08:38 > 0:08:43This is a safe spot. Remember, if you can't see the driver,
0:08:43 > 0:08:45the driver can't see you.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49'So, the Oranges have reached the five pass mark.'
0:08:49 > 0:08:51Question seven is for the adults.
0:09:04 > 0:09:09'The tread is the groove on the tyre that helps it grip the wet roads.'
0:09:09 > 0:09:12Would you like to reveal your answers, please?
0:09:13 > 0:09:18I can tell you, the correct answer was A.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21Michelle, very well done. You, too, Cliff.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25Unfortunately, Sarah and Andy, you both went for B. That was incorrect.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27'Five points - a pass for the Purples.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31'Blues and Greens need two points from the last three questions.'
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Question number eight is for the kids.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Thank you very much, dummies.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59So, could you please reveal your answers?
0:10:01 > 0:10:04The correct answers is C,
0:10:04 > 0:10:09a white light at the front and a red light and red reflector at the back.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14So Jono and Michelle and Rhys and Sarah,
0:10:14 > 0:10:18you need to get at least one correct answer from the next two questions
0:10:18 > 0:10:23to go through to the Ultimate Driving Test. Question number nine.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25When driving on a dry, clear day,
0:10:25 > 0:10:29how many seconds gap is the minimum that you should leave
0:10:29 > 0:10:32between your car and the one in front?
0:10:36 > 0:10:39Would you like to reveal your answers?
0:10:40 > 0:10:44I can tell you the answer is two seconds.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49Jono and Michelle, you put down nine seconds.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53That's very safe, but it's the wrong answer.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56You need to get the next question right to move on.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59The final question is...
0:11:03 > 0:11:06Will you please reveal your answers?
0:11:06 > 0:11:08'Jono has to get this right.'
0:11:08 > 0:11:13The correct answer is...C.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16Well done, guys, you're all through to the next part of the test!
0:11:16 > 0:11:19You're a step closer to getting your medals!
0:11:19 > 0:11:21But the pressure is still on.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25The Ultimate Driving Test is going to be very, very, very tough.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34SIREN WAILS
0:11:38 > 0:11:42It's the final challenge, so we've made it particularly tough.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45We're going to chuck everything at them today. Steering, reversing,
0:11:45 > 0:11:48braking, judging speed, smooth driving and hazards.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52It's going to be a toughie so our teams better be on top form.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55'There are ten points up for grabs, one for each of the nine obstacles
0:11:55 > 0:11:58'plus a bonus point for good behaviour.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02'Our chief examiner will be sat next to them in the car today
0:12:02 > 0:12:06'so they'll have to convince her they deserve every single point.'
0:12:08 > 0:12:12'The teams need to score five out of ten to graduate from the academy.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15'Pass and their scores will be added to the points they've already earned
0:12:15 > 0:12:19'in the Highway Quiz Showdown. That will determine their medal.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22'A total of 10 to 12 points will win them bronze.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25'13 to 15 points out of 20 bags them silver.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30'And 16 points and above sees them drive away with the gold pass mark.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33'It's judgement time and the teams know it.'
0:12:33 > 0:12:37We're only getting one shot at it. I don't want to go home with nothing.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39I've got to do it for me and for Rhys.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44It's the final day and everything we've worked for is for today.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47We're going to give every bit of purple power we've got.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50We're going to get the gold medal. We can't leave without a gold.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53The tangerine dream team are going for the gold today.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55We're going for, going for gold!
0:12:55 > 0:12:57'So it's time for the Ultimate Driving Test.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01'Let's hope the academy succeeded in making them all safer road users.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04'The first challenge is the penalty boot out.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09'It tests the driver's skill at reversing.'
0:13:09 > 0:13:13So, in your own time, Manesha, start the test.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- Towards yourself. Not too much. - 'Remember, Sandra has dual controls
0:13:18 > 0:13:21'to brake in case of emergency.'
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- Good girl. Stop.- 'Oh, I think it's going wide. Hang on!'
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- Hit the post!- 'Ohh!'- It's in! - THEY CHEER
0:13:30 > 0:13:35'In off the post! That looks like a point for the Purples.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38'Next in line for a penalty is Jono.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45'Go on!'
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- THEY CHEER - Good job!
0:13:48 > 0:13:51'Great goal! But hang on, his celebrations could cost him dearly.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54'Remember, it's Sandra's decision to give him the point or not
0:13:54 > 0:13:57'and she hates hands off the wheel. Third to go is Rhys.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02'Everyone has scored so far. Where's he going? Mind the dummy!
0:14:02 > 0:14:04'Oh, no!'
0:14:04 > 0:14:07It ain't a great start. He nearly knocked down my crash test dummy,
0:14:07 > 0:14:09missed the ball and he's hit a barrier.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12'An utter disaster!'
0:14:12 > 0:14:14Take a breath and drive on when you're ready.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18'Rhys is going to have to calm down and concentrate to impress Sandra.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21'Last rookie to kick off is Molly.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24'Last time she attempted a goal, it looked like this.'
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Go on. Oh, hang on. Go on, you're going to have to now.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34Oh, no! I couldn't see what I was doing, Dad, and you put me off!
0:14:36 > 0:14:39'Let's hope things go a little bit better this time.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43'Looks good.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- Yes!- There we go, see?
0:14:45 > 0:14:49'Back of the net! That's got to be a point!
0:14:49 > 0:14:51'She's learnt so much about patience and control
0:14:51 > 0:14:53'here at the academy. Well done, Molly!
0:14:53 > 0:14:55'Next up, it's the narrow alley.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59'Sandra will be marking them on steering and control.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02'Manesha had trouble on day one with steering,
0:15:02 > 0:15:05'weaving all over the place. This is going to be tough for her.'
0:15:05 > 0:15:09Bit of spillage. You have to be ever so careful. Turn a little bit more.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14'Oh, no! Has she lost her chance to win a point in this challenge?'
0:15:14 > 0:15:16'Concentrate, Manesha.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20'Jono rarely seems to struggle.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25'And Sandra must give him a point for that. Molly next.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29'A look of concentration.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33'And she's through!
0:15:33 > 0:15:35'Rhys could have a few problems, though.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40'On day five, Rhys showed us what happens when he doesn't concentrate.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- 'Car control is not always his strong point.'- What happened there?
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- I just turned a bit too far.- 'Let's hope he's on better form today.'
0:15:47 > 0:15:51Slowly. Your way a bit. Your way a bit. Ooh.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- No, don't worry. - There goes two melons!
0:15:53 > 0:15:57'It's up to Sandra, but he may just have blown his chances of a point.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00'Now we've reached the hazard section of the course.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03'Let's see what Molly and Andy can make of it.'
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Here comes the hazard.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- That's good. - Oh. How am I meant to get past now?
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Just wait and they'll clear it up, I think.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16'This could be a tough one for the Blue Team. Michelle and Jono failed
0:16:16 > 0:16:20'the hazard Super Skills as Michelle didn't recognise many hazards.'
0:16:20 > 0:16:24Not a hazard. We can go round them, they're not running out.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27That's not a hazard. Not too bad. Not a hazard.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29'Will they do better today?
0:16:29 > 0:16:32'There goes the log.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- 'Stopped nicely.' How do you think he got on with the hazards?- Yep.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41Dealt with it. Still on the brakes. Waiting for the road to be clear.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- Thank you!- Do you think Sandra will be impressed?- Yeah, she will.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47'Looks good for Jono. How about the Green Team?'
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- Stop.- 'Ooh, ooh, he's still going! Is that another point missed?'
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- Brake lights went on quite a long time after.- Yeah.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02'Manesha's always been a cautious driver. Will that help here?'
0:17:02 > 0:17:05He might not throw it, he might throw it, just be ready to brake.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08'There it goes.'
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- She's pulled up early. - She's good at hazard perception,
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- she knows her signs, she's good at that.- Everything apart from steering.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17THEY LAUGH
0:17:17 > 0:17:21'That's three out of nine challenges completed and now it's swap time.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25'Over to the parents for the speed testing zone where they must go
0:17:25 > 0:17:28'between 25 and 30 miles an hour.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31'The car speedometer is covered up so all they have to go on
0:17:31 > 0:17:33'is their judgement. If they're going too fast
0:17:33 > 0:17:36'or too slow, Sandra won't give them a point. Andy's away.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40'Molly seems to have done well for the Oranges but this is tough.'
0:17:40 > 0:17:42Are you sure that's about 30?
0:17:45 > 0:17:51- CHEERING - Bang on 30 miles an hour! Perfect!
0:17:51 > 0:17:53'Over to the Blues.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56'Apart from taking his hands off the wheel,
0:17:56 > 0:18:00'Jono seems to have done well, but Michelle has to keep scoring.'
0:18:00 > 0:18:03This will be difficult because she's not good with her speed.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06She doesn't understand the speed of the car.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10Not too fast, not too fast! Not too slow, either.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15'23! Too slow! So no points for the Blues.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18'I'm not sure Jono was much help there.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22'Onto the Purples now. Manesha did well apart from a tiny hiccup,
0:18:22 > 0:18:26'but Cliff has confided in us he likes to drive a bit fast.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29'So has Driving Academy taught him any lessons?
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- '27! That's a point!' - THEY CHEER
0:18:34 > 0:18:36That's fantastic! Exactly what he needed.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39'Finally, the Greens. Rhys had one or two problems earlier on
0:18:39 > 0:18:42'but now it's up to mum Sarah to prove to him
0:18:42 > 0:18:45'that she's a better driver since joining the academy.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- 'She looks serious!'- Mum, only stay in first gear or it won't work.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51You're over. You're over.
0:18:53 > 0:18:58- Oh! Just on 25. - '25! Some great advice from Rhys!
0:18:58 > 0:19:01'That's just enough to score a point.' Well done, Sarah!
0:19:01 > 0:19:05Thank you very much, Sarah. Drive on when you're ready.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10'Ooh! What I wouldn't give to find out how Sandra is marking all this.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13'Moving on, Sandra's organised a very sneaky little test.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16'She's asked me to phone her
0:19:16 > 0:19:19'and test the parents' reactions to a distraction in the car.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- 'Let's see how Cliff does.' - PHONE RINGS
0:19:22 > 0:19:25There's a phone ringing but don't answer it.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28- Don't answer it, yeah. - Not allowed to answer that phone.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- Thank you.- It should be switched off.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33'Very firm. What about Sarah?
0:19:33 > 0:19:35'She's well known for getting distracted in a car.'
0:19:35 > 0:19:37PHONE RINGS
0:19:37 > 0:19:40Can we have phones off in the car, please?
0:19:40 > 0:19:44'That is a lady on a mission. Very good! Onto Michelle.'
0:19:44 > 0:19:46PHONE RINGS
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- Keep driving, Mum. - Yeah. Is it through the arch next?
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- PHONE RINGS Turn in the road section, here.- Yeah.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58'She's ignoring it. I'm not sure that's what Sandra is looking for.'
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- Could you please turn your phone off?- 'Well done, Jono!'- Sorry.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- 'Finally, Andy.' - PHONE RINGS
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- When you're ready. - Do you want to answer your phone?
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- Do you want me to answer my phone? - Well, yeah, cos it's distracting me.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14OK. So you would like me to answer it?
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- Yeah, or get rid of it or put it in the glove box.- Shall I turn it off?
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- Yeah, turn it off and put it in the glove box.- OK, take your time now.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24'He took his time there, but at least he didn't try to drive away.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26'Will Sandra take that into account?
0:20:26 > 0:20:29'Onto the sixth of nine tests, the tight turning area.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32'The parents must turn around without touching the walls.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35'Here they are all in their colour-coded windows.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39'Cliff is in the purple window. He could be out first.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42'Yep. He's over the line. I think the Blues are next.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46'Then the Oranges and finally the Greens.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49'No-one hit a wall so hopefully they've all bagged a point.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53'Next is car control. Our drivers have to manoeuvre
0:20:53 > 0:20:55'through a very tight arch.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58'Sarah revealed her true colours on this obstacle on day one.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01'She powered through, knocking the whole thing down.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04'Let's see if her attitude has improved.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- 'It's definitely tight.'- You've got enough room. There you go.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11- 'Well done, Sarah!' - She was so careful.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14Before she just used to barge through and hope for the best.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16'That's a fantastic improvement from Sarah.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19'Andy is next to face the arch.'
0:21:19 > 0:21:22Does it fit through the arch?
0:21:22 > 0:21:24'Whoa! That's tight.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- 'It's touching.' - We're good. Your side, Mol?- Yep.
0:21:30 > 0:21:35'Not only did Andy drive that well, Molly was a perfect passenger.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39'Michelle next, lacking confidence. She also knocked down an arch.'
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- You can fold in your wing mirrors. - Can I fold wing mirrors in?
0:21:43 > 0:21:46Do what you would do in real life that would be sensible.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- If you'd like me to do this one, I will.- Yes, please.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00'She's made it look easy!
0:22:00 > 0:22:03'Last parent to face the arch is Cliff.'
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- Oh, no!- I don't think it's going to go through.- Reverse and do it again.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10Just take your time.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- No, reverse and do it again. - No, I can do it.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18- Agh! No!- I've got this wing mirror through now.- 'It's wobbling!'
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Slowly! Slowly! Slowly!
0:22:21 > 0:22:23Yes!
0:22:23 > 0:22:26'Nice one! Only two obstacles left.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30'First they must drive through our high-tech adverse weather simulator,
0:22:30 > 0:22:33'a hose to me and you, without touching the barriers.'
0:22:33 > 0:22:36I've never seen rain like this.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- It's raining, Mol. - SHE LAUGHS
0:22:39 > 0:22:43'Well, they're making that look easy. So onto the final obstacle,
0:22:43 > 0:22:46'the ramp of doom!
0:22:47 > 0:22:50'They first went up against the ramp in Super Skill Six,
0:22:50 > 0:22:54'where they tried to drive smoothly, not spilling the ping-pong balls.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57'The trifle did spill, though.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00'Again, and again, and again.
0:23:00 > 0:23:02'Now passenger comfort is in the balance,
0:23:02 > 0:23:06'because the rookies are going to be holding a tray of drinks.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08'They must have at least one drink standing at the end,
0:23:08 > 0:23:11'so smooth driving is essential.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13'First up, it's Michelle.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16'This could be critical. The Blues need the points.'
0:23:16 > 0:23:18More power. More power. More power!
0:23:19 > 0:23:21'Right in the face!
0:23:21 > 0:23:27- Any drinks left there? Oh, yes, you have.- Ah! It's gone down my trousers!
0:23:27 > 0:23:31SHE LAUGHS Just pull forward and park here.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34'Even Sandra is smiling now. Nice one, Michelle!
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- 'Next is the Greens.'- Watch out.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40'Just like the Blues, this team could do with the points.'
0:23:40 > 0:23:43- I nearly dropped them already and we haven't even...- Hold tight!
0:23:43 > 0:23:48- I hate this.- We'll be fine, Rhys, we've done it before.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- 'Oh, dear! What's left?'- We got one!
0:23:51 > 0:23:55'One left, not so bad, Sarah. Let's just see that again.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57'Excellent. Over to Cliff.'
0:23:57 > 0:24:00We're going a lot slower on this one.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07'Manesha looks worried. Here we go.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11'Was that good? I can't see the tray.'
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- How much have you spilled?- One.- Yes!
0:24:14 > 0:24:18'Only one spill! Amazing! Even Sandra must be pleased with that.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22'Finally it's Andy. Last time he smashed the ramp down
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- 'and nearly wrecked the car.' - That was typical Andy. Far too fast.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29'Can the new, calm Andy keep his cool when it counts?'
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- Sorry, Mol. - 'Oh, no. It's going wrong already.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38'I can hardly look.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43- 'Edging up.' - Dad, please, slow. Please.
0:24:45 > 0:24:49'Whoa! Amazing!'
0:24:49 > 0:24:52- Still all right?- No. One fell.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56- All over my shoe.- Only one has fallen? Have you got any left?
0:24:56 > 0:24:58- Yeah.- Hey, well done!
0:24:58 > 0:25:01'Oh! I thought that was perfect for a second.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04'Just that last bump. Only one spilt.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07'But have they done enough to pass Driving Academy?
0:25:10 > 0:25:13'It's time to find out.' So, teams, this is it.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17You've been entertaining, but most of all, you've given 100 percent.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21As you know, you had to pass both the Highway Quiz Showdown
0:25:21 > 0:25:24and the Ultimate Driving Test to receive your medal.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27The better you done, the better the medal you receive.
0:25:27 > 0:25:31We've added your scores up and given you a mark out of 20.
0:25:31 > 0:25:36So, without any further ado, let's reveal who's getting what.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40With a score of 16 out of 20...
0:25:40 > 0:25:42..is...
0:25:47 > 0:25:50..Cliff and Manesha. That's a gold medal. Congratulations!
0:25:50 > 0:25:53'Sandra gave them a superb eight out of ten for their Super Skills,
0:25:53 > 0:25:57'added to their eight out of ten for their Highway Quiz Showdown,
0:25:57 > 0:25:59'the Purples are the first to pass with a gold medal.'
0:25:59 > 0:26:03With a score of 14 out of 20...
0:26:06 > 0:26:09..is Rhys and Sarah.
0:26:09 > 0:26:11That's a silver medal. Congratulations.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14'Six out of ten on the Highway Showdown,
0:26:14 > 0:26:17'and some great driving from Sarah earned eight points on Super Skills,
0:26:17 > 0:26:19'giving the Greens a silver medal.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22'Just two scores left and the Blues are looking worried.
0:26:22 > 0:26:25'They only got five on the Highway Quiz Showdown.'
0:26:25 > 0:26:27It's now getting serious.
0:26:27 > 0:26:31With a score of 12 out of 20...
0:26:32 > 0:26:35..is... Jono and Michelle.
0:26:35 > 0:26:38'Five out of ten on the Highway Quiz Showdown
0:26:38 > 0:26:41'and a great seven out of ten from Sandra gives them 12,
0:26:41 > 0:26:45'and a bronze medal. That just leaves Molly and Andy.'
0:26:45 > 0:26:48So, with the highest overall score of 18 out of 20,
0:26:48 > 0:26:53Molly and Andy with a gold medal! Congratulations! Vicky, Sandra...
0:26:53 > 0:26:55'Eight out of ten in the Highway challenge,
0:26:55 > 0:26:57'and a perfect ten out of ten from Sandra,
0:26:57 > 0:27:01'gives them 18 points, and a gold medal!
0:27:01 > 0:27:03'Well done, everybody!'
0:27:03 > 0:27:06The Academy has achieved a marvellous thing.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10Those kids were worried about the driving ability of their parents.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13That's improved, and not only has it improved,
0:27:13 > 0:27:16but they're going to be safer on the roads as a result.
0:27:16 > 0:27:20All right, guys, let's shake it up! Let's celebrate! Yeah!
0:27:20 > 0:27:22THEY CHEER
0:27:22 > 0:27:26I was aware that my driving wasn't particularly good.
0:27:26 > 0:27:30With all the training, I realised just how bad it was.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33So for me, it's been life-changing.
0:27:33 > 0:27:38My mum's become a better driver. She's a lot better at reversing now.
0:27:38 > 0:27:41I've been driving for nearly 22 years,
0:27:41 > 0:27:44I didn't think I could learn anything. And I'm just so, so wrong.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50It's really nice because I actually want to get in the car and have fun.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53I feel a lot safer in the car.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55I came as a nervous wreck,
0:27:55 > 0:27:58and I am going away as a confident, safe driver.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03Coming to Driving Academy, I think he's learnt not to speed
0:28:03 > 0:28:05and what to do in the car.
0:28:05 > 0:28:08For the parents out there whose kids are saying
0:28:08 > 0:28:11they're not good drivers, get yourself down to Driving Academy.
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