0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Four children fed up with their parents' driving.- Bam!
0:00:04 > 0:00:06Woah!
0:00:06 > 0:00:08Four parents who've got into bad habits.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12That was typical Andy.
0:00:12 > 0:00:15In just two days, they'll face the ultimate driving test
0:00:15 > 0:00:18and our chief examiner, Sandra.
0:00:18 > 0:00:21Last time, our rookies headed down Hazard Alley,
0:00:21 > 0:00:26the most dangerous road here. Mr C took his eyes off the road
0:00:26 > 0:00:28and faced the consequences.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30Our team's nerves were stretched
0:00:30 > 0:00:32when they had to spot dangers at every turn.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35I know what I've took photos of!
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Just two more days of training, but will our drivers
0:00:38 > 0:00:41be ready for the ultimate driving test?
0:00:41 > 0:00:44It's day eight at the Driving Academy.
0:00:53 > 0:00:54This is Driving Academy
0:00:54 > 0:00:56from the lovely St Athan in Wales.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59It's day eight. This show takes some bad drivers
0:00:59 > 0:01:03and sorts out their bad behaviour in the car to put them back on track.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05In the meantime, I've got Sandra,
0:01:05 > 0:01:08she's checking out my driving skills.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- OK, Joe, move off when you're ready. - Lovely.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13CAR STALLS
0:01:15 > 0:01:18I think I might need some more lessons. Yeah.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22Coming up. Take cover!
0:01:22 > 0:01:26The dummies are determined to make a splash in today's Learner Lesson.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28Oh, no! Please stop.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30Pay attention, Mr C!
0:01:37 > 0:01:42Hold on! Our teams have to stay in control to pass today.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45It's an action-packed show that pushes our teams
0:01:45 > 0:01:47further than they've been before.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50And it kicks off now with the Learner Lesson.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57It's storm clouds all the way today
0:01:57 > 0:02:00as our rookie drivers learn the dos and don'ts
0:02:00 > 0:02:04of driving in bad weather and pass lessons on to their parents.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07Although they can't drive on public roads,
0:02:07 > 0:02:11here at our top-secret test centre, anything is possible.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15In charge of our lessons is elite instructor, Vicky Lovell.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18She knows every angle of road safety.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22Driving in wet weather is much more dangerous than driving in the dry
0:02:22 > 0:02:24because of the visibility.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27During the lesson, Vicky uses dual controls
0:02:27 > 0:02:29so our rookies are always safe.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32OK, it's Jono up first.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36They must control the car as they drive around a simple track
0:02:36 > 0:02:38and our dummies chuck water at them.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40Not too close to the red and white cones.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Can you see what the mist does to your vision?
0:02:44 > 0:02:47It completely takes it away, doesn't it?
0:02:47 > 0:02:50If you're going fast on a motorway, it'd be a long time
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- when you couldn't see, wouldn't there?- Yes.- Yes?- Yes.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- We need the wipers on faster, don't we?- Definitely.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00He's learnt the importance of concentration and driving
0:03:00 > 0:03:02at the right speed in bad weather.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05So, how does his mum usually cope?
0:03:05 > 0:03:10She doesn't come out and drive in bad weather because she's very scared.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12OK. Molly next to face the splash squad.
0:03:12 > 0:03:18Molly is nervous at the best of times so this should be interesting.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21It made me jump, then.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23Little bit closer to the cones for me.
0:03:23 > 0:03:30- Please stop. Oh, my gosh. I can't see!- That was horrible, wasn't it?
0:03:30 > 0:03:32I can't see what they're doing,
0:03:32 > 0:03:35they keep splashing me. I don't like it!
0:03:35 > 0:03:38I can't see where I'm going. I'm going to die.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- Can I please turn the wipers up? - Keep calm, Molly.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- What would your dad do in this weather?- He tries
0:03:45 > 0:03:47to show the weather who's boss.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52If it's snowing, raining, whatever, he'll still get in the car
0:03:52 > 0:03:55and he'll still do what he'd do normally but faster.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58Our rookies have a lot to teach their parents.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- Next up is Manisha. How will she handle things?- Oh, cool. Oh, wow!
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- That was a surprise. - Stay away from the cones.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Oh, careful of those cones, Manisha.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Oh, no!
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Please stop.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20I'd never want to drive in bad weather.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- It's hard to see, isn't it?- Yes, very hard. I got a bit scared.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29I was thinking, what am I going to do now?
0:04:29 > 0:04:32You know, it's like, you might just go off track
0:04:32 > 0:04:34and not realise.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Driving the car's confusing
0:04:36 > 0:04:39and water's chucked at you - more confusing.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Last but not least, it's Rhys.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45You never know what's going to happen with him behind the wheel.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Concentrate, Rhys.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50How much can you see?
0:04:50 > 0:04:54His mum, Sarah, never concentrates when she's driving which is why
0:04:54 > 0:04:58she's here. She's bad in good weather, let alone bad.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02Rhys, this is serious. Stop being distracted by those dummies.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05Driving in bad weather is no laughing matter.
0:05:07 > 0:05:12Move towards the cones and away from that water.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16Steer around because you're getting a bit close. Steer more.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- See the gap in the cones?- No. - Oh, the cone!
0:05:24 > 0:05:26Why did you miss the gap?
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- I couldn't see it.- OK, so how hard is it to see?- Quite hard.
0:05:31 > 0:05:36I didn't do very good because I was too busy enjoying myself.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39When I went round, I ended up hitting a cone.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43And when I reversed, I hit a cone as well. In the end, I got out.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46I'm starting to think my driving's like my mum's
0:05:46 > 0:05:49because when I reverse, I crash into things.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53Well done, rookies. If you found that tricky, you're in for a shock.
0:05:53 > 0:05:58Today's Super Skills takes bad weather driving to a new level.
0:05:58 > 0:06:03Later, our teams face the most difficult Super Skills to date.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07They'll be out of control and in a total spin.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11How will our teams cope? But first, Don't Be A Dummy.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20Meet the most easily distracted dummy here at the academy.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23Whenever Mr Crash gets behind the wheel
0:06:23 > 0:06:26he never pays attention, which ends in disaster.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30The question is, what will distract him today?
0:06:30 > 0:06:33Well, firstly, he's put his shopping bags on the back seat.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38He's brought his sat nav and there's a small make-up mirror.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Oh, keeping fresh for the cameras, Mr C?
0:06:40 > 0:06:44First our teams have a little look around to try to work out
0:06:44 > 0:06:47which of today's distractions will cause Mr C to crash.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49Why don't you try this at home?
0:06:49 > 0:06:53Sat nav, as you should set it before you leave the house.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57Good spot, Andy. That sat nav looks like it could slip off the dash.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59Use the mountings when using one.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- He's got his mirror there. - Yeah, his mirror, make-up.
0:07:04 > 0:07:05Good, Cliff and Manisha.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09Never attempt to do your make-up in a car. Not even at the lights.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- You know who you are.- Shopping bags.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15If they're heavy, they ought to be in the footwell.
0:07:15 > 0:07:16You're right, Sarah.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Those bags would be safer stowed in a footwell
0:07:19 > 0:07:22or, better still, in the boot of the car.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26While our teams decide what will distract Mr C, I've got
0:07:26 > 0:07:29a bit of practising to do. I've got a concert coming up.
0:07:31 > 0:07:32PLAYS THE PIANO
0:07:32 > 0:07:35I bet you didn't know I'm a concert pianist,
0:07:35 > 0:07:37just getting some practice in.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42Mr C, any requests?
0:07:42 > 0:07:44No, no, Mr C!
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Let's hope he can concentrate
0:07:46 > 0:07:50because that piano's an old family heirloom!
0:07:50 > 0:07:53If he gets distracted, I can kiss goodbye to it and my chances
0:07:53 > 0:07:56of playing in the Dummy Disco. Right, remember,
0:07:56 > 0:08:00all objects could be dangerous. There's a shopping bag in the back,
0:08:00 > 0:08:03a sat nav up front, and a fancy make-up mirror.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Last chance to guess.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Off he goes.
0:08:10 > 0:08:11He's looking safe so far.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14That's it. Nice, steady speed.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16Oh, no, Mr C, what are you doing?
0:08:16 > 0:08:20He's reaching for the bags in the back seat. Watch out!
0:08:25 > 0:08:29Did you guess right, then? He was looking in his shopping.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Goodbye, piano. I could have been the next Bruno Mars.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35Mr C is a fully-trained stunt driver
0:08:35 > 0:08:38and all his crashes are performed by experts.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41Don't be a dummy, don't try this at home.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04Our teams will be in a major spin later
0:09:04 > 0:09:08when they take on our super-icy Super Skills eight.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10That's coming up soon,
0:09:10 > 0:09:12but first, before you can even get near a car,
0:09:12 > 0:09:15you must learn the rules of the road - the Highway Code.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18And our teams have been studying them furiously
0:09:18 > 0:09:22for the next part of the show, the Highway Quiz.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28So, this game's called Walk, Don't Walk. In front of you,
0:09:28 > 0:09:31there's a diagram. There are five pictures of roads.
0:09:31 > 0:09:36On each road, there are two possible crossings, OK?
0:09:36 > 0:09:39If it's a safe place to cross, put a green man there.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42If it's an unsafe place to cross, put a red man there.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46You need to get both right to get points and you need to get
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- at least three out of five right for your Highway Quiz badge.- Woo!
0:09:50 > 0:09:52OK. Let the games begin.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56So, the green man if it's a safe place to cross,
0:09:56 > 0:09:59the red man if you think it's an unsafe place to cross.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02You need to get both right to get the points.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06You need to get three out of five to get the Highway Quiz badge.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11Finished, Mols? OK.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15If yours match up to what I'm about to do, then you're right.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17If they don't, you're wrong.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19This is the safe place to cross,
0:10:19 > 0:10:22but this is too close to the junction.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24Rhys, yours is incorrect.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27Same with yours, Manisha. Incorrect.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31Jono, congratulations, you got that one right. Molly, unlucky.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33So, crossing number two.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36The safe place to cross is here, on the crossing.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40This is an unsafe place to cross because there's no pavement
0:10:40 > 0:10:43on the opposite side. Rhys, well done.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46That's correct. Manisha, that's correct.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48Jono, yours was wrong.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50Molly, yours was incorrect.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53OK, let's move on to crossing number three.
0:10:53 > 0:10:58We tried to catch the teams out. There were no safe places to cross.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00So, never cross on a dual carriageway
0:11:00 > 0:11:02unless there's a bridge or subway.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05Rhys, well done, you got yours correct.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Manisha, well done, yours is correct.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11Jono, you got yours correct and, Molly, yours is correct!
0:11:11 > 0:11:14You all got it correct, congratulations!
0:11:14 > 0:11:17Our teams need to get three out of five right
0:11:17 > 0:11:20to win the Highway Quiz badge.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22So, picture number four.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25Crossing here's a safe option, but crossing here's dangerous
0:11:25 > 0:11:28because of the busy junction opposite.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31If there's a crossing there, you must use it.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35Rhys, congratulations, correct. Manisha, yours is correct.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39Jono, yours is correct, and, Molly, yours is correct. Well done.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Crossing number five.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45Here's the best place to cross. This is not.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49Stepping onto a roundabout is never a good idea.
0:11:49 > 0:11:50This is the last question
0:11:50 > 0:11:55so Molly must get this right to join the others and grab that badge.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59Rhys, you decided there was no safe place to cross,
0:11:59 > 0:12:01that's incorrect.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05Same with you, Manisha. Same with you, Jono, same with you, Molly.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08Rhys, great pleasure to give your badge.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11Manisha, gives me great pleasure to give you your badge.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Jono, great pleasure to give you your badge.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17Mols, unfortunately, you didn't manage
0:12:17 > 0:12:19to get your Highway Quiz badge.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22There's no safe place to cross if you don't
0:12:22 > 0:12:24stop, look and listen. It's vital.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33It's time for our Super Skills challenge, Weather Balloons.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36It's all about coping when the weather turns nasty.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38Our rookies have learnt how to drive in the rain
0:12:38 > 0:12:42and now they going to learn how to drive on the ice, too.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47Our teams won't be driving on ice
0:12:47 > 0:12:52but the cars will be on a skid-car frame which simulates exactly
0:12:52 > 0:12:54what it's like to drive on an icy road.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56They've three minutes
0:12:56 > 0:12:58to burst the balloons and cross the line.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01If they don't cross the line within the time limit,
0:13:01 > 0:13:03they won't score anything.
0:13:03 > 0:13:08In a massive twist today, only the highest scoring team or teams
0:13:08 > 0:13:12will avoid the dreaded mucky forfeit so the pressure's really on.
0:13:12 > 0:13:17Sandra, our chief examiner, will be keeping a very close eye on them.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21The chief examiner's word is final.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24If Sandra says no, there's no arguing.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28What Sandra doesn't know about road safety isn't worth knowing.
0:13:28 > 0:13:35- It can take 10 times longer to stop on ice.- The teams better beware.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42So, Sandra, just how dangerous is it driving on ice?
0:13:42 > 0:13:44Incredibly dangerous.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47In real life you should never be in this position,
0:13:47 > 0:13:50the sort of position the teams are in today
0:13:50 > 0:13:53but they're going to learn some valuable lessons.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55It'll be interesting.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57Up first it's Molly and Andy, Molly's driving.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59This could be dangerous,
0:13:59 > 0:14:03so in the passenger seat is an ice-road driving expert
0:14:03 > 0:14:07who can take control of the car if things get really out of hand.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09Oh, this car...
0:14:09 > 0:14:12Stay calm. You're perfect for that red balloon.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16It's the ultimate test, really, of absolute control and nerve.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20The first balloon! They must pop as many balloons as possible,
0:14:20 > 0:14:24and cross the finishing line within three minutes.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28Only the highest score of the day avoids the forfeit.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30Balloon number two. ..Oh, no!
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Oh! Oh! Oh, my God!
0:14:32 > 0:14:36It's all right, just stay calm. Try and steer that way.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39It's like a skating rink.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42Good girl, good girl. TYRES SKID
0:14:42 > 0:14:45Straighten it up, straighten it up!
0:14:48 > 0:14:52That's it. Try and straighten the wheel.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54Turn right, turn right!
0:14:56 > 0:14:57Go on!
0:14:57 > 0:15:01This looks funny, but this would not be funny on a real road.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Good point, Sandra.
0:15:03 > 0:15:07Oh! And there goes balloon number three just in time.
0:15:07 > 0:15:1190 seconds gone and the halfway point, so it's time to swap.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14Now, we know Andy is very competitive.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17In Superskills One we saw him get carried away.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19We've got a reckless driver here!
0:15:19 > 0:15:23If he does that today he'll be in real trouble.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27We're off to a good start.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31There goes balloon number four. He needs to burst as many as possible
0:15:31 > 0:15:36and cross the finish line for his score to count. Now it gets harder.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39Andy's getting a shower from the fireman's hose.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43It's not fazing him, and there goes balloon number five.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46They've only got a minute left. He looks focused.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48Go on, Andy!
0:15:48 > 0:15:49Number six!
0:15:49 > 0:15:51Will he go for any more?
0:15:51 > 0:15:53Oh, no! He's lost it!
0:15:53 > 0:15:55Gently, Andy!
0:15:57 > 0:16:01Oh! Andy, you have 30 seconds left.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05He's gone for number seven but he's spinning out of control again.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08He must cross the line for his score to count.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13He's speeding up, look. He's going fast!
0:16:13 > 0:16:16He's going for it. This is a mistake.
0:16:16 > 0:16:17It's a big mistake.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19Oh, where's he going?!
0:16:19 > 0:16:21He's not going to stop!
0:16:25 > 0:16:27That was pretty good going!
0:16:27 > 0:16:31Andy's calm under pressure has just rescued the Orange team.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35They burst eight, but will that be enough to avoid the forfeit?
0:16:35 > 0:16:39I really don't want to do the forfeit. The forfeits aren't nice.
0:16:39 > 0:16:44They're humiliating and no-one likes them because they smell.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47The Purples face the challenge next. It's Manisha.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50She looks a little bit worried. Here she goes!
0:16:50 > 0:16:52Slowly steer towards that balloon.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55Get it in the middle of your car.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58Lots of advice there. That's the first one.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00That's it. Come on.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02Off gas, off gas!
0:17:02 > 0:17:03Woah, woah, woah!
0:17:03 > 0:17:04Good girl!
0:17:04 > 0:17:06Nice control.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08Straight for it. Good girl!
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- Oh, unlucky. It didn't pop. - Oh, she's losing it...
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- Now then... - Start it back up quickly.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19Interestingly, they're only doing 10 miles an hour.
0:17:19 > 0:17:2010 miles an hour!
0:17:20 > 0:17:25Can you imagine losing control at 40, 50, 70?
0:17:25 > 0:17:27To your right a little bit.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29She's back on track.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33Here comes the water. We've got a fireman here with his hose.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35Yeah, very good!
0:17:35 > 0:17:38Second balloon for Manisha. Come on, guys!
0:17:38 > 0:17:40Turn to your left.
0:17:40 > 0:17:41Oh, no, wrong way!
0:17:41 > 0:17:46Manisha's spinning out again and it's the halfway point.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49Only two balloons - this is looking disastrous.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52Swap time, and Cliff has some work to do.
0:17:52 > 0:17:57They need another six balloons to be level with the Oranges.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00Driving in bad weather isn't Cliff's strong point.
0:18:00 > 0:18:06In rain he's OK. It's usually snow and ice, he really doesn't like,
0:18:06 > 0:18:11so he walks on days when it's cold because he doesn't like driving then.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13Oh, dear. Here he goes.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17Only the highest score today will avoid the forfeit.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27Yes! Balloon number three!
0:18:27 > 0:18:30Here's the tricky bit.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32Hello, it's raining!
0:18:32 > 0:18:34Number four.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39The control that Cliff has over the car...
0:18:39 > 0:18:43I think Cliff, through the Academy, has learnt a lot about speed.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47Number five, but he's lost it!
0:18:47 > 0:18:48Too sudden!
0:18:48 > 0:18:50He's all over the place here.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53Cliff, you have 50 seconds left!
0:18:57 > 0:19:02He needs to burst as many as possible before he crosses the line.
0:19:02 > 0:19:07There's number six, but he's losing it again!
0:19:07 > 0:19:10You have 30 seconds remaining!
0:19:10 > 0:19:14He has to cross the line for his score to count.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16Will he go for another? Come on, Purples!
0:19:16 > 0:19:19Quick! Quick! You need to get back!
0:19:21 > 0:19:25The pressure is getting to him. Oh, no, disaster!
0:19:25 > 0:19:28We encouraged him to get faster, and he's lost control.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31He's oversteered, he's skidded.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34Only seconds left. Go on! You have to cross the line
0:19:34 > 0:19:36or your score won't count.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38Time is up!
0:19:38 > 0:19:40No!
0:19:40 > 0:19:44Only metres from the finish line but they're out of time.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- Total disaster. - Just needed a few more seconds...
0:19:46 > 0:19:49Goes to show, not to drive in bad weather.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51So close for the Purples.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55They didn't cross the line and so they won't score a point.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00It was really hard. The car kept skidding. You couldn't do much.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04It just goes to show how horrible it is driving in bad weather.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08Blues up next, and they have no idea of how anyone else has done.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10It's Jono driving first.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14Oh, yeah! I like this icy feeling. It's quite nice.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16Seems to be enjoying himself!
0:20:18 > 0:20:20Heading for the first balloon.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- Number one!- Oh, yeah!
0:20:23 > 0:20:27Taking it steady. Handling the conditions well.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29So, there's two balloons.
0:20:29 > 0:20:31Whoa! Whoa!
0:20:31 > 0:20:34Oh! Just lost a bit of control there.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37He's fighting - I think he's got it.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44Third one, he's back on track. Oh no! He's lost it again!
0:20:44 > 0:20:49There's no grip on those wheels, so turning is the tricky bit.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51Here's balloon four...
0:20:51 > 0:20:55I think he's losing it. He's lost it!
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- There you go. - It only takes a second.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01A second away from disaster in these conditions.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04Concentrate, Jono.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06It's about to get even more slippy.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10Jono's getting a bit of rain from the fireman.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15Well done - that's balloon number five in the bag.
0:21:15 > 0:21:1990 seconds up. It's swap time and Michelle to drive.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23This could be tricky for her as she doesn't even like the rain.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28Mum's quite a nervous driver, but in bad weather it's ten times worse.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- She's awful. - This should be interesting!
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Remember, the score to beat is eight.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38Michelle must burst four balloons to stay safe from the forfeit.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40Heading for the first balloon...
0:21:41 > 0:21:43Good stuff!
0:21:43 > 0:21:45Go, Mum, go!
0:21:45 > 0:21:48Now it gets even tougher. Rain and ice.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52Michelle's going to hate this!
0:21:52 > 0:21:56That's number seven. They need eight balloons to avoid the forfeit.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01There's still a minute on the clock to burst more and cross the line.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03No, she's losing it!
0:22:03 > 0:22:04Right, how do I...?
0:22:06 > 0:22:09She's heading back. Playing it safe.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13But she has to cross the line to score any points.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17Oh, sharp steering on ice! Never sharp steer on ice.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20Nearly there, don't lose it now.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24Oh, no, she's sliding out! Will she make it?
0:22:26 > 0:22:28She's done it!
0:22:28 > 0:22:30Well done!
0:22:30 > 0:22:33Great result! Michelle hates bad weather driving
0:22:33 > 0:22:36but this time, her driving didn't let Jono down.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39It's helped me a lot. It's given me confidence.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43If I'm faced with that again, I think I would be able to cope.
0:22:43 > 0:22:48The Greens have to pop nine or more to be the highest scoring team,
0:22:48 > 0:22:52and everyone else will have to do the forfeit, but they have no idea
0:22:52 > 0:22:56what anyone else has scored, so what will their tactics be?
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Rhys needs to stay composed.
0:23:00 > 0:23:06In the Learner Lesson, he lost it when the wet weather put him off.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09Let's hope he's learnt from it.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11He's looking calm.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15Left a bit, left a bit. You don't have to go over it hard.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17First one... Nice!
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- Well done!- The green now. - Yeah, well done!
0:23:21 > 0:23:23It's quite easy.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27- Don't get too cocky. Left a bit. - Nice and gentle.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29I'm very impressed so far.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31So far so good for Rhys.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39- Lovely!- That's three.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42They're doing well. No sudden steering,
0:23:42 > 0:23:47no sudden acceleration, gentle approach, ease off the gas,
0:23:47 > 0:23:50no heavy braking - Rhys is doing that to the ticket.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Balloon number four...
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- I'm really impressed!- So am I!
0:23:54 > 0:23:57He's going at his own speed, his own pace.
0:23:57 > 0:24:01What he's doing, bless him, he's driving to prevent a skid.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08That's five! I can't believe it!
0:24:08 > 0:24:13Just a few more seconds. He's going for another one!
0:24:15 > 0:24:18That's the halfway point -
0:24:18 > 0:24:21an incredible six balloons for Rhys!
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- Hurray!- It's swap time.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27Sarah's in a great position, but now she's looking a bit nervous.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31Take it slow, steady - imagine you're driving a proper car.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34If you start to skid, do what I did.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39Fantastic! Rhys is helping his mum with safety tips from the back.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- OK, careful here. Slow down. - Great advice!
0:24:42 > 0:24:45Lining up for the seventh balloon...
0:24:45 > 0:24:49- Yeah, you got it! Now back to the garage.- I'm not going for any more.
0:24:49 > 0:24:54Back to the garage?! You still have time! You could go for more!
0:24:54 > 0:24:58Sorry, Rhys. I just want to get in the garage I've got a feeling
0:24:58 > 0:25:02I'd lose your balloons otherwise and I don't want to do that for you.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04Oh, Sarah, don't slip up now!
0:25:07 > 0:25:10Brilliant! A last balloon on the line.
0:25:10 > 0:25:12I've gone cautious!
0:25:12 > 0:25:15- Better to be safe than sorry. - You're right.
0:25:15 > 0:25:19We wouldn't rush when it was dry, let alone when it's wet.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23Better to have eight than nothing because we didn't make it in time.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27Good point! What you don't know is that your eight
0:25:27 > 0:25:30puts you joint top with two other teams!
0:25:30 > 0:25:32What you've learnt is more important.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36There's no rush. Take your time, no matter what the road's like.
0:25:36 > 0:25:42- Better to be late and arrive in one piece than have an accident.- Yeah.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44You've hit the nail on the head.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47Sandra couldn't have put it better herself!
0:25:47 > 0:25:50At the end of the ice road Super Skills,
0:25:50 > 0:25:52the Oranges, Blues and Greens all scored eight,
0:25:52 > 0:25:55but the Purples didn't score at all.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58The teams have no idea what the others have scored,
0:25:58 > 0:26:01or who'll be facing the forfeit.
0:26:01 > 0:26:05Well done for getting through another day of intense training.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09The team that got the most balloons won't face the forfeit.
0:26:09 > 0:26:10That team is...
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- ..Rhys and Sarah.- Yeah! - Congratulations!
0:26:18 > 0:26:22- And Jono and Michelle.- Yeah!
0:26:22 > 0:26:23And Molly and Andy!
0:26:23 > 0:26:27Yes! Get in there! Well done.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30And Manisha and Cliff, here are your toothbrushes.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33Go and clean the car. Come on! Well done!
0:26:33 > 0:26:37Right, Manisha and Cliff, I want that sauce off my motor.
0:26:37 > 0:26:38Get stuck in!
0:26:38 > 0:26:42So, at the end of day eight, Jono and Michelle, Molly and Andy,
0:26:42 > 0:26:46have both passed a fantastic six out of eight Super Skills.
0:26:46 > 0:26:49Just behind them are Rhys and Sarah on five.
0:26:49 > 0:26:53Still at the back, Manisha and Cliff with another fail today,
0:26:53 > 0:26:56and only four passes so far.
0:26:56 > 0:27:01Coming up on the last training day before the ultimate driving test,
0:27:01 > 0:27:05Vicky shows our rookies an old favourite - the turn in the road.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07I'm going to hit the sides!
0:27:07 > 0:27:10Mr Crash pays attention... to his mobile phone!
0:27:10 > 0:27:11You dummy, Mr C!
0:27:11 > 0:27:15We've got a monster challenge to test our parents to the limit.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18I'm bringing it home, baby!
0:27:18 > 0:27:23What a lorry load of amazing stuff! Don't you dare miss it!
0:27:26 > 0:27:30There's only one more day's training before the ultimate driving test.
0:27:30 > 0:27:35Join us next time on Driving Academy. Until then, stay safe.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39This is not coming off, Manisha!
0:27:41 > 0:27:45This is not good.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49- I think we're making it worse. - Shall we throw some water on it?
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