0:00:03 > 0:00:07Britain's young drivers are some of the most dangerous in Europe.
0:00:13 > 0:00:14BOTH: Oh!
0:00:14 > 0:00:18Last series, 12 new drivers were let loose on the road.
0:00:18 > 0:00:23And millions of us got an instant refresher in road sense.
0:00:23 > 0:00:24Move, mate.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29Now, we're back with 12 more newbies...
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- Right.- I can't. You can't go right.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34..so, buckle up...
0:00:34 > 0:00:35Bloody hell.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39..because each week, two new drivers are taking off in a family car.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44And they don't know it
0:00:44 > 0:00:46but they'll be secretly watched by their parents.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Each rookie roadster will make three trips,
0:00:49 > 0:00:53testing every aspect of their driving.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55The cars are fitted with state-of-the-art cameras
0:00:55 > 0:01:00and a telemetry recorder hidden in the boot to track their every move.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03At the end of it all, former traffic cop Judith Roberts
0:01:03 > 0:01:08and top driving instructor John Lepine will scrutinise their skills.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10I do despair, I really do.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13And finally, if Judith doesn't like what she sees...
0:01:13 > 0:01:15THEY GASP
0:01:15 > 0:01:18..she'll be dishing out lessons to target bad habits.
0:01:20 > 0:01:21But if the driving's good,
0:01:21 > 0:01:26she'll give their parents the cash to buy them a car of their very own.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32Tonight, two characters from opposite ends of the country.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Down south, tongue-wagging, freedom-loving Rob.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38A lad who likes to do what he wants, when he wants.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- And up north, Rebecca. - Oh, my god.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46A young lady who likes to be the one making the rules.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48You're not having my bedroom.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49ALL: I don't care!
0:01:49 > 0:01:53Will either convince our traffic cop that they have the road skills
0:01:53 > 0:01:56and common sense to get a car of their very own?
0:01:56 > 0:02:00So, belt up, it's Barely Legal Drivers.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09This is 20-year-old Rob. A geography student raised in rural Hampshire.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14Rob loves three things in life - music, football and his mates.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16I'm just hugging you.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20He's a dog, he's literally a small puppy.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23Chuck a ball and Rob will literally run after it.
0:02:23 > 0:02:24Go, Rob!
0:02:24 > 0:02:26When not at university in Aberystwyth,
0:02:26 > 0:02:28he lives at home with his elder brother Dave,
0:02:28 > 0:02:32a music student, and his parents Mike and Joy.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Life hasn't been totally plain sailing for Rob -
0:02:36 > 0:02:38he had to grow up pretty quick.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42My husband hasn't always been well. That's not been easy.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46He can't do as much as other people's dads can do
0:02:46 > 0:02:48because of his epilepsy.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52So, through the boys' childhood, Joy was the main breadwinner,
0:02:52 > 0:02:55working shifts as a night nurse.
0:02:55 > 0:02:56It was a tough time.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59It wasn't easy for either of the boys, I don't think.
0:02:59 > 0:03:00It was very, very stressful.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03I wish I had been there more when they were little.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05Rob weathered a few storms.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08At school, his mild speech impediment made him
0:03:08 > 0:03:10the butt of other boys' jokes.
0:03:10 > 0:03:11I couldn't pronounce my Rs.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13At the time, it upset me a lot.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16I played football for two hours in my garden every day
0:03:16 > 0:03:20because I was so wound up from people taking the mick out of me.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22But despite, or perhaps
0:03:22 > 0:03:26because of these tough times, Rob is now pretty damn self-confident
0:03:26 > 0:03:30and has an adventurous streak as wide as the M25.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Spontaneity is probably what makes me tick.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34I feel as free as I possibly can.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37And I just enjoy being lost and not knowing where I'm going.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39It's like more of an adventure.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42Rob inherited an old banger from his aunt,
0:03:42 > 0:03:45but it kept breaking down and he couldn't afford to keep it.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49Little does he know that this week, depending how well he drives,
0:03:49 > 0:03:52he could end up with the money for his very own motor.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55But will his passion for freedom be his undoing?
0:03:55 > 0:03:57The fact that he is a spontaneous person
0:03:57 > 0:03:59means that he's unpredictable.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02I hope that if he does get up to any mischief, it's legal.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12300 miles, due north in the seaside town of Hartlepool
0:04:12 > 0:04:14lives 18-year-old Rebecca.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18Another barely legal driver desperate for her own car.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20She lives with her younger brother James and her dad David.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22And just like Rob, Rebecca
0:04:22 > 0:04:25and her family have dealt with some serious issues.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29My dad has MS
0:04:29 > 0:04:32and he has got really ill as I've got older.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36Because of my ill health...
0:04:36 > 0:04:39I don't come off this chair unless I'm on my mobility scooter.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42It had a huge effect on her growing up.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46Rebecca's mum and dad Sonja and David had a difficult divorce
0:04:46 > 0:04:49four years ago, and they rarely contact each other.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52It left Rebecca as her dad's primary carer.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56She's seen a lot as a young girl, with her dad.
0:04:56 > 0:05:01In and out of hospital. Things she shouldn't have seen at her age.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04I can't take that back.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06And having run the home since she was 14,
0:05:06 > 0:05:09it's made her a force to be reckoned with.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12She likes to be in control of everything she's doing.
0:05:12 > 0:05:13You all sit down. Get out the way.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15She's a little cow.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19Especially to her friends, so that's why I call her Becky Bitch.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22And her friends agree.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25She's always been in control, because of that situation, so
0:05:25 > 0:05:29it just comes across as bossy to us, but we know that it's in a nice way.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32But this week, her A level results are in and life may be
0:05:32 > 0:05:36about to throw up another challenge if the grades are right.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41Going to university is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45Just because I cannot not be around my dad. I'll ring him every day.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48It's just going to be really difficult.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51Rebecca's parents are keen to see
0:05:51 > 0:05:53if she's as in control as she appears.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56David used to be a driving instructor
0:05:56 > 0:05:59and he thinks he knows her type.
0:05:59 > 0:06:00Slightly too confident.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02If you're going behind the steering wheel
0:06:02 > 0:06:05and you're that sure of yourself, you're not watching.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07And that's a concern.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11Both Rob and Rebecca are about to undergo a unique
0:06:11 > 0:06:14undercover driving test. Every gear change
0:06:14 > 0:06:18and clutch down will be watched over by their parents and our experts.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21Can the barely legals prove that they have what it takes
0:06:21 > 0:06:23to get their own set of wheels?
0:06:30 > 0:06:34Back up in Durham, Rebecca sometimes borrows her mum's car to do
0:06:34 > 0:06:36the odd job for her housebound dad.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Little does she know that Mum's going to give her
0:06:39 > 0:06:42the car for a week to secretly watch her driving.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- Hello, Mother.- Hello, Becky Bitch. - Urgh, don't.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Take your coat off, I'll make a nice cup of tea.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51So, your results, Becky, Thursday, how are you feeling about that?
0:06:51 > 0:06:56I worked a lot harder than usual, so I should do better than what...
0:06:56 > 0:06:57I usually do, really.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01I always do OK, so I should do better because I've tried.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06From now until you go to uni, OK, I'm going to let you use my car.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08There's my car keys.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10You can use it for a bit. Drive safe.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14I can replace a car, but I can't replace you.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Aw, stop being maternal.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- So you can use my car.- Thank you.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27Rebecca's got her hands on the keys to her mum's motor
0:07:27 > 0:07:30and top of her to-do list is shopping for her dad.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33I'm going to get James and then I'm going to go out.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- Where are you going? - MetroCentre.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39Former driving instructor Dave is already on her case.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- What are you wearing on your feet to drive?- Nothing.
0:07:43 > 0:07:44I wasn't going to take anything.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46What if your feet slide off the pedals?
0:07:46 > 0:07:48My feet have never slid off pedals before.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50They'll be fine. I might put plimsolls on.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- Could you put plimsolls on your feet, please?- I might.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- I'll see you in a minute.- Love ya.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Phew, she's listened to Dad.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Rebecca's picking up mate James
0:08:10 > 0:08:14and then they're off to run errands in Gateshead 35 miles away.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17It should take the pair 50 minutes door to door.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Oh, that should test the suspension.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Becca's not a fan of dual carriageways -
0:08:29 > 0:08:31they really stress her out.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34And when she's stressed, she makes mistakes.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35Oh, no.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39Slip roads make me so nervous.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41Middle lanes make me nervous.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45Like not looking ahead.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47I did not see that roundabout coming.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51I was driving on thinking, "I'll go in this lane. Everyone's moving off."
0:08:51 > 0:08:52I'm really sweaty.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57It's cos I haven't drove in so long.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01Then comes a real clanger at the lights.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- Oh, Rebecca.- Just gone through a red light, didn't I?- Yeah.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12That's a bad roundabout cos you can't see the lights till the last second.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15Why would they put the lights there? It's a bit of a stupid system.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19At last, she finds the car park.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21Oh, my god.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- Then she also finds the kerb.- Oh.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30And finally, let the shopping begin.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33And first on the list of things for her dad.
0:09:33 > 0:09:34I think that is his size.
0:09:36 > 0:09:37That's a man's secret.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Errands done, time for a catch up with James
0:09:43 > 0:09:47and a countdown to those life-changing A level results.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50I was trying to get to sleep last night and all I was thinking was...
0:09:51 > 0:09:53"..How many days?
0:09:53 > 0:09:56"Five days till I get my results."
0:09:56 > 0:09:59Are you not worried about leaving your dad?
0:09:59 > 0:10:00Yeah, he'll miss me.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04He'll pretend like it's fine, but he's openly said that to me.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07He openly said, "I'm going to miss you.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09"It's going to be really hard without you."
0:10:09 > 0:10:12I'm more worried about my brother having to look after him.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15I'm just thinking, if my dad has a bad day,
0:10:15 > 0:10:19I'm just worried that emotionally he's not adult enough.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- Does James know how to deal with that?- No.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24Cos he's never been there.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26We'll be OK. My dad's fine.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29All he needs, I'll ring him every night to say,
0:10:29 > 0:10:31"Have you took your tablets?" He'll be OK.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43That evening, Sonja and David settle down to watch Rebecca's first drive
0:10:43 > 0:10:47in secret. After their split, they insist on watching separately.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50David brings his professional eye to the task.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52She's not using her central mirror.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Rebecca, hands on the steering wheel.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- Rebecca.- But then an unarguable mistake, or so you'd think.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04Just got through that light, didn't I?
0:11:04 > 0:11:07I'm not so sure you got through that light, that looked red.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12That's a bad roundabout cos you can't see the lights till the last second.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13Becky's always got an excuse.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17She'll always blame something else but herself.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19Slip roads make me so nervous.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22She's doing all right. Cos that slip road, I don't like that slip road.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24You can hardly see behind you.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26And all of a sudden you come onto the slip road
0:11:26 > 0:11:28and there's loads of vehicles.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31While Mum's fairly happy with the driving,
0:11:31 > 0:11:34Dad is focused on his daughter's thoughts about leaving home.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36Are you not worried about leaving your dad?
0:11:36 > 0:11:40I think I'm more worried about my brother having to look after him.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42I'm just thinking,
0:11:42 > 0:11:48if my dad has a bad day...I'm just worried he's not adult enough.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- Does James know how to deal with that?- No, cos he's never been there.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55I'm going to just pause this a second.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- Can I have five minutes, please? - Yeah. No problem. Yeah.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05Do you mind, just give me a minute.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12I am emotional when it comes to my children.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14The more I heard what she said,
0:12:14 > 0:12:17and the fact that that's something what's on her mind
0:12:17 > 0:12:20and it's a discussion she's had with a friend, which is
0:12:20 > 0:12:23a discussion I want to have with her
0:12:23 > 0:12:26and I probably should have had that with her by now,
0:12:26 > 0:12:30because I don't want Rebecca going to university with any concerns.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33I just want her to concentrate on what she's doing
0:12:33 > 0:12:38and if needs be, being regular daily phone calls, whatever it is
0:12:38 > 0:12:41to let her know everything is going to be fine, which it will be.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54In Hampshire, Rob's tucking into Mum's grub.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57But something is bothering her.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59We were quite worried about you in the autumn time
0:12:59 > 0:13:01when you were first up there.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03It's just cos I was drunk all the time.
0:13:03 > 0:13:04And the day that we went up to see you,
0:13:04 > 0:13:06drove all the way up to Birmingham,
0:13:06 > 0:13:09caught the train from Birmingham to Aberystwyth,
0:13:09 > 0:13:11expecting you to just be coming back from a lecture,
0:13:11 > 0:13:13and actually you were just getting out of bed.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20Didn't do a lot for our confidence in your ability to go to lectures.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22I didn't really go over the top.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26I drank quite heavily. You probably say I went over the top.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28Are you still doing gigs at uni?
0:13:28 > 0:13:30Yeah, I play the open mics.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Are you still doing that?
0:13:31 > 0:13:34Yeah, but I just... drink and play them.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36That's what I do.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41After being away at uni for a year,
0:13:41 > 0:13:44Rob's planned a big reunion with his old school mates,
0:13:44 > 0:13:47and Mum's even lending him her car,
0:13:47 > 0:13:51but if he only knew why and what was at stake...
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- Who wants the car keys?- Me.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- You want the car keys? - No, Kurt wants the car keys.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- Of course I want the car keys. - Right, OK. Listen to me, please.
0:14:00 > 0:14:05- I need my car back in one piece, please.- Yes.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09No sooner does Rob get the keys in his grasp, he makes a gaff.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- Have you got enough diesel? - No. Oh, is it diesel?
0:14:14 > 0:14:17I didn't know whether it was diesel or a petrol.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Schoolboy error from the university man.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- Drive carefully.- Here we go, then.
0:14:25 > 0:14:26And finally,
0:14:26 > 0:14:30the big reunion is off for a night's camping in the New Forest.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34It's a 21-mile trip to the campsite, which should take the lads
0:14:34 > 0:14:36just under 40 minutes.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45Thanks to Aaron's GPS, navigation is sorted,
0:14:45 > 0:14:48although roaming Rob has other ideas.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50Nah, I'm going my way.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53You're making the journey ten minutes longer for no reason.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57It's quicker this way. Oh, I could have gone on the motorway.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- The quicker way, you- BLEEP- mug!
0:15:00 > 0:15:03With the sense of direction of a blind homing pigeon,
0:15:03 > 0:15:06Rob's quickly in trouble.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08These just aren't moving.
0:15:08 > 0:15:09Go for a crawl.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14Nice and slow, Rob, that's it.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19- Look how fat you are.- Kurt, it's pregnant.- Oh, it is as well.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Easy. Nicely navigated.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27It's down here on the right, apparently.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30Rob's managed to confuse the satnav.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- Amazing.- ALL: Meadow Avenue.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35Leading to Meadow Court.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- He's lost. Time to go old school. - Right, get out.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47This is about as zoomed out as it could possibly be.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49You could just drive around for a while until we get internet.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52We're going to drive about until we find it.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57Still clueless, freewheeling Rob pushes on regardless.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- And we can't ask anyone cos we're men.- Exactly.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05In the fading light of the afternoon, Rob remains unhurried.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- Why are you going in there?! - I started going.
0:16:13 > 0:16:14Idiot!
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- Oh! That was it! - You're a- BLEEP- idiot!
0:16:20 > 0:16:22No.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24Kurt, we've driven past it now.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27Base camp.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29It may have been a long and winding road,
0:16:29 > 0:16:32but despite the detours, it was a pretty smooth trip for Rob.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44With the campfire roaring, the boys reminisce about their good old,
0:16:44 > 0:16:45bad old school days.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49"Wob" not being able to pronounce his Rs for years.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51It's "Wob."
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- "Weally" having fun, aren't you? - Yeah.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57And then clocking on to the joke about two years after
0:16:57 > 0:17:01you've managed to pronounce your Rs, finally.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04The New Forest, the new home of witty banter.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08I just love how we bullied you about if for years and didn't clock on.
0:17:08 > 0:17:14And then after you managed to pronounce your Rs, "I get it now."
0:17:15 > 0:17:18"I thought it was just a funny joke."
0:17:18 > 0:17:20I thought it was a joke.
0:17:20 > 0:17:21It was a joke, you just didn't get why.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25Repressed memories, there.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29So angry and depressed by everything that was taking place.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- He was "weally" angry. - No, I'm not going to talk
0:17:31 > 0:17:34if you're going to take the piss out of my impediment, then, am I?
0:17:34 > 0:17:35- Sorry, what?- BLEEP- you.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47Next morning, and while Rob tucks into a tasty breakfast,
0:17:47 > 0:17:52back home, his mum is secretly about to watch his first drive
0:17:52 > 0:17:53with family friend Sue.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- Does anyone know where they're going?- They don't know, do they?
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- Oh, for- BLEEP- sake.- Rob, language.
0:18:04 > 0:18:05Gosh, have to be so careful.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08Yeah. What the forest is like, this time of year, it's all foals.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- What's he doing? - Keep your hands on the wheel.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14We have seen a lot of Fordingbridge today.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18I think he had his hands off the wheel more than he should have done.
0:18:18 > 0:18:19I don't think they did too badly.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21He wasn't getting much help from everybody.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24He was getting all sorts of ideas from the rest of the boys,
0:18:24 > 0:18:26and I think, as Joy says in the end,
0:18:26 > 0:18:29he went the way he thought he should go. And they got there.
0:18:31 > 0:18:32Not bad.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36But then Joy catches the boys' conversation around the campfire.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38It's "Wob."
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- "Weally" having fun, aren't you? - Oh.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44And then clocking on to the joke about two years after
0:18:44 > 0:18:46you've managed to pronounce your Rs, finally.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52I didn't realise he was under pressure about his speech at all.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54Didn't realise that when he was growing up.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57It makes you realise that there's things that go on for your kids
0:18:57 > 0:18:59that you really don't know about.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00They don't tell you everything, do they?
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- And something like that, you'd want to be there.- Yeah.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06I didn't know.
0:19:06 > 0:19:11If I had been, I think I would have...been a bit more supportive.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Is the fire hot?- Yes.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26In the North East, Rebecca and her brother James are up and about.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29Are you keeping that top on? Have you done everything else?
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- Hair, teeth, clothes?- Yes.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39To take her mind off the A levels, they're going to a theme park.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42Er, barefoot, are you sure about that, Rebecca?
0:19:46 > 0:19:51With mates Laura and the other James on board, it's a 90-minute,
0:19:51 > 0:19:5465-mile drive to Flamingo Land.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56They may have the maps and GPS,
0:19:56 > 0:19:59but everyone knows who is really in charge of this trip.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01And we need to stay on the A19.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04Laura, at the top, it'll tell you how long we need to be on the A19.
0:20:04 > 0:20:05Hands on the wheel, Rebecca!
0:20:05 > 0:20:09Everyone on alert - I think we have about 29 miles,
0:20:09 > 0:20:11but we need to look for the "A16A".
0:20:14 > 0:20:16My little tootsies are killing me.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19Bet you wish you'd listened to your dad now.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31Next, it's a speed check - but with her passengers!
0:20:31 > 0:20:34I'm just going to ask yous - because I'm not 100% -
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- it is 60 on a single road, isn't it? - Yeah.- It's 70 on the A2.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40Then the clouds close in,
0:20:40 > 0:20:44and if there's one thing Rebecca hates...
0:20:44 > 0:20:47Oh, my god! I cannot see a thing.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49..it's driving in torrential rain.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57No, I just had a mini heart attack there.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- You know when you panic? - Yeah.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04Because I thought that was as high as the wipers went.
0:21:04 > 0:21:05Brother James cuts in with a safety alert.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- Chippings!- I thought it said chickens!
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Why would there be loose chickens?! - I don't know!
0:21:14 > 0:21:17And, finally, Rebecca and her mates reach the park
0:21:17 > 0:21:21to abandon themselves to truly scary driving!
0:21:29 > 0:21:31This is not a fun ride!
0:21:31 > 0:21:34Time for brother James to reveal his own agenda
0:21:34 > 0:21:37about Rebecca's move to university.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- You're not having my bedroom! - I am having your bedroom.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41He thinks he's having my bedroom.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- How long before you go? - I'll be back every...
0:21:43 > 0:21:45He's saying I get the cupboard room. It's not happening.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48My going to university doesn't mean I should be punished.
0:21:48 > 0:21:49You've left the family home.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- I'm not being moved into the shed. - Happens to the best of us.- No!
0:21:56 > 0:22:00Next day, Sonja and David prepare to see Rebecca's second drive.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04Straight off, David sees his bug-bear.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07I'm a bit frustrated - the fact she's telling me now that
0:22:07 > 0:22:09she is wearing them, but she's not wearing them.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14Nothing on her feet again, but she's got shoes in her hand.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- And in the back of a car they go. - It is 60 on a single road, isn't it?
0:22:18 > 0:22:20It's 70 on the A2.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22There's a speed sign there, and she's missing them.
0:22:22 > 0:22:23She's the driver.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26She needs to get them from A to B, so it's about her driving
0:22:26 > 0:22:29and watching where she's going.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31Overall, I'm pleased with her driving.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34But, yeah, I think she did that better this time.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37BEEP BEEP
0:22:37 > 0:22:41Luckily, Rebecca's parents David and Sonja don't have the final call
0:22:41 > 0:22:45on whether Rebecca gets her own car - or lessons.
0:22:45 > 0:22:50That decision is down to ex-traffic cop Judith Roberts.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54Inspecting the footage with Judith is John Lepine MBE,
0:22:54 > 0:22:57one of the country's top driving instructors.
0:22:57 > 0:23:01If anyone can spot a barely legal driver, it's John.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04This road is making me so nervous.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07Keep both hands on the wheel, that would be a good start.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- Oh, no!- Oh!
0:23:09 > 0:23:10Crikey!
0:23:10 > 0:23:13Then some real gaffes.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15I did not see that roundabout coming.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17How can she not see a roundabout coming?
0:23:20 > 0:23:24- That looks like a red light to me. - That's awfully dangerous.
0:23:24 > 0:23:29Can I ask you, because I'm not 100%. It is 60...
0:23:29 > 0:23:32"I'm just going to ask you, because I'm not sure."
0:23:32 > 0:23:34It is a bit worrying, isn't it?
0:23:34 > 0:23:36I haven't seen her look in a mirror at all!
0:23:36 > 0:23:39She is there, but only at the guys in the back, not at the traffic.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41No, she's looking at James.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43She's not looking ahead. She's not planning.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46She's not seeing stuff until they're thrown at her,
0:23:46 > 0:23:49and, of course, she's chat chat chat chat chat the whole time!
0:23:49 > 0:23:52But the actual driving task is not too bad.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54If she would just concentrate on what she's doing.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57She seems to have the necessary skills.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00While her general driving is not too bad,
0:24:00 > 0:24:02Rebecca's poor mirror use
0:24:02 > 0:24:04and lack of planning ahead needs improving.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07So, if she can focus and keep checking those mirrors,
0:24:07 > 0:24:11she might still be in with a chance of getting that car.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14CAR HORN BLAST
0:24:17 > 0:24:21Coming up: Rob and the boys jump around in the car.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23BOYS WHOOP
0:24:24 > 0:24:27And Rebecca and her mates hit the shots.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29# I don't care
0:24:29 > 0:24:31# I love him. #
0:24:36 > 0:24:41It's A level results day and Rebecca has got some news for her dad.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43I got two Bs and a D.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45D in Maths.
0:24:45 > 0:24:48Like, I know I was trying for a C, but I didn't do as well as I thought.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51This is what I'm really not happy with myself about.
0:24:51 > 0:24:53I told you, I was basically guaranteed an A in Business,
0:24:53 > 0:24:56and I only got a C in the exam.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59I thought you would've got higher grades than that.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02I think you're capable of getting higher grades than that.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04But you got what you needed,
0:25:04 > 0:25:06and ultimately that's what counts.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08I'm just... This is how I feel. Urrrh!
0:25:08 > 0:25:10You know the way I look.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14- I always look at the pint glass as half full, not half empty.- I know.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17So, as far as I'm concerned, you've got a full pint.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19You're going to uni.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25My health gives me a different point of view on things.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27I'm not going to dwell.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30She's disappointed - I'm not dwelling on her disappointment.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33She needs to be happy with what she's got, and move on from it.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35She wanted better, but she's got what she needed,
0:25:35 > 0:25:38and that's all what counts as far as I'm concerned.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41So, I'm really, really proud of what she's achieved.
0:25:41 > 0:25:42I'm happy.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45CAR HORN BLAST
0:25:49 > 0:25:53Back in North Baddesley, the boys are stuck to the sofa.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56But not Rob. The open road is calling him.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59I'm going to just go for a drive
0:25:59 > 0:26:01and just aim for the sea.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04- I want a beach.- Yeah, let's go to a beach. For a swim.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07- I want to push Kurt in the sea. - I want fish and chips.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Right, let's go.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16It's just a case of dragging everyone with him.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Where are we even going?
0:26:23 > 0:26:24Without a care...
0:26:24 > 0:26:27or a clue, Rob's out on the road again,
0:26:27 > 0:26:29and this map is useless
0:26:29 > 0:26:32as he has no idea where he's going or how long it'll take him.
0:26:33 > 0:26:35The fun is we don't use maps.
0:26:35 > 0:26:36Fine, we won't tell you.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38We don't need maps. Yeah...!
0:26:38 > 0:26:40Rob's off on one.
0:26:40 > 0:26:42# I had a wheelbarrow
0:26:42 > 0:26:43# The wheel fell off
0:26:43 > 0:26:45# Counting! Counting! #
0:26:45 > 0:26:47What is it about that song?
0:26:47 > 0:26:48I don't know.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00Now, I do not know where I am going.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03Going towards Bournemouth.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05Yeah, but that goes back.
0:27:06 > 0:27:09Rob's knackered. Not good.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11Then, back-seat inspiration.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14- So, let's go to Weymouth. - So, Weymouth it is.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17Weymouth, that one! Go left, go left, left, left!
0:27:17 > 0:27:18- Oh,- BLEEP- sake!
0:27:18 > 0:27:20- Go round the roundabout! - All the way round!- Jesus...!
0:27:20 > 0:27:22How long did it take you to move over?
0:27:22 > 0:27:24Then a chancer cuts Rob up.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31Phew! That was close.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44I didn't think Weymouth was this far.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48Rob's not thought this through.
0:27:48 > 0:27:51He's not a natural-born long-distance driver,
0:27:51 > 0:27:54and being sleepy behind the wheel is serious.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57It causes 25% of most smash-ups.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04Before Rob slips into a coma,
0:28:04 > 0:28:06they see the sea.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10Weymouth, which means two things - beach, fish and chips.
0:28:10 > 0:28:13Oh, that's three things. And it's dark.
0:28:13 > 0:28:15BOYS LAUGH
0:28:15 > 0:28:18Rob reclines, and the boys go to work.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20I'll make you a little pillow.
0:28:20 > 0:28:22- Put your head down.- Piss off!
0:28:22 > 0:28:23Nice pillow!
0:28:24 > 0:28:26Make me boobs.
0:28:26 > 0:28:28Boobs and a massive willy!
0:28:28 > 0:28:32All the ladies are going to want you after they see this willy, Rob.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34There we go!
0:28:34 > 0:28:35How does that one look?
0:28:38 > 0:28:40That's one for...Instagram.
0:28:42 > 0:28:44After a beach nap,
0:28:44 > 0:28:47Rob's recharged and ready to get back on the road.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59The next day, Joy and Sue reconvene for Rob's latest adventure.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- Oh, he is tired! Oh, Rob! - Stay awake, Rob.- Yeah.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05Put your hand on the wheel.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08Ooh, a motorbike! Rob!
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Watch his eye level. He's constantly watching his speedo which is good.
0:29:11 > 0:29:13I think he's reasonably safe.
0:29:13 > 0:29:16I do think he was very tired.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18He was aware of what was going on.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21He was aware that it was important to stick within the speed limit.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25Lovely to see him exploring and out with the guys, really.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31SQUEALING TYRES
0:29:34 > 0:29:37Mum's on Rob side, but the bike incident
0:29:37 > 0:29:42and all that yawning scupper his chances with judges Judith and John.
0:29:42 > 0:29:44Looks very confident behind the wheel.
0:29:44 > 0:29:48- What's he doing with his left hand? - Hand on the steering wheel!
0:29:48 > 0:29:50- 'Left, left, left, left. - Oh,- BLEEP- sake.
0:29:50 > 0:29:52- 'Go round the roundabout. - Jesus...!'
0:29:52 > 0:29:54That was very good, there.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57They got in the wrong lane, but he's gonna go round the roundabout
0:29:57 > 0:30:00and attack it from a safer angle.
0:30:00 > 0:30:01- Oh!- Oh!
0:30:01 > 0:30:03They looked a bit tight there - that motorbike.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05That's not down to him - I think that's down to the motorbike.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08CHATTER AND LAUGHTER
0:30:08 > 0:30:10Not too bad so far, I don't think.
0:30:10 > 0:30:14I'd like to see him use his mirrors a few times more.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17But overall, I think Rob did very well.
0:30:17 > 0:30:19The boy's done good.
0:30:19 > 0:30:22But there's still one big road trip to go,
0:30:22 > 0:30:25and knowing Rob, that could be to anywhere.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27CAR HORN BLAST
0:30:31 > 0:30:33In Hartlepool, Mum's away
0:30:33 > 0:30:37and with a free house, Rebecca's making the most of it.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39Do you know what I think we should do, though -
0:30:39 > 0:30:41sort out like a smoking station.
0:30:41 > 0:30:44You know that green thing that you usually put
0:30:44 > 0:30:47your tabs out in? Well, you put it somewhere secluded
0:30:47 > 0:30:51so you're not smoking on top of everyone.
0:30:51 > 0:30:53We'll make it known. When they come in, you can tell them...
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- Put a sign on?- A little purple sign, Smokers here. Smokers welcome.
0:31:01 > 0:31:06What no-one can prepare for are James's dance moves.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09Has someone spiked him, because he's so drunk.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11It's me, what do you expect?
0:31:11 > 0:31:12A disaster, darling!
0:31:12 > 0:31:16Shots slipped down, music goes up - dream combo.
0:31:16 > 0:31:17# I don't care!
0:31:17 > 0:31:19# I love him!
0:31:19 > 0:31:21# I don't care! #
0:31:21 > 0:31:25True to form, Rebecca still manages to stay in control of things.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27I've told everyone off, because they've all been a bit loud.
0:31:27 > 0:31:29And there's a baby next door,
0:31:29 > 0:31:31so I've told them repeatedly to stop screaming
0:31:31 > 0:31:33and everyone seems ridiculously drunk.
0:31:33 > 0:31:34I think it's the shots.
0:31:34 > 0:31:37I'm a good actor! I play really sober when, in fact,
0:31:37 > 0:31:40inside I'm, like, oh, I can feel the hangover already.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42It's hitting me.
0:31:44 > 0:31:46BEEP BEEP
0:31:46 > 0:31:49Back in Hampshire, Rob's cajoled his brother Dave
0:31:49 > 0:31:51to play for mates at the local.
0:31:51 > 0:31:54He prepares for his performance
0:31:54 > 0:31:56by getting the beers in,
0:31:56 > 0:31:58and he's already on number three.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01Are you ready for this gig tonight?
0:32:01 > 0:32:04- No.- Can Dave sing? - Yeah, he can, actually.
0:32:04 > 0:32:07- So what is the point of you being involved?- I don't really know.
0:32:07 > 0:32:09Sometimes I sit there and go, "Why am I here?"
0:32:09 > 0:32:11- I thought you were my number one fan?- No.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13ROB LAUGHS
0:32:13 > 0:32:16All Rob needs now is another beer.
0:32:22 > 0:32:25Thankfully, the boys get to the boozer on foot,
0:32:25 > 0:32:28and like a true pro, Rob has another beer.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36Dave finally arrives - professional and sober.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39If Rob is as drunk as we think he is, Dave will...save it.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42- Dave will save it. - Dave will save the day.
0:32:42 > 0:32:45The music won't seem that bad, cos Dave will just carry the team.
0:32:45 > 0:32:49Rob's turning into a one-man beer festival.
0:32:50 > 0:32:53What could possibly go wrong, you know? It'll be fine.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55Beer seven...
0:32:55 > 0:32:56and ten minutes to the gig.
0:32:56 > 0:32:58This is going to go well.
0:33:03 > 0:33:06It seems Rob's incapable of tuning his own guitar,
0:33:06 > 0:33:08so Dave steps in.
0:33:08 > 0:33:09How much have you had?
0:33:09 > 0:33:11Six beers, one pint.
0:33:11 > 0:33:13- Has anyone ever told you that you're a- BLEEP?
0:33:13 > 0:33:15I'll be fine, I'll wake it up.
0:33:15 > 0:33:17I'll wake it up.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30# Now, will you take me
0:33:30 > 0:33:33# Down to the marquee
0:33:33 > 0:33:35# Where we...
0:33:35 > 0:33:36# ..can fall in love
0:33:39 > 0:33:42# You say that that's not good enough. #
0:33:47 > 0:33:50Despite the booze-a-thon,
0:33:50 > 0:33:51Rob doesn't pluck up.
0:33:51 > 0:33:54What a lucky plucker.
0:33:56 > 0:33:58CAR HORN BLAST
0:34:00 > 0:34:02In Hartlepool, Rebecca and James
0:34:02 > 0:34:06are getting ready for a big post-results party in Leeds.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08You will drink loads. This is the issue.
0:34:08 > 0:34:12I am really excited, but at the same time, I know it's going to end in...
0:34:12 > 0:34:15- someone...- Throwing up?
0:34:15 > 0:34:17By "someone" I mean you.
0:34:17 > 0:34:21Or...me and Laura just hugely celebrating.
0:34:23 > 0:34:27Rebecca is off to pick up mates Laura, Rhys and Robyn,
0:34:27 > 0:34:31then it's an 80-mile journey south for motorway-virgin Rebecca.
0:34:34 > 0:34:37They were going to get preloaded,
0:34:37 > 0:34:40but James has left the booze in the boot
0:34:40 > 0:34:42and Rebecca is in no mood to pull over.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44One job,
0:34:44 > 0:34:46and he can't even do that!
0:34:46 > 0:34:47Honestly!
0:34:50 > 0:34:52Becca moves into the middle lane...
0:34:52 > 0:34:55and stays there...
0:34:55 > 0:34:57and stays there.
0:34:57 > 0:34:59Why's everyone hating on me?
0:34:59 > 0:35:02Stop overtaking me, I'm doing 70.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04It's not like a personal dig at you.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08Cos you're committing the cardinal sin of motorway driving -
0:35:08 > 0:35:10hogging the middle lane!
0:35:11 > 0:35:13The speed has not changed, has it, anyone?
0:35:13 > 0:35:15No, guys, I'm just pointing out, it did say 30, didn't it,
0:35:15 > 0:35:17but no-one's, like...!
0:35:19 > 0:35:22Hitting the city, they look for the car park.
0:35:22 > 0:35:24- We want to be there. - Is that the big building?
0:35:24 > 0:35:26- Yeah, yeah.- The white thing?- Yeah.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29So we're just need to look for a way to get there.
0:35:29 > 0:35:33Rebecca knows where it is, she just can't quite get there.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36Will yous try and tell me as we get to the actual thing?
0:35:36 > 0:35:37Missed it.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40Shit, I should've went down there, shouldn't I?
0:35:40 > 0:35:43Look ahead, Rebecca. Car park on the right.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- Just try and tell me as we get to the actual thing!- We can see it!
0:35:47 > 0:35:48Ooh, God!
0:35:48 > 0:35:52Pulling into the multi-storey, they can finally grab their booze
0:35:52 > 0:35:53and get the party started.
0:35:55 > 0:35:57GLASS SHATTERS GIRL SHRIEKS
0:35:57 > 0:35:58Drink it, don't wear it!
0:35:58 > 0:36:00Laura, Laura, Laura.
0:36:02 > 0:36:05They've booked a hotel for the night, so get the drinks in...
0:36:05 > 0:36:08You knock drinks down people, you're terrible.
0:36:08 > 0:36:10..and the make-up on.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12James is loving it.
0:36:12 > 0:36:15James being involved makes him feel good cos he feels like a girl.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18Not that he wants to feel like a girl, but you know what I mean.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21- James is female. - James is one of the girls, so...
0:36:21 > 0:36:23I was looking at him in my rear view mirror and I was thinking,
0:36:23 > 0:36:27"One of his eyebrows is about half a centimetre thicker than
0:36:27 > 0:36:29the other one, but it was...
0:36:29 > 0:36:33See, you just keep on, work, like...
0:36:39 > 0:36:42They hit the bars, but it seems Rebecca is still on duty.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46They're going to go out, they're going to get drunk,
0:36:46 > 0:36:48and I'm going to have to look after everyone.
0:36:48 > 0:36:51Ah, let your hair down, Rebecca, you've earned it.
0:36:54 > 0:36:57Shorts and shots downed, the booze starts to kick in.
0:37:04 > 0:37:05Midday.
0:37:05 > 0:37:09Time for tired party girls and boy to go home.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13As each unit of alcohol takes roughly one hour to leave the system,
0:37:13 > 0:37:17the film crew steps in to check she's left enough time.
0:37:17 > 0:37:18Right, I'm going to just check...
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- OK.- ..that you're not over the limit, OK?
0:37:21 > 0:37:24Rebecca has to be under 35 micrograms
0:37:24 > 0:37:27to be legally able to drive.
0:37:27 > 0:37:30- Good, so you're clear to drive. - Yep. Thank God.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33See, I had a sensible night.
0:37:43 > 0:37:44It's 24 hours later,
0:37:44 > 0:37:48and the seven days of Rebecca's secret driving test are up.
0:37:48 > 0:37:52She's had no idea she's been under surveillance by her mum and dad,
0:37:52 > 0:37:54but they're not the ones making the call on
0:37:54 > 0:37:57whether or not she gets her own car.
0:37:57 > 0:38:01That decision is down to ex-traffic cop Judith.
0:38:01 > 0:38:03For her to be awarded a car,
0:38:03 > 0:38:07I've got to see her, er, knowledge improve.
0:38:07 > 0:38:11I've got to see her vision, her planning improve,
0:38:11 > 0:38:14and certainly her reactions improve,
0:38:14 > 0:38:17so I'm very much on the fence at the moment.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30A few minutes later and Rebecca arrives at home,
0:38:30 > 0:38:34totally unaware of what's waiting for her.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36- Whoa! Bloody Nora.- Surprise!
0:38:36 > 0:38:40You think that we've been watching you and your friends having
0:38:40 > 0:38:43- a good time, but actually we've been spying on you.- Oh, no!
0:38:43 > 0:38:47My hand is actually, like, really shaking.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50- You're fine. - You know I don't like surprises.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53And I've been brought in to have a look at your driving, er,
0:38:53 > 0:38:58with a view to perhaps giving you your own second hand car,
0:38:58 > 0:39:03or if I feel you would benefit from further lessons,
0:39:03 > 0:39:06build on what you've already learnt,
0:39:06 > 0:39:09then obviously that's going to be my decision.
0:39:10 > 0:39:14It's time for mum Sonja and Judith to watch the final drive.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18Dad David will also be watching separately.
0:39:19 > 0:39:22Rebecca will be waiting outside.
0:39:22 > 0:39:25OK, Sonja, so we're going to look at Rebecca's third journey.
0:39:25 > 0:39:26How are you feeling about that?
0:39:26 > 0:39:30Erm, quite excited, because Rebecca hasn't
0:39:30 > 0:39:35drove on a motorway before and she hasn't been around a one-way system.
0:39:35 > 0:39:38- Oh.- So, yeah, er, I'm quite looking forward to it.- OK.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41All right, let's have a look, then.
0:39:41 > 0:39:44Going to deliberately try not to think about what I could get
0:39:44 > 0:39:46because as soon as you say it, you think,
0:39:46 > 0:39:49"Yeah, but what if I don't?" So I'm just...
0:39:49 > 0:39:51not even focusing on that right now.
0:39:51 > 0:39:53I'm more interested to see what they say,
0:39:53 > 0:39:56cos I'm always on at them, telling them I'm a good driver,
0:39:56 > 0:39:59so, I'm quite interested to see what she has to say.
0:39:59 > 0:40:03I want to just point out, it did say 30, didn't it, but no-one's, like...
0:40:03 > 0:40:05She's very unsure about speed limits.
0:40:05 > 0:40:07The speed has not changed, has it, anyone?
0:40:07 > 0:40:09And it all boils down to her low vision.
0:40:09 > 0:40:12She's not looking far enough ahead.
0:40:12 > 0:40:15- Shit, I should have went down there, shouldn't I?- Yeah.
0:40:15 > 0:40:19Erm, she's not thinking about what's coming up.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21Simple things like lane discipline,
0:40:21 > 0:40:25- and if she was looking further ahead and planning...- Mm-hm.
0:40:25 > 0:40:28..she would deal with it more.
0:40:28 > 0:40:29Oh, no.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33Now Rebecca gets a chance to see how she really drives.
0:40:33 > 0:40:35My little tootsies are killing me.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39Tights, sweaty feet slipping off pedals...
0:40:39 > 0:40:41- Yeah, I know.- Bad.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44Everyone on alert. I think we have about 29 miles.
0:40:44 > 0:40:45- Yes.- But we do...
0:40:45 > 0:40:48- God, you're so bossy.- I know.
0:40:48 > 0:40:49- Right hand down here.- Yeah.
0:40:49 > 0:40:50- Left hand?- Yeah, I know.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- Doing the royal... - It's way too... I know.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55'Oh, my god.'
0:40:55 > 0:40:57See, especially, absolutely especially,
0:40:57 > 0:41:01when you get a layer of water between the tarmac and the tyre,
0:41:01 > 0:41:03and the car can go everywhere,
0:41:03 > 0:41:05you need to settle down and think,
0:41:05 > 0:41:09"Right, this steering wheel is all I've got."
0:41:09 > 0:41:11That's where you went through the red light.
0:41:11 > 0:41:13- Yeah.- Going round the roundabout.
0:41:14 > 0:41:18As ever, Rebecca's determined to fight her corner.
0:41:18 > 0:41:20Because, obviously, I got lost at this point,
0:41:20 > 0:41:24I was getting flustered, and I know I was getting so worked up.
0:41:24 > 0:41:25That's a bad roundabout,
0:41:25 > 0:41:27cos you can't see the lights till the last second.
0:41:27 > 0:41:29You didn't see the traffic light
0:41:29 > 0:41:32because you weren't concentrating and you weren't looking for them.
0:41:32 > 0:41:34You know, as you're going around the roundabout bit,
0:41:34 > 0:41:37sometimes you can't always see because you've got your panel...
0:41:37 > 0:41:38That's what I'm...
0:41:38 > 0:41:41You've got to raise your vision right the way up there
0:41:41 > 0:41:45and out, and head turning all the time, looking to see.
0:41:45 > 0:41:48I've never been anywhere, this is my first trip.
0:41:48 > 0:41:51I was mortified, I didn't know what to do with myself.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- It is 60 on a single road, isn't it?- Really?
0:41:55 > 0:41:58My mam tells me off for this. I don't actually...
0:41:58 > 0:41:59Are you asking yourself?
0:41:59 > 0:42:02Yeah, you know when you just like to ask for the sake of asking?
0:42:02 > 0:42:03I don't want anyone to answer me.
0:42:03 > 0:42:06- Well, clearly nobody was going to.- I know!
0:42:06 > 0:42:09Why's everyone hating on me? Stop overtaking me, I'm doing 70!
0:42:09 > 0:42:12- You deal with the motorway very well.- Yeah.
0:42:12 > 0:42:15You look quite confident, you sound quite confident.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17But you are a hogger.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19That journey wasn't too bad,
0:42:19 > 0:42:23- but there weren't too many hazards for you to negotiate.- Yeah.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26And you had a rough idea of where to go.
0:42:26 > 0:42:29Shit, I should've went down there, shouldn't I?
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- You're a relatively new driver. - Yeah.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34- Sadly, you've picked up a lot of bad habits.- Yeah.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- You're too busy in the car.- Yeah.
0:42:38 > 0:42:42The telemetry report shows that Rebecca hasn't sped,
0:42:42 > 0:42:47so, now, armed with all the evidence for and against, it's decision time.
0:42:47 > 0:42:51It's obviously now down to me to decide where we go with you.
0:42:51 > 0:42:57And it's not easy for me to decide, because there are lots of times
0:42:57 > 0:43:00when you are very confident behind the wheel...
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- Yeah.- ..but other times you're scared to death.- I know.
0:43:05 > 0:43:07So I think on this particular occasion...
0:43:09 > 0:43:12..I'm going to recommend that you have lessons.
0:43:13 > 0:43:17- Why?- Because I think you would benefit from being taught
0:43:17 > 0:43:20- how to drive properly.- Right.
0:43:21 > 0:43:23But how is a lesson in something that...?
0:43:23 > 0:43:27Right, admittedly, yeah, my hand was off a lot, and I accept the whole...
0:43:27 > 0:43:30Right, I don't look in my rear view mirror enough at all,
0:43:30 > 0:43:34but the thing is, they're things that you learn from driving, not things
0:43:34 > 0:43:36that I'm going to learn from another person sitting down
0:43:36 > 0:43:37and telling me to do it.
0:43:37 > 0:43:40You need someone to teach you hazard perception.
0:43:41 > 0:43:44Well, I still completely disagree, but...
0:43:48 > 0:43:52I think I deserved it, but I'm not bothered.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55Like I said, I'm going to university anyway,
0:43:55 > 0:43:58so I'm not going to need a car in the middle of a city,
0:43:58 > 0:44:00so it's just...
0:44:00 > 0:44:02what it is, leave it at that.
0:44:04 > 0:44:07Regrettably, her lack of overall awareness and road knowledge means
0:44:07 > 0:44:11Rebecca will have to settle for driving lessons.
0:44:16 > 0:44:19It's nearly the end of Rob's week of freedom.
0:44:20 > 0:44:24The Hampshire massive, Rob, Kurt, Court, Arran,
0:44:24 > 0:44:27plus birthday boy Spud, are off to Eastbourne
0:44:27 > 0:44:29for some seaside celebrations.
0:44:29 > 0:44:31LAUGHTER AND SHOUTING
0:44:31 > 0:44:34That was my drink!
0:44:34 > 0:44:37In car cans are go!
0:44:37 > 0:44:39BOISTEROUS LAUGHTER AND CHAT
0:44:45 > 0:44:48Normally it's a 90-mile, two-hour trip,
0:44:48 > 0:44:50but with random Rob, who knows?
0:44:52 > 0:44:56It's minutes before Rob decides he knows a better way.
0:44:56 > 0:44:58We've literally gone in such a roundabout way.
0:44:58 > 0:45:01No, it's because we were going to go...
0:45:01 > 0:45:02No, we've gone a stupid way.
0:45:02 > 0:45:05We were going to go down through Eastleigh past ASDA, but then...
0:45:05 > 0:45:07Stupid way. Stupid way.
0:45:07 > 0:45:08Just feel the acceleration!
0:45:08 > 0:45:12Rob's gone one-handed and the boys have gone old-school.
0:45:12 > 0:45:14- Bum!- Bum!
0:45:14 > 0:45:16MUSIC: "Jump Around" by House of Pain
0:45:16 > 0:45:19- A-agh!- Banging my head. - Oh, yeah!- I've got to answer.
0:45:21 > 0:45:26And then Spud segues into a lovely ode to the speed camera.
0:45:26 > 0:45:27- SPUD SINGS - # Speed camera
0:45:27 > 0:45:29# Speed camera
0:45:29 > 0:45:31# Speed camera
0:45:31 > 0:45:33# Speed camera. #
0:45:33 > 0:45:36HE SINGS GIBBERISH
0:45:37 > 0:45:39Oh, guys, guys, tunnel game.
0:45:39 > 0:45:42Another motoring fave, when entering a tunnel,
0:45:42 > 0:45:44take a deep breath and hold.
0:45:50 > 0:45:52THEY GASP FOR BREATH
0:45:53 > 0:45:55And Eastbourne beckons.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03Sensibly, Rob and his mates are booked into a hotel, which means
0:46:03 > 0:46:07the lads can get on the beers without worrying about the wheels.
0:46:13 > 0:46:16All checked in, and Rob removes the last thing between him
0:46:16 > 0:46:18and total freedom.
0:46:18 > 0:46:20His clothes.
0:46:21 > 0:46:23Take your top off.
0:46:23 > 0:46:25And Kurt becomes a human cocktail shaker.
0:46:28 > 0:46:31Put your thumb up when you want me to stop.
0:46:31 > 0:46:33OK, OK? Now?
0:46:33 > 0:46:35Open your mouth.
0:46:36 > 0:46:37Switch.
0:46:39 > 0:46:41LAUGHTER
0:46:41 > 0:46:45It's only a matter of time before everyone bundles Kurt.
0:46:48 > 0:46:51Then Eastbourne's answer to One Direction,
0:46:51 > 0:46:52No Direction,
0:46:52 > 0:46:53are ready.
0:46:53 > 0:46:54Nearly.
0:46:54 > 0:46:56Spud, how are you fitting into those jeans?
0:46:56 > 0:46:58LAUGHTER
0:46:58 > 0:47:00- Harsh, man.- Bit rude, man.- Yeah!
0:47:00 > 0:47:01I'm just saying, though.
0:47:04 > 0:47:06Even though the boys are tanked up,
0:47:06 > 0:47:09the bond between the old schoolmates is still as strong.
0:47:09 > 0:47:10Yeah, Kurt gets picked on usually
0:47:10 > 0:47:12with the whole drinking games and everything.
0:47:12 > 0:47:15It's usually me or him that takes the brunt of the jokes.
0:47:15 > 0:47:18We all know each other's breaking point and we all know
0:47:18 > 0:47:21when each other get annoyed to a point where we need to stop.
0:47:21 > 0:47:24In 33 minutes, we have to bundle Spud for his birthday, so, no matter
0:47:24 > 0:47:30where it is, he's getting bundled on midnight, so that's the rule.
0:47:30 > 0:47:32- Everyone's on him.- Thank you!
0:47:42 > 0:47:46Drink, drink and more drink,
0:47:46 > 0:47:48and then, bong!
0:47:48 > 0:47:50It's bundle time!
0:47:58 > 0:48:00Then it's into another club to amp up the night.
0:48:19 > 0:48:21Morning.
0:48:21 > 0:48:24And what happens in Eastbourne hopefully stays in Eastbourne.
0:48:24 > 0:48:27I really don't know what happened. I was in Court's room.
0:48:27 > 0:48:31I tried to sleep in the, er, I went in the cupboard.
0:48:31 > 0:48:32I was in the cupboard for a bit.
0:48:32 > 0:48:35Then I went from the cupboard back to my room,
0:48:35 > 0:48:37and then I ended up on the window ledge, yeah.
0:48:37 > 0:48:40It was actually surprisingly spacious.
0:48:40 > 0:48:42I'm feeling pretty tender, to be honest.
0:48:42 > 0:48:45I need to get some food in me to sober up properly.
0:48:45 > 0:48:48Feeling pretty... pretty bad right now.
0:48:50 > 0:48:53After beach and brekky, it's home time for the boys.
0:48:57 > 0:49:00Even though Rob's left several hours between bottle and throttle,
0:49:00 > 0:49:04the film crew double check he's fit to drive,
0:49:04 > 0:49:07cos over 50% of all drunk driving arrests are made
0:49:07 > 0:49:09the morning after the night before.
0:49:09 > 0:49:10OK, stop.
0:49:12 > 0:49:15- You are good to drive.- Cheers. - Below the limit, well done.
0:49:17 > 0:49:19The boys are good to go,
0:49:19 > 0:49:23so the strangely quiet car makes its way back to Hampshire.
0:49:32 > 0:49:36The next day, it's the end of Rob's week with the car.
0:49:36 > 0:49:38Judge Judith's on her way
0:49:38 > 0:49:42to see how Random Rob's got on with his week behind the wheel.
0:49:42 > 0:49:44I'd like to see in Journey Three
0:49:44 > 0:49:48a bit more thought going into his driving, a bit more planning,
0:49:48 > 0:49:49and I'd like to see him
0:49:49 > 0:49:53really appreciate the fact that he's behind a lethal weapon.
0:49:53 > 0:49:55He has got to take responsibility of that,
0:49:55 > 0:49:58and he's got to know where he's going.
0:49:58 > 0:49:59She's clearly never met Rob.
0:50:01 > 0:50:03- Hello. Judith Roberts, you must be Julie.- Oh, hello!
0:50:03 > 0:50:05- Hi.- Hello. Come in.- Thank you.
0:50:11 > 0:50:14When Rob rocks up, he's got no idea
0:50:14 > 0:50:16who or what is waiting for him.
0:50:18 > 0:50:22Well, it's an ex-cop, his mum and her mate Sue.
0:50:29 > 0:50:33- Hello, mate.- Hello.- Hello.- Hey.
0:50:33 > 0:50:36- You think that you've been out with your mates all week?- Yes.
0:50:36 > 0:50:39We've been secretly spying on you.
0:50:39 > 0:50:42You think it's all about you and your mates.
0:50:42 > 0:50:45- In actual fact, it's all about you and your driving.- Mm.
0:50:45 > 0:50:47So, this is Judith.
0:50:47 > 0:50:51- I've been brought in to have a look at your driving.- Yeah.
0:50:51 > 0:50:53Erm, the good bits and the bad bits.
0:50:53 > 0:50:58If I feel you deserve a car then you get your own second hand car.
0:50:58 > 0:51:01But if I think you need to go back to driving school
0:51:01 > 0:51:04then you get a set of basic driving lessons.
0:51:04 > 0:51:06How d'you feel about that?
0:51:06 > 0:51:08- It's fine.- It's fine?- Yeah.
0:51:08 > 0:51:10THEY LAUGH
0:51:14 > 0:51:16The ladies gather round the lappy.
0:51:16 > 0:51:17In the other room,
0:51:17 > 0:51:20Rob tries to remember how he's been behind the wheel.
0:51:20 > 0:51:24I think I did OK. I mean, like, I was... I was...
0:51:24 > 0:51:28I don't think that I actually, erm, I drove over the speed limit much.
0:51:31 > 0:51:35- He has a lazy boy attitude to the steering wheel.- Right.
0:51:35 > 0:51:38- One hand on the steering wheel, one hand on the gear lever.- Mm.
0:51:38 > 0:51:41This is the third drive now, and I'm seeing it more and more.
0:51:42 > 0:51:47First two drives, he wasn't using his mirror anywhere near enough.
0:51:47 > 0:51:50But I have seen him start to use the wing mirrors.
0:51:52 > 0:51:54With the cat out of the bag,
0:51:54 > 0:51:57Rob now gets to see how he really operates in the motor.
0:51:57 > 0:52:02- Generally, you've got a very, very good driving position.- Yeah.
0:52:02 > 0:52:03You look the part.
0:52:03 > 0:52:06You look confident, a little bit overconfident sometimes.
0:52:06 > 0:52:11Tell me what you think is wrong about this picture.
0:52:12 > 0:52:14- My eyes are down?- No.
0:52:14 > 0:52:19Your hands, when you approach a hazard,
0:52:19 > 0:52:23seem to drop onto the gear lever and they stay there.
0:52:23 > 0:52:25So you've got one hand on the steering wheel and one hand on the
0:52:25 > 0:52:28gear lever, and I'm sure that's not how you've been taught.
0:52:28 > 0:52:30Oh, I know what you mean. Yeah, happens a lot.
0:52:30 > 0:52:33- Because it happens a lot.- Yeah.- OK?
0:52:33 > 0:52:36This I actually thought you dealt with really well.
0:52:36 > 0:52:40You saw the horses. You slowed right down. You've moved out.
0:52:40 > 0:52:44I would have perhaps liked to have seen a signal there.
0:52:44 > 0:52:46I was more focused on, like,
0:52:46 > 0:52:49the horses themselves than my actual indication.
0:52:49 > 0:52:52You dealt with that perfectly.
0:52:52 > 0:52:54You slowed right down, you've taken the gear,
0:52:54 > 0:52:57you've moved right away from them.
0:52:57 > 0:53:01- Go left, go left, go left.- This, actually, was in your favour.- Yeah.
0:53:01 > 0:53:03You were in the right hand lane,
0:53:03 > 0:53:06they were trying to tell you to move across to the left...
0:53:06 > 0:53:10- I had no time to brake, to be honest. - ..which would have been dangerous.
0:53:10 > 0:53:12- So what you did was perfect.- Yeah.
0:53:12 > 0:53:16You went round the roundabout and then you took your left turn.
0:53:16 > 0:53:18What's your gut feeling? How do you feel?
0:53:18 > 0:53:23I didn't realise I had the habit of the left hand on the gear stick.
0:53:23 > 0:53:25- That's something I need to change really.- Yep.
0:53:25 > 0:53:27I really wasn't aware that I did it that much.
0:53:27 > 0:53:32- That steering wheel is your only contact with the wheels.- Yeah.
0:53:32 > 0:53:35And it's the wheels that is the only contact with the road.
0:53:35 > 0:53:39- So anything happens, you need to be in proper control.- I understand.
0:53:39 > 0:53:43- Listen to what Judith's saying. - I understand this advice.
0:53:43 > 0:53:46I understand the advice and I'll take it on board.
0:53:46 > 0:53:49In the car there's a telemetry box which records your speed,
0:53:49 > 0:53:53and obviously the data that's been downloaded from that shows
0:53:53 > 0:53:55that pretty much you were within the speed limits.
0:53:55 > 0:53:58Erm, there was only one occasion when, er, on the motorway,
0:53:58 > 0:54:00- you were doing 72.- Excellent.
0:54:00 > 0:54:03- Which is very slightly over. - Well done.
0:54:03 > 0:54:06But, overall, out of all the miles that you did,
0:54:06 > 0:54:09- your speed was pretty spot on.- OK.
0:54:09 > 0:54:11It's now crunch time.
0:54:11 > 0:54:13Will the flappy hand let Rob down?
0:54:13 > 0:54:17I think on this occasion, having seen everything,
0:54:17 > 0:54:19chatted to your mum, chatted to you...
0:54:24 > 0:54:28..I think you would benefit from your own car.
0:54:28 > 0:54:30Wahey!
0:54:30 > 0:54:32THEY LAUGH
0:54:34 > 0:54:39- Don't do that. Why would you do that? Give us a hug, Sue!- Well done, mate.
0:54:39 > 0:54:42- So, Mum, how do you feel about that? - Oh, fantastic, fantastic.
0:54:42 > 0:54:44THEY LAUGH
0:54:44 > 0:54:47- Do you think he deserves his own car?- Yes, I think so.- Good.
0:54:47 > 0:54:50I think so. But he needs to put his hand on the steering wheel.
0:54:50 > 0:54:52I didn't realise I did that, to be honest.
0:54:52 > 0:54:56- You'd be happy with him out...? - Yes.- On his own, late at night?- Yes.
0:54:56 > 0:55:01Result. Rob's free to go where he wants when he wants,
0:55:01 > 0:55:03and he's chuffed to pieces.
0:55:03 > 0:55:04Really happy.
0:55:04 > 0:55:08Freedom! I get freedom finally, like, actually being able to go somewhere,
0:55:08 > 0:55:11and I can actually go and explore and just be...
0:55:11 > 0:55:14just be free to do whatever I want.
0:55:18 > 0:55:22In the end, Rebecca decided not to take the free driving lessons,
0:55:22 > 0:55:25but is loving her independent life at uni.
0:55:30 > 0:55:34And Rob is about to become the proud owner of his very own motor.
0:55:35 > 0:55:38I'm really happy with it. It's a good little runner, I think,
0:55:38 > 0:55:41so, by far the cleanest thing I've ever driven.
0:55:41 > 0:55:43Been waiting for a while for this now,
0:55:43 > 0:55:45so, going to actually get out and get on the road.
0:55:45 > 0:55:47Going to be a good time, I guess.
0:55:47 > 0:55:51And, typically, as soon as he had the keys in his hand, he was off.
0:55:51 > 0:55:53But goodness knows where!