I laughed out loud at that point. My wife gets frustrated too when the Satnav interrupts her in mid flow. Running Google Maps on a phone: free. The look on Ashley's face... priceless.
The best part was she thought the most important information at that point was to inform that the time to destination being over an hour and twenty minutes away!
9:02 is a great example of what is known as a "New York minute". It's the length of time between the lights turning green and the driver behind you beeping their horn. Some speculate that it is the shortest possible measurement of time
1:50 I really, really hope you reported that Ford driver. Those drivers that contravene those Keep Left islands are a massive, massive danger to other road users and really would benefit from a careless driving charge and points. I know you rarely do report but that driving is so utterly incompetent as to be one of the rare exceptions when you should.
@@TheGiff7 Module 2 is a test on a computer. Module 4 is a show and tell vehicle walk around check. Grandfather rights only apply to C1(7.5t) not C or C+E.
10:20. Can absolutely guarantee that the Passat went 'Oh it's a learner, they'll be slow, I can get ahead of them.' Then were shocked to find out they couldn't.
I wish more instructors were like Ashley. Mine was just there to guide me to pass my driving test, but didn't really prepare me for driving once I've passed. Think I've learnt more from watching Ashley's videos than I did in my lessons tbh
She was worried about the dog being too hot ! Good tip to find out whether it's too hot for your dog to walk, if you can't keep your hand on the concrete for more than a few seconds because you get burned, then it's too hot for your dog :D That's my summer dog walk routine.
We have a few people that take their dog(s) out for a walk in warmer weather and I do know that some of them it is needed for comfort breaks - fully house trained dog but living in an apartment with no garden for example I do leave a bowl of water out for our furry friends to have a drink if they wish which gets changed at least three times a day. Even if the dogs don’t use it the wild birds enjoy a bath occasionally 👍
I've seen people taking their dog out in around 20c weather and the dog is always looking like it is too hot. I've sen people sit down and drink meanwhile the dog is panting away as if it wants to cool down. If it's too hot to wear your coat outside then it's too hot for the dog.
Always take water out when walking my dogs whatever the temperature, will never walk them if it is over 25C and will only walk them on a short walk like 20/30mins between 20-25C, they are fine with the temperature but I won't let them run around and make sure that I keep to more shaded areas of the park near my house. I also, and I know it is with the best of intentions that people do it, never let my dog drink out of any bowl of water left out on the pavement, as I do not trust people walking past not to put anything in it.
@@shadybacon3451 understand what you are saying completely which is why I am the same with my dog and the water bowls left outside well known pet shops in town centres It is also the reason why the bowl I leave is off the pavement but accessible and the water changed regularly. If no dog drinks from it then no dog drinks from it but there if needed 👍 Take care out there and hopefully some warmer weather is around the corner…but not too warm for our four legged friends
Hi Ashley, a couple of ideas for future videos. 1) How to find a good instructor and the benefits of going with a larger school or independent instructor. 2) The absolute state of trying to get a test in some locations is near on impossible. I had a terrible time getting an instructor near where I live (Surrey). I did find a good one for my daughter but he wasn't available when it came time for my son. The only instructor I could find for him turned out to be quite poor in my opinion so I ended up teaching him myself instead. Both my kids passed first time. In both cases the soonest driving test in the area was about 6 months away. We considered booking an area far away, which was definitely an option, but in the end we used one of the many phone apps which looks for dates which come up and rebooks for you. But these apps are part of the problem because it has become an arms race where in some parts of the country you need to use the app to find a free test.
9:00 Hint to driver behind: Red and yellow means prepare to go passed stop point or line, but not until green. You're getting it confused with walking crossings, when flashing yellow means you can go and pass the stop line IF all is clear and like green, you can complete the cross. A Verstappen or Hamilton would have been proud of that start, at least timing wise.
The amount of dangerous driving, carelessness, aggression and just general poor driving you see on an average day is not astonishing anymore, it's routine. I reckon the amount of people who are banned or haven't even passed their driving test and are still driving is extremley high. Why do people still think that it's in any way acceptable to use their mobile phone when driving?
My driving instructor (in the Netherlands), had a story about how she taught somebody that had been driving without a license for over 20 years. The only reason they were getting one now because a job required it. My instructor also mentioned that they needed many more lessons than somebody that never drove before, because they had 20 years of bad habits to get rid of.
11:13 made me laugh, the satnav interrupting you reminded me of a quote on a sign my dad use to have in his office "nothing is quite so annoying as for someone to carry on talking while you're interrupting"
Another incoming Ashley video whilst I'm at an event! Had a great visit to a large Peony farm earlier and now at the Kent Wellness Show. Had to drive for several miles along very narrow single track lanes with plenty of blind bends to get to and from the Peony fields. Was very pleasantly surprised at how cooperative oncoming drivers were and there were absolutely no "Mexican standoffs" like you sometimes see in videos. Nonetheless, breathed a big sigh of relief when finally getting to the dual carriageway. Anyhow, looking forward to catching up on this Driving Fail video later today at home. Hopefully I'm not featured in it. 😊
these compilations remind me how much nicer the standard of driving is, in the UK. even if they are not up to Ashley's standard of niceness. in the US, in a scenarion where there was a car merging in, most people would insist that it is merging traffic's job to accommodate the traffic on the road, and so traffic on the road, should force THEM to change speed or direction, and even force them off the road to enforce their own priority.
5:45 I had cars literally touching my rear on the bike when slowing down and going speed limit. Car drivers unfortunately just dont like bikers and cyclists and think they can intimidate with their car.
At around 19:02, a "side comment" regarding roundabout traffic lights: In many such situations you can see when the lights for the cross traffic are changing, as indeed was the case here. In a manual car, this is an extra useful bit of information, as you can stay in neutral and clutch pedal up until you see the lights for the cross traffic change. Having said that, if I am the first or second car, I would tend to wait at my red light in first gear with the clutch down. But that in itself can also depend on other factors, such as if I see a long line of vehicles in the cross traffic continue moving / if via local knowledge I know roughly how long my lights will remain red (though even then, I might "split the difference" and get into gear "early") and a few other factors. There are a number of subtleties with all this but the good thing about that is that it is conducive to being observant to what's happening around you.
At around 4:49, yes I'm always wary when I wait well in on the left for an oncoming vehicle, that others may mistakenly think I'm parking. One way I protect against this is to wait a bit out from the curb but to leave enough space between me and the obstruction on my left to be able to pull further over to the left if neccassary. Sometimes, I willl put on a right signal whilst I'm waiting as well as creep forward ever so slightly to show that I'm not parked. Sometimes I will also flash my brake lights.
I think it's true to say that potholes are becoming more and more prevalent across the country, as councils can't afford to repair them all. It's a real indicator of the state of things on a wider scale.
Potholes on local roads managed by local authorities are one thing, but what I've noticed for the first time this year are serious potholes on high speed roads managed by the Highways Agency (i refused to use whatever name they have decided to call themselves this week) simply being left unfixed. That never used to be a thing. The A56 north of Manchester, a 70mph dual carriageway, has a section with dozens of potholes, mostly unfixed, some badly patched creating the sort of result you only used to see on local roads. Combine that with the current trend of no street lighting on major routes at night, and that is going to be lethal to somebody unfamiliar with the road on a dark rainy night at some point.
12:10 I've come across people online who say you shouldn't accommodate merging traffic by slowing or changing lane. Obviously they don't watch Ashley's videos.
I just commented on my own that Americans have that mindset - to the point of running merging drivers off the road, and claiming the law allows it. - and I even ran across one who claims the law forbids changing lanes to accommodate merging traffic.
You can guarantee they are the same people that will barge their way on from a slip road and expect everyone else to accommodate them. Also the people who decide to bomb past you from 4 cars back on the slip to merge via the hatched markings just to get there before you.
14:09 nothing wrong with using all of the road space, that’s why 2 lanes were put there instead of 1 lane, to get more vehicles through the traffic lights to improve traffic flow.
At 7:50, the red van that jumps in front of you at the lights had been blocking a hatched area, and decided to move to let others flow - I think that's why he did the apology with the hazard lights as he recognised his mistake
yeah, a mistake to be in the box in the first place, but having made the mistake they had to find some way to fix it. I couldn't see if it was safe for them to reverse back, but probably not, so they did what they thought was best. I'm not sure that I would have done better in the circumstances.
Personally I say kudos to him for that. He got himself into a situation then had to find a way out when there was no legal one. Many can relate to that, despite the public denials
1:52 Prime example of impatient and dangerous driving, bringing it home how important it is to scan the mirrors often. That driver will come unstuck one day, but we have to watch out for them constantly!
Excellent points about reading the body language of other vehicles, it really puts you at an advantage when their actions are more predictable. Another great learning video for even us older ones.
11:00 drivers like that my dad always muttered “Are you blind or am I invisible all of a sudden?” To this day I drive pretending I am invisible, helps me anticipate those road users that haven’t seen me a good few seconds in advance - of a now non-event.
Hey Ashley, I'm a fairly long time subscriber and I've watched nearly all of your videos. This is the first of your uploads that I've commented on, just because I wanted tk say that there's something really quite entertaining and comforting about your sort of "casual" experiences on lessons. Chatting with pupils, making jokes with pupils, the "nicely hit" comment was brilliant and I think this sort of casual-come-informative approach to this upload was fantastic
A few years ago I’d have been that person cutting down that space, but after watching these videos I’m all for keeping the traffic flowing. Plus, I’m now driving a truck and the acceleration with a full load means I can’t anyway 😂😂
At 9:00, some automatix gearboxes can't work out what to do much faster - particularly DCT ones which can be hesitant at low speed or when setting off from stationary.
At around 9:01 with the beep just as the lights change to red and amber. One instance where I've been beeped before I should actually move off due to red lights still showing: It's at a level crossing, whereby the barriers go up but the alternating dual red lights remain flashing for several more seconds before extinguishing. Some drivers seem to forget that this still means Stop, regardless of the fact that the physical barriers have now gone up.
@@christopherl1864 That's actually a very good reasoning on your part. I'm genuinely surprised I didn't think of that! Either way, I like to stay "legal", especially as some of these crossings have cameras. I realise that's more for "blatant" disregard for the barriers coming down but you just never know. One technique I have developed to reduce my likelihood of getting beeped in this situation: 1. I stop slightly short of the Stop line before the level crossing, though not excessively short of it. 2. When the barriers go up, I start to creep forward very slowly. This (hopefully) shows the driver behind that I am aware the barriers have gone up. 3. Because I stopped slightly short of the Stop line, my slow creep forward will (in theory) not result in me going past the Stop line before the red lights extinguish a few seconds later.
@@ibs5080 I really like that. One of the hallmarks of good driving is controlling the space around you, but in reality the only space you're really in control of is the bit in front of you (and not always even that!) So stopping a little short of the line is beneficial in several ways, not least as you describe above, but also as a buffer for someone coming in too quickly behind you, or as filtering space for a two-wheeled road user, or to give manoeuvring room for an emergency vehicle. I will try to incorporate it more into my own driving!
Great set of clips as always. Especially useful the demo at the beginning of holding back before overtaking the cyclist. Great job Angelina and congratulations - now we just need to get everyone else driving like she does.
Congratulations to Angelina for passing the exam! Funny episode this time. The potholes bit was brilliant. The catlady was funny too. And the satnav was like an annoying woman who keeps interrupting..... 😂 Lots of brilliant learning points too, thanks Ashley!
From around 11:13 onwards, that was priceless Ash, with the sat nav repeatedly interrupting you and your reactions. That was...well "Quality"! I was almost expecting the female voice to say "I hope you like being on RU-vid lad"! :)
If someone tailgates me on the bike, and I can’t move out the way, I control them with reducing speed - even in the outside lane. Once slowed, if they haven’t got the message - I use acceleration to create a safe gap. On a motorbike you’ve so much acceleration you can create a big safety gap in seconds. No brake checks, no drama, just adjustments of speed for safety.
The problem is staying within the law. I had someone in a sporty Merc dog me for miles no matter how fast or slow I went while on the M1. In the end, I had to exit and rejoin to get shot of them. I have no idea what was going on; it wasn't a rage incident, just someone knobbing around from what I could work out.
@@PedroConejo1939 I’ve definitely been followed whilst on my bike - weirdly only my 125cc, not the 1250 🙃. Not maliciously, but just by weirdos out for a drive… even followed me into an industrial estate and back out when trying to lose them… People are weird.
good to see the inclusion of you riding a motorbike. I'd imagine there are not many viewers that ride (I do!), but I think it presents the opportunity for your car driving viewers to see the perspective of a motorcyclist. Would be good to see more of it.
At around 13:28, that is indeed an interesting cut out and I'm wondering the reason for it. In a similar light, I've seen motorways where there is a distinct "off" slip road right after an equally distinct "On" slip road. if you are unfamiliar with the area, due to signage and / or sat nav instructions, you could easily mistake the earlier "on" slip road for the subsequent "off" slip road to exit. The danger with this is that the "on" slip road ends (traffic coming from it has to merge onto the main carriageway) and only after that does the distinct and seperate "off" slip road begin.
@14:10 I always do that what you're doing. Some people are on auto pilot when it comes to merge in turns. I always like to take turn with others. My lane, other lane, my lane, other lane. I don't like when the other vehicles cutting my turns.
At around 18:01, I'm not sure of the legalities of making a U turn at a set of traffic lights here in the UK. I know that at many / most UK traffic lights there is no specific sign forbidding it but I would imagine at the very least, it would come under the general heading of "careless driving". In many / most North American jurisdictions it comes under the very specific offence of "Making a U turn at a controlled intersection". and although it's not normally signed, it's a general law that drivers are supposed to know over there. There are occassionally traffic light intersections in Canada and USA that are specifically signed for "U turn OK". Often with a curb "bulge" on the opposite side to accomodate for the wide turning radius that goes with a U turn. Interestingly also at such intersections, the road to your right will have a ban for traffic approaching on that road to forbid the usual North American "Right turn on red". Reason being, this would conflict with traffic making a legal U turn on the cross street. Hope I have described all that in a way that's understood!
At around 15:12 with the learner car close passing parked cars. That's one good reason to always fold in your door mirrors when parked. Not just because of learners but other drivers in general.
One time, after driving from my hometown of Liverpool to my home in Glasgow, I arrived home after four hours of driving and looked out the front window. A Delta taxi flew down my road. Can't escape 'em.
8:24 - It never ceases to amaze/terrify me the number of drivers that cannot negotiate a roundabout where the road markings indicate something different to the default. I can see how the Black Vauxhall ended up in the wrong lane too.
At around 3:09 with the private hire car trying to force it's way against oncoming traffic when making a right turn. Looks like there was what's sometimes known as a "protected right turn" (aka right turn green filter) for a while but I reckon that phase ended and thereafter, the private hire car thought it could still sneak through it's right turn before the oncoming traffic started to move off. I see this sort of thing happen in Vancouver quite a bit, with left turns over there, many of which have a "protected left turn" phase for a temporary period.
3:04 I am going to bet that's an issue caused by a combination of lack of attention and poor traffic signalling. The UK has a serious problem with filter traffic lights. All too often I see solid green lights being used for all directions in intersections such as this one, and you're expected to somehow know that despite you having a green light, despite there not being a give way line in a lot of cases, that the other way also has a green light and you must give way to them. In Europe this is simple. The green light has forward arrows to tell you the green only applies for going forwards, and your right turning lane has a full red yellow green traffic light, all with right arrows. Or, alternatively, you have a flashing yellow with a right hand arrow to tell you to give way which turns into a solid green right arrow when the other way has a red light. The UK seriously needs to sort out traffic lights.
Circa 15 minutes. You may have already realised this, but if you get your alignment relative to those road pillows correct a car will only hit the edges rather than the full height, which gives you a smoother ride over them.
At around 18:16, the way that silver Mk 3 Ford Focus was being driven, I wonder if it's the same one that was damaged multiple times in Ashley's Car Vertical clip earlier in this video!
At around 7:57 with the van skipping the queue and going around you. It never ceases to amaze me how some drivers will find all sorts of "creative" ways to get ahead of you.
At around 6:26. I hope the Golf driver got the message that Ashley was not happy with his tailgating, considering that Ashley pointedly moved to Lane 1 to let the Golf past and then immediately moved back to lane 2 again.
At around 9:27 with Ashley's suggestion to let the impatient "beeper" past and then sound your own horn at each set of lights to give them a taste of their own medicine. Even better if you can see the lights for the cross traffic turn red...and then beep in anticipation of your lights changing to green but whilst they are still red!
Cyclists out in force here today.. Saw a few cars in front gave up waiting and do a close pass. I don’t let it get to me but I can understand why some drivers get wound up. If it’s just the occasional cyclist so be it, but when you encounter about 6 groups on one short journey locally, that could wind up some drivers. Compounded by hills slowing them down to walking speed.
At 14:21, some of the worst professional drivers are Highway Maintenance contractors, which is ironic considering they are at most risk of being hurt from bad driving when they work on the roads.
At around 19:23, the wrong lane SUV didn't even bother giving a left "exit" signal either. I guess they didn't want to draw attention to the fact they were doing wrong!
It was a classic mistake at 6:26. You were more interested in Golf than the actual space. Having moved in well, you then moved back out, yet the road space in lane one was much larger. This is a very common behaviour; I often see vehicles on multi-lane roads a good distance until they move lanes to overtake.
I found a lot of instructions were very reluctant or were nervous about taking control of the steering wheel to correct pupils. Regarding the police driver, I think it’s a case of don’t do what I do, do as I say. I have spoken to 2 police vehicle drivers recently about their poor driving and all I got was a blank look, as if they didn’t know what I was talking about.
I suspect the police driving methods which are totally drummed into police drivers, different somewhat from learners. Ergo what would fail a learner would pass a police driver in many cases (not necessarily all- they are still human and humans take risks/shortcuts)
@@paulkeith9680 I think you are quite wrong, as the police are supposed to show an example. Not take it upon themselves to just do as they like. The average response police officer driver, has to show a standard simulator to a IAD standard and Traffic Police Officers, far beyond that standard.
Just some comments on the merging vehicles on the left at 12:15. If you're on a motorcycle, it's not a bad idea TO change to the rightmost lane if it's empty. Because, this creates a safety buffer between you and merging vehicles. You're less obvious on a motorbike, so you want to create space where possible. The act of changing lanes also creates lateral motion, which makes you more visible in the mirrors of other road users.
At around 6:51 with the mini roundabout, I felt it didn't help matters that the colour of the roundabout circle blends in with the road surface. Yes I know, even with a white painted central roundabout island, folks will still drive over it but I think the situation is made worse here. Have to also say, I don't think North American style "All Way Stops" would ever work in the UK, with drivers totally ignoring the requirement to actually come to a full stop and instead, trying to beat each other through such a junction.
At around 5:43 with Ashley on the motorbike and a Golf too close behind, so Ashley understandably slows early. Some drivers just cannot handle that. It's often as if they are saying "How dare you not tailgate the vehicle in front of you when I'm tailgating you"!
Very few people check their mirrors before overtaking. They are completely fixed on looking around whatever they need to overtake so you have to be so careful if your going to overtake multiple vehicles. You also have to be careful of people pulling out of side roads as they get fixated on looking to their right and rarely look left before starting to move. Awareness and observation does seem really poor on the uk roads.
9:02 That sounds almost like the black SUV locked their car. Hard to say if the Ford driver actually beeped or not. Then again, maybe you saw the driver motioning with their hands and we didn't.
The red van, I hope, completed that manoeuvre to get themself out of the yellow box behind the MG. Maybe not the best fix, but I partially respect their thought behind it. If they weren't following so close they wouldn't have been stuck in the yellow box or had to complete that manoeuvre!
8:25 can someone explain how lanes works in this? The right lane must always go into the most right lane? The road marking is not clear where the two lanes continues when they become three at runabout. Someone might think they were in second lane, thus at runabout they stay at second lane.
"nicely dodged... nicely hit" my god that made me laugh. we have sk many potholes in my area, that really you have to pick and choose your battles, cause you'll never avoid all of them. and this happens all the time 😂
The sounding of the horn at your learner when they were at the temp lights. I found that entertaining but of course, if it's a learner, I'd give them space and time to get moving. At least a few minutes if needed. Learners need time to get going and we experienced drivers need to help them in effect
Ash those potholes on queens drive are a nightmare they seem to be getting worse there's one by me in tuebrook that have put 4 people's tires out it's ridiculous
Wow! The B&M car park! If spaces are tight, I try and park left side to left side if possible (which would have been here), what on earth did this bloke do??
11:27 You're absolutely right about not beeping. The only thing it could potentially do, is cause road rage. I've seen people turn around to chase after people that beeped them before. It's just not worth it. There's no benefit to you, so just don't beep and let it go.
