999 response - Hatfield long run - finale (for now)

Town run for the first 6 mins and then some sped up motorway footage for the last 5 with a few slowed down bits in there too.
In the sped up section, see if you notice just how many cars are in the middle lane that could/should have been over in lane 1.

[@Tinyhomesdevon]

I have learnt a lot watching your videos and admiring the job you do. Good luck for the future and I hope this is not the last we see of you. Thank you for giving us an insight 👍

[@PanBianco]

I learnt a lot as well. thanks for video's

[@rogergowers4415]

Fascinating and instructive as always Chris. Thanks for this and all the other videos. Good luck with the new job. Hope we see more of your activities. Thanks again.

[@thecornishwildcamper]

Its frustrating that some drivers don't pay attention to whats going on around them. Enjoy these runs as it gives me insight to the standard needed

[@HarryHazz]

Looks like the light bar needs another thump, that side pod has stopped again

[@iainjones5002]

When I passed my test in 1990, my instructor had said from the first lesson, "ensure you know what is going on around you; develop that extra spatial awareness, so you can adjust your driving ability". In my Driving Test, I had just the situation as Emergency Service vehicles on Blue Lights approached me on one road from two directions at the same time, but I knew they were there and reacted accordingly, much to the praise of the Examiner at the end of the test when he asked where I learnt that move and performed it with ease, then announced I'd Passed! I still drive today being aware of what is around me. Shasme a lot of drivers as seen on these videos cannot do the same

[@markpaul1154]

I do sincerely hope your trust appreciates how educational your videos have been for drivers and how they teach by example what to do when faced with an emergency vehicle. By changing roles, drivers can see consequences making poor decisions produce and how those making wise choices can assist emergency vehicles. I have learned so much on how to act when in a situation where an emergency vehicle neds to make progress and what measures we can all take to assist its progress. Thank you Chris for sharing sch important information with us.

[@robtaylor1026]

As a driving instructor it still amazes me the number of people who don't use their mirrors

[@blademansw]

It really does gobsmack me how many people pay so little attention to what is going on around them. Disgraceful.

[@anoldfogeysfun]

Even from back in the day when I passed (in 74) - the assumption I've made since then, is that - "Well, I've passed and got the licence now - so the road is now ours to use as we want to!" . . . You can literally see this same attitude out on the roads every single day with so many . . .!)

[@andy0175]

Well you probably taught a lot of them, so...

[@mikewatson2951]

This driver doesn't either...Oh the irony lol

[@mateyko555]

You would not if you take in consideration how small his lightbar is.

[@robertsprigge5535]

Thanks for keeping those of us in the Hitchin / Stevenage area safe Chris. I frequently travel on 99.5% of the roads your videos show, although I've only seen my road once. You've certainly helped me become much more observant at junctions. I hope you're able to do the same for London drivers as a by-product of your 'real work'. I was very aware of the need to pull in when seeing blue lights, but now see what you and your colleagues need is a ‘path’ - normal terminology on the railways. Nicely demonstrated at 3:40. Until I saw your videos, I'd just assumed the increase in Blue-light unmarked cars on the A1(M) in Hertfordshire were police, but it could have been you sometimes. From these videos, and comparing those from other parts of the country, I'd say Hertfordshire drivers are better than most😉

[@sjcuk]

I detect a level of respect when you get past 'switched on' drivers who just do the right thing. It's a shame others drivers cancel out some of the gains. It's a lesson to us all on how to manage our expectations and then emotions.

[@titerado]

I'm impressed how you managed to keep the red mist under control in that one. Amazing as always

[@MrPantss]

Love your vids, as an ex response police officer, I would advise caution on the keep lefts, I had to investigate several keep left immediate responses where the oncoming dove for the central area and ended up with a head on with the response vehicle.

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Chris, middle lane hogging is one of my pet peeves... yet if someone doing less than 70 undertakes in the left hand lane it's them that get the ticket or done for dangerous driving, even though hogging the centre lane is now an offence itself... Another excellent video Chris... Like you I was shouting at the screen when the taxi driver stopped on the bypass in Hitchin !!.....

[@tomsixsix]

Need to see more people ticketed for middle lane hogging, it's inexcusably bad driving. Might actually make people keep left then.

[@wessexdruid7598]

@@tomsixsix Not going to happen while they keep replacing traffic police with cameras, to make money.

[@tomcardale5596]

If I'm sat on cruise control at 65 in lane one and have been for miles, there's traffic in lanes 2&3, there is no way I'm swinging out to lane 4 to pass them. It's just a bunch of lane changing and chances for missing things in blind spots to deal with a load of twonks.

[@stephentait8734]

amazing how people just don't see or hear you coming, or keep in driving on the other side rather than stopping to make a way through for you

[@Troy1399]

Thanks for everything up until now. Always loved the videos, your kindness to cooperating drivers and tips. Take care man.

[@MK-1973]

Great work as always Chris, thanks for all the excellent instructive videos. Best of luck with the next role, hope we'll see you on here again soon.

[@andrewallan6802]

Thanks Chris. All the very best for your new post and new vehicle. I look forward to your return.

[@keithhaynes8079]

Thank you very much for all the videos Chris wish you good luck with new job and please stay safe and take care.

[@samstudios9908]

If this looks to be the last video, at least for a little while, I think it’s time for a Chris Martin Q&A video. It would be great to ask you a few questions

[@stevesmith7530]

The response driver's prayer "NotthereNotthereNotthere, I said not there you *%$£ing muppet" :) Not a day goes by that is not muttered. I am of an age where people were taught to consider a safe option for yielding to emergency vehicles, but now I am starting to fall on the side of the LAS videos that basically say "just carry on, let us work around you" People incapable of, using lane one is one of my biggest hates. Worse is that I suspect the majority are simply completely unaware it is there and empty, just trundling along in their own little world.

[@liamguy2820]

Percussive maintenance required on the lightbar again... give it a thump from me too 🤣

[@TikerFighter]

Great video! We have the same problem with lane 1 here in Germany. I think most people who stay in lane 2 think that they will never get back to lane 2-3 if they move to lane 1. Which is pretty dumb in my opinion.

[@fhfhdbdj5018]

Yep. You should be in lane 1 at all times unless overtaking. At least that's how it works here

[@horlixuk]

bUt WhY WOulD aNYoNe cHOosE tO dRiVe iN tHe loRRy LanE?

[@tomsixsix]

Someone I know who does it says they feel safer knowing there are two empty lanes either side, but it really is just lazy and inconsiderate driving, no other words for it.

[@fhfhdbdj5018]

@@tomsixsix if the lanes are empty then what's the problem haha. Won't have to move anywhere. Also, surely the safest thing to have to your side is the hard shoulder. Which is almost guaranteed to be empty. Makes no sense to me haha

[@tomsixsix]

@@fhfhdbdj5018 The problem is you've reduced the road capacity by half by removing one of the lanes. Everyone who wants to pass you must now go into the right hand lane, and there is no lane to pass those people. As I said, it's inconsiderate driving. It is really not any hassle to keep to the left unless overtaking.

[@lugash4]

Wow you was very lucky joining the A1M all the lights in your favour!!!..Lane discipline appalling in the UK very noticeable on the A1M. thanks for up loading.

[@dannymccrae3070]

Not there NOT THERE I think we all felt your pain

[@R04drunner1]

Wow. So many learning points in that video. Even more awesome than usual. Mirror discipline for white vans, HGVs and all vehicles on motorways obviously needs taught more! I have learned so much on how to help emergency vehicles through your videos, Chris. Thanks for all that you have shared. So sorry to see this is the (possible) finale but best wishes for your LAS role and I really do hope we see more from you in the future. Shalom!

[@st1nk1n]

Those motorway roundabouts give me the fear

[@robertsprigge5535]

Always had trouble with that one (A1(M) J7), until KZbin recently taught me that it's called a 'Spiral roundabout'. Never heard of them before!

[@WanderTrekker]

Good run mate, it's always frustating if people don't move.

[@garybrewitt8006]

Hi Chris excellent driving as always, I do like the videos but will miss the sound of the VRS as much as you will. Keep up the good work Chris take care sir, Best wishes GAZ.

[@Just_aRand0mPlayer]

It’s sad that this will be the last video where we will hear this amazing car.

[@Species1571]

What do you mean?

[@Just_aRand0mPlayer]

@@Species1571 Chris will be switching cars.

[@AB-cs7vm]

And jobs

[@markm-ci6rj]

For these of us who don't know coud anyone update us of what s happening?

[@benjaminjacobsen7150]

@@AB-cs7vm What jobs he getting?

[@foddy0]

I head up to Baldock by motorbike occasionally, and often go through the Hitchin one-way system. I feel like it's a bit strange that I never see any blue flashing lights. Good luck!

[@wushock92]

Who knew a first responder would have to have the driving skills of a Formula 1 driver? Well done!! A lot of those roads are not very 'first responder friendly.'

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

I hope Hertfordshire Police have reviewed this footage & sent some NIP letters out in the post !

[@london9996]

my dad saw the incident there, great work!

[@anto687]

Best of luck in the new job Chris!

[@michaelr2384]

Beautiful moment at 3:30

[@R04drunner1]

Especially 3:37

[@pqrstzxerty1296]

I think you need to install the flashing headlights, as others have said to, as it proberly will help with the lane hoggers. I also think as you are unmarked, like that cab stopped, they proberly thought you want to look in their boot at their stash, and when you went passed, they gave a loud sigh of relief.

[@WebExtension1]

If you're a driving instructor and you're reading this, please educate your student more on how to deal with emergency services. That guy that stopped on the corner didn't even panic, he thought he was right. We need more instructors telling people how to deal with different situation like that

[@connor6585]

I’m sure you’re aware again but just in case you’re not the side LED on your light bar is acting up again.

[@ThePopz57]

It must really frustrate you Chris that some drivers are not even being aware that you are sat on their arse end for what must seem like hours but are just minutes/seconds, but that is enough to delay you getting to the emergency, lets be like Poland, it is illegal to hinder an emergency vehicle, as always a great video Chris, Drive Safe, Stay Safe.

[@TheCriminalNetwork1]

When you an emergency vehicle is behind DON'T BRAKE... just slow down stay in lane, these guys are trained to go around you. I'm an ex CPO/ Class one and these guys have the same driver training.. Massive support Chris.. Great car control and perseption ...

[@2077jimbo]

Congratulations and good luck.

[@strong646]

The people oblivious in the outside lanes....

[@johntoal9449]

Ever think about getting a rumbler siren fitted? Would be useful for those drivers that fail to notice you.

[@Just_aRand0mPlayer]

That’s actually quite a good idea since some emergency vehicles in Britain actually have rumblers.

[@GeorgeThoughts]

Or a bullhorn to blast when people aren't noticing him!

[@marksapollo]

What is a rumbler siren?

[@johntoal9449]

@@marksapollo It's very low frequency siren. Search youtube and you'll find lots of examples.

[@Just_aRand0mPlayer]

@@marksapollo a siren that makes low frequency noise and vibrates when you get close.

[@mrkg7348]

Out of curiosity how long would that same journey take when off duty ? Do the blues affectively half the time ? Or more or not as much as you would think ?

[@Sgt_Plague]

Excellent driving as always. Never noticed it before, does your dashcam have some sort of built in gyro? Noticed on the fast forward bits near the end.

[@PKMartin]

Sufficiently clever video editing software can stabilise timelapses by picking frames that are well aligned, rather than just every Nth frame, and it might just be stabilised the whole time by cropping slightly - easier to do in software than hardware!

[@paulwong8993]

Can we ask for the full version?? Really enjoy it!

[@place910]

I find it annoying when somebody is middle lane hogging at 55mph when I'm on my way to Tesco, I can't imagine what it's like when you're on the way to a life or death situation.

[@MrLuders]

great drive chris was the motorcyclist ok i remember that day.

[@bichoferag]

Chris, at minute 3:35 you drive on the contrary lane and and the same time you turn off the siren. I would have expected them on as it is a dangerous situation. What's the reason for leaving the siren off?? Thank you very much!

[@marcusFZ6]

White van at 510 - obviously driving with headphones or something as clearly not paying any attention and can't hear a single noise over the music. Again blue car and others not pulling over from the right hand lane. Another white van - WTF!!!!! You still get a better driver and vehicle response that you would here in Perth Western Australia. Lane discipline is terrible. Once traffic thins out a little I can pretty much travel many kms in Lane 1 and have a clear run, everyone wants to be in lane 3 and never ever move. Been here 15yrs and it's only got worse. Yes it's illegal here to undertake as in the UK but heh, better than being stuck in lane 3 doing 95 or maybe a 100(speed limit) if ya's lucky. Fairwell to the Skoda and good luck with the new position.

[@tohaklim]

Some great and also some terrible examples in this one. Amazing how people manage to block a 3 lane motorway with virtually no traffic. This incident Chris was responding to must've been quite severe, heli in attendance and all

[@bp19870]

That Juke really didn’t want to stop did they!? 😂

[@robtolley]

Thank you Chris for the videos. There’s some proper idiots on the roads

[@DoctorFish10]

Whoever gets that Skoda next is in for a surprise when they use the steering wheel controls 🤣 As for that taxi driver at 2:50 - they need to assess their approach to professional driving.

[@Perseus7567]

Looks like the side of the lightbar on top has stopped working again as you can see at 6:42. I guess good thing you're replacing the car soon anyway, If I recall?

[@freundderbergeat]

Maybe you could be so kind as to explain to a foreigner (Austria), that is not used to different acoustic signals, when you use which signal and how you activate it. Your arms look always quite relaxed, so i am in doubt, if they are activated manually. Thx in advance!

[@CraigF]

Heard you moved to London, good luck with your future endeavours.

[@stephenmudiecastles.2938]

8:30 there is very little traffic in lane 1..That is because despite it being illegal huge numbers of drivers still "lane hog".Very few drivers if any realise they can get a £100 fine and 3pts for doing it.

[@Noname_game672]

8:30 In German there is a Word for this typ of people: "Mittelspurschleicher", engl.: Center/Mid Lane Sneaker

[@LewisCharlton1]

Hi Chris, great video again. Can you please make a video pointing out every vehicle in the wrong lane. The stupidity of the general public is astounding. So many people cruising in lanes 2/3/4 when lane is completely empty!

[@BucksBlueLightVids]

Great video mate

[@laffy1985]

The one thing I've learned watching your videos is that van drivers DO NOT CHECK THEIR MIRRORS

[@mikewatson2951]

Neither does Chris in fairness.

[@brup.]

SOMe van drivers don't. Neither do some car and truck drivers. My daily drive is a van, used to drive a truck, done maybe a million miles in a car (mostly work related all over the UK) and on the rare occasions I fail to pick up blue lights approaching from behind well before I hear the siren I am mightily annoyed with myself Yet we can all learn, one thing I;ve picked up from Chris's vids that I wasn;t aware of is that he can;t cross double whites at speed and it's better to keep going until there's a safe passing opportunity than to stop in that situation.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Is your siren too quiet ? Some of these drivers showed no signs that they knew you were there until you had passed them !

[@rogers2039]

Others beat me too it - but your roof light side module needs a whack!

[@lawtube-l2o]

What is ur job title? Driving a unmarked car with sirens and lights. Must be a blast driving in that car. Thnx for the beautiful video's btw ❤️🔥

[@ey7290]

Paramedic

[@joshfoley4672]

Just out of interest, where do you go for blue light training? Is it in house training with the ambulance service, or an generic blue light light driving school for all emergency services?

[@michaelfox5863]

Side lights on light bar weren't working

[@charliesteward2528]

Hi Chris. Not sure if you are aware but on your roof light the drivers side side shooter module is not working. This is not the first time I have noticed this on your videos.

[@xTH3xMoDsZx]

8:32 - Makes my blood boil when I see this, but unfortunately, that's a daily occurrence on every motorway in the UK. People sticking in the middle or outside lane for no reason when the inside lanes are clear... Just bone idle drivers that can't be bothered moving lanes and it should be considered careless driving! And if you're one of those drivers who do this - a big 🖕to you.

[@zBDBz.]

What do the different sirens mean when you beep the horn?

[@Stepqen]

Chris, are you allowed to put what you are responding to on the beginning of the videos? I really love thee videos a neighbour two doors down from me is an Paramedic. Ironically his name is Chris too.

[@epictetus9766]

Where’s the irony?

[@benjaminjacobsen7150]

Very nice videos, are you quitting EMS?

[@DerAussendienstler1988]

@8:45 just a normal day on a german Autobahn.....

[@beingabdaal950]

Wish I had a job like that lol it’s so exciting also some people are so unconsidered does it not frustrates you?

[@MiniMicroMan1]

I did not realise that wing mirrors must be an optional extra for White Vans 🤔

[@shadow.banned]

I have no idea why UK has so many of those space wasting center dividers. The roads are nearly undrivable.

[@epictetus9766]

Hi Chris. Great driving. Can you please explain what you get dispatched to and why? You’re a trust manager, right, but also a paramedic. But you get sent to things that are quite far away from you and have ambulances in attendance. Trying to understand why.

[@emsservices6090]

Trust managers get sent to all sorts - cardiac arrests as a scene manager, rtc’s, major or complicated incidents. It’s lovely to see them there - they sort the logistics whilst the crews get on with saving the lives. Also, not every crew is a paramedic ambulance crew - some are aap’s, some are double eca crews, so can’t give certain drugs or interventions. Managers are always welcomed on scene, Even if it’s to organise food and a cuppa on a protracted job

[@thomoski]

From previous videos he's stated that he's a Critical Care Paramedic - its not a standard role across all services and their role is different between areas, but as far as I understand, he's got more advanced skills and training than a regular paramedic meaning that he can offer more help and assistance at the scene than normal ambulances - possibly in this case because its a severe car accident and they were waiting on the air ambulance service - I think the idea is to provide more care in severe incidents where its required due to logistics, location etc - or if an air ambulance isn't currently available Update to this - there's a video where he goes through his kit and lists reasons why he might be called out as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIaVg4Sga6eel7c - around 2:00

[@epictetus9766]

@@emsservices6090 great reply, thank you.

[@epictetus9766]

@@thomoski thank you, I missed that video I think.

[@dbracer]

About the only thing that didn't happen was someone pulling out on you. The driver stopping on a blind left hand bend was particularly special. people panic and do the dumbest things.

[@chrisw443]

Where I am if there is lights and sirens I go out of my way to get out of your way.

[@camyron]

2:40 you didn't have visibility to overtake on the sustained left bend, and didn't have your sirens on, and said "not there, don't stop there" when the car pulled over - is it codified that an emergency vehicle with lights but no sirens isn't currently looking to overtake/drive "unconventionally" (there's definitely a better term I don't know!), and one shouldn't give way/deflect unless one can get fully out of the lane?

[@connor6585]

I was told to cancel everything on bends because drivers will still see your blue lights as an indication they need to stop/ legally let you pass no matter what. But seems most agencies just teach to cancel sirens which from multiple videos achieves nothing and it takes a few seconds to click a button to turn everything off and click it again so I don’t see why some blue light agencies especially ambulance and police service don’t teach this because the driver would clearly know you no longer want to pass on the bend if you turn all blue lights off then once round a bend or whatever flick a switch and boom it’s all back on.

[@MementoMori-xx5qo]

It is just something you get taught in blue light training, to turn off sirens when you do not want to pressure vehicles, i.e. at red lights at busy junctions, roundabouts, blind bends etc.

[@tomrecord2507]

Different levels of training teach different positioning, from 2:35 there was a good clear gap to position the car into P5 and to really extend the view around the corner. It'll give you a better view into what's oncoming and changes the position to the car you want to get a reaction from. Oncoming cars will then see you earlier and have more time to react and make their decisions. If there's no reaction from oncoming vehicles then just tuck back inside. All those oncoming cars likely didn't see Chris as he was obscured behind the taxi therefore didn't give any space, note the last van did tuck into the curb slightly.

[@tomrecord2507]

Different levels of training teach different positioning, from 2:35 there was a good clear gap to position the car into P5 and to really extend the view around the corner. It'll give you a better view into what's oncoming and changes the position to the car you want to get a reaction from. Oncoming cars will then see you earlier and have more time to react and make their decisions. If there's no reaction from oncoming vehicles then just tuck back inside. All those oncoming cars likely didn't see Chris as he was obscured behind the taxi therefore didn't give any space, note the last van did tuck into the curb slightly.

[@D_pawson]

Are you(your car) known go the local traffic police?

[@armytyler100]

nice response, better than america.

[@markdee3506]

Hardly anyone goes to lane 1. I think they believe it is the truck lane or something. I see it all the time where people will merge onto the motorway and head straight to lane 2 or 3 even, when the road is empty for a mile ahead. Everyone looks over at the driver they are overtaking to see if they look as dumb as they drive haha.

[@archerboy2714]

There was some horrendous awareness in this video. How can people drive so tone blind.

[@KushKushBlaze420]

Middle lane hoggers are the worst

[@mateyko555]

1:07 unnecessary risk, good that this is finale before overconfidence get you in trouble

[@veedubgeezer]

Those not reacting to the siren should be charged with "driving without due care and attention"

[@royking1]

Utterly disgusting driving behaviour from too many of the cars you got stuck behind.