Ambulancebegeleiding / Police escort Zoetermeer naar het Haga zkh. loc. Leyweg Den Haag 12-09-2016

N.a.v. een incident in Zoetermeer heeft het ambulancepersoneel een aanvraag gedaan voor motorbegeleiding naar het Haga ziekenhuis locatie Leyweg in Den Haag
Deze aanvraag doen zij bij de meldkamer ambulance en nadat deze is goedgekeurd komt de aanvraag bij de meldkamer politie binnen. Deze stuurt vervolgens de motorrijders van Team Verkeer aan. Eenmaal ter plaatse maakt de commandant van de motorrijders afspraken met de ambulancechauffeur m.b.t. de route en het soort transport (glijdend/spoed/langzaam/snel etc.)
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The paramedics requested a police escort from Zoetermeer to the Haga hospital in The Hague.
After the request is granted by the supervisors three officers respond to the call and provide the escort.
Reportage VTB Regio15: www.regio15.nl/...

[@benjaminrosseland]

For all of you who don't see the purpose of this, it's often not about speed for the ambulance. It's about having a smooth ride with no acceleration or braking. Acceleration or braking can kill the patient and this is why they usually do this sort of thing. By making sure every intersection is free there will be no need for the ambulance to brake or accelerate afterwards. Thus it becomes the smooth ride which is required to keep the patient either as stable as possible or because the patient is so critical the least amount of braking or accelerating can kill them or cause massive injuries.

[@SumsarTheThird]

AND.... It gives the officers more real world experience with escorting. so when they have to escort VIP's, they can do it more efficiently. BAM two for the price of one! i see absolutely no wrong in doing this. psst... and there is less cops to get you to pull over for minor speeding.

[@RhiaBlack]

Also useful for organ transplants, when time is of the essence.

[@schlimmbotg472]

So it isn't done every time, but when it is done, life depends on it?!

[@benjaminrosseland]

@@schlimmbotg472 Exactly, which is also why in some videos you can see the officers clearly get agitated when people are listening, but moving too slowly. It's a life or death situation keeping the ambulance going as smoothly as possible.

[@Vinemaple]

Also, as someone else explained, this isn't a hospital admission, they do this when they need to transfer critical patients between hospitals, usually in order to get specialized care with specialized equipment.

[@LottiDotti76]

What an incredible job by these motor officers! As a retired police officer here in California USA, it got me a little emotional watching them perform so well. Outstanding job guys!

[@danjensen4921]

It was the most beautiful and organized I've seen in my life, it's so beautiful when people respect the sirens

[@Redisia]

During trafic education (mandatory prof training) they drill this into you. Had it for example during my drivers education and was told what to do.

[@laszlobalogh7112]

@@Redisia oh I wanna hear more of this. Everybody seems to know clearly what's going on and what to do.

[@Redisia]

@@laszlobalogh7112 its been years since i seen the video, so not sure whats in it. It is rare that you will see people fuck up. (Though it sometimes does happen) * Leave Left Lane Open - Always go to the right most lane of i you are not passing. This enhances traffic flow and leaves an lane open for emergency services. (even when there is a shoulder) * Awareness - They teach you should always be aware about audio or visual queue's. There is the 'Mirroring' what they teach you... always check every mirror once every 8 sec. (this is safer AND lets you spot emergency services) On top of that in crossroads they expect oncoming traffic to calm down so traffic that needs to enter an intersection through red to make way can do so safely. * Everyone NEEDS processional driving instructors that are licensed. * Rather strict theoretical and practical exam. In theoretical exams you have timed multiple choice options where you need to figure out within a few seconds what to do. This weeds out bad choices I believe you can be fined if you do not make way for emergency services if you had the ability to do so.Though I am not sure about that. These are some things that help. :)

[@torrija76]

For some reason these videos often make me cry. When I see the effort these professionals make so that the person in the ambulance makes it to the hospital just because (s)he NEEDS it. A treatment that in the past was only reserved for VIPs. And you can also see the other citizens collaborating because they know the importance of the situation and the respect they have for it.

[@XavierTibudon]

Well, people that live in that street (De Klerkplan) are wealthy

[@xFD2x]

The other drivers respect these units because they know it's sparingly used. They know the patient in the ambulance NEEDS this treatment.

[@ditoiuc]

For me the sounds of ambulance sirens have the same effect. Been inside the ambulance with my grandmother a few times in the last years. unfortunately she passed away but i remember the defibrillators, the rushes to the hospital in the middle of the night, the lights, the sirens, the sleepless nights. I am very thankful to the ambulance workers and medics.

[@aliancemd]

I remember once being stopped at an intersection by an escort and really appreciated the fact that the hand gestures make it very clear that you specifically are required to wait and that you are notified upfront that the ambulance is coming(kind of makes you feel helpful for some reason).

[@JointSnipe]

The team of police riders seems to be leapfrogging each intersection with barely any comms, clearing a way for the ambulance. What a bunch of professionals and a pleasure to watch.

[@groenpm]

It is practised over and over. They're absolutely amazing..

[@Vinemaple]

situational awareness, too. They have sound and rearview mirrors, plus they likely know the route by heart.

[@strix4667]

I'll be honest... That looks like a heck of a lot of fun.

[@btpc1193]

yeah

[@rosua]

yes lmao

[@laszlobalogh7112]

I'm just after a meeting getting a lot of tasks and watched this to ventilate. Man, I'd even pay for this job.

[@Rasscasse]

From the outside I can see what you mean, but actually there is an immense amount of mental concentration and physical skill going on here, which must feel extremely intense until the job is complete. At any time there is potential for a huge accident if somebody does not follow instructions carefully. So it probably does not feel like fun whilst it’s going on, because there is no relaxation at all. But I’m sure they get huge satisfaction from a job well done at the end of the day.

[@LottiDotti76]

@@Rasscasse you speak more truth than you know. I am a retired police officer in California. I have done this on many occasions but in a car instead of a motorcycle. It is definitely intense as the drivers in the U.S. are nowhere near as good at yielding as they are here. These officers did an incredible job. I have to admit, it started to get me feeling emotional watching how great of a job they were doing here.

[@beampur8360]

I'm impressed by this teamwork, I don't know why but this gave myself goosebumps just by watching this video :)

[@Gincal2000]

So many people cooperating is always overwhelming. The amount of effort put into the authorities and the compliance of the casual drivers all working for perhaps one single patient that depends on a smooth ride. Makes you appreciate life.

[@Vinemaple]

Yeah, in the US, some jerk'd be out of his car and yelling at the officers for making him late to his squash match.

[@garymckee4342]

Hello from Toronto. I’ve watched many videos of officers like these and they’re amazing. Well trained and professional and get the job done without putting others in danger. They are to be respected and admired.

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Thanks Gary!

[@daddybob6096]

Well done Police Motorcyclists, absolutely great teamwork and coordination at speed. I was a Traffic cop in my country, New Zealand, back in the 1960s, both on bikes and patrol cars, in the Wellington Province. We occasionally escorted Ambulances from serious accident scenes to the main hospital in Wellington City, (the capitol) though my supervisor was not comfortable with this practise considering the involvement of two emergency vehicles travelling at speed through traffic, where the motoring public might think there is only one emergency vehicle overtaking the traffic flow. I am very impressed with your performance. Robert, NZ.

[@MacMcCardle]

I'm just impressed at how well the public behave, try getting people to pull over and stop on SH1 these days

[@xFD2x]

@@MacMcCardle The other drivers respect these units because they know it's sparingly used.

[@adennehy]

These have to be the best ads ever for BMW bikes.

[@olacarlsson9035]

The driving skill. The Control of Traffic AND the Teamwork was incredible. Impressed

[@beakytzw]

Anyone else tilting their head to the left trying to see the other outrider or ambulances in the wing mirror, catching up at junctions???

[@huskytail]

My gut clenches every time I see a video like that. My grandfather died suffocating waiting for an ambulance. Seeing all these people doing their best to save a life, both wrecks me and makes me happy that people like that exist everywhere around the world. Thank you guys.

[@brabo73]

Ik kan maar 2 woorden bedenken, dank en respect, ga door. Mijn dochter is in januari 2000 zo vervoerd, ze is nu een gezonde jongedame van 21. RESPECT...

[@captainchaos3667]

For the people saying "helicopter": * Helicopters are extremely expensive, to obtain and to run. It isn't feasible to have enough of them and use them for every ambulance run. * This may not have been an emergency; it may have been a prearranged transport. It has to go quick and without interruptions, but they know how long it will take and can take the necessary precautions. It's not necessary to go at helicopter speeds. * An ambulance has much more room than a helicopter. It can carry more equipment and personnel, which may be crucial for the transport of a patient with special needs.

[@joshpullman1690]

Another point, helicopters can massively add to the stress on the patient, it is unfamiliar unlike road travel and the distances between European cities make it less feasible, alternate specialist hospitals may only be 30 miles away and not all hospitals have easy / close landing facilities further lengthening the time taken.

[@TristanWeijermars]

@@joshpullman1690 Not to mention the landing facilities at the place from where the patient needs to be picked up.

[@theshazman]

I absolutely love the coordination. Working together as a team, putting the equipment to real use. Chef's kiss!

[@waterfordMARTIN]

This just shows how some countries value life of their citizens

[@commander2365]

Einfach nur Respekt. So viel Vertrauen in die anderen Kollegen zu haben ist einfach lobenswert.

[@amonlord553]

to the police officer driving in the video: I just want you to know that this is the coolest thing I`ve seen the whole month! Keep doing what you are doing bc you are of immens value to your community!

[@Yeldur]

Fascinating stuff, especially watching the teamwork of the riders as they switch positions

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Thanks 👍

[@Rosie_The_Border_Collie]

Very impressive !

[@KevinPetrusNL]

Deep respect. This makes me emotional. Imagine your loved one in that ambulance a.f.a.p. on its way... all made possible with the help of these guys!

[@Jessebella1]

I wish my pizza was escorted like this, been waiting over an hour.

[@АндрейСтечкин-Васечкин]

F///ck ur pizza. No funny matter here.

[@Jessebella1]

@@АндрейСтечкин-Васечкин I think f///cking it would be taking things a little far, I prefer to just eat them

[@FileFixer007]

You guys deserve gold medal for your serve and protect. BRAVO !

[@another3997]

Amazing teamwork. You make it look so effortless.

[@resistireland694]

Flawless example of a high speed Police Escort, well done guys.

[@Fotojensen]

Total respect for that teamwork, very fast flow in traffic.

[@corjp]

Elke keer weer zit ik met bewondering te kijken hoe "jullie" toch al dat verkeer met hun eigen willetje op de plaats rust zetten. GEWELDIG, Mijn Ultieme respect en begrip. Dank voor jullie inzet en dedicatie voor het grote goed, ik als zoon van een diender waardeer het met grote teugen.

[@MrBergmanJan]

team work,nothing else to say just GREAT TEAM WORK.

[@PierreCoffee]

Great teamwork. The best part is the phrase by one of the guys "dit was een mooie dit, he? "

[@48grainsoffreedom]

Great great team work, but also great discipline from Dutch drivers. South Korean and French drivers have a lot to learn from them...

[@mclainsimpson9140]

Americans too. Absolute shit show in some cities

[@biking4live133]

@@mclainsimpson9140 German too

[@felixhartman3425]

Biking4live look to china.. incredible how they drive. Dont go away or anything. The germans much better but also bad

[@biking4live133]

@@felixhartman3425 I don' t know why people are gaffing by a crash

[@1982Lantis]

Hard training always pays! Congratulations!!! Teamwork as it's finest!!! Bravissimi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@creeperjacko]

I’ve found something good to watch finally, thank you KZbin

[@Nero7up]

I'm addicted to it!

[@johnwashburn7423]

This is my favorite first responder video. What teamwork and coordination

[@hugorissling8464]

Outstanding teamwork right here, you guys are amazing!

[@marcob8294]

Google navigation says 35 minutes for this ride, with this escort it's only 17 minutes, excellent job.

[@geno9869]

Reminds me of the 80's. When I had a Heart attack, as I was taken to hospital with the Germany police bikers :) Well done boys. You saved my life. Shame we can't do the same in the UK.

[@tomlin3225]

Most of the countries can't do the same

[@FeckArseIndustries]

In the UK they do police escorts. All we have to do is ask. Generally nor required. Fast transfer goes by air, slow gets a police escort to punch a hole through the traffic and guard ambulance on high speed roads whilst crawling and weaving( spinal injury patients).

[@muusdepluus]

Its the netherlands in de video

[@FeckArseIndustries]

muusdepluus No way?????? Wow. 😉

[@gegwen7440]

Good quality teamwork. Good quality roads. Good quality public / drivers.

[@connclissmann6514]

Very responsible public responding to excellent instruction from the officers. I love the whistles, they obviously work for them. Thanks for the video.

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Thanks for watching!

[@fang1968]

idk how this video ended up in my recommendations but totally worth

[@dn8276]

I always admire your excellent teamwork. Its like a neurosurgical procedure. Great job, guys. And full respect

[@stryda-ko4rh]

Would love to see this in the POV of the ambulance

[@notwocdivad]

Bet they loved every minute of that? They were certainly smiling at the end. Well done to them and the Dutch drivers, teamwork and practice pays off every time.

[@sinclap2]

Dang! That was the quickest 18:32 of my life. It was also weird I was checking your mirrors and wanting to do head-checks.

[@mike.47]

Great respect for all police motorcyclists, a dangerous but thrilling job.

[@Hammond1707]

Thank you for youre Service Sir!

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

No thanks, thank you for watching and please subcribe

[@fatenhappy1]

Other law enforcement could surely learn a lot from your efficiency ... well done !

[@meneerhendrik]

Enorm veel respect voor deze samenwerking. Wat een teamwork.

[@MrMadreko]

F A N T A S T I C ! That's how it looks when people know what to do in a emergency. Respect to the motorbike drivers from the dutch police. 👍👏👏

[@russcattell955i]

A great job, well done, Team Verkeer Den Haag ! As a biker myself I understand the skill you rely on.

[@TheHibener]

You guys know how to ride a big Bike. Respect!!!

[@alsin1597]

Absolutely incredible job! You're saving life along with medics. Real life heroes!

[@leonteflorinel8808]

Wonderful teamwork and civilized people ! Nice BMW motos.

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

As the value of a human life and then watch this. Thank you Officers for your Service. Stay Safe and keep your Rubber always on the Road.

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

What a great comment and seconded

[@M3rVsT4H]

Really enjoyed watching police helping to make society better and quite likely saving a life. Very professional, respect from the other side of the world. :)

[@maxccroma9998]

Congratulations to the agents who have made viability in a truly professional way. As a colleague, Carabiniere Motorcyclist, I wanted to congratulate you on the beautiful BMW K 1600 motorcycles, which are certainly much more powerful than our RT 1200s, although they will be a little more manageable. Beautiful video

[@thoughtful_criticiser]

Great to see the bike's point of view as I've driven the ambulance in those situations loads of times!

[@cstaunton6168]

Excellent work, total control even when 199kph at 11:20. How much training does it take to get this job?

[@ricoschafer6127]

It's absolutely great to see, how you guys work as team. Keep up that good work. Nice to see!

[@ImmaterialDream]

Even with full team of police escort it took them 18mins to get there ... without it the ambulance would have been stuck in traffic way longer and who knows what can happen to the critical patient in that time. Fantastic teamwork ! Hope the patient recovered from whatever happened to them.

[@Dornacgove]

I think speed actually isn't the primary concern here (or not the only one, anyway) - they probably do this so that the ambulance doesn't have to brake and accelerate at all, so the patient isn't getting distressed and the personell in the ambulance can actually provide all the care they need to without flailing all over the place.

[@user-cx5ni7me6l]

Sometimes the most important factor could be the 'flow' of the ambulance, without sudden brakes or accelerations. It is also possible that this was a ride between two different hospitals for special care.

[@gunsmoke9290]

Mijn complimenten heren, wat een overzicht en stuurmanskunst hebben jullie.gr

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Bedankt voor het compliment 👍

[@kennethellseth6063]

Watching these vids just keep giving goosebumps, Here in Norway I have never ever seen such things, never heard of the even, public services being cut in the districts, and it takes ambulance 40 minutes to reach my time even, I happy for your citizen to have what seem like such a great working public service!

[@raymondk2202]

According to dutch law, from the moment on a emergency call comes in the ambulance needs to be there at your door step within 15 minutes. Because of the layout of the country and the strategic points amublances are parked this rule usually is being met. An escorte like this is only for special cases where they need minimum stop and go motions during the ride, or swift relocation of the patiënt. It's not that every ambulance here always drives with these cop's infront blowing the roads clean ;-)) But yes it's a very impressive job

[@Angela-lo5bw]

Last year a dude in the city of Rotterdam got stabbed in the heart. Within 6 minutes there was a lifeliner helicopter. And within 2 minutes they decided to operate him, in the hallway of the club. An open heart surgery. After 15 minutes he was " kinda" stable, and they flew him to the academic hospital here in Rotterdam. Thanks to our great, skilled first responders, this 22 year old, is still alive.

[@steveanderson461]

The precession in which you guys drive those bikes while gesturing at high speeds to cars to move over, wow, I could not even consider doing that, well done, excellent system, bravo from Canada

[@rogercamp2910]

Kudos to the Motorcycle officers. May you ride many many miles safely. Thanks guys

[@ILesom]

People from India need to watch this video. Every morning ^-^

[@Hastings1066TV]

Makes you proud to serve the public. A professional run, safe and smooth, how it should be.

[@KandidatEins]

That's just what real super heros do! Much love!

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Thanks !

[@johnwashburn7423]

Talk about AMAZING. These guys really have it together, and frankly, they are fearless. I lived in a small town in Oregon (USA). We had one great police officer we called "the rolling roadblock." When we had a fire call, he would head to the first stop light, stop all traffic, when we passed through he would head to the second stop light (we only had two) and block that intersection. Nothing like these guys. EXCELLENt video.

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Who, butt getting a name like you gave the motorcop is just a legend thing 🤘

[@a-n-d-r-e-a-s]

Damn so well and nice organised. Chapeau!

[@fabiss23]

omg,so efficient!!!and it makes my heart pump just by watching.

[@micklan85]

So awsome to see you guys work as such a good team!!! Good work! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@wernerdenexter7750]

Intensieve klus lijkt me. Hoge snelheid, snel inschatten, communicatie onderling en met de medeweggebruikers. Mooi werk!

[@chookiebum]

Just wanted to say to all those emotionally affected…just goes to show you have a heart and appreciate those who do too 💙🙌🏼

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Thanks proud on the job. 👍

[@5RGJDCoy]

Fantastic job! Well done everyone! (Including the people who did as they were told) 👍

[@syncRamon]

this video gave me goosebumbs. thank you for your service. rescueing a life

[@raymondk2202]

:-) The lady talking over the radio at the very end ( she's a police offcier at control room listening to the ride) also said she has "kippenvel" meaning goosbumbs from the ride LOL. 18:08

[@johnpowell5433]

Well done to the Police riders but also well done to the Dutch drivers for their discipline.

[@stevecoulson8406]

Absolute Fantastic job by these Dutch police. I am just amazed at the way they clear the roads.

[@Gbsje]

Dit is wel een van de beste begeleiding die ik gezien heb. En ik heb ze allemaal meerdere keren gezien. Zelf ooit een begeleiding op de fiets door het publiek gedaan.

[@TeamVerkeerDH]

Bedankt!

[@Northstander]

Great work, saw the speeds reach around 180 Kmh at times, much respect. That was in the dry during daytime, must take balls of steel to do the same thing in wet, icy or foggy conditions. Most road users seem well drilled in what to do and how to react, behaving well and doing as instructed.

[@mjlivie]

those bikes sound lovely great job you all do RESPECT

[@Xsar1942]

11:17 Aww couldn't you push it to 200

[@bram8333]

probably limited to 199

[@mrrageguy7413]

@@bram8333 they aren’t, I can attest to that. Rode a 1200 myself and capable of doing atleast 220 km/h

[@bram8333]

@@mrrageguy7413 yeah but maybe they've been limited by the police themselves

[@bbsl1967]

I love these videos and catch myself stopping traffic with my hands while watching this. . . .

[@stefannewels1823]

What a perfect example of well thought out working plan ! Awesome job 👌 Also would like to see it in the perspective of the ambulance driver!

[@KevinPetrusNL]

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[@elkiry]

Ambuchannel is your place to be then!

[@stefannewels1823]

Thx man! But I meant a guided version like the Ambulancebegleiding video...but i'm not complaining in every means ;-)

[@cnvmoto]

Great job guys! Respect to you from first Russian police motorcycle club (Guardsmen LE MC Russia).

[@krystiankosowski4617]

Balls made of steel. Great job guys. Respect

[@jmasonrcingabout273]

I don't know If this if Germany or Austria, (or another European country) but I admire the professionalism of the riders. The leap frog system they employ is really effective and the riders executing it are swift and tight with their movements, giving loud and clear signals for the other road users. I hope who ever was in the ambulance made it Professionals doing what they do best.

[@DexM47]

It's in the Netherlands

[@fryfrysk]

From the suburban city Zoetermeer to the main hospital at the Hague / the Netherlands. And they were communicating between themselves during escorting to synchronise all movements. Same standard police procedure in all escorting e.g ambulances or vip's .

[@muddgoat5900]

Didn't work in England last week when one knocked over some poor 84 year old whilst escorting wills an Kate!! That was proper pleb!!! Riding 🙈👎🏻

[@terryspurr6753]

Calm, professional non-aggressive riding. Superb. 👏🏻

[@aerodynic112]

Riding 156kmH, where 50 kmH is allowed… yes, very calm riding…. 😆

[@weedomjolly9568]

And that son, is how the professionals work. Thank yous for your service ❤️

[@jayg620]

Outstanding work 👍👍

[@theobenscheidt810]

Modern problems require outstanding honest work

[@chrisweed1810]

One of the many reasons I'm happy to reside in the Netherlands. Just don't want to be a customer of this service one day, but good to know they hired former scooter drivers from Thuisbezorgd, haha!

[@johng669]

Children in critical condition such as from an accident, are usually stabilized at a regular hospital then rushed to a children's hospital . This could have been the case here.

[@frizzante1]

Nope, it was a accident in a smaller city. The injuries were too bad and they had to transport them to the big city's hospital in the Hague.

[@peterparker219]

Excellent job ! Well coordinated, no delay for the ambulance. Another life rescued. 👍

[@texaswildcat2000]

Talk about excellent communication and teamwork...perfect coordination...And, I just noticed....Texaco in the Hague....Awesomeness...

[@DerOetzmann]

I really LOVE these Ambulancebegeleiding videos :) Greetings from Germany :)

[@KunnAllu]

I love this type of videos. Oh how i would love to be a motorcycle rescue/escort . I love sirens, i love those motorcycles. Good people who do this type of work. Thanks for the video.

[@b.k.3169]

My most respect and a great teamwork! Really nice! Keep going on. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Greetings from Germany

[@johndawkes7339]

All that for a Pizza. Seriously though good job well done the hours of practice, training and co-operation that goes into a job like that and the satisfaction that you have made a difference to someone and their family. Hopefully it was a good outcome for the patient and maybe they met you to thank you when they got better.

[@thomi100]

You don't know how much I would give to drive that myself. Wonderful work!

[@BenWoJoh]

It's the second or third time I watch this team work of the Dutch motorcycle Police secure transport and I'm as much impress by it every time. The only thing I wonder if motorcycle Police secure transport is needed with cardiac patients or the case of accidents as well?

[@fsxmontagehoutbewerking724]

@Bengt Johansson. A police escort can be requested by the ambulance crew, for any patient or circumstance they deem in need of an escort. It's called VTB (Verkeers Technische Begeleiding. Eng: technical traffic escort) and it can be executed in all kinds of varieties. For instance a sliding transport (ultra-slow, no braking, no tight curves: i.e. for patient with broken neck/back); an urgent transport ("scoop and run", when a critical patient needs a hospital ASAP), but also VIP transports. The motorcycle (sometimes a car) in front of the ambulance is the commander. One, two or three motorcycles in front, clear the roads and crossings, warn for speed bumps and other obstacles and tell the commander which lane to take. The ambulance crew can listen in on the radio. It's a very refined operation and the officers executing the escort need a special training.

[@wtsalive8210]

FSX Montage & Houtbewerking Thank you mate for the very well explaining. I never saw that in live or on video. It's a damm good solution to protect the health/life of the patient, the nervs of the ambulance drivers and the traffic floating . That have to done it in all countries, especially in Germany. There the most drivers have no respect for emergency signals anymore! Even not for health or life of sick patient. Only gaping and blocking/disturbing the saving forces, no matter it is police, firemen or ambulances!