Americans React To Australia Dash Cam Owners - Good deeds on the road

[@barnowl5774]

There is a difference in Oz between a BIKER who is a person who rides a motor bike, and a BIKIE who rides a motor bike and is a member of a gang that is outside of the law.

[@grahamejohn6847]

Who thinks they are outside the law

[@janedoe4471]

@@grahamejohn6847 who are really rubbish at being outside the law, honesty how do they not get caught when they announce themselves in vest and tattoo form!?

[@matthewcollas1404]

A biker and a bikie are the same thing. They both ride motor bikes and half the time half of either never follow the law.

[@kirstyrowland4233]

Definitely. The Bikie wars have not been great

[@barnowl5774]

@@matthewcollas1404 My brothers own and ride motor bikes and are law abiding citizens. One was a member of the Ulysses over 40 motorcycle club and they go touring on their bikes in Australia. One brother also does this in other countries. They are NOT bikies but they ate BIKERS! Get your statements correct.

[@o7m8]

@14:12 if he didn't say to the cop "do you know why i pulled you over today?" then he wasted a golden opportunity

[@Kayenne54]

That cop had "I don't have any sense of humour whatsoever" written all over his irate back.

[@katchiewilliams4638]

I recall once when driving in Sydney an elderly AUSSIE couple were following me all the way to my destination. They were following me because the elderly man noticed I had a “Flat” tyre. They wanted to make sure I got to my destination safely so I can call road assistance to change my tyre. I hugged and thanked this couple for going OUT of their way for a complete stranger!!! I FN LOVE ❤️ THIS COUNTY!!!!

[@petertimp5416]

"Pushes easily"??Australians are just super strong

[@benwilliams9213]

I had a huntsman living on my dash and around my windscreen for a week. I didn't mind it at all. Called it Frank. And my kids would look for it everyday. It was pretty chill and just stay in the 1 place while I was driving.

[@Bellas1717]

I love listening to Miles speaking as an Aussie. Back off Phezz lol. Just remember mate is pronounced m8/mayyyt, never might/miiite.

[@becp488]

I live in a coastal town and was at work one day, outside with my boss. We noticed a car pull up on the highway and the driver got out, ran across the road and bent down, we couldn't see what he was doing for a moment because of the fence. Then he stands up with a big snake, runs back across the road and gently tosses it into the bush. When I lived further out of town, in the country, I came across a big python across the road, I got out but no way I was going to pick it up, i just started nudging it with my foot to get it to move. Another car comes the other way, stops and a mate gets out and say "ah, another beautiful day in the valley, just kicking the snakes around!" It moved off the road after that. We don't usually run over snakes (many are protected species) if we can avoid it, especially outside of the cities where they're just a part of life.

[@tiaelina1090]

Such a nice video watching people helping others. I had an incident were there was a huge spider in my car, luckily I didn’t see it and my niece calmly asked to stop the car. When I did she told me and I scrambled to get out, I also refused to get back in till it was taken out. Weeks after I was paranoid about finding another one, still to this day that though gives me the shivers.

[@Bellas1717]

I’m a scientist with a degree in Biology and I drove my car into the kerb when a huntsman dropped onto the front windscreen, and it was outside the car.

[@Kayenne54]

Oops. Electronic degrees, in the future, will auto cancel and blare all over social media that Dr Bellas1717 failed "Biology In The Wild 101"... ;-)

[@llddau]

Hahah, its cute how some people think formal education, intelligence, and common sense go together isn’t it?

[@Bellas1717]

@@llddau Yes, a bit of syllogism from you there. Wonder why you feel the need to put other people down? Why comment if just to be mean? I had two babies in the back seat and didn't want to lose sight of the spider inside the car. The quick glance did not show the spider to be in or out, but they are very adept at coming in through the front vent or hiding under the door handles.

[@Bellas1717]

@@Kayenne54 I had a friend, a very large man (195cm or 6'4"-ish and muscled to match) driving a VW who had a Huntsman drop on his hand on the steering wheel. He left the road, hit three guard rail posts, drove through the rail and hit a tree. He was towing a trailer. With each hit the car took, the trailer punctured the rear of the car - the engine in a VW at that time. When the car came to a rest, he unwound himself from the driver's seta, saw the Huntsman now crawl onto the roof. He put his fist into the roof to kill the spider.

[@Bellas1717]

@@Kayenne54 Actually, I was raised on a farm and can move snakes off paths, milk and herd cows, manage bulls, ride horses, kill chickens, gut and skin pigs, etc. This was just a matter of shock at the suddenness of the creature appearing on the windscreen. With the quick glance I had, I didn't know whether it was in or out and I was taking no chances of losing it in the car with my two babies in the back seat.

[@LouisTheBlackCat]

The bystander effect is a real thing so seeing people help is always awesome :) as for bikers, there are good and bad like all subcultures, a lot of bikers do toy runs and stuff here, lots are all about the kids, on the other hand, lots are all about the meth... Good and bad everywhere I'm fortunate enough to have found the good in most groups and subcultures, maybe because that's what I look for.

[@barnowl5774]

There are bikie groups and biker groups .Bikie groups/gangs engage in activities outside the law, are 'patched' and have to 'earn' their 'patches'. Bikers are people who ride motor bikes and do not belong to a gang but may belong to a law-abiding group such as the over 40s Ulysses Motorcycle Club. My brothers are BIKERS.

[@brentongolleycraftingdownu9058]

The solid line on the side of the road (but not always) is for cars to park, we do also have a smaller lined lane next to it for bike riders, it also has a bike symbol in it. And same here in Aus, biker riders aren't allowed to ride on the footpath (sidewalk). 👋🤓

[@llddau]

They’re allowed if there’s no bike lane though aren’t they?

[@TheBrierose]

@@llddau No, not in NSW, unless it's a child under 16.

[@Taran858]

@@TheBrierose Also not allowed in Victoria, unless under 16 or supervising children under age of 16. Some footpaths are designated shared zones so bikes can use them but only when signed.

[@aileenbell2248]

The one with the snake is because snakes crawl up in the wheel hub of a car and when the car stops it crawls out, so it’s good to know if a snake crawls up into the car.

[@stuarthancock571]

Australians are protected by the "good samaritan" law. Can't get sued by assisting someone.

[@jest3167]

When I done my 1st aid course I was told I have to ask someone before helping them if they say no I can't apply 1st aid

[@oki__]

@@jest3167 that’s if you have the option to ask, if not then you can do it without permission

[@cletustheaborted8324]

its so surreal seeing places I recognise. That first clip with the van, I drive past that chinese restaurant every couple of days lol

[@thisisbillgates]

I had a car roof spider incident once many years ago (in a car very similar to that actually lol, it was my dad's). I happened to be in a drive-thru at the time and the girl at the pay window was very alarmed by it. We eventually saw it run across the windscreen and disappear under the bonnet, was so heavy it moved the windscreen wiper as it climbed over it, YIKES. You could've put a leash on it. Never drove his car ever again.

[@wallycover7552]

That is very embarrassing when you put your foot in a hole and your bike falls over

[@jennybowd2962]

In regards to bikers I believe you can place them in to two categories bikies (gang groups) or bike riders

[@Smokey7186]

Bikies...most harly riders are assholes. But that's a dissapearing stigma. Any young dude on a sports bike will help you out.

[@Smokey7186]

There is a alot of young guys with respect that ride all types of bikes.

[@Smokey7186]

Just be a good kunt is all that needs to be said

[@llddau]

@@Smokey7186 Bikers ride bikes. Bikies are crooks, gang members. That’s the difference.

[@grandy2875]

Aussies are known for being good samaritans,,, it's like having good manners, it's no weight to carry and you never know, you might just put a smile on someone's dial... :)

[@divarachelenvy]

It's a very old school Aussie thing to do, glad it continues.. oi oi oi.

[@staples4335]

That Bowen Bridge BP is in Brisbane. Its currently being rebuilt. It went under during the floods.

[@grandmothergoose]

In Australia there's a difference between a biker and a bikie. A bikie is a member of a non-legal motorcycle gang, and they have a bad reputation for organised crime activities, shootings, and corruption. A biker is simply someone who rides a motorcycle, or someone that belongs to a legitimate motorcycle club. Legitimate motorcycle clubs are highly respected, often do awareness and charity drives and other things that gain them very good reputations in their communities, so seeing someone on a motorcycle isn't a scary thing in Australia, as bikers are the majority, bikies are a minority.

[@fireidar]

We had a car accident years ago. The ONLY people who stopped to help us was one trucker (who called the cops and an ambulance), and a Christian Biker gang (sounds weird, I know). Everyone else just slowed down and gawked. Those Bikers safely got us all out of the van, with no worries for their own safety. and sat with us until the Ambulance was there and the Cops could take care of us. Bless them.

[@garrygraham7901]

Bikers are generally more helpful than car drivers.There is a general etiquette for us to nod to each other on the road, and this tends to encourage bikers to help others in need. We are far more courteous than most car drivers, primarily for self-protection. Of course, there dipsticks on bike, just as there are in cars. People doing good deeds are normal and commonplace in rural and especially remote areas where a breakdown can be life-threatening.

[@chrismort8126]

That would be part of the drainage for the road which connects to the storm water drain

[@bev419]

Such a sad indictment. Americans, understandably, have concerns for their own personal safety (e.g. getting shot!) if they show compassion, random acts of human kindness and respect and helpfulness (refer time 12.30 approx). Also, the aversion to kindness to people who are homeless, I find particularly concerning. Great vid guys - I applaud you for not shying away from your assumptions, inconsistencies and problems in the US

[@larrypinkus2502]

I think every Australian has had a spider incident

[@bev419]

Footpaths = sidewalks You can ride on the footpath at 16 or under - in most states, I believe. Some footpaths have divided/shared lines for cyclists and pedestrians

[@Teagirl009]

Thanks for doing this 🙂. Sometime it's nice to remind ourselves that not everyone on the road is a selfish piece of shit lol. We call sidewalks - footpaths in Australia. Pavement I think is what UK calls them.

[@leglessinoz]

a friend and I were getting lunch one day and a guy was looking for money for food so we bought him lunch. Just told him to get whatever he wanted at this place for lunch. He accepted though didn't want to sit with us. I think he felt a bit self-conscious around other people. we were just happy he accepted the meal.

[@glenod]

Yes, a possum, 5 daggers on each hand.

[@-sandman4605]

I was supposed to be coming to the U.S in 2years time to do a Harley Davidson road trip with 5 other friends and because of the gun laws and all the shootings we have now canceled and we are now going to the U.K & after what you just said it confirms how bad it is over there. 🤠

[@carokat1111]

Sad isn't it.

[@matthewcollas1404]

Have you looked at Indonesia. I've seen some nice 1918 belt driven bikes there and original open valve and tappet bikes. Up to wide glides and hq monaros

[@julesmarwell8023]

it's good knowing that if you stop to help someone... NO ONE IS GOING TO PULL A GUN ON YOU.

[@nycot107]

Sidewalks here are called "footpaths", and yes it IS an area for bikes to ride in but is also used for cars to park. There is also designated bike lanes that are for bikes only and cars can not park there.

[@zwieseler]

At 13:00, the bike lane is between the parked cars and the lane traffic is driving in.

[@frank4792]

Pavement and side walk = Footpath in Australia

[@cariaus3758]

That red cop car is driving on my street, Mascot police (suburb in Sydney) are not that friendly.

[@solreaver83]

Bike lanes have bikes painted on them. That's a footpath

[@stuwhiteman3810]

Australians are a protected species by law, if you don't help your fellow Australian in need then that's a criminal offence.

[@mikeythehat6693]

Bikers aren't allowed to be assholes in Australia . We have very strict laws regarding gangs and organised crime and "Biker" gangs fall neatly into this category . So any non affiliated motorcycle riders (such as myself) are keenly aware that we can be pigeonholed by the police (potentially) based on our behaviour . I have seen this happen , police have the power to confiscate your motorcycle simply on suspicion of being connected to a gang , so ......... be aware .

[@gbsailing9436]

Miles, my suggestion is use the last swivel/hinge on the BOOM of you mic boom to 'angle' the mic out towards you face. As it is current set up the last bit of the mic boom that holds you microphone is angle vertically, not on a oblique angle as Phezz has his set up. Look at his. See how his last little bit of the boom where the mic is attaching to the mic itself is angled? On yours it's not angle at 45º or more and because it is damn near vertical it often almost covers you face. IN FACT, you guys CAN move the mics further away (as you have done occasionally) and we can still hear you so it's NOT so critical that you have the damn thing up near you chins. Especially the last swivel/hinge. It can be pushed further away and use the last little extension on the boom to bring the mic to your mouth. I hope you don't find me overly critical on this. But my OCD has been nagging me about this for months. Love your work. I hope you enjoy Aust. when you get here. If you make it to Sydney, drop me a line on one of these posts and reply and I'll meet up with you both and buy you a beer or two! And show you around Sydney, FOC.

[@TitanSummers]

It's illegal to kill snakes in Australia.

[@Nova-KJester]

yeah, it kind of makes sense and doesn't at the same time

[@shaz464]

Our “sidewalks” are called foot paths

[@-ShotoTodoroki.]

I'm not sure if you have, but you should react to the differences between an Australian and American possum. Because you acted like the Australia one is supposed to be scary.

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

Australians are very blunt and no nonsense but when it comes to lending a hand, Aussies are the first ones to help out.

[@michaelmayo9048]

We call these foot path on left.. gutter in middle ..and road black bit what cars drive on

[@6226superhurricane]

"why did even stop the car" because there was a snake under it all snakes are protected in australia and he's not a pissweak flog.

[@redwarpy]

Not scared of spiders, but am of crickets.

[@suzannejerram4674]

that happens when the battery is running low on the mobility scooter or the incline is too steep

[@kennethbell-hn9zv]

A parking lane and we also have bicycle lanes. Cops are the same all over the world.

[@kanenstuff]

Check out smoke by the chats classic aussie pub songs from these guys they even done a good morning Australia interview and played a song pub feed.

[@chrispy5493]

In australia it is legal to ride both on the road and the footpath well in western aus it is

[@Educalifa]

Lifting a bike from the tank is definitely NOT the best way to do it. Please don't share this ppl haha

[@BlueSky-8888]

It's a gutter not a bike way, not sure in US but our roads have gutters bike ways in Australia are marked there green with bike symbols clearly marked

[@DaleTuck31]

I don't think you'd see a Kangaroo in the city lol

[@mjr320]

the whitish strip on the side of the road that you thought was a bike lane is just a gutter for the storm water to run into and then into the drains , do you mean to say you dont have gutters in america ? what kind of third world country are you

[@Nova-KJester]

at 9:35 that location is called coffs harbour i live near there.

[@Nova-KJester]

if you don't believe me search it up

[@katherineschmidt2075]

Cycle lanes on roads are painted brown or a yellow strip. Most go on the footpath. A common hate is cyclists who go on single lane roads and we all have to wait until the oncoming traffic is clear before we have to safely overtake. Total nuisance. Can't stand them.

[@suzannejerram4674]

we call it a footpath and yes we do have bike lanes

[@chrisgeorge4288]

Omg of course we have BP lol. What does it stand for?

[@jamiechippett1566]

My best mate rides a triumph speed triple naked look all black.looks hot s.....t.with no ferrings makes it look raw and real not plastic fantastic.triumphs are awesome bikes.phez you got good taste in bikes 👍🐨🇦🇺 mate!

[@DontKnow7628]

Hey mates could you do a reaction to the NRL Indigenous all stars highlights

[@matthewcollas1404]

Bikers lol . I grew up as a son of a 1% club members son. But that's from pre 2000 to now. Appt of the good old school have gone and "bikies " is self proclaimed. I'm not a bikie nor I want to be. But i like riding and owning bikes. So to some ppl that makes them a bikie

[@wallycover7552]

I'm a biker not a bikie there is a difference

[@louisekindred0059]

Some like to think there isn't a difference, but there is as you are aware. It's how you can distinguish the two. Patched guy's with a clubhouse logo, that look rough and act tough in most cases, compared to an individual or friends in normal gear who like bike riding. Just saying how ppl have perceived for decades the difference. I'm not being derogatory towards anyone, it's just fact. Anyhow stay safe 😁

[@kerryscott2694]

watch nullabor by omletto

[@kayfindlay23]

Footpaths in australia

[@kerricappy4890]

Sorry to state the obvious but who wouldn't do most of these things?

[@louisekindred0059]

I agree.. anyone who has some decency would help if capable of doing so. However some are selfish. I broke down once making a right hand turn in the middle of a big cross intersection. I tried by myself to push but then another WOMAN helped me. So not every Aussie male is macho. Some ppl are selfish and so inconsiderate with no conscience. Then again that's the whole human race. You either are kind or just a jerk ! I'm guilty of being over caring at times... however it makes me feel good to help those in need. Sounds like you have good values too 😁❤

[@kerricappy4890]

@@louisekindred0059 well yes it does make you feel good. I reckon most people would help. That's my experience anyway. Maybe I look a bit more helpless than you 😂♥️

[@louisekindred0059]

@@kerricappy4890 true they do as proven on other occasions...maybe it's because everyone was rushing to work lol... and look helpless, I'm disabled 😳🙆‍♀️ .. nah just hit a crappy bunch I reckon. Maybe they didn't eat their Wheat Bix for brekkie 😂😉❤

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

You guys talking like you're about to get shot anyday now lol... How many people in your circles have been shot just going about their daily lives? I've got family in Chicago and none of them have been shot.. Ever. Mind you they don't live on south side

[@vilmaniel7618]

ive seen that tick toc. lol

[@ben-hv1id]

the cops boot was open

[@jest3167]

Thought heroes wore helmets

[@michaelmayo9048]

Some bikers are nice some are sico from drugs..now gangs and wearing colours is illegal in Victoria so they moved to Queensland

[@carriebizz]

I find that the real bikies like the Harley crews are nicer than some regular bikies

[@llddau]

hahaha “regular bikies”? Honey, bikies and bikers are different things.

[@wren1960]

please stop saying REACTING in an New Zealand accent Aussie Re act ing New Zealand Re ect ing that's what you Miles sorry mate. Love our videos BTW.👍❤️😁

[@slozy]

Still can't say g'day properly.

[@dedriesmith7789]

There footpaths.

[@donnafaulkner7463]

hi mates please look at rodney rude he is a comedian but very rude look for the one he talks about macdonalds its fucking unreal dave from the gold coast qld

[@chocoplayz2415]

Sorry I'm late guys

[@anthonyobrien6832]

Just hurry up