Nice Driving #10 | Accommodating LGV's

In this episode we concentrate on how you can help lorry drivers.
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[@iainmillar1532]

It never ceases to amaze me how many drivers manage to get on the horn quicker than they get on the brakes

[@billy9506]

Does anyone watch one of Ashley's videos and immediately feel like they need to go out and try to be a better driver?

[@collynkieranmclaughlan6983]

I do, love his videos and helped me many times, avoided many crashes with his advice.

[@PenMac1963]

Since I've found this channel Ashley has been a huge help in both prep for my IAM and beyond you never stop learning.

[@angrysloth1]

Yes

[@Pinie-ue9mz]

Me, I want to learn how to drive safely

[@johndd9140]

Definitely! Too many "driving fail" vids on YT, not enough "nice driving"!

[@sparkeli4513]

You always see those meme that say something like "don't be like Bob". Can someone make a meme for John? Something like "John has to stop suddenly because another road user isn't capable of using a roundabout properly" "john doesn't make the situation worse by accelerating to make his dashcam footage more dramatic" "John doesn't get triggered" "Be like John"

[@JiminyClarkson]

Thanks for the upload Ash. The clip at 3:54 where I left a space for the ambulance to turn left was my clip. Just to clarify, personally I moved forward after and quite close to the car in front was because the car behind me had a left indicator on. If you look at the left turn, it's a give way, and not traffic light controlled, so the car behind wasn't waiting at the same set of lights as traffic going forward, so I'd rather give them the space behind and let them through.

[@lesliedavison752]

I try and make allowances for “professional” drivers because they usually have a schedule to keep and I usually don’t.

[@marklittler784]

Yeah like buses going too slow because they're ahead of schedule.

[@ZEN43D]

Really enjoyed watching some well driven clips rather than the usual ones every dashcam channel has. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamp12008]

Dash cam channels are my number one form of entertainment. People on the roads are absolutely nuts

[@iniehawk4472]

Not as exciting maybe but better for the soul

[@pistonbroke5758]

As an HGV driver myself it’s nice to see these clips of people accommodating HGVs on the road. Unfortunately the wider population won’t see these videos and will continue to drive in stupid and dangerous ways to avoid being stuck behind them at all costs. And for that very reason, is why I’m exploring new career paths, to get myself away from driving HGVs But to all that sent those clips in, well done, it is very much appreciated

[@PedroConejo1939]

Many years ago, I worked for a courier company that was a mix of motorbikes, small vans and 7.5 tonners. Every delivery was 'a matter of life and death', you know the stuff, menus for restaurants, sample publicity materials, car parts, etc. When the recession hit in 1990, I was laid off. The instant relief from the daily stress was staggering. I went back to enjoying riding and driving.

[@DJ-Daz]

I gave up driving in 2008, and despite the increase in pay, I would dread ever having to go back to it. The stress of the transport office calling every 20 minutes, and the stupidity of car drivers... well no thanks. Plus I'd now have to have a medical and do the CPC, and probably a few hours with a tutor again just to get my head back into gear.

[@davidkaye8712]

I am currently training to be a HGV driver and get my LGV licence. I already understood LGV vehicles needed some accommodation and treat them with courtesy and respect, now I am training, I am more hyper aware of LGV drivers and their difficulties so help out where I can on the road. Sad to see you go mate.

[@DJ-Daz]

@@davidkaye8712 Learn this phrase like your life depends on it, STFU I'm driving not you. Don't take shit from the traffic/transport office. They want to control EVERYTHING you do. Especially at first. Don't pay attention to them, put your phone on vibrate, or learn to ignore it. Take your time, do it the right way and not the way they want you to do it. There are some seriously great firms to drive for, but they are few and far between. My favourites are Goodalls (Sowerby Bridge) and Arla foods (north Leeds). They respect the driver and the pay and conditions aren't too bad, Arla pay is amazing but you do have to work for it, and they won't try to kill you to get more work out of you. I have no idea where you are, but there are probably local drivers who can recommend a good company. Don't go agency unless you absolutely have too. Containers can be great, hours and hours of just sit and watch TV. But they can be soul destroying to some people. It can be a really good job, if you don't let the arseholes get to you. Oh and some places expect you to know ever street, road, country lane, A-road and motorway in the country as soon as you pass your test. If you go down a road that looks dodgy, stop and ask. I took a wrong turn down Oxford once, I ended up doing a 40 mile round trip to turn around. 😂 I wish you all the best, it can on some days be the best job in the world. Others, the worst. Enjoy it as much as you can and drive safe.

[@DJ-Daz]

@@Ilovetriumphbikes There are some out there, sadly most people are in a mad rush everywhere now.

[@martinbutchers9497]

This morning on a lesson a girl that has a test in a couple of weeks and is a very competent driver but lacks a bit of confidence with test Situations. We where at a roundabout where there are traffic lights and as she’s moved away when lights turned green she saw a lorry coming down faster in the next lane to her. She held back and let the lorry enter the roundabout first because she knew it was going to take more space. It was a real confidence booster for her.

[@geriatrictortoise8062]

If everyone had John's mindset while driving, channels such as UK Dash Cameras wouldn't exist.

[@exsoulagent]

Be more like John 👍🏻

[@mrbrit6746]

But then how would UK Dash Camera man pay his rent? heh...

[@exsoulagent]

@@mrbrit6746 there’s plenty of fecking idiotic drivers out there too make them rich 😆

[@stephandolby]

Though I am intrigued and do watch his videos, I've never once hit that "like" button - there are far too many clips where the driver has made an issue out of something (speeding up when you should know that it'll cause conflict, cutting over a mini-roundabout as somebody is entering it, getting your bonnet in front because you feel it's your "right" to be ahead in a merge, and so on) and I don't feel that they need to be given the time of day if all it means is padding out the length of a video.

[@williamfence566]

Commented before as a HGV driver that the driving test for car drivers should contain far more about the realities of driving a HGV. Blind spots, stopping distances, road position at roundabouts etc. Maybe your video's can become recommended viewing as a start.

[@PedroConejo1939]

Good idea.

[@BobMc87]

I was a bus driving instructor good number of years ago, one of the things I think should be compulsory for car drivers, but will never happen, is they should spend a few hours in the passenger seat of a HGV, or a few hours in a training bus, watching trainees drive.... and..... be sent out as a pillion passenger on a motorcycle! Hahaha!

[@snuffypop]

It does have everything but blind spots tbh. The theory test now has a few questions like 'A lorry driver/bus is signaling right at a roundabout/turning into a road but is positioning to the left, what do you do' with the answers being overtake because they're signalling wrong/hang back and allow the driver room to turn/fix your makeup in the mirror/honk your horn or whatever. I don't think there's anything about blind spots but there's def stopping distance and road position questions on the theory!

[@williamfence566]

@@snuffypop That's a start. I'm sure there is enough technology out there to put the car driver "in the seat of a HGV" to see what we see ( or not once turning ) to support the education. There is also a lot of drivers out there who passed there test many years ago.

[@tony_w839]

@@williamfence566 I past my test a few more than many, in 1969. But I'm still learning from Ashley.

[@karoln7078]

I'd really like you to do reaction videos to uk dash cam channel. The things you see on that channel are unbelievable and by the way I'm talking about the "cammers"

[@broadsword6650]

Some of them do dangerous things just to get their vids on the channel. Either that or they are psychos and do it for the kicks.

[@ibs5080]

Loved this Ash and I will rewatch a second time to pick up on things more. I also love how you narrate these videos in such calm, polite and clear measured tones. It inspires calm driving! A big thumbs up to Jon as always with his superb and considerate driving. You win the Eddie Stobart award too!

[@tomhutchins7495]

2:20 is just down the road from me: I hate that mini roundabout for exactly that reason.

[@broadsword6650]

The problem with that mini r/a (and many others on tight junctions like that) is that it makes it appear from the vehicle’s position that it is turning left even if it is indicating right. Of course, there’s no excuse for the other car not to give way, but the road layout doesn’t help with safety.

[@RichO1701e]

@@broadsword6650 precisely why I'm not always one of these "it's a roundabout, not an overabout" types. To the other car, it does *look like* the dashcammer is exiting on the 1st exit, 1st left. Even with a RH indicator, it's mixed messaging in my opinion

[@paulcollyer801]

Clip 8:- DAMNED good shout! Generally, when two emergency vehicles are close they try to use different tones on their sirens, so if you hear both wail and yelp, there’s more than one in the immediate area

[@AzureCressington]

You deserve a TV show Ashley, videos like these show the good attitudes and mindsets that every driver should have or should be striving for.

[@barnseyfrommossley]

I am a professional driver, and have been for over 30 years. I still learn from these videos. They should be part of everyones tuition.

[@Keithbarber]

Brings back lots of memories from my truck driving days, coming across both considerate and selfish drivers alike The most extreme drivers would do anything just to get in front - *AT ALL COSTS* come hell or high water

[@RichO1701e]

2:20 - precisely why I'm not always one of these "it's a roundabout, not an overabout" types. To the other car, it does look like the dashcammer is exiting on the 1st exit/1st left. Even with a RH indicator, it's mixed messaging in my opinion. Mini RB's are a pain at the best of times, extra vigilant, more observations, less speed.

[@BobMc87]

As a HGV driver, I love how we all help each other out, making it easier for each other. If car drivers done the same to each other.... what a great experience driving would be! I find that doing manoeuvres like the tanker did, quite dangerous, but I also feel that most people, if they knew what you were doing, would give you time and space. More often than not, they don't know what your are going to do. The smaller, but increasing number of drivers, who believe no one has the right to delay them for a few seconds make it thinks harder.

[@Alwuwa]

In terms of lorry drivers and overall driver mannerisms, the motorways of Scotland and North England are phenomenal. Really courteous places, at least as far as I've seen!

[@collynkieranmclaughlan6983]

In Scotland we try our best to help out.

[@ZJS0113]

Not really. You've just been down South too long haha

[@blanco7726]

Lorry drivers in general, in my opinion have great vision and good signalling. Just drove a couple dozen hours of motorway and other roads to Spain and back, so I’ve seen my fair share recently. In 9 out of 10 cases, they signal nice and early, try and not overtake right in front of someone going 100mph, put their hazards and blinkers on when there’s something on the road or the shoulder, or if you’re stuck behind them to let you know it’s braking time. But to be honest (maybe I’m optimistic in this sense), most road users on the motorway have decent awareness, you get a few exceptions, middle lane hogging, couple jump scares because people dont always check mirrors, but other than that since theres so much space, everyone can pretty much stick to their own rhythm, as long as people pay attention, which is why it’s my favourite place to drive.

[@Alwuwa]

@@ZJS0113 a northern boy mate! The more south I go the more hateful the road users!! Haha

[@gigilishd8699]

I'm from Aberdeen and I've noticed the same but always put it down to the further south you go the more road users are about so more likely to meet the small percentage of fools.

[@lesliedavison752]

I thought I was the only one with a Klingon Cloaking Device that makes me invisible to other road users when I inadvertently turn it on!

[@paulcollyer801]

I like John, seems a pretty good driver

[@jontownsend8090]

Great to see how some manage risk in an appropriate manner without all the melodrama. John's driving is excellent, no more said.

[@johnbower7452]

That copper on the horse was a credit to the uniform. Nice thumbs up and smile from them. I admit the HGV that had just moved out yes I would have gone; he'd just moved out after all; thanks Ashley; will think twice in future.

[@broadsword6650]

Had non-UK plates, I think. Another signal to be extra careful.

[@prf76]

Some vey nice driving from John. Wish every other road user was as helpful as him. Far too many people with the mindset of “it’s a truck, I’ve got to get past at all costs”

[@Jack0Corvus]

Note on Clip #10: if you're in this situation, consider turning on your hazard lights. I've been in this situation many times, but there was this one time someone thought me moving to the left means I was trying to stop, and they overtook me...the resulting crash was so bad that it became my first on-field attempt at using a tourniquet.

[@Asto508]

Sounds like he was very close following you and didn't see much what was going on in front. Sadly it resulted in a crash.

[@Jack0Corvus]

@@Asto508 yeah, people love to tailgate here. Even when I'm doing 100 km/h on a toll road (which is the speed limit in most tolls here, some only allows 80) I'd have people going so close that I can't see their headlamp on my rearview mirror.

[@seekeroftruthandjust]

As a HGV driver myself I fully appreciate this video which highlights the need to make allowances for us and giving us space. 100% well done to anyone who drives with consideration for HGV drivers as well as other road users. Many people today seem to have to get from A To B In the fastest time possible. If you get away from this mindset you will be more relaxed and will find driving much more enjoyable. That is my tip

[@forresten]

These are some really fine clips that bring a spark of sunshine. What I 'take away' from this is: while experience is an advantage, everyone can be a sensible driver in scenarios like these. Maintaining focus on driving, not letting one to be distracted, can and will probably help. Oh, and increase the chance of ending in a selection like this! Thanks, Ashley!

[@RobW685]

Finally dashcams with common sense driving rather than aggressive “know it all’s”

[@thesilverydragon]

While I think myself a pretty decent (cyclist) road user, these videos do make me self-conscious of a few bad habits I still have. (Ie. staring people down or throwing my hand up when they make a mistake.) There's always room for improvement, keep 'em coming Ashley! :)

[@khalidacosta7133]

That's how I used to think but the issue is, MOST people are oblivious they are useless at driving... .the decent drivers would simply apologise as they'd realise their mistakes. The dangerous drivers? Unless somebody points it out to them, they will never improve. You are helping by beeping and shouting.... they become aware their driving is an annoyance to others and hence must improve before they knock over a cyclist or crash into a car!

[@paulnicoll1791]

I cannot drive anymore for medical reasons but I can relate to driving reactions. If an articulated vehicle passed me as soon as it was clear of me I would flash so he knew if was safe for him to pull in front of me. Don't concentrate on the car immediately in front but try to hang back if you have to react to the car in front of them. Last on as I now rely on public transport when a bus leaves the stop before yours I ring the bell it gives the driver time to anticipate what he and drivers in front of him will do especially ifin the dark

[@KenMKenMKenM]

and most of these clips have one commonality...patience

[@T13HS]

This is all lovely to see. I just wish some (not all) lorry drivers would return the courtesy. Why do so many feel the need to overtake each other at a 1mph speed difference on a busy dual carriageway? I was even on a single carriageway road stuck behind two lorries recently and when there was a relatively short dual carriageway section, one decide to pull out and overtake the other - it took them so long that none of the stream of cars had the chance to get by

[@T13HS]

@CycleCam UK I’ve had that too. Definitely good and bad drivers in all vehicles - I just feel as though there’s some sort of taboo against criticising any HGV drivers. I know many of them are professional and all, but there are plenty of terrible ones

[@mclovinlife747]

@CycleCam UK that's not the reason truck drivers try to be professional. Cameras are usually required for insurance purposes because its a dangerous job. The cameras 9 times out of 10 prove it wasn't the drivers fault since even small incidents involving trucks can cause serious damage/injury and the risk of prosecution all wagon drivers know this. Most trucks on the continent don't have cameras because other road users are more aware of trucks and what spaces they need i.e. if a trucks hazards come on they trust that he has seen something or is about to perform a maneuver and needs space.

[@saturnuria1217]

I live next to some industrial units which are off quite a narrow, twisty road. The road is really unsuitable for HGVs but it is what it is. I know the HGVs pull into the units often so if I see one pull up or put it’s hazards on, I always give it space until I know what it’s intentions are. As in the clip, they quite often have to use the whole road to make their manoeuvre. I’ve found that lorry drivers generally know what they’re doing. They’ll see you waiting and will wave you past if they can. Just keep an eye on the drivers cab window and their indicators. Sometimes they’ll even signal you from their own wing mirrors. That’s why I always stay far back enough that I can see both sides of the cab if it’s possible.

[@suzannebradbury]

I was quite happy today as I did a good hold back for a lorry turning…. I did think to myself Ashley would be proud of that one!

[@suzannebradbury]

Be like John

[@Jonc25]

@@suzannebradbury "Nice to be Nice"

[@randymch]

John and Dave are fu*king legends!

[@paulcollyer801]

Clip 9; I ALWAYS slow significantly for horses, I’ve been thrown from one spooking at a ???, no idea what lol. It’s a long way down from 16hands

[@tc5290]

I find watching these clips just as useful as the fails and the “learning points”, I find myself more giving and less likely to react in a “not so positive” way. It’s kind’ve like modeling or priming behaviour. Thanks for sharing!

[@sercanserj7804]

5:45 The lorry can go after the cammer however in defence of the cammer, I also do it sometimes, the next person coming around the corner might be faster and not a defensive driver causing a close call. Great video

[@paulcollyer801]

Clip 13, experience this also, except after abandoning the overtake the dozy soul went for it, & as I’d returned to progressive driving, I had to stop sharpish! At one time, we had a bonus scheme that would be affected by harsh events; so that one mistake would have cost me AND my 65 colleagues (it was a joint bonus) £500 each. If you abandon an overtake, don’t then go for it again

[@mordekai_wilde]

3:00 I use this roundabout at least once a week, and it can be an absolute nightmare. Especially at the moment, as there are long term roadworks causing a huge diversion to enter the dual csrriage way (which is where this lorry is heading toward) On a related note, the dual carriageway in question (A14) is constantly being closed overnight for "emergency repairs" and has been for the last few years now, which causes these lorries to have to cut through small villages and narrow town lanes. I have the utmost respect for these lorry drivers, as it must make their lives an absolute hell.

[@matt_-_-_]

Thanks for the great video Ashley. It's wonderful to see clips that aren't just overreactions, road rage and dangerous driving. Much better than most other dashcam channels :)

[@AgataLib]

I'm a relatively new driver and I find these so helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@AlexTaylorGTI]

Not very often that you get to recognise places in these dashcam compilations when you live in the middle of nowhere, but it's nice to see a couple of the clips in this video that are somewhat local to me.

[@lj2684]

Same clip 6 I realised is right near where I live in Newmarket. That’s never happened before 😅

[@AlexTaylorGTI]

That's the same clip I was talking about the roundabout with Burger King and the Studlands Shopping centre, and at 5:08 you have Outwell which is between Littleport and Wisbech.

[@peter_piper]

Enjoying your vids. Re: use of horns. I completely agree don't use it as a 'weapon' to show anger. In some cases it can make another driver 'freeze' which can also be dangerous. However, if a driver has made a dangerous maneuver, such as pulling onto a mini roundabout directly in front of you, then as long as they've gone past you (i.e. 'freezing' wouldn't endanger anyone), I think a restrained 'pip pip' is a good thing. It may make them realise they've made a dangerous maneuver. After all, use of the horn is supposed to indicate danger. Happy for comment.

[@brantnuttall]

Nice driving #10. Or: John is a bloody excellent driver.

[@jonp6798]

After watching a bunch of your videos I reminded myself how to drive defensively and now I use lots of the points around anticipation to drive. It does mean that now I notice when other people are not doing the same and I find myself getting annoyed when they haven’t moved in anticipation of what I can see. I have a long way to go to anticipate others lack of anticipation and not let that wind me up. Keep calm :-)

[@imatonkatoo]

Nice video. A lot of drivers think we’re just being awkward. When it’s a totally different driving experience. Different speeds, angles and blind spots. Need to take extra care with foreign drivers. Their blind spots are a lot more dangerous.

[@Will-it6ds]

Well done John, if everyone drove like you including myself the roads would be a much safer place :)

[@DenaryMxO]

Context is key with horn use. I don't think there's any issue with a quick 'blip' of the horn in situations where they should not have emerged. I feel like the majority of unsafe emerges are down to a lack of awareness. It's a mistake and they need to be aware of it. Just don't race up behind and blare your horn otherwise you're the one now causing the problem.

[@jefflerner7526]

Good point.

[@FlyingFox21]

Clip #10 is local to myself and I can say that particular stretch of road is notorious for people doing exactly that kind of overtake. The worst thing is that literally just after where that video started there is a stretch of 2 lanes to allow vehicles to overtake slow moving wagons on an uphill stretch. Good job to your cammer because as you said many people close the space down for some reason, just give them the space and reduce the danger!

[@VladsBrickCastle]

To me, clip #12 goes hand in hand with other situations like people reversing from their driveways and similar. Yes, maybe that stop was not necessary, but it did make sure nothing would go wrong. Cammer was just out of a roundabout, at a low speed, so they didn't lose much momentum. On the other hand, there might've been someone speeding further back, and it's easier to react to a stopped car in your lane with tail lights on, than to a lorry's nose moving towards you... You had a clip some months back where a van/lorry 'commanded' the situation in a small street, making sure the emerging vehicle has time, space and just safety in general, to do their manoeuvre

[@_.Madness._]

That's some nice driving right there, I felt for a moment like I was watching myself!

[@cptlatency428]

John is a model driver on this channel, I want to make sure that I take skills that I see in his clips and adapt them to my own driving

[@Jpjc474]

Nice to see some good driving I do occasionally see it and a lot of the time I’m shocked. I’m a bus driver and everyone is trying to ‘beat the bus’

[@grahamnutt8958]

Haha.... I knew that Ash would be having a pop at other channels - not without good reason though. Excellent clips that demonstrate how it should be done. Clip 7 in particular..... You cannot see the registration plate until up close..... having spotted that it is a Foreign driver, holding back 💯 great shout there Jon. Stay safe everyone 👍

[@Jonc25]

Cheers Graham. That was M40 1a split to M25, to many directions for it to go for my liking.👍

[@grahamnutt8958]

@@Jonc25 Often used to see a few "confused" drivers here. My usual depot was about 15 miles from there. Mixed memories of my Agency driving days and, on balance, glad to be out of it; and that particular part of the 🇬🇧. Got enough to contend with here - East Kent. You probably saw a 10 minute clip recently that does highlight what I'm up against on my rare forays into the wild 🤣. Take care, Jon 👍

[@Jonc25]

@@grahamnutt8958 😅🤣 I know kent well.

[@tablettwentytwo1750]

I drove LGV's for 6 years. Still a keen cyclist, and an everyday pedestrian. Old Lorry salts used to say to me 25 yrs back, when I was going through my motorbike training, that car drivers and 2 wheeled operators should be 'made to sit in the cab of a lorry' as part of the test. To this day, he wasn't wrong....

[@PedroConejo1939]

Conversely, every car driver should be made to ride a bicycle and motorcycle before taking their test. It became really obvious in the 70s when we hit the point where most drivers hadn't started out on two wheels.

[@tablettwentytwo1750]

Totally agree, Pedro. When I'm on 2 wheels, I'm still hyper focussing what a car driver may or may not do. Driving is one thing; roadcraft is another....

[@paulcollyer801]

In 2005, I’d been driving artics for a year, but nothing else, I had no car at the time. I hired a car to go on holiday, and couldn’t reverse park it for all the tea in China initially, it was very embarrassing. (When reversing a trailer, the towing vehicle is the steering for the trailer, so you have to steer the wrong way initially, then “chase the trailer in) as I describe it; and that initial counter steer was what was automatically throwing me lol)

[@paulcollyer801]

Re clip 6; please understand, modern trucks are usually automatic, and many have a lag between flooring it & actually moving. This can often end with us edging out multiple times until it’s more dangerous for us to actually stop, and that’d be why we often “don’t give way”. This can be seriously compounded by people racing round with or without indication

[@MK-1973]

Great set of clips. Several candidates for Jon's Greatest Hits album!

[@andypdq]

As someone who has a car, motorcycle and LGV licence, experience in driving all three has made me a far more aware driver than only ever having driven one class could. Anticipate and if in doubt, slow down and keep your distance, and never pass an articulated LGV on a tight roundabout, the mirrors are fixed to the tractor, which creates huge blind spots, relative to the trailer, because the combination bends, WE CAN'T see you up the side in all circumstances, clear the roundabout, then pass.

[@Alex-bf7mc]

Big up John, absolute legend

[@exsoulagent]

Being a HGV driver myself I always give Flip flop drivers a wide berth 03:45

[@EJP668]

I passed my test last October but love video pieces like this to keep on top of things and get them “street” smarts 🤣😁

[@Sarge084]

At 6.28 I recognised that but of road, it's my home town, approaching the Worcester Road roundabout from Gil-gal. Thanks for a great video Ashley, it helps if awareness of the requirements for space required by trucks is spread far and wide. Also bear in mind, if you let a truck through it clears the way for everyone and keeps traffic moving. All too often I find myself in a stalemate situation, I can't move and car drivers won't give me the space, then they can't move because vehicles in front of them are held up. Someone has to yield and its easier for a car to make changes than a 60 ft long truck, even if it does bend.

[@Weasel65]

lol john was turning into the road i lived in charvill according to his sat nav, if thats where he lives also or was doing work there, crazy seeing somewhere you recognise.

[@Jonc25]

Delivering down there.👍

[@josephwinters8599]

5:10 driven in that area a lot, can be a very tricky stretch of road. Very tight and not always easy to see traffic coming

[@vekien]

This is soooo great to see, notice if you compare these clips with people who get angry, who gets to their destination quicker? Always the nice guys. Give HGV plenty of space, it takes them a long time to get going and perform turns, they can do it twice as fast when given plenty of road space!

[@adamwisniewski1618]

Somehow i bumped into your channel and i must say, i wish more drivers will watch your videos and see how to behave on the road. great job to you and the drivers on videos. Sub is ON :)

[@LetsGoRoundAgain]

Good video as usual, and nice to see some truck content. If you get the chance, would be nice to see you educate people on how futile an idea it is to try and squeeze up the side of a truck entering a roundabout with a 2 lane approach, not just squeezing up the inside but also the outside where often a wagon needs to go deep into the roundabout to avoid climbing the inside kerb with the trailer wheels (some of which are big enough to damage tyres)...maybe point out the highway code content on this issue. Cheers.

[@davidrumming4734]

Appreciating big vehicles turning…..I had that happen on my driving test 30y ago. I held back…

[@cupofcustard]

2:10 also notice the lack of speeding into the oncoming car whilst effing and blinding.

[@ivanko021]

This video was meditative

[@wirdy1]

We should all drive like this & thankfully most of us do.

[@ryancoackley3660]

As a porter and hgv assisting it's my job to make sure the driver is safe manoeuvring. I'm a banksmen also. The amount of times cars try and squeeze through, I don't think they understand that I'm acyulky protecting them. The hgv won't feel a thing if a car roles into it

[@aussiechickonaboat4187]

Really good to see someone who appreciates the difficulties that LGV drivers have. I had an Uncle who was a tw@ and a driving instructor in Australia, and he would deliberately overtake truck drivers and then pull in front and slow down going down hills. As a family we ended up having a massive argument with him as he did this once with me as a teenager in the car and his own newborn in the car too. 😱😠

[@markwright3161]

Clip 15. I think I might have made the same mistake as the van pulling out of there. The road closed signs would make me think no one could be going straight on. I want to say I wouldn't have cut the junction as much, but it looks narrow and it's only visible in the outer edge of the camera lens so is potentially heavily distorted by the wide angle nature, combined with the high up viewpoint given by it being mounted on a helmet, so I can't really say for sure how that would be in person.

[@Andy_ATB]

Some excellent examples of 'awareness'; a shame more don't show it. Not the first time I've seen a tanker pulling into the petrol station at the Horse & Jockey, and motorist hanging back....

[@richardellis727]

Really useful as usual, I wonder if you get fewer 'nice driving' clips sent in compared to the driving fails, but I'm glad you keep the videos going as they are so helpful.

[@markwright3161]

Clip 3, Hazard lights while still moving I would probably hang back, but looking at that tanker I wouldn't conclude going to the petrol station. It isn't the right type for fuel and doesn't have a flammable contents warning sticker on the back, just the hazardous to the environment sticker. Pretty sure fuel tankers need to display some other classification sticker with a number too that that one didn't have. I know that style of tanker can be used for food stuffs, but they obviously don't have hazardous stickers on them, just a 'foodstuffs' notice (the only way I know having seen them driving around :) ), probably for quick identification by emergency response personnel in the event of a collision, or maybe simply the companies that also use this style of tankers for other things so they don't mix up sterile tankers with those used for other stuff.

[@finickityreader5274]

Sometimes it really helps to have an example to imitate. :-)

[@alanhindmarch7682]

Excellent video and well done to everyone concerned. If everyone drove like this, driving would be more enjoyable. I’d just like to add, if you see a LGV, with foreign plates, best give them a little more space, especially on roundabouts as they quite often turn right from the left lane.

[@bulwinkle]

A PC game that I play, Euro Truck Simulator, gives a good idea about how much a truck driver can see, or not see, and some of the other issues truckers face.

[@kevinbarker3366]

Would advise any wannabe wagon drivers to get a job stacking shelves in a supermarket, it's a lot less aggravation!

[@sassyboofle6983]

They were some really good ones , drivers I mean . And yes I agree sometimes letting someone out may seem a little peculiar in its help but dependent on where your rear end or you sit in the road you may prepare someone else by seeing you and stop an accident from happening . But not always , judge wisely . 👍

[@JustDriving4K]

Very good video, thanks for sharing it, keep it up !!

[@royhumphreys9529]

great video, love these nice driving videos. Makes a nice change.

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

John is as calm as me i dont horn either dont see a point unless it was a very dangerous one such as silly overtake or something, or ill do a lil small one to let people know im there when they reversing out

[@veritasaequitas9875]

Last time I was near the Pear Tree that roundabout wasn't there. I'm sure that doesn't help when having to get that lorry on to the Gulf forecourt.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

There is a key difference between a little tap of the horn and a blare. Sometimes people need to be aware of what they've just done and it can help them to reflect.

[@salerio61]

That's an illegal use of the horn. It's not up to you to be telling off other road users

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@salerio61 I can't see what's illegal about tapping the horn to show your presence. Some people cutting you at a roundabout causing you to brake won't have even seen you.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@salerio61 Also, i didn't mean every observational error someone makes that you can see out of your windscreen needs a hoot of the horn. Yes that is bad but in a situation where you need to show your presence it's ok, some people will look straight ahead and be gormless to the accident they nearly just caused you to have. A little hoot is different to a angered blare.

[@Precursorgg]

2:27 I live next to this roundabout, people never want to give way to those on the right for some reason. Always gotta be careful on that one

[@cheekychappy1234]

To be honest I was just surprised to see Two Ball Lonnen!

[@RichO1701e]

@@cheekychappy1234 I did google the map coordinates, then saw the road name... only in Newcastle! 😂😂

[@JRLNeal]

Ashley can you comment about giving way for big lorries or other vehicles. I often allow other vehicles out if they need some space or ‘letting in’ but I generally have a good look behind because if there is no one behind me driving through is safer than stopping or slowing down.

[@srmoll]

It always thought that if you had time to react and honk your horn at someone who has cut you up out otherwise miffed you somewhat, you probably had time to react and concentrate on mitigating the situation and reducing risk.

[@hogwash2nd]

Can we have a compilation of John's clips?

[@stevenallan5822]

OK, when was the last time you saw a police officer astride a horse? I work near an industrial estate that has large vehicles in and out all the time and I always make sure I leave room for them to make their manoeuvres, it just makes things easier.

[@Steve-wy1rj]

John really should consider becoming an IAM instructor.

[@astone2893]

Surprised to see the village of Outwell 5.11-5.27

[@goodyeoman4534]

What is it about those small and mini-roundabouts? So many drivers simply turn left onto them without checking to their right, let alone giving way. There's one near me and they just pull out without the slightest pretence of looking to their right.

[@LukesVideoHole]

nice feature of Hull in there!

[@CJ-gn8qm]

Though I don’t think it should be compulsory I think that all new drivers should be given the opportunity to drive an LGV to get to understand the difficulties they face!