Why Drivers Don't See Bikers - 7 Examples

[@spangle]

I've been a cyclist for years, but only in the last 6 months been learning to drive. It has given me a great insight into how hard it can be for drivers to see bikers and cyclists. I wear hi-vis, brighter lights and make sure to make eye contact with drivers at junctions etc. If I have not seen their eyes, I assume they have not see me, and go on with care. I think the responsibility lies with both road users. Bikers who weave in and out of traffic, are asking for problems.

[@andyuk2010]

This 100%. I've been driving for over 20 years and continue to do it regularly, and I also cycle regularly in London. Doing both makes you both a better drive and a better rider - you can anticipate so many things. More cyclists should drive occasionally and more drivers should ride occasionally. The roads would be a better place.

[@PascalDickhoff]

Since learning to drive I just kept wondering why tf the cars still engage a situation where surely I would have stopped for any other participant in traffic (like when they have an obstacle on their side). I also wear a helmet on the bycicle. 😅

[@imicca]

I absolutely hate most bikers and cyclists

[@phased3941]

Why defuq are you looking at people's eyes? I have quite literally never once looked at people's eyes unless one of us is letting someone pass, inwhich case I'll look for a thanks wave to wave back. You should be looking at indicators and tires and giving way based on actions, eye contact is completely irrelevant, plenty of people will see you and still pull out and do stupid shit

[@hotdoug1000]

It means nothing to see a driver's eyes, they can look right through you and still pull out. Only look at the front wheel for movement unless they've nodded or waved at you.

[@roadbiker8333]

As I have always say: DO NOT GO unless you can see that the ROAD is clear, not when you can't see anything is coming.

[@scottvessey915]

I’m a car driver, biker, and cyclist. I always assume that everyone else is an idiot, and when I’m on 2 wheels I also assume that I am invisible. This video is spot on 👍

[@Big-Timbo]

Yeah agreed 100%, my helmet and leathers are only secondary protection. My own awareness and common sense is always the leading safety factor. Never trust other road uses will follow the rules of the road, and never take a risky decision when you're on two wheels!

[@automation7295]

*"I always assume that everyone else is an idiot"* Even if they're good and sensible drivers. Do you also assume that train conductors are idiots because they have priority at level crossings? You also assume that all pedestrians are idiots because they have priority at pedestrian crossing? How would you feel if other drivers and pedestrians start assume that you're an idiot?

[@Big-Timbo]

@@automation7295 I don't think they meant it in a demeaning way, more in terms of their own safety...

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

sort of what the driving instructor told my mother at her first lesson, when they were undertaken by a car driving on the pavement. "Don't drive like that idiot, but drive as if they all are (idiots)".

[@automation7295]

@@thorbjrnhellehaven5766 I bet the driving instructor also call his children for idiots.

[@jamesbramah6899]

As someone who rides a bike but doesn't drive a car this is a fantastic educational video for drivers. I try to never get angry at a driver for the reasons you've given, chances are they've just not seen us! It's part of our responsibility to ride as if the car driver has not seen us. For instance, riding in the middle of the road at junctions (gives us better visibility and time to react to someone pulling out). Great vid mate

[@Lacehairwigs]

As a motorcyclist I appreciate this video.

[@KellyS_77]

I'm one of those international drivers lol. Though I'm from the USA and had been driving for 30 years. I passed the theory & hazard perception test first time (after a lot of studying) and passed the practical driving test first time as well (no lessons, just lots of studying and practice). The driving test guy was a little confused why I didn't have an instructor with me, but it was easily explained. Honestly the bit I've found the trickiest here is the sad state of the painted markings on the roads. It makes it really difficult to follow the road markings when you can't SEE the road markings.

[@KindredBrujah]

In those cases I tend to just assume the worst interpretation of the road markings. Certainly a bit of a pain on the approach to roundabouts though. The rule of 12 is all well and good, but lots of roundabouts don't follow it, so if there are no road markings you basically have to guess.

[@rutukedarbhagwat1746]

What road markings? Hello from India

[@cactusbase3088]

And that is the reason driverless cars are never ever going to work on British roads.

[@michalkundrat01]

The legend posting even on a bank holiday - love to see it mate, thanks for helping me pass my test last Saturday.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@michalkundrat01]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you, it is much appreciated. I will still watch your videos regardless - they're relaxing to listen to, for some reason. You should make a podcast.

[@mikejennings6887]

Food for thought, very well presented. I passed my driving test in 1971, when the roads were much quieter and the cars were generally slower, but can still learn to be more cautious from videos such as this. Thank you so much!

[@shockskeeper9662]

I have been driving 2 years now but spent 17 years on bike so I do tend to look out more for bikes and I do believe spending even two years on a bike can definitely help when you drive because you notice danger a lot sooner and are definitely more aware of everything around you

[@Scoupe400]

Before now I’ve heard the idea everyone should have to have a go on a bike to pass the car test. The fragility is apparent.

[@Annieandrews]

I’m from Cape Town in South Africa. I enjoy learning safe driving tips from you. Thank you so much!

[@azer9237]

Been driving for about a year now, example at 3:40 is so helpful and something that wasn't taught to me. Glad to learn it now.

[@HuzaifaGujjar]

He is the best driving instructor on the KZbin.

[@itstimeforham]

This is so much more useful and effective than all these decades of ‘think bike’ messaging. Great video.

[@floc160889]

Just passed my driving test today, your videos have helped me a lot throughout my learning! I'll definitely keep watching your videos, there is always room for more leaning.

[@madbull4666]

THANK YOU! As a motorcyclist and learning to drive a car after 10 years I do understand that motorcycles are hard to see but at the same time it's still very easy to miss them. My current instructor has said to fully rely on people using the correct indicators and go if they are indicating even before they start to slow down, and has said that I miss opportunities to get out of the junction. As a long time motorcyclist I know that people forget about indicators, it was a large van so I couldn't see anything behind it, a car/motorcyclist could overtake the van as its turning and I wouldn't be able to see it at all until it's too late.

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

As an IAM Roadsmart National Observer and Masters Distinction rider, I always tell people, whether that be my associates (people I train) or anyone else that it's possible to be dressed as a highlighter with flashing lights and a sign saying "I'm here" and yet never be spotted. I tell people to ride visibly, irrelevant of their clothing, lighting, ETC. I personally have a white helmet and wear a reflective vest that's black with silver reflective elements and occasionally, people miss me - but it's rare. When considering position, riders should consider the following in order - Safety, Stability, then View. Too many riders, even some advanced riders, will sacrifice safety or stability to get a slightly better view. It's better to miss an overtake opportunity to be able to get back home safely. Balance your approach to hazards and consider what hazard is going to be the bigger issue and don't be afraid to move your bike around on the road

[@madbull4666]

I haven't been to an advanced course on my bike, planned to but just never really happened. I ride mostly cautiously although I've had times where I didn't just like everyone and made mistakes that could have ended badly, 1 accident in 10 years which was 100% preventable by both of us, no physical damage to me luckily. My mum has also never had a crash on her bike in 30 years. I ride like I'm invisible and everyone is an assassin. I wait until I see the view is clear and that the car is definitely going to turn in and that I can see behind it that the coast is clear. I'm just recently learning to drive and my instructor has said numerous times that if I see someone indicating to fully trust them and just go even if they haven't yet started to slow down or turn yet, whether that's a van or a car or a motorcyclist, truthfully I couldn't believe what I was hearing, putting that much trust in someone else not forgetting that an indicator is on or realising it was the wrong turn last second could end disastrously, or if a vehicle overtakes the turning vehicle which is invisible until it's too late.

[@michaelthomas3646]

you are correct Richard, you should creep and seek. especially when safe to do so, like a roman road whereby creeping wouldn't cause someone else to change speed or direction.

[@ClarkeDesign]

Superb set of very good examples about blind spots. Sp many people sadly 'assume' the road is clear. I would love to see mandatory re-tests every 10 years. Not as thorough as the main test (maybe) but certainly something to recheck everyone with a license that they are still driving to the correct standards. Lots of things can change in 10 years; cars, roads, people, traffic volume, digital motorways etc. I realise that this is another cost to the motorist and that we may not have enough examiners, but the fact that some people can still drive 50+ years after passing their initial test with no further assessment is exceptionally scary. Driving standards on our roads are getting worse and will continue to do so unless people are reassessed.

[@MT-dn4tu]

Hey Richard, I passed my test first time on the 16th, largely due to your videos, so just wanted to thank you. On a sidenote, I'm excited to say that I bought myself a 2009 Mazda 3 for a fantastic price. What an absolutely incredible car.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing! I hope you enjoy your car.

[@nthdegree1269]

Very informative, even for experienced drivers

[@danielfield2570]

Just PASSED First Time today! Wanted to say thank you for helping me with improving my driving. The videos on test nerves really helped.

[@charliewallwork1861]

Hope you are well mate. Finally passed on my third try, thanks for all the help over my driving journey so far. Excited to get onto the road and I’m sure you hear/read this consistently but your videos were a massive help. Keep this up! I will stay tuned in to help improve my skill, awareness and overall capability driving safe and correctly. Have a good day pal. ❤

[@chingmunho4311]

Thank you so much Richard, I learned a lot from you！ Really appreciate your efforts and kind hearts to teach us.

[@xkimxangelx]

4:00 - where he talks about missing an opportunity to go at the roundabout in order to ensure there are no motorcyclists, I have a feeling that many learner drivers would feel conflicted about this. Learners who hold back and miss an opportunity to go may fear being marked down on the driving test for undue hesitancy.

[@drramtop1576]

Yes, that's a huge issue with both the driving and bike tests in the UK. A hesitant driver is nowhere near as dangerous as one that just goes for it without proper observations, but everyone's heard of someone who failed their test for not always taking the first opportunity to move. A friend of mine failed his Mod 2 bike test because it was pouring with rain and he felt 40 was as fast as he could go safely on a road where the limit was 60, but the examiner flunked him for 'failing to make progress'.

[@xkimxangelx]

@@drramtop1576 Absolutely. The other thing that pressurises you is when you're waiting at a junction, and there's a queue of cars behind you; you feel pressure to go as soon as possible. I agree with what Richard says in the video, but in real life it's difficult to sit there and wait on the off-chance there might be a motorcyclist hiding in a blind spot.

[@ConquerDriving]

Well, actually it's not an opportunity and a good examiner should understand if something could be hiding out of view. What I meant by opportunity is that many people consider it an "opportunity"

[@KindredBrujah]

@@ConquerDriving Yes, but the key thing is whether the learner understands this as well.

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

An important lesson when I learned to drive MC was: "to watch out, and be seen" Watch our for potential danger. Position yourself where it's easier to notice you, make sure to not hide. Don't trust that other drivers will see you, and be prepared to do a maneuver to safely avoid them.

[@Scoupe400]

All good points. And I think you’re so close to the extra point. Add 7:48 and 9:28, and apply that to people who have the mentality of only ‘taking precaution to themselves’ when the danger/other-vehicle is bigger than theirs. They’ll yield to a lorry but nothing else; the bigger SUVs have exacerbated this. You’ll experience the receiving end in small cars too. So what you’ve mentioned at 9:28 is correct. But the huge disparity in accident severity is because : A) those drivers are even more likely to pull out on a bike; B) cars often able to stop & evade easier, or as you say protected to avoid injury. Another additional point. Many bike riders drive like they’re in a car. The vast majority of UK drivers fail to use the 2 second gap, and the biker needs to extend that into all its actions of anticipating the worst and putting in a safety margin. I would argue speed is the lowest likelihood. The times I see excessive speed is more the illegal teenagers. Yet many times I’ll see a bike ‘achieving’ the limit, where a huge percentage or cars do not - the lack of awareness of car drivers and limits is staggering. Only today I was on a very wide section of A46, and when a car turned off right I knew it became 2 lanes for 300 yards only, after that junction. I accelerated but knew I couldn’t pass the 4 cars following each other closely. Yet the Jag behind me kept up when I went hard up to the limit; carrying so much momentum he overtook and found himself too close to the van we caught, so the Jag went past the van and forced in. Later, a long straight was clear, I looked (at 42 in a 60) but judged it not possible to pass those 4 cars. Yet the van ahead of me, when I looked (meanwhile the Jag went for another batch of 4) , the van closed the 2.5 car gap to about half a car length - this ensuring me or anyone behind doesn’t overtake. This attitude is rife. And 30 percent below the national limit is rife too. It’s a bad mix out there.

[@krithikcs3234]

Love your content As always And can u make a video on how to keep the interior of the car smelling fresh always.

[@ConquerDriving]

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[@JediCore]

as a motorcyclist thank you for making this video. A lot of people don't pay attention to us because we are that 1% of the road users. They mostly see cars and think about cars when driving. I have been pulled out on multiple times but luckily nothing bad happened. I got rear ended (luckily a slight tap on the back) once by a taxi driver who said that he didn't see me because of the wipers. We was in rush as he had a client in the back. But most of the times it's like you said. Those people would pull out in front of other car drivers as well as I have seen that happen. I have watched your videos before my full licence test and they helped me a lot (especially the roundabout ones). I wouldn't complain if you made more videos including motorcyclists

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

Honestly mate them figures really shocked me, when I’m emerging out of a side road onto a main road I always look left right and ahead repeatedly constantly until I can see that the road surface is 100% clear and safe.

[@madbull4666]

Doesn't surprise me at all, I'm a motorcyclist and we can really be invisible at times whichever position I'm in on the road I'm invisible to someone from a certain angle. If I'm riding behind a car next to the pavement then cars pulling out can see me, but cars pulling in can't, if i ride in the middle then the car pulling out can't see me but the car on the other side can. We can blend in with the scenery quite well in certain situations too. I'm just learning to drive a car now and my instructor has said multiple times to fully trust other users with their indicators even if we can't see at all behind them even before they start to slow down or turn... I refuse to do that as it's just idiotic and dangerous. I don't know if this instructor is just an idiot or if all instructors are like this.

[@yasinjuma1445]

Very Very good video, current I'm learning to drive I'll not name the country which is within EU I can confess that I'm learning to drive more safe for watching the videos of UK driving schools especially from Conquer Driving.

[@dave900ssred]

Nice overview of the risks of SMIDSY... 🚗🏍️🚗🏍️Sorry Mate I Didn't See You🚗🏍️🚗🏍️

[@giovanniiiiillx]

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[@HaydnG266]

​@@giovanniiiiillxSMIDSY is the actual used term.

[@brianuuuSonicReborn]

I personally do not need a car at all because I live very close to where I work, and I just passed my test recently. In order to keep my experience I joined a car sharing club so I can go for a casual drive every so often and not forget everything

[@KindredBrujah]

I think another reason you don't touch on for why people become unsafe drivers is that certain personalities will slowly erode the safety of their driving over time. It's not like they pass their test and suddenly decide to start driving less than a car's length behind other cars or undertaking at 90, but their adherence to safety is slowly whittled away year by year as they get away with behaving more and more recklessly.

[@ConquerDriving]

Good point.

[@frostyslife1729]

Very interesting video cheers rich

[@69elsaha]

I've spent 6 years as a pillion on a bike. That gave me a biggest hazard awareness ever. Now I've passed my theory test for full driving licence at 1st time Knowledge what I can axepte on roads . Expect everything

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

Another excellent video. The examples you've given are invaluable because they condence years of experience for new drivers to be aware of. As for the standards in other countries, I couldn't agree more, because in my country people aren't even expected to drive at the speed limit on their test. The recommendation is that you should do 30 kph in a 50. 🤦‍♂And that's with legal minimum 40 hours of lessons with qualified instructor. Not all complete the 40 hours, but still. Another topic I would like you to cover is how the UK one of the safest countries to drive in and what sets it apart from the rest of the world. The would be an interesting watch!

[@davem9204]

I did look at a graph a while ago at the number of road-related casualties in the UK over the last 100+ years or so. There was a pretty steady steep decline (i.e. improvement) up until the early 1990s, then it has levelled off (but still a general decline) since then. So I think a lot of the pre-1990s safety policies such as drink-driving, seat-belts, proper pedestrian crossings, car design, seemed to make genuine improvements; but the policies since then seemed to have made far less improvements. Obviously the rate of improvement can't continue at a rapid rate due to basic maths and converging on an asymptote, as well nothing is completely free of risk or danger.

[@mike309saa]

I've been exclusively riding bikes since 2012. Would have thought the tips in this video are common sense but apparently not lol. Awesome video and a shame not all car drivers will get to see this. As a biker I use these tips for the same reasons although being higher up we get to see over cars a bit more. But I've also taken extra care when I know I'm likely hidden from a car drivers view and always try to make myself visible by road positioning. I think that really while car drivers need to incorporate the tips in this video, bikers also have a responsibility to make themselves visible especially as we lack the safety of a car. Preventing the crash is the best way to avoid being injured or killed. And if you can't make yourself visible then go slower allowing yourself plenty of time to brake if needed. I've recently started to learn to drive a car and your videos have been a great help! It's annoying not having the muscle memory I have with bikes and I'm having to think about everything again.

[@nicokulmann8398]

Another significant part, I think, is like the old Think Bike campaign poster. That poster was edited, it turns out, but I was in pretty much the exact situation the poster depicts recently, under better lighting conditions, and I very nearly didn't see the biker wearing black/silver hi-vis, and I found his speed very hard to judge. Taking that extra split-second to watch for movement rather than taking a mental "snapshot" of the road can make all the difference.

[@insanephantom6293]

Adding to 'unsafe drivers', some are impatient and rush their observations as a result. Impatient drivers behind can also make those in front feel compelled to rush.

[@automation7295]

It's funny how people complain about drivers being impatient, but don't mind when people outside their vehicles are being impatient. I swear that people forget that some people are very short-tempered, most people who are short-tempered were short-tempered since they were children.

[@PolishMechanik]

@@automation7295 should end up in psych ward then not driving

[@madbull4666]

Instructors are also teaching this way of driving unsafely too, my current instructor is "teaching" me this way although I refuse to as I know the dangers as I've been riding a motorcycle for 10 years, a new driver would think his way is the way to drive.

[@ibs5080]

This is one reason why back in my other homeland of Canada as well as across the border in the USA, almost all non traffic light junctions are controlled by a Stop sign and Stop Line versus Give Way in the UK. In fact Stop sign junctions are very rare in the UK and only used if it's a junction with very restricted sight lines, aka a "blind junction". Another reason for Stop sign / line junctions in North America is for greater pedestrian safety.

[@Kickbasser]

Great information as always!

[@baronsarazil]

As a motorcyclist, I act as if everyone else is looking for any opportunity to drive into me, and I do everything I can to mitigate that.

[@mario7027]

There should be some identifiable plates (similar to the L or P plates) that international drivers without a full UK licence should be required to display...

[@davem9204]

You make lots of really good points there. My bugbear with modern cars it how poor the visibility is with the thick pillars (particularly A pillar), and I'm sure this is a major contributor towards SMIDSYs. I recently drove someone else's car that was far more modern than my own with really thick A-pillars. I was waiting to join a roundabout and a van approaching from the right was completely obscured by the A-pillar. It was like driving in a pill-box and I felt far less safe with such poor sightlines. One of the skills of riding a bike (motorised or not) is knowing visibility isn't really about hi-vis, lights, etc, but positioning so you're not obscured by other objects and out of the typical sightlines in a situation. You could be lit up like Blackpool illuminations, but you can't be seen if there's another vehicle or tree blocking the view to you, or you're sitting in a blindspot.

[@automation7295]

Thick A pillars might be one of your bugbear with modern cars, they're thick for number of reasons. It's not that hard to look around the A-pillar, just move your body and head. Also vans usually can't get completely obscured by the A-pillar, unless you were in a queue and the van was further away. I guess you scold the person after you returned the car you borrowed because the A-pillars are too thick?

[@davem9204]

@@automation7295 I can understand why modern A-pillars have ended up so thick (structural strength, airbags). But I think many drivers don't move their heads and bodies much when driving to counter this visibility problem, which is the point made in the video. Your last sentence is a bit of an odd assumption.

[@automation7295]

@@davem9204 I realize that was the point made in the video, but still, it's not hard for drivers to look around the A-pillar. So most drivers do look to the right (or left in the UK) looking for moving vehicles and pedestrians, but too lazy to look around the A-pillar.

[@bowtie1132]

Having ridden motorcycles for over 5 years all over this country, these points are great, not every motorcyclist is an Ahole as someone commented, most riders are older and just cruise around at or below the speed limit. I've been pulled out on over 10 times that I can remember, all in different situations and traffic conditions. I have had people look directly at me making eye contact and still pulling out infront of me. I also drive a car so I am well aware of the blind spots and how you can feel pressured to take an gap in traffic, all I can say to other drivers is to actively think about motorcycles, especially on weekends and holidays as there is 10x's more bikes on the road. The "I didn't see you!" is all too common and its a real shame.

[@rareike]

A car has been hidden by my A pillars before, even while I was inching forward, his approach speed matched mine and he staying hidden for even more seconds and only saw him when I moved my head. By then it was late but he was able to react in time.

[@eventhorizon-cv3od]

Thank you ❤ very precious and practical information as usual 😍

[@saraali4964]

Thank you very much for your videos, I've passed my test today with 3 minors😊

[@cactusbase3088]

The best video I have seen on motorbike safety as seen from a third party - period.

[@ricequackers]

The GoPro footage at the T-junction immediately gave me flashbacks to that Think Bike advert. Which is probably a good thing.

[@itsbinson8455]

In my country, why there's bad driver is because not only they didnt start driving after passing, but also they tipped their driving instructor to barely pass.. and also due to auto transmission because now you dont think of you consequence of your action in relation of your car but to rush your decision

[@MetalNettle]

Damn this is really insightful. I feel like my instructor would be having a go at me in half of these scenarios though due to ‘undue hesitation’

[@davidlongman2341]

I rode a pedal bike for years, only got actually hit once, near missed though, real often. Some car drivers care and some really don't. My favourite for back of the neck crawling is the gently diverging junction to the left, cars can take the turn at speed and generally aim to do just that. If a bike is in the way they either drive around in front of it even if the bike is halfway across the junction or fail to see the bike totally. I actually had a car pass so close in a situation like this that the car hit a carrier bag hanging from the handlebars and turned the bike around the junction too as it passed.

[@youknow6968]

Great explanation.

[@toesmasher21]

Ive done a bit of study on this, and It seems its likely because the everyday person generally goes into a 'highway hypnosis' state when driving because they have done it so many times. The problem with this state, is that the person only looks for common or well known objects, like people, cars and vans. However, because Motorcycles are so rare, this state actually just doesn't see them, not that they don't look, its just their minds literally don't register anything there. And yes, this is a problem, not an excuse, Its a problem with people not caring about driving, using their 2t piece of metal to go from point A to point B, and they've done it so many times they just turn off when driving. So many times where motorcyclists just get turned into, or people turn in front of them, its not necessarily because they want to hit them, or even that they didn't see them, its that they are in this 'highway hypnosis' state and their brains just didn't register anything there because its not something they look for as a "dangerous object". Their brains haven't learned that a motorcyclist is something to look for because they haven't seen enough of them. This has always been a phenomenon, likely since humans existed, but as driving became common place, and all the modern safety features like lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, ESC, automatic braking, Blidspot monitoring, and a whole host of driver monitoring systems, this phenomenon has become much more common, and with the new "safety" features like autonomous driving and auto-parking becoming a thing, this will only become more common unless we fix the issue. I feel like the two best ways to tackle this main problem is to better public transport, as most of the people that get into this 'highway hypnosis' state, don't want to drive, don't have a passions for it, or are forced to drive. (Like America) While the other way we can tackle this is simply by educating drivers on the dangers of this and how they can mitigate the likelihood of entering this state. (Like not listening to music) This can also happen with Lorries, but much less often, however I have seen it, people turn into the lorry, very weird. Many people have said they have been driving to a friends house, but suddenly found your way driving towards work, with no recollection of when you took a wrong turn. Or, they forget large portions of a journey. That is, very basically, what this phenomenon is. PS, I don't do this, purely because cars are my passion, road safety is also part of that passion, so Im always on alert when driving because I am always engaged with driving. And every point you made is stellar by the way, very good video, just a bit of information on this weird phenomenon.

[@chrisl1797]

There was a motorcyclist following me on the A497 around Caernarfon last week. They kept weaving from the middle of the lane to 3/4 out towards the centre. I suspect they were trying to be visible in my drivers wing mirror, yet often they were not visible at all. Neither were they visible in my rear view mirror, which is partially blocked by the sunvisor. Had they decided to floor it and over take me they could - to all intents and purposes - appeared out of NOWHERE......

[@baltejsingh816]

Hello Sir, I have been watching your videos for a year now. I want to request you to make a video on "How to drive a car with wing mirrors only". As most of the time, family members would be sitting at back seat which makes center view mirror ineffective. Looking forward for the video Regards

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for your suggestion however I'm unsure as to how I could make such a video. If you can't use the interior mirror you have to rely on the wing mirrors which isn't as good but still OK. I don't know a solution other than a rear camera for the interior mirror.

[@baltejsingh816]

@@ConquerDriving Sir, can you please provide any tips for this...

[@menghinleong607]

Coming from Singapore, the standards of training and passing is quite high and the passing requirement here is not exceeding 20 demerit and no immediate failure. If you can somewhat relate to it

[@panther9450]

Yippe its time 😎😎😎 Been waiting all day for this haha Hope ur having a nice bank holiday Richard 😊

[@douglasreid699]

if more drivers did a CBT or were to take a ride as a passenger on a motorbike, most if not all of them would have a more open mind to motorbikes and cyclists and the risks they need to deal with because of bad drivers. i learned to drive and ride the same year, but i rode the motorbike from 2005 when i passed and only got a van in 2009, while driving in any car i still process the road information like i am on my motorbike, looking out for risk, keeping myself safe. even my wife had a new understanding after a few rides on the motorbike with me, she started thinking about motorbikes more often when driving her car. there is just something about actually giving it a go and experiencing it vs just explaining about the risks and where to look. good drivers will look, but its the bad drivers that are the risks. best bit of advice my dad gave me (he was an advanced driving instructor when he left the army in the 70s) was to watch the front wheel of a vehicle, it will tell you so much more info than looking at the driver. you have priority as you approach a junction with a car waiting to emerge, look at the driver first, that way you know if you can see them they should see you, then look at their front wheel. if they have not seen you you will see the wheel begin to turn before you see the driver react. if you are going round a roundabout with a car to your side or in front of you just, watch the front wheel, you will see it change from turning right to go round to it turning left as it decides to exit, its useful for when drivers dont indicate to exit. if you are going to take up riding a motorbike, you need to improve your skills and open your mind to all these mistake drivers make and be ready for them when risk increases, you sort of need to predict the future and be ready to give way. work on counter steering and emergency braking so you know if an incident is about to happen you can do your best to avoid it. (improve your skills over time that is, something else my dad would say is "a driving licence is a licence to learn", i was almost a year later from passing my test (passed test 9:45am 2005, leg broken 8:45am 2006) when i was 19, filtered through traffic and got hit side on, leg broken, pain was a good teacher, i am still learning new skills 18 years later, learn from the mistakes made as no one is a perfect driver).

[@Brauschemann]

When I passed my motorcycle test 40 years ago most bikers knew it was a good idea to ride with headlights on during the daytime. Too often these days though, so many riders seem to ride without lights on, even though so many more cars now have daytime lights on all the time, thus making motorcycles even harder to see. It should be mandatory for motorcycles to have headlights switched on during daylight hours, and I mean worthwhile headlights, and not pointless sidelights.

[@jamez6398]

At least if somebody is riding a pedal bike there are places where the cycle lane is completely separate from the road, like a lot of places here in Manchester, whereas if they're riding a motorbike they have to intermingle with the cars and they're also going at much higher speeds so there's much more risk there. Another issue is some people not wearing a high vis vest. It is the UK, it is rarely not incredibly overcast, it's not like Spain, Italy, or Portugal where you rarely see any clouds and it's always incredibly sunny year round. In the daytime when you don't have your car's headlights on if it is very dull but your headlights aren't on so you can't see their bike's reflectors, sometimes it can be hard to spot people on bikes who aren't wearing a high vis vest which strikes me as kind of somewhat unsafe to a degree. Also, if it really is true that some of your learners are safer drivers than some of your license holders from other countries, that would make me very wary and think twice about wanting to visit any of those countries in the future if their driving standards are that low. When I visited Rome I was shocked at how people drive there, they don't wait for you to cross when you're at a zebra crossing and they drive so fast that when I was on the bus I felt like I was being tossed around like a ragdoll I thought I was going to fall over when I was standing or get flung out of my seat when I was sat down, it really didn't feel like people drove particularly cautiously. I also heard people drive recklessly in the USA, whenever I visit there one day that might be something to be a bit concerned about. I also heard India and Egypt have incredibly dangerous roads, so that sounds like a fun experience for any Western tourists visiting either of those two countries...

[@davidmaxwaterman]

I often think that everyone should learn to ride a motorcycle before they're allowed to drive a car. It really does give you a better idea of the dangers posed by cars.

[@jisoo1571]

Enjoyed the video, but the “what if a motorbike was following closely” or “what if they went into this small gap” is a little annoying because whilst it’s my responsibility to mitigate risk, it’s theirs as well. It can feel a little patronising for me to have to think “what if this biker decides to squeeze into a gap” especially as in my day to day driving I witness so many people especially bikers who increase risk on the hopes others will slow down and allow them to do something silly. The responsibility includes the person driving/riding as well.

[@MrIcegiant]

this is a very good theory lesson

[@flyon9694]

i passed my test almost a year ago but havent driven on the road since, mede me think maybe i should get refresher lessons

[@davem9204]

Or at least get some practice with a trusted friend if you can get insured on their car?

[@SteveMcIlhennie]

If there's an arrow pointing left and only left at a junction, even if it's a bus lane in use, a cyclist in that lane does NOT have to turn left.

[@TheCatBilbo]

It's not surprising: if a vehicle driver can miss you driving a CAR right in front of them, they can miss anything! Bicycle or motorbike, their section is narrow so that's an issue with visibility; they can be obscured by an 'A' pillar - motorists have to very aware & move their view to check. Riders need to make themselves visible by road positioning, clothing, lights etc. They're just so vulnerable.

[@zw2210]

10:00 this is me🤦🏿‍♀️ I'm having to do driving lesson's again.

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

The thing is that,s very neat❤❤❤ yeah ur drive look,n in front how ur see,n behind side k very neat

[@jj2536]

People dont see motor bikes because their brain isnt looking for them. Its called "The illusion of attention". Its the idea that we experience far less of their visual world than they think we do. When people devote their attention to a particular area or aspect of their visual world, they tend not to notice unexpected objects, even when those unexpected objects are salient, potentially important, and appear right where they are looking. Basically you can be looking right at a motorbike but not register theres a motor bike there because youre not looking for motorbikes, youre looking for cars. ive had it happen to myself when cycling - motorist looked right at me but didnt register me being there. the only way around it is to consciously train your brain to look for any moving object. PS Loved the Micra K11 tootling along at 6.21. i knew i wasnt the only one out there!

[@IronHead42]

Good tips for drivers. There are also many videos for riders advising good road visibility positioning, mostly made by bike users. I think it would be useful to make some content for bikers by drivers. We should look out for each other.

[@marksadventures3889]

There's a warped sense of humour to most jobs dealing with trauma and in the NHS I heard this : "The patient needs a donation of a kidney" - reply: "wait a while and we'll get one, there's usually at least 4 bikers show up each week". Sadly this is all too commonly true.

[@Big-Timbo]

funny thing is, you'll probably get marked for hezitation on the test for a lot of the times you wait to clear a blindspot. Though I suppose you could verbalise this to the invidualtor

[@cedricgath3649]

Hey, I got a question about the revs. So I have an older car (32 years old Volvo 480 Turbo). I'm not sure whether I could got to 6000 rpm or not. The redline starts at 6000. I've only ever gotten to 5200 because I'm don't know if it will break the engine due to it's age.

[@MA-tl5bv]

In case of boreholes in the road how i can pass borehole when i my speed between 100-120 km/h

[@daviemac9925]

Some bikers really shouldn't be on the road, I'm doing 70 on the M6 and they go racing past at probably 100, people change lanes without signalling they haven't got a cat in hell's chance. It's the same on the local roads, I go up to usually 55 on the straight bits 35 on the bendy bits, again motor bikes just go racing past. I get that you've got to be careful at junctions, I am always very careful. What makes me really sad is how all the old courtesy has gone, letting people out when you don't have to, or letting them in when they're in the wrong lane. If somebody gets something wrong or stalls, I just wait patiently until they sort it and get going.

[@SteveMcIlhennie]

You can see more with your eyes than with a camera. At a junction you should make head and body to see around the pillar. Why is driving so complicated to some drivers?

[@MarcRostron-s7j]

I lost my leg due to a motorbike accident the driver cut across my side of road did not see me

[@HaydnG266]

My motorbiking days were put to bed in August 2020 on a random Thursday when I was on my to work and a girl did not give way, at a giveway junction, she just drove straight through as I was on the main road. Sure she wont make that mistake again.

[@aimerw]

12:26 - "I understand why its like that because you need that time to go to different countries and still be able to drive" Do you really? I mean, there are people here that are in their 30s and have not learnt to drive, yet they still exist fine enough. It is almost like the government doesn't have faith in the wonderous British public transport system.

[@VarnokGamer]

Because motorcycles have no protection, i rear ended a car doing around 25mph, i got hospitalised with broken bones, the car driver was able to drive away after without any injury

[@droneworld2312]

Your talking about the bad drivers that are out there if they need refresher courses.

[@sergiudragoi350]

On that point I always thought deristricted german autobahns should be limited to german licence holders exclusively, foregners should be limited to standard 130 or 140 kmph. Also it would be more appropriate to have more frequent MOT inspections for cars to be allowed to go unrestricted. In italy a driving test is a short drive in town, not even backroads with moderate speeds. Not the kind of drivers you want to see at 250 kmph or more on the autobahn.

[@wrightwoodwork]

When i got hit by a car turning right accross my path i had my position centre of the road watched the car slow down and had a car behind me . I believe the driver that hit me eyes got drawn to the car behind with it daylights. Obviously i don't know that for sure. Luckily for me i had the best witness a 360 degree camera off a bus who backed me up . I did for months keep thinking what could i have done differently apart from stopping to let them turn which was what the drivers insurance attitude. The police lady that dealt with the case after getting the evidence actually took the time to talk to us for about 2 hours about the incident and how i was coping afterwards on the bike on the road. I did tell her that even driving with all the protection i was nervous at junctions so i knew it wasn't a bike problem but had to build up trust in other drivers. Yes you cant fully trust but you also can't be a nervous wreck when driving and slam on the brakes every 2 seconds past a junction. The driver obviously never did on purpose and i have never seen a grown man so white with fright and had been crying. His first words was im so sorry i didnt see you. I was go to give a smart remark but did decide not to as he genuinely felt bad enough. Luckily for him i was up walking minus tearing my shoulder muscles from the impact when i had run out of escape routes i had closed my eyes expecting to go through the windows. Never did and hit the rear quarter panel i had worked out if they had turned 1 second sooner I would've missed them . At the time i thought hit the brakes stop directly in front broken legs Next option swerve onto the opposite side only proplem a car following . I didn't fancy my chances. So only option was pray close my eyes and hope for a miracle . Of all the shit options it was the best 1 as I was relatively unharmed no idea how but was and that was with 0 protection. The 1 thing i will never ride without is lights it doesn't matter if sunny or dark . I seen just how even the shadow of a tree can hide a cyclist or motorcycle yet the first signal they are thier is a light. Not only that people much clever than me think it helps on a car. Its not about see the car its more to do with spotting it sooner which is the key point

[@speedstyle.]

The statistics at the start, or rather the 'and yet', are a bit strange. Modal share doesn't matter if you're doing accidents per mile.

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Absolutely is practical is not like watch the ph

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Yeah that,s the thing Caz they just like zip in between car,z then ooh 2 day traffic was Cree / Cree thnk u very much for each detail step,z l need,z more Teach n 😊

[@tim6850]

I'm curious; have you driven a motorcycle before Richard?

[@rcraven1013]

There is another reason why drivers drive as they do and that's because they can. They are either idiots or just plain dangerous by not giving a damn about anyone else. They are so selfish in their desires to get somewhere or do something irresponsible that they will put other road users at risk and will take every advantage every time they can. They see you, they know you are there, but they just don't care. They don't want the hassle of slowing or stopping so they totally disregards you and pull out on you. Its then your actions that prevent a collision. They just have a completely wrong mindset. Very good vid by the way the best yet and I have been on motorcycles for nearly 60 years and your explanations are very very sound and well presented. They should be on TV and all other social media even at cinemas.

[@georginahesketh8396]

I have just passed my test after learning to drive for over 2 years. I have had my car for a week but I feel like I’m a worse driver than ever I keep messing up. Is this normal 😭 x

[@Agatambffhjgffvc]

Hi, don't worry, this is totally normal, I passed my test in October 2022 and only recently I've felt confident in my driving. Remember that EVERY driver was in your shoes, and even you make a mistake no one around you will remember it the next day. Best of luck to you x

[@georginahesketh8396]

@@Agatambffhjgffvc Thankyou for that ☺️ x

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

traffic just honk like Cree / Cree

[@prabhdeep__]

Would you ever own and ride a bike?

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

some bikes drive to quick for drivers to react

[@taaaizA]

Day 5 : Asking Richard to do a recreational drift video

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

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[@PabloEscobar-bg1os]

The comment is not relevant for the video.... I feel that "Most" driving instructors in the UK have no integrity at all.....as soon as you tell them you have an international driver licence they are less interested .....yet they claim to be determined to make the roads safer but they don't want to give lessons to someone who only require them for few hours as they can make more money out of a beginner over someone who only want lessons as a refresher.....what a pity

[@burstmage6982]

Certainly if you want to ride a motorcycle in the uk you need to assume stupid while riding safely yourself

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

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[@888SpinR]

I can't help but notice you never mentioned the class of driver that goes by many stereotypes - the ones I call pricks. Though to be fair that one's intentionally poor driving.