Driving Fail August | Part 1

Have people's driving standards dropped that much that I now get two videos out of one months capturing? Part 1 features our usual spattering of Private Hire drivers, plus a Driving Instructor who has a new type of Air Conditioning!
How to Park Next To The Kerb Without Scraping - • How to Park Next to a ...
Social Media
www.ashleyneal...
/ ashleynealdrivinginstr...
[e-mail]
/ lessontracker
The Apps
Pupils - apps.apple.com...
ADI - apps.apple.com...
Amazon Links
Sony a6400 Camera - amzn.to/2xVCrn0
Sony FDR X3000 Action Camera - amzn.to/2YVoPDh
VIOFO 4K Dash Cam A129 Pro Duo - amzn.to/3fEouLg
DJI Osmo Action - amzn.to/2WN7BWg
Joby Suction Cup Mount - amzn.to/2YYQ68a
RODE Wireless GO Microphone - amzn.to/3cmSBEZ

[@werewolf195]

My late father opened his driving school in the late 1950s. I have spent almost 50 years as a professional driver of small and very large vehicles, I still am learning to drive. I have changed some of my driving habits after watching some of your videos. The thing is my experience of driving, has taught me be patient and if you think no-one would do something that stupid, you'll be proven wrong. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@PedroConejo1939]

Seems like Liverpool could fund the council for decades with the judicious installation of red light cameras.

[@olliepack520]

When I first came across one of your videos it was a compilation of viewer provided dash cam videos and I heard your voice on the voiceover and thought "well what makes this guy thinks he knows better than anyone else?!" Then I watched a few more of your videos and realised you were an instructor and realised that your input was very valuable! Thanks for trying to make the roads a better place!

[@neiltill7414]

The driving instructor with the open door whilst the learner was driving what was the instructor thinking. I remember from my lessons when I used to park next to a curb my instructor used to just open the door to let me see how close I was and the shut the door again and this was only after the car was completely at a stop and often engine off.

[@pistonbroke5758]

The clip of the ford ranger doing the overtake and then turning left, welcome to the world of an HGV driver. That happens at least once a day.

[@ashley_neal]

Have a look at the final clip Chris 9:35!

[@cptnemouk01]

So basically Impatience is the cause of 99.9% of all traffic collisions.

[@camonacomputer]

Yeah pretty much. Impatience and/or lack of observation leads to bad choices that leads to road traffic collision.

[@Bing457]

No cyclists are.

[@camonacomputer]

@@Bing457 I hate it when there car accidents on the motorway ...that those cyclists have caused! They're usually going to fast

[@Hardigo123]

@@camonacomputer It's because people get annoyed by cyclists, enter the motorway while they are still pissed off about the cyclists, wich in turn results to impatience and the need to make up the precious time lost because of said cyclists.

[@camonacomputer]

@@Hardigo123 If you're getting pissed off by other road users maybe you should hand in your driving licence and rethink your life choices. Life's too short and all that extra stress will make it shorter

[@vmax8182]

not a taxi driver just a person with a SatNav they're not very professional in any degree

[@louisgrayson9057]

I really like how you get your driving trainees to explain other drivers mishaps during the lesson, it makes them more aware of what they’re doing too.

[@darrenmay4800]

Great videos mate. So many people could learn from them. It makes me reflect on some of my driving and realise I need to change some bad habits. It also reminds me of when I was the learner and makes me pause and think everytime I see an L plate on the back of a car. Thank you!

[@fablolliesrock]

Looked to me that the cyclist wasn't so much overtaking as positioning on the right in order to safely make the right turn onto the cycle path whilst the oncoming traffic was stationary- thereby not holding anyone up and reducing risk. I'd be interested to know what your "unselfish" alternative approach would be?

[@leforite]

Agreed. Calling him selfish is absurd. The selfish thing to do would have been to wait behind the queue of cars and hold everyone up as he tries to get started on a hill. He kept momentum and kept up with the flow of traffic before his right turn. Not selfish at all

[@EntropyKC]

@@leforite It's likely Ashley didn't notice the cyclist turn off to the right after the bridge. If he did, I suspect he would have retracted his statement. There was nothing selfish at all about what the cyclist did in my opinion, saved himself having to come to a stop on an uphill section and didn't inconvenience the drivers at all.

[@peterhearnden7634]

My take was that the cyclist may have wanted to keep some forward momentum, clipping out and back in is a pain on any ascent, however small.. Just a suggestion

[@vmax8182]

plus if you ever going to report a taxi driver for any violation always report to the local council never to the company they will not do anything about it

[@whyheffudodis6626]

>me, passed test in January >also me, watches these videos. In all seriousness, I feel these videos have changed the way I drive so that I'm more aware of driving with other peoples incompetence in mind, something I try to get over to my brother who passed recently and is quite aggressive with bad drivers

[@mattlister]

I passed in 2018 but still watch as I can always improve. Also helps me to be aware of the bad standards of driving that are out there.

[@nigelcox1451]

The instructor with the door open reminded me of when I was training. In Reading we would often see Instructor College trainers, for a left reverse, teaching their instructors to stand on the street corner and instruct through an open window. Then it was not uncommon to see them teaching learners like that. Occasionally I still see it. Happens for bay parking too.

[@nigelcox1451]

Another thought to add to the silliness. Practising a 'turn-in-the-road' in a one-way street. Is it OK if you do it twice?

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

The last person in the Renault, man...

[@aNiTF3]

What happens when you drive with L plates, other drivers think you won't crash into them , take plates off and they get scared

[@TurtleMonkeyGG]

Stupid

[@PedroConejo1939]

@@aNiTF3 Not so sure about that. I've experienced some fairly stupid acts like that and I took my L plates off in 1977. As bad are those who overtake and then turn right, not only reducing the braking distance but also holding up the very vehicle they've just overtaken. The schmuck harvest has been great this year.

[@David-sw2fn]

The thing is, these videos aren’t even extreme. This is the everyday lived experience of driving on UK roads amongst the self entitled, arrogant and unconsciously incompetent.

[@PedroConejo1939]

@@David-sw2fn Absolutely. It's an unusual day if we don't encounter this sort of nonsense.

[@EinkOLED]

The councils need to crack down on private hire taxis that constantly break the law and park on double yellows. Most don't deserve the licence to carry passengers.

[@TheSebiestor]

double yellows are tricky, u can drop off and pick up on them and even load (legitimately) for 30 mins providing there are no double chevrons on the pavement .. but, you can not wait on them

[@wetlettuce4768]

It's a little hard for many councils to do that since most private hire taxis are licensed to Wolverhampton since they're the cheapest and have the least stringent tests.

[@stewraff8709]

That last clip. The learner seemed to deal with that extremely well. No panicking, stopped well. Well done

[@TheSebiestor]

u do know these cars are duel controlled?

[@stewraff8709]

@@TheSebiestor yes but still no panicking from the learner

[@bradleybatt1401]

That is proper naughty driving with the door open. Like I get it if your in lets say a parking bay and you don't want your nose hanging out (long car) so [WITH NOBODY BEHIND YOU ALSO AGAINST A SOLID WALL SO NO POSSIBILITY OF HITTING ANYBODY FULLSTOP] you open your door a bit and go back slowly if your haven't got a reverse camera. Fine that's safe. (also that's exactly how you reverse a 80/90's Lamborghini in that manner fun fact!). But c'mon man I passed two years ago and all it takes is to properly setup your seat and mirrors how you like them and it's a piece of piss not to curb your wheels. Plus let's be honest it's not like some sort of competition who can get closer to the curb. Love your videos Ashley, stay safe :)

[@0laybradj]

You have an excellent mannerism with your students, very calm and great explanations behind both poor and good decisions. Should be more professionals like you in the trade. Thumbs up 👍

[@ganrimmonim]

That Renault right at the end was unbelievable.

[@aladeengbtv2186]

That Megane at the end was an absolute shocker

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

0:37 - there's a big difference between poor performance in a driving lesson and having a bad lesson Sometimes the times when you drive the worst (even as a qualified driver) are the times when you learn the most

[@theripper820]

Just so your aware if I was that cyclist and I heard someone shout out there window keep pedaling, to me I would now be feeling a lot of pressure and that often means a mistake is more likely, I don't know if u wanted him to hear u but I don't think u should do that again

[@ashley_neal]

TheRipper the windows were shut. It was just a big coincidence 👍🏼

[@theripper820]

@@ashley_neal oh, that changes everything haha

[@zaink7037]

Do love this series especially from viewer submitted clips ❤️

[@FatSnorlax]

I was out driving my van for *company* the other day when I was on a 60 road behind three cyclists. Naturally I slow and wait for an opportunity to pass safely. There's no way to do this however as traffic is coming thick and fast from the other direction and I can't get up to speed as quickly in a van as other vehicles can. Anyway, I don't believe that drivers behind me knew what I was slowing down for as a white car (believe it was an Audi) overtook me but I don't think they realised the cyclists were there and got a bit of a telling of from a horse box coming the other way. Pillock. The cyclists indicate right to turn off but as they're moving right another car begins to overtake me. I see this and in my slight panic I activate hazards as if to say, "DO NOT OVERTAKE". And thankfully they didn't but as a recent van driver it really surprised me the amount of people who seemingly can't see round me i.e. drive up right behind you and not consider why you're doing about 20-25 in a 60.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

Yup, this is why as cyclists we are taught to ride in primary position in some instances to dissuade people overtaking when there simply isn't enough of a safe space and this applies particularly on NSL when the speed differential can be significant. Unfortunately some people are just impatient arseholes and unable to drive safely or with any patience, they'd rather kill or maim than wait a few seconds. And yes, there are some right dicks riding two wheels but the huge difference is they're hugely more likely to only harm themselves not others. Well done too you on doing the right thing, myself when I'm driving behind cyclists I take a right of centre position in the lane, this dissuades overtakes from behind me and possibly lets others behind see the cyclists on the nearside. Hang back in urban areas at lower speeds maybe 2 good car lengths, on faster roads a bit more and on NSL 15metres. This means you open up the view for yourself, can accelerate into the gap to make for an easier, quicker and safer overtake. Your steering wheel is also not being turned as much with the initial position to the right which means more control, also, even when in urban environments, try to use the opposite lane fully, more so with a larger vehicle, on 40 and above this should be minimum standard and not straddling lanes.

[@jamesbradley8429]

What a joy to watch clear conscience as a sales rep who’s done over a million miles still lots to learn wouldn’t mind a lesson

[@allyssahelmers6077]

Ive only just found your channel. Im in Australia and im currently teaching my brother in law to drive. I really like how you explain everything and stay calm. I will definitely be watching more and using your tips!

[@leforite]

Bit harsh on the cyclist. He turned off just after the overtake and didn't inconvenience anyone

[@TheSebiestor]

u can never be too harsh on a cyclist, they're nuisances that have no respect for other road users

[@tin2001]

@@TheSebiestor So would you say running them over to stopping to beat them up is too harsh or not? You don't even notice the thousands that stay out of your way and follow the rules, do you? But you're ok with physical assaults and even murders because a handful inconvenience you sometimes. Might want to check that attitude before someone you know is the victim. Imagine if it was you out on your bike and someone decides to "never be too harsh".

[@TheSebiestor]

@@tin2001 why on earth would you even claim ive implied anything regarding physical assault/murder weirdo

[@JRS-UK]

TheSebiestor in my area 100% agree, they have no respect to ‘share the road’. The fact they are the only road user with no test or things to study before they go out on a road shows.

[@TheSebiestor]

@@tin2001 "You don't even notice the thousands that stay out of your way" wrong! ...i "notice" and i am 100% aware of every cyclist i have the misfortune of having to share the same stretch road that i am currently on at any one time misfortune? they are unpredictable, make stupid manoeuvres and endanger their own lives and everyone else's around them

[@DaveWorld]

Glad to see u teaching the 5 foot rule for cyclist, sadly very few drivers do this.

[@Groink1]

Big car, tiny... brain? c:

[@davidellis8141]

Mackenzie Stanton. toes?

[@Hardigo123]

@@davidellis8141 Belly Button..

[@gazp2194]

come on guys . it's obvious Ashley was on about knee caps !

[@retroonhisbikes]

Just proves the need for more traffic cameras at junction.

[@QiuEnnan]

8:56 the way you just said 'they're gonna die' made me crack up! Well, that would be some serious road rage!

[@BicycleJason]

Looks like the cyclist knew the road. Let me put forward a hypothesis. He realises that unless he keeps going rather than stopping behind the red car that his loss of momentum coupled with the steep hill will mean he slows considerably with a low chance of picking up speed again, thereby slowing the traffic behind him even more. He also knows that there will be no oncoming traffic so being far over on the right is safe (although ironically given the last video from here he may be in danger from red light jumping cyclists coming the other way(!)). He also knows that he will be turning right off of the road almost immediately and would rather position himself over to the right than be slowly going on the left and needing to move across. So he makes the decision to take control of the situation and successfully negotiates a potentially awkward situation with the only 'casualty' being the two cars immediately behind who have to slow slightly. Of course we may never know his thought processes so my description here is hypothetical, but I feel it fits. If he hadn't turned then sure, questionable move. I really appreciate you slowing the learner behind the cyclist and being crystal clear that the only option in that situation was to wait, and that there is zero issue with waiting. Good work, need more of that reinforcement. But then all that good work is undone by your rant against cyclists. Sure, have a rant about that one guy if you want, but I contrast that with your reaction when the blue car drove through a red full in the face of possibly turning traffic. Your reaction - 'Wasn't a good decision by that one was it?' You quite rightly describe it as lethal but then refrain from going on about stupid and selfish drivers who you have to do the thinking for. Come on Ashley, please.

[@ashley_neal]

I stopped reading when I saw "loss of momentum" in the first line. When will some cyclists learn? Edit: I did read your comment and it is a good one, apart from I'm unsure why are you aren't saying the same about my categorisation of private hire drivers. Does that mean every single one of them drives like an idiot? There is however a big difference in most of my comment threads On how drivers don't stick up for other drivers when they do idiotic things, but cyclists always go on the defensive and try and give reasons why it's acceptable. When cyclist start calling out poor cycling is the day that things will start to improve. . I have no filter when it comes to criticism of poor road use, it's just interesting why so many cyclists seem to disagree. Your comment overall however, was nice and balanced and your opinions are always welcomed. Keep safe, Ashley.

[@BicycleJason]

@@ashley_neal Maybe you should have kept reading to find out why the loss of momentum mattered.

[@BicycleJason]

@@ashley_neal But at least you said 'some cyclists' this time. Progress!

[@BicycleJason]

@@ashley_neal Thank you. I was going to say that taxi drivers also get your general ire as well actually but I was in danger of writing an essay. I also despair when I see them, supposedly professional and experienced drivers, doing bad things. This is actually about the use of language. The example I use is peoples reactions to red light jumpers. If a car goes through a red the reaction from most people is what an idiot (singular). Whereas when a cyclist goes through a red the reaction is very often bloody cyclists (plural). It is grating I can tell you. :) That is when cyclists step in generally, though there are plenty of other reasons just as there are plenty of different points of view amongst cyclists. I did comment on your video about the red light jumping cyclist and how it is just plain wrong. I also have some videos on my channel with numpty cyclists. I can tell you that most cyclists when they see a rider go through a red feel the exact same feelings as drivers, we really do. Keep up the good work!

[@computerpro5341]

@@ashley_neal It isn't a case of it being acceptable, but more it isn't as bad as when motorists do it, which I'm sure you'd know yourself. There is no excuse for running red lights whether you're on a bike or in a car, but which one would cause more damage? When cyclists run red lights it is utterly unacceptable but it isn't as bad as drivers make it out to be. The overtake here I wouldn't have done, but as Jason has mentioned good points about it. Note also the cars were never held up, the cyclist caused them no delay since they got to sit at the red light longer. I do enjoy your videos and find them entertaining but it would be nice if you think about the way you talk about cyclists. Here it sounds like you're calling all cyclists selfish, but really, like you have said it's 5% bad out of 95% good, but it would be nice if you accept it could've been said differently. If the cyclist was going to continue straight on, I doubt he'd have done the overtake. I think it was done because he knew he was turning right. Again, it's not acceptable but it isn't as bad as if he continued straight on.

[@TeeBeeClassic]

I swear that taxi drivers are the most reckless...

[@fburton8]

Well, they have an actual job to do, unlike the rest of us road users. Just 'joking', but I do wonder if some of them think that way.

[@Bing457]

Not true I used to drive a taxi and was patient and courteous not once did I drive like that idiot.

[@fburton8]

@@Bing457 Good for you! I'm sure there are taxi drivers who drive considerately and safely, they just don't seem that conspicuous in Ashley's videos!

[@EarlSquirrelsonn]

It astounds me. How can professional drivers be so dismissive or unaware of the basic rules of the road. Indicating(especially on roundabouts) and stopping on or before the white line at junctions just don’t seem to apply to them. Also I’m sure not every taxi driver is bad, but I’m usually more shocked when I see one doing things correctly, than making a “mistake”.

[@chrisjones7109]

Love these fails just shows how many idiots that we have on the roads last clip does take mick the inpatient just to get past a learner driver 10 second wait would of made been safer instead try causing 3 car crash

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

Good lessons throughout. It would behoove all drivers to refresh their memories of the rules of the road on a regular basis.

[@earlebacciochi9796]

Hi Ashley, many prosecutions have occurred over the last few years in London, with private dashcam footage sent to the police. Have the police or local authorities ask to use some of your blatant dangerous encounters!

[@anmedia7747]

4:10 I thought 2020 was crazy never knew it could get any crazier!

[@AzureCressington]

Far too many drivers blindly overtake and need more patience and forward planning. Your instruction to your learner in the clip when you were behind the cyclist is what all drivers should be thinking!

[@connory6741]

1:50 that blue/grey van to the right of the screen looked like it just did an illegal left turn. I might be wrong but that looked pretty tight and the road looked like it should only be for straight on traffic only.

[@Grant2406]

I had a car once overtake to turn left that was as close if not closer than the last clip. I was on my pushbike at the time and if I wasn't already slowing for the bend and roundabout a touch further up, I'd have been in the side of the car. Worse part, they'd followed me quite sensibly for about a quarter mile or so.

[@leesullivan1916]

What is it with.... A, overtaking then e stopping for a left turn almost.. 🙄. B, Taxi drivers....

[@anorak-adenoids]

0:53 If overtaking is a "necessary" action, then it's OK crossing white diagonal stripes surrounded by a broken line. I don't think it is though, so taxi was at fault not only for driving over "turn right only" pocket, but also over those ghost lines...

[@ClarinoI]

I'm starting to wonder if the taxi drivers in your area recognise your car and are deliberately messing with you at this point.

[@ashley_neal]

I do see some recognise my car and slow down :)

[@deeznoots6241]

These sorts of clips are exactly why i don’t event want to consider learning how to drive, i’m sure i would probably pass but i don’t trust other drivers not to absolutely murder me

[@kiradotee]

"Big car, tiny ****" 🤣🤣🤣

[@EuroB0B1]

Best thing my instructor did for me was to place little markers on the edge of windscreen with tape. Little coloured markers on both front and rear. We are talkin 25 years ago

[@ianholloway3778]

Mine put little marks on the wing mirror

[@123MondayTuesday]

Please make a video of how to drive through a flood under a railway bridge

[@simonabbott7323]

My driving instructor used to regularly open the door when I was driving: "Have you left enough room?" "Are you sure?" DOOR OPENS WIDE!!!!!!!

[@kishanmistry4385]

Why are taxi drivers the worst ???

[@passkat]

Bsm instructor to pupil...next week YOUR going to open YOUR door to show how far you are from the centre line...

[@highlevelshadinglanguagehl4325]

And then next week if you're any good we'll try that on the motorway at 70MPH!!!

[@freethinker3435]

Drive with patient ,and always give way to angry hurry drivers.Alwsys do shoulder check before change lanes or exist from can park ..etc

[@derekdelboytrotter8881]

I had the same thing a couple of weeks ago on a duel carriage way while I was driving my work truck, a little van that was probably going 1mph faster than my truck overtook me then pulled back in in front of me right in my braking zone and then turned left 100 yards down the road. I couldn't overtake him as I was being overtaken and he forced me to slam the brakes on, he was lucky my truck didn't smash into his rear end.

[@johnb8956]

I always thought our taxi drivers were bad 😂

[@delshadmansour5443]

This driver instructor seem really good.

[@thorin4406]

"He's a taxi driver, he should know the road". An accurate, yet naive statement!

[@carpediem1682]

you really deserve more subscribers! your videos are really awesome!

[@Geoff900]

Did you report the taxi driver, and the other guy for driving through red lights? The police really need to crack down on bad driving, and cycling.

[@Rallyman72]

I'd say yes judging by the driving school car I caught on camera this morning not bothering to indicate at junctions.

[@ashley_neal]

Send it in :)

[@Rallyman72]

@@ashley_neal Do you have a link I can use please?

[@KahnuevsKrake]

The driving instructor with the door open is absolutely disgraceful considering they're responsible for the pupils safety and needlessly risking that. My instructor used fisheye mirrors in his car and taught me to use reference points along the dashboard as to where the kerb was. The only time he ever opened the door was to show me how my parking was AFTER I finished the manouevre and switched the engine off.

[@rw6391]

Taxi drivers think they own the roads!

[@twistsouth514]

I’ve had some horrendous drivers swing in front of me only to brake sharply but it’s never set off the front assist system. Jesus. That is absolutely appalling and I hope you sent the clip to the police as there’s no way it was an accident.

[@frankhooper7871]

It would be interesting if the learner where the instructor was holding the door open whilst the vehicle was in motion were to see this and comment.

[@RidgwayBrandon]

8:25 as a cyclist that guy was a bit of a prat, if the traffic ahead was to stay stationary then filtering up the outside safely would have been fine (IMO) however with traffic ahead beginning to move off it makes way more sense to dab the brakes and join the queue, especially with the vehicle behind (your pupil) already showing that they're patient. It's also so refreshing to hear someone explain perfectly how to drive around cyclists and your pupil completely agreeing. (P.s. I said keep pedaling at pretty much the same time as you)

[@fablolliesrock]

If you look closely you'll see that the cyclist actually turns off right down a cycle path at the top. He needed to be positioned to turn right and filtering up the outside allowed him to make the turn without impeding other road users in either direction. And from his viewpoint the cars were stationary when he pulled out. In this scenario, overtaking just to pull in again would indeed be selfish but that's not what he did. Of course he could have just stopped in the queue in primary but that would mean holding up the traffic behind for longer as he restarts on a hill. Either way I think an arm signal of his intentions would have helped.

[@stevendavies3563]

Yes the standard of driving is that bad in Liverpool, best described as law less , Ashley can we have a parking on zig zag Christmas special ? Was the blue car stopped on zig zags on the other side of the red light that the taxi ran through at 2.15 ?

[@markplenty2631]

I actually can’t believe the amount of drivers that overtake, run red lights, and especially that clio driver! That was driving without due care and I would of been very tempted to forward that bit to the police if only for them to go on a improvement course.. what a stupid and pointless manoeuvre against a learner. On a brighter note, I really enjoy your videos! Best wishes!

[@bogmarley4064]

The guy who was driving the taxi in an awesome manor was meeiiii mario

[@grahamnutt8958]

No real surprises with the taxis but I am probably guilty of stereotyping - admittedly there are some absolute dunces in that "profession" 🤔. Emergency Stop: You mentioned the ABS here. I'm pretty sure that it does make a difference in wet conditions - less likely to lock up under braking. That is something that a driver must take into account as many vehicles, even now, don't have that feature. A separate video might be an idea on this particular subject 🤔. I certainly cannot recommend what the other Instructor was doing with the open door....... it never featured in my driving lessons 😆. Holding back from the overtake with the cyclist was definitely right. Not exactly convinced that his/her OT on the bridge was actually warranted. I realise that cyclists try to keep their momentum on an incline but really think that this wasn't the place to do an offside pass. The bridge appears to be familiar...... featured in a recent upload (stall/uphill start)? Despite watching the clips from the comfort of the setee, my instinctive reaction (blue Renault) was to hit the brakes...... and my car is outside lol. That looked way too close there and, imo, was totally inexcusable. You ask (description) "Have driving standards dropped"? It would appear to be the case. Almost every single clip warrants a complaint to the 👮‍♂️. I would have little hesitation to act on the evidence viewed here today. Good clips to showcase and great analysis. Stay safe everyone 👍.

[@OReily08080]

I can’t imagine even interfering with an ambulance

[@owencook2332]

"Big car, tiny c**k" pure factual information.

[@broadsword6650]

The cyclist who moved to the centre of the road at the bridge turned right onto a cycle path immediately after the bridge, so his positioning was correct. The traffic was stationary when he began the overtake even though the lights had just turned green. I guess he knew the road. Good riding, I reckon, and better than stopping behind the red car and then having to start and get up to speed going up a steep hill, which would have slowed down traffic behind (a driving school car)!

[@robp8218]

The driving instructor driving with the door open, WTAF? Madness 😲

[@kamo7293]

my instructor only opened the door to show me after I had completed the maneuver how close I was. but to open the door while driving? not good

[@MK-1973]

Morning Ashley - thanks for sharing these, bit worrying that this is only part 1 - was August a particularly good/bad month?! I'm just back from a couple of days on the winding B roads of Norfolk, being terrorized by wealthy retired people in their massive MPVs. Tailgating, excess speed, overtaking cyclists on blind bends, you'd have had a field day. I don't think driving standards have particularly got worse but they haven't got any better. To me your black Zafira at the traffic lights is the worst of all, even beats the blue Renault. Completely unrelated, there seem to be a lot of dead trees in Liverpool this summer (see the 18mph cyclist clip). Any idea what's going on? Stay safe Ashley.

[@Kefford666]

It can be awkward as a cyclist because it’s dangerous to go down the inside of cars but then if you choose to go round the outside they could set off at any second and trap you there while they pass you on the inside.

[@natty5861]

since covid ive become a keen cyclist and the things i record and see form drivers is shocking. Recently a women didnt check her mirror and went into a cycle lane i was in when i beeped her [loud horn] she suddenly wacked the breaks on and jumped out the car the second i pointed at the helmet with the cam she got back into her car and drove off. Record report repeat

[@fluffyfetlocks]

Last clip: break checking a learner

[@evbobdemon6994]

I've never seen that in Melton mowbray. That's bad training, door open while moving!

[@abc123732]

Your comment on cyclists was perfect, needs more recognition .

[@WavScorn259]

Is that road in the last clip a one way or..? Because if it isn't, what in the world was that Ford driver and the Renault driver thinking? Its like you said before Ashley, the obsession to simply overtake the learner car as soon as they can.

[@ashley_neal]

It is one way 👍🏼

[@alanhindmarch657]

When I was instructing with BSM, I was also a Mock-test Examiner. once when I was about to start a mock test I noticed white tippex markings on the front and rear wipers, I removed them. The pupil failed for driving to far from kerb, hitting the kerb when stopping and to far from the kerb when reversing. The pupils instructor told me the reason the pupil had failed was because I had removed the white markings, which were put on by him to assist his pupils. I’ll leave it up to those who want to comment as to what I may have said to the instructor.

[@skylarius3757]

I had an instructor once who had the rear left passenger head rest raised up to the max when no one was in the car. He did this so the pupils could see through it and see where the road/kerb was when reversing round the corner. It made no sense to me at the time because I thought that if there was someone sitting there, I wouldn't be able to look there anyway. The car was a nissan micra.

[@jacejones4823]

In my 24 hours of driving lessons before I passed, never once did I see a driver like that - think I consider myself very lucky there, some of that lot would have put me off driving for life if that happened in my earlier lessons!

[@peanut2415]

Is passing too close to parked cars a straight fail on the driving test

[@randychimp4298]

That bit when the renault pulled in front to turn left, that would shit me up and I've been driving for over a year. Imagine you're still learning and that shit happens. People are such scum.

[@emamotorbiker]

Road users are often not aware of their surroundings, don't plan ahead, don't see dangers, live in their own bubble. This is - and always has been - the main cause of nearly all accidents. Dangerous behaviour on the road ends when automonous vehicles take over and driving as we know it disappears. Your vehicle will be a kind of prudent taxi. No accidents, but no driving fun either. Licences can be thrown in the litter bin. But don't panic, Ashley😳! If you are lucky, you will be offered the chance of retraining....😩

[@robdevaney6518]

blue Megane should be reported to the Police Ashley

[@johnhall4917]

I attempted to report a car that entered a 20mph zone at approximately 50mph and then went through 2 red lights in a row. The Police got in touch and literally asked me what I wanted done about it? Would I just like them to go and have a word with the driver? 😂😂😂 Yeah, because we're talking about somebody dropping a crisp packet in the street. Suffice to say, I now turn a blind eye to dangerous driving and if I'm ever asked to be a witness, I'd point blank refuse.

[@David-sw2fn]

Ah, I see your problem there. You thought you were living in a country where anyone bothered to enforce the law. Alas those of us who deign to follow the law increasingly feel like gullible idiots.

[@piciu256]

Damn it was bad enough for a 2 parter again

[@michaelhope8899]

That last one was truly shocking. Could have caused an accident or dented the driver's confidence. Wow

[@leesullivan1916]

Is it just me but the latest Anoying trend seems to be drivers turning right, making zero effort to use the box they been given to put there car into 1st... just causing a que behind them....🤔

[@_idekanymore1319]

Taxi drivers are the bloody worst. I had one go past me way above 80mph on a 60 road; not sure how they get away with it so often. I find myself beeping the horn at them more than any other road users.

[@archechme]

Seems like Liverpool is a great place to teach people to drive. They can expect almost ANYTHING from these numpties. Good on you.

[@ryangarton4114]

My driving instructor would have never allowed me to drive with the car door open

[@wirooudejans4939]

A good! Teacher

[@gazp2194]

Taxis ! when licencing test potential taxi drivers , they don't generally take them out on a driving assessment . Birmingham used to as did Solihull . I know st Helens don't . I agree the Renault driver gets top award for d*** of the week . sadly that instructor ..well I wasn't surprised to see it was a BSM car . they had terrible reputation in Birmingham . oh and some cyclist will be along shortly to justify what that cyclist did 😂

[@thomasDLC]

How do I send you a video?

[@ashley_neal]

People usually upload to Google Drive or similar and then send me a link. Thanks for asking, Ashley.

[@2KXMKR]

In the second clip, if the taxi had followed the road and then took the next left he'd have ended up on the same road. You'd expect a taxi driver of all people to know these things. Complete idiots.

[@cyclecamwyreforestworceste4161]

Did you report those first two drivers? Shameful driving

[@CristiNeagu]

Even though the law may say to leave 1.5m space for cyclists, my mantra is: If i can't get all the way on the other lane, like you would overtaking a car, i'm not doing it.

[@steamhammer2k]

There were plenty of opportunities for the bike to move over and help the progress of traffic.... Why did the bike not undertake on the nearside like they normally when at the traffic Q`s (not that I agree with that) . Why is nothing done to make bikes accountable road users. They are getting a menace in my area with our narrow roads as almost all of them have no consideration for other road users.

[@marinusdekker6707]

Never seen a driving instructor do this. why this way, when you look ahead and and to the curb, you see the position of the car as opposed to the curb. You will learn nothing from this, with a open door. Can you just open the door on the highway, because I can't see if I'm coloring between the lines🤣🤣🤣

[@broadsword6650]

Perhaps the instructor was trying to escape from the learner! 😄