How to Drive Like a Driving Instructor | Motorway

Usually you find me in the instructor seat. This is the second video where I decide to get behind the wheel and show everyone the kind of things that I will be thinking on the road. This episode concentrates on Motorway Driving around Liverpool, England. Please let me know what you think in the comments.
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[@lulzyboy]

Hi again Ashley, I drive huge distances across the entirety of Europe, I'm glad you've made this video as the UK's driving standard on motorways is abysmal. While most of what you said is correct, your lane discipline is still wrong. You should move back to lane 1 as soon as you have completed your overtake, regardless of traffic conditions. I say this because you cannot control the speed of people behind you. While you may be doing 70mph, there may be someone who wants to do 100mph, and while it's illegal, it's not your place to impede his progress. You sticking in lane 2 so somebody can pass in lane 3 is all good, but if that guy is then going 70 he's forced to slowly pass you while the 100mph guy is held back, while lane 1 is empty and you could be in there, and the other car in lane 2, with the faster car in lane 3. While I understand it's illegal in the UK, it isn't in other countries, and you can't expect drivers to never drive outside the UK.

[@shaunastone2273]

Was there anyone wanting to do 100mph? If there was and Ashley's position was causing an issue I'm sure Ashley would have read the situation and dealt with it accordingly.

[@Chrisallengallery]

I disagree. Ashley repeatedly made a point to watch everyone's speed behind him and moving over when safe to do so.

[@computerpro5341]

@@NVHarry You can't compare a country road to a motorway. Don't be ridiculous.

[@computerpro5341]

Ian, it's not causing any harm and as said many times you should be watching the conditions. If it does start to cause issues than as said move over.

[@Chrisallengallery]

@UC7gwxJ6fFt7Fre5Wdh_Ud8g The definition of lane hogging is denying the ability for someone else to make progress in that lane. No-one behind = not lane hogging. Not keeping left as stated in the HC is another matter. It says "Should" not "Must" stay in the left lane. That means it's up to law enforcement to prove you're "carelessly driving".

[@wumpty93]

How to drive on the motorway. 1. The speedlimit is 90mph if you own a BMW Audi or Mercedes and 70mph for lesser cars 2. The left lane is the slow lane limited to 56mph the middle lane is the driving lane for all cars traveling at 67-70 mph and any cars that want to go faster stay in the fast lane, lane 3. 3. Cars on the slip road have priority over cars on the main road so make sure you barge your way on by any means possible. 4. To enter the motorway you must swoop from the slip road to either lane 2 or lane 3. If there's vehicles in your way f**k them, swoop anyway and pray you don't hit them. 5. Red X's on smart motorways mean drive in that lane you get bonus points for hitting a traffic officer doing their job. 6. When leaving the motorway don't use the slow lane to exit. Swoop at the last second, bonus points if you cross the hatchings. 7. Finally the stopping distances on the motorway are less than one second so make sure you're close as possible to the vehicle Infront of you.

[@lone8869]

Agree except No 3. Some days there is no option but to almost barge your way on. I was once behind a car that actually stopped on the slip road because there just wasn't an opportunity to 'slip' on and join.

[@paulfro1958]

And make sure you don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly (unless you're in a Merc, Audi or BMW)

[@chrisj9700]

Don’t forget range rovers for rule 1.

[@ryanmitcham5522]

@@lone8869 >Some days there is no option but to almost barge your way on There is an option - stop. >that actually stopped on the slip road If necessary that's exactly what you are supposed to do. It's a give way line. Obviously you would seek to avoid this by planning, moderating your approach speed, holding back to give yourself acceleration room for a later gap, but ultimately you have to give way to traffic on the main carriageway. If stopping is the only way to do this, then stopping is what you have to do.

[@marklittler784]

Well obviously some cars are far more stable on the roads, with complicated braking and suspension systems than others but there's still no guarantee their drivers brains move as fast as the car, fast reactions don't guarantee fast hazard awareness.

[@Kromaatikse]

There's an awful lot of "dashcam chaos" type videos on the internet these days, showing everyone what *not* to do. There's not enough, in my opinion, of *this* type of video in which a normal and correct style of driving is demonstrated. Even without the verbal commentary, simply showing what continuously good driving *looks* like could be a very valuable resource.

[@Richard_Barnes]

I can’t explain why it bothers me, however, even after 31 years driving I DO feel bullied sometimes. I know I’ll move out of the way when I can, I know I’m not going too slow or blocking lanes on purpose, I know I have every right to be there, so why do I think about this so much? I cannot explain it! It’s almost like I’m thinking “I’m in the way, I must move”, when I really don’t have to as long as I’m driving correctly.

[@Richard_Barnes]

@James Stewart - yep. Perfectly worded.

[@MadBiker-vj5qj]

Hi Ashley, that's another interesting and informative video, thanks. If "How to Drive Like a Driving Instructor" becomes a series maybe you could consider doing one about night-time driving both in town and on unlit roads.

[@davidtaylorbfd]

My dad is retired HGV driver and he taught me to look in your mirrors all the time, like you said incase you have to change lane quickly. Dad also said you know when a police car is about because all the cars are doing the speed limit 😄.

[@Reyalty]

man i passed my test about 6 months ago and yet i’m still here, watching quality videos to keep myself fresh! i do about 3 or 4 motorways journeys a month, but this still helps with lane discipline. cheers my man!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Thanks Ashley for another top quality educational video. It brought back memories as I used to be an ambo in the Lancashire area and travelled and responded to some serious RTCs in that area. You remind me of my advanced driving instructors back in the day. Keep up the great work you are doing as I am sure you are improving people's driving skills and that can save lives.

[@dasp125]

Just wanted to say thank you Ashley, I have been driving for 17 years and I have found I have picked up some useful tips from your videos. I think it is always good to refresh my knowledge every now and again and not just think I already know everything, there is always room for improvement.

[@qaisniazi3793]

Nice video thanks I have passed my test two weeks ago but still watching Instructor videos every day is a learning day. My every day is a real test day.

[@vickieheyward11]

found this really useful to check I am driving as safely as I can on motorways, thanks Ashley!

[@mcmic2002mj]

Hi Ashley, I have been driving a few years but watching your videos have given me some good little nuggets so I just wanted to thank you for some great content

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

Another great video, Mr. Neal. I hope it would make a series, love watching these videos.

[@evakonkolova8760]

Love the content; great for less experienced druvers. Thanks!

[@kirilskuzmins4950]

Thank you for the video! Always educational to see professional’s take on driving.

[@lambofGod886]

Great video, Ashley. I learned to drive at a more mature age, shall we say :) have been driving for 4 years now, and still haven't been on a motorway! So, these sorts of vids are great for me. I'd love to see you make more of these 'Drive like a Driving Instructor' videos, they are v motivating and informative. Cheers!

[@robertemmett906]

Debbie, when you do, don't go 70mph or worry about sticking to 70mph. I promise you, life on a motorway becomes 10x easier when you're slightly faster than everyone else. Just try it once. Definitely don't dip below 70, because suddenly you get a lot of people catching you, surrounding you etc. A qualified driving instructor wouldn't broadcast this on a video, but, just trust me. Cameras won't even ping at 74, so, err on the fast side... but most importantly - match what everyone else is doing. Motorways are about flow, if everybody went 70, they would come to a stand still, so many experiments have been done on this.

[@michawojciechowski6925]

Great video, I was looking for a good and quality video about driving on motorways. I`ve passed 4 weeks ago and motorways are still making me anxious. Keep it up, because your videos are amazing!

[@arge6396]

Never seen your videos before mate, but this one popped up on recommend. Can I just say that was so satisfying to watch. An actual motorway journey, with someone talking sense about driving haha.

[@connorwatson2304]

Hi Ash, just passed my test a few days ago mate also just moved from a small town to a city so not much driving experience with an instructor on the bigger roundabouts and motorways and such, your videos before and now still are a huge help mate so thank you for everything you do, look forward to the next one!

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

Excellent lesson once again. Learned a few things... Thanks!

[@bigjoeangel]

What I like to do is get up to a decent cruising speed of 85mph, flick cruise control on, then get nice and comfortable and read a good book until I reach my destination. My destination is usually a multiple pile up half a mile up the road.

[@marklittler784]

Well cars do exist nowadays that stay in lane and brake automatically !

[@bigjoeangel]

@@marklittler784 I know mate, I'm kind of implying that in my joke. It would still be massively stupid to rely on it soley. I wonder if we'll ever see the headline "Tesla autopilot saves the life of an utter bell-end, regrets it then decides to kill useless driver".

[@marklittler784]

@@bigjoeangel Useful added extra in an up class merc while your deciding which of the two thousand buttons to press next to improve your comfort lol 😄😃😂😂

[@mikejennings6887]

Excellent content and commentary throughout. The only observation that I would make is that not signalling a lane change could always leave you vulnerable to the hazard that you have failed to observe, no matter how careful you are, and appear on a future driving fail video!

[@paulp458]

Great video and commentary, I just wish everyone drove like this.👍

[@johnlovewell8754]

Hi Ashley yet another fine video with points that we should all take onboard. Everyone I have ever taught was always told about the escape route and the importance of continuous all round vision to hopefully keep that escape route. As you point out motorways are some of the safest roads we have, but a mistake can be leathal, then it is not a case of who’s in the right, but who’s LEFT.

[@MK-1973]

Really superb video there, lots to reflect on. One of the many things I liked was the emphasis on how fast you're catching other vehicles and choice of lane 2 vs lane 1. Many thanks.

[@brendobigic5691]

It’s actually quite lovely to see when all the road users are driving in tandem to achieve optimum flow of traffic

[@gramamg100]

Excellent instructions and commentary, helps me to evaluate my own driving. 👌

[@katiedeuchar5532]

Hi, I have really enjoyed these instructor videos and many others. I have recently passed my ROSPA advanced driving test, silver grade and found your videos really helped me. Keep the videos coming they are extremely informative and helpful. It was my lack of confidence on the narrow country rds/ lack of progress on them, that cost me the gold grade. I always have lacked confidence on narrow country rds though.

[@TheQuantumPotato]

To give a scooter rider a bit of credit: Well done to him for putting on a hi-vis. Makes a huge difference in being able to see them.

[@TonyTheYouTuba]

Thank you. These are an amazing resource.

[@danieltessierphotography322]

Hi Ashley I’m learning to drive at the moment and i find your videos incredibly helpful. Just wanted to put that out there

[@nickdawson9270]

A wealth of useful guidance. Thank you

[@thecommission6662]

Excellent video, very informative.

[@chrisgale5634]

Very interesting and extremely useful, thanks!

[@neilmartin3220]

Couple of years late but cracking video. Passed my test a few years ago now but still learnt a few tips. They didn't teach motorway driving (not sure if they do now) so came in useful thanks.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

I think one of the things that builds my anxiety on the motorway is constantly feeling paranoid "Should i be in that lane now?". The way you explain is basically to stay relaxed and if you are overtaking something in the distance, stay in your lane. Don't jump across even if you get tailgated. I know one day i will be in the right lane overtaking and some 90mph prick will be up my arse. Nowhere to go, the guy will have to slow down.

[@ryanmitcham5522]

Love the way as you mentioned the short wearing scooter rider he had to swerve round a pothole - he nearly found out why wearing shorts isn't a good idea!

[@markfletcher9338]

This was a good ‘un. Thanks Ashley!

[@lulzyboy]

Also, in more positive fashion: your advice on not sticking in blind spots is absolutely fantastic! the amount of idiots I see sitting next to lorries doing 56mph consistently and never moving any faster astonishes me

[@kryzondaan1855]

Especially when some lunatic who needs to save a second when he exits at the next junction will drive up the inside of a lorry in lane 2 and sit there for half a mile, precisely at the same time that the Kia picanto that the lorry pulled out to pass decides to speed up from 53 to 58.

[@marklittler784]

Also driving along side others for any length of time restricts that driver from being able to change lane or move over in an emergency.

[@saundersdachicken6197]

@@marklittler784 If you don't know if theres someone in your Blind spot , then speed up or slow down. The one in your blind spot is very unlikely to copy the speed you are doing. Anyway you should have seen the vehicle before it got there.

[@marklittler784]

@@saundersdachicken6197 Your baulking people by staying alongside others in moving traffic

[@saundersdachicken6197]

@@marklittler784 If you're in lane 2 and want to move back into lane 1 what would you do. What is do is look in my left mirror well in advance of the change and keep checking for at least 60secs. If I stilk didn't see anything I would increase or reduce speed along with indicating well before the change. But I don't have blind spots. A cheap pair of stick on blind spot mirrors solves the B.S. problem.

[@Killer_whale2000]

Still watching this video in 2022 , love to see more motorway video Ashley . Thank you for helping us out with driving

[@TheFingerman37]

Another good video. See a lot of signal while maneuvering, rather than signal then maneuver. I have been a passenger across a lot of European motorways and their driving standards aren't great in a lot of cases either - but in all cases with the amount of traffic now on the road compared to the amount of accidents, we don't do badly at all. There is always room to improve. Keep up the good work

[@benbrookes6705]

Your driving style is brilliant 😊😊

[@johnkeepin7527]

Well done, and no doubt useful for many people. A couple of minor comments: Until recently, I used to be more selective as to whether to indicate lane change moves, as you were, but the car I normally use has a ‘lane departure’ warning gadget, so I tend to keep it quiet by using the indicator for that reason only. I know it can be isolated, but it can be useful sometimes. I know the section you used did not have ‘variable speed limit’ kit in use, but when it is, it’s now tolerable to pass on either side, so as to avoid unnecessary lane changes (which would reduce road capacity), if there is a slower queue in the lane to your right, and it is always wise to indicate left if you plan to do so on those sections of motorway with it in service.

[@phillipsiviter2024]

Very useful information, I moved to the far north of Scotland 12 years ago and my nearest motorway is the M90 just to the south west of Perth more than 200 miles from me so I’m in need of a refresher.

[@derekkinsella6146]

Great video.. first time on the motorway today after passing my test.. all good, my only issue was the fact that I felt my 1.2 litre Corsa lacked the power to overtake quickly and cars were coming up quickly behind me in the overtaking lane.. I need mere experience, especially dropping from 5th to 4th and accelerate quicker and also checking blind spots before changing lane, so much more important than normal city roads.

[@DynamicMateTV]

Really, really good quality video. 🙂

[@amitbanerjee2584]

Great video...

[@smasheduppumpkinette]

‘The cruise control is an important tool so do use it’ Ha Ha Ha. My car doesn’t even have air conditioning, or a 6th gear never mind cruise control.

[@paulfro1958]

@Sharon Reilly Air conditioning probably needs a regass but what's wrong with winding down the windows? Read your handbook you might discover something useful. After three years of owning an Audi avant I discovered if I held down the button on the key all the windows and the sunroof would fully close if they were open. I just don't know how I drove over 260,000 miles without that great but unknown feature.... I felt cheated. Thanks Audi :-)

[@smasheduppumpkinette]

Paul Fro - I have no option but to roll down the windows on my car. It was 41 when I got on the other day and took a good 25/30 minutes of driving with all the windows fully down to get it to drop to 36. It didn’t get any cooler. I think it’s the only time I’ve ever really wished I had air con. It was unpleasantly hot.

[@fattyMcGee97]

I know that feeling... Got a 15 year old car - air conditioning is remove the hard top and keep the soft top down. Don't even have remote central locking haha

[@TheAtomicLimes]

I was in Altcar last week and it was the strangest experience ever seeing you drive past me after watching these videos for so long and I’m from Northern Ireland you see so the chance of you passing us was so incredibly small it was weird

[@fburton8]

I don't know if this is a valid consideration, but my motivation to overtake is always a bit more when the vehicle in front obscures my view of the road ahead (as the white van at 17:20 does, for example). I always like to keep an eye on what the traffic ahead of the vehicle in front is doing. Also, it's another reason why I like to keep a good distance.

[@marklittler784]

Yeah notice how your view ahead improves considerably on a motorway that meanders as opposed to flat straight sections so accidents are probably far less on those sections of motorway.

[@marklittler784]

Of course vehicles that obstuct your view are a danger anywhere especially when parked, one reason for accidents is people not seeing things another vital one is people not hearing things, a window down has its advantages of hearing traffic, but a loud stereo they hear you ! 😄😃😂

[@Poodz_]

Whilst I understand why you don't signal when there's no one around to benefit, you're not going to convince me to stop signalling (except for pointless roundabout signals perhaps). I do try my absolute best with observations and situational awareness but I will always cater to the off-chance that I miss someone, or for the lowest common denominator, such as a bike speeding past at 150 mph on the left side, just to do everything possible to decrease risk. It's also one less thing to think about if I just have a habit of indicating every time. This is a fantastic video nonetheless, and the roads would be a much happier and safer place if everyone cared as much as you do about driving.

[@robvanwijk3085]

You should make giving a signal a habbit fullstop. It can always happen that you missed a car.

[@ollieb9875]

@@robvanwijk3085 the danger of course is the habit people get in to, is signalling and just performing the manoeuvre without looking properly. Observations should be sufficient before putting the signal on to know whom the signal is going to help and how long it needs to be applied before beginning to move. 👍

[@robvanwijk3085]

@@ollieb9875 You don't get it. Nobody has got a God like vision. Thinking you could not have mist something is delusional

[@ollieb9875]

@@robvanwijk3085 someone doesn't get it, and it's not me. 😅 The point is if you get in the habit of signalling and then moving it potentially gets you used to not making proper observations. The way to be sure could be too see if you *don't* require a signal. But hey, I've only been on the road for over quarter of a century, what do I know. 🙃

[@robvanwijk3085]

@@ollieb9875 you hammer on the wrong issue. It's not that I disagre that looking is more important. But thinking you cannot mis any thing makes you delusional. Therefor you should signal always. Ashley argument that not signaling gives more room toe drive propperly only applies for people who miss driving skills.

[@ericgraham7026]

Just two points I’d like to make. 1/ I know you are a long way from London, Ashley, but it would be very useful to see a drive round M25 at some point. 2/ I think it’s useful to mention that when going back to a previously high set cruise control speed, using the cruise control button, the car will attempt to regain that speed as soon as possible, thus resulting in hard acceleration. This could catch the unwary out! It is advisable to use the throttle pedal to bring the speed up to that which is preset on the cruise control more gradually, then reset the cruise control.

[@alleyhartley7916]

Ive been driving 5 years this aug and i really struggle with spirals ashley. I know you've done a video but my head goes blank on them. Looking back my instructor was very lazy in teaching me these things. If I had my time again id of learned with another instructor. Why cant they put in the effort like you do. very good vid regardless.

[@fullsizedwarf]

Great video Ashley. A lot of people drive far too close and don't forward plan at all.

[@aalb1970]

Nice video. Very informative. Interesting that you don't have to signal everytime you change lane on the motorway in the UK. This is compulsory here in Denmark.

[@kaybee5150]

Seeing video has made me realise that I have fallen into the habit of putting my signal on and moving at the same time. Thanks for that.

[@majackslelo827]

Thanks man :)

[@my1213]

I never change lanes when I'm parallel with someone... For example if I'm in lane 1 and someone else is parallel with me in lane 3, I won't move in lane 2, even if I'm signaling ahead , just because I don't trust the other person won't do the same thing without checking.

[@keithbutler2979]

Hi Ashley really enjoyed this video but after a lot of year’s driving class one hgv and 34 years as an adi I don’t enjoy the 70 mph drive anymore. Sometimes I work 50 miles from home 40 of which is M way I like to stay in lane one 50 mph on cruise control and let the world go by. Between 7/9 am it’s a rat race going north M1 , by the time I get to my destination my car is doing 70+ mpg and main thing is I’m not stressed out. It take me 10/15 longer at 50 but I feel the benefits. Keep up the great videos speak soon Keith Butler

[@thebaldorc]

I live in Norfolk so not very close to any motorways at all. My first time driving on one was the M11 and onto the M25, time we got to the M25 it was rush hour and to top it off we had torrential rain - baptism by fire!

[@paulfro1958]

Nothing like being thrown in at the deep end. You have my sympathies though, the M25 can be a bit of a challenge. It might be an idea to book a motorway practice session with a driving instructor just to give you that bit more confidence.

[@j2simpso]

And those are the two big things for driving on the motorway, building up speed fast well before you have to merge in from the slip lane and ensuring you have ample spacing between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. For the former, you want to build up speed fast early on because you when you have to merge you want to match your speed so that you merge in smoothly (i.e. leaving plenty of distance ahead of your car and behind your car), coming in hot gives you room to adjust your speed in either direction, coming in slow and you're stuck in no man's land, go slower and you're impeding traffic, go faster and your vehicle has to rev up. The other thing I like to do is shift as lazily as I can during the merge. Much better to keep the RPMs up in the 3000-4000 RPM range for acceleration purposes than to be sitting at 1000 RPM bashing the steering wheel as your vehicle struggles to reach 60. Once on the motorway though that distance is crucial. I can't tell you the number of times where having that 5 or 7 second gap between the vehicle in front of me saved my bacon when coming up to a congested stretch of motorway, it can literally be the difference between a light application of the brake and a 5 car pile up, especially in Ontario.

[@Ep1cure]

17:53 '...and out of their precious way' lol

[@crocket2105]

Great video, would like if it became a series and if possible do night time driving I think it’d be good for some of us that really like driving at night

[@Hibsclass]

One of the worst behaviours on a motorway/dual carriageway is cars coming off the slip road. 90% of drivers do not adhere to giving way to the motorway traffic - they think they have priority to join lane one and won't slow down or give way if motorway traffic can't move over to lane 2/3 - in ideal conditions cars coming down the slip road will increase speed to join lane one - but it the motorway is busy they will not slow down and will expect motorway traffic to give way.

[@rock10234]

When a motorway separates into different lanes, I always hold back if a car in front. I tend to think people are not very good at planning ahead and reading signs so don't want to be side swept as passing a blind spot

[@enterprisees]

Am I really watching a 40 min video on highway driving for a country I don't even live in? Heck yeah 😅 I really do appreciate these narrative type videos where you talk through everything that you observe/different options to keep in mind at all times. The highways that I frequently use in my state only have two lanes most of the time, so I am always nervous to try and attempt a lane change as the people in the far/passing lane usually "bully" people out by going 80+ mph. It is honestly nerve wracking to have someone try and force you over to the "slow" lane at such high speeds when you're trying to overtake huge tractor trailers.... honestly we are all going to end up at the same stop light at the next exit anyway 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@handsoffmycactus2958]

Angelica highways aren’t the same as motorways

[@philleonard1985]

@@handsoffmycactus2958 There are many sections of highway in the US with the same traffic laws/rules of the road and setup as US interstates (motorways). Also, in many parts of the US highway and interstate are referring to the same thing in normal conversation.

[@Bikertyke]

Good video. As a biker that one at beginning made me cringe. I hit a car at low mileage in Feb. Full gear and still managed to get broken ribs and bruises on my legs. Passed test this week so just use car now.

[@keith6400]

While making progress in lane 2, and catching and overtaking people in lane 1 occasionally in light traffic thinking that other people can overtake you by using lane 3 you must remember certain vehicles may not use lane 3. This can be a problem on roads like the M25 where in busy traffic generally occupying two lanes a tipper with a small trailer starts to tailgate a lane 2 user who is oblivious to why the lorry is a bit miffed and wont use lane 3.

[@beardyface8492]

Remember people, the phrase *You should always* in highway code rule 103 means "not every situation" if you use the driving instructor dictionary, or drive a German car.

[@mikehunter2844]

Also the words "Do not" doesn't necessarily mean it is illegal. There are many readers out there think otherwise.

[@selianboy8508]

Hey Ashley, could you do some stuff on how to park... particularly reversing into carparking spaces and not going in forward. It helps avoiding the need to reverse out into roads unnecessarily! 😉😉😂😆🤣

[@davidrumming4734]

Even without Mways, lots of people don’t signal until they actual make their move. Inc turning into side roads, or changing lanes. Seems very common now.

[@YorkshireD1]

"We're literally just a couple of mins away from the motorway" sits at the lights for the full 2 mins. Bummer. Got to be the longest lights in the world.

[@jimwest7107]

Always been fine when on it just the joining I dread.

[@InclusiveDriving]

Few comments on this brilliant video: 1. Aircon blowing up the front window keeps my cheapo nextbase camera cool. 2. S&FE/eco set your cruise control to something slightly higher than the HGV limiter: 62 is good. Any slower than lorries and you'll constantly have your braking distance stolen resulting in slowing down and speeding up again. 3. For blindspot, seeing the mirrors isn't sufficient: see the face. Look for EU reg plates.

[@eddiegremlin]

So you’re limping along at 62 so trucks can’t overtake you, but what happens when you arrive behind a truck that evidently can’t go as fast as you, pull out into lane 2 or 3 (because it’s not unheard of one truck overtaking another) still at 62MPH? It’s a limit not a target, but hey everything in proportion...

[@InclusiveDriving]

@@eddiegremlin depends what's going on around you. But I think you probably know that!

[@eddiegremlin]

Inclusive Driving Maybe your just oblivious to other road users...

[@billyporter1389]

Hi Ashley, You still haven't answered the question previously put to you on overtaking on left. Lane 1 doing 70mph catching up on lane 2 doing 60mph. Is it legal for lane 1 to pass on inside? It's a simple YES or NO answer.

[@ashley_neal]

Hi Billy. Don't you know this or are you trying to check up on my knowledge?

[@SPTSuperSprinter156]

@@ashley_neal I would like to know, though I am not the original asker. My understanding has always been that if you are moving with the flow of traffic, it is not undertaking, and that undertaking is the specific act of moving out to the left to pass someone.

[@Seanmcdhuibhne]

@@ashley_neal I'd like to know too.

[@thegoose4715]

Yes, it is perfectly legal to pass on the inside. If it were illegal then you wouldnt be able to make progress in slow moving traffic when lane 1 begins to move and lane 2 remains at a standstill. It becomes illegal when you move from lane 2, undertake then move back out to lane 2.

[@billyporter1389]

@@thegoose4715 I've always believed it's legal to pass on left even when traffic is free flowing, as described in my original question. It is also legal on a single carriageway. If your weaving in and out of lanes you would be charged for dangerous lane changing rather than undertaking, not forgetting do you are also overtaking too.

[@tonyllewellyn3603]

Another useful video. A couple of ideas. I would avoid moving to the middle lane from lane three when level with a lorry in lane one. I move when lane one is empty. Just seems the safer option. You can never be 100% sure of what drivers in lane one might do next. Also i think moving to lane one when there is a slip road joining is another potentially dangerous manoeuvre. I'd say just don't do it!

[@1066gaz]

if your in the middle lane and your coming upto 2 lorrys in close proximity to each other think lorry that's behind the other lorry is going to overtake especially if the road is going on a slight incline and the lorry driver behind will want to keep the momentum going and will overtake most of the time if he has more a bit power than the lorry in front. it is best to go in the 3rd lane even if the lorry does not overtake the other lorry in front that are both in close proximity. Sometimes lorry drivers indicate just as you get nearly on them, so a good thing to overtake a lorry in the 3rd lane if nothing is behind you just in case. Don't forget lorrys cannot use the 3rd lane.

[@christopherrichards7486]

Hi Ashely Me as a leaner driving I want you to show me How to get on the Motorway Property I Stugged and tell me how to drive in intersections as well Please Ashely you are my Favourite person on this video doing the driving and teaching other people like me how to drive as well Thanks again, Ashely .

[@philwhitworth6348]

As somebody else on here commented this is advanced driving. Driving in other countries as somebody mentioned, is different, so we have to know what to expect and be prepared for it. As long as good vision is used front and behind on motorways and other roads. Another example is on a Chris Gilbert Driving4Tomorrow DVD, Eyes on Main Beam, whilst he is driving on the three lane M4, he says: ''while in lane two nobody behind me to come past, one overtaking in lane three, not holding anybody up, not a lane hogger so I'll stay where I am, because it's the best position. There is a large gap behind so moving to lane one is a waste of time, it's bad driving, but if anybody wants to come past I will move to lane one. There has been no new offence created such as lane hogging and tailgating, they fall under careless or inconsiderate driving. Police now issue fines for careless or inconsiderate driving. These offences have previously been dealt with in magistrates courts. Since this change it's been noticed that some drivers have become lane one divers and weavers, by returning to lane one and then diving back out again when the road behind is clear. This law may be applied if drivers are travelling at too low a speed which impedes other drivers''. But remember good vision, mirrors as well, whilst driving in the situation explained.

[@peebee143]

You and I have very similar driving styles, Ashley.

[@1066gaz]

If you go on the motorway you should always fill up as you might encounter a large traffic jam due to an accident etc. It's a good idea to hog the middle lane if nothing is behind you for lots of reasons such as a better view behind and if a slip road appears on the left with heavy traffic in it you are already in the right lane. Also if a wild animal darts across the motorway you can go either side. Another if somebody is on a motorway bridge and throwing things of it you have either side to swerve if nothing is behind. The only bad thing is if a light plane has an emergency landing coming up behind you lol.

[@radishpea6615]

Ashley, i did not watch the whole video but do have a couple of questions that may have been answered. Having overtaken a vehicle in lane 1 and you are now in lane 2, what is the maximum time reasonable to stay in lane 2 before catching another vehicle in lane 1? does it depend on traffic in lane 2 behind you? Would you move from lane 1 to lane 2 to over take another vehicle in lane 1, if a vehicle already in lane 2 would catch you, before you have made the overtake of a vehicle in lane 1? If no, you may get boxed in by other traffic in lane 2 passing you, does this change your answer? Both these things were in the video but I did not see if you covered the answer

[@powelw]

Excellent video Ashley. I was hoping to see how you dealt with Lorry drivers who put on a signal to change lanes whilst you are overtaking them. My solution is to use the horn to alert them of my presence as they are clearly unaware I am there, otherwise they would surely wait until I had overtaken them before signalling their intent to pull into the middle lane. Any thoughts?

[@thegoose4715]

What made you think that your very specific scenario was going to happen?

[@joesimo11]

Superb video Ashley, should be mandatory viewing. I'll warrant this video took a heck of a lot of editing but that time has been so worth while in my opinion, as it is my experience that there are so many people who haven't got a clue what to look for on a motorway. Only a fool breaks the two second rule.. that one saying right there just goes to show how many wombats take to the roads especially on motorways. I was dismayed though not entirely surprised to see the clown 'professional driver' in the lorry close the door on you prior to the M6.

[@paulfro1958]

Well said. But dont forget lorries are very limited in many ways. If ever you get a chance jump in the cab and see for yourself how restricted the view is for the HGV driver OK the one that shut the door on Ashley was bad driving. But later in the video did you spot the pair that were way too close for safety?

[@billyporter1389]

Most times you haven't got an escape route. Being rear ended or side impact or in a pit manoeuvre gives you little or no escape route especially in outside lanes.

[@MajorKlanga]

The trouble with cruise control is that most people don't use it. The amount of times someone overtakes, cuts in (too soon) and then slows down is frustrating.

[@mikerobinson2785]

Not all motorways have 3 lanes witch means you would definitely would have to move to the near side lane to let other vehicles over you as they did in this vid and not hog the outside lane,

[@AdzSONLINE]

I've found advisory speed limits on corners are never accurate

[@Chrisallengallery]

Unless it's pouring down, high winds or icy conditions.

[@AdzSONLINE]

@@Chrisallengallery That's just common sense though

[@Chrisallengallery]

Not everyone has common sense; so need reminding. Hence the advisory speeds on corners. It's also useful for lorry drivers with heavy loads. The adviced speed is an indication of the sharpness of the bend.

[@paulfro1958]

@@AdzSONLINE common sense is amazingly uncommon these days.

[@TheGrinningSkull]

Kris Nicholson I think they apply more to HGVs and trucks to give them an idea that the bend could tip them over if they kept at National speed limit. Cars don’t have the issue as much. But the general rule for a car is you should be able to brake as far as you can see, so don’t take the bend blindly

[@bazasulli6127]

Something that pees me right off is when your merging onto a dual carriage way or motorway from a slip road and there is someone inside lane flying at 80,90 or a Ton and don't move over to let you in. Happens quite a lot where i live.

[@thegoose4715]

Are they obliged to? You do know that the slip road gives way to the main carriageway and not the other way around?

[@carina914]

Hi Ashley, really like these videos. I still struggle with motorway driving. What do you do if you’re in lane 2, passing an ‘on’ slip, and a lorry in lane 1 indicates to come into your lane to let cars on from the slip ? If you can’t move to lane 3 or ease off without braking, what’s the best thing to do? Also on that note, would it be safer to not be actively overtaking anything in lane 1 when you are in lane 2 approaching the slip ? or would that be classed as hogging / holding people up ? Thanks

[@garybaxter7374]

better planning and awareness needed, usually where there is an off slip theres an on slip, plan early to be in lane 3 way before getting to the on slip, therefore the vehicle in lane one can move to two without you obstructing.

[@markwright3161]

I've seen at least one comment saying he's going against the highway code in multiple situations in this drive and I'm sure there are more, to which I have the following to say (This is just copied and pasted from my reply to them, hence why it's speaking directly to someone); The highway code is a set of guidelines only put in place because a majority of drivers didn't and many still don't have the necessary skill to be safe in every situation on the road, so simple rules were applied to general situations to educate those drivers in how to be safer. They're not perfect, which you'll realise if you stop to think about them. For example, the interaction with the red DAF as Ashley came off the slip road. The highway code would suggest he gives way to the truck, but that would require him to brake hard and be joining the motorway at less than 30 mph, which I'm sure you can see is the hugely more dangerous thing to do. Ashley used his training there and was assertive (not the way he described it but I don't have the time stamp to go back and quote). He merged into the gap despite the truck trying to close it but then removed himself from that situation at the first safe opportunity to do so. When you've had advanced driver's training, the rules you then go by are much more specalised to the situation because you're educated in how to constantly assess the situation and and deduce the safest course of action from those observations. It's like when you do one of the sciences at GCSE, you learn the basics of how certain processes work, but if you go on to do it at university you learn much more about those processes which is much more accurate to the actual processes, and if getting a job in that field of science, that's the info you go by, not the simplified generalisations made at GCSE level.

[@DannyDashcam]

Hiya Ashley, I use these roads very regularly in the truck but at 8.15min , please don't give fuel to the i dont need to move left brigade.... please.... too many sit in lane 2 thinking I'm not using the lorry lane. Especially in road works with 50mph limits. I feel You should have moved left , I'm sorry if you disagree but I love a debate if good natured. Off this topic I know you have reviewed the lane merging rule recently and I had a less than nice incident not.long ago would you look at it and offer a opinion? It's on my.page or I can show you privately cheers . Another good video btw 👍

[@Jonc25]

I agree with the road works bit, far to many sit in lane 2 at 46 mph, and sitting in trucks blind spots for far to long. On the flip side, lot of trucks taking advantage of the 10% plus 2 mph tolerance as well, especially when they have foreign plates. bunching trucks and cars in narrow lanes at same speeds is never a good idea. maybe a debate for a how to travel through road works and not be selfish video. valid points Danny.

[@DannyDashcam]

@@Jonc25 cheers, there is a issue with hgv's in roadworks I'll give you that for sure , many completley ignore the 50mph and plough through , like you mention many are foreign LHD or Irish based. But this is moreso a reason to get into the driving lane and not sit in the 2nd overtaking lane.

[@MrJohnny3shoes]

@@Jonc25 It baffles me how a vehicle cannot be seen *before* it gets into a blind spot.

[@rudipeters9351]

Hi Ashley, as usual great stuff. So, if in case I need to push that little extra one or two mph on the motorway during my test will I not be penalised for it?

[@ashley_neal]

A couple will be fine to overtake :)

[@steve00alt70]

4:28 did you signal right to go into the left lane? those last minute lane change markings on the road always confuse me i always get tripped up especially when its unfamiliar area. Something my instructor didnt teach me only in town driving.

[@SO02BMZ]

Hi Ashley it’s Dave from Glasgow could do possibly do a video for my sister to watch about country road driving both A roads and B Roads hope you can help her thank you

[@wolvoman1]

Even on the rare occasion without any other vehicle behind you, if you remain in the middle lane after an overtake, you are lane hogging if a vehicle in lane one is some distance away

[@stephen579]

I always signal as I want it to be an ingrained habit just in case there is a time when my positioning is questioned.

[@VSTV1993]

As long as i get where im going safely 🤗

[@100temps]

A girl told me once that I drove like her driving instructor. I felt quite good about that until she said “ That’s not a compliment “ Devastated 😢

[@archechme]

I know that you have an M3 Comp and a Yaris Hybrid but what else do you drive such as in this video? I can see it's a manual BMW but that's all I can tell