Motorway tutorial

Now this may not be the most exciting video but hopefully still informative. Keep an eye out for the braking distance discussion!! Couple of examples of driving way too close for comfort!
Stay safe all.

[@tomsixsix]

Middle lane hoggers and tailgating are two of my biggest bugbears on the motorway.

[@R04drunner1]

100% agree. The two are linked as well.

[@M7KKHAN]

7:58 the urge to flash the blues and twos 😭

[@CalHallows]

3 things my driving instructor told me that (in my experience) are all true: 1. Assume everyone on the road is the worst driver you've ever encountered. They often are. 2. Keep left. 3. Driving is an endurance challenge not a sprint.

[@pseud420]

I wish more people would understand that they're responsible for merging to the motorway! I always move out when possible but recently somebody just decided they'd merge in front of me at like 30mph and forced me to slam my brakes on ... I had a car to my right so couldn't swerve away either - luckily I have fairly new brakes on my car and I invested in some good ones just in case of stuff like this. Glad I did!

[@Xenon777_]

Since most driving lessons will not involve motorways and merging, that could be a reason why many drivers don't merge correctly. While your car having good brakes would help with stopping, the tyres probably deserve most of the credit 😉

[@chrisl1797]

Sure, but when approaching a junction there should be a big enough gap to the car in front in your lane AND you should never get close enough to the car on the sliproad either AND you should be factoring in being prepared to ease off to make them room... that way you should never have to slam your brakes on (very dangerous on the motorway BTW.... that is what causes accidents half a mile back). [but I take your point 30mph is too slow to join a motorway]

[@pseud420]

@@chrisl1797 Yeah the issue was primarily their speed - I wasn't expecting them to merge going so slowly. There was plenty of space, but 60ish approaching 30ish closes the gap pretty quickly. I figured they'd let me pass and then speed up and merge, as there was nobody behind me for a good 200 metres!

[@pseud420]

@@Xenon777_ Good point with the driving lessons - never really considered that. It's a shame; you really need to book motorway-specific lessons or advanced driving lessons in order to get the exposure with a professional :( Fair point there too - I do have decent tyres as well, all part of the package! It's just important to keep them well maintained and stuff too, can never let it get too far in the red :)

[@Rroff2]

The one that scares me is the people who force their way out (intentionally) expecting you to move over a lane for them - recently (on a dual-carriageway rather than motorway) had someone do this with a motorbike doing 100+MPH coming up in lane 2 which my vehicle was blocking them from seeing but still meaning I couldn't change lanes - very close call and that was with me being prepared. That and the people who do pull out but take their sweet time getting up to speed... I don't mind a cheeky emerge if they put their foot down...

[@Alan_Clark]

Two more tips: 1. Avoid overtaking near a slip road. Vehicles in lane 1 might want to move over to make way for an emerging vehicle, but they can't if you are overtaking. And you never know what lane an emerging vehicle will go into - many like to go straight to lane 3 or 4! 2. When you want to go to lane 2 from lane 1 or 3, check BOTH of the other lanes - someone might want to go into lane 2 from the other side at the same time!

[@markgr1nyer]

I was taught during IAM motorcycle training, if you're not overtaking in the next 20 seconds move left if safe to do so. Also for middle lane hoggers, the idea it's safer because you're in the middle is floored at the beginning. You have 2 lanes of traffic that can turn into your lane instead of just the one

[@johntoal9449]

Would really like you to do a collaboration with Ashley. 😁

[@DevAnubis]

Fun fact, diving instructors have been able to take learner drivers onto the motorway since 2018, where they feel the learner is ready (and have dual controls). Of course, lots of people learn absolutely nowhere near a motorway (with some whole counties literally not having one), and lots of driving instructors don't do it anyway as it's not a requirement and they're busy enough as it is. I was fortunate learning in Sheffield, with the M1 spanning 2 junctions directly next to the city and 4 close together in the general area it's fairly easy to do some junction, merging and overtaking work. We only did 1 session of motorway driving, at a relatively calm but not empty time, but it was helpful and much better than the basic A-road experience (especially as most dual-carriageways around Sheffield feature 50mph speed limits anyway).

[@Thomas_A_H]

In Germany driving on the Autobahn with a driving instructor (always have dual controls here) is allowed since 1971 and required since 1976 to get a driving license. I grew up in the middle of nowhere, so it was quite a ride (about 30km) to get to the nearest Autobahn 🙂

[@Jenks1]

The mirror layout here makes more sense because stuff stays on the same side of the screen.

[@alanhindmarch4483]

Chris excellent video. Just a few thing I would add is, “Always join a Motorway / Duel Carriageway in lane one never go to straight to lane two or three.” “Get use to the Motorway Speeds and Your Surroundings, before starting to overtake.” Also treat every lane change as a separate manoeuvre and indicate each lane change as a separate manoeuvre.

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

I totally agree with you, it’s so dangerous to, for example, be in lane 3 and then check your mirrors and indicate left and go straight to lane 1, even if you’re 100% sure it’s safe and clear, we’re only human, we could have missed something that is in our blind spot, you should check your mirrors, signal left, do a quick sideways glance and then recheck your left side mirror and then slowly move into lane 2 when it’s safe to do so (changing lanes slowly gives anyone that you may have missed a chance to react and respond), and then you check your centre mirror and cancel your signal, then, give it a few seconds and then check your mirrors, indicate left, do a quick sideways glance, recheck your left side mirror and slowly move into lane 1, then cancel your signal and check your centre mirror.

[@huwlewis9059]

I think this should somehow be law. The swoopers at junctions (whether they are entering or leaving) make it really dangerous. The number of these you see on the various dashcam channels is scary.

[@chrisl1797]

Top tip. When driving at night look at the light beams of your head lights on the road. If there is no dull black space behind the car in front you are too close. Back off until there is dull black space behind the car in front. THIS is roughly a safe travelling distance.... it is further away than you normally drive, yes?

[@mattlander9119]

This is also how I judge the distance with lights on and works very well.

[@MrJmo87]

2 second rule in the dry, 4 seconds raining and 20 seconds in ice or snow.

[@chrisl1797]

@@MrJmo87 Correct. My way is a way to visualise it in real life, admittedly for dry condition only. Indeed one should be much further away in the wet and snow.

[@shaan814]

Really useful Chris. I learnt a lot from this. My car has front and back cameras so it gives the temporary illusion the vehicle might be undercover or something like that. Usually they back off on seeing the camera. I feel for your wife because it is really intimidating when people drive super close. I tried out the box overtake and it worked really well. I had police on blues and was quickly able to adjust and move in after beginning the initial overtake.

[@v4nd3l39]

Well explained there Chris, I drive a Car Transporter for a living, u let me up the hill in Letchworth when u had the new Rapid Response Car a few days after it was Delivered.. I wish people had to do a course on Motorway Driving, to know all the pit falls and everything... Anyway keep the content coming. 😊😊😊

[@GeorgeThoughts]

Nice bit of driving and commentary, Chris. One thing I noted in this is that you're obviously driving a powerful car with plenty of acceleration available to you at an instant. I think on motorways that powerful cars (in the right hands) make it easier and safer. You're able to quickly and easily match speed on a sliproad or make progress when overtaking. One thing that isn't talked about much is the fact that new drivers (who haven't even been taught motorways by their instuctor) often have to take on motorways in cheaper, small, loud and shaky at speed 1.0l cars like Picantos or Aygos that can do motorways sure but don't inspire confidence in new drivers at speed, and almost require a higher level of skill and timing to know your acceleration speeds and whether overtakes are worth it.

[@whitebaron1993]

Very much agree. Was lucky to get some driving in a private car while I was learning and had the opportunity and instruction of how to get a small car with a small engine up to speed! Namely, foot to the floor and do what small 1-1.2l engines are designed for, rev to near redline! then grab the next gear. Been in the car with new drivers who change far, far to soon and end up in top gear doing 40mph unable to accelerate, indicator on hoping someone will let them merge. Think there was a quote from James may along the lines off "rev it till the valves come out and dance on the hood"

[@R04drunner1]

100% agree. A powerful car makes life so much easier. Paradoxically, driving a small engined car in motorway conditions demands a much higher level of skill.

[@flammenjc]

One thing to embed in peoples motorway driving habits is [if there are no blanket speed limits] to get your overtakes DONE. Don't tiddle about on cruise control overtaking at at a 0.5mph difference. Squeeze your throttle, get it done, and get back to the left. Chris wasn't falling foul of this, I just thought it was beneficial to point it out. The biggest problem with motorway driving, that enables people to just mong out in auto pilot, only focusing on what's directly Infront is not making conscious efforts to overtake and sitting on cruise control without making any inputs at all, hence they end up just staying out of lane 1 because the progress they are making ends up not being sufficient enough to warrant staying out in that lane. If people and the government put more focus on getting overtaking done and dusted, you'd find less congestion and less dawdling in L2, 3 and 4

[@bradlleyt]

Hi Chris, just watched your video. I am a qualified driving instructor and we are allowed to take pupils out on the motorway in Driving School car with your controls. I live right on the M4 corridor so I use that a lot because I think it’s important that people know how to use the motorway properly and a lot of people don’t out there.

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Thanks very much for the update and good to know it is possible now as I think they could be really valuable lessons and wish it had been possible in my day. Thanks.

[@R04drunner1]

​@@ChrisMartinEMS yes driving on Motorway as an L driver only became legal in 2018 and then only if: 1. With a qualified instructor 2. In a car with dual controls 3. If the instructor judges the learner competent to cope 4. In England, Scotland or Wales. (Not in Northern Ireland.) I 100% agree Motorway tuition is absolutely essential.

[@sparky95812]

Chris, I am a OFC in the Police, So quite often involved in pursuits and training the new members to the teams Advanced TPAC training and how to perform hard stops etc I couldn’t fault the drive you just demonstrated. You have some very good Road craft and it’s good to see you utilising the audience you have to demonstrate how driving should be done. I’m sure you have also seen a general drop in driving ability awareness and overall standard of driving? If you want to swap career give me a shout and I’ll sort some advanced TPAC training for you?

[@Thomas_A_H]

Some great lessons in there! I especially liked the "don't feel forced to do something" combined with "don't make others need to force you to do something" when discussing when to move a lane to the left. I'm not a driving instructor, but as a German I have over 30 years of experience driving on the "Autobahn", so I have some comments: 1. When changing over two lanes, approach each lane change separately. I'm sure you observed the traffic in both lanes, but to make it more clear to the viewers, I suggest changing just one lane, then explicitly look again, then change again. If there is more traffic (and there usually is when I need to change twice), I always do this as a signal to others: "I have looked twice, you can do it as well" and "I'm probably not a danger to you, because I looked twice, so you can concentrate on the possibly reckless other driver who does speedy lane hopping and thinks only about himself". 2. "Undertaking" on the lane leading to another motorway is legal, even in Germany where undertaking on motorways is strictly forbidden in most cases, but often it is a good idea to avoid it near the actual split point: People are relying on their satnav, and these sometimes announce the lane change too late or not in a clear way, so people do a last moment "bad drivers never miss their exit" maneuvre without enough time to check for other traffic. If the slip road is longer and you need to undertake to keep the traffic flowing, maybe treat it like a box overtake (from your earlier video): Roughly match speed, so they have more chance to see you and not be surprised by the undertake. Additionally this makes sure there is enough room in front of you, especially if you're passing a longer vehicle (lorry/bus) to complete the pass and not sit next to them for an extended period of time.

[@deebee3466]

HI Chris, I really enjoyed the video, thank you. One thing I always keep an eye on is the closing gaps of traffic following other road users as this is generally a good indication of when a driver is likely to move offside into the next lane. Mostly I always indicate when moving back into lane one, however I have been advised this is not necessary as it is the 'default' driving position. I always try my best to look for a reason 'not' to indicate.

[@MK-1973]

Great demo, thanks. You say you're not an advanced driving tutor Chris, but I think you'd make a good one!

[@DGQ1Q2]

Thanks, Chris for your video, super as usual, I will add some stuff. Hard to put all in one video. Motorways easily can take 90 videos. - Joining to motorway “Ideally match 60 Mph and keep a good gap with the other driver in front joining too, a lot of them stop, drop the speed go nervous, etc so keep a good distance plus that will allow you to match the speed before joining. Why 60 Mph, Lorries do 60 Mph. Check and match the speed, do stagger formation, and do not wait last moment to join, some places have hard shoulders others do not at the end “No be the cheese of the sandwich”, do not wait last moment to merge. If you join and “any other vehicle changes their speed or direction” on the motorway in lane 1, you need to improve how you are joining. “You are doing it incorrectly”. That simple. Vehicles on the motorway have the priority no you join. If you have a dash camera front and rear, that will help you a lot to improve your skills. - Before OVERTAKE, must comply with 3 rules. 1. - Is safe to do?, 2.- Is it legal?, 3.- Really worth it? - Changing lanes is “overtaking”. Check mirrors, is it clear? “Indicate on time minimal give 3 blinks “Light orange flashing” minimal 3, the average driver maybe will see one of them” check the blind spot moving your head over your shoulder” is clear, change lanes. Turn off the indicator. - Drive ideally in a staggered formation. DO NOT DRIVE SIDE BY SIDE with other road users. Special with the elephants “Lorries”. - Keep in Lane 1. After overtake. Does not matter if you are in Lane 3, is safe to do you can return to Lane 1. Softly. Not forget the T.U.G Take Use and Give. Now if the motorway is busy it is 100% legal to drive in lane 2 and lane 3. No problem. - Keep a minimal 2-second Gap when the tarmac is dry and good visibility. I keep 4 seconds. Improve the gap in rain etc. More info in Highway Code. Remember to keep a safety bubble gap not only in front but with the vehicle behind too. Like the video of Chris explained. - Do not take slip road “the exits” last moment like from lane 2 or 3. Do not cross over solid chevrons. - If there for example a sign of national speed limit 70 Mph, but the Signals and variable signs above each lane of the motorway indicate in red circle 50 Mph, “you must obey that sign and after that sign your speed must be = or less of 50 Mph. - Tailgaters “yes on motorway” especially in Lane 3, improve your gap in front. “Do not press the brake pedal, to turn on the red lights”, the bad driver behind with “EGO issues” will misunderstand it. Simply drop the speed, and improve the gap in front. “Now you need to take care of yourself and the “bad driver behind” so your bubble gap in front must be bigger, find a safe gap and return to Lane 2 when is safe to do, beware the bad driver can undertake you any moment especially when you indicate and move to lane 2. >>> Tailgaters must be in front of you. Not behind.

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Absolutely superb content, thanks for taking the time on this and sharing on here, really appreciatted.

[@R04drunner1]

Superb inputs. Only one quibble: I would talk about the limit point as "matched" (I.e. travelling at the same speed as your vehicle) rather than "static". To me, when using limit point analysis on cornering, a "static" limit point means the car is moving towards the limit point which is not moving (hence "static"). I learned useful stuff by reading your comment and I'm qualified to IAM Masters level, so absolutely superb and I am going back to reread your words again!

[@R04drunner1]

As promised, I just reread your comments and I found even more to think about and agree with. 🙂👍 Sounds like you were trained by a police instructor!

[@bobinator17]

Cheers Chris, nice vid for the novice motorway driver. I think it was about a decade ago now that Fixed penalty notices where introduced for "lane hogging" From what I've seen it hasn't really changed much, there will always be the fool doing 50-60 in the middle lane on a clear motorway, which is dangerous and frustrating.

[@Olivarus238]

Great video! I've read a lot of the comments, but not all of them. In this and your 'Box overtaking' video you are always checking your nearside mirror before moving back after overtaking and that is so important in order to avoid cutting up the vehicle that you have just overtaken. I think that you should stress this as much as all the other aspects, because so many overtaking drivers end up cutting across the nose of the vehicle that they have just passed, instead of checking their mirror to ensure that they are sufficiently clear before moving back to the left.

[@lordbyrom100]

Love your driving ability ,I really enjoy driving and take a pride in doing my best , safety,consideration,anticipation,and general rules of the road .I’ve been driving now for just over 50 years and I know I will never be as good as all the emergency services .I do my best to assist in the best possible way when there is someone with flashing blue lights .In my opinion you are all in a class of your own and do a great job ! Please carry on posting videos. I am still wanting to learn more and your tips are very helpful …stay safe !

[@Richard_Barnes]

Very good info yeah, thx Chris! 👍🏻 I don't know why I still hate it when someone is so close behind. My mind is like "what if I need to brake hard, you're gonna turn us into a 3ft tin square when you hit us" and I do feel pressured by them.

[@Dave-dm7vt]

GREAT video, Chris! Lane hogglers drive me insane (pardon the pun). I like the section about picking gaps to feed back in after overtaking a vehicle. Me, when I I return back to a lane after overtaking, I make sure that I can see both head lights clearly and then I know I can pull back in safely and not affect the the overtaken vehicle. Be interested what you think of this. Please keep the driving videos coming, great work.

[@ianflint4610]

I would recommend you leave a little more distance before pulling in. You are potentially only a couple of car lengths in front of them so effectively removing the safe braking distance of the car you have overtaken as well as reduced their visibility considerably.

[@delllbooy]

Great video. The trouble is the already decent drivers who have a thirst to improve their driving are the people that watch this type of content. Mr white van middle lane hogger and the Prius driver are the ones that need this stuff but they’re too busy eating crayons at home.

[@fredwest2234]

Great video Chris; better than some posts by driving instructors!

[@chrisl1797]

Tailgating. If you can only fit one imaginary car between you and the car in front you are tailgating. If you can fit two imaginary cars between you and the car in front you are still tailgating.

[@R04drunner1]

At 04:52, worth mentioning the car going past in the outer lane (Lane 3) and that you checked he was not coming back into your target lane (Lane 2) as you moved out from Lane 1 for the overtake. Most near misses I have seen on motorways are when one car moves out from lane 1 into lane 2 while another simultaneously moves from lane 3 back into lane 2. Two cars in the same place at the same lane at the same time does not end well. At least you did check, but worth a specific mention!

[@pgcsec]

Never Clever. Think that will be new phrase going on from now. Interestingly a long time ago I had driving lessons and took my test in Scarborough. A long time had to pass before I got to do any motorway driving. Living in Glasgow as I did for 17 years, you learn to live in a motorway city and use all the points you have raised. Thanks again.

[@BerraLJ]

I often see people joining the highway doing like 55 kph when the speed limit is 80, in a lorry i have a bit of issues moving easily or accelerating out of the way, cause a lot of frustrations.

[@chrisl1797]

2:21 here is the nub of the problem - say it loud and clear - FIND A GAP TO JOIN. Well that presumes people on the motorway are leaving you a gap to slot into. If you are on the motorway it is your responsiblity to LEAVE GAPS for people to join. If you don't expect problems!

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

Loving the instruction videos.

[@fletchsrv]

Great video, useful for anyone recently qualified and long-in-the-tooth drivers too. Would love to see a video of yourself and Ashleigh Neil on a blue-light run, now that would be a good one, may well suggest it on his channel.

[@paganrandomizer9849]

love the commentary, its all true stories what you were saying and real scenarios, thing i hate is people that drive so close to you!

[@David_Crayford]

Thank you for the great content. I think most of your viewers already care about driving and will find this useful. And, logically, those who don't care about driving will not.

[@Tblpeps]

Hi Chris, I love watching your videos, you can almost see your decision making. If you don't mind I have some questions for you. 1. Do you have the same blue light training that the Police have or is it a Ambulance run thing. the reason for asking is you drive quite high performance cars more in-tune with what the police normally drive. 2. how often do you have to re-validate your blue light driving. 3. How easy do you find it to go from high speed intense driving to becoming a paramedic/doctor when you arrive on scene. 4. very rarely in your video do you hear any radio comms or updates, Is this done to allow you to concentrate on the drive. Finally stay safe

[@stevesmith7530]

When joining a motorway, a speed around 55 on the slip is often ideal. The heavies that tend to occupy lane one are limited to 56 max, sometimes as low as 52. Standards are so bad, I often refer to lane one as my VIP lane, it tends to be practically empty, and often faster moving. Not at all unusual to be able to do 70 in one, an empty two, then three & 4 trundling along at 60. People who sit in outer lanes are effectively making the motorway narrower, preventing use of inner lanes to make progress. Not so keen on using "braking distance" to describe "follow distance". The follow distance is based on reaction time, and similar for all, where the braking distance varies tremendously by vehicle, hence we get "Only a fool....."

[@caitiesith]

This was super useful, thanks Chris! I remember being a mix of annoyed and anxious that my test didn't include any motorway work and that I'd have to figure it out on the move after passing. Still think it's silly, many years on - I figured it out but it wasn't fun! While a lot of it came naturally (like keeping to the left-most lane), there were bits of the video like the change in lane markings when a lane is splitting off the motorway that would have been so useful to know.t on the move after passing. Still think it's silly, many years on - I figured it out but it wasn't fun! While a lot of it came naturally (like keeping to the left-most lane), there were bits of the video like the change in lane markings when a lane is splitting off the motorway that would have been so useful to know.

[@ZX_64]

love the video I wish more ppl will take your advice

[@nigeleaton5715]

Oh the ones who pull up and then hover on your shoulder. Love them....

[@chrisl1797]

You should see the M65 commute I do every day. Lorry in lane one me 3 seconds behind it unable to get past it because everyone else is in lane 2 (of 2) approx 3/4 of a second apart... all of them nose to tail like that for nearly 6 miles.....

[@jonpowell9011]

When joining a motorway I don't understand why people don't match their speed, it actually makes the join easier.

[@billferrol4202]

Any chance of mirror imaging the rear view? It makes you look as if you're driving in the US

[@omega19uk]

If that is your work car, Chris...I'd have put the rear blues on and watched the guy back off into the middle of last week. 😃

[@R04drunner1]

Tempting as it is, Chris knows better than to try that! Immense self control these emergency response drivers have!

[@omega19uk]

@@R04drunner135 yrs ERDT and instructor I'm retired now from the FB..... I can tell you it's done and always will be..a quick 2-second burst of the rears and they back off It is a lesson learned for next time. because. they don't know who they'll tailgate next time.

[@photosbyernesto9621]

Very interesting and informative; great lesson! Here in Australia we get taught freeway/motorway driving by our parents, friends, or if you're lucky, by a proper driving instructor. Unfortunately, when I got my licence, we weren't tested on motorway driving, and I don't think that's changed. Motorway etiquette over here is horrible!

[@dereksmith9876]

Brilliant. As I said before, I enjoy these. What about motorway driving and planning ahead so that you are (as best as possible) always staggered compared to the other traffic?

[@roysmith9733]

Thank you Chris. I had always hoped, that after nearly 50years I was doing the right things and seems I probably am. I drove a lot on Germany and they have excellent lane discipline. One thing that maybe should be emphasised is not pulling back from the overtaking lane directly alongside a lorry, possibly into their blind spot, and also sitting at speed alongside a lorry either - am I too cautious?

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

6:47 I wouldn’t have undertaken the lorry there, I know you’re on the left side of the edge of carriageway road markings and you’re leaving the main carriageway but that is a very dangerous place to undertake as the vehicles next to you to your right could realise very late due to poor planning and poor observation that they need to get into your lane to exit the main carriageway so they could panic and suddenly and dangerously move into your lane.

[@chrispop99]

One point that your commentary alluded to, but didn't specifically mention, is the need to plan much further ahead on a motorway than on a normal road. I see many instances every day of other drivers failing to do this, and having to make very late changes to speed, or position on the motorway.

[@R04drunner1]

Agreed. Excellent point.

[@123MondayTuesday]

Great video!!!

[@qwerty-cg7hv]

I know the stretch of the M25 that you were on only too well, how the heck did you manage to find a time when it was so quiet? 6AM on a Sunday morning?

[@insidiousmaximus]

we used to have great standard of driving in this country. We all know why its gone downhill, just like all the other high standards we once had.

[@johntoal9449]

How do you resist not switching on the blues when someone is tailgating! 😁

[@qwerty-cg7hv]

He probably wants to keep his day job :-)

[@markm-ci6rj]

My bugbear are these that immediatly go into the secon lane upon joining the motorway and especially a duel carrage way

[@robertadamplant]

Some more great driving.

[@richardhunt1384]

I think the general standard of driving has go down, some drivers aren't as clued up or (possibly) don't care about the other drivers around them and as long as they get to where they need to get to then that's all that matters. I see this daily on my commute to work where National Speed Limits (yes I know it's a limit not a target!!) and drivers will sit doing 40mph when the road is clear ahead, visibility is good and progress can be made and they simply sit there in their little world and yet when I drive past them at 60mph I get daggers and flashed for my irresponsible behaviour. Amen shall get off my High Horse!!! 😂😂

[@Crucial54321]

to answer your community question, flip the camera so its what you see. I was watching the back camera and rear window on your inner camera and got confused when you were going onto the motorway, even though i knew it wasn't flipped

[@aumenarys]

It seems that you are driving in the US haha, no one seems to be moving back into the slowest lanes :O To me, it seems that in France we are a lot more disciplined in that regard (except Paris obviously).

[@R04drunner1]

True. Lane discipline in France is far better than the UK.

[@graemepatterson]

it's true and then you see people joining the motorway at low speeds (In Northern Ireland people that have passed within a year can only drive at 45mph max for the first 12 months, which is f*cking stupid) - it's just Dangerous.

[@R04drunner1]

I live in Northern Ireland and I agree. Displaying R plates should be enough. The other day I came across a disturbance in the traffic flow on the M2 Northbound just outside Belfast. When I got up close, I could see it was being caused by an R driver going at 45 mph along lane 4 of the M2 just before it split off into the M5. I felt really sorry for that R driver. He was sticking to the rules, but doing so made life very dangerous for himself and for the other road users around him. If I was a cop, I'd turn a blind eye to R drivers doing 60 mph or so on a motorway

[@williamfence566]

Over the last number of years lane hogging has increased to the point that it now the norm. We can't educate so it's time to legislate . Make undertaking legal as they do in the states so that all lanes are available for overtaking

[@MrYodaone902]

what do you do if you match the speed on the slip road but there's no gap

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

Me personally i would just stay in the left lane and pass, Wouldn't undertaking be safer than changing multiple lanes again and again. I only ask this as where i live we don't have 4 lane highways at best maybe 2 lanes.

[@MattDvc]

Motorway lessons should be mandatory. They keep changing laws but keep omitting this. Also people who should watch videos like this are least likely to do so.

[@aumenarys]

Wait... You don't get to drive on dual carriageway in the UK when learning to drive? They are kind of the same as a motorway, aren't they? or is something lost in translation (I'm French)?

[@Alan_Clark]

Learners are allowed to drive on dual carriageways in the UK, but not on Motorways.

[@gregamericano1605]

I have 1 singular question. Why do you as EMS drive in an unmarked car?

[@AM2K2]

Thanks for the video Chris - have you thought about getting one of those wireless clip on mics? I did crank the volume and it was fine but maybe I'm going deaf!

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Good shout and I'll give that a go, thanks

[@ianmason.]

@@ChrisMartinEMS I've got to agree with AM2K2's remarks. Not only was the sound patchy but the levels were inconsistent too, if the editing software you're using has 'dialogue levelling' or something similarly named turn it on. It won't fix a bad microphone setup but it will make it a bit better and will make a good microphone setup even better still.

[@nigels.6051]

You could have commented on the meaning of the longer white lines when you overtook the white van at 5:15...

[@MeSleepy172]

This is common sense, sadly lacking from most (all) drivers...

[@Daytona2]

Instructors who don't teach their clients on dual carriageway slip road joining, are ripping them off and behaving negligently. Since ~90% of the population lives in urban areas, such a road is within reach for most of the population.

[@drainbamms]

Your rear camera makes it look like you're driving on the continent, which makes it difficult to appreciate how the forward facing and rear facing videos link up. Could you flip the rear one so it's a bit more intuitive?

[@steverussell9947]

Great vid, but can you flip the rear view camera so it makes sense.

[@_Steven_S]

1:57 and the Internet has just gone into a meltdown 😯

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

Why, what happened?

[@alanshelly7068]

Do a blue light run to buddy from Alan in Lowestoft buddy 👍 😊

[@user-ge6dy1ru6x]

Why can UK not include motorway driving ( not dual carriage way ) in their curriculum? It is mandatory in germany, incl first aid and night driving, and would help pressure off poor English NHS. SUVS have a lot of blind spots, poor eletronic monitoring cameras even less human eyes monitoring what is happening around them. Also, that silly L plate motorbike fraternity is already breaking Highway rules before they have a full licence. Not much LEARNING happening there. 😅

[@Chris-hy6jy]

The number of people who don't understand basic lane discipline is very annoying. Keep left! It's not difficult.

[@josyms7849]

Would have been good to mention how far up the road you should be looking i.e as far as possible, rather than just looking at the vehicle immediately in front of you.

[@user-ge6dy1ru6x]

As HGV driver i see most near misses caused by poor observations, poor differential speed ( slow overtake, no courage to pass traffic on drop lane to left when allowed ) , poor slip road acceleration / deceleration and merging, poor positioning pooe choice of speed . Ans sat nav drivers who have no idea where in the big wide empire they are with their little head and big " auto- obesity"- disproportionate sized vehicle for intended use.. 😅

[@Giraffe1100uk]

The people that should watch this are the least likely too.

[@ViiRuse]

Hi

[@user-ig1xo3om2x]

WVM is clearly a member of the Centre Lane Owners Group (CLOG; agent noun for individual member CLOGie),

[@markgr1nyer]

This video REALLY confused me.....An Audi driver using lanes properly, leaving appropriate braking distances and using indicators. Head blown lol

[@David_Crayford]

TBF you can find good and bad drivers in any vehicle. Be it an HGV, bus, van, golf cart, police car*... It's the driver, not the car. *Police cars sometimes get stolen. 🙂

[@WayneTulip-zm9gw]

11:19 that’s a very poor lane change, don’t check your mirrors signal and change lanes all at the same time, check your mirrors, indicate, wait a second or 2 and then slowly change lanes.

[@nigels.6051]

9:30 - Your speedometer saying that you are at your speed limit is no excuse for not moving over. Your speedometer is unlikely to be showing accurate speed, most don't, and different vehicles have different speed limits, some even have exemptions from speed limits! You may have been correct in not moving over, but your speed and your speed limit should not have been a consideration.

[@sososgosmacko]

He is talking about not moving over, because there is no safe gap. He talks about it for a minute or two. Have you tried watching videos while paying attention? I do recommend it, they make the videos more enjoyable...

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

Good video Chris. Like others have said, fully qualified driving instructors can take learners on motorways in their dual controlled car. The issue though is geography, lots of areas don’t have motorways. I’m near Manchester so am lucky to have a big choice of motorways I take my learners on.

[@emamotorbiker]

Explaining things everyone knows from driving lessons. Bad mind-set or no mind-set al all. Only if there is police around people "remember" how to drive (and ride) properly. It's a shame!