Nice Driving #8 | Make Events, Non Events!

Rather than making situations that occur on the road worse, why not do your utmost to make them non-events
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[@geriatrictortoise8062]

Meet John! - John is considerate of all other road users, in vehicles big and small. - John consistently drives at a speed suitable for the conditions. - John is very much aware of his surroundings at all times. Be like John.

[@douglasm3386]

On behalf of all the cyclists, drivers doing things like in #15 are really appreciated, especially on a wet potholed lane like that where staying in the middle of the road is paramount to staying upright! Not all riders will realise what you are doing to help but we thank you!

[@ynotnilknarf39]

Absolutely, but unfortunately it's rare as rocking horse poop., the number of times I'm out and there are passing places and motorists just will not pull into them and then come past you so damn close, this is why primary position is important, not just to see further up the road but to dissuade motorists from driving hell for leather on narrow lanes. In fact when I do drive the missuses VW Fox it's almost the same thing, particularly when the other motorist has a significantly bigger machine.

[@collynkieranmclaughlan6983]

@@ynotnilknarf39 I'm a cyclist and a driver. I totally agree! Get this a lot where I live. More often than not it is the normal "you are in the wrong" German car culprits that help out in my area. I try my best to help out in situations but half the time people don't know what I'm doing for them to benefit.

[@douglasm3386]

@@collynkieranmclaughlan6983 @ynotnilknarf39 I certainly don't disagree with yourselves and I find it really dangerous and irritating how other road users treat cyclists on roads like this. I just think that every once in a while we can step back and be thankful for the few who do make an effort😊

[@tarikqirem2870]

Well said all 👍🏼

[@jgameruk]

As a driver and cyclist, I try to think from both perspectives when I'm on the road. Driving on the road like in #15 one of my thoughts would be "what if there is a cyclist or pedestrian behind the bend?". I adjust speed being ready. As a cyclist, if I see a stream of cars behind me I usually look for a place to stop and let them all pass (it won't kill me to pause for a few seconds). I do what the driver in #15 did as well when I see cyclists coming my way and there is not enough room for the cyclist to feel safe. Again, stopping for a few seconds won't kill me either, but what's more important it won't kill that cyclist. As a cyclist, I always signal (and it is so annoying trying to guess what a cyclist on the road will do) and look behind. I learned that establishing eye contact with a driver behind me makes both parties more comfortable. As a driver, I would like the cyclist to show me, he's aware I'm there so we can safely proceed with our manouvers. Many cyclists don't realize that overtaking somebody on a bike can be a stressful experience. We use roads together, we should learn to cooperate. Although, I don't know if I would develop these habits if I wasn't both a cyclist and a driver :)

[@gg44912]

respect to Will took the critism well and changed his driving; top man

[@Captain-Cardboard]

_"It's a one-way street."_ _"Well, I'm only going one way!"_

[@ProzYYnc]

Nice driving clips > Crashes and road rage clips It's so good watching clips like these, gives you an idea on what you should be doing.

[@crstudios4457]

Another point to mention about John's driving on those country lanes is how he was positioning his vehicle to give him the best available view at all times

[@MK-1973]

I know - I was wondering why there weren't any clips of Jon's in this episode and then we got to clip #15. I think he was secretly enjoying splashing in those puddles now the snow has melted :)

[@malcolm6951]

His view wasn't as good as the cyclists in the last clip!!🤣

[@VoxelLoop]

You learn with country road driving to take corners wide so you can see around them further, but always be ready to pull back in if there's a vehicle or something. It's also worth remembering that on blind corners there may be a cyclist, sheep, cow, whatever on the inside of the car corner hidden by the hedge. Always be ready to stop if you can't see the road ahead. (Yet somehow people fly around those corners like crazy people still!)

[@TPH250290]

"He doesn't have to have a licence to cross the road". I think that's coming in 2022.

[@musography6958]

Really? do you have any more info/source?

[@AM2K2]

@@musography6958 ...

[@Fullycharged64]

@@musography6958 r/wooooosh

[@ibs5080]

Too funny...as indeed has been some of the response.

[@dizzler82uk]

As long as they’ve had their jab

[@amyk9813]

Love how the lorry put his hazards on at 4:04 ☺️ shows these things don't go unnoticed! And great limit point driving by John, so important on country lanes

[@Jonc25]

Thank you Amy appreciate that.🙂

[@amyk9813]

@@Jonc25 most welcome ☺️ are you an advanced driver by any chance?

[@Jonc25]

@@amyk9813 No, mostly self taught. with some help from some defensive driving courses, this channel. And a few million miles. 👍

[@TheBendalina]

Guy moving the fallen branch in a defender well that's how we roll. Well done sir.

[@spodule6000]

This vid was nearly as chilled out as 'Ogmios school of Zen motoring'

[@PedroConejo1939]

Ogmios is awesome, I watch him for relaxation, especially the Purim one.

[@spodule6000]

@@PedroConejo1939 He's a genius of poetry too.

[@highdownmartin]

@@PedroConejo1939 I liv for dis shit.

[@andrewnorris5415]

That's how you feel if you drive like this, arrive at destination relaxed and refreshed.

[@turnbull321]

#10 - Land Rover Defender owner, enough said

[@matthewwhittenham7528]

Love these videos! Just seeing how calm and stress-free people can make situations which can otherwise result in an explosion of road rage or panic, really promotes the benefits of driving nicely.

[@moldometack9998]

I'm an experienced driver of 30 + years. I watch this channel every release and learn something every time. Your never too long in the tooth too improve your driving.

[@lb57508]

Im not only just thinking ‘what would Ashley do’ when driving nowadays, but thinking about what will enable me to compete with Johns (well-deserved) airtime on nice driving videos 😂👍🏼

[@davestreeter2]

I don't know if you'll see this, but one of the phrases I have always liked about driving is: "Let your courtesy be other's admiration". Nice maxim, which I try to drive by - mostly, but everybody makes mistakes.

[@ashley_neal]

Nice one!

[@jillp1840]

Fair play to Will. Look forward to more 'getting it right' videos from you on here! (I wish we could send some of the cammers from the dodgy driver type videos who send in clips of others without realising it's themselves who are the idiots, here to see how driving should be done)

[@1stwalker]

Nice of you to highlight the first clip

[@ashley_neal]

Well deserved also. Realising the need for change is difficult!

[@1stwalker]

​@@ashley_neal I agree, hopefully he sees this one!

[@SPTSuperSprinter156]

I would highly recommend anyone who doesn't grasp the pressures that emergency services vehicles are under to go and search "police stop the liver run" and watch the entire video. Good video as always

[@Will-it6ds]

Love these nice driving episodes, johns clips are good as always and loved the clip where the man got out and moved the tree, just shows that there are lots of good people out there :)

[@PolskiGamingIsHere]

Video was posted a year ago but hey ho. Ashley Neal content is Ashley Neal content at the end of the day. And hell was I not dissapointed once again. These are the people we NEED on our roads. Where it's calm voice "hey man its a one way no worry I made the same mistake" and moving on instead of shouting and flashing his beams. Fixing mistakes even if its not your fault and keeping as calm as possible. And just making the roads that slight bit safer. As said this video may be a year old. But god damn it was beautiful to watch and Kudos to all the drivers in this video who kept calm and made the road a safer place.

[@Blocksetter]

Only came across this channel after getting bored of the tons of dashcam accident vids. Can honestly say there's something here for all drivers, I've adjusted a few bad habits, and feel less stressed because of it. And I thought I was a courteous driver to begin with.... Your vids are always well worth a watch.... With Thanks for posting ...

[@ashley_neal]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@leesullivan1916]

Happy Sunday people... Remember what you have just seen next time you start your engine... 👍🏽

[@ashley_neal]

Very true!

[@MissSuicidalCupcake]

"It's not what you say, it's how you go about saying it" Thisthisthisthis! So often on the road, problems arise and tempers flare simply because of how people speak to eachother. A simple "it's a one way street, I've made this mistake myself" is much better than rolling down your windows screaming obscenities and calling the other driver names. If everyone could keep so calm and collected I think the roads would be safer.

[@LakesGeek]

I think it says it all that there's a tendency to assume the worst when someone wants a word. Understandable because, often, it's irate. But I've seen a situation of the car behind flashing lights and honking etc, pull over, "the hell's your problem?" ... "I just thought you might want to know your brake light's stuck on" (I can't remember the exact issue but something like that).. "oh! s**t sorry, thanks mate"

[@amybarker9672]

I applaud the driver for how he handled this situation. I am a new driver and I recently went down a one way street the wrong way (long story short - I was going to a car park, didn’t know the area, my satnav said turn left so I did upon seeing a car park, and entered a one way street the wrong way), as I was driving up the wrong way street, I saw other cars driving the other way, I thought “oh Christ am I going down a one way street the opposite way” but as I had this realisation, a car pulled up beside me and said “it’s a one way street”, I said I didn’t know the area and I apologised and he started shouting at me saying “I should know” (also to add I have P plates on my car to inform other drivers I will make mistakes). I completely owned up to my mistake but how the other driver handled the situation made me extremely upset as I’d hate to upset anyone in any way, and this was 5 minutes before my job interview so you can imagine I was crying right before (maybe I need a tougher skin but because of how aggressive drivers upset me, I am always polite and considerate to other drivers). If people make a mistake fair enough to tell them but other drivers have no excuses for being aggressive or yelling at someone or whatever. It’s horrendous how other drivers treat others on the road. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind

[@anglaismoyen]

The worst is honking though. I can be calm right until someone honks, because that's like a loud, mechanised "f*** you". I agree though, and I wish honking didn't trigger me so much.

[@highdownmartin]

Clip 6. What an arse! Similar thing happened to me the other day, narrow country road we’d both stopped and i waved the other. car forward , then round the corner comes a Volvo awd and overtook me and drove straight between us. The other car slowed up as she then went by and we shared our wtf opinions. Which was nice!

[@thedoctor007dfw]

I must say Ash that it is very rewarding when I plan ahead and avoid some sort of issue. I don't always get it right but I have become more proactive with my efforts since watching your videos and when I do something well, it's like in those computer games where it says achievement unlocked 😂👍

[@eddyrourke5514]

I am a very nervous passenger but found John's driving very relaxing.

[@MrFluteboy1980]

I try to so hard to drive like this...but I've only been doing it for a year, and it's tough. I find myself trying to anticipate situations and it doesn't go the way I expect and end up coming off looking like a bit of an idiot! hahaha. You have to be constantly switched on and aware. it's so easy to zone out and just become a bit robotic on the roads. This will seem a bit weird, but maybe a video on maintaining concentration might be good - like, do you play mind games with yourself to keep yourself aware? Do you chew gum? What are your strategies?

[@georgecromar4094]

Techniques like looking or creating situations where you don't need to signal or practicing acceleration sense help us with concentration. But may be you're not planning fully in the beginning. You shd consider joining a ROSPA/IAM group. They help us with stuff like tht and it is mostly the advice that Ashley is offering in these videos.

[@DashCamHull]

Honest opinion, you're probably over-worrying. I do it a lot. If you're at least actively thinking about improving your driving, you're already better than most! :)

[@ianhares9476]

Hi Michael. A couple of great suggestions already here. However, Do you give yourself a constant running commentary, either out loud if it helps or, just an internal monologue if that’s easier? Call out all the road signs and markings and what it might mean for you. Call out the mirror checks and speed adjustments based on what you’re seeing and do the same with the regular mirror checks you’re doing every few seconds. What are the people behind, in front and at junctions joining your road doing. Does it match what they should be doing, what will your response be if not. Essentially, all you can do will be to slow down a little, or a lot. Stop, in a good place and be ready to move again soon as you can or keep going at an already slightly lower speed as the problem clears ahead. Always working to keep space around your vehicle. You could try a commentary on the clips shown here or elsewhere. Have you watched Ashley’s ‘how to drive like a driving instructor’ series yet? Reg Local, also on KZbin is an ‘advanced driver trainer’ and, in my opinion, has a great commentary style. Please keep up the good work though. Slowly but surely we can make a difference!

[@MrFluteboy1980]

@@ianhares9476 I have watched his instructor series. I really enjoy the commentary and there are some great lessons in there. His most recent one on signalling I think was the most important one he's done in ages. It encompassed not just signalling bit everything from position in lane, to speed, braking. It was a bit eye opening (but at the same time, so obvious) to realise how much every signal you are showing, consciously or not, impacts on everyone around you. I like the commentary idea. Sometimes I drive and talk myself through situations with the radio off. When I'm driving my partner though, it's more challenging to do that because talkimg to myself as if I'm alone with her in the car is a little bit weird!! Haha

[@highdownmartin]

You’ll get used to it and it’ll be less of frontal lobe strain. You’re doing alright cos you’re aware of the need to keep learning. Good call

[@Thomas_A_H]

Great examples! Dang, KZbin, why can't I like this more than once?

[@aimeebeacham6801]

It’s great to see there are some good cyclists out there. As drivers, we often misjudge their sensibilities and courtesies when they’re on the road

[@joshr3739]

I really like these nice driving episodes, I'm a massive supporter of making events non events. If you're actually paying attention wehen driving it's not hard to do but it helps the flow of everyone involved so much better! Sometimes it's nice to just know that some people do actually care about how they drive Good job Ash, and to everyone who send clips in :)

[@lazyoldmanathome7699]

I came across exactly the same situation a few years ago. The cyclist was approaching from my left on a steep hill. I estimate he was doing over 20 MPH. I could see that no way was he going to be able to stop to give way to me. So like Will I slowed to allow the cyclist to pass in front of me. Suddenly the cyclist shouted loads of abuse because, unbeknown to me, it was his plan to whip behind me as I passed. He suddenly moved into the middle of the road at exactly at the same time as I prepared to give way to him. I was very upset about the abuse. I could hear him still swearing from several metres away. He had no idea of the dangerous situation he had created that he blamed on me.

[@JosvanderLelie]

Brilliant episode. This is what the priviledge of using the roads is all about.

[@TarikM2C]

2:15 to 2:20 Ashley says its something we don't see too often, as the cammer goes by a parked R34. What a beauty

[@ZacsDashcam]

When you get a 'top draw' from Ashley ;) Seriously though these videos are great in so many ways, thanks big man.

[@MrSonicAdvance]

Driving in an alert but chilled-out frame of mind really improves journeys. Of course, not being in a hurry helps.

[@TheTimberwolf01]

In town and city driving situations you can use your surroundings, like glass in shop fronts to even see around corners. My driving instructor told me to roll down the window just a bit to hear what's going on around me better too.

[@buchan448]

ive been watching youtube vids scince atleast 2009 ad have to say this is the first ever nice dashcam vid i have ever watched it was quite refreshing .

[@chrisward925]

Great content as always Sir Ashley of Neal

[@filipbardsley2755]

Clip 11 is incredible! I watched it 3 times before I saw signs of the ambulance.

[@sahhull]

Most folks when they are driving, are still pedestrians and only look ahead as far as they would when they are walking or not much further. Whe are the only thing on the planet that can break their natural speed limit.

[@paulashford7811]

Yeah very good driving skill there by John! Shown great anticipation skills for the unexpected. A good driver allows things to happen to them. not forcing situations to Occur through mindlessness. Great driving to see this👌

[@cw2126]

Funny that at the end 🤣👍👍

[@maxmaxwell3787]

Clip 11 is a perfect example of the advanced driving technique of using all possible information available including reflections in windows etc. Excellent example of information gathering and instinctive decision making. Could have been the difference between someone living or dying.

[@highdownmartin]

CLip10. That why we drive Landrovers. Cos we’re better than everyone else. Or maybe just used to never being able to be in a hurry

[@grahamnutt8958]

Although there were examples of poor roadcraft exhibited here, I'm glad to have seen so many great examples portrayed here; plus an explanation/analysis. Clip 1 basically set the tone; very much a change from the earlier clips that were showcased. Will (?) has clearly improved. Credit definitely due there. We wouldn't expect an upload of 'good driving' without seeing Jon in the mix somewhere. His road positioning and speed really are exemplary. My overall thoughts here are that we need more drivers like this as too many let their egos get in the way. Thanks to everyone whose clips were featured 👍

[@Jonc25]

Thanks Graham! and a well thought out comment.👍🙂

[@bs7157]

brilliant clips. if only others would drive as careful as this on our roads.

[@proptart7933]

Clip 4 gave me flashbacks 😭 I was in a similar situation to that learner on a lesson once, except I was towards the right hand side of the left lane (so, turning right). Somebody to the left of me pulled all the way up to the giveaway line. I couldn't see to the left, they couldn't see to the right. They just expected me to go. I couldn't creep forward to see to the left because roadworks were immediately in front. 🙃 I considered reversing a bit so they could see at least, but just as I was going to do so, they turned anyway. Not fun *at all*.

[@andrewnorris5415]

All good. I especially liked the holding back at the junction when turning right so the car turning left could see and get out. As Ash said it helps both.

[@MK-1973]

Wonderful set of clips with lots to learn from each of them. Thanks very much Ashley and contributors for sharing.

[@marklittler784]

Like i've said before its about cooperation coordination and consideration.

[@MrCooLOTron]

it's great to see more examples from john's good driving MVP!

[@groundzerorocks]

This saying "Make An Event, A Non Event" is super useful. I'm starting to find that I'm applying it to my driving as well as my life in general. Thank you Ashley Neal, Top Man

[@MrJonboy]

8:06 i knew i would eventually see a clip from my area! Good job!

[@robinclayton8284]

#10 , it was a long long time ago, but i still remember when, heading into wales in a hired MK1 Vectra there was half a tree in the road, dozens of cars in front of it skirted it on a blind bend. We just planted the car broadside, hoped out, lobed the foliage over the barrier and cleared the road . Caught up with the other traffic in no time despite the tendency of the vauxhalls dynamics wanting to put us in the ravines of the valley road..

[@laurensdejong6149]

Ashley, this series is the best one on your channel. It shows people what to do. Some videos in your Analysis series are better but this series is consistently good. I'm not a fan of the Fails because it doesn't show people what to do, it just highlights what not to do. Keep giving us more of this stuff, there's not enough of it in KZbin. Thanks.

[@grahvis]

Had I been the first cyclist and was daft enough not to be prepared to stop, I would have waved the cammer to go on ahead. Often done what the second one did, I hate that feeling of pressure you get knowing you have a large vehicle grinding along behind you. On the road I often used, even the buses will pull over to let a lorry passed.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

I agree re the first cyclist clip, we all make mistakes, it wasn't the worst thing in the world and at least they acknowledged their error and pulled up so as not to exacerbate things, but I'd probably think I'd rather have the motorist in front given I might have peed them off. As much as the lorry driver wasn't right up the back, it's still intimidating for many even at that distance, ATEOTD we shouldn't have to feel we have to 'get out the way' and if the situation makes anyone feel intimidated/pressured then it's the environment/road set up and other road users that are making you feel that way, plus of course past experience of far too many doing it all very wrong.

[@grahvis]

@@ynotnilknarf39 . It wasn't that I would feel intimidated, it was when on the narrow trunk roads where I live and I would just be going fishing, knowing the roads meant I know how far it would be before a lorry could overtake me.

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

The anticipation at 6:40 is probably also a good example of observation and local knowledge - the road your viewer turns onto is Claremont Road in Newcastle, which runs between one of the main hospitals and one of the main roads.

[@markbranson723]

About 6pm outside my local sorting office, a line of Royal Mail vans. Every single one of them, old and new, had gashes/dents/scrapes in the bodywork. Shows the general standard of driving of postal workers.

[@MG-cp8xk]

Non events shows your passenger's and the other road users your skills. Also makes your insurance cheaper.

[@Alan_Clark]

If they notice them! Subtle things like easing off the gas to slow down slightly might go unnoticed.

[@TheBendalina]

What a nice and warm feeling this video gives you. Something to aspire to.

[@500cake]

John and Ashley have moved in with other, and things are going well!!😂😂

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Good work everyone. Nice work Will.

[@CED99]

Oh that mini driver is lethal

[@Grahamvfr]

Great point at 2.30, especially with learner car.

[@RealButcher]

Brilliant, we need more of this. Thanks man.

[@kevinirlen3539]

already familiar and also learned a lot.. thanks Ash

[@initialyze]

It's nice to see these examples of good driving rather than having a constant diet of crash, bang wallop clips. If everyone could drive like this it would be great. It is also amazing how driving like this sometimes confuses other drivers, who can't understand why you are not barrelling along at or above the speed limit, regardless of conditions or potential hazards 🙄 The van overtaking the HGV and bike on solid whites was a prime example.

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

Lovely to see these examples of good drivers! I just wish I could see more of it in reality though... Starting with myself ofcourse. Cheers!

[@joonaknuutinen5540]

this intro always tickles my ears :) E: outro even more..

[@JohnSefton]

Ashley, It's nice to see you pointing out all of these correct road situations that are doing such good for all of us drivers that really care.The sad thing is that there seem's to be more of the impatient & recless type these day's & it's only getting worse.I am talking about the ones that become absolute monsters when they get into their cars.I had a grype about cyclists riding on the pavement ,until i last rode my bike on the road,which was about a year ago.There are far to many Iresponsible drivers now.

[@alanwatson7560]

Fine example of corner cutting at 8.18.

[@blueluny]

This should be shown on tv

[@seanquinn5634]

Enjoy your life. Exit the rat race and move into the calm lane 🙂.

[@Cenotaff]

I love these vids. I'm a delivery driver myself so see all these situations, time after time, especially the country lanes in Wales and Shropshire. I'll have to invest in a dash cam and share great stuff people do and unfortunately the bad. Always looking to improve my own driving at the same time too. The ability to remain chilled like, Ashley after so many near misses, day in, day out is one I hope to achieve but it's difficult when these fools risk you not going back home to your family that evening.

[@andymcpandy2128]

A great tip I was given for country lanes by a police instructor (I was on the "you done fucked up course")...if your view of the road is closing you're going too fast, if view remains the same you are at max appropriate speed, if your view is opening, you can speed up (with caution obviously) It's the method he teaches for rapid response driving but transfers really well especially on lanes you don't know. I'm sure Ashley knows this method, I may not have explained it well...would be great if he could do a little demo of what I'm rambling on about.

[@andrewstorm8240]

Yes non driving events - although they never make dashcam video channels

[@johnbower7452]

What on Earth is that bike? The one at the end; I've never seen anything like it.

[@johnny2hats330]

He's on his way to clown college

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Sure i've seen something called tall bikes before, no idea why you would want to ride one on the road, same with Recumbents.

[@BaldMancTwat]

It's a penny-farthing.

[@ollieb9875]

@@BaldMancTwat it's not, but it's certainly as tall as one! People make these things for a bit of fun. A couple or few old steel bike frames and a welder you can build this. I saw one made out of a bed headboard, like railings. Looked like a right nightmare to control 🤣

[@woutervanr]

You can look up "Colin Furze" on here and see him build one.

[@MK-1973]

Speaking of 'it's nice to be nice'... RIP Murray Walker

[@ashley_neal]

I'll second that

[@MK-1973]

@@ashley_neal ... and HERE COMES Ashley Neeeeaaal in the black BMW with the distinctive alloy wheels ... tremendously exciting as he negotiates Liverpool's roads ... just LOOK at the fresh paintwork gleaming on his newly repaired front passenger door... he approaches the line ... slows to anticipate the traffic lights changing to red ... AND LOOK AT THIS ... HE'S BEING PASSED BY A TAXI JUST AS THE LIGHTS ARE CHANGING... OH MY GOODNESS THE TAXI HAS GONE THROUGH A RED LIGHT, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!

[@kyledoab7675]

1:47 Always appreciate a Lil' Peep listener

[@bbz.119]

Wish more people could be like this

[@2830jonas]

Yes, clip two is from Denmark. It is Copenhagen center, with Tivoli on the oposit corner to the right...

[@Harrod200]

I've generally considered speed on country lanes as safe if you can stop in half the distance you can see. I'm not sure if that's a rule or where I've picked it up from, but it seems sensible to me.

[@grahvis]

And not do the speed down a hill that a young woman in a Volvo towing a horse box containing two ponies did when she saw a bus coming the other way. Though there was a fair distance between her and the bus, it was still not enough to stop, especially as it had been raining. A curious feeling sitting in a bus watching a vehicle coming towards you for several seconds and knowing it will not stop in time. Ever seen how fast a bus driver can jump out of his seat and run down a bus.

[@PedroConejo1939]

Country lanes can be treacherously slippery as well as having nasty surprises hiding around the next bend.

[@highdownmartin]

The extra distance is for the moron heading towards you who’s travelling faster than he can see to be clear

[@TheAlanSaunders]

Thank you, Ashley! John is the antithesis of the aggressive cammers that we mostly see on KZbin! I have been driving for fifty five years so I am no 'Boy Racer' but I still like to 'take chance' on speed limits, i.e. +10% +2mph (GPS Speed!), even occasionally >60mph on country roads but mostly 30 - 50mph according to conditions. On congested motorways / dual carriageways I have 'brake checked' a tailgater but without reducing my speed, a quick dab on the brake pedal with my left foot usually reminds them that they are too close and I also would like to be doing 70+mph. I refuse to give way to vehicles (usually 'white vans) that aggressively threaten my low value '07 Clio but if they signal their need and wait patiently I will hold back and let them into my lane whatever they are driving, from a rusty old Transit to a Bentley. I will continue to heed Ashley's wise words and hope to become a better driver! OTOH, careful, considerate driving during this C19 crisis is even more important than ever. Even a minor incident could involve recovery services, a serious incident rescue services, both involving more miles on the road and therefore a greater chance of further accidents. A major RTC will increase the workload of our already busy Ambulance Service and hospitals.

[@mrblablablabla]

Really some next level planning skills in this one. I learned a thing or two. Cheers!

[@neilyoungman9814]

Clip #4 (visibility) reminds me of a somewhat different situation.I was turning right onto the A2 from Shepherdswell, before there were lights at that junction. I pull out into the gap in the central reservation. The guy behind me pulls out into the same gap, on my left, so I can't see what's coming on the dual carriageway, then waits for me to go.

[@busog97641]

04:59 *Brilliant* comment: "Just remember, he doesn't have to have a license to walk across the road, but you do to drive on it"!!!

[@CaptChaos1964]

The guy moving the branch was a Defender driver, we’re all helpful like that!

[@amybarker9672]

1:50 I applaud the driver for how he handled this situation. I am a new driver and I recently went down a one way street the wrong way (long story short - I was going to a car park, didn’t know the area, my satnav said turn left so I did upon seeing a car park, and entered a one way street the wrong way), as I was driving up the wrong way street, I saw other cars driving the other way, I thought “oh Christ am I going down a one way street the opposite way” but as I had this realisation, a car pulled up beside me and said “it’s a one way street”, I said I didn’t know the area and I apologised and he started shouting at me saying “I should know” (also to add I have P plates on my car to inform other drivers I will make mistakes). I completely owned up to my mistake but how the other driver handled the situation made me extremely upset as I’d hate to upset anyone in any way, and this was 5 minutes before my job interview so you can imagine I was crying right before (maybe I need a tougher skin but because of how aggressive drivers upset me, I am always polite and considerate to other drivers). If people make a mistake fair enough to tell them but other drivers have no excuses for being aggressive or yelling at someone or whatever. It’s horrendous how other drivers treat others on the road. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Learning a lot

[@BaldMancTwat]

That's pretty crazy at 6:50 you can actually notice the flashing blue lights of the ambulance on the clouds in the sky.

[@johnbower7452]

@8:16 he did flash though, tsk tsk.

[@ashley_neal]

He did!

[@lozyoung4110]

Nice corner cut by the van too 🙄

[@joshwilliamson3428]

Clip 11 is Newcastle just outside Quilliams tea shop. 😊

[@koppadasao]

4:23 I recognize that bus stop. Just outside Kristiansand, Norway

[@SD-oi9gr]

Nice people in addlestone. They do exist!

[@davidrumming4734]

Where I live there’s a mix of country lanes and fast A & B roads. I don’t like the country lanes, because most drivers aren’t John. Loads more 🚴 around now compared to 2019. Surprised we haven’t heard about an uptick in accidents involving cyclists.

[@nitramluap]

Its called 'empathy' and it's not just missing on our roads. It's why so many countries are in such a mess right now.

[@FSMadness]

BIG UP JON THE DON!

[@timothydraper6626]

This video sets me thinking that I need to be more aware once I pass my driving test than as a cyclist, given the potential for a car to cause damage to others.

[@PolskiGamingIsHere]

100% more aware. I am slowly learning from patterns on how to see if something is about to happen. Obviously, not the biggest necessity but it helps at the end of the day. Just yesterday I had to tell my Dad to slow down because that biker was about to pull out in front of him. He has 30+ years as a driver so he knew anyway. At the end of the day it all comes naturally. Currently still learning to drive but remember this. If you're from the UK that 99% of electric scooters have no respect for road users. Since those things have come out more than 7 times in my 12 hours of driving. Hope you pass mate!

[@LakesGeek]

I wonder how often John gets tailgated or gestured at for doing the right thing (given that it often involves delaying things for a few seconds).

[@PaulB-justme]

The thing is with driving is that we ALL make mistakes sometimes! However, these mistakes are not helped by other drivers going full-tilt Mr (or Mrs, Miss etc) Angry, sounding the horn, accelerating towards the problems and swearing out of the window! If more drivers were like these examples then the roads would be a nicer place to drive! 🙂