Rainy day overtakes - 999 response

Out in the rain and the camera did a good job about tricking as to light conditions as it was quite dark... the internal light switched to infra red at one point.
Bit of decision making around the overtakes and how these can be made easier with some simple positioning and aid of the other road users.
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[@rustydusty2992]

Very considerate Chris not wanting to deafen the road workers.

[@Paws4thot]

I wouldn't have cancelled the noise myself; I'd rather they heard me coming than I might have to make a deviation because someone stepped into the live lane.

[@rustydusty2992]

@@Paws4thot But he did not cancel them until he had passed the red and and made himself visible (Blues and by waiting until he was in the lane) so why then deafen them. Risk low

[@TonyWhitley]

Having been in an open car when the police car behind me turned his on as the lights turned green I appreciate his consideration - the most likely outcome was that I’d stall as a result of the shock!

[@rustydusty2992]

@@TonyWhitley Yes as they may not have been able to make progress there is no need for them to be on as responders we only use them as an when they help us to progress otherwise it can increase dangers (motorist feeling pressure to go through red lights etc).

[@Choober65]

It's almost as if everyone of those drivers was ACTUALLY paying attention. Some excellent awareness on the part of everyone in this video. Excellent drive too (as always).

[@Aperegrine90]

You always look so relaxed when you drive when I’m already tense just watching the videos! And then you have to deal with all manner of incidents, calmly, reassuringly and professionally. Huge respect to you and your colleagues.

[@wildlifewalkswithcountryge749]

Another super drive. These would make excellent training videos for learner drivers, on what to expect from approaching emergency vehicles.

[@AeroMad91]

Another great video Chris. The change made to the light block pattern is a huge improvement as well with alternating blues and dwell time between patterns now nill.

[@aquanick2001]

Never ceases to amaze me the range of other drivers observation skills........some very good.......some drive like Mr Magoo!

[@mostlyinterested1016]

It's amazing how absolutely excellent a lot of these drivers are and how well they anticipate the emergency vehicle but there's always a few that seem to have little awareness of approaching vehicles with lights and sirens. Those sirens are ear-piercing; you hear them, you should be looking for the lights.

[@deebee3466]

Absolute driving legend. In total admiration of your driving ability, thank you for another great video.

[@groundcontrolto]

Don't worry Chris, I'm local and that roundabout at 2:35 still catches me out occasionally.

[@davidkelly3705]

More great driving Chris in wet weather

[@123MondayTuesday]

Box Overtake is a new term, no idea what it means but I like it!!!!

[@dbracer]

He summarised it sd pull out and then accelerate. You pull out at about a matching speed to ensure a clear sight line past the vehicle you want to overtake, then accelerate to complete the manoeuvre. This allows you to duck back in if something coming in the other direction is too close.

[@JasonOPlays]

Looks like the lighting pattern had an update removing the brief period of no lights showing - looks much better!

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

Pretty good job by the public. 👍

[@zenobikraweznick]

Amazing video and skills, as always, thank you!

[@Psylaine64]

Seems everyone saw you early and I agree with others, the new light pattern is better but also the wet, darker conditions really make those lights 'POP' and they reflect off everything in the rain .. including the actual rain, meaning they can be seen for much further I think. I know I see them earlier as a pedestrian so assume its the same for a driver too

[@glennog]

Aww, and I love the motorway sections. It's like watching Moses part the sea xD

[@meme-ge8tq]

videos like this highlight how much more aware drivers of larger vehicles tend to be

[@YavorM-Yash]

In a larger vehicle your position is higher there for you have much more visibility. That's one. Second - because you're operating a larger vehicle, you have to be extra cautious because of its dimensions and to be more careful for the other vehicles and surroundings.

[@erikthewonderdog6522]

Thanks for posting Chris. Very interesting. We lived for years in Stevenage, then near Biggleswade before emigrating to Australia - it’s a good challenge to watch and see how much I can identify! 😊

[@type17]

Same here, for a few years in the 90's we lived in Harpenden and worked in Hatfield, so the second half of this video was a great trip down memory lane, with our commute home past Brocket Hall, Wheathamstead, and along the Lower Luton Road to Batford at the end of the vid. We now live in Waterford, Ireland.

[@MrJinxmaster1]

Do you think you could make a video aimed at helping motorists to get out of emergency vehicles' way safely and effectively? Using various short clips as examples of good decisions and/or bad decisions alongside a brief reasoning as to why such decisions are good/bad. Things like roundabouts narrow roads with poor visibility country and built up roads etc.

[@Cavalier_Steve]

I would also be interested in hearing your thoughts on this as well Chris.

[@dr-mn7ld]

That's literally what this whole channel is?

[@Happy-Seal]

I like the rainy response videos 🌧️ Good job!

[@drewhawkins8263]

I must say as a hgv driver myself the light set you have now is much better than the one before as you’ve always got blues showing

[@aumenarys]

Great idea to show the car at the beginning ;)

[@gorkarullan]

GJ men! Very good driving. Some times is very hard in this small roads. 💪💪💪💪

[@patoverend7395]

Great video as always chris 👍

[@nny9873]

I feel like the sirens being linked with the horn sometimes adds extra pressure to drivers because they think you honk at them. What are your thoughts on this?

[@cactusbase3088]

I think many emergency service drivers, Chris included, use a quick double or threble honk to indicate their appreciation of a particularly good bit of cooperation or good driving by the general public. Can sometimes be misunderstood as a reprimand and I am sure there are a small minority of drivers unfortunately that do use the honks as a reprimand.

[@Psylaine64]

the horn sounds as he changes siren as they are connected .. just that @@cactusbase3088

[@matthewpiper4328]

@@cactusbase3088 Beeping his horn is what turns his sirens on/off (also changing the siren sound), hes not beeping to say thanks to other drivers, he gives a wave sometimes.

[@dr-mn7ld]

The whole point of a deafening siren is to CREATE awareness and pressure on drivers to give way. Your comfort is not a consideration.

[@Bob18818]

You’ve gone black and white lol great driving

[@keval.p]

what were your thoughts around 6:41? approaching single lane roadworks, seemed very convenient no cars actually came your way

[@callum8286]

It's possible the road workers heard the siren and made both lights red?

[@lemoncake6957]

Someone needs urgent medical assistance. I think that warrents people bumping their cars up a kerb if need be but was not needed in this case.

[@AB-cs7vm]

If cars come, they mount the kurb. Simple

[@japitts2010]

Fairly sure that all "blue light aware" advice is not to mount kerbs.

[@ryan_custard13]

The lights changed to red + yellow just as he passed them. Very lucky timing

[@feynthefallen]

How did I not see this until now?!

[@davemaryon8286]

round the Letchworth 'longabout' LOL

[@robecolwell]

Would love a video of your new boot setup

[@lautoka63]

Does the UK not have a "Pull over and stop" requirement? This would ideally include where to stop eg. not just before a centreline obstacle.

[@David_Crayford]

That was pleasant. Good cooperation. My bias, but it's a nice area, although people driving can be from anywhere.

[@charlescahlmk]

In the roadworks at 6:54, I noticed that both carriageways were being held at red. Is this something that was done by the workers, or automatically, or did you just arrive at exactly the right time?

[@1obsessionafteranother794]

On approach, I think the “wait here” sign says the temporary lights are 4 way, so one the side roads could have been on green at that time

[@charlescahlmk]

@@1obsessionafteranother794 well spotted. I didn't notice that :)

[@tiggydorset9041]

At 5:00 would you prefer that the 2 vehicles slowed to almost a stop on that particular section, or would you have prefered they continue to drive at a steady speed but still hanging the side?

[@benfoxhall1095]

was thinking this too. I understand why they slowed (heard the sirens and thought they were helping), but for me its a helpful lesson to read the conditions and keep driving normally on blind/long corners with oncoming traffic

[@R04drunner1]

Nice work. Is the Audi more sure-footed in damp conditions than the previous Skoda?

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Hi and yes, I'm finding the Quattro set up really helps with the response driving and sure-footedness as my vrs was only FWD.

[@stevennorris5585]

How do you find the weight increase/ Audi balance vs the advantages of the Quattro system? @@ChrisMartinEMS

[@spiral9374]

I'd recommend not skipping the motorway part as most people would like to see the whole drive, but great video

[@15bit62]

I see the quality of UK roads has worsened considerably since i left 18 years ago. Do you have run-flat tyres to be sure you are safe hitting all those potholes at speed?

[@kempo_95]

The interior cam turning black and white but not turning back 😂

[@SuperTrooper98]

Love watching these POVs, anyone know of any other blue light channel on KZbin? great video as always Chris.

[@johnwayne2723]

There is quite a few channels on here that upload blue light runs but the best channel for them is Chris simply because of the access to vehicles he gets and the fact he can pretty much do what he wants, most blue light responders get made to delete them where as Chris is senior and seems to get a pass, just search blue light runs and there is a few channels that will come up that i watch, came across one the other day that uploads blue light content not as good as Chris but his runs are actual fleet ambulances not response cars except sometimes the odd RRV.

[@999markas]

Chris, great videos. Big risk at 0:28 where the white van pulls out - all his positioning suggested that he was going to turn right in front of you - and he does just after you passed. Not convinced he ever saw you! MaS

[@smokindatzazzaa]

disagree. the van held back and came to an almost complete stop. he also stuck to the left lane even though he needed to be in the right lane to turn.

[@robabob1001]

Does driving in dark and damp help at all with people seeing the lights better/earlier than on a sunny day? Also I guess people are hopefully driving more cautiously on a damp day.. Or are the benefits from that negated by you having to drive more cautiously?

[@rcpdfrfunnymoments9705]

any possible way we can get raw footage? no skips with the exception of muted radio (obviously hahha)

[@janipiot]

I wonder what happens if a radar camera catches you speeding. Do you get a free pass every time, do they automatically recognize the number plates as that of an emergency vehicle or do you get a nice letter anyway and then have to prove you were actually on a call?

[@billconiston8091]

Great driving as ever! How is the Audi? pleased with the switch?

[@Z0RDR4CK]

Is it just me, or do you recently keep an even greater distance from vehicles in front of blind curves, where you know that you won't overtake anyway and these drivers then don't need to make any effort to pull over to the right?

[@steveskipper6473]

Try watching these uploads from Chris with the theme from Police squad playing in the background, trust me you won't be disappointed!

[@Kytes93]

Hi Chris, how are your 19 inch wheels doing? XD BTW you mentioned that Audi's gearbox shifts too early, problem went away or still does that?

[@mattyking6141]

It’s scary I now compare all emergency drivers to Chris and some are shocking

[@wumpty93]

So Chris what's the maximum speed allowance you are allowed?

[@findthebadger418]

Most trusts operate at +20mph rule - nothing written in law though.

[@johnwayne2723]

Hi Chris, can i ask what position you are within the ambulance service? also do you ever watch other blue light videos and compare them?

[@findthebadger418]

He’s a clinical lead and APP-CC

[@PHILOMG]

Why do you cancel the siren? Like through the roadworks? Surely thats when you would need them most? Being considerate to the road workers surely can’t be the reason

[@Jim_86]

Hey Chris. What does the CMEMS in the lower center of the screen mean?

[@cornishman93]

Initials of the channel - Chris Martin EMS - would be my guess.

[@Glaiceana]

What does box overtake mean?

[@williamstrachan]

Going by the caption and what I've seen from some advanced driving instructors, it is where you move into the overtaking/oncoming lane early to get a good view of the road past a vehicle ahead (and give them and possible oncoming traffic a good view of you!), before accelerating to go for the overtake. If you accelerate first, you're closing down the distance to the car ahead and still don't have a good view past, so when you move across to pass you might instantly decide that you can't make that overtake, and you then have to move back over AND slow down hard, leaving you both slow and with a terrible view ahead. If you move over early though, and see that you can't overtake, you just move back over and look again when an opportunity allows you to, and your previous overtake attempt didn't compromise your next one!

[@Spitfire1988]

I noticed you made a note about the sat nav , is the destination sent to the sat nav remotely and are you allowed to deviate from the set route if you knew of a quicker route for example unexpected traffic?

[@wasp_senne]

I can't comment on the English system but I know that the ambulance in Belgium gets their destination to the sat nav remotely. They are also always plugged in when at the station because of the possible battery drain from it. Sadly I can't answer on the second part of your question.

[@SuperTrooper98]

On normal ambulances and police cars etc its done remotely to save time but on personal cars thats a interesting one, would imagine its the same? or else on every call he would have to sit inputting addresses into the nav not to mention most of the time he's dispatched on the move already and you don't see him pulling in or trying to input addresses so my guess would be remotely too.

[@findthebadger418]

@@SuperTrooper98there’s an app on work phones that work as an MDT - so mapping and information is all included

[@Demun1649]

How come you sometimes wear Greens, and sometimes Blues? Very confusing.

[@SuperTrooper98]

He's a paramedic who use green but he also does volunteering for charities who use different uniforms.

[@Demun1649]

@@SuperTrooper98 I knew what the Greens were for, I wore them for over 25 years. But what was the blue uniforms for? I know that seniors, attending a "Multiple Agency" shout, wear different colours.

[@SuperTrooper98]

Which video are you talking about? where does he wear blues? if your talking about his tops then he can wear whatever he wants when responding from home hence he's got a personal response car, a vest is far easier to chuck on when responding than getting dressed into a uniform, Chris takes calls even when he's not meant to be working.@@Demun1649

[@findthebadger418]

@@Demun1649no they don’t - he volunteers for a critical care charity who wear different uniforms.

[@Demun1649]

@@findthebadger418 Paramedics are "Critical Care" operatives at all times. I attended everything from RTC's, attempted suicides, MRT, murders, fires, gun shot injuries, heart attacks and failures, strokes, and, the most upsetting under-5s with Covid and other serious chest/lung risks, and we never changed uniforms.

[@mcgherkinstudios]

I see you have some gear strapped into the back seat - how are you finding the saloon Audi after the Skoda? Given how full your boot was with the old car I was surprised you went with a smaller saloon!

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

I like the Audi as a drive and handling but yes, retrospectoscope I should have opted for the estate/Avant version

[@chillies4156]

Cool 😎

[@st1nk1n]

I wonder if many people think the unmarked car is under cover police?

[@Jack-go4pq]

Love the POV's. Hope you dont mind me asking but what is your position in NHS?

[@findthebadger418]

Clinical Lead and APP-CC

[@jefflerner7526]

Chris, what do you mean by "box overtake"?

[@matthewclifton9145]

He says in the video… pull out for visibility then accelerate if clear.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Hi Chris, which is the better drive, the Audi A4 or the Volvo V60 ?

[@SuperTrooper98]

In what way though? the Volvo would be way better to drive and its bigger too but if your talking about looks and power then Audi lol.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

@@SuperTrooper98i specifically wrote “drive” Also the AWD Volvo V60 B6 Mhev is 300 bhp vs the Audi’s 200 bhp if it is just a standard S-Line Quattro

[@SuperTrooper98]

Whats specific about "drive" this could mean 20 different things when comparing cars? engine, gearbox, suspension etc your expecting him to pick you a car based on you summarizing it Each car has its pros and cons and each is better than the other at "driving" depending on what you mean! you want a sporty fun drive? pick the Audi, want a relaxed comfy drive? pick the Volvo. Obvious the Volvo will be the better drive for normal driving not a lowered Audi with sport suspension and low profile tyres, only reason fleets use them is due to power they can put out and how easy they are to work on and reliability...not picked for "drive". If you asked me if a Ford Focus or Lambo was better for "driving" i would say Focus, if you asked me which was more fun to drive i'd obviously say Lambo! can't just summarize driving.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

@@SuperTrooper98 How about you just let the person I was asking actually answer the question.

[@SuperTrooper98]

Lol you expect him to actually answer a question this basic? good luck.@@WhiskeyGulf71

[@rustydusty2992]

0.28 The white van overtake (with his wish to lane change by indicator activation) I would have said Chris was a bit fast but not knowing all the facts you might have been able to eyeball him and perhaps I did detect a very slight delay in his movement to change lanes.

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Good spot and it was subtle but when he pulled out, knowing he was intending to go right and round, he delayed the movement and ducked left again, that little delayed movement, so I was 'confident' that they had seen me.

[@rustydusty2992]

@@ChrisMartinEMS EX SAR and Ambo here but taking things a little easier these days with 4x4 response work and with RAYNET but 37 years in now but retired now so it's down to volunteering are you at the ESS in the NEC next year.

[@rustydusty2992]

Still watching Chris but your VIOFO color sensor packed up in the driver cam so hope you get your money back if it's faulty but it was just as you enetered into darkness so maybe just a sensor reaction but as it was a recent addition you never knoe (teething problems of faulty)

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Thanks Rusty and I am assuming it was the light conditions as it was quite dim out so i think it just moved into infrared mode when I went though the tunnel and didn't move back but will keep an eye on it, thanks.

[@rustydusty2992]

@@ChrisMartinEMS Seemed to stay in it though so do you have to reset perhaps as easy as just switching off the car ignition

[@703sam]

size of that pothole 7:17

[@samskleibrok2023]

Ouch

[@rustydusty2992]

3.50 Heard your slight groan Chris as the Tesla continued untill he had passed the start of the solid white line, yes should have stopped/ nearly stopped as he could well have done before then without slowing your progress and forcing your exemption to come into effect when it did not have to.

[@ChrisMartinEMS]

Some of this was my fault for not anticipating it sooner but think the road markings didn't help as I saw the dbl whites quite late.

[@rustydusty2992]

@@ChrisMartinEMSYear noticable by the holding back allways the best policy untill your sure.

[@Daytona2]

Sorry, what's a box overtake ? Google failed...

[@matthewclifton9145]

He says in the video… pull out for visibility then accelerate if clear.

[@t288msd]

These roads are sooo good compared to Surrey. So much easier to make good progress

[@cactusbase3088]

Cripes. The car takes a real pounding with the appalling road surfaces over the majority of this journey.

[@gary63693]

Can someone at Blackvue please gift Chris one of the latest dash cams for him to review. Don't like the Viofo. The quality is just not up to par

[@zenobikraweznick]

Me: (waking up, picking up urgent call from the project manager) Project Manager: The standup starts in 8 minutes in the office, will you make it ? Me: Challenge accepted!

[@gregg.d]

The two motorists at 5:00 - should you be able to issue a friendly letter to the RK reminding them about their obligations when they have blue lights behind them. Maybe three warnings and it’s a £100 fine to the charity of the emergency responders choice.

[@Jehty_]

What do you mean? At that time stamp both cars made as much space as possible. And stopping in a left corner isn't a good idea. So IMO continuing to drive was the right decision of both drivers.

[@dagwould]

The warning light array design, as on all British emergency vehicles is poor: alternating flashes are never good as they make distance estimation and tracking impossible and often misleading. There's no binocular constancy to form a baseline for observers and the lights mutually distract from each other increasing viewing drivers' workload and potentially their reaction time. Far better the array from Victoria Ambulance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6CWhnijq7-WpMk for the first 15 seconds. Also, an equivalent vehicle: a Kluger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnWTh2OZfaqdj68 the first 20 seconds, and: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epbNqpV3qd53paM . VicAmb has alternating colours, but the flashing is bi-laterally symmetrical and simultaneous for all lights. Tracking of motion is simple and the array has the high visual impact compared to 'christmas tree/dime shop' displays that don't give constant identification cues of the emergency vehicle location for other road users. They also make interpretation of a complex scene well nigh impossible, giving drivers a significantly increased workload in figuring out what to do and why.

[@craiggreer1647]

Too fast… 90mph in a 60mph section?

[@SuperTrooper98]

Speed exemption, can pretty much go as fast as they want as long as they can justify it.

[@craiggreer1647]

@@SuperTrooper98 Nope, not true. You can only exceed a speed limit by 20mph if you can justify it. There was also the crossing of a solid white line too. Blue lights or not, you’re not exempt from crossing a solid white line unless the vehicle is stationary, unless it is a bicycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle traveling less than 10mph.

[@rcpdfrfunnymoments9705]

any possible way we can get raw footage? no skips with the exception of muted radio (obviously hahha)