Bad UK Driving Vol 287

[@the_Monkee]

You should report the phone users. Punishment should include and not be limited to seizing and crushing vehicle, unlimited fine and lengthy driving ban! Sick of idiots using phones while driving.

[@leegrant2316]

How sad that the maker of this video has such poor command of the English language that he needs to use so many expletives beginning with F. .had to turn off pitty it could have been a good video.

[@CloneCaptainHowzer]

Before you criticise anyone else's use of English (and by the way, "fuck" is an English word), sort yours out first.

[@suziforester]

@leegrant would rather criticise the video than the poor and dangerous drivers contained therein. Tells me everything.

[@Sali8two]

@@leegrant2316Yet you watched the video. Be grateful and like the video and stop whinging.

[@malgf4145]

@@leegrant2316 Speaking of command of the English language, you misspelt 'pitty', it is PITY ! How sad 😂😂

[@andreashaynes3346]

A lot of queue jumpers and rule breakers there Tony. Frustrating how so many drivers get away with alarming manoeuvres. Take care and many thanks for sharing with us 👍👍👍

[@Andrewwhite-zt2zj]

They have always been with us - and always will - Best to ignore and get on with your day.

[@lyndylou752]

I will never understand why people in expensive cars are incapable of operating blue tooth in their cars.

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Did you notice the car at 8:44 - cuts across the lorry form lane 3 to the slip road !

[@purplegary]

Actually I think it was in lane 4?

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

@@purplegary possibly right - 3rd or 4th lane, still a stupid stunt !

[@jjharson7344]

I was looking for this comment as I would have mentioned it too.... if you hadn't... well spotted.

[@_Kelly3125]

Illegal plates on the Merc too

[@Gigie2Z]

My late mom always said they got their license from a Cracker Jack box.

[@minigamers1255]

I’m sorry for you loss I’m sure your mom made loads of people laugh with that joke

[@briantinker7290]

Don't forget headlights are directed slightly towards the nearside so that when you park on the wrong side of the road with your lights on, that will increase the amount being directed into some poor oncoming drivers face. Lets go crazy and just park facing the right way.

[@shardlake]

Dazzling oncoming traffic is also an offence - not that I have ever seen anyone prosecuted for it.

[@VoidedVoidedVoidedVoid]

Here in the Netherlands you are allowed to park also against the driving direction/on the other side of the street when it is a street with 2 directions. In Nederland is het toegestaan om tegen de rijrichting in te parkeren, zowel op de rijbaan als op parkeerstroken of de berm. Dit betekent dat je je auto aan de “verkeerde” kant van de weg mag parkeren, mits je daarmee de verkeersregels niet overtreedt en niemand in gevaar brengt

[@alanclarke4646]

Revolutionary idea!😂😂

[@ytr8989]

Looks like that instructor answered our question of why people drive that way. 😂

[@JohnSmoleskis]

My current pet peeve is idiots using their main beam duing all the time!

[@dombat]

This and tailgaters

[@stephencope7178]

And fog lights. . .do these people have problems seeing when it's dark???

[@em0_tion]

It's like you have a candid camera and you know I just made me a cup a tea and sat down to upload a new video for me to watch! 🤣😂 Fvcking love it! 👌🤗😘

[@andrewwilson3448]

You should report the Mercedes driver for mobile phone use and bad driving. Also to the DVLA for illegal spacing on the number plate

[@callumnewman4871]

I bet that ambulance has probably gone to really bad crashes and yet nearly course's one

[@AlmostLastJedi]

The woman in the Mercedes had an illegally spaced number plate as well, that’s 6 things she’s done wrong. That’s 3 points for speeding, 6 points for using mobile phone. Also up to £1000 fine for the number plate as well as the DVLA confiscating it. I’d love to be a cop sometimes and watch them cry as I report them for all 6 offences 😆

[@ytr8989]

The 6 points for phone usage doesn’t seem to be much of a deterrent.

[@bazwdm9354]

Nor the illegal registration plate on the Merc. H008DDA. Illegal plates just mean that the driver doesn’t give a s**t about the rules of the road.

[@robindeath7568]

You could also argue that without active patrol enforcement 6 points is verging on a paper tiger

[@roblewis226]

I was in lane 3 of the M1 North bound as it passed under the M25 in a 7.5 ton Iveco. The engine cut instantly, no warning, just dead. It was February, rush hour, dark and absolutely freezing but I still made it to the hard shoulder even though it was uphill. It was the coldest night of the year and I was close to hypothermia before I was picked up.

[@brucethomas5123]

Strangely relaxing watching your videos from my lounge room and enjoying the unresponsive abuse you hurl at other drivers ,I would love to see you do a video whilst driving in Kolcata in India ,it would be hilarious .

[@edwardkrarup8816]

That Lane after the Dartford crossing I use that all the time I see so many people going across those solid white Lines. I've even had cars inside the tunnel crossing the lines

[@draconia1336]

I have a question that I would like to ask you all 😺 Why on earth are the new cars indicators SO SMALL now? you cannot really see them during the day and it feels like they aren't indicating!

[@shardlake]

Totally agree, the use of LED seems to have have some car makers take the piss on indicator sizes, and the shitty front LED headlights that are poorly positioned and too bright.

[@alanclarke4646]

I was following one, it had light clusters either side by the bottom of the rear screen, but the f*ing indicators were tiny things in the bumper! How the F is anyone supposed to spot them , when you're looking in the area of the brake lights that just came on? Absolute madness.

[@coffeeflavouredapples]

12:28 he was that close to the wagon in front thee collision avoidance system kicked in. If you look at the way the DAF suddenly drops like the suspension has collapsed that's the system taking over

[@smilerbob]

Was going to comment the same...automatic brakes on, reset, continue

[@michaeledmondson5100]

I've only driven on the M25 once. Scared the shit out of me. All the other motorways I've used have a majority of competent drivers. Not the M25. I estimate that 80% of the drivers on that road are either mad or beginners without L plates.

[@zetectic7968]

The burke in a Merc that can't afford hands-free. On the BBC website there was a video a day or 2 ago where a driving instructor had driven into a flood & had to be pulled out the window! I wouldn't want to pay him money for lessons.

[@nobbybrown8056]

The standard of driving in Britain is terrible now, I see manoeuvres like these every day up here in the east midlands. I just let them get on with it, slow down and look out for them later on in hedge bottoms.

[@evosticky121]

If you’re caught on your phone CAR GETS BURNED☠️☠️ and your made to watch 👀👀😎

[@bustersw1760]

You`re assuming the Merc driver had a licence. Certain areas seem to have a "communal" licence, shared by everyone. The trouble with the van broken down in lane 1 is moving it. In that situation, I`d be tempted to hammer it on the starter to get it to the side. The trouble is, as usual, nobody will let him cross the slip.

[@lovrito2008]

Sadly, most newer cars (and vans) require you to press the clutch down or they won't start

[@delboy1727]

I figured that was why he was stuck in that lane. Even if he had a bit of momentum when his engine quit, if he had a load of traffic queuing inside of him, he had no option of moving to the left to get off the live lanes.

[@lovrito2008]

@@delboy1727 Yes, this is one important reason why you shouldn't undertake

[@delboy1727]

@@lovrito2008 I don't think the guys to his left were undertaking, I think they were queuing for the slip road, and were nose to tail because of how much traffic there was.

[@lovrito2008]

@@delboy1727 Yes, this can indeed happen in a queue and in that case there's nothing they could do about it. It's very likely this was also the reason the van couldn't move to the shoulder - maybe he didn't have enough momentum.

[@plbingham]

@8:45 was an interesting dart across the lanes between truck to exit the motorway!

[@stephencope7178]

This heavy stuff should be back on the railways!! 😡

[@drivingwithlee6550]

Another great video as per usual always look forward to your videos

[@kevinbrewis6014]

love the put downs and also love the way you said exit not eggzit, cheers, keep em coming

[@markclayton8417]

The Sainsburys tanker, the orange sign said 3YE 1203... thats Petrol and Diesel, 3Y 1202 is diesel only

[@adrianstreet8330]

Adr driver?

[@markclayton8417]

nah, used to work in petrol stations taking tanker deliveries@@adrianstreet8330

[@robertpayne4033]

The UN DG number on the Sainsbury lorry was 120x (couldn't make out the last digit), which are all flammable liquids. The lower numbers (1, 2, and 3) are fuels, so most probably it would have been 2 or 3, diesel or petrol.

[@smilerbob]

A few times I have seen stranded vehicles in a live lane and the majority of the time it is severe mechanical failure preventing the wheels from turning, locked / broken differential or seized drivetrain. A few times it has been a simple flat tyre where someone refused to drive on it but we do need to give the benefit of doubt occasionally that it can't move. This one appears they tried to move as they are close to entering lane 1 and at an angle so I suspect that van isn't going anywhere until recovery can lift and shift or drag the van away 👍

[@Learnerslancashire]

clip one, another of my pet hates dazzling oncoming traffic when they're on the wrong side of the road. and then they flash you for telling them!!

[@davidwoodhead7736]

3YE Petrol. in case of fire 3= Mist or Foam, Y prevent ingress to water course, E evacuate, may explode if memory serves from when I was a 'Retained' Fireman

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

I know I said last comment, but, approaching a roundabout, if I don't know where I'm going, I will always take the outside lane,. That way, I can go all around the roundabout, having figured out the signage, and make my correct exit safely. No cutting, no blocking. The worst it leads to is feeling a little bit humiliated, in front of myself (because no-one else is paying any attention).

[@thelondondashcam]

That's fine and makes sense but most people who get in the wrong lane won't go around the roundabout but cut across everything to get to their exit.

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

@@thelondondashcamI know - impatient dickheads, usually in German cars, but often in Vauxhalls, Fords, Skoda, Volvo and any other make you can think of (except Saab. Having said that, I drive a Saab, and was behind a Saab last week that clearly had no clue how to drive, so even the intellectual drivers have their occasional idiots).

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

Last week, I went to a sleepy town in South Wales for a beard tidy up (yes, you read that right). Limited roadside parking is allowed, and I spotted a space opposite my driving side, and I snatched it. All the time I was in the "salon" (a posh word for a barber) I felt guilty that I had parked facing oncoming traffic, and this was broad daylight. I have no idea why people feel the need to do it in the dark and have their lights on.

[@InBodWeTrust]

*Some* cars will automatically put the lights on - at least the DRLs - when warming up. I know you can manually turn them off, but that assumes you're actually in the car - some cars (especially EVs) have apps which allow you to remotely turn on the HVAC; this tends to wake up the BCM (Body Control Module) which thus turns on the lights.

[@lovrito2008]

But on every car you can turn on only the side lights when they're parked. I think it's a legal requirement. Side lights won't dazzle other road users

[@InBodWeTrust]

@@lovrito2008 You've either misunderstood or haven't properly read my comment. IF you have a car (e.g. an EV) that allows you to remote heat/cool the car, this will (in many cases) turn on the lights, at least the DRLs. I know this happens with my own MG4. If you're using the remote function then *you're not in the car to change the lights setting* 🙂

[@lovrito2008]

@@InBodWeTrust Yeah, I understand what you mean. Actually, couldn't the manufacturer allow you to control the lights in the app as well? But even in that case, it's still your responsibility and you shouldn't even park facing oncoming traffic in the first place.

[@InBodWeTrust]

@@lovrito2008 I certainly agree re. not parking facing oncoming traffic. I was merely offering a suggestion as to why the lights might have been on and bright, and the driver being unaware of it. 🙂

[@dombat]

Never been a fan of the M25 but the A3 junction is insufferable these days. The queue jumpers make it slower and more dangerous for the rest of us as you say

[@paulr4279]

That death wish bike was an illegal EBike as it had a throttle.

[@StevieboyLondon]

I've been on the Redbridge Roundabout so many times and see so many idiots on that roundabout especially when they come out of Redbridge Lane East.

[@22whizzo56]

Hi Tony, the tanker will most be carrying petrol or diesel. I 6:57 6:57 It's got Sainsbury's on it because they deliver solely to Sainsbury's filling stations.

[@MrLunarlander]

It'll be petrol - the Hazchem panel is 3YE 1203. Diesel would be 3Y 1202.

[@suziforester]

You need to replace the T in tanker with a W

[@22whizzo56]

Ha Ha - you are dead right, of course!!

[@mildertduck]

It surprised me that there were cars passing the broken down van on the inside - surely the vehicles in that lane should hold back and assist the broken down vehicle?

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

Final comment on this video - driving too close. I was on the M4 in Wales last week. For 1.5 miles, I wanted to move over to the left for my exit. For 1.5 miles, traffic was following too closely on my left, and there was literally no gap. For the record, I didn't try to force my way in, I carried on and pulled off at the next available exit, and found another way back. Annoys the tits off me.

[@informatimago]

The matter transported in a cistern on UK roads with a red lozenge and a 3Y/120 code is likely Ammonia solution.

[@karenwalker575]

Heathrow wrong laner on her phone also had an illegal number plate.

[@susanwassall361]

The plates clearly read HOO8DDA, which DVLA & MID have no record. Only if you change the 2nd O to a 0 they then come back with HO08 DDA.

[@Stu81]

​​@@susanwassall361 it's the lack of a space between age identifier and random letters that makes it illegal, the format is always to read the first two as letters then two numbers then 3 letters.

[@susanwassall361]

When I was growing up in the 70's the Police didn't take kindly to Vehicles being parked on the side of the road at night facing oncoming traffic(especially unlit roads). Something to do with requiring headlights to pick up the reflection from red reflectors?

[@jjharson7344]

@10:04 I see this all the time on my commute home.... I go through the tunnels every night, some people just don't care about the rules anymore. and @13:10 - no one takes that roundabout correctly.... you need eyes up your backside on this roundabout, plus due to it not being in a very friendly neighborhood - don't expect courtesy to be given here! it's the old Redbridge roundabout in East London, the people that drive around here are used to driving in countries where you do not require a licence to drive...... I swear they just close their eyes and floor it when they see a any sort of gap. it's a ruthless roundabout indeed....

[@dominicpolglase-uz9zs]

Please consider having a holiday in Cornwall and Devon. We' ve got wazzocks and plonkers on our roads too. You'll have a great time getting footage and you can get some edible treats, IE pasty, cream tea, Hevva cake , saffron buns . Nom nom.

[@415volts]

8:40 - If you look closely you can also see a classic lane 4 last minute to the slip road manoeuvre from the blue car too.

[@Ezekiel_Burton]

I deliver for uber eats also on my road bike. I tell you, too many idiots doing this job who ride around on illegal throttle ebikes, cutting up traffic, hopping pavements, running lights when traffic is flowing, not even stationary! And a lot of them are here on tourist visas, can't read or speak english at all, working on accounts that aren't theirs and the account owner takes a cut then pays them in cash/transfer to their international account. Needs a crackdown, and the illegal ebikes need cracking down on too. Some of them can up to 30-35mph on just the throttle with high acceleration, can't give that to people who don't even have licenses or insurance.

[@Tank161185]

You know what they say Audi and BMW drivers have their own set of road rules 😂😂

[@minigamers1255]

12:45 how ironic, an ambulance almost causing it to be x6

[@Pulpdiction1999]

The learner at 16.30 - I was going to disagree with you on a couple of points, firstly learners need to get experience of driving in all circumstances, so didn't really have an issue with them in the outside lane, they have to learn, then I also thought there could be a right turn ahead, so might be getting ready for that, being prepared. Then I saw them cut across the lane and thought that is exactly why we have p!ss poor drivers on the road if that's what the teachers are telling them is acceptable.

[@mattlad6935]

German prestige run to their own rules. Something us regular serfs should NEVER forget!

[@alanclarke4646]

My spelling of prestige greatly differs from yours: I usually use the letters " A R S E H O L E"!!😂😂

[@paulreed5077]

I was distracted at 2.00 min mark by that aircraft suspended in mid air and had to rewind the clip.

[@lycian123]

15:20 I´m a keen cyclist, motorcyclists and driver. That guy was on an ebike, the devil´s spawn. Rules shoukld be 1: Pedestrians always first. 2: Cyclists 3: Any car under 500 kilos. 4: The rest. 5: Convicted terrorists 6: ebikes

[@MultiBadger32]

I have some sympathy with the wrong lane problem at London roundabouts - if they're not familiar, it can be hard to know early enough where you need to be, from a navigation perspective. And satnavs often direct you to the wrong lane.

[@samhenwood5746]

Thanks London Dash Cam 🚕👍😊

[@coffeeflavouredapples]

Lets count the fuck ups from the berc in a merc 1. Inappropriate use of lane entering the roundabout 2. Que jumping 3. Inappropriate use of the lanes on the roundabout 4. Driving without due care or attention 5. Illegal number plate As far as I'm aware a UK number must contain at least one number and 4 letters also it must have a space before the last 3 letters R1 SAM not R1SAM

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

the Sainsbury's lorry - far too close to the car in front. You were better off behind him.

[@chrishar110]

How is that guy still alive? LOL. He is just lucky mate, just lucky.

[@MichaelGreen-x5q]

Boogie’s Boogie’s 😂 tanker driver probably owned an Audi.

[@lonewolf4215]

I wouldnt ban idiots like this from driving but anyone who accumulates 6 points or more on their license would only be allowed to drive Peel P50s, Reliant 3 wheelers and the messerschmit 3 wheelers, if they want bigger cars they have to their test again

[@katied102]

I have a Toyota that's 1 year old and unfortunately the lights can not be turned off! They only turn off when the car is turned off

[@robertbate5790]

Houdini didnt die, hes riding that bike. Lol 🤣🤣

[@Zodliness]

At 13:20 The lane markings at Gants Hill roundabout may as well not exist. 🤔😉

[@ghtqwrrt871]

That was REdbridge roundabout

[@Zodliness]

@@ghtqwrrt871 And I was referring to Gants Hill roundabout, a stones throw away and just as bad as others like Gallows corner, but I suppose you're just visiting to comment on any potential errors! 🤔😉

[@alanclarke4646]

Hi Tony. 3YE 1202 is diesel fuel.

[@Bogmore1]

The Merc (2nd clip) also has an illegal number plate.

[@christinacrouch9711]

I had to explain the “Mad Shit” lane at the M3 junction to the other half. I think you can guess which lane and why I called it that, but he realised it’s best to stay well away from the lane nearest to the M3 slip road after being caught out a few times by people stopping to jump the the queue.

[@ericaleak3170]

Is it just me or, or does that Sainsbury’s lorry driver look like he has a phone in his hand and is looking down at it?

[@45H4W]

The hazard code on the tanker is for diesel.

[@asdandy148]

When looking at the sainsbury lorry you missed the car splitting ghe two lorries to get on slip road at the last minute

[@garymoores9248]

Just goes to show... You Can't Teach Stupid !!

[@Oligodendrocyte139]

That’s a petrol tanker. Can’t quite make out the last digit though.

[@Steve_7867]

Looks like UN1203 so yes petrol.

[@IainDavies-z2l]

Why must they hold their phone all modern cars have carplay you can still use you phone even if it's in your pocket.

[@richardsonkinnear8031]

LED headlight are the worst thing ever to be fitted to cars. They BLIND other drivers and They DO NOT project a beam of light so drivers cannot see a damn thing 500mm past the bonnet. Old Halogen globes would project light FAR ahead even on Low beam and were practical. Manufacturers going for cheapest option and not the most practical.

[@beverlyhenderson188]

I bought s brand new electric car not a Tesla, first. It literally stopped in a lane on M40. Nothing I could do. Scary. Before anyone says it did have charge.

[@ablestringer9063]

Redbridge roundabout is always good for a laugh. As for that cyclist at Hither Green though ffs.

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

As for broken down vehicles, I may be wrong, but don't electric vehicles just stop? Not like ICE that will give you going space when something conks out.

[@KevinD_33x150]

6:35 3Y = Avoid contact with spilled or released material, 1202 = diesel or heater oil. Topped off with some very unprofessional driving. He should know better than to tailgate.

[@mohammedpervez]

Prefect timing just made samosa yummy 😋 and watching London dashcam

[@EffMTee]

The miore organ donors we have the better tbh. The is a shortage at the moment.

[@ianemery2925]

The correct name for the cyclist is "FOD" = Future Organ Donor; if he survives the week, he should buy a lottery ticket, after that manoeuvre. Ré the broken down van; I have had a situation where my fuel gage stuck and I didnt realise I was very low on fuel; when it finally unstuck itself and gave a low fuel warning - I made it all of 5 m before the engine cut out. Bearing in mind, the reserve tank was HUUUGE and I normally drove another 60 miles with the empty light lit before refuelling (2.5 GALLONS from low fuel light to empty tank)

[@the_Monkee]

As a cyclist I despair at your comment. Sure there are lemmings who think rules of the road don’t apply, but then there are drivers who feel the same.

[@ianemery2925]

@@the_Monkee You HONESTLY think that cyclist is going to survive a year?? and that referring to him as what he is mostly likely to become is wrong?? If it helps, I call bad drivers and motorcyclists the same - an acronym I picked up from the voluntary ambulance service that is widely used amongst emergency service personnel. I correctly called FOD on a BMW driver dangerously overtaking on a blind corner a few years ago; sure enough, 15 minutes later I came across his lifeless body in the remains of his car - wedged under a HGV on another blind corner.

[@the_Monkee]

@@ianemery2925 that cyclist is a danger to himself and other road users. Most of those delivery drivers/riders are. A bit of common decency and awareness would help them massively.

[@nathan260575]

Nice, but I would go with road fodder. Future organ donors, don't even realise.

[@suziforester]

The Monkee has been triggered

[@evosticky121]

The drivers are Shiite the roads are Shiite..there NEEDS to be far far harsher penalties for mobile phone use man…to get rid of these fandango’s off the roads.Makes me so ANGRY watching your vids man..but your patter is superb man👍😎keep giving those bar stuards what for 👍 all the best 👍

[@smilerbob]

Did you miss the car going from the outside lane to take the exit at 8:39?

[@noelwilde]

It is actually illegal to park with headlights on.

[@Holycurative9610]

We all react to stupidity in different ways and if posting a video helps you cope with the stress of having to put up with said stupidity good on ya... For those who say LDC is road raging, you should think about what road rage is, I once saw a man jump out of his car with a tyre iron in his greasy paw and start smacking a car with it. Why? because the car had tried to merge in turn but the idiot with the tyre iron didn't let it so the car beeped. The idiot got 6 months in prison and banned for 3 years, that's road rage, shouting at a stupid driver is letting off steam and frustration, it ain't rage!!

[@minigamers1255]

8:43 there is los a car that moves from the first heat lane (lane 4) to the inside slip road?

[@joachimb4321]

The ambulance in Vol 287, decided to cut in, in order to cause an accident to get more clients.

[@BigDiasppointment]

9:17 Yet another dangerous Juke.

[@DavidNewmanDr]

Some cars and all motorcycles cannot turn off their lights. The low beams go on as soon as you turn on the ignition.

[@johndilloway9762]

Still does not make any difference, it is illegai to park on the wrong side of the road (facing the wrong way) at night.

[@JohnSusanSchofield]

So they shouldn't park facing the wrong way.

[@johndilloway9762]

Exactly@@JohnSusanSchofield

[@adrianstreet8330]

Not All motorcycles

[@DavidNewmanDr]

Sorry, all new motorcycles, not the classics.

[@davidhazell4054]

Petrol tanker, empty. Sainsburys don't have their own tankers, agency drivers

[@VoidedVoidedVoidedVoid]

6:51, 3 is the class ( flammable liquids). Not clear for me what the y and the E mean. Can be the packaging but i think extensive dangers. I drove class 7 ( radioactive). And the content will indeed be petrol 0r gasoline. i can not read the last number. 120. During the ADR course, you learn to drive defensive. That is not what this truck driver is doing.

[@smilerbob]

Illegal plate by looks of it as well at 1:36 🤦‍♂

[@danielwalker2613]

The fuel tanker at 6:46 : Why don't you just google 1202 and you'll find out what cargo it is transporting !! .... I know, but I'm not doing your homework for you.

[@andrewstorm8240]

7:41 you stay in a dangerous position

[@ytr8989]

He’s alive today, but who knows about tomorrow.

[@shardlake]

Typical Merc driver with a private plate... Sainsbury Truck - looked like 3YE 1203 on the Hazchem board which is petrol - shocking driving despite the extra ADR qualification he has to have to drive a tanker.

[@eliotheasman5378]

Put that light out

[@davidfry2093]

Devon and Cornwall Police will prosecute using dash cam footage submitted by the public, pity all forces dont.

[@MichaelWarren-ms6ov]

The only way to stay safe is to get a dashcam