I know you probably don't mean it in No Harm but to be honest with you the stuff you laugh at is not funny could cause serious accidents which it will not be funny when it happens. don't pass this laughter onto your students as they will fail due to the fact people making mistakes on the road humours you. 😒😒😒 wake up mate
Ashley Neal I was abit angry cause I just watched the video for the 1st time. Iv been watching all your video's and now I get your sense of humour. you are an inspiration to people plus a good instructor👍👍 I forgot I left this comment otherwise I would of deleted it.
If you can see what it is, you're going slow enough to identify it and know it can't damage your car (For example this appears to be some black tarp or plastic sheeting) then it doesn't matter, does it?
Videos like this are honestly great. I appreciate that none of the videos show big crashes. I got very panicked when practice driving at home, and suffered a traumatic car crash last year which enhanced my anxiety for driving. Hearing you being calm and patient is very relieving, and the fact you understand your learner's anxieties and potential to panic in different situations doesn't make me feel so alone in my fear of driving, and the way you reassure their good driving is very easing. Thank you very much!!
It's easy to pass judgement when you aren't a biker, there's plenty of switched-on blokes who have CBTs, not just chavs on mopeds (squids). The L plates are almost meaningless on a motorcycle, I've had L plates for almost a year now and have to put up with the same crap that you do in a learner car on a daily basis even though I drive nothing like a learner.
Lordracula, couldn’t agree more, I ride a moped and I see myself as a sensible rider but idiots that ride like the one in this video give us all a bad name.
The first one was really something else. Still, I wish drivers in New York State had a tenth the lane discipline of U.K. Drivers. Clarkson was right to call it appalling.
@@gregoryashton I think it's because we know that the British ones are just being ignorant or purposely driving that way whereas we can just assume the bad American drivers just don't know any better 😂
When motorbikes get taught they’re normally taught the cut the corner if the junction is a tight on but they aren’t taught to cut by that much maybe around the first central line
0:26 What? What's the guy on the right side doing? That's a 2-way street right? Only one lane in the direction they're going. I was on the highway about 2 years ago and this guy kept hogging the overtaking lane, I was behind him for minutes, the highway was 2 lanes. I ended up undertaking him and looking behind me, people started doing that in a line. At least 10 cars followed me.
Should’ve used the audible warning instrument (just a short ‘beep’) in the final clip, they were clearly unaware of your presence and that is what it is for.
Ive been driving for 8 years now, Ive not seen anywhere close to number of people running lights as you come across. I live south London so perhaps its just the area. I cycle to work these days and since I have been doing so I am far more vigilant on the roads when riding and when driving. You have to expect cars to do the unexpected when cycling on the roads, Ive learnt the hard way by people opening car doors on me a few times now. Perhaps its a good suggestion for learner drivers, to cycle on the road too?
2:58 The initial move to undertake after those lines started was legal but didn't seem to be very cautious in making that manoeuvre, Would that be correct? This initial part of the clip was what I was querying about in the undertaking driving tip video, just thought this was interesting showing up in a video after the query. Obviously this is one of those drivers you need to be cautious about when in such an area. I noticed you moved over when seeing the signs before the lines so this offers a visual representation of everything covered in those comments.
Over the last 13 plus years driving I’ve seen a dramatic rise of crazy driving!! Seems like everyone’s in such a rush and so aggressive!! If most people just chilled out and stuck to the speed limit the world would be a better place.
Wayne Urquhart Learning in an automatic is fortunately still a rarity. Usually it's only people with mild disabilities or people who have trouble focussing early in their learning that learn in automatics, I think.
I passed my test over a year ago on manual transmission but I've used an automatic since then. I don't think I'll be able to use a manual car anymore tbh. Having said that, my wife has great difficulty looking for an automatic driving instructor where we live so I'd say new drivers still tend to learn manual.
At 3:39 pedestrian crossing should you wait for a pedestrian to cross completely. Ie be off the road. 195 The Highway code says you MUST give way. Which you did technically, no problem with that but i kind of had it in my mind that it would be a bit more polished to wait for them to finish.
Why do I even watch this channel? I drive in New Delhi. For me these are minor errors. I could only wish for such traffic maybe that's why. I started following the rules by the book initially. The reckless ones can sense those driving safely. When they sense that someone is calm , they will proceed to harass you ( tailgate, cut or dangerous overtake) because they know you are sensible and will be the bigger man.
2:00 Undertaking is valid when an idiot sits in the outside lane going slower than the posted limit. Where I am we have a brigade of outside lane crawlers due to a right turn 2 miles away at the end of the road and sorry I will not sit behind a car at 45mph in the outside lane when the speed limit is 60mph.
Agreed the road he was on was two different lanes for different directions as shown by the arrows on the ground. This driving instructor is absolutely shit at his job. DVLA should cancel his licence
Maybe but it still does not justify sitting on the right lane for no reason but to turn right miles ahead. Travel in the left and move to the right nearer the junction you want to turn right at. I will not be inhibited by selfish road users in this kind of scenario.
Ashley, I think your videos are good and contain a lot of useful information for drivers both new and experienced, however I must disagree with one point you made in this one. Ambulance drivers are not professional drivers. Only holders of PCV and LGV class 1 and 2 are classified as professional drivers as there are the only licences that are classed as vocational and come under the jurisdiction of the the Traffic Commisioners.
2:32 is quite a common occurrence and and I've done 20k miles in my first year of driving, some pedestrians just don't care at all. Used to get slightly wound up but now I just laugh and carry on.
Many traffic lights in the Netherlands are fitted with camera's. People jumping a red light can expect a fine even if the cops aren't around to catch them on the spot.
All this will be taken away in the not to distant future.Cars will control the standard of driving not the driver.Standards are getting worse and risk taking is the norm.
That blue astra shouldnt have had to undertake on that duel carriage way. The car it undertook shouldnt have been there, it wasnt overtaking anything...it was lane hogging, which is one of the most infuriating things on the road.
6:35 looks like a horror seen. I was waiting for druids and hoodies. Lol. Btw your vids have me getting total awareness. "Stay calm leave them to it (stay safe) bad as it may sound.
Right of way only applies to the right to use public footpaths across private land, on a highway pedestrians may have priority or they may not, in some situations vehicles may have to share the road with pedestrians, however a pedestrian wilfully obstructing traffic can be prosecuted.
If you fall on the road, the tarmac is very hard and even going at 30 Mph can still cause a lot of damage, unlike cars they don’t have a protective shell so if they fall on the road then there body goes on the roads, that’s why we have to have helmets, gloves, jacket and sometimes trousers and boots. Moped drivers are vulnerable road users.
you what would stop people from running reds? If cars had more automatic gearboxes that made it far less of a hassle to brake and accelerate, like countries with more reliance on car travel.
failtolawl A manual gearbox isn't a hassle, especially not to brake, and if anything I'd expect people with automatic boxes to be less attentive and involved in their driving making them more likely to run a red.
That's a ridiculous misconception. The less you are focused outside your car, the worse off you are. It's like saying that a GPS makes you drive better because you are 'more involved with driving', when all it's doing is making you pay attention to something other than outside your car. There is a reason manuals are going away.
You not having the brainpower to control a manual is your concern but dont assume everyone drives to your standard. A manual driven properly will save your life over an automatic since wecan use the gears as brakes in an emergency where your screwed.
Allow me to settle this argument. A horn is supposed to be honked to alert someone of your presence. However, most people use it to express frustration or anger at being cut up by vehicles etc.
Sorry bud but this is the meaning of undertake dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/undertake What you are describing is a overtake on the inside lane
You catch a lot of bad driving and what that ambulance did was just disgraceful. The police welcome footage like this, if I were you I'd hand it into them. It would give all these drivers a shock when the police come knocking and they are confronted with your video evidence.
FYI - it is not a requirement in law for emergency vehicles to display blue lights when claiming exemptions. This is more relevant to police vehicles, where there is often a requirement to avoid alerting subjects to their presence (eg. to position for a tactical containment before a pursuit even commences, en route to a burglary in progress or to catch up with a vehicle before that vehicle is aware of the police presence). Whilst I cannot say what has happened here, it is possible the ambulance is either on a "smooth run" where they avoid stopping due to someone in the back with a neck/spine injury or they have just got a shout and have taken the safe opportunity to progress before removing their hands from the wheel to activate the emergency warning equipment. The ultimate issue here is that no one was required to change speed or direction for the ambulance crossing the stop line, so there is no offence if they were engaged in any function related to their medical duties. And before anyone jumps on me, I am not saying what should or should not be, I am simply explaining the law as it stands. If there was no medical reason to run the light, they are just as guilty as anyone else.
MrAzzy1985 I understand what you're saying but about 8 months ago I broke my arm and dislocated my elbow at work, my boss took me to the minor injury unit and after x-rays they called an ambulance to take me to hospital. I asked the paramedics if they'd put the blue lights on and they said because my injury wasn't life threating they're not allowed to so going by what he told me I'd have thought if they had a patient on board without life threating injuries they'd have to stop at a red light.
Derek Delboy Trotter I'm sorry, that may be specific trust policy but it is not the law. The law states simply that if the ambulance purpose would be "hindered" by obeying the red light, then the driver may ignore it provided they do not cause another vehicle to change course or speed. The legislative source is the "Traffic sign regulations and general directions 1994" which state "‘When a vehicle is being used for fire brigade, ambulance, bomb or explosive disposal, national blood service or police purposes and the observance of the prohibition would be likely to hinder the use of that vehicle for the purpose for which it is being used, the requirement instead shall be that the vehicle shall not proceed in a manner or at a time likely to endanger any person, and in the case of a red light to cause the driver of any vehicle proceeding in accordance with the signals at the junction to change its speed or course in order to avoid an accident." This is often summarised for training purposes as "emergency vehicles treat red lights as give way signs if there is a (police/fire/ambulance/etc.) Purpose for doing so.
@@MrAzzy1985 the wording of that makes no sense and is contradictory. The ambulance can proceed through a red if it needs but all of the people at the green in the perpendicular direction shouldn't have to stop for it? Almost everyone changes course when they see an ambulance, and that includes not proceeding at your green if necessary. The ambulance can't really make progress without people changing their course so that's a bit silly.
@@SPTSuperSprinter156 the wording is a copy/paste of www.legislation.gov.uk, which is the government's publicly available legislation archive. It is a difficult concept to get your head around, but you have to think about what the law is actually exempting the driver from- ie. Having to stop behind the line on red. It's not the presence of the emergency vehicle that must not cause another vehicle to change course, but rather that the emergency vehicle crossing the stop line against the red must not cause such. So an ambulance that approaches the stop line slowly, waits for other vehicles to stop, and then claims the exemption by crossing the line on red has not caused other vehicles to change course/speed by crossing the line, because the vehicles were already stopped when the exemption was used. This is why emergency vehicles will often slow almost to a stop at red lights even if you csnt see why- it is to be certain they have been seen by all other approaching traffic and all those vehicles have reacted before they enter the junction.
I know you probably don't mean it in No Harm but to be honest with you the stuff you laugh at is not funny could cause serious accidents which it will not be funny when it happens. don't pass this laughter onto your students as they will fail due to the fact people making mistakes on the road humours you. 😒😒😒 wake up mate
Do you think I'm laughing at the driving or in disbelief? And you told me to wake up. Wow
Ashley Neal I was abit angry cause I just watched the video for the 1st time. Iv been watching all your video's and now I get your sense of humour. you are an inspiration to people plus a good instructor👍👍 I forgot I left this comment otherwise I would of deleted it.
Vanessa Holmes go cry that car crashes happen everyday.
Id rather sit back live my life knowing im above dumbasses that cause crazy car wrecks.
Vanessa Holmes your telling a professional how to do his job? Lmao
Ashley Neal Tbh 1:44 you literally said “funny” :/
3:53 "It's a Delta what would you expect" I liked my instructor but man i wish i had this guy
5:14 "That's how accidents happen".
That sir is a deliberate action caused by the accident behind the wheel of that Ford.
Just a slight criticism At 6:50 she is avoiding the debris. Which my instructor told me to do. It can damage your car.
nemesisslr exactly. No idea why he kept saying to stay to that side.
If you can see what it is, you're going slow enough to identify it and know it can't damage your car (For example this appears to be some black tarp or plastic sheeting) then it doesn't matter, does it?
Videos like this are honestly great. I appreciate that none of the videos show big crashes.
I got very panicked when practice driving at home, and suffered a traumatic car crash last year which enhanced my anxiety for driving.
Hearing you being calm and patient is very relieving, and the fact you understand your learner's anxieties and potential to panic in different situations doesn't make me feel so alone in my fear of driving, and the way you reassure their good driving is very easing.
Thank you very much!!
Apparently in liverpool, red means go
3:09 I use a motorway most days, and am astounded as to how often I see vehicles do exactly what that Van did. It's far from a rare occurrence.
Yeah, I see that every other time I'm on the motorway.
Great editing in these videos Ashley. A good advert showing people you know what you’re talking about.
Cameras on all main road junction lights could make a fortune....
Such a lovely attitude, I wish my driving instructor was this nice! I bet your students look forward to their lessons :)
If you got a pound everytime you saw someone run a red light you would be very, very rich ££££
You're poor fuckers if you think under £500 is rich
Henry Butler so over £500 is rich?
6:20 for the scooter
those scooter riders are a menace.
1 day training before being let out on the roads isn't enough. Nice one, Ashley
It's easy to pass judgement when you aren't a biker, there's plenty of switched-on blokes who have CBTs, not just chavs on mopeds (squids).
The L plates are almost meaningless on a motorcycle, I've had L plates for almost a year now and have to put up with the same crap that you do in a learner car on a daily basis even though I drive nothing like a learner.
Lordracula, couldn’t agree more, I ride a moped and I see myself as a sensible rider but idiots that ride like the one in this video give us all a bad name.
I ride a maxi scooter on a CBT and can assure you I'm not a menace. I'm a 29 year old woman. We're not all like that rider...
It's got nothing to do with the mode of transport, the only common denominator are humans.
The first one was really something else. Still, I wish drivers in New York State had a tenth the lane discipline of U.K. Drivers. Clarkson was right to call it appalling.
Yeah as much as British drivers make my blood boil, the hours of video I’ve seen of American drivers makes me realise things could be worse 😂
@@gregoryashton I think it's because we know that the British ones are just being ignorant or purposely driving that way whereas we can just assume the bad American drivers just don't know any better 😂
"it's a delta, what would you expect" - yes indeed.
When motorbikes get taught they’re normally taught the cut the corner if the junction is a tight on but they aren’t taught to cut by that much maybe around the first central line
We definitely need more police on the roads. Too many people think they can do whatever the hell they like.
0:26 What? What's the guy on the right side doing? That's a 2-way street right? Only one lane in the direction they're going.
I was on the highway about 2 years ago and this guy kept hogging the overtaking lane, I was behind him for minutes, the highway was 2 lanes. I ended up undertaking him and looking behind me, people started doing that in a line. At least 10 cars followed me.
I don't understand why I keep crashing me scooter.
what is the Focus playing at in the first clip too?
Should’ve used the audible warning instrument (just a short ‘beep’) in the final clip, they were clearly unaware of your presence and that is what it is for.
7' 07" to 7'18" little giggles & then he says that is LEDGE! LOVE IT! 😁
That's my fave clip ever :) Thanks for watching, Ashley
Ive been driving for 8 years now, Ive not seen anywhere close to number of people running lights as you come across. I live south London so perhaps its just the area.
I cycle to work these days and since I have been doing so I am far more vigilant on the roads when riding and when driving. You have to expect cars to do the unexpected when cycling on the roads, Ive learnt the hard way by people opening car doors on me a few times now. Perhaps its a good suggestion for learner drivers, to cycle on the road too?
2:58 The initial move to undertake after those lines started was legal but didn't seem to be very cautious in making that manoeuvre, Would that be correct?
This initial part of the clip was what I was querying about in the undertaking driving tip video, just thought this was interesting showing up in a video after the query.
Obviously this is one of those drivers you need to be cautious about when in such an area.
I noticed you moved over when seeing the signs before the lines so this offers a visual representation of everything covered in those comments.
Over the last 13 plus years driving I’ve seen a dramatic rise of crazy driving!! Seems like everyone’s in such a rush and so aggressive!! If most people just chilled out and stuck to the speed limit the world would be a better place.
White van on the motorway.....straight 3 points. Fail to comply solid chevrons.
Brilliant video
Ashley Neal Do most new drivers learn manual or automatic gears nowadays?
Wayne Urquhart Learning in an automatic is fortunately still a rarity. Usually it's only people with mild disabilities or people who have trouble focussing early in their learning that learn in automatics, I think.
Cheers Quintinohthree, that's good to hear.
I passed my test over a year ago on manual transmission but I've used an automatic since then. I don't think I'll be able to use a manual car anymore tbh. Having said that, my wife has great difficulty looking for an automatic driving instructor where we live so I'd say new drivers still tend to learn manual.
You can choose dependant on the driving instructor
Auto is far more common in Australia, in fact it's hard to find an instructor with a manual.
At 3:39 pedestrian crossing should you wait for a pedestrian to cross completely. Ie be off the road. 195 The Highway code says you MUST give way. Which you did technically, no problem with that but i kind of had it in my mind that it would be a bit more polished to wait for them to finish.
Why do I even watch this channel? I drive in New Delhi. For me these are minor errors. I could only wish for such traffic maybe that's why. I started following the rules by the book initially. The reckless ones can sense those driving safely. When they sense that someone is calm , they will proceed to harass you ( tailgate, cut or dangerous overtake) because they know you are sensible and will be the bigger man.
2:00 Undertaking is valid when an idiot sits in the outside lane going slower than the posted limit. Where I am we have a brigade of outside lane crawlers due to a right turn 2 miles away at the end of the road and sorry I will not sit behind a car at 45mph in the outside lane when the speed limit is 60mph.
Pali May there's two separate lanes, marked for going different ways. No lane hogging at all. Two separate roads for all intents and purposes.
Agreed the road he was on was two different lanes for different directions as shown by the arrows on the ground. This driving instructor is absolutely shit at his job. DVLA should cancel his licence
the markings are quite far away from the undertake site though. You shouldn't be hogging the lane THAT EARLY in advance.
Pali May speed limit was 40
Maybe but it still does not justify sitting on the right lane for no reason but to turn right miles ahead. Travel in the left and move to the right nearer the junction you want to turn right at. I will not be inhibited by selfish road users in this kind of scenario.
Last clip: You should have stopped and turned off the car when the guy looked at you. And continued when he started walking again.
I'll remember that! Thanks a lot, Ashley.
"It's a delta. What did you expect?" 😂
Ashley, I think your videos are good and contain a lot of useful information for drivers both new and experienced, however I must disagree with one point you made in this one. Ambulance drivers are not professional drivers. Only holders of PCV and LGV class 1 and 2 are classified as professional drivers as there are the only licences that are classed as vocational and come under the jurisdiction of the the Traffic Commisioners.
Laughed out loud at 7:13 !!
To be fair to that fiesta in the second clip, he was probably watching the van in front and didn't spot the light as he didn't want to it the other
So he was tailgating. How's that fair?
2:32 is quite a common occurrence and and I've done 20k miles in my first year of driving, some pedestrians just don't care at all. Used to get slightly wound up but now I just laugh and carry on.
A lot of people are on psychiatric medication. Maybe that explains the zombie pedestrians.
@@dgphi I think you have the U.K. confused with America...
@@Fireglo The UK and the US are not hugely different in that respect.
@@dgphi no they really are.
Many traffic lights in the Netherlands are fitted with camera's. People jumping a red light can expect a fine even if the cops aren't around to catch them on the spot.
*cameras 😉
Yeah we have quite a lot in the UK too. Maybe they could with more in Liverpool though 😂
"It's a delta what would you expect?" Spot on mate hahaha!
3:55
whats a delta? what are these cars?
DevMT taxi company
1:24 🤦🏻♂️😬😬
I feel like installing more red light cameras that give tickets for running reds would help immensely.
All this will be taken away in the not to distant future.Cars will control the standard of driving not the driver.Standards are getting worse and risk taking is the norm.
That blue astra shouldnt have had to undertake on that duel carriage way.
The car it undertook shouldnt have been there, it wasnt overtaking anything...it was lane hogging, which is one of the most infuriating things on the road.
6:35 looks like a horror seen. I was waiting for druids and hoodies. Lol. Btw your vids have me getting total awareness. "Stay calm leave them to it (stay safe) bad as it may sound.
Pedestrians have right of way, even if they walk out at a stupid time.
Right of way only applies to the right to use public footpaths across private land, on a highway pedestrians may have priority or they may not, in some situations vehicles may have to share the road with pedestrians, however a pedestrian wilfully obstructing traffic can be prosecuted.
5:42
6:15 That was Mario Kart
WOW!!!!!! Blue Astra at 02:10 WTF
I guess you can go on amber.
Moped riders.....I have no idea why the majority wear helmets. There’s little to protect!
If you fall on the road, the tarmac is very hard and even going at 30 Mph can still cause a lot of damage, unlike cars they don’t have a protective shell so if they fall on the road then there body goes on the roads, that’s why we have to have helmets, gloves, jacket and sometimes trousers and boots. Moped drivers are vulnerable road users.
Also you could google a few helmets after an accident, and see for your self how dangerous the road is
I died at the last one lmaooooo
you what would stop people from running reds? If cars had more automatic gearboxes that made it far less of a hassle to brake and accelerate, like countries with more reliance on car travel.
failtolawl A manual gearbox isn't a hassle, especially not to brake, and if anything I'd expect people with automatic boxes to be less attentive and involved in their driving making them more likely to run a red.
That's a ridiculous misconception. The less you are focused outside your car, the worse off you are. It's like saying that a GPS makes you drive better because you are 'more involved with driving', when all it's doing is making you pay attention to something other than outside your car. There is a reason manuals are going away.
You not having the brainpower to control a manual is your concern but dont assume everyone drives to your standard. A manual driven properly will save your life over an automatic since wecan use the gears as brakes in an emergency where your screwed.
Face reveal?
How do you overtake an idiot?
On his left!
Liverpool people drive crazy
I have to undertake a lot coz people in the outside lane don't do the fucking speed limit
It's a speed LIMIT. I know some people use the wrong lane, but don't assume that you just travel at the maximum allowed speed all the time.
Yes Tommy keep fucking undertaking and one day you will join the undertakers.Just a thought.
Pete Smyth why shouldn't I be going 70 in a 70
If you dont want to travel at the limit fine but dont sit like a dick in the outside stopping others..
The end. I would have honked the bejesus outta him
And you would be committing an offence for misuse of the horn. It's not there to express annoyance.
@@Fireglo Not really. I made him aware I am behind him LOL
@@steve4095 doesn't matter. You'll have to wait. You're not entitled to him going on the mud getting his shoes dirty.
Allow me to settle this argument. A horn is supposed to be honked to alert someone of your presence. However, most people use it to express frustration or anger at being cut up by vehicles etc.
Sorry bud but this is the meaning of undertake dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/undertake What you are describing is a overtake on the inside lane
Merc is worth more like £15,000 to be honest but hay ho
But, he meant it is worth a lot less than the driver thinks it is.
That wasn't an undertake the guy could see him and given time
You catch a lot of bad driving and what that ambulance did was just disgraceful. The police welcome footage like this, if I were you I'd hand it into them. It would give all these drivers a shock when the police come knocking and they are confronted with your video evidence.
FYI - it is not a requirement in law for emergency vehicles to display blue lights when claiming exemptions. This is more relevant to police vehicles, where there is often a requirement to avoid alerting subjects to their presence (eg. to position for a tactical containment before a pursuit even commences, en route to a burglary in progress or to catch up with a vehicle before that vehicle is aware of the police presence). Whilst I cannot say what has happened here, it is possible the ambulance is either on a "smooth run" where they avoid stopping due to someone in the back with a neck/spine injury or they have just got a shout and have taken the safe opportunity to progress before removing their hands from the wheel to activate the emergency warning equipment. The ultimate issue here is that no one was required to change speed or direction for the ambulance crossing the stop line, so there is no offence if they were engaged in any function related to their medical duties. And before anyone jumps on me, I am not saying what should or should not be, I am simply explaining the law as it stands. If there was no medical reason to run the light, they are just as guilty as anyone else.
MrAzzy1985 I understand what you're saying but about 8 months ago I broke my arm and dislocated my elbow at work, my boss took me to the minor injury unit and after x-rays they called an ambulance to take me to hospital. I asked the paramedics if they'd put the blue lights on and they said because my injury wasn't life threating they're not allowed to so going by what he told me I'd have thought if they had a patient on board without life threating injuries they'd have to stop at a red light.
Derek Delboy Trotter I'm sorry, that may be specific trust policy but it is not the law. The law states simply that if the ambulance purpose would be "hindered" by obeying the red light, then the driver may ignore it provided they do not cause another vehicle to change course or speed. The legislative source is the "Traffic sign regulations and general directions 1994" which state "‘When a vehicle is being used for fire brigade, ambulance, bomb or
explosive disposal, national blood service or police purposes and the
observance of the prohibition would be likely to hinder the use of that
vehicle for the purpose for which it is being used, the requirement
instead shall be that the vehicle shall not proceed in a manner or at a
time likely to endanger any person, and in the case of a red light to
cause the driver of any vehicle proceeding in accordance with the
signals at the junction to change its speed or course in order to avoid an
accident." This is often summarised for training purposes as "emergency vehicles treat red lights as give way signs if there is a (police/fire/ambulance/etc.) Purpose for doing so.
@@MrAzzy1985 the wording of that makes no sense and is contradictory. The ambulance can proceed through a red if it needs but all of the people at the green in the perpendicular direction shouldn't have to stop for it? Almost everyone changes course when they see an ambulance, and that includes not proceeding at your green if necessary. The ambulance can't really make progress without people changing their course so that's a bit silly.
@@SPTSuperSprinter156 the wording is a copy/paste of www.legislation.gov.uk, which is the government's publicly available legislation archive. It is a difficult concept to get your head around, but you have to think about what the law is actually exempting the driver from- ie. Having to stop behind the line on red. It's not the presence of the emergency vehicle that must not cause another vehicle to change course, but rather that the emergency vehicle crossing the stop line against the red must not cause such. So an ambulance that approaches the stop line slowly, waits for other vehicles to stop, and then claims the exemption by crossing the line on red has not caused other vehicles to change course/speed by crossing the line, because the vehicles were already stopped when the exemption was used. This is why emergency vehicles will often slow almost to a stop at red lights even if you csnt see why- it is to be certain they have been seen by all other approaching traffic and all those vehicles have reacted before they enter the junction.