The wonders of the '40 everywhere' club. Once you know to look for them, you never stop spotting them (either blistering away in a 30, or tottering along a NSL)!
you probably dont give a shit but if you are bored like me atm you can watch all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last couple of days =)
About to start my driving lessons this week. Been watching your videos for 2 days straight. Hoping its a good experience rather than a stressfull one. Thanks for your videos anyway.
16:25 Just this morning I had a van tailgating me while I was driving 10km/h ABOVE the speed limit, when I dropped to ~5km/h above the limit he started flashing 😅 In the end I moved to the first lane and all the way to work he was just 30m ahead of me and that's it.
Very interesting video Ashley. One thing that I feel would be of enormous benefit, especially in this video but also in ALL your videos (and I've mentioned it before): Having your speed displayed, especially digital speedo of some sort. This will show very graphically the smallest change of speed up or down by even 1 mph. I have seen other driving channels do this. One in particular alternates the camera view between digital speed display via some sort of app and the cars instruments which will then also show revs and even which gear they are in and when they are indicating. I do hope you seriously consider this as a "New enhanced feature" of your videos going forward as we head into 2021. I honestly feel it would add a whole new dimension to your channel and the viewing / learning experience for all of us. To get a better idea of this, see the following link and watch from around 5:00 to 5:20 in THAT video (don't click on the time link here as it will take you to that point in Ashley's video). th-cam.com/video/xTguA76IzHg/w-d-xo.html Oh and Merry Christmas everyone!
DRL lights are good in this harsh sunshine....maybe not enough sometimes...I’ve gone to manual dipped headlights a couple of times (won’t auto on because it’s too bright).
@@lvgio Find a good instructor to learn with. You may have to try a few before you get comfortable. Also, don't stress about the test itself. It's not as bad as people make out.
@@kylecaswell5276 ive read reviews about local instructors so i’m good with that. i’m only 16 but i’ve got tons of time to learn and i feel like i’ve got all the basics down, ashleys videos with erin also give me a good insight into driving
@@lvgio sorry for the late reply to this one but I assume you’ll still be waiting to get started since no lessons are happening with current restrictions! I passed about 1 year ago and I went from being out of the country in December 2019 with no practice on theory etc to having a full license by mid February 2020. I would say learn theory asap and use an app to revise that, there’s loads of good ones. The way I passed so quick was through an intensive course and I couldn’t recommend it enough, providing you can a) afford to pay for your lessons in one lump sum and b) have time free to do this. I learned all of the practical driving in 5 days (I booked 30 hours however most people need 30 to 40 hours, try and learn pulling off before with a parent/family member before your first lesson!) and passed first time. From a financial point of view, it may seem to make no sense paying it all in one go however doing a couple hours each week for 6 months because you forget what happened last week is also very costly! Even if you don’t pass first time you should be in a position where you only need a few more hours to get your driving up to a good enough standard to pass your test imo. Good luck!
I think your statement about drivers going at one pace is down to their lack of awareness and ability to process information while driving which has knock on effects, are they just looking around them or are they looking then taking in the information around them and making decisions/actions accordingly. Your Pre emptive approach to teaching and driving is the correct way, the same goes for when I am on my Ebike. If i do take my lessons next year it will have to be in an automatic but hopefully I may get one with you as my instructer, I'm curious how much of my cycling awareness and mindset passes onto driving. I ride with the mindset we all use the road if i can help traffic I will do so.
Change in speed: this is what I do to potential problems ahead. Just take your foot off the gas early enough and you don't even have to where your brake pads down. I see a lot of people breaking at every single bend for some reason even though they can take the corner at that current speed. Just something ive noticed.
By all means, repeat the route on a busy/ier weekday. The one thing you, Ash, definitely do better than me is to give us a running commentary. Chances are that my vid, should I ever choose to do one, would be a silent movie 😜. No argument here; your channel is of benefit, even to those of us who have been on the road since - ha........ a longer period of time than I'm prepared to admit to lol. Despite the year ending in TIERS 😿 - Merry Christmas everyone 👍
@@ibs5080 😜lmao....... but I am allergic to 🐂💩 and hypocrisy. Better not say any more here as I don't want anyone getting into trouble. Merry Christmas Ib 👍
It is very entertaining for me to watch you drive. Knowledgeable and interesting to have you explain and voice what is going through his head during driving. Also, nice views of the road. United Kingdom roads are still some of my favourites to drive. To me, these videos feel like an ASMR, and I really love the BMW. And I like to be taught...even though I have been driving for a long time. I am not one of those people who think they are above learning just because they have a license and years of experience. Just like a t-shirt, no matter how many times it is ironed, it will get creased again. Maybe less creases than before, but still. Iron out your creases like you would iron out the shirt's creases everytime. Anyway, about checking around when moving off. Yes I do. Very important. When I am stopped I am never just looking straight ahead, but also around. It is nice on three levels: I like looking around at the (usually) great views, it helps loosen up the body, and it helps to observe around. Rather than just looking at the red lights, look around. I don't like just looking at one thing. It it is best for me to move around to look. As I said before in another comment; I am not preparing myself for IF or not trouble will happen, but WHEN trouble will happen. That's just me. I like your comments on prejudice. For me, any one could be trash...or not trash. What automotive brand they drive is irrelevant. What body-style their auto comes in is irrelevant. What gender or sex they are is irrelevant. What race they are is irrelevant. For me, trash people come in all shades of poop. I am wary of everyone. No stereotyping. Great video, Ashley. 😎
08:41 road on the left, pedestrians at the crossing, red area for right hand turn with oncoming traffic in it that have been forced over by a BMW who must get in front of a cyclist on damp roads... I was cringing at the potential. I was beginning to think you're a robot ☺️ Do love the channel btw you just earned another sub👍
You should do London, genuinely. Lots of people are fearful of driving there but it's like any other place just with a few more cars and signs; the lessons about adjusting speed, signalling, watching for others etc. are all still the same.
Excellent stuff, lots of interesting scenarios. I actually think it worked quite well with it being relatively quiet, there wasn't too much to take in. Having said that a follow up in busier traffic or on unfamiliar routes would be very interesting. The foot camera was a nice touch, good to see you putting the clutch down quickly, which I know you mentioned in an earlier video. Something I'm trying to work on in my driving.
Great video Ashley. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for for your videos, especially for this year. It has helped me a lot during COVID-19. I really appreciate it 👍🎄⭐️
Ash, would you do a video about level crossings? I can think of several different types, which each might need a different approach from the road user. I'm seeing some concern from railway people about increasing levels of crossing misuse. - Swing gate crossing - not many left, but there's one in Warrington on a freight line, and I can point you to another in Wales. Has an on-site crossing keeper and is interlocked with the railway signalling, unless the railway is slow enough for trains to stop at closed gates. - Full barrier crossing - popular replacement for swing gates in the past 50 years or so. Can be remotely operated via CCTV, and is interlocked with signals. Trains can run at any speed over these crossings, up to 125mph in some cases. - Half barrier (AHB) crossing - popular in rural areas. Operates automatically with minimal supervision, and is not interlocked with signals. The half barriers mean road users can get clear on their own, but misuse (just driving around the barriers) is common. Rarely observed feature: warning sound changes when the first of two or more trains passes. - Automatic Open (AOCL) crossing - popular on low-traffic railways. Operates automatically or when traincrew presses a button, depending on installation, and is not interlocked with signals. Trains get a special signal lamp to tell them the crossing is working correctly, and must stop to clear the crossing by hand if it isn't. - Occupation crossing with Miniature Warning Lights (MWL). Usually fitted with either farm-type gates or hand-pumped hydraulic barriers. Authorised users are given instructions by the railway on the correct method of use, but the principles involved are general and probably worth teaching. The MWLs (which sometimes also have sirens) are triggered similarly to a half-barrier crossing, and there should be a railway telephone to negotiate passage of large/slow vehicles (as at all the above crossings, too). - Occupation crossing without warning lights. Generally with farm-type gates and "Stop Look Listen" signs only. Careful observation for approaching trains is essential. Again, instructions are given to authorised users, but the principles are fairly general.
@@mofomarnie just noticed you’ve commented on this Channel 17 times, all negative. For someone who doesn’t like Ashley, you do like clicking on his videos
A good driving related channel on youtube is jvo77. He is based in the Netherlands and is mostly driving a mobile intensive care unit (an HGV with lots of flashing lights and two tones) and trying to travel as fast as possible but as he has a very sick patient and attendant staff in the back of the vehicle his driving must also be very smooth. Sometimes he has a police escort, sometimes he hasn't, either way it's worthwhile watching his videos just to see how he alters his speed and positions himself on the road to negotiate traffic.
Surprised to see how often Ashley is coasting! As well as his hesitation to full engaging clutch, riding it at times, especially noticed he does this in 1st gear, applying throttle and using the clutch to control speed. Seems like poor control, gearing, anticipation, car sympathy and lack of mechanical knowledge. Would love to hear analysis of this video by my former instructor from 10 years ago, as he was incredibly experienced having trained car and hgv drivers for 30 years even back then. I have no doubt the incredibly strict examiner I had for my test simply would of failed Ashley for the apparent number of minors during this short drive.
Have a look at my coasting videos to find out what coasting actually is. Another good one that should improve your lack of understanding is this listening episode th-cam.com/video/15BoWyWgCGQ/w-d-xo.html.
@Ashley Neal Driving in neutral or with clutch pedal depressed is coasting. While some degree of coasting is part of driving, you do it for long distances and at speeds you should not. It could also easily be nearly eliminated by simply downshifting to engine brake or timing downshifts combined with braking. This helps maintain better control, saves fuel with modern engines and prevents excessive brake wear. Dont know what link to a video about listening is for but I'll check it out. Maybe you should watch and listen carefully to this video again. Riding the clutch while accelerating has a distinctive noise, maybe learning this will help you avoid it in future. If you need a definition of riding a clutch to help your understanding let me know 👍
@@ashley_neal You never said much to begin with. Don't know how you would explain why you do it either. So don't post a comment on your understanding of coasting, simply query my understanding and then disengage. I'm a automotive engineer, fixing, building and racing cars for over 10 years. Always keen to enhance knowledge and skill weather its further education or training. Link to a rambling video with little to no relevance to points raised so was unhelpful. If anything just demonstrating even more unnecessary coasting, driving up to junctions in 3rd gear listening to engine hesitate and then dipping clutch to coast instead of downshifting to 2nd and minimising coasting. I look forward to seeing videos of your hgv training. Engine braking and gearing is essential to maintain control. A skill that is certainly transferable to your daily driving. There are often good introduction training courses offered at local colleges in automotive engineering that you my find enjoyable, interesting and of benefit to your mechanical understanding.
Great idea to do a video of you driving in an area you're not familiar with. It can be a nighmare sometimes when you find you're in the wrong lane and have to do a last minute lane swap - and hope another motorist will let you in.
@@DaveDVideoMaker I am not too sure either, but I have a faint memory of a reviewer saying that this will reach other models. Not all, but some. Interesting piece of engineering, in my opinion.
Unless I'm missing something but isn't a clutchless manual just a semi-automatic? I don't see how you can have a manual transmission by it's very nature without a clutch.
As a new rider on a 125CC that's been driving for 20 years. I worry about drivers who decide to overtake me on a NSL blind countryside lane left hander.
In the former - cameras are set up in the car, nothing is handheld, no distractions and attention is focused on the road. In the latter a clear distraction occurs.
I personally would love to see you do one of these videos in a town or city that you don't know. Were all ok in places we drive in regularly, but as soon as you start to drive in a strange place, i know I start to observe more of road signs ECT which in your own city you tend not to see them because you know they are there and what they are saying. But another great video.
I watch all your videos, and consider myself a good driver, but I'm only just starting to watch this, and wondering why you're indicating right at the first junction you come to? I believe that only indicating when you need to makes you a better and more observant driver.
Can You Do More Roundabout Videos Especially The Spiral And Gyratory Ones Please In Different Situations And Scenarios. I've Watched The Previous Ones Already But I Need More Please If You Don't Mind
Those are some nasty traffic calming bumps in the road at the start of the video. I usually suggest people dip the clutch over particularly nasty bumps in order to show some mechanical sympathy to the vehicle's transmission. Is this not something you support, or did they just look worse on camera than they are in reality?
@@ashley_neal Most dashcams don't have much if any image stabilisation. The human eye and neck does automatically stabilise. So small disturbances like that look bad because the camera gets tilted along with the car itself, but it's less noticeable in person. There's some footage from cameras strapped to a dog's head somewhere, and the smoothness afforded by the animal's natural stabilisation is remarkable (until it tries to shake the camera off).
👏👏👏👏 Cannot applaud you enough you drove and commented on so much I cannot comment about all that you did , but the cyclist yes I will pick out . Cyclists yes your actions do effect other people and even if only you get killed or injured the driver has to live with that for the rest of their life . So just think . Also I find this is the worse time of year for driving not because of rain , ice , snow , other road conditions but due to the sun . You can come round a bend , obstacle , anything and be blinded . Most people do not drive with this in mind ,awareness is needed . Sun just sits low at this time of year and so ....... but brilliant anyway . 👍❤️🎄 have.a good and safe Christmas . 🎄
Hey Ash merry Xmas and thanks for the video. Defensive driving meets care , respect and consideration whilst traffic flow too. We need be over 40 to appreciate this fully my thoughts.
U know them road works on motorway and sights come up saying 40mph and showing merge in lane 1 or 2, I can't stand the drivers who r hallways overtake u they overtake u pull im very close then slam there breaks on to 40, id love to kbow what ashleythinks about that, when I see 40mph on motorway when I'm doing 70 and its 800 yards till merg I dont slam my breaks on ill use that 800 yards to let go of my throttle and slow down smoothly, cant stand the people who see jt saying 40 then instant slam the breaks on from 70 to 40
The wonders of the '40 everywhere' club. Once you know to look for them, you never stop spotting them (either blistering away in a 30, or tottering along a NSL)!
I call them mono-speeders.
you probably dont give a shit but if you are bored like me atm you can watch all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last couple of days =)
@Nova Jaylen yup, I've been using instaflixxer for months myself :)
@Nova Jaylen Yea, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
@Nova Jaylen Yup, I have been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
You should do the exact same route with L signs on your car and compare the footage (I.e. how differently people drive around you)
About to start my driving lessons this week. Been watching your videos for 2 days straight. Hoping its a good experience rather than a stressfull one. Thanks for your videos anyway.
And that zafira pulling up at the lights in the cycle box.
1:44 A young Peter Kay out playing with his mates.... Ave It!!!!!!!!
Thanks for another great and informative video. Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year Ashley.
16:25 Just this morning I had a van tailgating me while I was driving 10km/h ABOVE the speed limit, when I dropped to ~5km/h above the limit he started flashing 😅 In the end I moved to the first lane and all the way to work he was just 30m ahead of me and that's it.
Very interesting video Ashley.
One thing that I feel would be of enormous benefit, especially in this video but also in ALL your videos (and I've mentioned it before): Having your speed displayed, especially digital speedo of some sort. This will show very graphically the smallest change of speed up or down by even 1 mph. I have seen other driving channels do this. One in particular alternates the camera view between digital speed display via some sort of app and the cars instruments which will then also show revs and even which gear they are in and when they are indicating. I do hope you seriously consider this as a "New enhanced feature" of your videos going forward as we head into 2021. I honestly feel it would add a whole new dimension to your channel and the viewing / learning experience for all of us.
To get a better idea of this, see the following link and watch from around 5:00 to 5:20 in THAT video (don't click on the time link here as it will take you to that point in Ashley's video).
th-cam.com/video/xTguA76IzHg/w-d-xo.html
Oh and Merry Christmas everyone!
DRL lights are good in this harsh sunshine....maybe not enough sometimes...I’ve gone to manual dipped headlights a couple of times (won’t auto on because it’s too bright).
Hi Ashley, I passed 1st time today with only 3 minors. Your videos have been a massive help; thanks a lot!
any advice? and well done, ashley’s vids have helped me a ton aswell, i’m only 16 but hopefully i’ll be driving soon😂
@@lvgio Find a good instructor to learn with. You may have to try a few before you get comfortable.
Also, don't stress about the test itself. It's not as bad as people make out.
@@kylecaswell5276 ive read reviews about local instructors so i’m good with that. i’m only 16 but i’ve got tons of time to learn and i feel like i’ve got all the basics down, ashleys videos with erin also give me a good insight into driving
@@lvgio sorry for the late reply to this one but I assume you’ll still be waiting to get started since no lessons are happening with current restrictions!
I passed about 1 year ago and I went from being out of the country in December 2019 with no practice on theory etc to having a full license by mid February 2020. I would say learn theory asap and use an app to revise that, there’s loads of good ones. The way I passed so quick was through an intensive course and I couldn’t recommend it enough, providing you can a) afford to pay for your lessons in one lump sum and b) have time free to do this. I learned all of the practical driving in 5 days (I booked 30 hours however most people need 30 to 40 hours, try and learn pulling off before with a parent/family member before your first lesson!) and passed first time. From a financial point of view, it may seem to make no sense paying it all in one go however doing a couple hours each week for 6 months because you forget what happened last week is also very costly! Even if you don’t pass first time you should be in a position where you only need a few more hours to get your driving up to a good enough standard to pass your test imo. Good luck!
24:00 Should the scooter with L plates behind you go straight on? Looked liked that junction was a left turn only 🤔.
Thanks for this. Observed that when you're not moving, your gear is always in neutral and your feet is not on the clutch.
I'd just like to say Merry Christmas to you and your family, friends and students Ash. And a Happy New Year 🎅🎅👍
I think your statement about drivers going at one pace is down to their lack of awareness and ability to process information while driving which has knock on effects, are they just looking around them or are they looking then taking in the information around them and making decisions/actions accordingly.
Your Pre emptive approach to teaching and driving is the correct way, the same goes for when I am on my Ebike. If i do take my lessons next year it will have to be in an automatic but hopefully I may get one with you as my instructer, I'm curious how much of my cycling awareness and mindset passes onto driving. I ride with the mindset we all use the road if i can help traffic I will do so.
Change in speed: this is what I do to potential problems ahead. Just take your foot off the gas early enough and you don't even have to where your brake pads down. I see a lot of people breaking at every single bend for some reason even though they can take the corner at that current speed. Just something ive noticed.
@@mofomarnie I also use engine braking 😄
By all means, repeat the route on a busy/ier weekday.
The one thing you, Ash, definitely do better than me is to give us a running commentary.
Chances are that my vid, should I ever choose to do one, would be a silent movie 😜.
No argument here; your channel is of benefit, even to those of us who have been on the road since - ha........ a longer period of time than I'm prepared to admit to lol.
Despite the year ending in TIERS 😿 - Merry Christmas everyone 👍
"Commentary" Not my strong point either Graham.
😄👍
@@Jonc25 Leave it to the PM and his cabinet!
@@ibs5080 😉👍
@@ibs5080 😜lmao....... but I am allergic to 🐂💩 and hypocrisy. Better not say any more here as I don't want anyone getting into trouble. Merry Christmas Ib 👍
Thank You Graham. A Very Merry Christmas to you too!
It is very entertaining for me to watch you drive. Knowledgeable and interesting to have you explain and voice what is going through his head during driving. Also, nice views of the road. United Kingdom roads are still some of my favourites to drive. To me, these videos feel like an ASMR, and I really love the BMW. And I like to be taught...even though I have been driving for a long time. I am not one of those people who think they are above learning just because they have a license and years of experience. Just like a t-shirt, no matter how many times it is ironed, it will get creased again. Maybe less creases than before, but still. Iron out your creases like you would iron out the shirt's creases everytime.
Anyway, about checking around when moving off. Yes I do. Very important. When I am stopped I am never just looking straight ahead, but also around. It is nice on three levels: I like looking around at the (usually) great views, it helps loosen up the body, and it helps to observe around. Rather than just looking at the red lights, look around. I don't like just looking at one thing. It it is best for me to move around to look. As I said before in another comment; I am not preparing myself for IF or not trouble will happen, but WHEN trouble will happen. That's just me.
I like your comments on prejudice. For me, any one could be trash...or not trash. What automotive brand they drive is irrelevant. What body-style their auto comes in is irrelevant. What gender or sex they are is irrelevant. What race they are is irrelevant. For me, trash people come in all shades of poop. I am wary of everyone. No stereotyping.
Great video, Ashley. 😎
@⚡ Well said 😊.
Merry Christmas 👍.
08:41 road on the left, pedestrians at the crossing, red area for right hand turn with oncoming traffic in it that have been forced over by a BMW who must get in front of a cyclist on damp roads... I was cringing at the potential. I was beginning to think you're a robot ☺️ Do love the channel btw you just earned another sub👍
What would you say about signalling for driving tests? Would the examiner expect you to signal every single time?
i think only when it’s necessary, ie, only when other drivers are around, at roundabouts and motorways etc
You should do London, genuinely. Lots of people are fearful of driving there but it's like any other place just with a few more cars and signs; the lessons about adjusting speed, signalling, watching for others etc. are all still the same.
Hahaha Ashley I love the death stare when someone drives like an idiot. 🤣
Excellent stuff, lots of interesting scenarios. I actually think it worked quite well with it being relatively quiet, there wasn't too much to take in. Having said that a follow up in busier traffic or on unfamiliar routes would be very interesting. The foot camera was a nice touch, good to see you putting the clutch down quickly, which I know you mentioned in an earlier video. Something I'm trying to work on in my driving.
Great video Ashley. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for for your videos, especially for this year. It has helped me a lot during COVID-19. I really appreciate it 👍🎄⭐️
Ash, would you do a video about level crossings? I can think of several different types, which each might need a different approach from the road user. I'm seeing some concern from railway people about increasing levels of crossing misuse.
- Swing gate crossing - not many left, but there's one in Warrington on a freight line, and I can point you to another in Wales. Has an on-site crossing keeper and is interlocked with the railway signalling, unless the railway is slow enough for trains to stop at closed gates.
- Full barrier crossing - popular replacement for swing gates in the past 50 years or so. Can be remotely operated via CCTV, and is interlocked with signals. Trains can run at any speed over these crossings, up to 125mph in some cases.
- Half barrier (AHB) crossing - popular in rural areas. Operates automatically with minimal supervision, and is not interlocked with signals. The half barriers mean road users can get clear on their own, but misuse (just driving around the barriers) is common. Rarely observed feature: warning sound changes when the first of two or more trains passes.
- Automatic Open (AOCL) crossing - popular on low-traffic railways. Operates automatically or when traincrew presses a button, depending on installation, and is not interlocked with signals. Trains get a special signal lamp to tell them the crossing is working correctly, and must stop to clear the crossing by hand if it isn't.
- Occupation crossing with Miniature Warning Lights (MWL). Usually fitted with either farm-type gates or hand-pumped hydraulic barriers. Authorised users are given instructions by the railway on the correct method of use, but the principles involved are general and probably worth teaching. The MWLs (which sometimes also have sirens) are triggered similarly to a half-barrier crossing, and there should be a railway telephone to negotiate passage of large/slow vehicles (as at all the above crossings, too).
- Occupation crossing without warning lights. Generally with farm-type gates and "Stop Look Listen" signs only. Careful observation for approaching trains is essential. Again, instructions are given to authorised users, but the principles are fairly general.
I can't be the only one that laughed when he complimented the cyclist for his lights then he immediately went through a red light😂
@@mofomarnie what are you talking about dude?
@@mofomarnie now what did you gain from commenting that, other than boosting his video in the TH-cam algorithm
@@mofomarnie just noticed you’ve commented on this Channel 17 times, all negative. For someone who doesn’t like Ashley, you do like clicking on his videos
A good driving related channel on youtube is jvo77. He is based in the Netherlands and is mostly driving a mobile intensive care unit (an HGV with lots of flashing lights and two tones) and trying to travel as fast as possible but as he has a very sick patient and attendant staff in the back of the vehicle his driving must also be very smooth. Sometimes he has a police escort, sometimes he hasn't, either way it's worthwhile watching his videos just to see how he alters his speed and positions himself on the road to negotiate traffic.
Definitely my favourite series!
Surprised to see how often Ashley is coasting! As well as his hesitation to full engaging clutch, riding it at times, especially noticed he does this in 1st gear, applying throttle and using the clutch to control speed. Seems like poor control, gearing, anticipation, car sympathy and lack of mechanical knowledge. Would love to hear analysis of this video by my former instructor from 10 years ago, as he was incredibly experienced having trained car and hgv drivers for 30 years even back then. I have no doubt the incredibly strict examiner I had for my test simply would of failed Ashley for the apparent number of minors during this short drive.
Have a look at my coasting videos to find out what coasting actually is. Another good one that should improve your lack of understanding is this listening episode th-cam.com/video/15BoWyWgCGQ/w-d-xo.html.
@Ashley Neal Driving in neutral or with clutch pedal depressed is coasting.
While some degree of coasting is part of driving, you do it for long distances and at speeds you should not.
It could also easily be nearly eliminated by simply downshifting to engine brake or timing downshifts combined with braking. This helps maintain better control, saves fuel with modern engines and prevents excessive brake wear.
Dont know what link to a video about listening is for but I'll check it out. Maybe you should watch and listen carefully to this video again. Riding the clutch while accelerating has a distinctive noise, maybe learning this will help you avoid it in future.
If you need a definition of riding a clutch to help your understanding let me know 👍
Thanks for taking time to comment. I’m not going to add any more because you both know more than me 👍🏼
@@ashley_neal You never said much to begin with. Don't know how you would explain why you do it either. So don't post a comment on your understanding of coasting, simply query my understanding and then disengage. I'm a automotive engineer, fixing, building and racing cars for over 10 years. Always keen to enhance knowledge and skill weather its further education or training.
Link to a rambling video with little to no relevance to points raised so was unhelpful. If anything just demonstrating even more unnecessary coasting, driving up to junctions in 3rd gear listening to engine hesitate and then dipping clutch to coast instead of downshifting to 2nd and minimising coasting.
I look forward to seeing videos of your hgv training. Engine braking and gearing is essential to maintain control. A skill that is certainly transferable to your daily driving.
There are often good introduction training courses offered at local colleges in automotive engineering that you my find enjoyable, interesting and of benefit to your mechanical understanding.
@@mofomarnie is belittling driving instructors all your life consists of? What a sad life you live. The epitome of a male karen is what you are
That van near the end.....must overtake the bmw....show him...I’ll get home first.
Great idea to do a video of you driving in an area you're not familiar with. It can be a nighmare sometimes when you find you're in the wrong lane and have to do a last minute lane swap - and hope another motorist will let you in.
I don’t wanna own a manual transmission car.
And do you know Hyundai’s clutchless manual? It’s a manual transmission without the clutch pedal.
Yep. I have seen that. Very interesting.
It’s on the new i20 and i30, as well as the Venue. I don’t know if it’s gonna be on more future models. It will not come to the US and A.
@@DaveDVideoMaker I am not too sure either, but I have a faint memory of a reviewer saying that this will reach other models. Not all, but some. Interesting piece of engineering, in my opinion.
It is.
Unless I'm missing something but isn't a clutchless manual just a semi-automatic? I don't see how you can have a manual transmission by it's very nature without a clutch.
We have a dual carriage way in my home town center and a reasonably sized sign saying use both lains hardly anyone does 😂
As a new rider on a 125CC that's been driving for 20 years. I worry about drivers who decide to overtake me on a NSL blind countryside lane left hander.
what’s nsl
6:14 Red light jumper behind
What is the difference between making a video while you are driving and using a mobile phone?
In the former - cameras are set up in the car, nothing is handheld, no distractions and attention is focused on the road.
In the latter a clear distraction occurs.
It might be that the video is showing him concentrating on driving and not concentrating on a conversation.
How many bus stops have you passed what are the street lights doing are you on a rod with rescsons on it
Have a lovely Christmas with your family 🥂🎄🎁
The pedal cam is very helpful, thank you!
I personally would love to see you do one of these videos in a town or city that you don't know. Were all ok in places we drive in regularly, but as soon as you start to drive in a strange place, i know I start to observe more of road signs ECT which in your own city you tend not to see them because you know they are there and what they are saying. But another great video.
I enjoy the commentary, but being in Australia, I also enjoy the tour of the city as well!
How to change speed:- a) Brake. or b) Accelerate. End of lesson.
I watch all your videos, and consider myself a good driver, but I'm only just starting to watch this, and wondering why you're indicating right at the first junction you come to? I believe that only indicating when you need to makes you a better and more observant driver.
Can You Do More Roundabout Videos Especially The Spiral And Gyratory Ones Please In Different Situations And Scenarios. I've Watched The Previous Ones Already But I Need More Please If You Don't Mind
Those are some nasty traffic calming bumps in the road at the start of the video. I usually suggest people dip the clutch over particularly nasty bumps in order to show some mechanical sympathy to the vehicle's transmission. Is this not something you support, or did they just look worse on camera than they are in reality?
Always worse on camera!
@@ashley_neal Most dashcams don't have much if any image stabilisation. The human eye and neck does automatically stabilise. So small disturbances like that look bad because the camera gets tilted along with the car itself, but it's less noticeable in person. There's some footage from cameras strapped to a dog's head somewhere, and the smoothness afforded by the animal's natural stabilisation is remarkable (until it tries to shake the camera off).
👏👏👏👏 Cannot applaud you enough you drove and commented on so much I cannot comment about all that you did , but the cyclist yes I will pick out . Cyclists yes your actions do effect other people and even if only you get killed or injured the driver has to live with that for the rest of their life . So just think . Also I find this is the worse time of year for driving not because of rain , ice , snow , other road conditions but due to the sun . You can come round a bend , obstacle , anything and be blinded . Most people do not drive with this in mind ,awareness is needed . Sun just sits low at this time of year and so ....... but brilliant anyway . 👍❤️🎄 have.a good and safe Christmas . 🎄
Hey Ash merry Xmas and thanks for the video. Defensive driving meets care , respect and consideration whilst traffic flow too. We need be over 40 to appreciate this fully my thoughts.
Good idea to redo the video in a busy area that you don’t know.
Is the road your on a bus rut
I learnt something in this video, dog licenses are no longer required :)
I’m spending my evenings watching some random fella drive down the vale hahaha
Want are the road markings telling you 30mph is the speed limit not the target
34:29 what's disgraceful about that?
the Cyclist running the red light, any vehicle on the road that runs them are asshats. Only emergency services with lights on are exempt.
U know them road works on motorway and sights come up saying 40mph and showing merge in lane 1 or 2, I can't stand the drivers who r hallways overtake u they overtake u pull im very close then slam there breaks on to 40, id love to kbow what ashleythinks about that, when I see 40mph on motorway when I'm doing 70 and its 800 yards till merg I dont slam my breaks on ill use that 800 yards to let go of my throttle and slow down smoothly, cant stand the people who see jt saying 40 then instant slam the breaks on from 70 to 40