You can obviously use price trackers and figure out if it's cheaper or not. A lot of the times it may not be the cheapest ever, but it's the cheapest price in a while. The point is to not be impulsive with bigger purchases and track prices.
@@Steror UK consumer protection law actually requires small print stating when and for how long the non-sale price was in effect, if it was not for at least 28 days in the preceding 6 months. c.f. The Consumer Protection (Code of Practice for Traders on Price Indications) Approval Order 2005
I passed my test last Monday first try and I believe part of the reason is because of the knowledge you provide in your videos. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next, and despite having passed I will continue to watch as I want to continually improve. Many thanks!
Dad used to run a taxi firm in Cheshire and used to run into all sorts of issues because the cars showed no valid MOT's. I dont know why, the council don't register the car as MOT'd with the DVLA every time it has its taxi mot (called pass off where im from). would solve so many issues.
Class 6 MOTs (PCVs) don't always appear on DVLA either for some reason. If you check the minibus I use for work it says MOT ran out in 2021 whereas I know for a fact it's current.
You truly are a great teacher. You have educated me on my driving for sure. I'm so much more relaxed and aware of my responsibility on the road. Funny in a way, cause I was a 'trained' driver in the army. I can bust a road block, I can evade being followed. A whole lot of things to be honest with you. So learning to drive like a civilian? Never trained for that! So yep! you have taught me a great deal. thinking on it, it's also a life education too. Driving well, with a respect and understanding of other road users actually translates into other aspects of a persons life. What you do runs pretty deep..
I think I'm more disappointed with Viofo than I am with the DVSA. Increasing the price just before a sale is such a shady practice. I am still sorry to hear about the issue your candidate had, I hope you get an answer and some kind of resolution to this.
Unfortunately it’s very standard. I’m happy that Ashley calls it out. It shows that his affiliation is based on quality rather than back handers. I bought and hardwired an A229 plus last week and I’m very happy with it. Very good price on AliExpress right now.
@@Gopher31 The worst thing is that I bought a new car 4 weeks ago and was going to buy a new dashcam after finishing all of my Christmas spending. The Viofo was top of my list because of the trust I put into Ashley. I can't support this type of behaviour though, I'm stupidly a man of principle. You're absolutely right though, it really was great to hear Ashley call this out, but unfortunately this company is not an option for me now.
@@Christopher_S I'd still buy the viofo or whichever you prefer. No company exists that doesn't do what you've stated. I have similar principles also and the result is that I rarely buy anything.
I would like to see a short cycling and driving series in NL, I think the English and Dutch people have many similarities, perhaps you could do a city ride with one of your Dutch viewers to the cycling channel. I would be especially interested in your thoughts regarding the infrastructure, training and differences in attitudes. I know there are many very good channels covering this subject but it would be interesting to hear the opinions from yourself as someone with a keen interest road safety, attitude and education of both drivers and cyclists.
A few things. Firstly I’m looking forward to the Nurburgring video whenever that comes! I imagine it’ll be fun. Secondly, I reall hope the driving instructor from Leeds reaches out to you. That would be the best scenario. Final thing, I’ve got a Kona N. They are pretty rare cars so it would be interesting to get your take on them, especially with a youngish driver behind the wheel. Also, being profoundly deaf does throw up some unique challenges for me so that may also be something you want to explore. I’ll have a good think about it and consider reaching out for the “Driving With My Viewers” series. I’ve got to build myself up to it though!
@ I’ll have a good think about it but can’t promise anything. I’ve never put myself out there like that before so it would be very out of my comfort zone. Cheers for the positivity though!
On the gov website for the part 2 test it says Check if your car can be used before booking a test You can check if your car can be used by contacting the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Hey Ashley, sorry this is unrelated but Ive had an idea..... So there is this app called drive score, it monitors your driving from your phone... It's not connected to insurance policies ect but in essence if you're a good driver apparently it will give cheaper insurance... But that's not what I was thinking, what I had in mind is that you can set up leaderboards.... On it I thought it be great to have an Ashley Neal leaderboard, I'd definitely join :D
As a taxi driver (private hire) within Worcestershire, where we then have 5 districts governed (Worcester, Wychavon, Wyre Forest, Redditch… and Wolverhampton? Yes). Each has separate rules for a lot of things but also MOTs, and presents a massive problem for vehicle size/rules/quality which leads to cross bordering where the standard is lower, and they can work legally, although, in some cases it might be against their actual insurance policy but hey ho… but most of that is besides the point as I’m commenting in regards your MOT policy rant. Trucks (and buses?) have MOTs which are the most restrictive, and they still upload to the database as a valid MOT. Taxis and private hire vehicles are among the highest mileage vehicles on the road, and yet subject to only a yearly MOT in many areas (we have 1 MOT and Worcester requires a “check” at their approved garages after 6 months of that MOT renewal). The DVSA/DVLA should be classifying these vehicles as commercial and requiring 6 monthly MOT tests on every vehicle registered as a taxi/PHV and it should be noted on the DLVA database too that is what the vehicle was used for. But that being said, the council authority that does those Taxi MOTs should be authorised to upload to the database. Then this wouldn’t happen. An MOT is an MOT, as long as it’s valid it should be accepted. Perhaps get the PHV driver to complain about this to the authority/licensing as well, so this never happens again?
What happened with your HGV experience? Would you consider doing a video with a professional driver and talking about the differences of professionally driving a car against a truck for a living; with risks people who drive one or the other wouldn't normally consider? Thanks, keep up the great videos!
Thank you for all the updates. I hope the driving instructor does take your offer of assistance. The comments I've seen have been constructive on the whole. If you do come down to Birmingham, I do have a a Jaguar XFS which I'd love to go out with you in.
I love watching your videos, I definitely get a different perspective on how I can can maybe teach things in different ways, or at least in how I can approach the same problem in different ways
I wonder, when you're told the decison was made in a meeting, is it actually a DVSA decision? or is it purely a decision made by that manager at that test centre?
Can’t wait for the Nurburgring video! Definitely do an instructor lap or two, where they show you the racing lines and general etiquette, etc. They are worth their weight in gold for getting the most of a visit.
I agree with your comments on the driving instructor in Leeds. I didn't report it because I knew you had. I did note that the one person supporting her was her own sister! Regarding your trip to the Nurnbergring. I would offer a drive in my car en route but would probably be too nervous! What would be good would be to have a video about driving on the continent in a right hand drive car, though (picking up on your video this morning). It is not just getting used to driving on the right - it is all too easy to forget to drive on the left once you are get off the UK motorway network!
Thanks Ash for all your efforts. I always thought I was a good and considerate driver but since watching your channel I try more to be better. Would like to see you do the Nurburgring
Hi Ashley, you asked on the post today for content that we might find of interest for 2025, i passed my test years ago in ten lessons, 1978, i took to driving like a duck to water, but i didn't feel in myself that i was ready, so i took it upon myself to do the IAM course, personally i think this may have been a confidence issue, anyway i did the course and passed, and i felt so much more confident with it under my belt, do you feel it might be a good idea to revisited some of your pupils after a while, to see what bad habits they may have picked up, not as a slagging video but someone in the same position as i found myself years ago, that wants to improve their driving skills, and another thing I've been thinking of, i think some drivers i met on either IAM or even Rospa courses, think they're a grade above, but i just think they're just a bit arrogant after passing, not all, just a few, could you maybe test or even show there're driving skills, or even match against a driving instructor course, the course i took years ago with the IAM gave me the chance to do my dream job, i became a chauffeur and have been since i was 21, safe driving, i love the channel into my 4th years now, keep the good work up, james
One thing I would like to ask is, there should be more of Ashley Neal’s in a lot of the areas that need to be given to train people to be a decent, safe and competent driver/rider that can also not make an event of silly things. As always, I’ll continue to watch you for great sound advice. Great job.
Shameful. Hope your complaint overturns this unjustifiable decision. The 2 year qualification period was introduced when tests were available with very little wait time. I think this should now be extended (its set in law) if they can't reduce test waiting times. .
I had a situation where i took part 1 and 2 and had part 3 booked for last month. The driving school that was teaching me decided to not let me use their car or the student i taught under supervision for 20 hours a week before my part 3, all because i wouldn’t sign up to their franchise and pay 3k upfront. My 2 years have expired now and so i unfortunately gave me. I do miss it though.
To be clear, the gov website does say at 4:42 "must have a current MOT". But they _should_ take a taxi MOT like in many other contexts, and certainly shouldn't change the policy without warning.
A few ideas I’d like to see: A drive around the magic roundabout in Swindon, a look at the self-driving cars they have recently started using in parts of America, cycling and driving around London.
On the subject of videos, I'm thinking of doing a IAM driving course. I'm wondering if it's worth doing. Also I'd like to see what it takes to become a driving instructor.
What I would like to know is if police cars and taxis are tested to a higher standard than regular vehicles, why aren't they given an MOT record against them anyway? It would alleviate any concerns around potential clocking when it comes to the car being transferred to normal, non-commercial use. It would also stop issues like this from arising.
You ask if there would be something we'd like to see you do in the next 12 months. My answer (from Italy): ok for the Nurburgring (I suppose, as a «How to drive like a driving instructor» series video). But, why don't you come to Italy and have a drive, say, on the Tangenziale Ovest (Milano), or the Grande Raccordo Anulare (Roma)? Again, as a «How to drive like a driving instructor» video, with that mindset, and see what happens... 🤔 As usual, my warmest congratulations for your videos and the channel. Despite the fact that I've been driving since 1982, and I have a driving licence since 1985, I've learnt so much from studying and applying your "driving philosophy", that often, when I'm behind the wheel of a car, I have the impression that «Ashley is on the passenger's seat, and he's nodding...» 😂😂
Towing a trailer the do and don't license you need and how to attach a trailer safely would be a great video,all the videos I see are from America, keep up the good work Ashley I like the TH-cam Videos you do.
my sons instructor refused him the use of her car for his test as she said she couldn't afford another failure, are they allowed to do this, the test had been booked 3 months in advance and he now can't get another slot, surely this is breach of contract can they lose license if so many fail never heard of that
I would imagine it's a literal couldn't afford, I don't imagine they have any issues with being allowed to be an instructor, but their insurance might use the pass rate as an indication of risk for the cost of premiums
If they get too many test fails in their car they will have to be assessed to see if they're still good enough. By the sounds of it she might not be good enough if she's that worried. Unfortunately you can't force her to give up her car for 40 minutes. Has the test slot passed or is it still upcoming?
The instructor is protecting their pass rate to reduce the likelihood of a standards check. To be fair they can do this, and if the learner is not ready then it is a sensible justification to decline use of their car if the learner insists on going ahead. The days of "oh well I'll give it a go for the experience" has long gone.
Maybe your son could get use of another car. It doesn’t need to be the instructors car. As long as it is taxed, mot’d and insured and has an additional mirror for the examiner. Where I stay, it’s common for learners to hire a dual control car from Arnold Clark (a major car dealership) and attend their test
A collab with the police or emergency services about their driving or to get a police officer to do a mock test with you and see if you’d pass them as an examiner would be a cool episode and a bit of a laugh
Oh... That would be interesting... Get a police officer qualified for high speed driving to sit a mock learner level driving test with Ashley.... But then arrange for Ashley to do the training and test for the high speed police driving. Yes, that would be difficult to arrange since it would require real police resources to do. But I'm sure there would be a police force somewhere in the UK that would love the publicity, and potential recruitment advertising it would create. Might need to be done as a TV special though, with real TV crew and such.
If the car is required to have a valid MOT, presumably that excludes MOT-exempt cars - i.e. those more than 40 years old. Which seems a bit weird. After all, it is clearly stated that the MOT does not provide any sort of guarantee that the car is roadworthy, that's still on the owner at all times.
Nurburgring, yeah on your bike I can see people saying 😂 maybe something without the safety features we see nowadays an old fiesta corsa or clio with a dodgy bonnet
When you stream make sure that you’re not driving in the pouring rain when staring at chat. I know you won’t, but I’m sure you’ve seen the story of the muppet who did.
I haven’t read all the comments, apologies if this has already been mentioned. I am an ADI Examiners have, in the last few weeks, been able to check all cars going out in test for valid MOTs. I’m not sure they could or did previously. I wonder if the taxi MOT just didn’t show on the device they use? Interesting.
As I and others have said under the other comments, you can go to the video settings (hex cog icon) and pick the original audio from the list in the audio track language setting.
I know I've asked for like the 3rd time, but would love a video in Birmingham, to see a place I'm familiar with. Obviously 100% down to you if you decide to.
12:17 i don't know you know about VLN/NLS (whatever it is called now after the split and dispute) and the 24-hour race that happens there or even watch it when you do get some free time but it's something i want to experience one day to watch in person
I don't understand their issue here. Are the Taxi MOT's not issued by the DVLA? Also, I'm curious what legislation they use to justify this closed door decision and why they wouldn't have put out a memo to all involved parties.
12:05 you should take your focus st to the nurburgring, make some videos on the 800-900mile drive, with your wife and have @mgcharoudin drive it round the track!
TH-cam has generated other language audio tracks for this video within an hour of its upload, and "helpfully" decided upon the wrong language for a lot of people. You can go to the video settings (hex cog icon) and pick the original audio from the list in the audio track language setting. It would be interesting to know whether the people affected were using VPNs or had non-English language defaults in Google or something. It could be just some random fault in TH-cam, of course. Alas, the French translation, for one, does not speak French with a Liverpudlian accent. (-:
It's seemingly random. A Canadian quad bike mechanic I've been watching had the same thing happen the other day. His video only had something like German and Spanish when it first showed up - the original audio track wasn't there at all. Sometimes I feel like TH-cam doesn't test stuff before they throw it live.
Why do I feel like The DVSA has refused the taxi because the computer says no. There should be no right to refuse a roadworthy vehicle from a test, just because they don't have a box for private hire vehicles or different testing.
No English audio track here! I had Indonesian! 😂 I was checking if it was some kind of joke, or the channel had been hijacked and it was selling crypto or something 😂😂
Pedantic jobsworths. People should think about what the goal of their job or industry is and apply the rules accordingly. This keeps happening where officious bureaucrats create stress and water people's time with rules they've made up in house. It's all imaginary. We have created these systems that were initially intended to ensure quality and safety and have morphed into a set of rules that aren't applied with care and intention and sadly are now a hindrance rather than a help.
Hi Ashley I don't know if you've video has been hacked you're speaking Spanish on the TV and speaking French on my phone. Ps IV just noticed every time I click on the video your speaking in different languages 🤷🏻♂️
That's a shame about the DVSA issue, seems a bit pedantic to me. If the vehicle is road legal, as it was/is, where's the problem. It's not like he was trying to do it in a black cab.
I'm sure that had your candidate known of the decision made a week before, he would have arranged a different vehicle for the test. This is a terrible decision by the tester and the lack of clear communication is abysmal.
Some jobsworth put that rule in place. (The DVSA thing.) I believe there's a shortage of driving instructors at the minute? Things like this, which are clearly totally unnecessary, aren't gonna help. I've toyed on and off with the idea of switching careers to be a driving instructor; I even spoke to a course provider one time in the past when I was between jobs and the person who spoke to me thought I would be good at it. I'm so pleased Ashley that you're telling it how it is. It's not that I would be affected by that ruling; I've never driven for hire which has its own set of rules and is something I wouldn't want to be involved with, but if they are going to make decisions like that, I think I can find something less stressful to do instead.
Hmmm, Taxi inhouse MoT's being more thorough than typical MoT's? Nah. Its so open to abuse that its honestly unbelievable it's been said. If the MoT is valid and up to date, the DVLA should be made aware of it, and the issue of taxi MoT's being different to regular MoT's wouldn't exist. Once looked up a taxi MoT and the DVLA claimed it hadn't had one for about 3-4 years. Think about it, its a taxi! It should be triggering ANPR cameras (static & car based) constantly, and a small forest of letters should be going to the owner asking if its got an MoT. Fair enough if your pupil has an up to date taxi MoT, but my trust of them being current, up to date, or even valid, is extremely low. To me, if its not showing an MoT on the DVLA system, then they should be asking 'have you got proof of this?'
You do realise that taxi MOT aren't done in house, the are done by approved testing stations, not all garages that do standard MOT are approved to do Taxis
This business with the Taxi is petty and small minded, Taxi MOT's are way fussier than standard car ones. If this has become a thing, You should have been informed in case this situation arose and then there would have been time to make alternate arrangements on the day. I hope he doesn't have to start again, because that sounds like money lost.
Black Friday is a scam. Prices go up before it and the discounts are often down to the usual price. The trick is to do Christmas shopping in January 😉
Or 21 days before Black Friday
You can obviously use price trackers and figure out if it's cheaper or not. A lot of the times it may not be the cheapest ever, but it's the cheapest price in a while.
The point is to not be impulsive with bigger purchases and track prices.
January is a bit late
@@Steror UK consumer protection law actually requires small print stating when and for how long the non-sale price was in effect, if it was not for at least 28 days in the preceding 6 months. c.f. The Consumer Protection (Code of Practice for Traders on Price Indications) Approval Order 2005
Black Friday. When companies flog old stock at top rate.
I passed my test last Monday first try and I believe part of the reason is because of the knowledge you provide in your videos. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next, and despite having passed I will continue to watch as I want to continually improve. Many thanks!
Why is YT forcing me to have either a Spanish or Br Portuguese audio track and won't let me listen to the original audio :')
I’ve got the same issue on this. It’s very odd?
I have Japanese and German as well, no original though
I’m in Spanish but 2 mins ago before I connected my headphones it was English hahahahaha
I’ve got French!
I can choose French, Italian, Spanish (American) or Hindi!
Dad used to run a taxi firm in Cheshire and used to run into all sorts of issues because the cars showed no valid MOT's. I dont know why, the council don't register the car as MOT'd with the DVLA every time it has its taxi mot (called pass off where im from). would solve so many issues.
Class 6 MOTs (PCVs) don't always appear on DVLA either for some reason. If you check the minibus I use for work it says MOT ran out in 2021 whereas I know for a fact it's current.
If the decision for the part 2 to be cancelled was in a meeting 1 week before hand, why wasn't the driver told so they could use another vehicle
I’m with you on the DI test. Update the information and have a grace period before introducing smaller goalposts. Grossly unfair.
You truly are a great teacher. You have educated me on my driving for sure. I'm so much more relaxed and aware of my responsibility on the road.
Funny in a way, cause I was a 'trained' driver in the army. I can bust a road block, I can evade being followed. A whole lot of things to be honest with you. So learning to drive like a civilian? Never trained for that!
So yep! you have taught me a great deal. thinking on it, it's also a life education too. Driving well, with a respect and understanding of other road users actually translates into other aspects of a persons life. What you do runs pretty deep..
Touched me that. Thank you 🙏
I think I'm more disappointed with Viofo than I am with the DVSA. Increasing the price just before a sale is such a shady practice. I am still sorry to hear about the issue your candidate had, I hope you get an answer and some kind of resolution to this.
Unfortunately it’s very standard.
I’m happy that Ashley calls it out. It shows that his affiliation is based on quality rather than back handers.
I bought and hardwired an A229 plus last week and I’m very happy with it. Very good price on AliExpress right now.
@@Gopher31 The worst thing is that I bought a new car 4 weeks ago and was going to buy a new dashcam after finishing all of my Christmas spending.
The Viofo was top of my list because of the trust I put into Ashley. I can't support this type of behaviour though, I'm stupidly a man of principle.
You're absolutely right though, it really was great to hear Ashley call this out, but unfortunately this company is not an option for me now.
@@Christopher_S
I'd still buy the viofo or whichever you prefer. No company exists that doesn't do what you've stated. I have similar principles also and the result is that I rarely buy anything.
Ashley I adopted your right leg positioning and applied it to my driving. Lanes and especially roundabout lanes are a lot easier. Thank you.
I would like to see a short cycling and driving series in NL, I think the English and Dutch people have many similarities, perhaps you could do a city ride with one of your Dutch viewers to the cycling channel. I would be especially interested in your thoughts regarding the infrastructure, training and differences in attitudes.
I know there are many very good channels covering this subject but it would be interesting to hear the opinions from yourself as someone with a keen interest road safety, attitude and education of both drivers and cyclists.
Ashley going for a ride with a Dutch driving instructor would be fun to watch as well.
A few things.
Firstly I’m looking forward to the Nurburgring video whenever that comes! I imagine it’ll be fun.
Secondly, I reall hope the driving instructor from Leeds reaches out to you. That would be the best scenario.
Final thing, I’ve got a Kona N. They are pretty rare cars so it would be interesting to get your take on them, especially with a youngish driver behind the wheel. Also, being profoundly deaf does throw up some unique challenges for me so that may also be something you want to explore. I’ll have a good think about it and consider reaching out for the “Driving With My Viewers” series. I’ve got to build myself up to it though!
That would be amazing to sit with you for a drive. Really interesting 👍
@ I’ll have a good think about it but can’t promise anything. I’ve never put myself out there like that before so it would be very out of my comfort zone.
Cheers for the positivity though!
On the gov website for the part 2 test it says
Check if your car can be used before booking a test
You can check if your car can be used by contacting the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
It's a government agency... You know that's not going to help. You'll get a very confident "yes" from your call, only to be told "no" on the day.
Hey Ashley, sorry this is unrelated but Ive had an idea.....
So there is this app called drive score, it monitors your driving from your phone... It's not connected to insurance policies ect but in essence if you're a good driver apparently it will give cheaper insurance... But that's not what I was thinking, what I had in mind is that you can set up leaderboards.... On it I thought it be great to have an Ashley Neal leaderboard, I'd definitely join :D
Don’t know if it’s just me but I don’t have an English audio track! The first few seconds are English then it changed to French or German 😂
Same for me, except didn't get any English at all - other vids (including Ashley's) are fine.
It's a problem TH-cam's end!
Yeah this is only playing in dubbed French for me, crazy. Doesn't seem to be an option to turn it off which is mad!
You can select the original audio track by going to the video settings (hex cog icon) and picking that audio track language.
@ wasnt an option for me originally but seems to be there now as English (United States) 😅
As a taxi driver (private hire) within Worcestershire, where we then have 5 districts governed (Worcester, Wychavon, Wyre Forest, Redditch… and Wolverhampton? Yes). Each has separate rules for a lot of things but also MOTs, and presents a massive problem for vehicle size/rules/quality which leads to cross bordering where the standard is lower, and they can work legally, although, in some cases it might be against their actual insurance policy but hey ho… but most of that is besides the point as I’m commenting in regards your MOT policy rant.
Trucks (and buses?) have MOTs which are the most restrictive, and they still upload to the database as a valid MOT. Taxis and private hire vehicles are among the highest mileage vehicles on the road, and yet subject to only a yearly MOT in many areas (we have 1 MOT and Worcester requires a “check” at their approved garages after 6 months of that MOT renewal). The DVSA/DVLA should be classifying these vehicles as commercial and requiring 6 monthly MOT tests on every vehicle registered as a taxi/PHV and it should be noted on the DLVA database too that is what the vehicle was used for.
But that being said, the council authority that does those Taxi MOTs should be authorised to upload to the database. Then this wouldn’t happen. An MOT is an MOT, as long as it’s valid it should be accepted. Perhaps get the PHV driver to complain about this to the authority/licensing as well, so this never happens again?
What happened with your HGV experience? Would you consider doing a video with a professional driver and talking about the differences of professionally driving a car against a truck for a living; with risks people who drive one or the other wouldn't normally consider? Thanks, keep up the great videos!
Thank you for all the updates. I hope the driving instructor does take your offer of assistance. The comments I've seen have been constructive on the whole. If you do come down to Birmingham, I do have a a Jaguar XFS which I'd love to go out with you in.
I love watching your videos, I definitely get a different perspective on how I can can maybe teach things in different ways, or at least in how I can approach the same problem in different ways
Thank you Ashley... always eager to watch your new videos
I wonder, when you're told the decison was made in a meeting, is it actually a DVSA decision? or is it purely a decision made by that manager at that test centre?
I will find out
Thanks, Ashley.
Can’t wait for the Nurburgring video! Definitely do an instructor lap or two, where they show you the racing lines and general etiquette, etc. They are worth their weight in gold for getting the most of a visit.
I agree with your comments on the driving instructor in Leeds. I didn't report it because I knew you had.
I did note that the one person supporting her was her own sister!
Regarding your trip to the Nurnbergring. I would offer a drive in my car en route but would probably be too nervous!
What would be good would be to have a video about driving on the continent in a right hand drive car, though (picking up on your video this morning).
It is not just getting used to driving on the right - it is all too easy to forget to drive on the left once you are get off the UK motorway network!
Just got back from the food bank and a new Ashley Neal video dropped. Sorted 👍
Thanks Ash for all your efforts. I always thought I was a good and considerate driver but since watching your channel I try more to be better. Would like to see you do the Nurburgring
12:09 Ouh exciting!
Thanks as always for the superb content, really appreciate all the work you do.
Hi Ashley, you asked on the post today for content that we might find of interest for 2025, i passed my test years ago in ten lessons, 1978, i took to driving like a duck to water, but i didn't feel in myself that i was ready, so i took it upon myself to do the IAM course, personally i think this may have been a confidence issue, anyway i did the course and passed, and i felt so much more confident with it under my belt, do you feel it might be a good idea to revisited some of your pupils after a while, to see what bad habits they may have picked up, not as a slagging video but someone in the same position as i found myself years ago, that wants to improve their driving skills, and another thing I've been thinking of, i think some drivers i met on either IAM or even Rospa courses, think they're a grade above, but i just think they're just a bit arrogant after passing, not all, just a few, could you maybe test or even show there're driving skills, or even match against a driving instructor course, the course i took years ago with the IAM gave me the chance to do my dream job, i became a chauffeur and have been since i was 21, safe driving, i love the channel into my 4th years now, keep the good work up, james
Looking forward to seeing the Nurburgring video! Got a plenty capable vehicle if you took the focus 😅
One thing I would like to ask is, there should be more of Ashley Neal’s in a lot of the areas that need to be given to train people to be a decent, safe and competent driver/rider that can also not make an event of silly things. As always, I’ll continue to watch you for great sound advice. Great job.
Shameful. Hope your complaint overturns this unjustifiable decision. The 2 year qualification period was introduced when tests were available with very little wait time. I think this should now be extended (its set in law) if they can't reduce test waiting times. .
Jobsworth springs to mind. One chaps opinion. Feel sad for the merc driver. Cheers
I had a situation where i took part 1 and 2 and had part 3 booked for last month. The driving school that was teaching me decided to not let me use their car or the student i taught under supervision for 20 hours a week before my part 3, all because i wouldn’t sign up to their franchise and pay 3k upfront. My 2 years have expired now and so i unfortunately gave me. I do miss it though.
To be clear, the gov website does say at 4:42 "must have a current MOT". But they _should_ take a taxi MOT like in many other contexts, and certainly shouldn't change the policy without warning.
Great to hear you're restarting your driving with viewers again. Fancy a trip round skem? Lol.
A few ideas I’d like to see: A drive around the magic roundabout in Swindon, a look at the self-driving cars they have recently started using in parts of America, cycling and driving around London.
thanks for your content.
made me a much safer driver
Yay one of Ash’s rants!😂 love watching them
On the subject of videos, I'm thinking of doing a IAM driving course. I'm wondering if it's worth doing. Also I'd like to see what it takes to become a driving instructor.
What I would like to know is if police cars and taxis are tested to a higher standard than regular vehicles, why aren't they given an MOT record against them anyway? It would alleviate any concerns around potential clocking when it comes to the car being transferred to normal, non-commercial use. It would also stop issues like this from arising.
You ask if there would be something we'd like to see you do in the next 12 months.
My answer (from Italy): ok for the Nurburgring (I suppose, as a «How to drive like a driving instructor» series video). But, why don't you come to Italy and have a drive, say, on the Tangenziale Ovest (Milano), or the Grande Raccordo Anulare (Roma)? Again, as a «How to drive like a driving instructor» video, with that mindset, and see what happens... 🤔
As usual, my warmest congratulations for your videos and the channel. Despite the fact that I've been driving since 1982, and I have a driving licence since 1985, I've learnt so much from studying and applying your "driving philosophy", that often, when I'm behind the wheel of a car, I have the impression that «Ashley is on the passenger's seat, and he's nodding...» 😂😂
Towing a trailer the do and don't license you need and how to attach a trailer safely would be a great video,all the videos I see are from America, keep up the good work Ashley I like the TH-cam Videos you do.
my sons instructor refused him the use of her car for his test as she said she couldn't afford another failure, are they allowed to do this, the test had been booked 3 months in advance and he now can't get another slot, surely this is breach of contract can they lose license if so many fail never heard of that
I would imagine it's a literal couldn't afford, I don't imagine they have any issues with being allowed to be an instructor, but their insurance might use the pass rate as an indication of risk for the cost of premiums
It will be down to the instructors pass rate. If this drops below a certain level it could mean a standards check is imminent.
If they get too many test fails in their car they will have to be assessed to see if they're still good enough. By the sounds of it she might not be good enough if she's that worried. Unfortunately you can't force her to give up her car for 40 minutes. Has the test slot passed or is it still upcoming?
The instructor is protecting their pass rate to reduce the likelihood of a standards check. To be fair they can do this, and if the learner is not ready then it is a sensible justification to decline use of their car if the learner insists on going ahead.
The days of "oh well I'll give it a go for the experience" has long gone.
Maybe your son could get use of another car. It doesn’t need to be the instructors car. As long as it is taxed, mot’d and insured and has an additional mirror for the examiner. Where I stay, it’s common for learners to hire a dual control car from Arnold Clark (a major car dealership) and attend their test
Two in one day. Why Ashley with these posts you're really spoiling us 😂
I do enjoy the 'Drive like Ashley's sitting in the passenger seat.' videos. 😂
Edit to add: I heard dulcet Scouse throughout. Pas de frainçais.
A collab with the police or emergency services about their driving or to get a police officer to do a mock test with you and see if you’d pass them as an examiner would be a cool episode and a bit of a laugh
Oh... That would be interesting... Get a police officer qualified for high speed driving to sit a mock learner level driving test with Ashley.... But then arrange for Ashley to do the training and test for the high speed police driving.
Yes, that would be difficult to arrange since it would require real police resources to do. But I'm sure there would be a police force somewhere in the UK that would love the publicity, and potential recruitment advertising it would create. Might need to be done as a TV special though, with real TV crew and such.
If the car is required to have a valid MOT, presumably that excludes MOT-exempt cars - i.e. those more than 40 years old. Which seems a bit weird. After all, it is clearly stated that the MOT does not provide any sort of guarantee that the car is roadworthy, that's still on the owner at all times.
Nurburg ring? Is this for the Rad am Ring cycling festival?! 😉
Nurburgring, yeah on your bike I can see people saying 😂 maybe something without the safety features we see nowadays an old fiesta corsa or clio with a dodgy bonnet
When you stream make sure that you’re not driving in the pouring rain when staring at chat.
I know you won’t, but I’m sure you’ve seen the story of the muppet who did.
It's OK... He's not in a Maclaren... Well, not yet anyway.
Computer says no.
I don't blame you for having a rant.
I haven’t read all the comments, apologies if this has already been mentioned.
I am an ADI
Examiners have, in the last few weeks, been able to check all cars going out in test for valid MOTs.
I’m not sure they could or did previously.
I wonder if the taxi MOT just didn’t show on the device they use?
Interesting.
Viofo could do with updating their MT1 motorcycle dash cam.
This video is in another language for some bizarre reason
It's a problem TH-cam's end!
As I and others have said under the other comments, you can go to the video settings (hex cog icon) and pick the original audio from the list in the audio track language setting.
@@JdeBP thx but technically i shouldnt have to do that when its a YT issue ( if they are aware of it ).
It's just Ashley's scouse accent 😂, sorry Ashley, only kidding!!! Love the channel.
I think I’m the only one with no audio problems? 😅
Insert joke about dashcam brand that you use, here. (-:
I'd like to see you meet Salvage Rebuilds UK (Rob and Chris), very different I know, but the crossover would be great.
I know I've asked for like the 3rd time, but would love a video in Birmingham, to see a place I'm familiar with. Obviously 100% down to you if you decide to.
Why 🤣🤣🤣🤣
12:17 i don't know you know about VLN/NLS (whatever it is called now after the split and dispute) and the 24-hour race that happens there or even watch it when you do get some free time but it's something i want to experience one day to watch in person
I don't understand their issue here. Are the Taxi MOT's not issued by the DVLA? Also, I'm curious what legislation they use to justify this closed door decision and why they wouldn't have put out a memo to all involved parties.
12:05 you should take your focus st to the nurburgring, make some videos on the 800-900mile drive, with your wife and have @mgcharoudin drive it round the track!
Looks like YT fixed the audio, you're in English again!
Weirdly, there's no english language audio available? The video started in French for me.
I just double checked some of your other videos and it's only happening on this one.
It's a problem TH-cam's end!
It's back to normal now.
The complete mess that this Country is in right now......
I'm almost beyond words.
Your Student was shafted.
Hi. Yeah. The audio is in French overdub. Not sure what’s happened…
I do wonder the fact that the candidate not being from the UK, influenced their decision?
Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish, Portuguese or Indonesian. 🤔
It's a problem TH-cam's end!
Any reason why this is in French Ashley, or have i done something daft on my settings
Someone not in the UK, just DM me as i am in the UK and I will try and help people
TH-cam has generated other language audio tracks for this video within an hour of its upload, and "helpfully" decided upon the wrong language for a lot of people. You can go to the video settings (hex cog icon) and pick the original audio from the list in the audio track language setting. It would be interesting to know whether the people affected were using VPNs or had non-English language defaults in Google or something. It could be just some random fault in TH-cam, of course. Alas, the French translation, for one, does not speak French with a Liverpudlian accent. (-:
It's seemingly random. A Canadian quad bike mechanic I've been watching had the same thing happen the other day. His video only had something like German and Spanish when it first showed up - the original audio track wasn't there at all.
Sometimes I feel like TH-cam doesn't test stuff before they throw it live.
Why do I feel like The DVSA has refused the taxi because the computer says no. There should be no right to refuse a roadworthy vehicle from a test, just because they don't have a box for private hire vehicles or different testing.
We are back to English 👏
Yeah seems crazy to not allow the car on test. Tell the guy to search for a part 2 in another location to get a sooner date. That's what I did.
why is the audio in every other language except for English???
Lol. I've no idea! This happened the other day and rectified itself quite soon
mines in sign language......
Can't choose the original english voice track Ashley just other foreign languages?
No English audio track here! I had Indonesian! 😂 I was checking if it was some kind of joke, or the channel had been hijacked and it was selling crypto or something 😂😂
Strange instructor test rule!
Pedantic jobsworths. People should think about what the goal of their job or industry is and apply the rules accordingly.
This keeps happening where officious bureaucrats create stress and water people's time with rules they've made up in house. It's all imaginary.
We have created these systems that were initially intended to ensure quality and safety and have morphed into a set of rules that aren't applied with care and intention and sadly are now a hindrance rather than a help.
Hi Ashley I don't know if you've video has been hacked you're speaking Spanish on the TV and speaking French on my phone. Ps IV just noticed every time I click on the video your speaking in different languages 🤷🏻♂️
if they made a change to the testing criteria...why in the hell are they not disclosing that.
extremely unfair to both the examinee and instructor
I'd like to see you rub your tummy and pat your bald head at the same time. (From a fellow instructor and bald guy) Keep up the good work mate.
What happened to the viewer's mistakes series?
Still Going!
What about driving a traction engine
“She’s not well” Are you saying you don’t think she is of sound mind?
I’m no medical professional but if she can’t see what to so many is glaringly obvious, I have my concerns.
Please can I watch in English??
Sounds English to me .
@ it’s sorted now. No idea what happened there
That's a shame about the DVSA issue, seems a bit pedantic to me. If the vehicle is road legal, as it was/is, where's the problem. It's not like he was trying to do it in a black cab.
This sounds like people wanting to use powers just because they believe they can.....
I'm sure that had your candidate known of the decision made a week before, he would have arranged a different vehicle for the test. This is a terrible decision by the tester and the lack of clear communication is abysmal.
Do you have any hobbies outside of work & YT?
Any spare time II have I spend it with family
@@ashley_neal Just curious, thanks. 🙏
Some jobsworth put that rule in place. (The DVSA thing.) I believe there's a shortage of driving instructors at the minute? Things like this, which are clearly totally unnecessary, aren't gonna help. I've toyed on and off with the idea of switching careers to be a driving instructor; I even spoke to a course provider one time in the past when I was between jobs and the person who spoke to me thought I would be good at it. I'm so pleased Ashley that you're telling it how it is. It's not that I would be affected by that ruling; I've never driven for hire which has its own set of rules and is something I wouldn't want to be involved with, but if they are going to make decisions like that, I think I can find something less stressful to do instead.
why does youtube only let me listen to this in spanish or Indonesian lmaoo
It's a problem TH-cam's end!
@@ashley_neal yep its fixed now
Like playing a football match without being told the rules and then getting a Yellow card.
Hmmm, Taxi inhouse MoT's being more thorough than typical MoT's? Nah. Its so open to abuse that its honestly unbelievable it's been said. If the MoT is valid and up to date, the DVLA should be made aware of it, and the issue of taxi MoT's being different to regular MoT's wouldn't exist. Once looked up a taxi MoT and the DVLA claimed it hadn't had one for about 3-4 years. Think about it, its a taxi! It should be triggering ANPR cameras (static & car based) constantly, and a small forest of letters should be going to the owner asking if its got an MoT.
Fair enough if your pupil has an up to date taxi MoT, but my trust of them being current, up to date, or even valid, is extremely low. To me, if its not showing an MoT on the DVLA system, then they should be asking 'have you got proof of this?'
You do realise that taxi MOT aren't done in house, the are done by approved testing stations, not all garages that do standard MOT are approved to do Taxis
This business with the Taxi is petty and small minded, Taxi MOT's are way fussier than standard car ones. If this has become a thing, You should have been informed in case this situation arose and then there would have been time to make alternate arrangements on the day. I hope he doesn't have to start again, because that sounds like money lost.
Bonjour ça va.
I got this in French 🤣
It's a problem TH-cam's end!
@@ashley_neal There's me thinking you've used that time in the vehicle to learn a new language 😉
WTF IS HAPPENING IT'S IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE!
If you go to settings, you should be able to select English again. It seems to have rectified itself.
Ashley, has the candidate lost one of his three attempts for part 2 ? Would be further salt in the wound.
He didn’t as he didn’t attempt the test 👍
@ good stuff. Adi my self I understand the pressure and stress the part 2/3 process was. Thanks for content and videos. Great resource for adis
why is TH-cam making me watch this in French
what language is this ?
What is that tattoo on your right wrist?
Was that horse poo in the road @ 6:15??? 💩