All from ONE Viewer!

This group of clips were sent to me in one batch from the same viewer. If only everyone use the road in this manner.

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[llinoscarpe]

When I saw the title I thought I'd spend the next 7 minutes shaking my head, but pleasantly surprised to see this guy is an excellent road user. Kudos to them!

[lainey]

I love that saying 'Take pride in doing everything properly' It would make such a difference if everyone did this.😊

[MYCROFTonX]

The words 'make things better' or as my driving instructor said to me decades ago 'don't make matters worse' is without doubt the smartest and safest advice to start driving with.

She also said that 'We're not sat behind the wheel to dish out punishments'... which works on many levels in my books. Way ahead of her time.

[MarkHewitt]

Pro-tip with temp lights. Most of the sensors have a small red led light at one corner. If this is lit the sensor has seen you.

[PedroConejo]

Apart from them being really scary, anyone who has not been close-passed on a bicycle has never ridden a bicycle on the road. While many drivers have improved, there's still enough people out there who just don't care.
Also, passing before stopping dead in the road to wait for the cycle you've just overtaken to pass you on the inside is not only dangerous for the cyclist, it's an absolutely stupid thing to do because it puts you at risk of being rear-ended. It might even amount to obstruction.

[skellertons]

Hello Mr N, your London bus mate here, in the last few months, I have have many cyclists showing me a lot of consideration and working with me to make a good flow. The problem is is that many cycles are electrically propelled, and used to deliver food. The riders are often using a mobile phone for whatever reason, and are just a bloody nuisance with their slowing down and speeding up and generally not having lights of any sort, (Deliveroo the chief offenders here), I just have to let them do what they have to do. As for mopeds, help me, they are the Wild West, all an L plates, aggressive, do what they want types, when they close pass me, I just pray that nothing will happen.

[Creamplayer]

Love the clip where he just holds back for the white van indicating right at lights. It's such a simple thing to do and makes everyone's life easier, but so many wouldn't do that there.

[richard.b]

5:54 Disclaimer: This clips were not sent in by jeremy vine 😂

[maxtonoliver]

Regarding RADAR controlled temporary traffic lights:
Years ago, when driving up the narrow, winding and steep Nant-y-Garth Pass in North Wales, my passenger and I rounded a bend and encountered a set of this type of lights set on RED. We waited for many minutes in vain for the lights to change. No on-coming cars from the other direction, and a sharp bend in the road ahead making it dangerous to proceed. The RADAR sensor had been set too high and we had come in under the beam.
The Solution: my passenger alighted from the car, held his hand above his head and walked towards the Traffic lights, thus tripping the sensor.
My passenger regained his seat, the lights changed to GREEN, and we were SAFELY on our way.
A useful tip for cyclists, or anyone stranded at such lights!

[DKKatano]

Hey Ashley Neal,
This is one of the big reasons I follow you.
You show, tell, and teach in a very calm and gentle manner how one should behave in traffic, without at any time shouting, screaming or cursing others.
1½ years ago I watched several of your videos for the first time, where you made me realize, it's a waste of time getting angry or annoyed with others in traffic.

Before I watched your videos, I could get annoyed by others driving too slowly, queuing, or others who just couldn't figure out how to drive properly. I thought I was a good driver myself, but in fact I was part of the problem, I didn't make it better, using the horn, or giving the middle finger.

Today I drive after it takes the time it takes. I no longer let myself get irritated or angry with others. It has actually meant that I come home from work happier. Today I am a better driver than I was 1½ years ago, but even I can make mistakes in traffic. However, it happens far less often today because I have followed your advice.

Thank you very much for that.
All the best to you.
I look forward seeing more videos from you

[archechme]

2:10 just look at how easy it is! it boggles my mind when people make a huge drama out of such simple things. Van driver realised they're in the wrong lane, they signal and wait. The cammer hangs back and lets them sort it out. So easy and effortless.

[NickRamsden]

Hi Ashley, thank you for the feedback and commentary. You've made my day! I might give a shout and even swear at a close pass - it's hard not to be as calm as yourself all the time. Although I don't remember the first clip being mine but maybe it's just a placeholder before the main event. I'm currently working through one ride where I felt quite victimised. Just to demonstrate how bad it can be some days.

[jasonc]

Was following a cyclist today and decided that as I was at a blind bend, I would stay behind. got overtaken by an AUDI who was sounding his horn all the way past. Was nice to see the AUDI pulled. BTW I drive a BMW and yes, the indictors work.

[StefanVeenstra]

Raised as a cyclist in the Netherlands, passes as close as half a metre have always been a norm, so I never thought any of it. Seeing these clips, I have improved myself as a driver and stay back if there's no room or reason to overtake a cyclist. Often to the annoyance of irate tailgaters behind, but I have grown to tolerate that in favour of the cyclists safety.

[steve]

Glad you mentioned lights not always picking up cyclists. There are some permanent lights near me that are sensor controlled that don't change for cyclists.

[sparkycalledmarky]

I think it's worth acknowledging the van at 1:54 also doing the right thing: they know they're in the wrong lane, so indicate so as to let others know what they want to do.

Most these days don't bother, then try to force their way in with no regard for anyone else, and that's the cause of many problems in these situations. Anyone can take the wrong lane from time to time. All it takes is an indication and then waiting for the right gap to get into the correct lane (and someone usually will provide that right gap if you show patience).

[pearceburns]

I recently read a recommendation at work for cycling. "If you aren't confident, remember YOU ARE THE TRAFFIC. You have as much right to be on the road as any other vehicle". If I was a car, I doubt that van would have overtaken. If I behave like confident traffic, I'll get close passed by *lovely van drivers* like that. Then if I'm passive I'm more likely to encourage dangerous overtakes. It feels like a lose-lose.

This is why when I cycle I try to only use cycle routes and bridleways whenever possible. I'm a huge fan of proper cycling infrastructure.

[ibs]

At 5:40, agreed, that was a good and early anticipation of a potential left hook. I see so many YT videos where the cyclist seems to deliberately cause a near miss with a left hook. Of course in such cases, the car driver should have waited behind the cyclist for their left turn but has Ashley's stated many times, "Make it a non event"

[jeffslade]

We /are/ allowed to proceed to pass occupational red lights that don't change with the proviso that it must be safe to proceed with no oncoming traffic. Beware 3-way control. You must be able to see there is no waiting traffic about to go. You must stop but can then cycle or drive through. You must not do this at regular lights. This only applies to occupational (road works) lights, typically when failed. Occupational controls are supposed to be removed when not not in use by the workmen and the road made safe when unattended, but they don't.

[MK-]

Morning Ashley - playing catch up on the channel after being distracted by the snooker! What an excellent set of clips, thanks for sharing.
On the close pass in the first one - one advantage of primary position is it gives you space on the left to move into should you be on the receiving end of a dangerous overtake. If you're only a meter or less out from the edge of the road it doesn't leave you anywhere to go.
It's a shame more cyclists don't use primary when appropriate. Now if I'm in the car and I come up behind a cyclist who's hugging the kerb I put them in primary myself - ie plan my overtake (or not) as though they were in primary position