@paintshead - the small gap that he squeezed through at 50 seconds would unlikely be a serious fault on a learner driver test, but is deffinately not what should be expected from an advanced driver. There was a wider part of the road where he could have waited for the oncoming car to come through which would have been much safer (risk of car doors opening).
The video is a good example of basic commentary though :)
No i'm not perfect and i'm aware that i'm the one watching the video, not driving the car..... but there are far too many faults and fluctuations of observation in this video. I'd say this person was an improving driver but not an advanced driver.
However, I am prompted to take lessons and the test because if this is passable as 'advanced driving', i'm pretty much there. Can't wait to find out what their opinion is of my driving.
Hi, I'm saying that at 58 seconds where the other car is forced to squeeze through the miserly gap created because you didn't plan ahead far enough, would have gone against passing the DSA driving test. I am not sure if it's a minor or major fault, but the other car has right of way. Because you forced it to slow down and take evading action, this classed as a fault.
And is not advanced level driving. 'Making progress' is expressed when actually discourteous inpatience is what I'd call it.
At 50 seconds, you should have stopped to let the Nissan Figaro through, doing what you did mean't the other driver had to take avaiding action, so you would have failed todays driving test for that, as it is not your right of way. You then say "that's fine" when that would have been a fault on a DSA driving test.
@Paintheshed again your suggestiosn that at 50sec he should not have gone ahead is complete rubbish, there was enough room and he slowed down to reduce the risk but still made REASONABLE progress in tough conditions. I am beginning to wonder if you ever actually done the test and passed at all? Have you just read the books but not doen the training and passed an advanced test?
@fatfishy1 hi yes true, I always think that makign another driver take evading action e.g pushing them near to the kerb becaause you cant wait 5 seconds is a little wrong... And a fault on a driving test...
Using the IAM IPSGA system made my driving worse. Travelling at 30 MPH I found lots of people overtaking me in dangerous places, though clearly in the wrong for speeding, my driving is much better now I have reverted back, abandoning the push-pull pedantic and frankly dangerous antiquated steering method and self critical double, triple checking driving style behind.
what you are suggesting is not true. you are assuming your interpretation of the "system" is correct. you are suggesting that driving at the speed limit is not safer than exceeding it where the limit is indeed 30mph. Also you are wrong to suggest teh "system" is the problem. I suggest to you that using the "system" correctly and making sure you are in the right gear and speed for the "conditions" and then prioritising your information/action plan with safety first, is better...
I appreciate I'm being critical, but thats what advanced driving is all about...attention to detail. I found the commentary took me about 2 weeks before I got the hang of it. Mistakes I made were talking about my position, then the information. Where I should have been systematic, mention the hazard then what I'm doing
I noticed a few things I may have done differently. Firstly I would have indicated at the blind junction you approached in anticipation of traffic. With the commentary I would have mentioned the speed humps, would I would also mention that would indicate an area of potential hazard. 1:20 your talking about the sun, where I would have said ''taking a position near the crown of the road for added safety and visibility. 2:14 I would have moved to the crown of the road for added safety app junction.
Thanks for these series of videos. I'm about to do my advanced driving course, and in time will do another course with the police. I've been scouring all sorts of resources to 'feed' from to maximise knowledge/methods. Commentary while driving and changing how you view the road works *wonders*, I think everyone should use these methods, not just people looking for more advanced certification etc. It makes me realise how much I missed when I first passed my test years ago! Thanks again.
Could I ask why you only choose to signal if there is somebody to benefit within your view? Would it not be more appropriate to signal at every junction in case there is somebody to benefit that may be hidden from view on approach, e.g. pedestrian in the new road.
You've asked a really insightful question, which does crop up once in a while. There are arguments on both sides of the coin for this one. Overall, I like the policy of indicating with purpose, because it makes you think how your signal or absence of one will be interpreted, and more aware of what's around. It's also one less thing to have to do with your hands if a signal is not necessary. But my opinion is that you would not fail an advanced test for using the opposite policy.
Whilst I agree with Custom2212s answer I myself signal at all times!
I just think it covers that one instance where I haven't seen something but they have seen the signal so are half expecting the manoeuvre. I don't think it makes me lazy in not looking for obstacles but even if it prevents just one accident then its well worth doing. Plus people are lemmings - people copy, so one car not indicating leads to others thinking "I'll do the same"
Cheers. The secondary mirror I was trying out to show the camera what was behind me, but at the resolution and size of it, you can't really see anything. Next time, I might use a separate camera, or I may just ditch it.
@paintshead - the small gap that he squeezed through at 50 seconds would unlikely be a serious fault on a learner driver test, but is deffinately not what should be expected from an advanced driver. There was a wider part of the road where he could have waited for the oncoming car to come through which would have been much safer (risk of car doors opening).
The video is a good example of basic commentary though :)
UKADI1 4 months ago
Quote of the day: "one pedestrian on a bike.." ?
No i'm not perfect and i'm aware that i'm the one watching the video, not driving the car..... but there are far too many faults and fluctuations of observation in this video. I'd say this person was an improving driver but not an advanced driver.
However, I am prompted to take lessons and the test because if this is passable as 'advanced driving', i'm pretty much there. Can't wait to find out what their opinion is of my driving.
Darryld1 4 months ago
@Darryld1 I'm still an improving driver, and I hope to always be.
Custom2212 4 months ago
hey, this is Oxford, isn't it :)
Kuterba 1 year ago
@Kuterba Yes
Custom2212 1 year ago
I don't clasify a row of correctly parked cars down one side of a street as tough conditions.
The other car should not need to slow down to let you through. Why should the other person's journey be affected because you can't wait for 4 seconds?
Paintheshed 1 year ago
Hi, I'm saying that at 58 seconds where the other car is forced to squeeze through the miserly gap created because you didn't plan ahead far enough, would have gone against passing the DSA driving test. I am not sure if it's a minor or major fault, but the other car has right of way. Because you forced it to slow down and take evading action, this classed as a fault.
And is not advanced level driving. 'Making progress' is expressed when actually discourteous inpatience is what I'd call it.
Paintheshed 1 year ago
At 50 seconds, you should have stopped to let the Nissan Figaro through, doing what you did mean't the other driver had to take avaiding action, so you would have failed todays driving test for that, as it is not your right of way. You then say "that's fine" when that would have been a fault on a DSA driving test.
Paintheshed 1 year ago
@Paintheshed again your suggestiosn that at 50sec he should not have gone ahead is complete rubbish, there was enough room and he slowed down to reduce the risk but still made REASONABLE progress in tough conditions. I am beginning to wonder if you ever actually done the test and passed at all? Have you just read the books but not doen the training and passed an advanced test?
MrTomkilleen 1 year ago
@Paintheshed
Looked like plenty of room if both drivers knew the widths of their car.
Not saying this chap is perfect (he's not bad tho) but surprising how wide many Micra type drivers think their cars really are!
fatfishy1 7 months ago
@fatfishy1 hi yes true, I always think that makign another driver take evading action e.g pushing them near to the kerb becaause you cant wait 5 seconds is a little wrong... And a fault on a driving test...
Paintheshed 7 months ago
@Paintheshed Thanks for clarifying. It does look like a mistake on my part. Do I know you from somewhere else online, one of the AD fora perhaps?
Custom2212 7 months ago
Using the IAM IPSGA system made my driving worse. Travelling at 30 MPH I found lots of people overtaking me in dangerous places, though clearly in the wrong for speeding, my driving is much better now I have reverted back, abandoning the push-pull pedantic and frankly dangerous antiquated steering method and self critical double, triple checking driving style behind.
Paintheshed 1 year ago
@Paintheshed
what you are suggesting is not true. you are assuming your interpretation of the "system" is correct. you are suggesting that driving at the speed limit is not safer than exceeding it where the limit is indeed 30mph. Also you are wrong to suggest teh "system" is the problem. I suggest to you that using the "system" correctly and making sure you are in the right gear and speed for the "conditions" and then prioritising your information/action plan with safety first, is better...
MrTomkilleen 1 year ago
I appreciate I'm being critical, but thats what advanced driving is all about...attention to detail. I found the commentary took me about 2 weeks before I got the hang of it. Mistakes I made were talking about my position, then the information. Where I should have been systematic, mention the hazard then what I'm doing
Tigger137 1 year ago
I noticed a few things I may have done differently. Firstly I would have indicated at the blind junction you approached in anticipation of traffic. With the commentary I would have mentioned the speed humps, would I would also mention that would indicate an area of potential hazard. 1:20 your talking about the sun, where I would have said ''taking a position near the crown of the road for added safety and visibility. 2:14 I would have moved to the crown of the road for added safety app junction.
Tigger137 1 year ago
Thanks for these series of videos. I'm about to do my advanced driving course, and in time will do another course with the police. I've been scouring all sorts of resources to 'feed' from to maximise knowledge/methods. Commentary while driving and changing how you view the road works *wonders*, I think everyone should use these methods, not just people looking for more advanced certification etc. It makes me realise how much I missed when I first passed my test years ago! Thanks again.
RicardusG 1 year ago
wow, your roads are REALLY narrow! no wonder small cars are popular in the UK!
c2105026 1 year ago
Could I ask why you only choose to signal if there is somebody to benefit within your view? Would it not be more appropriate to signal at every junction in case there is somebody to benefit that may be hidden from view on approach, e.g. pedestrian in the new road.
Just interested to know your thoughts on this :)
Great series of videos, by the way.
gigglinpin 3 years ago
Thanks!
You've asked a really insightful question, which does crop up once in a while. There are arguments on both sides of the coin for this one. Overall, I like the policy of indicating with purpose, because it makes you think how your signal or absence of one will be interpreted, and more aware of what's around. It's also one less thing to have to do with your hands if a signal is not necessary. But my opinion is that you would not fail an advanced test for using the opposite policy.
Custom2212 3 years ago
@gigglinpin
This always puzzles me too!
Whilst I agree with Custom2212s answer I myself signal at all times!
I just think it covers that one instance where I haven't seen something but they have seen the signal so are half expecting the manoeuvre. I don't think it makes me lazy in not looking for obstacles but even if it prevents just one accident then its well worth doing. Plus people are lemmings - people copy, so one car not indicating leads to others thinking "I'll do the same"
fastra 1 year ago
Fantastic driving. Could you please tell me why you appear to have two interior mirrors fitted to your car?
romblak 3 years ago
Cheers. The secondary mirror I was trying out to show the camera what was behind me, but at the resolution and size of it, you can't really see anything. Next time, I might use a separate camera, or I may just ditch it.
Custom2212 3 years ago
You are a great driver, its a pity there are not more like you on the roads.
catbrush123 3 years ago 2