At the beginning the cars still coming through on the roundabout was shocking. The last one blue focus must have jumped the red as well. There's really some a***holes on the roads
Sadly very common in the town. Light timing on the roundabouts tends to favour jumping the lights otherwise you get stuck on the roundabout lights as well. So you have to be prepared for 2-3 cars barrelling through before you pull away on your green. :-(
That's not the main reason. Depending on the configuration of the lights, the blue lights on unmarked cars are often pretty much invisible from the side. It's entirely possible that none of the drivers managed to work out where the sirens were coming from
@@whimsical_ninja Perhaps he could tell us his light configeration as he is a chief fire officer and with cutbacks it's not so well decorated with the blues.
If I was feeling generous I could say that modern car sound insulation and media systems are far too good and could make hearing emergency sirens harder. I'm not, so some people are just stupid and drive through green lights without observing what's happening around them especially a vehicle with sirens and blue flashing lights activated trying to get across a junction.
Most police cars in the UK can't be heard until they're right on top of you. They should mount the sirens either within the roof lights or somewhere in the front bumper/grille area. Most ambulances where I am have a cutout in the front bumper so the siren can project the sound further without being blocked.
Most oblivious motorists are more than likely either on the phone, headhones, yes media up to loud with or without headphones never look in the mirrors types.
At the beginning the cars still coming through on the roundabout was shocking. The last one blue focus must have jumped the red as well. There's really some a***holes on the roads
Sadly very common in the town. Light timing on the roundabouts tends to favour jumping the lights otherwise you get stuck on the roundabout lights as well. So you have to be prepared for 2-3 cars barrelling through before you pull away on your green. :-(
That's not the main reason. Depending on the configuration of the lights, the blue lights on unmarked cars are often pretty much invisible from the side. It's entirely possible that none of the drivers managed to work out where the sirens were coming from
@@whimsical_ninja these sirens are also so quiet
@@whimsical_ninja Perhaps he could tell us his light configeration as he is a chief fire officer and with cutbacks it's not so well decorated with the blues.
I am binging on these blue light run videos. I used to deliver around Wokingham, Warfield, Arborfield areas so I can relate to the roads.
Love watching your videos, but do you think one day you could do a vehicle walk around to show your lighting set up?
I have added a thumbnail to the video so you can see it, as I have now retired I no longer have the equipment fitted,
Good video
It's amazing how people don't see an unmarked emergency vehicle with blues n twos but will acknowledge a marked vehicle!!
Van as you approached scene was to eager to get around lorry and not looking first before pulling out.
If I was feeling generous I could say that modern car sound insulation and media systems are far too good and could make hearing emergency sirens harder. I'm not, so some people are just stupid and drive through green lights without observing what's happening around them especially a vehicle with sirens and blue flashing lights activated trying to get across a junction.
Yep never take a green light for granted. I always give a good look
Most police cars in the UK can't be heard until they're right on top of you. They should mount the sirens either within the roof lights or somewhere in the front bumper/grille area.
Most ambulances where I am have a cutout in the front bumper so the siren can project the sound further without being blocked.
Most oblivious motorists are more than likely either on the phone, headhones, yes media up to loud with or without headphones never look in the mirrors types.
Do you honk to adjust the siren..?
Yeap, one to turn on and one to change tone and two to turn off..
Appreciating that you have now retired but out of interest what was your job role?
I was a station manager in charge of three stations.....
@@EmergencydriveUK Wondered if you watched Chris Martin on you tube (critical care paramedic)
Add speedometer and HR
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if is a fire you need get the in 2 miss ok
Emergency 999.....but first ADVERTS!!! MUST NOT BE THAT MUCH OF AN EMERGENCY THEN!
Well you are watching something for free ...
@@lautoka63 Yeah, I am watching ADVERTS!!!