@DavidBhoy1967 very tricky. Definitely one to just take nice and slowly, ask early and show what you want to do. I've definitely found other drivers will help out more often than not in these situations. Especially if it's a known issue on this part of the road.
For a learner to have handled that as well as he did, and to not get flustered, or distracted when that van tried to manoeuvre around him on the hatched marking - 10/10. Great clear instructions, too.
I passed my test 15 years ago, and I also enjoy watching these videos to improve my knowledge. The best drivers on the road are those who are always open to learning, irregardless of how long it's been since their test. Well done on passing and happy driving!
I have 1 rule on roundabouts when busy never block an entrance if I can't go past then I hold back and let them go if going straight and if they are going left and I'm able to start moving I will let them out and move to say I'm going past the junction. Perfect move out into lane 2 as its the safer option. Left lane is correct in theory but so is the right lane. So the question is not what is correct in theory, but what is the safest and less risky option. The right lane as you are more visible and people expect you might go past the junction as you are more likely to be going left in the left lane
love how you talk to your pupil very clear helping them deal with it also then at the end talked about what happen/may/could of happen to give them understanding what to look out for next time very clear with wording also saying good good well done etc etc
A tricky situation brilliantly handled by pupil and tutor. Your pupil, I'm sure, will be able to go onto the roads, post test, justifiably confident in his abilities to assess and handle complex situations. There are many far more experienced drivers who do not have such good knowledge about how to handle a situation like that. The way you took him through the situation and then analysed and explained it afterwards was exemplary teaching; all calmly and expertly handled. You are producing drivers, not just people who can pass their test, and we are all safer because of it.
I love it when situations like that pop in every day drives, your pupil did really well I thought in a tricky situation. Oh and by the way Happy new year to you and your family Ash.
To go ahead at that rouondabout, and any similar one, is unusual, as most would use the flyover. There is that side road just after the roundabout, that you left clear, so ahead at the roundabout would be used sometimes, but most locals would not expect this. That really presents a T-junction, so most at the roundabout would be turning left, or right, with a lane for each. Approaching such a junction for the first time, so with no local knowledge, I would probably choose the right lane, not the left. Encountering that queue then makes emerging easier, as others are more likely to let you out, as you appear to be going other than left. Once into the roundabout, and past 1st exit, it is easy to leave at 2nd exit, as there appeared to be no conflicts. I would have moved left much earlier towards the exit. If there had been little traffic at the roundabout, which might present others going ahead form the left lane, if moving left to exit becomes difficult, from the right lane it is easy to go around. Using the left lane on the approach may force a left turn.
Your pupil did brilliantly with the poor planning and execution by other drivers. He'll need every second of that instruction once he's out on his own. At the risk of sounding conceited, this is the origin of most of the problems I face when driving and all of it due to the same mindset seen in the video: tailgating, queuing across junctions, rushing/wrong lanes at roundabouts, etc, etc. I don't think I'm alone in that.
After the first exit, I’d’ve been inclined to get into the left lane earlier for my exit to avoid the cutting across lanes that occurred by being in Lane 2 for as long as you were.
Staying longer gave them a bit longer to double check there was space/no undertaking. But if you can check quicker an earlier move to the left would be best yes.
If one has local knowledge and aware that this is a common situation at this roundabout when it's busy: Would it be better to approach in the right hand lane to begin with. Although in this instance it had a longer queue, I wonder if it would have offered an easier emerge onto the roundabout, relatively clear of the two lanes of traffic that was exiting into what for you was the first exit.
from what you say you can choose, long queue and wait for easier merge or short queue and more difficult merge. Perhaps the answer is how confident are you to take the more difficult merge?
Good lesson on what might happen if you don't plan ahead. Using the overpass would have saved you the hassle but it's good to practice these situations. Ideally there should be road markings on approach. The left lane looked clear as you approached so it was the best option. When the situation changes, keeping calm, anticipation of other users and patience is the key.
Question. If you know that left lane is always like that can’t you use the right lane leading up to the roundabout in the first place. I know he is a leaner and you hv to teach him proper.
I watched this many times now as a HGV driver. I would like to have seen more left mirror work. However that comes with experience. Young man you doing well .
As already said your pupil did brilliantly but I would always argue entering from the right lane would prove advantageous. In one way by indicating your intention (to those vehicles doing their straight on, your pupil's left) of wanting to go to the next exit.
Nice to see drivers [mostly] being accommodating there and leaving suitable gaps and allowing flow. Definitely a tricky one and definitely one that will occur for most at some point in their driving career. I think it was mentioned on the previous instructor video that this is why having a roundabout where the number of exit lanes differ to the lanes for those emerging can cause problems. It is also why I, very wrongly, assumed a roundabout near me was fine to exit left from the right lane when it was busy (All from one viewer #4, around 5 minutes in for those that cannot remember) Take it slow, take it steady, always use indicators and never assume. And if you are unable to move lanes for any reason then take the exit and turn around somewhere suitable...never take a chance and / or have a go at others for blocking, remember, they are in the correct lane which is why some layouts can seem odd at busy times
If ever I find myself in such a situation, and needing to go around car's or changing lanes like that, I will usually put my window down which makes it easier for other drivers to make eye contact with me, and are more likely to allow me to make a safer manoeuvre. I also do it so other helpful drivers can see me thank them with a nice wave.
2:17 I have a question about this part, why is it better to stay in the current lane you are in instead of going straight into the left lane after the queue of traffic, the only thing i thought was if it had something to do with the white van approaching on the left and making sure you had room if he came straight out but then you would have to cross in front of him to exit. i've watched a couple of times just in case i missed something but i don't think i did. Either way good on the learner, that is a tricky one for them.
I have a question about Ashley's comment at 3:10 in the linked crash video. He says "the driver of the red car should not have been passing people who were already on the roundabout in front of them". But if traffic is queueing in lane 1 don't you have to, otherwise you block your lane? And in this video, once the pupil gets into lane 2 he passes vehicles that were already on the roundabout in front of him in lane 1. There's clearly something I'm misunderstanding. How should a driver going straight in lane 2 properly deal with queuing traffic in lane 1? Thanks for the instructive video. I often feel uncertain on roundabouts.
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2:35 from a perspective of someone who doesn't drive in UK, I see this specific carriageway broad enough for 2 cars, yet everyone is queued on the right side. I understand the bus stop there, but it is not a bus lane, or at least it is not indicated as such. So, why single file? In Latvia, for instance, drivers approaching an intersection like this would double up and use all available space, and then zipper merge if and when the road narrows. Why not here?
The answer to your question is in the word 'here'. Let me give you an example: in the 70s, there were MPs arguing that it was a violation of freedom of choice (honestly) to require drivers to use dipped headlights in poor visibility and at night. We still do not have a law that makes creeping around at night on sidelights in town illegal.
this is something both UK and US drivers have a tendency to. they queue early. then other drivers take advantage of the early queuing to barge to the front. this creates conflict at the head of the queue, and slows everything down. then the bargers complain it's not fair if a motorist pops out of the queue and refuses to barge to the front, despite the fact it generally results in a proper merge in turn for at least 2½ minutes before reverting back to people queuing early.
That ST really drives like a diesel (in a good way), must be quite forgiving to students because it doesn't stall easily and you can shortshift. Imagine all those students gearhunting in little 3cylinders. Also those UK roundabouts look daunting, in the Netherlands these days we have curbs running across the middle line so that you can only go into the designated lane. If you're in the wrong lane... tough.
A large enough roundabout is effectively just a circular one way street, it is quite in order to change lanes once you are on the roundabout, just drive in staggered formation, observe and signal as you would anywhere else. I hope that much is not controversial. My opinion is that for a given large enough roundabout it doesn't practically matter what lane you use to get onto the roundabout as long as there is space and time to change lanes safely once on the roundabout. In this case lane 2 may have been the better option. I would then have moved out into the outer lane as soon as possible.
Highway code doesn't understand local etiquette, there are many situations where following the rules puts you in poor places, knowing that if you chose the incorrect lane, though the accepted local etiquette puts you in a safer position to manoeuvre to your exit?
Ashley said the cars at the junction should have held back ?, theres no yellow box, filtering traffic while been in the wrong lane to beat traffic is a bad habit to teach to be fair. Ive noticed people mention its quicker but he beat 1 car if you count and it would have caught him on the slip road, if everyone filtered like this we would have alot more accidents.
I have read that some of this is down to drivers misreading satnavs and joining via the exit slip and also foreign drivers forgetting to drive on the left.
As an aside, I wonder how many drivers are caught out at around 0:18 with the traffic lights there which are solely a pedestrian crossing. When they turn green, it's only to proceed through the crossing and not an "all clear" for the entire left turn. There are Give Way lines a few feet further ahead with the intersecting road but I'm sure some drivers misunderstand that whole setup.
@philipscott1128 Yes I was thinking the exact same thing.
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The light indicates for an entire intersection, so no, it IS for the entire left turn. When the light is out, the crossing is at pedestrians' own risk (except for the little "should" that has been added to the hw code) and the give-way line before the edge of is in effect.
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@philipscott1128 There's a give-way line right before the edge of next carriageway.
Happy New Year everyone. Wishing you all a safe and prosperous 2025. I look forward to another year's viewing and learning from Ash...and of course, making the.. ahem..."occasional" comment. 2024 was my toughest year ever, what with unexpectedly losing my very dear Mum on July 3rd due to a stair fall and then myself being diagnosed with leukemia on October 17th. I'm responding very well indeed to treatment but still have around another 33 weeks of further treatments. At least it's 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off. The "on " weeks are twice a week. The only exception is next week when it's all 5 weekdays. Anyhow, stay safe everyone!
hmm...not sure, when you said you are going straight on I would have gone on the "second" lane personally. Thats what I generally do as I fnd going round the roundabout on the first lane a bit dangerous as your not taking the first exit in these larger roundaboluts hence cars coming round the roundabout in the second lane trying to get to the first might not understand your moving on. Not sure that made any sense but handled great and I am sure officially you did the right manouver.
You would only usually use the right hand lane if you knew the junction straight across that your exiting has two lanes though otherwise you risk cutting someone up
@BillCarthy it's legal, but if you make a habit of it and get noticed you can expect other road users to get miffed at you for it. Ashley has covered this in one of his videos, I think in just the last year.
Off topic I know, but I can't help mentioning the litter on the road at the end when you were coming off the roundabout. It's the same around here, nobody cares any more. The police should ideally deal with this sort of thing, but I do realise they're stretched and don't really have the manpower.
Anyone here made any New Year's driving resolutions? For myself it's to continue improving and learning from Ashley. In fact, for the longest time now, I'm always wondering "What Would Ashley Do?" whenever I'm driving. I'm also always wondering what every else here would make of my driving if posted as dash cam footage. Another driving resolution for myself is to re read the Highway Code as well as the book Know Your Road signs. Also, to improve general observation (particularly long distance observation) and anticipation. My very dear Mum passed away on July 3rd and I've promised her to always be the son she would be proud of and that very much includes my driving. She always complimented me on my driving and even commented that she noticed an improvement. I have Ashley to thank for that and I am hugely grateful to you Ash. Mum was always urging me to sign up with IAM Roadsmart with a view to taking the advanced test. Maybe after I finish my 33 weeks of treatment for my leakumia. For me, another resolution is that I fully intend to get back to attending my favourite events again, including car shows, flower and garden shows and many others. Already started marking them all in my 2025 diary and I know it's what my very dear Mum would have wanted. Safe driving folks.
Haven't a clue how to amend or cancel. The colour for both is grey, but I have a friend in a nursing home who has a black beanie, so I could give him one of the grey ones as an alternative colour option.
Your pupil was brilliant there. A potentially tricky one.
@DavidBhoy1967 very tricky. Definitely one to just take nice and slowly, ask early and show what you want to do. I've definitely found other drivers will help out more often than not in these situations. Especially if it's a known issue on this part of the road.
For a learner to have handled that as well as he did, and to not get flustered, or distracted when that van tried to manoeuvre around him on the hatched marking - 10/10.
Great clear instructions, too.
Just recently passed my test.Your videos have definitely improved my awareness when driving .Thanks for making the roads a little bit safer.
I passed my test 15 years ago, and I also enjoy watching these videos to improve my knowledge. The best drivers on the road are those who are always open to learning, irregardless of how long it's been since their test. Well done on passing and happy driving!
A top lesson there, and brilliantly engaged with your pupil getting them to explain _their_ thinking. I wish more instructors did that!
I have 1 rule on roundabouts when busy never block an entrance if I can't go past then I hold back and let them go if going straight and if they are going left and I'm able to start moving I will let them out and move to say I'm going past the junction. Perfect move out into lane 2 as its the safer option. Left lane is correct in theory but so is the right lane. So the question is not what is correct in theory, but what is the safest and less risky option. The right lane as you are more visible and people expect you might go past the junction as you are more likely to be going left in the left lane
love how you talk to your pupil very clear helping them deal with it also then at the end talked about what happen/may/could of happen to give them understanding what to look out for next time very clear with wording also saying good good well done etc etc
A tricky situation brilliantly handled by pupil and tutor. Your pupil, I'm sure, will be able to go onto the roads, post test, justifiably confident in his abilities to assess and handle complex situations. There are many far more experienced drivers who do not have such good knowledge about how to handle a situation like that.
The way you took him through the situation and then analysed and explained it afterwards was exemplary teaching; all calmly and expertly handled. You are producing drivers, not just people who can pass their test, and we are all safer because of it.
From 0:18 to 0:38: A moment of compassion for all those drivers in the oncoming carriageway caught up in a long traffic jam.
I love it when situations like that pop in every day drives, your pupil did really well I thought in a tricky situation. Oh and by the way Happy new year to you and your family Ash.
I liked the double right shoulder check even though the lights said go.
Actually good driving and fairly good tuition.
'fairly good tuition' - you are harsh lol
To go ahead at that rouondabout, and any similar one, is unusual, as most would use the flyover. There is that side road just after the roundabout, that you left clear, so ahead at the roundabout would be used sometimes, but most locals would not expect this. That really presents a T-junction, so most at the roundabout would be turning left, or right, with a lane for each. Approaching such a junction for the first time, so with no local knowledge, I would probably choose the right lane, not the left. Encountering that queue then makes emerging easier, as others are more likely to let you out, as you appear to be going other than left. Once into the roundabout, and past 1st exit, it is easy to leave at 2nd exit, as there appeared to be no conflicts. I would have moved left much earlier towards the exit. If there had been little traffic at the roundabout, which might present others going ahead form the left lane, if moving left to exit becomes difficult, from the right lane it is easy to go around. Using the left lane on the approach may force a left turn.
Happy New Year Ashley Neal.
Very safe and good job by your pupil Ashley 👏
Your pupil did brilliantly with the poor planning and execution by other drivers. He'll need every second of that instruction once he's out on his own. At the risk of sounding conceited, this is the origin of most of the problems I face when driving and all of it due to the same mindset seen in the video: tailgating, queuing across junctions, rushing/wrong lanes at roundabouts, etc, etc. I don't think I'm alone in that.
it might all be condensed to "I want my turn now"
After the first exit, I’d’ve been inclined to get into the left lane earlier for my exit to avoid the cutting across lanes that occurred by being in Lane 2 for as long as you were.
Exactly what I was thinking
Staying longer gave them a bit longer to double check there was space/no undertaking.
But if you can check quicker an earlier move to the left would be best yes.
@@06kellyjac I agree that qualification but I’d deal with what I saw😊
Depends because anyone in that queue has the potential to be waiting to go around
I was thinking that too.
Brilliant tuition . Asking qualifying questions not suggesting answers . Pupil understood the reasoning for next time not just " move to lane 2 "
What a great job!… Happy New Year all
Morning all. Happy New Year! 🎉
Afternoon Matt and Happy New Year to you, Ashley and the community
@smilerbob cheers Bob. All the best!
If one has local knowledge and aware that this is a common situation at this roundabout when it's busy: Would it be better to approach in the right hand lane to begin with. Although in this instance it had a longer queue, I wonder if it would have offered an easier emerge onto the roundabout, relatively clear of the two lanes of traffic that was exiting into what for you was the first exit.
Yes Local knowledge can be so useful when it's busy
from what you say you can choose, long queue and wait for easier merge or short queue and more difficult merge. Perhaps the answer is how confident are you to take the more difficult merge?
Depends because you could still have a car in that left lane come around so would have to be extra cautious
The pros and cons of following a sat nav…
A perfect example of having to bend the rules to make a safer outcome for the situation, well done.
I recognise that junction from a previous video! Tricky one, the pupil dealt with it really well.
Excellently done from both of you.
Ashley do love your videos, all. And love how you do into detail with them.
Hope he keeps that driving standard up. Liverpool needs more good drivers. Excellent 👍
Happy New Year to everyone, I really hope 2025 will be a fantastic year for all of you. 🎉
I have been on this roundabout with my driving instructor. So scary and tricky
Good lesson on what might happen if you don't plan ahead. Using the overpass would have saved you the hassle but it's good to practice these situations. Ideally there should be road markings on approach. The left lane looked clear as you approached so it was the best option. When the situation changes, keeping calm, anticipation of other users and patience is the key.
Great pupil. Very switched on. Everyone take note.
Question. If you know that left lane is always like that can’t you use the right lane leading up to the roundabout in the first place. I know he is a leaner and you hv to teach him proper.
Wish you'd tell your pupils well done more after something stressful like that, he's earned it!
He told him that he did it correctly
There's two lanes coming off the first exit, so there's no way the left lane should be used to go straight ahead. Needs some lane markings!
I watched this many times now as a HGV driver. I would like to have seen more left mirror work. However that comes with experience. Young man you doing well .
As already said your pupil did brilliantly but I would always argue entering from the right lane would prove advantageous. In one way by indicating your intention (to those vehicles doing their straight on, your pupil's left) of wanting to go to the next exit.
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Absolutely textbook, well done to your pupil!
Nice to see drivers [mostly] being accommodating there and leaving suitable gaps and allowing flow. Definitely a tricky one and definitely one that will occur for most at some point in their driving career. I think it was mentioned on the previous instructor video that this is why having a roundabout where the number of exit lanes differ to the lanes for those emerging can cause problems. It is also why I, very wrongly, assumed a roundabout near me was fine to exit left from the right lane when it was busy (All from one viewer #4, around 5 minutes in for those that cannot remember)
Take it slow, take it steady, always use indicators and never assume. And if you are unable to move lanes for any reason then take the exit and turn around somewhere suitable...never take a chance and / or have a go at others for blocking, remember, they are in the correct lane which is why some layouts can seem odd at busy times
If ever I find myself in such a situation, and needing to go around car's or changing lanes like that, I will usually put my window down which makes it easier for other drivers to make eye contact with me, and are more likely to allow me to make a safer manoeuvre. I also do it so other helpful drivers can see me thank them with a nice wave.
Handled really well.
A very tricky situation for any driver let alone a learner. Lucky for the pupil that he booked lessons with Ashley "Yoda" Neal.
2:17 I have a question about this part, why is it better to stay in the current lane you are in instead of going straight into the left lane after the queue of traffic, the only thing i thought was if it had something to do with the white van approaching on the left and making sure you had room if he came straight out but then you would have to cross in front of him to exit. i've watched a couple of times just in case i missed something but i don't think i did.
Either way good on the learner, that is a tricky one for them.
I have a question about Ashley's comment at 3:10 in the linked crash video. He says "the driver of the red car should not have been passing people who were already on the roundabout in front of them". But if traffic is queueing in lane 1 don't you have to, otherwise you block your lane? And in this video, once the pupil gets into lane 2 he passes vehicles that were already on the roundabout in front of him in lane 1.
There's clearly something I'm misunderstanding. How should a driver going straight in lane 2 properly deal with queuing traffic in lane 1?
Thanks for the instructive video. I often feel uncertain on roundabouts.
2:35 from a perspective of someone who doesn't drive in UK, I see this specific carriageway broad enough for 2 cars, yet everyone is queued on the right side. I understand the bus stop there, but it is not a bus lane, or at least it is not indicated as such. So, why single file?
In Latvia, for instance, drivers approaching an intersection like this would double up and use all available space, and then zipper merge if and when the road narrows. Why not here?
The answer to your question is in the word 'here'. Let me give you an example: in the 70s, there were MPs arguing that it was a violation of freedom of choice (honestly) to require drivers to use dipped headlights in poor visibility and at night. We still do not have a law that makes creeping around at night on sidelights in town illegal.
this is something both UK and US drivers have a tendency to. they queue early. then other drivers take advantage of the early queuing to barge to the front. this creates conflict at the head of the queue, and slows everything down. then the bargers complain it's not fair if a motorist pops out of the queue and refuses to barge to the front, despite the fact it generally results in a proper merge in turn for at least 2½ minutes before reverting back to people queuing early.
That ST really drives like a diesel (in a good way), must be quite forgiving to students because it doesn't stall easily and you can shortshift. Imagine all those students gearhunting in little 3cylinders. Also those UK roundabouts look daunting, in the Netherlands these days we have curbs running across the middle line so that you can only go into the designated lane. If you're in the wrong lane... tough.
What's shortshift?
@@Jasper_4444 Changing gear really early.
Oh. That's what I do all the time. I didn't know there's a word for it.
@@Jasper_4444 just dont lug the engine. Thats not good for it, specially not a turbo.
I know. Maybe I made it sound weird, but I know what I'm doing 👍
Cracking point if ever you take an exit too early from a dual carriageway or motorway
Traffic always bad at rush hour on Rice lane flyover. Glad I don't go home that way anymore.
A large enough roundabout is effectively just a circular one way street, it is quite in order to change lanes once you are on the roundabout, just drive in staggered formation, observe and signal as you would anywhere else. I hope that much is not controversial. My opinion is that for a given large enough roundabout it doesn't practically matter what lane you use to get onto the roundabout as long as there is space and time to change lanes safely once on the roundabout. In this case lane 2 may have been the better option. I would then have moved out into the outer lane as soon as possible.
Highway code doesn't understand local etiquette, there are many situations where following the rules puts you in poor places, knowing that if you chose the incorrect lane, though the accepted local etiquette puts you in a safer position to manoeuvre to your exit?
Even more "trickery" here than Paul Daniels 🤣
Ashley said the cars at the junction should have held back ?, theres no yellow box, filtering traffic while been in the wrong lane to beat traffic is a bad habit to teach to be fair. Ive noticed people mention its quicker but he beat 1 car if you count and it would have caught him on the slip road, if everyone filtered like this we would have alot more accidents.
Ashley, I've seen on the news that more and more vehicles are going the wrong way down motorways and dual carriage ways . Why do you think this is?
I have read that some of this is down to drivers misreading satnavs and joining via the exit slip and also foreign drivers forgetting to drive on the left.
Let me guess... people visiting the Country or oap's?
@davidhartwell4826 this is why specifically all UK roundabout signs have that piece cut out of the circle to show you it's direction
@@mikeuk666 It's not specific to the UK.
As an aside, I wonder how many drivers are caught out at around 0:18 with the traffic lights there which are solely a pedestrian crossing. When they turn green, it's only to proceed through the crossing and not an "all clear" for the entire left turn. There are Give Way lines a few feet further ahead with the intersecting road but I'm sure some drivers misunderstand that whole setup.
I'm surprised there is no give way sign or triangular road marking
@philipscott1128 Yes I was thinking the exact same thing.
The light indicates for an entire intersection, so no, it IS for the entire left turn. When the light is out, the crossing is at pedestrians' own risk (except for the little "should" that has been added to the hw code) and the give-way line before the edge of is in effect.
@philipscott1128 There's a give-way line right before the edge of next carriageway.
True yes and I'm aware of that arrangement myself. However, I've seen situations where other drivers misunderstand that setup.
Happy New Year everyone. Wishing you all a safe and prosperous 2025. I look forward to another year's viewing and learning from Ash...and of course, making the.. ahem..."occasional" comment.
2024 was my toughest year ever, what with unexpectedly losing my very dear Mum on July 3rd due to a stair fall and then myself being diagnosed with leukemia on October 17th. I'm responding very well indeed to treatment but still have around another 33 weeks of further treatments. At least it's 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off. The "on " weeks are twice a week. The only exception is next week when it's all 5 weekdays.
Anyhow, stay safe everyone!
I hope your further treatments go well, best of luck!!
@datguy6101 Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.
Another brilliantly designed road junction…. Not.
Around 2:00 to 2:05 the van, the red car and the silver car drivers all cross the solid white line to "cheat" past the queuing traffic.
hmm...not sure, when you said you are going straight on I would have gone on the "second" lane personally. Thats what I generally do as I fnd going round the roundabout on the first lane a bit dangerous as your not taking the first exit in these larger roundaboluts hence cars coming round the roundabout in the second lane trying to get to the first might not understand your moving on. Not sure that made any sense but handled great and I am sure officially you did the right manouver.
You would only usually use the right hand lane if you knew the junction straight across that your exiting has two lanes though otherwise you risk cutting someone up
That red car behind you after you exit the roundabout looks the same as the one that crashed into your instructor
nasty roundabout indeed, maybe using lane 2 on approach to the roundabout is better for the 2nd exit in this case
That junction is ridiculously designed and it could be fixed by changing the road markings.
Ashley,
Is it an offence to pass your exit and go all the way around a roundabout to exit, or as some call it a "slingshot"?
@BillCarthy it's legal, but if you make a habit of it and get noticed you can expect other road users to get miffed at you for it.
Ashley has covered this in one of his videos, I think in just the last year.
@clickrick Agree. You mean constantly going around may get a caution from the police?
@@BillCarthy I'm talking more about if you do it repeatedly on successive days.
@@clickrick Doing it every day to get ahead of queing traffic I cannot see what offence you would be committing.
@@BillCarthy Anecdotally, you can be done for careless driving, but I'd like to see a well-defended case end in conviction.
2:02 2 people turned it into 3 lanes.
I think this is a roundabout thet would benefit from traffic signal control.
Off topic I know, but I can't help mentioning the litter on the road at the end when you were coming off the roundabout. It's the same around here, nobody cares any more. The police should ideally deal with this sort of thing, but I do realise they're stretched and don't really have the manpower.
What an awful roundabout.
What a missed opportunity, you should have recreated the crash for 'educational purposes'!
Anyone here made any New Year's driving resolutions? For myself it's to continue improving and learning from Ashley. In fact, for the longest time now, I'm always wondering "What Would Ashley Do?" whenever I'm driving. I'm also always wondering what every else here would make of my driving if posted as dash cam footage.
Another driving resolution for myself is to re read the Highway Code as well as the book Know Your Road signs. Also, to improve general observation (particularly long distance observation) and anticipation.
My very dear Mum passed away on July 3rd and I've promised her to always be the son she would be proud of and that very much includes my driving. She always complimented me on my driving and even commented that she noticed an improvement. I have Ashley to thank for that and I am hugely grateful to you Ash. Mum was always urging me to sign up with IAM Roadsmart with a view to taking the advanced test. Maybe after I finish my 33 weeks of treatment for my leakumia.
For me, another resolution is that I fully intend to get back to attending my favourite events again, including car shows, flower and garden shows and many others. Already started marking them all in my 2025 diary and I know it's what my very dear Mum would have wanted.
Safe driving folks.
I don't really do new years resolutions but I would like to drive even less, cycle more and to places I've not been before.
I missed one - eat a bit less cake! Maybe a tough ask...!
@grahambonner508 Make it a Non-Cake event!
@@grahambonner508 Ah yes visiting places not visited before.
@@ibs5080 I broke it already, day 2!
Christ that's the kind of situation I always dread.
Bad error.
You should have been in the outside lane approaching the roundabout.
Do BETTER.
He really should have had a beer to cool his nerves while making such a manoeuvre
More "eggsits"
I have purchased a beanie. Unfortunately i inadvertently ordered 2 by mistake. Maybe you could give me 2 different colours to make up for it. 🤔
Hi Thomas. I can't change your order but if you can't amend it let me know and I'll sort something!
Haven't a clue how to amend or cancel. The colour for both is grey, but I have a friend in a nursing home who has a black beanie, so I could give him one of the grey ones as an alternative colour option.
Send me an email to ashleysanalysis@gmail.com and I'll sort it!
Your video shows how to make it a non event. Unfortunately, I have made your non event beanie into an event 😒🙄
😂😂@@thomaselliot2257
What a nice lad