I have commented this probably thousand times but I love how he gives little waves and thanks to other cars! So many things to focus on at the same time, but he still makes time to give a little wave. Truly british politeness!

Always amazes me that a lot of people's reaction to vehicles in front braking is to immediately move to overtake, rather than considering what hazard is causing them to brake. The fact that this car goes to do that with a police van in front is beyond belief.

What it’s easy to overlook is after we watch an intense drive and we move on to the next video its at that point Chris gets out the car and very possibly saves a life.

I like that you give thanks to drivers who make your life easier and are aware of their surroundings, it's a nice gesture

My first thought with the Police van moving over and slowing was the reaction of the following car, it's an expected response to keep their eyes forward on a fast moving wide road BUT to not do a quick mirror check before shifting in lane speaks to the need for better driving training and more regular assessment. I end up watching a lot of dashcam footage during my downtime and a lot of drivers have a very "me" centric attitude to driving, rather than a bigger picture approach. I'm sure plenty would benefit from your videos and commentary, it's definitely improved my own reaction to response vehicles in making my intentions clear and obvious

I was wondering why everything is so hectic this time until i realised i'm watching at 1.5 times the normal speed

Scares me sometimes how people don't notice emergency vehicles - few days back I saw 2 police cars fully lit up and sirens on coming the other way and I slowed ready to stop, indicated and moved over to the side so as to stop leaving a gap for them to get through between me and the next car coming the other way - the other car continued to trundle on despite not one but two emergency vehicles in the middle of the road behind them - saw the driver eventually do the old panic brake reaction in my rear view when they appeared to finally notice the police cars. If they were at all observant even if they somehow managed to miss the emergency vehicles behind them my actions should have clued them up as to there being a reason to check what was going on around them.

Love the graphics and text descriptions on the videos. Clarifies your thinking processes very nicely!

Baffles me that on a single carriageway, someone’s instant response to seeing a car slowing in front of them was to overtake it.

I'm convinced that watching these videos (and others like them) has made me a better driver. Was driving yesterday and there was a massive traffic jam off a highway exit, with cars lined up on the shoulder to exit, and just in general very busy traffic. Quite a few times I've had to brake pretty hard, but none of them were unexpected. A few other cars had to brake with smoke and screeching tires to avoid other cars, but I am now a lot more conscious about looking ahead and interpreting the implication of signage than I was before I started watching these videos. So thanks for making the roads safer for those around me!

As always, another brilliant video with exceptional info that just makes the video so interesting and informative. Love how Martin is a brilliant driver and so polite to other Road users. Joy to watch 👍

Hi Chris, I have just watched a short video of yours done back in 2018 showing driver awareness, I wonder if you could put up a similar video showing different circumstances of good and bad reactions. This I'm sure will help us get out of the way in the best way. Thanks for posting and helping so many. Stay safe.

This driver is nothing less then perfection. So calm and collective mindset to stay calm as cucumber all the time. His awareness to see all and even have time to wave TNX to other drivers that see him and let him pass at ease! Excellent :)

You are a badass and a hero, sir!

Very useful content I hope as both a car driver and HGV I make better choices now. Generally I get my left signal on early and I take a more considered response rather than just stopping as soon as possible, particularly when driving an HGV. I got a double thumbs up from a traffic cop in the passenger seat of a 5 series recently, so your tips seem to be working!!!!

Chris, the A507 is notorious for accidents as you probably well know. Really pleased to see your skill and expertise prevented another.... Fantastic driving skills and thanks for posting yet another entertaining and interesting video... just wish that they were longer, I could watch this stuff until the cows come home :-)

2:27 I would’ve thought that’s the dilemma in a lot of peoples minds; do they slow and move over for the blue response. Here you can see a common domino effect where the car looks for a pass. I’d have thought this difference in reactions from people is common and one of the bigger hazards. Big gaps to slot into I would’ve thought was best, and moving over a touch shows they’ve seen you. Whereas again an indicator can trigger this situation too.

Such skill. I hope new drivers on the road will watch and learn from this video to raise awareness on the roads to avoid any accidents

The vehicles are different, as are the roads + environment and lane of travel. But the concepts of emergency response + use of due regard apply the exact same all around the United States. I will definitely be using your videos as a resource to recommend to new-hires to learn how to drive emergency traffic. It's unfortunate it is so difficult to provide training on this concept outside of the real-world environment, but these videos are superb. Thank you.

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The red lorry at the end was ignorant 😮 another interesting and educational drive thank you

I followed you into letchworth from the motorway roundabout lights last Friday 👋🏼

Hi Chris. This is the first video of yours that i see. I really like it! Im a Danish EMT, crewing an ambulance. We see this aaaaall the time! It is propably the most common "mistake" (lack of a better word) that other people make when reacting to us. We spend a lot of time stressing to our students that they should always watch that car behind the first one. I think it is a good thing that you are pointing this out, hopefully people will see this :)

Even when it's an emergency you take time to thank drivers for letting you pass, top bloke!

Lurkers are always out there, I'm sure they are the most oblivious of drivers. I think this video also shows the importance of temp traffic lights and stopping back where the sign is. If that set of lights wasn't as easy to navigate it would have caused difficulty to move back in if traffic was already flowing. Another great drive though Chris

Hey there Chris Martin! I am watching your videos quite a while now and i still think your emergency driving experience is just extraordinary. I myself am a first responder here at out local voluntary fire dept. in germany.. I have had some big crashes throughout the last couple of months especially because of the travellers being too tired of making the right decisions after travelling more than 1.000 km in one ride so to say.. I am only called if the fire brigade or the emergency services struggle to go to the patients in need of help so I am in 9/10 cases the first one to arrive to a scene. Last week tho I was called to an accident on the german autobahn and responded with blue lights and siren. As it was already about 2 o clock in the morning it was really dark outside and I was additionally the first to arrive on scene. Due to the lack of blue lights (we only have two lights in the front, one in our windshield and a single mounted LED on top of our roof - which btw is the only blue light that is also visible for vehicles behind us) a car drive right into mine. I already cleared the car since i was rushing to the scene with my medical bag, yet the driver of the car and his child in the backseat got into a horrible crash with my stationary vehicle. So much from my side, it was just a story i thought was worth telling! Keep the good work up and stay safe out there!

Another informative post, thanks for sharing 👍🇬🇧

As an X motorbiker (that does not mean I'm dead), a car pulling over to the left always meant the car behind would use it as a slingshot move to overtake. The bubble of safety is so important. On an amusing note, the first day I purchased my first car after the bike, I drove down the centre of the road 50 yards past a cue of stationary traffic, just like I would have on my bike. Except I did not have blue lights and retroreflective stickers. I felt like a bell end, but hey, every day is a school day, just like every trip out in my car. As an advanced driver, it often shocks me how oblivious most drivers are. Especially the ones who insult me when they are obliviously ignorant of their skill set.

I love watching these man i could happily watch an all day episode😂

Superb work!!!!

I'm just thinking you must have a million things go through your mind when you are on the way to an incident. Traffic, weather, vehicle control (all the usual stuff when driving) but at XXX mph faster as well as the medical requirement upon arrival. It must be so tough to focus on having to drive safely, while driving fast to the scene. For the black vehicle behind the Police, I had to go back and see the slight movement!

That.......is driving!!! Blooy brilliant. Skilled, cool and well trained driver x

Wow, this is the exact route (but I don't quite make the same progress!) as I take on my way home from several clients in that area to home.

Random question but do you ever get sent speeding tickets ? Or does the system pick up the reg? just curious

This is how I drive to work. Saves loads of time

Wow, Ive never seen it from a first responders perspective in that way before. Very informative.

03:03 I had a similar experience recently. I saw the ambulance in my mirror so indicated, slowed and pulled into the side. Unfortunately, the car behind me, which wasn't particularly close to me, clearly had not seen the ambulance and pulled out to overtake me so the ambulance ended up with even less space.

Exemplary driving and so interesting to watch. Thanks!

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2:34 been down that road with my dad a few times as i had family that lived in shefford for a while. It's super mean how the A roads round there all seem to do exactly that.

Love the way the slk indicated right but moves left

Its amazing just how thick some drivers can be...

Fantastic driving my friend Always be careful when you drive too fast

you can bet the cop van pulled the black car over after you passed and would be like "WTH DUDE R U BLIND, BLUE FLASHING LIGHTS MEANS PULL OVER"

That "You k---head" glance at 3:43 cracked me up

Awesome video and driving buddy from Alan in Lowestoft

Playing music or driving a car, you do it so well.

Very smooth and professional driving. I wanted to see where you ended up.

Great spot by the VW after the roadworks, held the middle of the road, nicely, 👍

Over the 41 years I've been driving I have had a number of drivers behind me who try and overtake when I slow and pull over for a vehicle on Blues, the emergency vehicles have had some really close calls on some occasions because drivers just aren't bothering to concentrate on driving and observation.

I fully expect that police van to pull over the black car for that.

Looks like another good drive Chris. Poor driving from that black car.

Makes you realise how much debris is in the middle of the carriageway when you were approaching the roundabout at the end.

Can somebody explain the different settings on the siren?

Not sure what the Black Kia Nero was doing, but it clearly shows no spatial awareness, lack of attention to other road users and no forward planning at all! On the other hand, This video clearly demonstrates that emergency drivers are by far, some of the safest out there. Especially in the medical and EMS sectors. Excellent drive, cool, calm and professional.

1:27 I think this is a tough decision. Especially on corners where the roadwork's goes around that corner so you're not fully able to see the flowing traffic coming toward you. But good job managing to get through that. I do wonder how difficult it is when coming across a blind corner where roadworks is happening and knowing the other side could be coming your way.

This guy would win a stare contest.

My guess would be the black suv moved a bit right so he could see ahead why the bus is slowing down, i doubt he would have been insane enough to overtake a police car in the same lane. However its beyond me how many people dont hear sirens or way too late or dont see the lights. Ive had an emergency vehicle coming up from behind in rush hour and i gad to honk for the cars in front to spot it and make room (rettungsgasse in german). So stupid.

It always amazes me how many people don’t make an effort to help out EMS vehicles

Shit... Kid you not, those roadworks remind me of my first site visit as a PQS. Might be the same!

That lorry should have stopped on the roundabout for you. Today I was on the M5, in middle lane and saw a unmarked police car blue lights flashing coming up very fast behind me in the outside lane. It shot past me ( I was on cruse control at 67mph) and it had to slow down considerably because a car up ahead in the outside did not see it, I could not believe how long it was before that car pulled over to let them pass.

Is there any tips to help awareness of emergency vehicles since I’ve grown up round the corner from a police station and their sirens have become partly background when not catching me in the off to on state

Do you leave your roof lightbar on all the time or do you take it on and off sometimes?

Just goes to show how it can all go pear-shaped fast when people aren't situationally aware... some drivers seem to never look behind.. like.... " its history , man !! " 😂

Another fantastic video showing what you have to cope with. These sort of video are good for viewing but also showing people what they need to do with a vehicle with blue light pass. Love the good old Skoda she gets you were you need in quick time . One question though were are you based if your allowed to tell us . Keep the videos come I look forward to a front seat drive at speed with the Speedo showing & your forward planning

God bless

Lorry drivers seem to be the best at giving way and signalling that they see the car

That whelen HHS 2200 sounds great

Where is the video from? I’m guessing uk.

Travail assez difficile, car l'imprévu est toujours là, mais certainement très prenant intérieurement. Des prestations qui demandent une attention suivie. Il n'y a pas intérêt à laisser passer les détails. Bravo !

I’d love to see this man play medic in tf2. He looks so similar.

Must be cool for other drivers if he gives them a lil wave!

Ooof that black car. Luckily those coming towards you can see you.

Gotta get that man who posted that spicy twitter meme. Also, crazy how people just don't check their mirrors and are too fucking death to hear Police sirens. Crazy.

Watching??? Watching??? I had my eyes shut.

What good advertisement for skoda. Well done mate keep it up

Chris, what's your opinion on the ambulance drivers who drive on stealth mode aka just blue lights and no sirens. Seen a lot of WMAS vehicles doing this.

on coming traffic seemed to give more space then the traffic going in the same direction

That thumbs up at 1:50 is a dangerous game.. Only thing people see, if they see it at all, is just a finger in a window.. I always make sure to wave full-hand, as not to have any misunderstandings.

Question: Have you ever seen a case of driving so bad you had to report it??

Why was noone pulling over?

What do the different sirens mean?

in germany, if you don't pull over as soon as you see a blue light, it can cost you your driver's license.

It would surely help if people indicated to the left as well as moving, to clarify that he'd been seen.

When you speed up that engine is the best😂😂😂😂 and are u ambulance?

Interesting I have known police drivers reported by national highways for incursion into traffic management. I used to sit on a joint services group and it was a major point of contention. The issue being from highways side it’s a major safety issue to have emergency vehicles entering TM which is generally part of a safety or working zone. So EAS have a policy you can enter as a means of escape in such a situation?

the red car holy shit

What car? Ar you going in

At 1:38 it says divert available and points directly into a saftey zone. This is dangerousto workersand drivers. It is never OK to enter a coned off area unless you are authorised to do so.

Hey, i was wondering what is this car?

How much are you actually aloud to go above the speed limit?

Hi ! I have a question : I'm french and was wondering what is your role ? Like are you sent on a place to assist policemen that are already on site or you're sent to be there rapidly and then make some tasks before the other people comes ?

Are the public generally any good at getting out of the way? Like, do you run into a problem every journey or one every couple of journeys?

Mad stress stress stress

Surprised the copper didn't pop his lights and stop the car for due care and attention

I've noticed in the UK people are slow or reluctant to give emergency vehicles priority

Me driving kids to school at 8:55 :D

Where is the speedometer?

Could you add your speed to your videos…? Would be really good

but when i drive like that hey say its reckless.