Second half of the response with an observer on board and some discussions on going about decision making for the driving.
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@RobertZarywacz11 ай бұрын
Apart from admiration for your driving and work, your videos helped me last week down a North Devon country lane when I saw a police car with blue lights flashing behind me. I saw there was a blind bend in front so carried on round and then pulled in for the car to overtake safely. Your commentary, captioned or spoken, is invaluable.
@tea2thebagel5811 ай бұрын
Forever impressed by your ability Chris. As an instructor myself I understand the challenge of not only doing...but explaining your actions also. Incredible.
@martin612311 ай бұрын
You drove past me between 8:00 and 9:00 (Won't narrow it down since number plates are visible). I recognised your car but wasn't sure whether it was you Chris since I've only seen you driving around north Hertfordshire in your vids. As ever, great work. I love these videos with the commentary
@paanalle11 ай бұрын
when you have "time" to use blinkers at roundabouts and most people dont. Love the videos :)
@Choober6511 ай бұрын
Stunning drive, precise and purposeful.
@Solar_0011 ай бұрын
I love this style of video, Listening to Chris guide on how to drive. How to correctly position themselves and use the correct tones for certain scenarios. Amazing driving and observing Chris.
@Lacebylad11 ай бұрын
The most impressive part for me is the restraint shown when a vehicle reacts poorly to your presence and hinders your progress. Zen like calmness which I guess helps when you arrive at the incident and have to switch to medic mode.
@ashley_neal11 ай бұрын
Evening Chris 👋Great video again! Is there a max speed you are capped to on open sections of Motorway or is it what you can get to safely?
@ChrisMartinEMS11 ай бұрын
Evening ash, each service and Trust will have a driving policy with a cap, it varies but is loosely either speed limit + 20 or SL+50%. There is some flexibility for those having done advanced courses and can justify a bit more speed based on conditions, vehicle, traffic conditions etc but there is a limit.
@andyalder791011 ай бұрын
@@ChrisMartinEMS I made it just under 120MPH on the almost clear motorway so a tad over SL+50%.
@williamstrachan11 ай бұрын
@@ChrisMartinEMS - when you say "advanced courses", what are the levels - as such - for medical blue light drivers? I know the police have "basic" which can't use many of the exemptions their "standard response" or "advanced" graded drivers can, including blue lights to aid in making progress, but how does it work in your field?
@valvemonky473411 ай бұрын
i was wondering the same
@jimbrand280611 ай бұрын
So many skills! Highly trained driver AND Medic!
@lewiskelly1411 ай бұрын
You have not seen him medicate
@dantheman956511 ай бұрын
@@lewiskelly14 I guess not but it's fair to assume he's highly trained..
@pbart982111 ай бұрын
@@lewiskelly14he's critical care, highly trained
@mouldyrx811 ай бұрын
@@pbart9821his a consultant paramedic so even more advanced than cc para
@ShadyCrackers6 ай бұрын
A pathetic and immature comment from you. Grow up.
@eddiemaylor271611 ай бұрын
It is so helpful to hear the commentary about where to drive and the decisions. Thanks you.
@Tom-222111 ай бұрын
Really like this format of video, nice to hear your commentary.
@bfam241011 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service of looking after and responding the way you do! Your an inspiration to us all by sharing your driving which in turn gives us a look at struggles you face while it gives us a chance to learn what to do safely when a fast blue light vehicle approaches. Most importantly everyone stays safe and you are able to arrive as quickly as possible!
@ryanmitcham552211 ай бұрын
Incredible driving, and the camera issues that have plagued the last few videos seems to have been fixed thankfully. Loved the two part longer video.
@captango11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. NO, thank you and the thousands of others like you that do what you do for us.
@grenfellroad839411 ай бұрын
I drive trains and at Reigate there is a level crossing right beside the station. It’s also on the main ambulance route to the M25 Junction 8. Once the barriers are down the crossing stays down until I’ve done my station duties and departed when safe, and so many times I feel so guilty coz I’m holding up ambulances. Can’t help it tho. Another great drive and great video 👍
@AlexanderWright111 ай бұрын
Always fun to see roads I know.
@jake495711 ай бұрын
Been waiting on part 2! Nice video as always.
@marksapollo11 ай бұрын
Superb driving Chris, great video showing your skills.
@kevinrandall0111 ай бұрын
I always struggle with this. These drivers drive like God would - if he ever had a car, then when they arrive at the scene their heart rate is expected to drop , so they can treat the patients. They must be insanely highly skilled people, and I am completely jealous , or possibly imported from another planet as an NHS slot in (unlikely). Keep up your fantastic work and skill level.
@techzonetzuk11 ай бұрын
Brilliant footage , Would love to see the camera positioned so that we can see your steering maybe in the centre console in the rear passenger seat so we can see how you apply the system in steering 😊
@ButterFingers_11 ай бұрын
Subtitles would be amazing for this I struggle to pick up what's being said!
@ChrisMartinEMS11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. If people are liking this style of commentary I can always use a separate mic to ensure good voice capture and then use closed captions, maybe?
@ButterFingers_11 ай бұрын
@@ChrisMartinEMS Honestly just closed captions would really help, I have hearing loss and struggle with normal volume sometimes anyway, and sirens will still be picked up with a different mic, and probably would be a faf to deal with. Thanks for checking this, pleasantly suprised!
@simonmiddleton497711 ай бұрын
Would love it if you displayed the speed. Great drive thanks for uploading
@ant64744833611 ай бұрын
Brilliant, thank you for sharing!
@WeeJaayyy11 ай бұрын
Hey Chris! There’s something satisfying about seeing cars move out your way. Please please get a speedo on camera so we can see your speed. That would be awesome!
@barrieevans691411 ай бұрын
Hi there that was some superb driving well done ,
@acffordyce97311 ай бұрын
Thank you for another commentary video.
@andrewgrimmett836311 ай бұрын
Once again brilliant driving
@pauls570611 ай бұрын
Would love to see a speedometer on these videos!
@chrisdevine484811 ай бұрын
It's very impressive driving. But why are you always 100 miles from your incident!? 😂
@Thomashorsman11 ай бұрын
I think because he is critical care, there are less of them about so they travel longer distances to get to incidents
@colintook3357Ай бұрын
I think these guys tend to go to the 'stay and play' incidents where things are too critical to move the patient before the Dr can help stabilise them (just my assumption as otherwise they are long runs)
@adamcrane630611 ай бұрын
Good Moring Chris Martin EMS
@ianhawkins485511 ай бұрын
chris, quick question. does having someone onboard with you change the handling and driving of the car in any way? many thanks
@MrDanNS11 ай бұрын
This didnt pop up in my subscriptions tab, lucky i found it
@Dudleymiddleton11 ай бұрын
I know those roads quite well, the north orbital and bricket wood - you have to be on full alert.
@stevesmith75307 ай бұрын
Awful close to LAS territory there :) Good spot on the pedestrian crossing near the station.
@PC_principal18811 ай бұрын
This person is a life saver stay pc bro
@YelpBullhorn11 ай бұрын
Joe Public on their best behaviour for you at last.
@Dudleymiddleton11 ай бұрын
Always a saying my old boss said was once you get into Watford you'll never get out again!
@ricequackers11 ай бұрын
I noticed at 7:56 contrary to my expectations you went through the roundabout instead of taking the little slip road to bypass it (I visit the shopping centre in Watford quite often so I'm very familiar with that road). I guess that gives you more space and options to maneuver around traffic?
@Stromecek100011 ай бұрын
Seemed to me like he simply didn't really need or want to manoeuvre around the traffic before the roundabout to move all the way across onto the slip road, rather than preferring the roundabout itself
@ram1n13511 ай бұрын
Thank you. Sorry to be a pain, is it possible to have your speed on the screen?
@Ontel77911 ай бұрын
Hi chris can you explain a little bit about why you have an observer? do they make sure your driving is up t o standard or something?
@mikeyyj11 ай бұрын
Sounds like driver training to me.
@awmperry11 ай бұрын
Many blue light agencies have periodic assessments to keep their response certifications.
@andrewcollins877411 ай бұрын
You’ve got the new red multi colour car now.
@zoid996911 ай бұрын
That car forcing you to undertake at 03:57 seemed a bit unnecessary - they could have easily moved left, and would have had plenty of time to move back to the right once you'd passed them. The road wasn't particularly busy.
@Fatboygettingfatter47811 ай бұрын
Some drivers do this. Saw it this morning, I pulled to the left for an ambulance to go past but the car in front seemed to freeze and just stop in their lane. Ambulance had to undertake when all it would have taken was for the car in front to love over to on the left.
@djfearross414410 ай бұрын
I think they saw the ambulance too late. Therefore they assumed the ambulance would just zoom past on the inside. I might have done the same in a panic, I don't know but it shows the importance of constantly checking all your mirrors.
@charlieheard705311 ай бұрын
Might be a stupid question but is the car an automatic or a manual?
@David_Crayford11 ай бұрын
Comfortable ride. Dry, good light, roads not gridlocked, and drivers who are awake.
@itzgreen608511 ай бұрын
Do you ever accidentally go the wrong way? Like taking the wrong exit at a roundabout or something?
@djin8111 ай бұрын
The cut at 5 minutes in. He's in the lane to join the M1 going north, after the cut they're on the road to enter going south. They could have cut across two lanes of traffic but the video cuts, so I'm wondering if they did go wrong.
@Jim-pu9zb11 ай бұрын
me when I didn't know about this channel: 😕 me when i found it out: 🗿🍷
@Ibrahimk.7411 ай бұрын
Have you ever scratched your car in a gap you misjudged
@Bobby.Tables11 ай бұрын
why dont you want to make people cross the line? it's an emergency, isnt it? or is it illegal in UK to cross the line even when an ambulance with music is behind you? (It's totally fine in Germany)
@ChrisMartinEMS11 ай бұрын
Yes exactly that, still illegal to cross the line on a red light + the added danger of pushing them into oncoming traffic.
@robholloway682911 ай бұрын
Driving in any way which would normally be contrary to the Highway Code, even with Emergency Services behind you, is illegal in the UK.
@David_Crayford11 ай бұрын
A human police officer who saw you in context might forgive you. But an automatic camera might mean you have to attend court to explain what you did.
@glamourhammer319411 ай бұрын
@@robholloway6829- I'm compelled to reply to you with a slight correction - contravening the Highway Code or flat out not following some parts of it doesn't immediately make your driving conduct illegal - hence why there's teminology such as "should not" in their and "must not", with the latter being linked to some legislation. So if it's a "must not" rule, then contravening it is an offence. Despite saying this, its quite possible that somebody's conduct could amount to careless driving, or driving without due care and attention, which indeed would see FPN/points on license/etc.
@jongerrard140711 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, why does the horn goes off every so often, is that you or the sirens? Thanks Jon.
@techheck335811 ай бұрын
the horn toggles the sirens
@Thomashorsman11 ай бұрын
3:36 what is that sound?
@lenny753111 ай бұрын
collision warning
@Mike_511 ай бұрын
Chris did you go through the HART's Driver Training programme?
@findthebadger41811 ай бұрын
The only additional training HART receive is multi vehicle driving techniques
@Mike_511 ай бұрын
@@findthebadger418 Not in all areas some receive specialist Advanced Intervention Driving courses?
@alexdean346111 ай бұрын
What car does he drive?
@g__o__l__d__667311 ай бұрын
only one too close
@paulwhiteley758711 ай бұрын
I wonder what your top speed was .
@andyalder791011 ай бұрын
I made it just under 6 lane marks per second on the almost empty motorway so just under 120MPH.
@williamstrachan11 ай бұрын
@@andyalder7910 I went longer scale - from 5:39 (Bridge under Bucknalls Lane) to 6:11 (tarmac changes to concrete) is about 1.58km (ish) on Google Maps, giving me an average of 110mph, so 120 peak looks right on the mark
@Afariii11 ай бұрын
1K like no joke!
@alexisprotopopo11 ай бұрын
you need new different sirens called Paulse siren it help more people to feel it when you turn on the sirens and it is great shows 😀😀😀😀
@davewhite76811 ай бұрын
So who was driving? You or the observer?
@nathanlynch826211 ай бұрын
I’d say Chris was driving and the observer was observing.
@davewhite76811 ай бұрын
@nathanlynch8262 the reason why i asked it sounded like they were both offering advice at one point.. no harm in asking...
@rubenjanssen167211 ай бұрын
i belive the observer picking Chris his brain to why@@davewhite768
@feynthefallen11 ай бұрын
How come half the drivers in your are one or more of blind, deaf and/or stupid? Do they hand out drivers licenses as carnival prizes over there?
@tc408911 ай бұрын
roundabouts with robots they really hate you guys over there
@lewiskelly1411 ай бұрын
Your comments are harder to hear than previous videos
@stevethewomble11 ай бұрын
not sure, but my thinking is these are live comments picked up by the cameras as apposed to most of Chris' comments are dubbed in