@@AlexMitchell-sj4sb Haha, yep - I've experienced that too!! 🤣

@DriveSmartDash hope your doing alright Nancy

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb Aww I'm good Alex, thanks 😊👍 Hope you're still checking for cancellations & keeping up your practice!

@@DriveSmartDash I am ok a bit stressed. Got the Ford Ka fixed today, cost me £101, it was mis-firing hence the juddering. He replaced some of the coils connected to the spark plugs and the engine igniter and it's fixed the problem. Managed to get my test from Nov 19th to Oct 25th but will keep checking and hopefully get it closer again.

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb oh that's good about the test date! But I feel your pain with the garage bill - the joys of owning a car eh! My hubby had been quite handy at diagnosing & fixing any minor problems with the cars we've had, but he doesn't keep in so much good health these days, so I've had one or two visits to the garage and got a shock when we got the bill sent through!! It's mostly the labour you're paying for though. Don't get me wrong - I'm just so grateful to them when I get my car back again & all's sorted!! And we've got a local trustworthy garage that we're on first name terms with all the mechanics, a really nice bunch, so that helps 😊👍

The penalty is less confidence in the Highway Code and higher risk on the roads. If someone gets knocked down over confusion with the new rules, that's a pretty hefty penalty.

@RayScarr69 actually you are right on this one - I checked the Highway Code (Rule 187) and it states "In all cases, watch out for & give plenty of room to pedestrians who may be crossing the approach or exit roads" - I honestly thought that (if it was safe to do so) you should allow pedestrians to cross - that's why in this particular clip, I checked my rear view first and luckily the 2 cars behind me weren't going particularly fast, so they had time to stop when they seen my brake lights come on. But I hold my hands up ✋️ - I should have just carried on, at least there were no problems this time and now I know (for next time) that I don't "have to" stop!! Anyway, thanks for your comment 😊👍

Actually pedestrians and cyclists should be given priority at the mouths of junctions under HWC rule H2. Rule H2 - Rule for drivers, motorcyclists, horse drawn vehicles, horse riders and cyclists At a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.

@chrispop99 Yeh, but in this instance, we're talking about roundabouts - I always give priority to pedestrians when entering or exiting from a side street for instance, but I think there's confusion (for a few people I've spoken to) when it comes to roundabouts 😖 so, I'm still none the wiser!! 😫

@@DriveSmartDash The entrance/exit to a roundabout is still considered the mouth of a junction. FWIW, I took part in the public consultation regarding this, and was strongly against this change, because I believe it will cause more problems than it will solve.I say this as a pedestrian/cyclist/driver.

@@chrispop99 Copy and pasting my comment here for the convenience of others reading this chain: I interpret that as not applying to roundabouts as it’s not really a road you’re turning from or to, whereas a side road clearly applies. With this uncertainty, I maintain that the safer option is to continue on your way.

@lukeorlando4814 Unfortunately, I don't make the rules, but certainly don't want to break them! 🤣🤣 😄👍

@@DriveSmartDash some places in the world not only must you stop for pedestrians but it is illegal to stop in a roundabout. You either have to not enter until your exit is clear. Or if like in this case you cannot see your exit when you enter you would be stuck going round and round and round until you can leave.

@lukeorlando4814 They only introduced this rule a few years ago, that you "should" stop at the entrance or exit of a junction (this included roundabouts) to allow pedestrians to cross, but sometimes I think it could be dangerous if traffic is travelling quite fast behind you!! 😉👍

@@DriveSmartDash Can you point to this rule? I only remember it being when turning onto a side road, which I would argue is not the case in this clip. Plus pedestrians only have priority once they're in the road, right?

@RayScarr69 You actually ARE right Ray!! - see my other comment 😊👍

Absolutely! I've got to the stage now, where I'm not bothered whether they acknowledge me or not, I'll just smile & carry on my merry way 😂👍

@DriveSmartDash I guess you have to but you can still cuss and swear at them in the car lol. I teach my son to say please and thank you, if I had been one of those drivers I would have given you a quick wave or nod. Doesn't take much does it.

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Haha, it's just as well I was early for work that morning Alex! I can laugh about it now though, as she did look a bit embarrassed when she finally seen me, but it was funny that she was running in time to the music I had playing in the car at the time 😂😂

Aw hi Alex - I was in no way trying to get more viewers by the way, I just felt gutted for your situation. But anyway, thanks for joining - my channel's not monetised, I just upload clips as a hobby & if they can help just 1 person in any way, then it's worth it!! Hope you enjoy some of the views here in the Scottish Borders (& please excuse my potty mouth sometimes) 😂 & my name's Nancy by the way 😊👍

@DriveSmartDash hello Nancy. Oh Scottish Borders, lovely part of the world. We love Scotland but we head up to West Coast more often. We went via A1 from Northumberland up to North Berwick once in the very same car that failed on me today, it's a Ford Ka and it was my wife's car for 4 years before she sold it to me 6 months ago. I hope to learn something from watching your dashcam footage anyways..and don't worry about the "potty mouth" lol, I do it too!

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb What a shame about your Ford KA 😕 It's a Ford I drive too, it's a 1.6 Fusion - great little car! I'm originally from Glasgow, but moved to The Scottish Borders about 12 years ago and absolutely love it, anyway I do hope you enjoy some of my clips - they might be a bit boring for you, but there's some nice ones too 😀 👍 I don't do commentary (as I hate hearing my voice on camera) so you might have to read the "descriptions" just below the videos & hopefully they'll explain everything 😀👍

@DriveSmartDash oh right, maybe a future car for me then the Fusion. I don't know Glasgow too well but my grandad was from Hamilton and I went there many many times as a kid. We do love Scotland though, Borders is really nice but we love it when we head out of Glasgow and get past Dumbarton and then onto Loch Lomond. Went up with my wife and son there first time in 2022 and she loves it now, especially the drive through Glencoe. We went in February and the top of hills all covered in snow and even though weather was wild it was still magical.

@@AlexMitchell-sj4sb I agree, Glencoe and basically anywhere in the Highlands is stunning! We are so lucky to have these beautiful surroundings. 😀👍

As you may have noticed, I kept my distance from them until it was safe (further down this road) I managed to pass safely - I certainly don't have "a lead foot" and if you check the other comments, I have every respect for cyclists (both my sons are cyclists) - The mistake I probably made was the title of this clip "Why do cyclists do this" - I should have titled it "Be patient for the cyclists" Anyway, thanks for your constructive criticism 😊👍

It's actually a cd Bob, yes you're right, well spotted - I was having problems uploading some of my clips, due to copyright, but I think I'll be ok, as my channel is not monetised 😉👍

@@DriveSmartDash You should be OK with that one. I have had a few come up on mine saying copyrighted music detected but the artist is fine with it 🤷🏻‍♂️ Was it MCMXC AD or Love, Sensuality, Devotion greatest hit album? (Sorry for being nosey, am bit of an Enigma fan myself)

@@smilerbob It's the MCMXC album Bob, I love it, very relaxing - I like a wide variety of music, but I think the clips that were muted were from the album Boston - great driving music, but they just refused to let me upload the clip unless it was muted! Hey ho, anyways - you've got good taste Bob, they don't make music now like they used to!! (Showing my age now!) 😄👍

@@DriveSmartDash Varied music is always good. For me it ranges from Enigma to Rammstein, Mosart to Nightwish and most things in between 👍

@smilerbob Love a bit of classical too Bob, Samuel Barber - Adagio for strings is one of my faves - I'm mostly into Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Faithless, also love chill out stuff, have you ever heard of Reinhardt Buhr?, check out his you tube channel. He's got loads of videos, he's so talented - I need to get one of his cd's for the car!! ❤️ Sorry went on a bit there! 🤣

Thank you! 😊👍

Thanks Bob! I got a bit slated on one of my other videos with cyclists in it, so just wanted to show that I am actually respectful and have nothing against cyclists! 😊👍

@@DriveSmartDash you will never please everyone. Be too quick to pass and you aren’t showing patience or respect. Take too long and you are being hesitant and the cyclists should move The main thing is being safe and careful. If you aren’t sure about passing, don’t and wait for a safe place 👍

@smilerbob Good advice Bob, Thank you 😊👍

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Haha, true Bob! 😊👍

OK, no probs 👍

@@DriveSmartDash Thank you. Have a good day.

@Dashflix no probs, you too (& I'm a sista by the way 😀👍)

Think this one might be a bit boring for your channel, but if you really want to use it then go ahead, but please don't alter the speed of the clip - as I got a bit of backlash from your viewers on one of my other clips which had been sped up - so people thought I was a tailgater (which I'm really not) so, by all means use the clip if you want 😉👍

Not sure how that relates to this clip, sorry 🤷‍♀️

I was doing the speed limit (ok maybe 1mph over at times, but who doesn't) and I didn't have a problem with them pulling out, as they had time, but then to slow down to 10/12mph - they shouldn't really have pulled out then, should they? Most of my clips are aimed at Learners & New drivers on what NOT to do & to always expect the unexpected & if the owner of this Clio wants the clip taken down, then I'll gladly oblige. Thanks for your comment though 👍

Oh dear!! 😖

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It's a bit boring, but yeh go ahead 😊👍

@@DriveSmartDash Thanks.

Yeh, no probs 😊👍

Yes of course 😊👍

No probs 😊👍

Of course 👍

Haha, absolutely Bob! 😂👍

I think they knew exactly what they were doing 😂👍

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It is a possibility, but I've a feeling they knew exactly what they were doing!😜

Luckily, as you can see, the road was pretty empty, but still no excuse - get your hazards on mate, or pull over to the left a bit 🤦‍♀️ 😂

Thanks Bob, I kind of had a feeling the bus was due, as there were a few folk waiting at the bus stop (just before the clip started) so I was ready for it 😂 but, hey "it's nice to be nice" as they say, no point making things difficult for yourself or others 👍

Haha, good one Bob 😂👍

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Yep, I just shake my head 😂

Absolutely 😊👍 "Always expect the unexpected " is my mantra 😉

Haha, it was just a small car park, so luckily taking my time to exit, as it leads on to the main road which is a 30. 😊👍

I don't think he was on the phone, but it gave me a fright, thought he was going to pull out in front of me, had my granddaughter with me too! 😲😂

You're missing the point here - I only asked the question to the cycling community, which has already been explained to me. I don't have a problem with cyclists (both my sons are cyclists). And of course I wouldn't overtake on this particular twisty road, as 1. I wasn't in any hurry that morning, 2. didn't want to risk another vehicle coming in the opposite direction, and 3. I got passed further down the road once it straightened out, so all good 😊👍

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Hi, yeh go ahead 😊👍 I've subscribed to your channel too - but not seeing any videos/clips?

@@DriveSmartDash We’re new to the niche but, we secure you an enjoyable videos soon😉 Thank you for being from our first success partners☺️🙏

@CarologyDrivingSchool ok, look forward to seeing them 👍