Best POV position in my opinion

Like the new POV Chris. To see the sat nav route and the speedo adds to the interest especially as 90 can look like 50 on screen

@KonigJindiao

22 күн бұрын

Ì was reading it and I was like he can't be doing 90 it doesn't look fast enough 😂

5:43 The van overtaking the car that has pulled to the side for you pretty much sums up UK driving in any situation. What an absolutely wally, probably hasn’t looked in his mirrors once all day.

Total total respect. 80 in a 40 and a ton up in damp conditions. Training must be to such a high standard. Also remember when arriving on a scene there could be life threatening situations to deal with. Total total respect. Great video, keep up the excellent work.

@Slaeowulf

22 күн бұрын

I've said this before. The driving is impressive, but the getting your shit together to arrive on scene and deal with potentially life threatening situations is remarkable. Whatever he's getting paid it's not enough

@funkyuk1

22 күн бұрын

I’m sure I can do the Hitchin to Shefford run quicker than this 😁😉.

@ollieflj

22 күн бұрын

I think the speed we see is Kph. I’m sure I’ve heard Chris mention he works to speed limit +20. Still very impressive though

@mattscars

22 күн бұрын

@@ollieflj it isn't kph, I have the same car and those speeds/gears/revs are mph..

@rowan3774

22 күн бұрын

@@ollieflj Definitely not KPH, it would make no sense to drive a car with a KPH speedo in the UK where all speed limits are in MPH...

You see so many people stopping in inappropriate places here - I wish people were told a few things in driving lessons about how to react properly around a vehicle with blues on (don't suddenly hammer your brakes to pull into a layby, don't stop on a bend so they can't see when they pass you and little things like that) ... It'd make a big difference

@ironcxctus

22 күн бұрын

People are told, and it's in the theory test (though obviously not every theory question is asked every time). But people forget, or have rubbish instructors who only teach them enough to scrape by on a lucky day. A lot of drivers are terrible with priority, observations, signalling, etc. and they should be doing those every single drive, so there's no hope when it comes to making way for emergency vehicles, which occurs a lot less than every drive for most people.

@nigels.6051

22 күн бұрын

Highway Code rule 219 (Emergency and Incident Support vehicles): "You should look and listen for ambulances, fire engines, police, doctors or other emergency vehicles using flashing blue, red or green lights and sirens or flashing headlights, or traffic officer and incident support vehicles using flashing amber lights. When one approaches do not panic. Consider the route of such a vehicle and take appropriate action to let it pass, while complying with all traffic signs. If necessary, pull to the side of the road and stop, but try to avoid stopping before the brow of a hill, a bend or narrow section of road. Do not endanger yourself, other road users or pedestrians and avoid mounting the kerb. Do not brake harshly on approach to a junction or roundabout, as a following vehicle may not have the same view as you." That seems quite clear and sensible. While what we saw in this video was most people slowing Chris down, or making no difference, even the very helpful van near the end didn't actually save Chris any time since Chris could have gone either side of the traffic island, probably lost a little time. So, what is the best advice to the public? In this video it would have been better if none of them had slowed at all, might have been better if some of them had speeded up, although sometimes stopping is the best thing to do. Use common sense would be good, but I guess that is not going to go well! A little while ago, I had a fire engine catch up with me on a road of continuous blind bends, I couldn't safely let him passed for about the next mile, so I just speeded up. Apparently he was full of water and couldn't keep up, so that solved the issue.

@policematrixx

22 күн бұрын

be nice to add something like this to the theory test

@DevAnubis

22 күн бұрын

A large proportion of drivers on the road today never sat a theory test. Unfortunately the government don't publish statistics specifically on how many, or even in what years drivers passed their test, but as it was only 1996 anyone in their 50s and older is highly likely to have not sat a theory test unless they learned to drive later in life. Either way, the solution has to be mandatory re-tests.

@nigels.6051

22 күн бұрын

​@@DevAnubis "A large proportion of drivers on the road today never sat a theory test.", is not true. Before the current theory test, the theory test was given in the car by the examiner as part of the driving test,, and I don't expect that there is anyone left on the road that never needed to take the driving test. So everyone on the roads should have learned the Highway Code, and this situation is covered nicely by the Highway Code. I get the impression that learners these days concentrate on learning the theory test instead of learning the Highway Code! Retesting, or handing out penalties is not going to help this situation, most of the people causing problems in this video where the people who were aware of the emergency vehicle and were doing their best to help! A lot of them failed to make the best decisions, but the only way to solve that is to have more practice. It will have been the drivers who most recently sat their theory tests that were the worst, because they are the ones that have never had any practice in this situation and semi-panicked instead of dealing with the situation calmly, allowing Chris to make the rapid decisions.

I still never fail to be impressed by Chris casually floating through traffic at 100 mph on damp, greasy and bumpy roads, and making it look smoother than butter in the process.

@aafiqbukhari8572

20 күн бұрын

Tbf it’s also the car showing it’s built to cruise at that high of speed while still providing comfort to its driver and passengers.

@mrb3673

17 күн бұрын

And a good set of tyres makes a world of difference on any car. Michelin pilot sport are excellent in the wet.

@WelshPanda

17 күн бұрын

Easy work I got x5 4.0d and still touch 150mph most days

Hey Chris, I got my first motorcycle back in November and going through your vids has really helped with my awareness of hazards and just my general perspective of others on the road. Really appreciate these videos! Take care.

@dave8832

22 күн бұрын

If you're in the UK and haven't already, I highly recommend booking on your local Bikesafe course - I did that when I got my first bike, it was amazing and a literal life saver! It helped me become a much safer rider and hyper aware of the dangers and hazards. Ride safe!

@Dashcamwales

22 күн бұрын

​@@dave8832I agree and also Enhanced Rider Scheme too

@cloroxbleach849

21 күн бұрын

@@dave8832 Hey dave, I've not done it just yet but I've had a look of what they do on youtube a while back and I'm defo gonna sign up when they're nearby me. Thanks for the heads up! Ride safe!

Your suspension must take a hammering from the speed bumps...

@Mike_5

21 күн бұрын

Standard policy by both the Police and Ambulance Service to slow slightly for Traffic Calming but not detract from the job in hand

I saw you sir on the Heli Medic program. When you helped the gentlemen who hit the tree in the car at night. I am not sure what year that was, maybe 2018? But incredible to see the work you do. Absolute hero for sure. And this was a lovely video of some skilled driving and some short time choices. Always a pleasure Mr Chris.

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

Thanks, appreciatted.

@human962

19 күн бұрын

What was the air ambulance called?

Love this POV camera...perfect picture and we can see the speedo! 5:41 did the van think the car was pulling over for no reason? 😅

@tios9177

22 күн бұрын

tbf he has no rear windscreen lol

@JasonOPlays

22 күн бұрын

Just lucky they did that manoeuvre early before Chris was closer, allowing time to react and work around it.

@dean30461

21 күн бұрын

Yes very poor driving from that van. Brilliant awareness from the car infront. Van drivers need to be extra careful when pulling out as they have no rear mirrors.

Really appreciate your vids, respect to you and your colleagues and everything you do to keep people safe. It's really helped my awareness of emergency vehicles and making sure im getting out the way, i'm also passing this knowledge on to my kids (they'll a little too young to drive yet but when they do!).

Hey Chris love what you’re doing with the EMS. Saw you and the band at Glastonbury back in ‘99. Before you guys got big. My favourite album of yours will always be Parachutes.

@fatman3785

22 күн бұрын

Its amazing how he devotes so much time to saving lives with such a heavy tour schedule.

Thank for the video Chris, I have noticed over the last year cars and other vehicles pulling over more then ever this could be they are watching the videos you make for us if so a big thank you Chris take care.

Nice to see you on the road again after a long time. Best wishes from Germany.

I wouldnt have thought it were possible to get more of an idea of your skills, focus and determination while driving. But this video sure does that and more. Respect++

@thegrowl2210

22 күн бұрын

He does not require glory, only results, for his health service.

Ive been driving DSA's for about a month now following my CERAD course (ECA). The one thing that surprised me was how little some people actually look in their mirrors! The hardest part I find is knowing when to show restraint and not to speed.

Great work as always. This pov shows how smooth your use of the controls is.

It's not easy in these conditions and I could always tell that Chris was in control. It great watching a professionally trained driver with a clear idea of speed, road position and other drivers. Thanks Mr Chris looking forward to more!

Great POV. Interesting how some drivers have sorted out what they are doing well before you get to them and others are completely oblivious (it would seem). I think I would enjoy driving 100+ from the Meppershall roundabout!

From minute 1:35 and forward for a bit, that is the most intence moments I ever seen from your videos. Its such a good view of how hard it is to react when an emergency vehicle comes from nowhere. You are a very talanted and professional driver.

Over 100 on the abnormally wide Shefford bypass, with oncoming traffic. That's how main roads should be built. Happy memories. 😁 I always wonder if it was intended to be dualed, but decided against it.

Great camera position; seeing the speed really reinforces how challenging the driving is and the reactions needed

Nice driving. Did anyone else get pissed off with the white van driver?

@JasperFoxx

22 күн бұрын

Glad I wasn't the only one to spot that! Completely oblivious to what was going on around them.

@fatman3785

22 күн бұрын

@@JasperFoxx Its annoying to see because I drive a van without rear/side windows and never get caught out like that. Ive always got to be aware of whats happening especially when in London. I think it was a bit of impatience.

@Foy97

22 күн бұрын

Standard van driver behaviour

@Mr330d

17 күн бұрын

No didn’t get pissed off as you can clearly see the mk6 golf come to a near complete stop on a main road the van probably couldn’t stop in time and had to go around

1:25 great driver

I believe this video should be called "Full Send". Excellent driving pal, I enjoy these videos!

Great skills! Very educational to a ‘normal’ driver like me. Thank you Chris.

That’s some good driving with the sun in your face spot on with the skills

There's cleary a lot of people who just instinctively stop or pull over at any point as soon as they hear sirens. You need to think, is it appropriate? Can they see round me and up front to overtake? Is the gap big enough? Is there a solid white line in the middle of the road on my side? I believe there should be a segment added to the standard theory test which deals with and educates road uses on how to deal with emergency services

White van man just won a "resit your driving text exam" prize.

@chrisl1797

19 күн бұрын

Van mirrors are often rubbish at seeing what is directly behind. No rear view mirror remember.

I like the button, looks much more convenient than the horn

great video!

Really like the horizon level view

Great vid nice ride hope the person was ok

@policematrixx

22 күн бұрын

i think and i may be wrong (often am) but they told him to stand down at the end? and he said great to hear, like I say not 100% sure and too lazy to listen again :D

@davidbowen60

22 күн бұрын

@@policematrixx I understand but he must have been going on a shout for some reason again hope the person is ok

@policematrixx

22 күн бұрын

@@davidbowen60 ahh yes gotcha yeah me too :)

Is your car taxed or identified as an emergency vehicle? I’d be quite miffed if I bought a tidy Audi estate from a leasing auction in a couple of years, not knowing if it been doing speedbumps at 60 😁

could you give a fresh vehicle tour please brilliant video's thanks Chris

5:50 what is it with people doing that especially van driver??!! I’m a van driver myself, if someone’s slowing down in front like that…. MIRRORS The Public’s driving as mentioned by many was atrocious in this 🤦🏻‍♂️

Now that’s impressive!! As other have said the driving is impressive. But to then arrive on-scene and not be pumped full of adrenaline to conduct life saving first aid which often which requires delicate hands is mega mega impressive. Imagine trying to insert a cannula when pumped full of adrenaline. It’s mega impressive stuff!!

That Audi picks up speed well! 50 over speed bumps must be uncomfortable though. Usual amazing high standard of driving from you Chris.

@akj2387

20 күн бұрын

Yeah, impressive cos it's only a 2.0 A4 as well.

@chris Martin, Do you prefer to use the marked patrol ambulance or the unmarked one which is the better for you you think?

I enjoy your videos Chris, and while I like the POV option, I miss seeing you giving other drivers "The Look" ;)

Really nice drive. Love the POV which also shows the speedometer and your hand positions. Automatic obviously makes life easier, with paddle override available if required. How do you find the auto box copes with Response Driving? Is it generally good or does it sometimes not fit comfortably within the System of Car Control IPSGA?

0:34 If any of you find yourselves with a blue light responder behind you, and a tight bend coming up, don't do what the blue car did and slow down near the bend forcing the responder to wrong-side it into a curve they can't see around. Either stop much sooner so the responder can get back onto the near side before the band blinds them, or boot it around the bend and then pull over on a straight, well sighted, bit.

"37" Who else was expecting the Professionals theme tune?

@MalcolmCrabbe

22 күн бұрын

You beat me to it.... 😁

Hi Chris What brand and model of tires use your ER vehicle. ? This video show a very good Off-siding.

I've always wanted to know what radio station you have on, yet I am not surprised by BBC Radio 2

Wow the skill in the driving is impeccable, as someone that has done some advanced driving courses while still having to stick to the speed limit. The true skill is shown here with the speeds while still remaining focused with observations. I wish there was a simulation, a fake town you could go to to have a course with advanced driving with more speed involved.

Awesome 😎

Best view so far Chris. Do you think that other drivers should only change speed or direction if it's obvious that it will help you? Otherwise, it would seem best to keep going and let you find a way around.

Never seen the PTT used as a siren transfer before. Smart

Very good video! Would be interesting to get a video with commentary driving to see what goes on inside your head while responding.

@hazyblue69

22 күн бұрын

He has done a few if you look back through his older videos

Are all the vehicles automatics within the ambulance service

Through watching this, I can understand that the additional stalk with the button on it is to cycle the tones, but why is this fitout not hooked into the horn like the others? Is there a restriction on these Audis that prevents this? Seems like a lot of additional reaching that the majority of the fitouts in the UK has avoided by hooking into the horn circuit to cycle tones.

while extremely exciting to do and watch I bet the rides home can be a somber affair sometimes :( fair play to you and all who do these jobs, thanks.

Stumbled across your videos maybe a year or so ago and always interesting to watch . Looks like an Audi A4 estate now? Do you buy your own car or is it an NHS car? Would be interested to know the spec they choose typically . Think the last one was a skoda octavia VRS?

How do you deal with the speed bumps without them damaging the car?

Drivers Point of View here is pretty much perfect. Central dash with speed, gears and wheel. Single camera is simple, uncluttered and easier to watch.

Love these videos, such a great driver! Is this the 40 or 45 TFSI? Or TDI?

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

40 TDI 204 quattro

@FlynnBellamyCars

22 күн бұрын

@@ChrisMartinEMS Great! Thought it sounded TDI, we have a 40 TFSI sounds very different.

Amazing driving Chris, I love your videos. Can I ask your opinion on solid white lines? I had a volvo estate marked ambulance on blue lights behind me the other day. We were on a windy A road and solid white lines are predominant. Due to this and understanding from your previous videos I attempted to continue driving until the current solid white lines ended, however this ambulance attempted to overtake on a solid line blind bend which I didn't expect. I had to perform an emergency brake and so did he to avoid crashing into oncoming traffic as it came around the corner, he sounded his horn as we came to a halt, looked over and got gestured I was at fault. I assumed I was doing the right thing continuing on solid white lines so that when they ended I could slow and let him pass safely? Cheers

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

Hi and it sounds like you did everything right as we don't have exemptions on solid white lines so keeping moving sounds good until a suitable place to pull in is available or they end so chin up, sounds like they were a little impatient.

@nigels.6051

22 күн бұрын

From your description, it sounds like only one of you should have braked, and since he did, you should have carried on, which would have allowed him to pull back in behind you a lot sooner. I might not be understanding the situation properly, but it is unlikely that it made sense for both to brake, and his use of the horn was likely because he was annoyed that you braked, preventing him pulling back in to safety when he expected to be able to do so. Not saying that anything is your fault, the solid lines were obviously there for good reason and should have been obeyed, but something to think about. Normally, solid white lines don't last long, especially without good reason, so continuing to their end normally makes sense, although in the last decade or so there seem to have been some places that have gained excessive continuous double white lines, along with reduced speed limits, so it is not always true.

@jamesleiper7185

21 күн бұрын

@@ChrisMartinEMS thank you for your reply. Keep up the amazing work you do

Hi chris, like your vids... Certainly opened my eyes. The button your using to change sirens, isn't that a PTT button?

Nice drive, some really good lines. 1:40 is a bit of a mess although probably not a lot you could do differently except get out wider and don't ont get so close to the van. On these roads juat keep your long tones on and there are times you could give your ears a break altogether (eg at 4:45 and notice here that you don't need compliance from anyone else, you can just get the overtakes done for example at 5:02)

Getting a great response from vehicle despite it being in its 'sloppiest' setting! I've had A/S/RS Audi models and Comfort + non S mode wasn't great to drive even in normal use, steering and throttle response always felt concerningly sluggish. Do you not find it to be the same? Totally aware its not at all about 'driving fast' but making progress in a safe manner, but would have thought you'd want to set the car in its most responsive to give you all the right tools to achieve this? Genuine question and curious to know your thoughts :)

How difficult was your training, compared to say an ambulance paramedic? Are you allowed to go into details on the differences between Ambulance driving training and Critical care training?

Hey Chris, great videos as always. A question I have is that you seem to cross over your hand past the steering wheel and past the 12 O’clock position. I can see that this is hard to maintain at the 1/4 to 3 position as you need sudden & regular inputs to the steering. However, I see you maintain the correct steering technique throughout. Was that intentional?

does the NHS do an advanced driving course (like the police give traffic & firearms) for paramedics? or is it the same one

@findthebadger418

22 күн бұрын

Everyone in the ambulance service who is a driver will do a 4 week course. Some, not all trusts will do additional usually one day course to allow you to drive cars, Lorry’s etc But no, no ‘advanced’ courses

Love the POV views although would love for it to be just a little bit wider so we can see the wheel and the other side of the car just a bit more. Still love this view.

what model are you driving? 45 tfsi quattro a4 avant?

One question, you more use the push/pull way of steering rather than more of the "racing/rallying" style of crossing arms. Is that personal preference or specific reason?

Love the POV, maybe an ND filter might be a good idea if your camera supports them

1:39 That was a bit scary icl. I'd imagine if he was in an older car without ABS, he could've gone off the road. But then again, nothing you could do, it's a blind bend and you can't wait behind the van all day. I personally think it's safer to giveway on a straighter bit of road rather than before a bend.

I see you are in comfort mode? Doesn't your dynamic mode tighten the suspension up, making it more planted on corners?

That point at 5:33 where the sun glare just obscures everything...wow!

Threading the needle superb have you ever been to the nurbergring see what time you can do 👍⏰️🏎

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

Not yet but one day maybe :)

I like this view

All that siren noise is distracting for van drivers on the phone. Inconsiderate 🤣

Did you get rid of the viofo?

When you're stood down like that do you return to a central base, proceed to the nearest ambulance station or do you park up near a major road intersection?

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

Depends on the resource type but most of the time for an ambulance its straight on to the next job in the stack. For me, back to what ever office i was working in before being sent out.

@orraman5427

22 күн бұрын

@@ChrisMartinEMS Cheers.

Hi Chris, not sure if this would invade privacy but any chance of you putting the type of call you're going to ?

@Psylaine64

22 күн бұрын

it matters not. Simply it is an emergency

Do you prefer the stalk to change the siren over the horn?

@anoldfogeysfun

22 күн бұрын

He really prefers the stalk - as every change of siren mode on the horn meant that the horn had to beep to do it - even on his night drives . . .

is that nigel mansell ?

Hi Chris what camera do you use?

0:05 i felt that one

how come the gearbox is in comfort

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

Forgot to move it to S soon enough!

Course what people don't realise is the siren noises are edited in afterwards and this is just how Audi drivers drive.

@mattb7216

22 күн бұрын

😂

Need to get some rainx into the windscreen tank help it bead off

6:46 Very tidy racing line through the roundabout

pov angle best

It must feel like it takes forever to get anywhere when driving off duty in your own car.

it annoys me how many people stop on blind bends thinking it helps you

I was going to say 'who the hell is the sport mode meant for if not even the flippin flying doctor uses it' and then you changed into sport :D

5:49 Seems both his parents were toolmakers

in a few years time on autotrader "1 former driver, car always treated with care ..."

1:40 nearly survived a head-on collision 💀

@DollyRanch

22 күн бұрын

nearly means not doing something, he did survive it in fact he avoided it

@akj2387

20 күн бұрын

Nearly survived means he's dead lol

0:03 wow going over that speed bump at 50 didn't sound good I hope the cars suspension is good

1:15 What are you doing with your middle finger of your right hand, Chris?

@JasperFoxx

22 күн бұрын

He's changing the siren tone. If you look carefully, you can sometimes see a yellow button behind the steering wheel on that side to allow him to change the siren.

@frogsplorer

22 күн бұрын

Chaging siren tone. It cycles around low, medium and high frequency. Double tap to turn off. Low frequency for signalling over long distances. Medium for built up areas. High frequency for junctions. Off for situations where he doesn’t want to pressure drivers like when there is a solid white line or on a slip road. On previous cars it was connected to the horn so he’d have to toot the horn to change siren! Just what I’ve picked up watching these videos

@emamotorbiker

22 күн бұрын

@@JasperFoxx Tks👍🏼

@emamotorbiker

22 күн бұрын

@@frogsplorer Tks👍🏼

@fatman3785

22 күн бұрын

@@frogsplorer I think police cars tend to have it on the horn as that's what Ive observed.

I know, I’ll stop on a blind bend. Darwin.

I bet the blue light system doesn’t say 999 mode activated but I bet Chris says sport mode activated 😊

That is how you drive a car!!!

If motoway is 70mph in 1 lane is okay rhen why is 23 in a 20 zone in 1 lane "dangerous" enough to give yiu a fine

The vast majority of drivers or riders learning will actually be educated on best practices regarding dealing with blue light vehicles as they progress with their lessons. As for the rest of those who drive or use the roads in some capacity, then it’s their responsibility to be conversant with the Highway Code and the best practices around how to deal with emergency vehicles. If still unsure there’s plenty of information to be discovered either online or in other publications. Maybe take some refresher lessons or advance driver training. There’s no excuse really.

I know it adds extra work for you, but it would be nice sometimes if you could point out what people could have done better to help you flow better. The instinct is to slow/stop as soon as possible, but sometimes that must make things worse, especially if they stop on blind corners or in narrow lanes.

@ChrisMartinEMS

22 күн бұрын

Will do thanks. Do you mean post edit or during the drive?

@myspot1701

22 күн бұрын

@@ChrisMartinEMS Your instant reaction or a judgment after the fact: either would be interesting. 👍

@Psylaine64

22 күн бұрын

@@ChrisMartinEMS I think post edit would be best. Also it means you can use the same footage twice lol. Release like this then a second video a few days later with your commentary over explaining what people did right and wrong what you would like to see people do if they were mind readers etc