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Over a hundred cows…no bull?! (Sorry…terrible joke I know) That is one thing I love about the countryside is all the animals

@Bolle398 I didn't realise this (maybe just me, but I think it could be really confusing!) 🤔 Thanks for your comment though 😊👍

Yep, I have actually seen worse too, but in this case - as I said, I wasn't intimidated by the volvo - they had plenty time & space to overtake me and then the learner (if they were in such a hurry) but as I was about to turn right a few yards further on, I thought it would be pointless overtaking the learner & putting them under more stress. (But hey, that's just me) Thanks for your comment though 😊👍

I know, I did say that in one of my other comments, it could have been a mistake, but if they did it deliberately - they were clearly in the wrong 🤔

Absolutely! As I said in one of my other comments - we can all make mistakes - it's easy done, It's a true saying I use on this channel a lot. . . "Always expect the unexpected" 😂👍

Well done Alex! The more you're out driving, the more your confidence grows (well it did for me anyway) and yes, we all make mistakes - this may have been a mistake from the driver in front - but if they did it deliberately - it's just wrong 🤔

@smilerbob haha, I know Bob, I just don't get it? He was (almost) in the correct lane for going ahead, but shouldn't be indicating at all till the island at the first exit, then put a left signal on (as I did) 😄👍

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb aww wow!! Well done Alex, exact same as me when I passed 1st time, I got 5 minors too!! But, what a great feeling it is eh!! Anyway, congratulations & drive safe (I'm sure you will though) 😄👍

@DriveSmartDash thanks Nancy! Am abit shocked still! I am 51 so it feels late to the party but better late than never!

@@AlexMitchell-sj4sb It's never too late, as they say Alex - I was nearly 58 when I passed mine just over 3 years ago now!! 😄👍

@DriveSmartDash did you feel nervous driving at first or were you OK?

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb Well that's a good question Alex - I was feeling a bit nervous about being in my car for the first time on my own without hubby or my instructor beside me - so hubby & I had planned to go on a short drive the very next day, he was going to follow behind me in his van, just to reassure me. But unfortunately things didn't go to plan - that same night, hubby became terribly sick, throwing up & excruciating headache!! I was on the phone to NHS24 explaining his symptoms & he just wanted a couple of paracetamol & a lie down "I'll be fine" he said!! However, the advisor on the phone told me to get him to A & E as soon as possible, so off we went in my car, (luckily our local hospital is only about 15mins drive) & to cut an already long story short, hubby had actually had a bleed in the brain (aneurism) then had to be blue lighted to Edinburgh to have an immediate operation, so my first time driving home from the hospital on my own is a bit of a blur, but think I was more worried about hubby than thinking - I'm actually driving on my own!! Anyway, luckily all turned out well & big respect to the NHS, hubby pulled through & although still has a few other health issues, he's still making me laugh every day!! Sorry, this is so long Alex - 🤪 My suggestion would be to have your radio on low, or a favourite cd while you're driving, just some quiet background noise and just take some short trips to start off - like the local shop & back or around a quiet industrial estate, I'm sure you'll work it out Alex, you'll be absolutely fine - it is a bit scary at first, but trust me, the confidence does grow 👍 I also still continued to watch all the driving channels on RUclips (and still do!!) We never stop learning!! 😉👍

@@ericbauwens824 merci, cela m'a déjà été expliqué. Merci pour votre commentaire. 😊👍

Why thank you! 😊👍

@dazza4017 aww thanks, I'm not perfect by any means, but try my best!! 😊👍

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb absolutely Alex, thank you - it's a true saying "expect the unexpected" especially on the little twisty country roads 😀👍 Not long till your test now! Keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞😊

@@DriveSmartDash thanks Nancy

@RevItUp01 Yeh, no probs 😊👍

@@DriveSmartDash thanks! a lot!

I had a bird literally high five my fist with it's wing trying to fly infront if me, on my bike a couple weeks ago I've also had one literally fly inbetween my wheels a few months ago too, luckiest mthr fkrs ever 💀

@@hissingsid3907 Now, now Hissing Sid!! Not all cyclists are bad - just the same as car drivers - you'll get good & bad drivers too 😉👍

@@Dashflix Yes you can. Please DON'T speed it up though, by all means cut the length if you have to. You have a good day too 😊👍

@slock7803 yeh, found it really strange why he was parked there, as the store is just on my left, where there is a massive entrance specifically for these big HGV's - maybe he took a wrong turn?? 😉👍

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb Jeez Alex! What a nightmare - have you got a dashcam in your car? Would have been good to see that one. As London dashcam says. . . "Always an Audi" 😂 As I've said before, I'm in no way perfect, but the amount of numpties I've caught on my camera beggars belief!! And as for the scooter ned, we've got them up here too - no respect for rules of the road or pedestrians, so I can understand the mouthful you gave him!! Stay safe out there 😊👍

@DriveSmartDash we do have a dashcam and I should have put that audi driver incident on the laptop but we were knackered after that long drive from Scotland and then getting everything from the car into the house. Plus it was hot on the way back making the journey a bit less pleasant. We loved the cool of N. W Scotland (just not them midges lol)

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb no worries, I get it! It's good to keep incidents like that - for me, personally, I try & learn from them and ask the question, could I have done anything different? Could I have slowed down, held back etc etc. And yeh it can be a bit of a pain to download your footage, especially if you've got a lot going on! Sounds like you need a holiday after your holiday!! 😂😂

@DriveSmartDash should have kept it and shown to police but I honestly doubt they would do anything about him (Audi driver not numpty on moped). He was a few cars ahead of us so didn't affect us directly. Someone let him into the queue though. He took advantage of others kindness but could have caused an accident/pile up. Obviously IQ in double digits, I think the only thing I learned from it was he badly needs a brain transplant to improve his IQ.

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb Hey Alex, aww some lovely places you've been to!! Shame about the midges and the tailgaiters 😢 As for the workman - that's exactly what I thought - Even driving with them on is a bit risky, is it not? Strange!! 😂👍

@@DriveSmartDash yeah isnt it illegal? I drove a bit on the road next to Loch Lomond (that was challenging!) and my shoes have thick soles so I stopped in a layby and said I need to wear just my socks and my wife said you cant do that, its illegal and your foot could slip off the pedals. Do you know that road next to Loch Lomond? You must do, you lived in Glasgow so must be familiar with that one.

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb haven't actually looked into the legalities of it Alex, so I'm not sure - I usually always wear a comfy pair of trainers when driving - don't think I would attempt driving with just my socks on my feet though!! 😂 But, good to hear you got to drive for a bit around Loch Lomond - certainly good practice for you 😉 I haven't actually driven up there myself, but been in the car with hubby (before I was driving) It is so beautiful - you really need your wits about you though, especially on sunny days, as that's when you get all the bikers on the road! 😎👍

@@DriveSmartDash yeah it was a sunny Sunday so that road was very busy and as you mentioned, the bikers were weaving about a bit looking for a chance to overtake. Plus all the holiday coaches and trucks on that narrow road too, it got a bit hair raising to be honest. Good practice though for me. I didnt see much of the scenery but we have stayed there a couple of times, once at Firkin Point and once on the other shore, cant remember the name of the campsite but it begins with S. Something like Sallochy.

@smilerbob couldn't say for sure Bob, that's what I said in the description though 😆👍

Yeh no probs - but please don't zoom in or speed it up, like Dashflix does 😂😂 By all means, cut the length if you need to 😊👍

@@DriveSmartDash cheers mate much appreciated 👍 the video is good I will probably cut it slightly shorter that's all. Thanks again mate.

@dazza4017 no probs 👍

I thought that at first, but when I reviewed the footage, his reverse lights did come on for a second (see 0:38 / 0:39 ), but yeh very steep & tight from that angle 😮

@Dashflix Hiya, yeh as long as you don't edit the clip - by all means cut the length if you need to, but please don't speed it up or zoom in. Thank you - you have a good day too!! 😊👍

Thank you! You too 😊👍

Yeh, he did take that corner pretty wide too. Had he tucked himself more into the left, there might not have been an issue. 😊👍

@@AlexMitchell-sj4sb Probably too busy thinking about what to buy for their tea & not paying enough attention 🙄

@DriveSmartDash hope you doing alright Nancy. Got a cancellation on the driving test website and got one booked for Aug 29th now! We hopefully be up in Scotland on the west coast soon. Fresh air and midges lol

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb I'm good thanks Alex, oh that's great you've got another cancellation - getting closer now!! Hope you smash it! (Not literally, but you know what I mean) 😆 Ah West Coast of Scotland is lovely, it's been a while since I've been over that way, just remember to take your midge repellent!! 😊👍

@DriveSmartDash will do, first thing packed in the bag! Thanks yes, I know what you meant, not literally smash it lol.

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb keep us updated though!! Good luck & keep thinking positive 😉👍 (I remember my hubby kept correcting me when I used to say "If I pass my test" he would say "no, it's "When I pass my test") 😊

@@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.

@@AlexMitchell-sj4sb 😄👍

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 😊👍

Yes, the road is narrow and overtaking a cyclist there might be dangerous, so they rather go next to each other to avoid overtaking. HOWEVER, the driveway at 0:46 is a perfect place to get out of the way safely, let the cars pass, and the continue the bike ride. As a cyclist myself, I would have done that.

@@panda4247 I see what you mean, but that is basically the start of the downhill slope, so they did pick up a bit of speed here, but all was good in the end as you'll see from my other comments/replies. Thanks for your comment though 😊👍

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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