They pay £50 for hire a room £50 for an instructor and collect two grand off the punters. Yeah, "safety" innit?
@pup1008
5 жыл бұрын
*EXACTLY!*
@CrossChannelFairy
4 жыл бұрын
@@pup1008 No, the course fee is divided amongst different organisations.
@meehan302
8 жыл бұрын
I too rick was on that course. After 45 years driving I thought I was a good driver. - never had an motoring offense. I think it's a good course as it opened my eyes. Thanks for sharing
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@jayleigh4642
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... I’ve been driving 39 years with a clean licence and I’m booked on my speeding awareness course the end of March. I’ve been so nervous not knowing what to expect. I took my eye off the ball and got caught doing 35mph in a 30mph zone. So this has really eased my mind thank you again. I certainly think I will gain information from it... 👍🏻🙏🏻
@markfernandes1544
Жыл бұрын
Did you get a ticket or points? Cuz I have the same issue
@spartanlou3204
Жыл бұрын
Same man, looked up 25 in 20
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@lauradudman3842
7 жыл бұрын
thank you extremely helpful, and reassuring. far less worried about my course now
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@WillHaerraps
5 жыл бұрын
best speed awareness course video on here thanks Rick got mine tommorow morning
@shaun2312
4 жыл бұрын
Got mine in about a hour, how is there nothing online about them, no reviews or feedback etc. This is the only video I found
@corwenphotography77
8 жыл бұрын
As I am about to attend " the course " TOMORROW, I was very impressed with this informative video - thank you and we'll done. GSW
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@Manyanababy
8 жыл бұрын
As usual your courage astounds me! I would be mortified so thankyou for video x
@stevepell8761
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks rick very informative video. Been cought myself so thought id look on here for other ppl views seen yours an feel abit more relaxed. Thanks again.
@happygardener4879
8 жыл бұрын
20 people @ £95 a pop, £1900 for 4 hours. I'm in the wrong Job lol
@rkent06
6 жыл бұрын
Happy Gardener except all that money is going to the treasury and they’ll be paying the instructors fuck all.
@CrossChannelFairy
4 жыл бұрын
@@rkent06 All the money goes to The Treasury?
@fabiandee8178
4 жыл бұрын
@@rkent06 The training company takes a slice surely
@rkent06
4 жыл бұрын
Fabian Dee yeah obviously but 20 people paying £100 each - it’s not costing £2k to pay 2 people an average wage for a mornings work, plus room hire - even taking into account profit
@juliehotlady
4 жыл бұрын
hilarious!!
@stephen2843
8 жыл бұрын
I think some people need to calm down and get some perspective, its obvious that Ricks speeding was a honest mistake that he got caught out for. its self evident that if you have been driving for regularly 27 years without any incidents you are a safe driver who respects and obeys the rules of the road and does not pose a risk to other road users. I and I'm sure many others are very appreciative that Rick took the time to share this with us, in his usual cheery, informative and fair way.
@grahamwaddell4503
6 жыл бұрын
Stephen I used to drive 40 in a 30 and when I came to a driver doing 30 I used to get angry..That is so wrong it's a shame that you can't go on a speed awareness course on your own merit but if you are a good driver then you should update your driving skills as I have done and always stick to the speed limit its for safety and nothing else.
@SomethingSomewhere18
8 жыл бұрын
Nice Video Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us great thaks
@diggerdooleysallotmentplot3905
8 жыл бұрын
Great advise Rick. I hope with you doing this video more people will do the course and make them and others a little more safe on our roads.
@leakelly4757
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure it was helpful for some viewers who were apprehensive about what the course would be like. it also was informative for those of us not scheduled to take the course. Have a great day
@sparkyprojects
8 жыл бұрын
One way to make young people aware about braking: we all (as kids) must have used a patch of ice as a skating strip just wearing shoes, when you come to a halt you nearly always feel you are going to fall over, or you actually fall over, that's because there is more grip at slow speeds, if the grip was the same, why don't you fall over in the middle of the skid. One thing i was taught by my dad was to try driving from A to B (journey to work etc) without using brakes (obviously you use brakes once you stop or when you absolutely have to), but it makes you slow down, keep your distance, and be more in control btw, my driving lessons started in the lorry my dad used to drive, i went with him during school holidays, learned the dangers of cars and lorries, the idiotic car drivers etc, i was about 13/14 years old.
@TomSykesMedia
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that mate. Very interesting.
@nicoles5852
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Clear and concise and not too long! It'll be my second in 10 years.
@farndek
3 жыл бұрын
Very reassuring & informative video, thanks Rick
@ibrahimabdullah4430
5 жыл бұрын
I have mine in a couple of hours, and your video really helped. Thanks
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@jasbhabra6843
5 жыл бұрын
Going on a course tomorrow. Great video. Thx Jas 😎💪👍
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@LindaPenney
8 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing
@josianeinamahoro4354
26 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for advise
@zthde
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and to the point Cheers Pal. 👍. You should be on TV ✌️
@beneels5070
7 жыл бұрын
Good video. I was worried as I have one soon. Reassuring. Thank you.
@Yarcofin
8 жыл бұрын
I love the way they name things in the UK.... "speed awareness" like you aren't aware what speed or speeding is.
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
Yarcofin it's funny, I thought similarly, but after doing the course I walked out thinking "Ah! thats why they named it like that" To most of us, driving becomes an automatic thing that we don't really think that about much. The course is more about making you aware of the need to monitor your speed more closely than most of us do. :o)
@aquanick2001
3 жыл бұрын
And that camera that got you was put there for the exact reason of revenue generation.
@freddiem8801
Жыл бұрын
I'm due to have mine on the 6th October, I'm just wondering which course to take, home with my tablet, or actually attend a class? I was caught doing 27, in a 20. And although I have to do this course I have since stopped driving as I'm now 70 years old and I can't afford to go through this again as i am finding it very stressful.
@TVRCreators
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video and a good watch.
@TALLCRAWLSC
8 жыл бұрын
Get a camera detector, even if your a safe driver who normally does the speed limit...
@padventures-life
8 жыл бұрын
Cool video rick. always wondered what those courses were like. hoping I'll never need to attend one though. Lol.
@nayclayton5313
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information. I’m attending one next week. Now I know what to expect, I’m not as worried. Lol.
@dennisbean7336
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much so worried about everything
@willbuckley54
7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I have to do a course in three days and the ironic thing is, is that my car has a small road speed indicator camera which will tell you the road speed for any road you're on. Had I noticed it I would have dropped my speed down from 57 to 50mph. But I'm glad you aren't made to 'stand up in class' at least.
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@perryevans2929
4 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful full I just got a letter from the police asking me to fill the driver's details..now atleast can get prepared with God help ..thank you for the advice
@mulfordstacey4668
11 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@michaelloach9461
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I was doing 69mph in an overtaking lane on the A59. I overtook the car in front who was doing about 50mph & went into the left lane & slowed down to 60mph. The 'speed camera' was just in the position to catch people like me. In my eyes, this is entrapment! I used the power of my Audi S5 to overtake as quickly as possible & slow down to the correct speed. How is this fair? There were no pedestrians around, I had a clear road infront of me & if I didn't put my foot down I could have caused more mayhem. When will the government realise that cars have got a lot safer & it's just stupid drivers who do not use indicators (BMW's) & people who only look 2 foot beyond their bonnet are the real cause of the deaths & serious accidents on our roads. All the best & thanks again.
@rickvanman
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I was so angry when I realised the circumstances of my own experience. A FOI request revealed that the speed limit there had recently been lowered and everything about where I got caught, absolutely stank of intentional entrapment. I genuinely felt like I had been legally mugged.
@jewelhaye7937
4 жыл бұрын
Got bloody caught, thanks for the insights.
@juliedickens2787
10 ай бұрын
I am normally berated by my husband for driving UNDER the speed limit except on this one occasion I was within spitting distance of the 40 sign ( from a 30) and I got caught by a mobile van in a dip in the road doing 34 in a 30. Bloody typical I am in my 60s with only one transgression in the past, 30 plus years ago, again my husband will never let me forget! He says he does over the speed limit every time he is out on the motorbike but ‘is more aware of his surroundings’ than me
@pup1008
8 ай бұрын
They set the trap up where they did for a reason, it was strategically placed to catch the maximum amount of people!
@Menditman2014
8 жыл бұрын
Hi my brother got caught in north wales a few years back and he did the course. I'd be curious to see the street view where you got caught, because I don't quite understand the situation where you were caught in, Perhaps you could do a vid of it? I alway keep within the limits but there can be situations where your not quite sure of the limits if your not use to the areas. Anyway good vid thanks.
@sovaine
19 күн бұрын
My course was on a Saturday morning at 8:00, tell you what folks I loved it to be honest...it really has made me slow down.
@robertday8619
10 ай бұрын
If they were that great! Everyone would be sent on one,FREE OF CHARGE!!!
@pup1008
8 ай бұрын
Brilliant point but they'd find a way of charging you!
@guilhermemonteiro127
4 жыл бұрын
I need to book my course shortly as I have only 4 months from the date of my offence:(. Thanks for sharing your opinion and you got a new subscriber.
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@ourfloridagarden2293
8 жыл бұрын
The rules in the UK are very like the ones in the US. We have the same option of taking the course but in my State we take the course online. I had to take it a couple years ago for speeding and it was very educational.
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@paulshires7914
7 жыл бұрын
I did one 2 weeks ago and it was very very good, similar to you Rick I haven't had any offences for 36 years my last one was a endorsement in 1981, thesis one was for 2mph over but it is what it is and there's nothing you can do, the bit where you explain about the difference in 30 and 32 mph is called kinetic energy the best way to show this is to put a can of beans or something on your passenger seat, drive down the road at whatever the limit is and I must point out only do this bit if it's ABSOLUTELY safe to do so, then brake as hard as you can and take note to the point where the can ends up in the footwell, it is always at the point when you have completely stopped. But well said my friend the course is well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone who gets the opportunity.
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@teresah7886
8 жыл бұрын
I'm in the U.S. and haven't had an international drivers licenses in over 30 years. So if you get caught speeding, do you not get a ticket and have to pay a fine, or is it just points on your drivers licenses which cause your insurance rate to go up, or can you just opt for the course and just pay the course fee without a ticket fine? Just wondering how it works where you live. Also, it was in Wales that you got the ticket, was the course in England or did you have to stay around to take the course. Questions, questions, and more question. LOL. Glad that is over for you and that you have a good additude about it all. God Bless and take care.
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
Teresa H The option was for 3 points and a £100 fine, or take the course at a cost of £95. The offence was in Wales, but as it's a national scheme, you can take the course anywhere in the country you choose :o)
@Doticaster
7 жыл бұрын
Now that you've done the course and not got any points on your license from being caught, do you still have to declare that you had a conviction when filling out forms such as car insurance?
@rickvanman
7 жыл бұрын
This doesn't count as a "conviction" as doing the course nullifies it. You only have to declare it if directly asked by an insurance firm, but there is a widely adopted "don't ask, don't tell" policy that the insurers use, and they generally do not ask about speed awareness courses.
@hiyou4179
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the information. More at ease now. My course is in a few days. About a 20 minute drive. I'm really just thinking too much, especially about the 4 hours. I mean 4 hours sitting with strangers in a room?! lol. Offtopic: You have great audio in your videos. What mic do you use?
@rickvanman
7 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the course, it won't be anywhere near as bad as you might imagine it to be :o) The mic is just a generic ear-hook mic I found on eBay for a tenner or so :)
@hiyou4179
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Also was the course exactly around 4 hours? I hear sometimes it can be 2-3 hrs Earned a sub and like :)
@rickvanman
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think we went a bit early too :o) Hi You
@johnfithian-franks8276
8 жыл бұрын
I did a stint in taxi driving examination for Leeds council and the main place that people failed was at unmarked crossings, we seem to think that if there are no marking at a junction then it is our right of way. The trouble comes when someone comes along the other way and assumes that they have right of way and meet in the middle, it is too late then to reaches the crossing. I unfortunately lost my dad to one of these crossings and campaigned to have unmarked crossing done away with but they are still with us. I have always been a strong believer in having to take a re-test every 15 years as most drivers that I see make silly mistakes because it is so long since they had to drive safely. I agree with you though, that speed cameras are there to create money for government instead of making the roads safer.
@Rawand080880
4 ай бұрын
Nice explanations, thank you sir 😊
@TK42138
8 жыл бұрын
I've got no problems with speed cameras on known accident blackspots and in built up areas etc, but when they put cameras at the bottom of long steep hills - knowing that most cars today don't have a great deal of engine braking so even if you're driving sensibly when starting the descent (maybe in lower gear if really steep) you've still got to go hard on the brakes to avoid exceeding the 30 because money grabbing councils don't put in a descending speed limit zone because they know most drivers will be exceeding the 30mph and thus adding to the revenue earned from the camera. I've seen more rear end shunts caused by panic braking approaching cameras than any accidents as drivers enter a 30 and are naturally scrubbing off speed. Councils really need to rethink their warning signs and maybe increase the length of the descending speed limit zones so drivers are in with a chance to get under 30mph before the speed limit. Several major roads in Dorset and Devon where drivers are forced to brake extremely hard at the bottom of long steep hill because of a sodding camera and no countdown.
@wwShadow7
8 жыл бұрын
You would think that they could use the money they get from the tickets to PUT UP SIGNS. There's a few places in the states where the speed limit is implied and not posted. The sign that dictates the speed limit change is the sign that says now entering XYZ county. Because the implied speed limit for unmarked roads is a county ordinance.
@jesoby
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, not least where they change the limit overnight like on part of the A406 Gunnersbury.
@lancelotsimons6705
2 күн бұрын
Great video mate I have been drinking for 30 years I am in the same position as you I was coming off a 40 mile zone so the 40 miles and the 30 miles literally merged into one so I get caught doing 33 in a 30 miles zone from now and after in a 30 I am doing 25 miles
@BHANGUVIDEOSUK
Жыл бұрын
Great video.
@moovintruespace994
Жыл бұрын
This is helpful. I'm livid, I got 2 speeding tickets in the space of one hour. My first in 30 years of driving. My kitten did a Houdini from her carrier and I nearly fking crashed my car 😂 As soon as I got the tickets I knew EXACTLY what is was for. I list looked at my cat and said thanks!
@meucantinholanaroca7554
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks..... really useful.....
@MZONE3D
8 жыл бұрын
I did the course as well. I came out feeling better for doing it. I am more mindful of the speed I drive at. Also... Better this than points on your licence.
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@martinb1121
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very helpful :)
@mick.Walker
8 жыл бұрын
Surely braking distance is down to the vehicle and drivers reactions, definitely not a standard distance as we are all led to believe.
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
mick walker This exact question was raised on the course, I can't remember precisely what the reply was but I think they suggested that the laws of physics still applied - as in, the impact speeds still increase exponentailly as the speed increaces. The video they showed demonstrated it quite effectively.
@mick.Walker
8 жыл бұрын
rickvanman Well i would bet a brand new BMW would have a shorter stopping distance from 60 to 0 than a morris minor. So less chance of impact over the same distance, there is no such thing as a standard stopping distance.
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
I think the point was that it doesn't matter, the physics curve applies to all cars. The faster the speed, the higher the impact speed. People still die in, and get hit by modern high spec cars as well as old cars.
@slQueenBluestar
8 жыл бұрын
+mick walker But then who in their right mind would be caught dead or alive in a BMW?
@lorenioooooas
7 жыл бұрын
this is what ive always thought, faster cars are safer, because a ferrari is used to stopping quickly at 150mph+ so if you're only doing 30/40mph surely, you'd stop a LOT quicker than in a car that's created to stop at 80mph
@marcaldwin8172
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick. Interesting video. Provoked a mixed bag of reactions. I got caught last year. 36 in a 30 in an unfamiliar location. Turns out a month later they made it a 40. I feel cheated by it all but I'm of the thought if you do something wrong you take the consequences. I too found the course of use. It refreshes some points that are easily forgotten. I found it interesting regarding the physics theory you were talking about. What I genuinely find shocking is how obtuse and arrogant people are to, not just speed but, driving attitude in general. The day these people realise is the day they seriously injure or kill someone, or when they receive a phone call at work or police officers turn up at their door telling them devastating news of a loved one. It's sad but it's the reality of it. I too find it frustrating but the law is law and it's there to protect people. If your unlucky enough to be caught speeding take the punishment like a man (or woman).
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@mattymobbs5125
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@cjstubejackofalltrade1551
Жыл бұрын
20 years driving and got one yesterday. Did 37 mph on 30 mph road. I thought the road was 40mph but it was 30 mph¹. Surrey police. It's a dual carriage way and completely empty. Victoria Road, Woking, Surrey.
@andybray9791
3 ай бұрын
Years later, insurance companies are starting to increasingly ask if you been on course
@jazzx251
7 жыл бұрын
My flatmate got a bad letter throught the post today. He got done on a "cashcow" road - it should honestly be 40, due to great visibility and wideness and condition of the road (elsewhere in the country, this is a 40 all day long); but it's 30 .. and he did 42, JUST on the threshold. He got caught by a mobile camera. He was prepared to pay the £100 fine and take the 3 points - until I pointed out my other friend's experience, and that he could take the speed awareness course - which is even £10 cheaper than the fine, and you go away as if it never happened (cough! "Insurance premium"), but better educated! This video will be good reassurance for him - can you tell me how the process works? Do you get "summoned" to a specific date and time for the presentation? Or can you chose a presentation to attend within the 4 months? It's Cambridge - a speed trap nightmare zone which is surely well attended by the AA speed-awareness circuit. There's probably a presentation once every 4 hours, 24/7 here!
@rickvanman
7 жыл бұрын
You can book it online at a time and place convenient to you - I think the booking has to take place within a certain time frame (which I think is measured in months). Courses are not available in all counties, so you may have to travel a bit to reach a course (mine was 20+ miles away). I went with the AA course.
@Merc-Rover
8 жыл бұрын
I've recently done a similar course. There were 3 groups of 20 so they were making about £1800 a time. That was just the morning. I'm assuming that there was another similar amount for the afternoon courses too. Is it just a money making scheme? Hell yeah! I was caught doing a mere 36mph in a 30 zone and felt pretty hard done by as there were people who were on the edge of getting a ban in the same class.
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
Black Van Man No doubt in my mind whatsoever that this particular trap was all about making money. It made me so angry when I got it, and it ruined a good holiday.
@Merc-Rover
8 жыл бұрын
They're sneaky buggers :-(
@jazzx251
7 жыл бұрын
Kings Hedges Road in Cambridge ... a 40mph road if ever you saw one. But my flatmate got done doing 42 - and it was 30. He's lucky - he "just" qualifies for the course rather than the points.
@elaineburton1759
6 жыл бұрын
Silver Van Man lkllpl
@CrossChannelFairy
4 жыл бұрын
They weren't making £1800 a time.
@kikiranks1ify
Жыл бұрын
Great video mate 👌🏾
@RichDavey
7 жыл бұрын
Well said. Just been on my third course. If your offered it get on it. We all need to to stick to the limits. Speed kills, its a no brainer. Good video
@Harry-cj6bx
5 жыл бұрын
Except when it's the empty dual carrigeway
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@keinepanik6056
10 ай бұрын
thanks mate
@michelle10261
8 жыл бұрын
great idea they need that in australia.
@DAZZER435
4 жыл бұрын
This actually sounds quite interesting. I think I may have been clocked by a mobile camera van [I hit the brakes as soon as I saw it, but am under the impression that if you can see it, it's too late] and was thinking I would have to waste 4 hours of my life, however maybe that won't be the case.
@CSISyndicate
3 жыл бұрын
I’m in the same boat. May have been done but will just have to wait and see
@dawoodfaiz-mahdavi7297
2 жыл бұрын
mine, is desk top, apple mac, the camera that is build on the tv, i can see, my self, but am i going to see, the officer on that day? please,
@anitacarrier9386
4 жыл бұрын
Got mine in one hour. Got caught doing 34 miles per hour in a 30 zone, going downhill 🤨 I'm usually quite vigilant not so much as a near miss in 12 years of driving but I guess as a university student I will feel a gain from attending
@kestondaniel7737
Ай бұрын
I’m a new driver I got catch doing 38 in a 30zone what will happen to me ?
@eloquencee2349
6 жыл бұрын
Do I need to tell my insurance company that I participated in a speed awareness course / do I need to tell them I got done for speeding?
@rickvanman
6 жыл бұрын
I dont think you need to delare a speed awareness course to most insurance companies unless they directly ask you when you take out a new policy or renew, but you do have to tell them if you are actually fined for speeding and have points put on your license.
@eloquencee2349
6 жыл бұрын
rickvanman So upon renewal, when they ask "Has anything changed with your policy?" So I just answer "No" if I only get an Awareness Course?
@rickvanman
6 жыл бұрын
Eloquencee I would do it that way myself, because technically nothing has changed :-)
@godhandneo3606
6 жыл бұрын
Hi rick, i have the old pink licence no passport etc , all i have for photo id is a city and guilds credit card size thing with my name and picture on it, do you thing this is acceptable, thanks
@rickvanman
6 жыл бұрын
I only have the pink license too, it was fine. I'm not sure about the photo ID, you'll need to check what it says on the instructions.
@godhandneo3606
6 жыл бұрын
rickvanman thanks ive only the pink licence.
@PhilBurnham75
6 жыл бұрын
What about refreshments ? do they provide lunch and tea and coffee?? A Buffet ?
@rickvanman
6 жыл бұрын
This place had a small coffee shop/serving hatch, and a load of vending machines, but none of it was free.
@shaolinpowerranger5008
4 жыл бұрын
A buffet ?? 😂😂 just take a sandwich and a bottle of water it's not a chinese restaurant lol
@dawoodfaiz-mahdavi7297
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for telling me, but as you are talking, i manage to see, you in saftey awareness course, that you are explaing, please, tell me, how to get the camera, that i can speak to officers,
@michaelloach9461
Жыл бұрын
There is no defence of entrapment in English law but it is considered to be an abuse of the process of the court for state agents to lure a person into committing illegal acts and then seek to prosecute him for doing so.
@007vauxhall
8 жыл бұрын
It is bad here Rick, very strick and very crafty.
@keith6400
4 жыл бұрын
If the speed limit goes from National Speed limit to 40mph on a road there will be 40mph signs displayed, two of them one either side of the road. If the speed then reduces to 30mph on that road there should be 30mph signs displayed one of them either side of the road. If not the 30mph limit is not enforceable the fact that street lights are present does not constitute proper posting of a limit. If it is dark extra rules apply to help your case.Police often try to enforce a limit which is easily challenged and if you do and are correct they will send you a notice saying basically that you have committed the offence but on this occasion they have decide not to prosecute. The reason for this is that if you can prove signage was not consistent with the legal requirement and this is proven in court all other drivers who went to court and were convicted can seek a refund on their costs which include; legal representation, fines, increased insurance payments over the years you have been affected etc.
@dawoodfaiz-mahdavi7297
2 жыл бұрын
it has a phone, and camera, but at the top, has, All and missed call?
@Markcain268
6 жыл бұрын
i make sure i never speed, im constantly looking at the speedometer and road signs, i have had a few bumps and scrapes cos i had my eye on the speedometer instead of the road, but at least i don't break the speed limit and get points!
@marcusesser3889
6 жыл бұрын
I'd rather you break the speed limit a bit and get a feel for the speed rather than getting those bumps and scrapes.
@jonesynet
4 жыл бұрын
You don't to constantly look at the speedometer. Did you know that if you don't move your foot on one of those pedal things, I think it's called an accelerator, then your speed doesn't really change? Unless you go up or down hill, but that's probably more than you can cope with.
@RichardB1983
8 жыл бұрын
The physics lesson about just creeping over the limit resulting in a much higher speed at impact is only true if someone stepped out infront of you at precisely the right distance away that you could only just stop in time at 30mph. I agree with the numbers 11mph and 18mph if you started at 32 and 35 respectively. If however someone stepped out into the road such that you could only just stop in time at 25mph, then the differential in speed at impact if you started at 30 or 32 is only 3mph. It's actually not exponential.
@jack28aug
8 жыл бұрын
+RichardB1983 Completely agree, if she was one foot close to Tiff needells car in the 1st test at 30mph she'd still get hit with 11mph of force. If Tiff didn't see her because he was trying to read road signs then she would be hit with 30mph of force, even though he's obeying the limit (though not driving with due care).
@throbberikk
8 жыл бұрын
I got caught not wearing a seat belt, wasn't particularly impressed tbh, so what if i'm not wearing one surely that should be my choice no?
@retrorestore
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry Rick, It's all rubbish in my opinion, they've just tried to justify a course to produce revenue. Us humans are suckers for listening to government generated excuses to justify these type of revenue streams but it doesn't change the fact that we are all being fleeced. Sure the facts and figures might sound interesting but they are all "what if's" Those figures don't take into consideration reaction times of the individuals so are meaningless. You have been driving for 27 years and never been done for speeding but you became the victim of a stealth money generating system and had to pay in the illusion that you are breaking the law. We all do every day to some extent but their greedy fingers now want to extract even more money from us and this attitude needs to be reversed because good honest people are getting sick of it. No offence just my opinion. Cheers Martin
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Martin. In reality it felt like I had been mugged and I was really angry about it for a long time.
@retrorestore
8 жыл бұрын
rickvanman You've prompted me to do a video now Rick where I have a little rant about things lol. Just editing it now. ATB Martin
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
retrorestore I'll look out for it :o)
@retrorestore
8 жыл бұрын
Paul David Funny guy, Not..
@MarcusTDM
8 жыл бұрын
I agree and I disagree, here's why. Yes your totally right when it comes to motorways or big open roads, however a fine or points or speed awareness course are justified if you get caught speeding in a 30 where there may be children like outside a school or something. I'm not saying I haven't ever done it myself but if you get caught doing it, it'd be fair enough.
@ExtremePlayBlog
8 жыл бұрын
Rick, you should teach... I think you'd enjoy the rewards of seeing a person develop instead of a project. (social/schools/disabilities) choose one.
@Captain-Cardboard
2 жыл бұрын
3:12 _I've been driving for 29 years_ Well, that's your problem right there; it's recommended that you take a break every two hours.
@gamingshortz101
2 жыл бұрын
Rick you legend
@danny1229c
5 жыл бұрын
i just had to sit one of these, my licience had more categories than both course runners and one of the class tables combined, i drive a hgv and have driven in afghan/iraq and several other countries also and i only took it to avoid the points which is great but i still have to say this all just bullshit money grabbing nonsense. They only ever catch slight speeders who are barely over and never make any impact on the really dangerous drivers at locations where it is needed instead they hide in well picked spots with several sly factors more likely to tip ppl over slightly
@CrossChannelFairy
4 жыл бұрын
Why would such an experienced driver not be able to obey mandatory traffic signage? You appear to have forgotten your legal obligations in favour of ego soothing.
@jonesynet
4 жыл бұрын
It's funny how with all your jaw-dropping, impressive driving experience, which clearly makes you a much better driver than those taking the course, and you still break the law. And get caught doing so! :)
@aquanick2001
4 жыл бұрын
I’m doing the course to avoid points...... but then I drive over the speed limit pretty much everywhere because when you are as experienced of a driver as I am you come to realise that it’s not speed that is the issue, it’s driver error. I too have a lot of licence catagories, in fact I have them all.......all this course will do is make me more aware not to get caught again......
@Allottedaaron
8 жыл бұрын
Speeding through our village is a huge issue. We have tiny little roads not big enough for 2 cars to park and lined by cottages on both sides with not much of a path (and in places no path at all. It is a classic 17th century road being used by 21st century traffic. Cars come barrelling down at 40 and above when the speed limit is 20. Sooner or later something will happen. Maybe a car will get scuffed, maybe a pet will be killed, or just maybe a child will be killed. I am all in favour of any traffic calming measure and so these courses sound a great idea. I am not sure I would have much sympathy with someone who boasted that this was their 3rd course. If thats the case I wouldn't want them driving through here, and so points on the license and disqualification from driving is a better option. Just my opinion of course but hopefully you can see where I am coming from. Great video Rick, all the best.
@willbuckley54
7 жыл бұрын
And of course you have to remember the old adage - what's the diff between a porcupine and a BMW? Answer - the porcupine has the pricks on the outside! Boom Boom!
@thecovidprisoner
4 жыл бұрын
Totally True Sir.....Excellent swipe at the Vermach. 😀
@johndilloway9762
Жыл бұрын
Just got caught on the penines, 50mph most of that stretch of road you cannot even get to 50mph, where they had the camera, on the down hill approaching the 60 mph limit, the camera was about 150 yds before it changed to 60 mph, yes i was guilty but that is just bloody sneaky, modern cars with little or no engine braking and the speed picks up enough to get caught but not enough to really notice until to late, and they know that.
@outaboutwilts
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, When my Dad went on a speed awareness course he would always go 5 miles an hour under the speed limit! Cheers Roger
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
OutAboutWilts They stressed throughout the course that the speed limit is the maximum speed allowed and not a target to aim for. :o)
@bilkyasko
8 жыл бұрын
+rickvanman Considering the number of country roads with incredibly tight bends at the national speed limit, I can only agree with that sentiment.
@bigswingingrich
8 жыл бұрын
How long did the course larst
@CrossChannelFairy
4 жыл бұрын
4 hours usually.
@EmmaMorgan09
2 жыл бұрын
Got mine this afternoon on zoom! They changed the roads from 30 to 20 without warning! So many people got caught!!
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@DB-qw6xq
Жыл бұрын
Great talk. I'm going on a virtual zoom awareness course next week after being caught on a smart motorway averaging 73 in a 60. As I'm retired I hardly ever go on a motorway these days, and I was just monging along the motorway blissfully ignoring the big red 60 signs lol. Like you, I will find it really interesting, especially as I am going to do my advanced motorcycle course in the Summer, so it will feed into that.
@iainwares6361
Жыл бұрын
Great talk? Just watched the first two minutes and it was 'a sneaky one' North Wales police 'are notoriously bad for speed traps' and catching speeders is just a revenue generator. Really sounds like this twat has taken it to heart, learned from his mistakes and benefited from the course he was allowed to take instead of just being given a conviction. The police do not have to give the course option which actually does away with the fine imposed, so a bit stupid if they're just out to make money. Also, speeding fine money goes to the Government Consolidated fund like all fines and is then part of general government expenditure, not to the police force so there's zero incentive for the police as they don't get the revenue. So 'I think it's one of their biggest revenue generators' is utter crap from the brave boy. Doesn't seem he takes it seriously or has learned anything.
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
@Knards
8 жыл бұрын
As a driver of a 450 hp 2015 Mustang, I am keenly aware of my speed. Its usually too fast. We have cameras here too, but they are not connected to the police. We pay a $50.00 fine and that goes to Parks, roads etc. Re speed traps, Welcome to America. We created them here just to send to you in England!
@rickvanman
8 жыл бұрын
MrMrwilson11 Thank you for the gift, not! LOL! PS love the new mustang that coming out here later in the new year, its gorgeous!
@bohoreef4619
8 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me.
@lesliepares3371
5 жыл бұрын
do you have to do a written test
@CrossChannelFairy
4 жыл бұрын
No. No test.
@theequaliser8026
5 жыл бұрын
Great upload, the fine is one thing it's the points on your license these revenue collectors should stop because its a win win for the insurance companies yes we should check or speed but now we're watching our dash clocks watching out for speed cameras and that in itself causes accidents I bet the government think tank bodies didn't mention that!
@jonesynet
4 жыл бұрын
If you can't occasionally check your "dash clocks" and still concentrate on driving, you're a danger to all other road users and shouldn't be allowed on the road. How the fuck did you pass our test?
@MeditationVacation
8 жыл бұрын
you naughty boy Rick.lol
@pup1008
Ай бұрын
Meanwhile in Kent *60000* drivers have been done to the tune of *£6 MILLION* when authorities, overnight & with no warning brought a 70 mph road down to *40* with miniscule 10" limit signs.... *WAKE UP PEOPLE!* 😠
@BillsAllotmentDiary
8 жыл бұрын
Been there bought the tee shirt
@trevorg509
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I am doing a study in relation to people who have participated in a driver retraining program to gather information about the benefits and outcomes they experienced. Can you please answer the following few questions: 1. How long ago did you complete the course? 2. How would you describe your overall experience with the driver retraining program? 3. What specific skills or knowledge did you acquire or improve upon through the program? 4. In what ways do you feel the driver retraining program has positively impacted your driving abilities? 5. Have you noticed any changes in your driving behaviors or habits as a result of the program? If so, could you describe them? 6. Have you experienced any tangible benefits or improvements in your driving since completing the program (e.g., reduced accidents, fewer traffic violations)? 7. Would you recommend this driver retraining program to others? If so, what would be the main reasons for your recommendation?
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