James May’s ‘zen’ approach to driving is something that we would all do well to adopt
I think most of us would agree that of the three former presenters of Top Gear (and The Grand Tour), then it would be James May that we would most like to have a pint with. He just seems like a top bloke – self-effacing, chilled and with no airs and graces.
It’s this calm and unflappable outlook which comes across so brilliantly in this short video in which he gives some tips on how to be a better driver.
It’s a great approach and there are some valuable lessons for all of us who drive.
Thanks to Yeah But Cyclists for sharing on Twitter.
James May gets it absolutely spot on in this video and honestly it's quite refreshing.
I see a lot of parallels with my own driving. It's the zen method – making progress but not rushing. Just because I'm in a car, it doesn't make me better than anyone who isn't in a car. pic.twitter.com/HfaffjIGvN
— Yeah But Cyclists (@but_cyclists) March 20, 2025
Words of wisdom, indeed. Here’s what others made of it.
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it's crazy how much I've matured in my driving, and it only happened when I was single for a few years
driving stress-free helps you practice more for when there's stress
tbh, now that I have a faster car, I feel I have even more responsibility than my 03 civic
— Seelen (@notseelen) March 21, 2025
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Just look at how many times Mr May scans to his right you can clearly see what a good driver he is
— K (@K65949852) March 20, 2025
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Remove horns from cars, they serve no practical purpose.
— frankie (@frankies1903) March 21, 2025
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ive always dislike people that use the horn nilly willy… its for emegencies not to use whenever u feel frustrated.. or whenever u wanna say hi to someone… its beyond rude…
— Foolustrust @ ️ (@foolustrust) March 20, 2025
5.
Absolutely James. If only that person who beeped knew who they were beeping.
— Justin (@wildandhigh) March 20, 2025
6.
His theory test app was an incredible help when I was learning. The little videos on it were always full of wisdom like this!
— car bore (@BoreCar) March 21, 2025
7.
I try and drive like this too.
— BobH FBPT Protect rNHS (pbun) Angles. (@BobHRoss) March 21, 2025
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Totally, just smile and let it go. You'll never encounter that person again. Get on with your day.
— a_lonely_tree (@a_lonelytree) March 21, 2025
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James May was always the sexiest of the three Top Gear hosts. Definitely a whole lot going on.
— Theophila137 (@Theophila137) March 21, 2025
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James May really seems like a class act. Pity more drivers aren't that clued in.
— OMF (@exolon) March 21, 2025
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Taking a ‘Captain Slow’ approach to road use (whether driving, riding or walking) is an excellent idea. Lowers your stress levels, reduces conflict with others and you don’t get arrive any later in real terms.
Well done James May!— Semi-OK Boomer (@Ayohugh) March 21, 2025
And if you want some more quality James May content, then check out our appreciation thread of some of his best recent Tweets.
H/T Yeah But Cyclists Image Screengrab