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guest100718
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what about that car our mate Clarkson had on TG a few weeks back... with the drop down plough, that would do the trick!
Driving rants
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Wildrover
Tour Rookie
The cyclists who moan about drivers who then disobey every law in the book because it somehow doesn't apply to them. Red lights, one way streets etc. Especially the cretins with cameras on their helmets.
Cyclists who ride up the inside of the truck at a junction/lights, this scares me to death as there are massive blind spots in a truck.
Cyclists who ride up the inside of the truck at a junction/lights, this scares me to death as there are massive blind spots in a truck.
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Deleted Member 1156
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I really don't understand where you get that from. All I've done is highlight what the Highway Code points out and explain what cyclists do to protect themselves from inconsiderate drivers.
If you want to turn it into a 'fight' then carry on, I'm not interested.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Its over, you did not make good points, you shot your self in the foot at the start and your now trying to back out of it. I believe I clearly demonstrated that I consider you in a very real way and if you would do the same there actually would not be an issue or this post.
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Deleted Member 1156
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No I've not shot myself in the foot. I've pointed out what is stated in the HC.
How about you bombing round a blind bend at 60mph? Top driving :thup:
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c1973
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Personally if I was on a bike riding two abreast then common courtesy to other road users would see me 'tucking in', either in front or behind the other bike to allow cars to pass. Not to much to ask is it?
Courtesy still applies to all road users, yeah?
A significant number of (not all) cyclists in my experience are ******s (it has to be said) and have very little regard for (knowledge of?) the highway code or in some cases their own safety. Undertaking, jumping lights when turning, cutting across traffic, cycling on pavements etc etc.
Yes, they're vulnerable on the road but a lot of them (again not all) put themselves in danger. Let's not get carried away with the 'driver - bad, cyclist - good' mind set.
My pet hate? I've got two main ones.
Folk not indicating.
Folk not acknowledging they've made a mistake and its your ability as a driver that has prevented a collision. Put yer hand up, it diffuses a lot of anger/tension and means there's less risk of road rage. It ain't difficult.
Courtesy still applies to all road users, yeah?
A significant number of (not all) cyclists in my experience are ******s (it has to be said) and have very little regard for (knowledge of?) the highway code or in some cases their own safety. Undertaking, jumping lights when turning, cutting across traffic, cycling on pavements etc etc.
Yes, they're vulnerable on the road but a lot of them (again not all) put themselves in danger. Let's not get carried away with the 'driver - bad, cyclist - good' mind set.
My pet hate? I've got two main ones.
Folk not indicating.
Folk not acknowledging they've made a mistake and its your ability as a driver that has prevented a collision. Put yer hand up, it diffuses a lot of anger/tension and means there's less risk of road rage. It ain't difficult.
DanFST
Head Pro
It's not breaking the law tho is it :clap:
This thread was fun, lets get it back on track!
When you're in a traffic jam and you want to go right 3 or 4 cars up. And the one infront purposely blocks you to stop you overtaking and turning!
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I agree with your points. I think it's important to differentiate between 'cyclists' and 'bike users'
Cyclists generally are pretty good. I cycle a lot in the New Forest where the roads are quiet, you wouldn't believe how many car drivers toot their horns or try to intimidate us when we are riding 2 abreast and there is NOTHING coming the other way.
Bike riders on the other hand don't have a clue. Yes they go through red lights, undertake, ride on pavements, don't wear protective clothing etc. They get cyclists a bad name
Foxholer
Blackballed
As true today as it was when it was created 65 years ago!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAZ_xu0DCg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAZ_xu0DCg
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DanFST
Head Pro
I should edit my original post conversing with you that started all this. That is a much easier way of differentiating. It's Bike Users I hate.
but I still hate the big arsed middle age men fleet of cyclists that get in my way every sunday! :rofl:
Alex1975
Tour Winner
It totally is not a thing! There is not cyclists and bike users... Unless drive4show is saying he is a bike user...
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I drive a car with hill start assist and an automatic handbrake.
But when I pull up at a set of lights I apply the handbrake and take my foot off the foot brake.
RTFM.
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guest100718
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Rtfm?
JohnnyDee
Tour Winner
Had to go to Hackney today. Managed to finally find somewhere to park that was 15 minutes walk away from were my meeting was. However all the surrounding streets that were covered by residents only permits were 3/4 empty.
What's that all about? Could the permit restrictions not be relaxed until say 4pm?
I rarely drive to London preferring to get our excellent train service. Today's experience highlighted why I don't bother. It's dreadful.
What's that all about? Could the permit restrictions not be relaxed until say 4pm?
I rarely drive to London preferring to get our excellent train service. Today's experience highlighted why I don't bother. It's dreadful.
anotherdouble
Journeyman Pro
Roundabouts are junctions therefore you need to signal when turning left or right and not leave it to a Derren Brown mind reading exercise
Foxholer
Blackballed
Read the .... Manual!
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guest100718
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Meep Meep
Craigg
Q-School Graduate
Just cyclists really. Always in the way, make the rules up as they go along their merry way, mounting the pavement when it suits to save stopping at a red light, overtaking on the inside. ......the list is endless really.
JohnnyDee
Tour Winner
Haven't read all posts so apologies if this has been said.
Total and utter edjits who when turning right at a junction position their vehicle in such a way that it is back some 3 feet from the dotted lines and too much to the left, and thus prevent those turning left to go about their business in a timely and unhindered manner :rant:
Total and utter edjits who when turning right at a junction position their vehicle in such a way that it is back some 3 feet from the dotted lines and too much to the left, and thus prevent those turning left to go about their business in a timely and unhindered manner :rant:
upsidedown
Tour Winner
Had a good one today , driver entering a box junction when there was no exit so therefore held up the traffic as lights changed
As for the cyclists moaners, well if you're journey is so important that you can not show consideration to your fellow road users then I suggest you leave a little bit earlier to allow for the road conditions that you might encounter , whether it be cyclists, slow road users or a tractor waiting to turn right just after a blind bend you've taken at 60 ( this may be terminal )
As for the cyclists moaners, well if you're journey is so important that you can not show consideration to your fellow road users then I suggest you leave a little bit earlier to allow for the road conditions that you might encounter , whether it be cyclists, slow road users or a tractor waiting to turn right just after a blind bend you've taken at 60 ( this may be terminal
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