Driving rants
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la_lucha
Tour Rookie
People who get into one lane instead of using both lanes and filtering when needs be. There's two lanes for a reason people. USE THEM!!
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
I hate it when people pull out around parked cars or cyclists into the path of oncoming traffic. It's just mindless.
The other one is when you have parked cars on your side of the road ad there is oncoming traffic, you pull out round a few cars to get in a space a little further down and five other sheep follow you even though theres no where for them to pull in.
Hooooom!!!! Ting!!
The other one is when you have parked cars on your side of the road ad there is oncoming traffic, you pull out round a few cars to get in a space a little further down and five other sheep follow you even though theres no where for them to pull in.
Hooooom!!!! Ting!!
Tiger man
Challenge Tour Pro
Wome. . . . . .
KenL
Tour Rookie
People in the likes of range rovers who think their car will turn into a pumpkin if they don't drive in the outside lane of the motorway.
People who think it is OK to park in a blue badge space ever.
Chavs who throw their McDonalds litter out their cars wherever they see fit and those who flick their fag butt out the window instead of using the ashtray in their car.
...and relax!
People who think it is OK to park in a blue badge space ever.
Chavs who throw their McDonalds litter out their cars wherever they see fit and those who flick their fag butt out the window instead of using the ashtray in their car.
...and relax!
DanFST
Head Pro
Because the car doesn't know how fast you are going, it only knows the rpm of the rotating wheel which it calculates against it's programmed circumference.
The Speedo on a 2xx/45/17 tyre with 8mm of new tread will read 2% lower than one on the legal limit. That's not even mentioning tyre pressures. And the fact with a ford focus will come with 15 inch wheels, all the way up to 19. They will try and use tyre sizes that have similar circumferences to minimise the effect.
Unless you are using Vbox, or a point to point laser, there's a high chance the gps you are using isn't reading the right speed either!
Mfrs have to allow a margin of error. If they set the speedometer to be 100% accurate but some marginal error occurs then they could be sued if you pick up a driving ban for speeding thinking you are under the limit. The margin they allow is tight but very understandable. My car, according to gps, is really doing 67mph when the speedometer states 70. Makes sense to me in the world of litigation that we now live in.
Foxholer
Blackballed
While I sympathise with you haste to get to your next accident, that tw@ is actually doing you a favour - by saving you money/points! And he's also doing the workforce in those roadworks - though there are plenty where there's nobody actually working! But he should indeed be in the inside lane so that hoons like you can zip past!
I've found that my speedo seems to match what everybody other 'law abiding' driver's reads too - spot on 50, or whatever! So we are all being mislead by the same amount.
3565
Journeyman Pro
Cracking arguements, agree to disagree.........:rofl:2 main protagonists goin side by side.........
anyway the thread, who'll admit they are a middle lane hogger...... Go on dare you?
Mini Roundabouts, you give way to the right WHEN they are on the roundabout not as they are approaching it and you get 3 numpties looking at each other who is going to go first........ Do you want a letter to tell you to go??
There are others but back to the cycle thing, I overtook (safely) a cyclist (not a bike user, he was 60'ish with Lycra
) nearing a queue of traffic at some lights and thought, he will undertake me, pull into the kerb so he can not get past I thought but the car in front of me had done that. Sure enough, oldie Lycra cyclist rode on the inside of me, saw he couldn't get past the car in front, hitched his Pinarello and his Lycra ass onto the grass verge, as he passed, glared thru his Oakley racing specs at the driver, rejoined the road and to the front of the queue. Lights changed he rode to the other side and pulled into a bus stop where 2 other cyclists cronies with their bling outfits were waiting for him, he stopped, got of his bike and turned and demonstrated to the driver, who did nothing wrong in how he was positioned, as he drove past...... Thought your not supposed to undertake vehicles in this country?
Cyclist = kno..... Infractionnnnn
anyway the thread, who'll admit they are a middle lane hogger...... Go on dare you?
Mini Roundabouts, you give way to the right WHEN they are on the roundabout not as they are approaching it and you get 3 numpties looking at each other who is going to go first........ Do you want a letter to tell you to go??
There are others but back to the cycle thing, I overtook (safely) a cyclist (not a bike user, he was 60'ish with Lycra
) nearing a queue of traffic at some lights and thought, he will undertake me, pull into the kerb so he can not get past I thought but the car in front of me had done that. Sure enough, oldie Lycra cyclist rode on the inside of me, saw he couldn't get past the car in front, hitched his Pinarello and his Lycra ass onto the grass verge, as he passed, glared thru his Oakley racing specs at the driver, rejoined the road and to the front of the queue. Lights changed he rode to the other side and pulled into a bus stop where 2 other cyclists cronies with their bling outfits were waiting for him, he stopped, got of his bike and turned and demonstrated to the driver, who did nothing wrong in how he was positioned, as he drove past...... Thought your not supposed to undertake vehicles in this country? Cyclist = kno..... Infractionnnnn
Foxholer
Blackballed
I'm a little puzzled by the pretty much universal hatred of cyclists by motorists.
I'd like to know why motorists actually object to them. While I recognise that that it's another 'variable' that they have to consider, I'm inclined to believe that it's simply jealousy of their 'freedom' to make significantly more progress in cities than motorists do! I don't actually object to them disobeying some of the rules that motorists must obey - I've experienced 'turn left on Red' and it generally works - nor undertaking stationary or even slow moving traffic. Of course, in country lanes they can get in the way, but only for a short time and it's normally the motorist that is actually reckless in such 'confrontations'!
I do have to confess a slight bias though. I would be a cyclist, but some sod stole mine, even though it was locked to a well lit cycle stand - next to a Railway Station! That's the 3rd occasion I've had one stolen from this sort of place! The next security measure will be a dirty great chain motorcycle lock!
I'd like to know why motorists actually object to them. While I recognise that that it's another 'variable' that they have to consider, I'm inclined to believe that it's simply jealousy of their 'freedom' to make significantly more progress in cities than motorists do! I don't actually object to them disobeying some of the rules that motorists must obey - I've experienced 'turn left on Red' and it generally works - nor undertaking stationary or even slow moving traffic. Of course, in country lanes they can get in the way, but only for a short time and it's normally the motorist that is actually reckless in such 'confrontations'!
I do have to confess a slight bias though. I would be a cyclist, but some sod stole mine, even though it was locked to a well lit cycle stand - next to a Railway Station! That's the 3rd occasion I've had one stolen from this sort of place! The next security measure will be a dirty great chain motorcycle lock!
Driving rants?
None.
20yrs ago when I went out on the road as a field service engineer I ranted for England every minute of every day. Now I just smile and then forget just as quickly.
BTW, I'm an Audi driver, and all non-Audi drivers are kn0bs!
None.
20yrs ago when I went out on the road as a field service engineer I ranted for England every minute of every day. Now I just smile and then forget just as quickly.
BTW, I'm an Audi driver, and all non-Audi drivers are kn0bs!
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Don't know about country cyclists but as far as London goes, it's the stinking hypocrisy that comes with no small number of them; as was alluded to elsewhere in the thread, they will break every rule in the Highway Code yet expect everybody else to play by the rules, and are the self appointed judge & jury if they consider somebody else is it the wrong. They complain about the lack of cycle facilities yet don't use the ones that there are or bomb down the footway when it suits, actually shouting at pedestrians to get out of the way. Does that give you a clue?
I know it is not all of them, but I would say I've encountered more ignorant cyclists than drivers in London. It is actually that bad that on occasions when I have cycled to work in London and was stopped at red lights on a pedal cycle, motorists waiting at the same light felt that worthy of mention,which should give you an idea of the level of red light running.
huds1475
Journeyman Pro
People who use kids of any age to nab a Parent & Child spot, for example, when little Timmy is 15 and clearly doesn't use a pushchair.
And they KNOW they're being $Â¥*#% as they walk away with their eyes fixed firmly above everyone else's eye-level so they don't get pulled.
People who drive across both lanes of a two - lane roundabout.
Bus drivers pootling around @ 15 MPH. For this reason buses are the only vehicles that I won't let out ahead of me.
And they KNOW they're being $Â¥*#% as they walk away with their eyes fixed firmly above everyone else's eye-level so they don't get pulled.
People who drive across both lanes of a two - lane roundabout.
Bus drivers pootling around @ 15 MPH. For this reason buses are the only vehicles that I won't let out ahead of me.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Don't know about country cyclists but as far as London goes, it's the stinking hypocrisy that comes with no small number of them; as was alluded to elsewhere in the thread, they will break every rule in the Highway Code yet expect everybody else to play by the rules, and are the self appointed judge & jury if they consider somebody else is it the wrong. They complain about the lack of cycle facilities yet don't use the ones that there are or bomb down the footway when it suits, actually shouting at pedestrians to get out of the way. Does that give you a clue?
I know it is not all of them, but I would say I've encountered more ignorant cyclists than drivers in London. It is actually that bad that on occasions when I have cycled to work in London and was stopped at red lights on a pedal cycle, motorists waiting at the same light felt that worthy of mention,which should give you an idea of the level of red light running.
Well, I too have cycled extensively in London and haven't really seen an issue. I agree that there are occasional times when the footpath I've actually used the footpath, but I've really only done that when it's dangerous to use the road - and have always got back onto the road asap, also giving way to/thanking any pedestrians that might have been nearby. The only times it's been required is where cycle lanes disappear, so there's still a considerable way to go before Boris's dream of 'complete cycleways' throughout London (not just Cycle Superhighways) is a reality.
You still haven't answered why the casual 'turn left on Red' is considered such a crime - to be noted when it doesn't happen. I believe that it should actually be legitimised in most cases - it can actually help motorist throughput (by clearing the mass of cyclists at the front the queue) at many intersections too!
There's a semi-country road on one of my routes that I refuse to use from a certain point too. That's because, while I;m not a MAMIL, the stupidity of the design where it crosses - as opposed to passes - joining roads is ridiculous! And it just disappears 10 yards into the main 'danger area'! It's one of those shared foot/cycle traffic ones tht is perfect for foot traffic, but far from ideal, or even reasonable, for cyclists!
richart
Major Champion
Much the same here, as I said another thread I can't stand poeple that moan.Driving rants?
None.
20yrs ago when I went out on the road as a field service engineer I ranted for England every minute of every day. Now I just smile and then forget just as quickly.
BTW, I'm an Audi driver, and all non-Audi drivers are kn0bs!
I can make an exception for Audi drivers though.:thup:I do feel that as I pay £500 a year road tax, I should have other drivers pull over and let me pass.
Never had a problem with cyclists, other than the ones that ride on pavements, and nearly knock me flying when walking past Sainsbury's.
Oh no I am turning into a a moaner.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
I believe i have;
Don't know about country cyclists but as far as London goes, it's the stinking hypocrisy that comes with no small number of them; as was alluded to elsewhere in the thread, they will break every rule in the Highway Code yet expect everybody else to play by the rules, and are the self appointed judge & jury if they consider somebody else is it the wrong. They complain about the lack of cycle facilities yet don't use the ones that there are or bomb down the footway when it suits, actually shouting at pedestrians to get out of the way. Does that give you a clue?
I know it is not all of them, but I would say I've encountered more ignorant cyclists than drivers in London. It is actually that bad that on occasions when I have cycled to work in London and was stopped at red lights on a pedal cycle, motorists waiting at the same light felt that worthy of mention,which should give you an idea of the level of red light running.
Foxholer
Blackballed
So not actually any proper reason! My 'jealousy' (envy may be a better description) description was probably appropriate. And that does cover most of the 'hypocrisy' - at least about the turn left on Red. The use of footpath is not to be encouraged, but is often forced, as it is on much of my High St!
Here's a vid of an incident that fortunately isn't typical! From about 45 secs http://www.london24.com/news/crime/...cked_by_white_van_man_in_hornchurch_1_3919752 Warning - contains strong language and violence!
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NorfolkShaun
Journeyman Pro
That guy needs locking up, end of.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Yes, for a proper reason; red lights apply to all road users, until that changes then cyclists are as bound by then as any other road user. If cyclists don't like that, petition Parliament to change the rules, but until then play by them.
Nothing whatsoever to do with jealousy, so your description was totally inappropriate, whereas as mine about the self appointed judge & jury fits quite well for your response. Good afternoon.
Foxholer
Blackballed
The Poll Tax 'revolt' proved that social rebellion effect change far better than going through the 'normal' channels. In many ways it's like the assessment of an appropriate speed limit. In many (but by no means all) cases it can actually be self calculating from analysing the speeds actually registered - discounting the high speed hoons and the low-speed old duffers (as somewhere in the mid-section of the sample is the 'safe for the conditions' level). The fact that so many cyclists self-implement TLOR with very few, if any, disasters, indicates that it would be sensible to legitimise it.
