Speed awareness shenanigans
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The two second rule , like all other numeric things in driving ,only is of use in optimum conditions,in similar vehicles with all equipment in both ( especially the following one) in tiptop condition. It also relies on the following driver having similar reflexes to the one ahead, or by the following driver looking ahead of the car in front.
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You don't actually think it's a rule do you?
The two second rule , like all other numeric things in driving ,only is of use in optimum conditions,in similar vehicles with all equipment in both ( especially the following one) in tiptop condition. It also relies on the following driver having similar reflexes to the one ahead, or by the following driver looking ahead of the car in front.
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You don't actually think it's a rule do you?
DrDoofenshmirtz said:
I hope you weren't the annoying one constantly engaging in discussion thus dragging out the course, when everyone just wants to go home?
If so, people there really DID want to kill you!
On my one, if I attempted to get into a discussion on anything vaguely technical (that they were being a bit disingenuous about) I'd be told to discuss it in the break. If so, people there really DID want to kill you!
If you think people's basic knoweldge of the HC is poor (as I do), just ask some colleagues at work or mates to explain a box junction.
The majority say "You can't enter The box unless your exit is clear.", that is their concept of using a box junctions, which explains why where I live 9 times out of 10 only see one car on the box waiting to turn right, the others wait at, usually just before the yellow diagonal but far enough forward to block the crossing, and when the lights change we have people walking around these pillocks.
Highway Code rule 174 states:-
Box junctions. These have criss-cross yellow lines painted on the road (see ‘Road markings’). You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right. At signalled roundabouts you MUST NOT enter the box unless you can cross over it completely without stopping.
I only quoted rule 174 and the bold because I found the first three Web sites on how to pass your test does NOT mention the bit in bold.
But it's not only us, plod came around last week to,do with my concern of contractors parking on a bend and junction, he mentioned "the speed some drivers drive at", I said "Especially as it's 20 past my house", to which he said "Is it", I said "yes, there is a 20 sign as you enter my road, been there about 20 years", we ain't all perfect after all. (majority of PH's excused of course)
The majority say "You can't enter The box unless your exit is clear.", that is their concept of using a box junctions, which explains why where I live 9 times out of 10 only see one car on the box waiting to turn right, the others wait at, usually just before the yellow diagonal but far enough forward to block the crossing, and when the lights change we have people walking around these pillocks.
Highway Code rule 174 states:-
Box junctions. These have criss-cross yellow lines painted on the road (see ‘Road markings’). You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right. At signalled roundabouts you MUST NOT enter the box unless you can cross over it completely without stopping.
I only quoted rule 174 and the bold because I found the first three Web sites on how to pass your test does NOT mention the bit in bold.
But it's not only us, plod came around last week to,do with my concern of contractors parking on a bend and junction, he mentioned "the speed some drivers drive at", I said "Especially as it's 20 past my house", to which he said "Is it", I said "yes, there is a 20 sign as you enter my road, been there about 20 years", we ain't all perfect after all. (majority of PH's excused of course)
My brother went on one a few months ago. He said the craziest thing was when, before starting the course, the trainer asked if anyone present wasn't actually the person who was driving at the time of the offence, and if so they should leave the room and not do the course. FIVE people got up and left!
PAULJ5555 said:
I'm on the course this saturday, 36in a 30.
I always say that we should be made to do a highway code/awareness test every 5 years.
Good idea, but the numbers of drivers on our roads would make it almost impossible to police and administer.I always say that we should be made to do a highway code/awareness test every 5 years.
Have you tried some of the online Q & A sites?
I do think the pass standard should be upped, especially on reversing.
ilduce said:
My brother went on one a few months ago. He said the craziest thing was when, before starting the course, the trainer asked if anyone present wasn't actually the person who was driving at the time of the offence, and if so they should leave the room and not do the course. FIVE people got up and left!
I take it the 5 registered keepers then got the points 
ilduce said:
My brother went on one a few months ago. He said the craziest thing was when, before starting the course, the trainer asked if anyone present wasn't actually the person who was driving at the time of the offence, and if so they should leave the room and not do the course. FIVE people got up and left!
I take what you've written at face value, but I've never heard of anything like that before - why would people get to that point, and then "confess" when a general question was asked?
Sheepshanks said:
ilduce said:
My brother went on one a few months ago. He said the craziest thing was when, before starting the course, the trainer asked if anyone present wasn't actually the person who was driving at the time of the offence, and if so they should leave the room and not do the course. FIVE people got up and left!
I take what you've written at face value, but I've never heard of anything like that before - why would people get to that point, and then "confess" when a general question was asked?Sheepshanks said:
I take what you've written at face value, but I've never heard of anything like that before - why would people get to that point, and then "confess" when a general question was asked?
Because they are stupid and incompetent or possibly both. But at least they aren't the liars.
was where I first heard this abbreviation.stargazer30 said:
miniman said:
- Many had no idea what constitutes a dual carriageway
You think it means two lanes both going the same way. You'd be wrong!
From the comments I've seen from others who've been on these courses, I think I'd almost be tempted to take the points rather than spend an hour being reminded just how many people should be nowhere near a road.
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