Does anyone feel bad about speeding?
Discussion
CrutyRammers said:
TurboHatchback said:
No, why would I? I drive at a speed appropriate to the conditions, whether this is faster or slower than an arbitrary number on a stick purely defines whether I am at risk of the government stealing some of my money or not, nothing more.
Very much this.so many drones out their without a clue, stuck at 38 in NSL's creating long tail backs, but still doing 38 in 30 zones, but even worse was one i was following recently who carried on doing 38 past a primary school with mums and little ones every where, and guess what when i caught them back up at the next NSL area they where still doing 38 ....
Dave Hedgehog said:
CrutyRammers said:
TurboHatchback said:
No, why would I? I drive at a speed appropriate to the conditions, whether this is faster or slower than an arbitrary number on a stick purely defines whether I am at risk of the government stealing some of my money or not, nothing more.
Very much this.so many drones out their without a clue, stuck at 38 in NSL's creating long tail backs, but still doing 38 in 30 zones, but even worse was one i was following recently who carried on doing 38 past a primary school with mums and little ones every where, and guess what when i caught them back up at the next NSL area they where still doing 38 ....
johnao said:
Red Devil said:
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DUMBO100 said:
Apologies for going off topic but I sometimes wonder about older drivers that know they are not as capable as they once were. Do they not feel guily getting behind the wheel? I do feel bad about speeding if I pass another road user but not when I have the road to myself
My dad is only 60 but it is a far, far worse driver than he was when I was a kid. He tailgates, responds extremely late to hazards, brakes in the middle of corners, goes to overtake in the wrong gear, etc Basically, he has become the standard UK driver.
ORD said:
My dad is only 60 but it is a far, far worse driver than he was when I was a kid. He tailgates, responds extremely late to hazards, brakes in the middle of corners, goes to overtake in the wrong gear, etc
Basically, he has become the standard UK driver.
My dad is the same, but there is no telling him.Basically, he has become the standard UK driver.
I once had him follow me approx 30miles down a fairly quiet M6.
I stuck cruise on at 65(to give him half a chance) I never switched off that cruise in the entire journey.
My dad behind, lost him a few times, could see him racing up to find me again. He wont pull out if there is a car in the mirror even though it could be 7 seconds behind. If someone overtakes him and pulls in front of him he brakes even when the car is clearly still moving faster and further away.
HertsBiker said:
If I see pedestrians, I feel guilt - and slow down if I were moving on a pace.
But on these silly bits of dual carriage way that are now 30 or 40, after years of 60 or 70, then no.
The make it as socially unacceptable as drink driving idea hasn't worked for me, not when I see pointless reductions for no reason.
Anyone else?
Yes, agreed.But on these silly bits of dual carriage way that are now 30 or 40, after years of 60 or 70, then no.
The make it as socially unacceptable as drink driving idea hasn't worked for me, not when I see pointless reductions for no reason.
Anyone else?
NSL means No Speed Limit.
barker22 said:
ORD said:
My dad is only 60 but it is a far, far worse driver than he was when I was a kid. He tailgates, responds extremely late to hazards, brakes in the middle of corners, goes to overtake in the wrong gear, etc
Basically, he has become the standard UK driver.
My dad is the same, but there is no telling him.Basically, he has become the standard UK driver.
I once had him follow me approx 30miles down a fairly quiet M6.
I stuck cruise on at 65(to give him half a chance) I never switched off that cruise in the entire journey.
My dad behind, lost him a few times, could see him racing up to find me again. He wont pull out if there is a car in the mirror even though it could be 7 seconds behind. If someone overtakes him and pulls in front of him he brakes even when the car is clearly still moving faster and further away.
I'm 60 and take driving very seriously.....p1esk said:
HertsBiker said:
If I see pedestrians, I feel guilt - and slow down if I were moving on a pace.
But on these silly bits of dual carriage way that are now 30 or 40, after years of 60 or 70, then no.
The make it as socially unacceptable as drink driving idea hasn't worked for me, not when I see pointless reductions for no reason.
Anyone else?
Yes, agreed.But on these silly bits of dual carriage way that are now 30 or 40, after years of 60 or 70, then no.
The make it as socially unacceptable as drink driving idea hasn't worked for me, not when I see pointless reductions for no reason.
Anyone else?
NSL means No Speed Limit.
So what about safe overtakes that have just been made double whites (you can still see the old markings underneath)? Any car could be used to safely complete the manoeuvre but its not allowed now. God knows why.
Also driving to the conditions is become ever more risky as the fore mentioned 50 mph zones are rolled out everywhere. Getting nicked has greater consequences - and the scameras have greater incentive to pitch up cos many people will be 'speeding' simply because the number on the sign got changed..
Its really is FUBAR.... 40 mph in the best bits of Wales now ... next will be double whites the whole length. Bloody awful and increasingly tempting to just ignore all of it
Also driving to the conditions is become ever more risky as the fore mentioned 50 mph zones are rolled out everywhere. Getting nicked has greater consequences - and the scameras have greater incentive to pitch up cos many people will be 'speeding' simply because the number on the sign got changed..
Its really is FUBAR.... 40 mph in the best bits of Wales now ... next will be double whites the whole length. Bloody awful and increasingly tempting to just ignore all of it
RDMcG said:
No guilt.
Certainly do not speed in towns or any of that nonsense, not would I dream of any kind of street racing.
Still, open road, good sight lines, good weather, capable car……no guilt.
Evidently, no sympathy required or needed if I nab a ticket.
There are plenty of roads in plenty of towns where it is perfectly safe to exceed the arbitrary speed limit, conversely, there are plenty of NSL, rural roads where you need to be far more careful.Certainly do not speed in towns or any of that nonsense, not would I dream of any kind of street racing.
Still, open road, good sight lines, good weather, capable car……no guilt.
Evidently, no sympathy required or needed if I nab a ticket.
I am also not sure why people think that they should drive so much slower and more carefully past schools. They are only hazardous for about 45 minutes twice a day, 5 days a week, about 36 weeks of the year, the rest of the time they are just like any other building.
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The make it as socially unacceptable as drink driving idea hasn't worked for me, not when I see pointless reductions for no reason.
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I drive at, or close to the limit if I think there's a significant danger of me getting caught.
The rest of the time I drive at the maximum speed that feels reasonable.
From WD39:
Worried about being caught, but not concerned about being in an accident.
The make it as socially unacceptable as drink driving idea hasn't worked for me, not when I see pointless reductions for no reason.
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I drive at, or close to the limit if I think there's a significant danger of me getting caught.
The rest of the time I drive at the maximum speed that feels reasonable.
From WD39:
Worried about being caught, but not concerned about being in an accident.
Edited by WD39 on Saturday 28th March 18:32
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