Slow drivers on country lanes
Discussion
poing said:
I've noticed this. Because they drive slow it seems it creates enough space for 2 cars to pass all of a sudden! They are often the ones in the middle of the road around blind bends and over blind crests. I guess in their head slow means safe because the government says it is.
I'll think you'll find speeds kills. Full stop. 
kuro said:
Took my mx5 down to my local beach with my youngest daughter today. Looking forward to the drive as the weather is still good. Unfortunately on the way there and back I was stuck behind slower than a slow thing drivers.
Now I dont want to drive like an F1 driver but I do want to travel at a reasonable pace and enjoy the car, In the end I was nearly screaming. Do these people not realise the frustration they cause.
Why didn't you overtake?Now I dont want to drive like an F1 driver but I do want to travel at a reasonable pace and enjoy the car, In the end I was nearly screaming. Do these people not realise the frustration they cause.
poing said:
Johnnytheboy said:
On the positive side, I tend to find that the slower a driver is, the less likely they are to give way to any oncoming traffic, so they do at least plough a path for me.
I've noticed this. Because they drive slow it seems it creates enough space for 2 cars to pass all of a sudden! They are often the ones in the middle of the road around blind bends and over blind crests. I guess in their head slow means safe because the government says it is.Whether he can see for a mile or ten feet.
Terrifying.
Used to get this on my way to work .A string of Fiestas and clones ,driven by zombies at 40 MPH.I was never in a rush, but this was a road to drive,not womble on at a sleepy 35-40. I found that the best way to pass them (before they woke up and closed the gap) was to fall back, then as a corner came up, accelerate so that as road ahead became clear another bit of power left them in my wake. Not in some power wagon, but in an Astra 1.6 FFS. This bit of road had no bad bends, but follow a string of zombies at 40 and it was like Blackpool with brake lights. I personally blame the driving tuition and testing industry. Average test is about 30 mins. Some 20 ,mostly 30 and ,if lucky 40 Mph DC. Routes they've driven countless times before. A three point turn and perhaps a reverse park or reverse round a corner .Make less than so many mistakes and it's a pass. Another triumph for the driving school production line. Another fail for road safety standards. it's like teaching a kid to swim a length of a pool and throwing them into the open sea. I know-I learned with a driving school. fortunately this was in the late 60's and the partners were IAM members, who taught how to pass the test and how to drive safely. I had no motorway driving tuition, but I was around to sit in with my daughter when she wanted to get out on the M6 and help her out. After 10 years, and a CBT, she's almost what I would call smooth , but very aware of problems. But then, she's had the benefit of my years of experience, CBT , Hubby in passenger seat ( and he's possibly almost up to CBT trainer standards), but what help have the zombies on country lanes had, and do /would they be expected to look at ways to improve their driving.
[quote=Who me ?]Used to get this on my way to work .A string of Fiestas and clones ,driven by zombies at 40 MPH.I was never in a rush, but this was a road to drive,not womble on at a sleepy 35-40. I found that the best way to pass them (before they woke up and closed the gap) was to fall back, then as a corner came up, accelerate so that as road ahead became clear another bit of power left them in my wake. Not in some power wagon, but in an Astra 1.6 FFS. This bit of road had no bad bends, but follow a string of zombies at 40 and it was like Blackpool with brake lights. I personally blame the driving tuition and testing industry. Average test is about 30 mins. Some 20 ,mostly 30 and ,if lucky 40 Mph DC. Routes they've driven countless times before. A three point turn and perhaps a reverse park or reverse round a corner .Make less than so many mistakes and it's a pass. Another triumph for the driving school production line. Another fail for road safety standards. it's like teaching a kid to swim a length of a pool and throwing them into the open sea. I know-I learned with a driving school. fortunately this was in the late 60's and the partners were IAM members, who taught how to pass the test and how to drive safely. I had no motorway driving tuition, but I was around to sit in with my daughter when she wanted to get out on the M6 and help her out. After 10 years, and a CBT, she's almost what I would call smooth , but very aware of problems. But then, she's had the benefit of my years of experience, CBT , Hubby in passenger seat ( and he's possibly almost up to CBT trainer standards), but what help have the zombies on country lanes had, and do /would they be expected to look at ways to improve their driving.
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I still don't see the issue with someone doing 40 on what I'd imagine to be a really tight country lane(if it's not tight and they are doing 40 they'll be easy to pass) they could be wary of walkers, cyclists, horses, farm traffic, possible stationary vehicles, oncoming traffic?
If they feel the need to do 40 then why not?
Sometimes I drive at 55 on the motorway!!!!
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I still don't see the issue with someone doing 40 on what I'd imagine to be a really tight country lane(if it's not tight and they are doing 40 they'll be easy to pass) they could be wary of walkers, cyclists, horses, farm traffic, possible stationary vehicles, oncoming traffic?
If they feel the need to do 40 then why not?
Sometimes I drive at 55 on the motorway!!!!
They must be taking to heart this highly enlightening research done by BRAKE referenced elsewhere on here that has got me too wound up for this time of night. http://www.brake.org.uk/info-resources/info-resear...
Blakewater said:
They must be taking to heart this highly enlightening research done by BRAKE. http://www.brake.org.uk/info-resources/info-resear...
"Speeds under 40mph are far more appropriate for these roads."12mph is under 40! hrmmm
NSL on a single track/B road is 60, not 70. 70 is dual carriage way/motorway NSL. 
Blakewater said:
They must be taking to heart this highly enlightening research done by BRAKE referenced elsewhere on here that has got me too wound up for this time of night. http://www.brake.org.uk/info-resources/info-resear...
Why did you find that this time of night 
They seem to forget rural roads include within 30mph villages and havent realised their accidents usually occur there rather than outside
[quote=Who me ?]Used to get this on my way to work .A string of Fiestas and clones ,driven by zombies at 40 MPH.I was never in a rush, but this was a road to drive,not womble on at a sleepy 35-40. I found that the best way to pass them (before they woke up and closed the gap) was to fall back, then as a corner came up, accelerate so that as road ahead became clear another bit of power left them in my wake. Not in some power wagon, but in an Astra 1.6 FFS. This bit of road had no bad bends, but follow a string of zombies at 40 and it was like Blackpool with brake lights. I personally blame the driving tuition and testing industry. Average test is about 30 mins. Some 20 ,mostly 30 and ,if lucky 40 Mph DC. Routes they've driven countless times before. A three point turn and perhaps a reverse park or reverse round a corner .Make less than so many mistakes and it's a pass. Another triumph for the driving school production line. Another fail for road safety standards. it's like teaching a kid to swim a length of a pool and throwing them into the open sea. I know-I learned with a driving school. fortunately this was in the late 60's and the partners were IAM members, who taught how to pass the test and how to drive safely. I had no motorway driving tuition, but I was around to sit in with my daughter when she wanted to get out on the M6 and help her out. After 10 years, and a CBT, she's almost what I would call smooth , but very aware of problems. But then, she's had the benefit of my years of experience, CBT , Hubby in passenger seat ( and he's possibly almost up to CBT trainer standards), but what help have the zombies on country lanes had, and do /would they be expected to look at ways to improve their driving.
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I still don't see the issue with someone doing 40 on what I'd imagine to be a really tight country lane(if it's not tight and they are doing 40 they'll be easy to pass) they could be wary of walkers, cyclists, horses, farm traffic, possible stationary vehicles, oncoming traffic?
If they feel the need to do 40 then why not?
Sometimes I drive at 55 on a motorway!
Above beggars belief...
Just give up your license you moron, 55 on a motorway when most are trying to get somewhere and be productive - you twunt...... Are you a stoner or 90?
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I still don't see the issue with someone doing 40 on what I'd imagine to be a really tight country lane(if it's not tight and they are doing 40 they'll be easy to pass) they could be wary of walkers, cyclists, horses, farm traffic, possible stationary vehicles, oncoming traffic?
If they feel the need to do 40 then why not?
Sometimes I drive at 55 on a motorway!
Above beggars belief...
Just give up your license you moron, 55 on a motorway when most are trying to get somewhere and be productive - you twunt...... Are you a stoner or 90?
saaby93 said:
Blakewater said:
They must be taking to heart this highly enlightening research done by BRAKE referenced elsewhere on here that has got me too wound up for this time of night. http://www.brake.org.uk/info-resources/info-resear...
Why did you find that this time of night They seem to forget rural roads include within 30mph villages and havent realised their accidents usually occur there rather than outside
It links to some great stuff. You should see BRAKE's YouTube channel where they have small children standing in the road shouting at motorists and waving 20mph signs at them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mLTMSuBglQ&li...
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