Are all car drivers empty headed @#*^#
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richie22 said:
As a lorry driver , doing 100000 miles a year , I see all sorts of magical drivers on the nations roads. Examples. Those that run the hard shoulder with the hazard lights on when motorway traffic is stationary . O
Like this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xzqPVvtXyU
Trucks can be a PITA when they are trying to overtake, but as a car driver I don't envy them their job and I'm not arrogant enough to assume my journey is more important or that I have more priority on the roads than the truck driver, unlike many of the arrogant, impatient t0ssers out there I have to say.
As a cyclist as well, I have to appreciate that I too sometimes hold up drivers, but not for long usually as they will often be too impatient to wait a few seconds until it's safe to pass and push through regardless, of space, forward visibility or any consideration of my safety. More often than not, I then catch up with said idiot at the next traffic lights, junction or traffic jam....
At least truckers are protected by many tonnes of truck and airbags, etc, etc.
Driver behaviour in the UK is a direct reflection of how self-centered, ignorant and anti-social people in general have become. Societal cohesion and the concept of having consideration for others are a distant memory. Also policing of the roads and enforcement of traffic law has become almost non-existent, which allows anti-social and dangerous driving to flourish.
Britain is becoming a miserable rat race full of selfish, arrogant, incosiderate a
holes and that affects us all, not just truckers.
As a cyclist as well, I have to appreciate that I too sometimes hold up drivers, but not for long usually as they will often be too impatient to wait a few seconds until it's safe to pass and push through regardless, of space, forward visibility or any consideration of my safety. More often than not, I then catch up with said idiot at the next traffic lights, junction or traffic jam....
At least truckers are protected by many tonnes of truck and airbags, etc, etc.
Driver behaviour in the UK is a direct reflection of how self-centered, ignorant and anti-social people in general have become. Societal cohesion and the concept of having consideration for others are a distant memory. Also policing of the roads and enforcement of traffic law has become almost non-existent, which allows anti-social and dangerous driving to flourish.
Britain is becoming a miserable rat race full of selfish, arrogant, incosiderate a
holes and that affects us all, not just truckers.
No choice, only other way out of my village is across fields.Willy Nilly said:
jamieduff1981 said:
Drivers of slow moving vehicles - does it ever occur to you to pull over on single carriageways to let the queue of frustrated traffic past? Or are you too important, being a professional driver and all?
I see self absorbed tttishness from drivers of all sorts of vehicles.
Slowish vehicle driver here. Nobody ever thanks you when you pull over. Even if you slow right down on a wide part of the road, pull right over and indicate left, people still wont pass. I see self absorbed t
ttishness from drivers of all sorts of vehicles.It's taxed, insured and is serviced on time every time by the main dealer. Also, very often when it's on the road, it is a lot busier than you are and time is critical.
When I meet people on this big vehicle on a narrow road, why do they feel the need to stop at the pinch point rather than on a wide bit to let me past? Oh, and don't dive in front of me and anchor up, the front of it is cast steel and won't bend, unlike your car or van.
Not directed at you at all but I find it fascinating how many people go on about everyone elses' lack of consideration, courtesy and patience. I see very few who appear to be looking inwards.
There are 2 points of view for every circumstance. A cyclist complains that a car driver can't wait to pass safely, but does the cyclist make any effort to help the car pass at the expense of his or her own time?
A tractor driver complains that car drivers get annoyed and overtake rather than wait, but has he considered pulling over to wait himself as the faster traffic passes?
I see a car driver posted above that he lets HGVs out to overtake at his own expense. That's good. Unlike many here it appears when I'm driving that most HGVs will wait until approaching cars have passed before pulling out. It's the ones who see faster traffic approaching and pull out anyway that stand out as the exceptions.
It gets worse the further south you go though due to over crowding.
I'm merely advocating that people look at their own decisions and courtesies before moaning that nobody else shows any.
Bickering aside.
I took my hgv ( well class 2)
And it made me much more aware of the issues with lorries.
I let them out, hang back for ther turns etc.
Have often thought anyone taking a test should spend a day in one to make them more aware of the issues, plus nice little side earner for transport companies
I took my hgv ( well class 2)
And it made me much more aware of the issues with lorries.
I let them out, hang back for ther turns etc.
Have often thought anyone taking a test should spend a day in one to make them more aware of the issues, plus nice little side earner for transport companies
V8forweekends said:
richie22 said:
As a lorry driver , doing 100000 miles a year , I see all sorts of magical drivers on the nations roads. Examples. Those that run the hard shoulder with the hazard lights on when motorway traffic is stationary . O
Like this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xzqPVvtXyU
jamieduff1981 said:
Willy Nilly said:
jamieduff1981 said:
Drivers of slow moving vehicles - does it ever occur to you to pull over on single carriageways to let the queue of frustrated traffic past? Or are you too important, being a professional driver and all?
I see self absorbed tttishness from drivers of all sorts of vehicles.
Slowish vehicle driver here. Nobody ever thanks you when you pull over. Even if you slow right down on a wide part of the road, pull right over and indicate left, people still wont pass. I see self absorbed t
ttishness from drivers of all sorts of vehicles.It's taxed, insured and is serviced on time every time by the main dealer. Also, very often when it's on the road, it is a lot busier than you are and time is critical.
When I meet people on this big vehicle on a narrow road, why do they feel the need to stop at the pinch point rather than on a wide bit to let me past? Oh, and don't dive in front of me and anchor up, the front of it is cast steel and won't bend, unlike your car or van.
Not directed at you at all but I find it fascinating how many people go on about everyone elses' lack of consideration, courtesy and patience. I see very few who appear to be looking inwards.
There are 2 points of view for every circumstance. A cyclist complains that a car driver can't wait to pass safely, but does the cyclist make any effort to help the car pass at the expense of his or her own time?
A tractor driver complains that car drivers get annoyed and overtake rather than wait, but has he considered pulling over to wait himself as the faster traffic passes?
I see a car driver posted above that he lets HGVs out to overtake at his own expense. That's good. Unlike many here it appears when I'm driving that most HGVs will wait until approaching cars have passed before pulling out. It's the ones who see faster traffic approaching and pull out anyway that stand out as the exceptions.
It gets worse the further south you go though due to over crowding.
I'm merely advocating that people look at their own decisions and courtesies before moaning that nobody else shows any.
heads driving tractors and the tractors are getting bigger and faster all of the time commanding more respect than ever. Respect that many of the steering wheel attendants aren't giving them. There will be tougher legislation because of this. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff