One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 3

[Monkeylegend]

Jim AK said:

Today's crusties are just that. I'm not really bothered who or what you (they) were, where you (they) have been, what you (they) did or the type of apparel you (they) chose to purchase! Don't suppose you (they) care what I'm up to either.

I'm more interested in what you (they) are. In some cases downright dangerous.

Cut would happily be slack if you (they) didn't hog the crown of the road at half the posted speed limit then repeatedly flash your (their) lights & sound the horn at anybody who wants to go about their business & feels the need to safely & swiftly overtake.

Please, just keep safely to the left at the speed you (they) feel safe with & then we can pass you (them) in an even safer manner.

And to think that todays (us) crusties as you so elegantly call them, are responsible for bringing people like you onto this planet. What were they (we) thinking about.

[Bluedot]

surveyor_101 said:

Knew a retired architect who was loaded had a lush house but he last car was a 1.1l p reg metro that he paid £81 a year to insure, he wasn't into cars in his older days. He had a pretty good life.

I don't think that type of thing is unusual.
I was told (far to late in life!) to buy a house you can't afford and a car you can afford to throw away.
Probably not the best quote for PH though

[Hol]

Janesy B said:

Muddle238 said:

M669 POL

Displaying a fk you attitude to everyone else. Firstly forces his way through one of those stupid traffic-calming things when he doesn't have priority. Then he decides next best course of action is to give the middle finger salute. Noticed there was a pink child seat in the back of the car, no doubt will be raised with the same attitude as the parents. Lovely.

To be honest if he has to drive an M reg Rover 400 his life must be pretty st, so you can take some small comfort in that.

^^ Agreed. Muddle, in fact I think he fancied you and was trying to impress you with the only sexual digit on his whole body that still works. His genitalia having become as limp as his Rovers headlining.

Next time, just tell him that you like Girls and move on.

[Riktoid]

ManOpener said:

g3org3y said:

Sunday drivers, just fk off.

Twice I was repeatedly flashed by old women in Hondas after passing them in the second lane of the M25 and returning to the left-hand lane (a good two car lenghts ahead of them, mind).

I have absolutely no idea why but it's not the first time I've experienced it.

No wonder you get flashed.

[WD39]

AJXX1 said:

WD39 said:

That 'older drivers' who are, let's face it, mostly in no hurry and drive a little slower, are often seen as the enemy who are to be treated with contempt because of their advanced years.

Sorry, but there is a considerable difference between driving "a little slower" and going 50% or less of the advised limit on the road.

I'm fine with people who want to slow down "a little", but if you're doing 20+ MPH under the posted speed limit then I'd question if you're still fit to be able to drive, perhaps your "advanced years" have caught up with you and it's time to sign up for a bus pass?

I mean really, take the example I posted, old bint driving at 20-odd MPH on a busy DC - should have been pulled and licence revoked until she resit her test IMO.

No need for a bus pass, I drive everywhere.

[Liquid Knight]

There's a bit of "older driver" bashing going on and I'd like to throw in. Some of the best drivers I have ever met and worked with have been older, bordering on elderly; and some of the best drivers I have ever worked with have been newbies. The worst drivers I have come across on a day to day basis and professionally are the middle grounders. The late twenties to early fifties who passed a test but have picked up so many bad habits or are so easily distracted they are basically organ donors.

I have suggested before that drivers need to be retested periodically; maybe every three to five years. Much the same way as a car needs an MOT some drivers need a wake up call every now and then. A test would be a pretty good way of doing that. Rather than wait for a mistake, near miss, crash or a ban (let's be honest most points speeding, mobile phone, seat belts etc; are due care issues rather than a malicious disregard) a retest would highlight issues and restrictions can be applied in case of a fail. If you fail for example you have to drive around with "L" plates until you pass again. No disqualification or the need to drive with a licensed passenger again that could get in the way of life/work/etc just a little motivation aid.

Before rebutting this ask yourself honestly...

If you were to drive normally; would you pass a driving test if you had to take one tomorrow?

[Jim AK]

Monkeylegend said:

And to think that todays (us) crusties as you so elegantly call them, are responsible for bringing people like you onto this planet. What were they (we) thinking about.

WD introduced the term, not me!

Looking at your garage I suspect none of it applies to you anyway.

[ManOpener]

Riktoid said:

ManOpener said:

g3org3y said:

Sunday drivers, just fk off.

Twice I was repeatedly flashed by old women in Hondas after passing them in the second lane of the M25 and returning to the left-hand lane (a good two car lengths ahead of them, mind).

I have absolutely no idea why but it's not the first time I've experienced it.

No wonder you get flashed.

Eh?

[Muddle238]

Hol said:

^^ Agreed. Muddle, in fact I think he fancied you and was trying to impress you with the only sexual digit on his whole body that still works. His genitalia having become as limp as his Rovers headlining.

Next time, just tell him that you like Girls and move on.

[AJXX1]

Last night I was sitting on the DC on the way home, no other traffic around bar 1 car in front, happily minding my on business in the left hand lane. The car in front of me (some maybe 10-20 car lengths ahead) appeared to be randomly breaking and swerving a little.

Somewhat concerned by this, I pulled into the right and overtook it - nothing behind me at this point.

I checked my mirrors before moving back into the left to find a battered Ford Focus hanging off my chuff (we're travelling at probably 75/80 MPH at this point).

Anyway, I happily move over. Only to see Mr Focus fly passed with three other cars behind him all in a convoy travelling upwards of 80 MPH with literally inches between them.

Edited by AJXX1 on Wednesday 11th May 16:41

[Cliftonite]

ManOpener said:

Riktoid said:

ManOpener said:

g3org3y said:

Sunday drivers, just fk off.

Twice I was repeatedly flashed by old women in Hondas after passing them in the second lane of the M25 and returning to the left-hand lane (a good two car lengths ahead of them, mind).

I have absolutely no idea why but it's not the first time I've experienced it.

No wonder you get flashed.

Eh?

Is this an MLM story? It is a little ambiguous.

[Muddle238]

BJ64 NFL

Black Vauxhall Mokka, driven by the school run mum, parked on double yellows, arse hanging into the roundabout outside a school at chucking out time. She was also on her phone, for extra knob points.

[kowalski655]

On a narrow road by Loch Lomond,I pulled up behind some cars parked on my side to allow an oncoming car to get through,as he has priority. Thats not good enough for the ancient idiot behind me who overtakes, and barges past the oncoming car who has to swerve out of his way. Oncoming driver pulled up beside me & gave his opinion of the idiot: same as mine, not very complimentary

White van man in a car park today,pulls out of a side lane,I could see him not look once in my direction as he pulled out in front of me. So had time to slow down, but he still got a hoot,to remind him of his responsibilities,and to wake him up

[Mr Snrub]

Pole smoker in an old astra who just drove directly behind me as I was in the process of reversing into a space

[unsprung]

post headline said:

One single thing that makes you think "knob"

"Hello, I'm Jeremy Clarkson."

[jogger1976]

1. The drive of the new Scirocco sat in lane 2 of the A1 this evening doing 55 mph. Here's a hint; when HGV's are having to undertake you, you're not only going too slowly, your a selfish dhead.

2. The road captain in the E Class who decided he was going to stop bikers filtering in the congestion just past Biggleswade today by positioning himself as far over to the left in lane 2 as possible.

3. The driver of the GT86 who nearly binned it coming off the roundabout at Letchworth Gate this morning. That's what happens when you're on your phone and not paying attention in wet conditions.

[AJXX1]

jogger1976 said:

1. The drive of the new Scirocco sat in lane 2 of the A1 this evening doing 55 mph. Here's a hint; when HGV's are having to undertake you, you're not only going too slowly, your a selfish dhead.

Not surprised in the slightest by this, used to drive up and down the A1 every single day and I've reached the conclusion that it simply attracts these idiots like flies.

Don't get me started on the road works up near Gateshead, here's a hint for you - roadworks don't mean that the highway code doesn't apply - the amount of numpties who sit in L2 whilst being undertaken by people in L1 is astounding.

[ashleyman]

The stupid tart in the stupid Micra this afternoon who pulled out onto a mini roundabout only to sit there blocking half of it as her exit was blocked with traffic.

I thought I had priority, nothing to my right, (sensible)traffic ahead wouldn't be going anywhere as the straight on exit was blocked and the lead car wasn't indicating, so I pulled out to turn right, indicator on, just as I get wheels past the give way line, micrab**tch moved out and sat half atop the roundabout and half over the other side behind a car in traffic who was in the road yelingl 'WHAT THE F ARE YOU DOING' whilst gesticulating at me.

My music was too loud so it was lip reading only and I just waved at her and made a lot of noise as I drove into the distance just so she had a nice story to tell later on.

[Lester H]

unsprung said:

post headline said:

One single thing that makes you think "knob"

"Hello, I'm Jeremy Clarkson."

OK, he became too big for his boots, he entered the world of self parody but, and it's a big but- he could damn well write like few others.

[Speed_Demon]

jogger1976 said:

1. The drive of the new Scirocco sat in lane 2 of the A1 this evening doing 55 mph. Here's a hint; when HGV's are having to undertake you, you're not only going too slowly, your a selfish dhead.

2. The road captain in the E Class who decided he was going to stop bikers filtering in the congestion just past Biggleswade today by positioning himself as far over to the left in lane 2 as possible.

3. The driver of the GT86 who nearly binned it coming off the roundabout at Letchworth Gate this morning. That's what happens when you're on your phone and not paying attention in wet conditions.

You based in Letchworth too?