M5/M6 merge/collision driving poll
Poll: M5/M6 merge/collision driving poll
Total Members Polled: 631
Discussion
You've probably all seen the video now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ETm9rqOEvA
First you can see a van up ahead merges into the line of moving traffic
then this car/caravan gives clear intention of trying to do the same
ETA
This isnt examining the behaviour of the car/caravan as like the van ahead theyve both decided that for whatever reason they need to get in the left lane. They could have any number of reasons for being in that position.
The poll is what do you do about it when you can see it happening just in front of you
Do you....>>>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ETm9rqOEvA
First you can see a van up ahead merges into the line of moving traffic
then this car/caravan gives clear intention of trying to do the same
ETA
This isnt examining the behaviour of the car/caravan as like the van ahead theyve both decided that for whatever reason they need to get in the left lane. They could have any number of reasons for being in that position.
The poll is what do you do about it when you can see it happening just in front of you
Do you....>>>
Edited by saaby93 on Tuesday 21st April 12:29
While I'd probably curse him and call him a tt for being in the wrong lane, and trying to push in, I'd slow down and let him in.
Looks to me like the lorry had a crash for the sake of it.
Not letting him in would leave him stationary on the motorway carriageway while the lorry went through.
Looks to me like the lorry had a crash for the sake of it.
Not letting him in would leave him stationary on the motorway carriageway while the lorry went through.
Frimley111R said:
If you were standing a queue and someone did this what would you do?
Pointless comparison as he can't reverse back up the queue to get to the end. Caravan bloke was an idiot for pushing in but the lorry driver was an even bigger idiot for not leaving any space and trying to force him out, and a complete knob end for actually hitting the car when it was clear what was going to happen.HustleRussell said:
In honesty I'd probably want the rude bugger to sweat a little bit so upon seeing his predicament probably wouldn't jump out of his way- but ultimately I'd reluctantly let him in. 'Cross' probably isn't the word as I don't get road rage but I'd be a bit peeved.
That's it! Make him sweat a little for his spot.s p a c e m a n said:
Er, if you miss your junction you just carry on to the next one not stop in live traffic and force your way into a gap that isn't there.
Assuming... a) the next junction has an off ramp
b) is in the same county
c) he knows where he's going because, let's face it, he tows a caravan and wears Pringle jumpers, so he probably votes for UKIP, has early dementia and didn't fork out for a sat nag upgrade.
Ali_T said:
s p a c e m a n said:
Er, if you miss your junction you just carry on to the next one not stop in live traffic and force your way into a gap that isn't there.
Assuming... a) the next junction has an off ramp
b) is in the same county
c) he knows where he's going because, let's face it, he tows a caravan and wears Pringle jumpers, so he probably votes for UKIP, has early dementia and didn't fork out for a sat nag upgrade.
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