The "Sh*t Driving Caught On Cam" Thread Vol 3

[Krikkit]

ashleyman said:

imdeman87 said:

Van behind bullying to overtake cyclist on solid white lines (NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qawO3ZFDQ00

Would have overtaken myself, but cammer probably thought cyclist was doing 10.1mph...

To be fair, I'd have been looking to make an overtake myself but it's not exactly safe because of the hills, after the first beep there was a blind crest, on the second beep a car appeared pretty soon after.

Once those vehicles had cleared I'd have gone for it. Van shouldn't be beeping though.

Agreed - at one point there must be 200+ yards of clear road ahead, I'd have overtaken.

[civicduty]

imdeman87 said:

Bicycle versus truck. Driver failed to stop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfGlrRS5hoU

I personally when cycling wouldn't undertake a lorry, even with an in road cycle path. Blindspots are too big on a vehicle that size.

Obviously the truck driver would have to know it had clipped the cyclist to stop, could the driver actually see the cyclist?

The fact the cyclist got hit by the truck is totally st, but a bit more self preservation would have gone a long way, imo.

[budgie smuggler]

surveyor_101 said:

You realise the term 'pole smoker' is derogatory to Homosexuals?

I find it interesting that PH jump on anything said about a Race, but someones sexual orientation being used to determine bad driving is ok and completely ignored.

Fair point, bang to rights.

I've edited my original post, but obviously I can't edit the quote in your post.

Edited by budgie smuggler on Wednesday 29th March 14:01

[anonymous-user]

civicduty said:

, but a bit more self preservation would have gone a long way, imo.

Nope, that's not up to them, it's up to the rest of us to look out for them!!!

[civicduty]

cb1965 said:

civicduty said:

, but a bit more self preservation would have gone a long way, imo.

Nope, that's not up to them, it's up to the rest of us to look out for them!!!

How can you protect what you can't see?

https://youtu.be/lV-rhiGRFTE

[mgv8]

civicduty said:

How can you protect what you can't see?

https://youtu.be/lV-rhiGRFTE

It's his job to see and look. The bike was in his lane with lights on. If the truck can not see him then he needs better mirrors. Also, needs to not cross the solid white line.

[liner33]

mgv8 said:

It's his job to see and look. The bike was in his lane with lights on. If the truck can not see him then he needs better mirrors. Also, needs to not cross the solid white line.

So how would you suggest? The simple fact when driving any vehicle is that you have blind spots , the larger the vehicle the larger the blindspot , coming up the nearside of a large vehicle like that is potentially dangerous as the driver cant see you , christ on a bike the driver couldnt see a whole car in that other video what chance did the guy have there?

If you put yourself in harms way then you have to take some responsibility

[Vipers]

Krikkit said:

ashleyman said:

imdeman87 said:

Van behind bullying to overtake cyclist on solid white lines (NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qawO3ZFDQ00

Would have overtaken myself, but cammer probably thought cyclist was doing 10.1mph...

To be fair, I'd have been looking to make an overtake myself but it's not exactly safe because of the hills, after the first beep there was a blind crest, on the second beep a car appeared pretty soon after.

Once those vehicles had cleared I'd have gone for it. Van shouldn't be beeping though.

Agreed - at one point there must be 200+ yards of clear road ahead, I'd have overtaken.

Lack of knowledge of the HC.

[civicduty]

mgv8 said:

It's his job to see and look. The bike was in his lane with lights on. If the truck can not see him then he needs better mirrors. Also, needs to not cross the solid white line.

And back in the real world, where drivers of fleet vehicles don't modify them with mirrors of personal choice, and are navigating narrow roads made narrower by in road cycle lanes.

Let's take a realist view, yes the lorry did wrong, yes it should have stopped (if it noticed a bike in its blind spot), but to blindly believe as a cyclist you have a safety bubble around you is frankly something that belongs in La La Land.

When I ride on a road, I don't expect anyone else to looking out for my personal safety, I either protect myself by dominating the road or making sure I'm not putting myself in danger by undertaking mahooosive lorrys.

But I feel we are derailing the thread, if anyone wants to talk on this matter further PM me.

[Vipers]

imdeman87 said:

Delivery man forgets to use handbrake on Van and it crashes into parked cars. Caught on cctv - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV32iQQ7YlI

And about to scarper.

[Vipers]

mgv8 said:

civicduty said:

How can you protect what you can't see?

https://youtu.be/lV-rhiGRFTE

It's his job to see and look. The bike was in his lane with lights on. If the truck can not see him then he needs better mirrors. Also, needs to not cross the solid white line.

Are we watching the same vid, truck moves out and crosses the white line so he can goose neck around the left turn.

He is indicating left, and I could be wrong but the cyclists cycle up the inside ignoring his left turn signal.

Yes trucks need better mirrors, apart from that can't see what you are on about.

[blueg33]

EazyDuz said:

We don't know why he was so angry. There was no clear cycle lane and even if there was I definitely wasn't in it.

Well was there or wasn't there? Looked like she did it intentionally to be honest, she had it coming.

There is a cycle lane, markings are worn but its clearly there

[frankenstein12]

imdeman87 said:

Bicycle versus truck. Driver failed to stop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfGlrRS5hoU

Jeeze what a drama queen. For goodness sakes all you did was fall off your bike. Stop playing up to the camera you loser.

[Muddle238]

imdeman87 said:

Bicycle versus truck. Driver failed to stop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfGlrRS5hoU

tt of a cyclist. That's natural selection at work, the cyclist went up the inside of a moving HGV. How many cyclists need to get knocked off their pushbikes, seriously injured or killed for the message to get through to them. Damn, lorries now even carry warning signs on the trailer advised cyclists not to go up the inside. Cyclist claims to be "highly visible" with his flashing LED light. Not necessarily going to be much use in daylight, when the cyclist is beside the cab on the nearside. First mistake was deciding to go up the inside, second mistake was deciding not to back out as the HGV picked up speed.

[Muddle238]

imdeman87 said:

Van behind bullying to overtake cyclist on solid white lines (NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qawO3ZFDQ00

Would have overtaken myself, but cammer probably thought cyclist was doing 10.1mph...

Fair play not overtaking immediately as they come up behind the cyclist, I wouldn't have done so either regardless of whether it was a broken white line or solid white line, the crest in any case is the limiting factor. However I would have been in a low gear, ready to overtake at 0:58 in this video and again at 1:22. The occupants of the car are obviously not the sharpest tools in the shed, aware of the meaning of a solid white line but clearly not aware of the exceptions when it is permissible to cross a solid white line.

By hanging back, they aren't being any safer or any more legal than passing when able, but they are thoroughly pissing off the other road users around them.

[Vipers]

Muddle238 said:

imdeman87 said:

Van behind bullying to overtake cyclist on solid white lines (NSFW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qawO3ZFDQ00

Would have overtaken myself, but cammer probably thought cyclist was doing 10.1mph...

Fair play not overtaking immediately as they come up behind the cyclist, I wouldn't have done so either regardless of whether it was a broken white line or solid white line, the crest in any case is the limiting factor. However I would have been in a low gear, ready to overtake at 0:58 in this video and again at 1:22. The occupants of the car are obviously not the sharpest tools in the shed, aware of the meaning of a solid white line but clearly not aware of the exceptions when it is permissible to cross a solid white line.

By hanging back, they aren't being any safer or any more legal than passing when able, but they are thoroughly pissing off the other road users around them.

If the vehicle behind was getting pissed off and banging the horn, says a lot about their driving skills. Only the driver behind the cyclist can make a judgement call when to overtake, yes I know he doesn't understand the HC as white lines go.

As we have all said, couple of clear stretches to pull out safely and pass the cyclist.

[94OD]

Aside from the usual "they should have insurance!" and "they should pay road tax!" tripe, I really do think that given the opportunity, cyclists should sit in the drivers seat of an articulated LGV.

I think many of them would have a shock at just how easy they are to miss, and think twice before squeezing up the side, especially when they are moving.

[anonymous-user]

Muddle238 said:

tt of a cyclist. That's natural selection at work, the cyclist went up the inside of a moving HGV. How many cyclists need to get knocked off their pushbikes, seriously injured or killed for the message to get through to them. Damn, lorries now even carry warning signs on the trailer advised cyclists not to go up the inside. Cyclist claims to be "highly visible" with his flashing LED light. Not necessarily going to be much use in daylight, when the cyclist is beside the cab on the nearside. First mistake was deciding to go up the inside, second mistake was deciding not to back out as the HGV picked up speed.

Exactly, but it's pointless arguing with these pro cycling idiots as they are braindead

[PF62]

mgv8 said:

It's his job to see and look. The bike was in his lane with lights on. If the truck can not see him then he needs better mirrors. Also, needs to not cross the solid white line.

Cyclists will argue vehicles should give them 1.5 meter space when overtaking to do it safely.

Logically the same should apply when cyclists are undertaking moving, not stationary, vehicles in a cycle lane.

[imdeman87]

Crash for cash attempt? Luckily the truck was fitted with automatic emergency braking assist - https://www.facebook.com/HGVDashCamFootage/videos/...

Edited by imdeman87 on Wednesday 29th March 20:28