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Really seems to annoy the majority of other drivers.
As I roll of the accelerator pedal to enter a speed limit on the limit.
As I do the same approaching a junction without a clear view into.
As I also do on the approach to bends until the limit point opens up.
As I leave 2 second gaps everywhere, heinous crime on a Motorway it would seem.
As I anticipate traffic lights.
As I do overtake.
As I slow to enter a junction.
As I use the car's speedometer rather than the GPS based one on my "warning thingy".
Sometimes I think, sod it, perhaps I'll drive like them.
As I roll of the accelerator pedal to enter a speed limit on the limit.
As I do the same approaching a junction without a clear view into.
As I also do on the approach to bends until the limit point opens up.
As I leave 2 second gaps everywhere, heinous crime on a Motorway it would seem.
As I anticipate traffic lights.
As I do overtake.
As I slow to enter a junction.
As I use the car's speedometer rather than the GPS based one on my "warning thingy".
Sometimes I think, sod it, perhaps I'll drive like them.
Edited by WhoseGeneration on Wednesday 29th August 20:27
R_U_LOCAL said:
Are you really that bothered what other people think?
No and yes, which is why I offered up my thoughts for discussion.No, because so long as I can "drive and survive", so what?
Yes, because as I observe those behind and around I can see by their body language that they are stressed by my "abnormal" behaviour.
supermono said:
WhoseGeneration said:
Really seems to annoy the majority of other drivers.
As I roll of the accelerator pedal to enter a speed limit on the limit.
As I use the car's speedometer rather than the GPS based one on my "warning thingy".
With respect you can't do both these things. By relying on the rough estimate of your speed on the dashboard, you'll be rolling off the throttle to enter a speed limit below the limit, your "warning thingy" is displaying your actual speed. As I roll of the accelerator pedal to enter a speed limit on the limit.
As I use the car's speedometer rather than the GPS based one on my "warning thingy".
People who have somewhere to be may become unimpressed with your fabulous display of slowing them down to below the speed limit. Especially if it's one of these new PC inspired out of town 30s or whatever which used to be a perfectly reasonable 60 not so long ago.
I understand it's your right to travel under the speed limit if you wish to, but rather than being impressed by your mastery of how you can take your foot off the gas, people are liable to recognise you as a pompass slowster intent on holding them up.
SM
Now, I've seen Vonhosen, in posts on this 'site, tell folks to use their car's speedometer and not to rely on their GPS, ok, that may be for "safety".
Yet I think back to when Mr. and Mrs. WG undertook their IAM stuff.
We were in the habit of adding 10% to our speedometer readings, for any of the "lower" limits.
Mrs. WG was told, in no uncertain terms, by her Observer, that was not on and speedometer readings ruled.
I used our Astra GTE 16V with digital dash, great big nunbers on view.
Now, we currently live in two areas of the country that each have some of those "this is your speed" signs.
Ho hum, in our cars, using speedometers and "warning thingy", I can't decide how accurate those are.
I think some authorities "adjust" them to suit their agenda.
My GPS "thingy" says 1 second to adjust speed reading, presumably assuming an accurate fix is still on.
Oh, in this instance I ain't going to be modest, I can hit the limit at the sign, GPS or speedometer based.
The limit isn't 100 metres/yards beyond the sign.
I'm not disputing the utter stupidity of many limits either.
You argued that successfully with any Magistrates?
I would like to make it clear that my GPS "warning thingy" is only for alerting me to the presence of accident blackspots, schools and railway crossings.
Edited by WhoseGeneration on Thursday 30th August 20:25
Edited by WhoseGeneration on Thursday 30th August 21:19
supermono said:
but don't be surprised when the average joe who just wants to get home in time to tuck his kids in bed fails to appreciate your skills.
SM
Lots of them never get home, that's the reality.SM
Fixated on something, other than driving, is a real problem with many drivers.
"Average Joe", with his partner and kids, flying on his hols, wouldn't expect that attitude from the flight crew.
"Captain Smith is going to ignore ATC, to get on the ground early, to tuck his kids up".
chris_tivver said:
WhoseGeneration said:
Really seems to annoy the majority of other drivers.
As I roll of the accelerator pedal to enter a speed limit on the limit.
One of the things that caused me to fail my first basic road test (many years ago) was me slowing down by backing off rather than using brakes. Examiners view was that by not illuminating my brake lights I was increasing danger because person behind would not know I was slowing down.As I roll of the accelerator pedal to enter a speed limit on the limit.
It's lowest common denominater stuff yet again.
Reinforces my drive like the rest then?
"Oh, how can I tell if the vehicle in front is slowing unless I see brake lights".
Use your eyes.
"No, I just follow those in front".
We are truly lost.
diff lock said:
Drive to the system that you have been taught. If not, what was the point in undertaking the training?? But then again, you know me, I dont much care for other peoples feelings of me
What's up with you then, the "Toffs" not love you enough.Hope you did fastest time, I pity the poor horse.
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