Hate drivers that dont use indicators!!
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Was out on my driving lesson today (only have 5 left til my test which is this friday) and i was pulling up to a round-a-bout, popped the gear into 3rd on the approach and slowed down to a resonable speed! While watching the other cars on the round-a-bout i saw someone coming round on the outside lane and not indicating. Assuming from the way they were positioned and no right indicator on, they were taking the exit off before me, so I thought it was a break in the traffic and saw my opportunity to move out.
But the stupid b
h kept coming round, cutting infront of the traffic behind her and coming up my near side!! My instructor and I both had to apply the brakes and bring us to an emergency stop with the nose of the car well past the lines!!
What a panic i got in, with only 5 days left to my test this has made me rather nervous!! Was i suppose to mind read where she was going or was it ok for her not to use the indicators (that come as standard) because she knew where she was going so i, and everyone else, was to play the guessing game with her!!
But the stupid b
h kept coming round, cutting infront of the traffic behind her and coming up my near side!! My instructor and I both had to apply the brakes and bring us to an emergency stop with the nose of the car well past the lines!!What a panic i got in, with only 5 days left to my test this has made me rather nervous!! Was i suppose to mind read where she was going or was it ok for her not to use the indicators (that come as standard) because she knew where she was going so i, and everyone else, was to play the guessing game with her!!
s24ng said:
Was out on my driving lesson today (only have 5 left til my test which is this friday) and i was pulling up to a round-a-bout, popped the gear into 3rd on the approach and slowed down to a resonable speed! While watching the other cars on the round-a-bout i saw someone coming round on the outside lane and not indicating. Assuming from the way they were positioned and no right indicator on, they were taking the exit off before me, so I thought it was a break in the traffic and saw my opportunity to move out.
But the stupid bh kept coming round, cutting infront of the traffic behind her and coming up my near side!! My instructor and I both had to apply the brakes and bring us to an emergency stop with the nose of the car well past the lines!!
What a panic i got in, with only 5 days left to my test this has made me rather nervous!! Was i suppose to mind read where she was going or was it ok for her not to use the indicators (that come as standard) because she knew where she was going so i, and everyone else, was to play the guessing game with her!!
Mind read yes. You can only assume one thing with other drivers on the road......But the stupid b
h kept coming round, cutting infront of the traffic behind her and coming up my near side!! My instructor and I both had to apply the brakes and bring us to an emergency stop with the nose of the car well past the lines!!What a panic i got in, with only 5 days left to my test this has made me rather nervous!! Was i suppose to mind read where she was going or was it ok for her not to use the indicators (that come as standard) because she knew where she was going so i, and everyone else, was to play the guessing game with her!!
THEY ARE IDIOTS. Thats it. They will do stupid stuff like indicate right and then turn left etc.
Hence just because someone appears to be planning on doing something doesnt mean they are going to.
Somnophore said:
Don't assume, people are idiots, the highway code applies only to your actions for you test, most people don't conform to it, so don't expect them to, always expect them to do something stupid and you'll be fine.
As above 'assume' was where you went wrong, try riding a motorbike you will never assume! As said you're learning so that's a plus for when you pass.Good luck with your test.
Jasandjules said:
My driving instructor gave me two bits of advice which I haven't forgotten:
1. Watch the wheels, not the indicators
2. Assume that everyone else on the road is a w****er
Keep those in mind and all will be well. Good luck for your test.
And the OP will keep her new motab car looking shiny and new...1. Watch the wheels, not the indicators
2. Assume that everyone else on the road is a w****er
Keep those in mind and all will be well. Good luck for your test.
Edited by retrorider on Sunday 4th April 19:29
Put it down to a good lesson learnt early. Never trust what other people are indicating they will be doing. You will see plenty of people not indicating & plenty of people with no idea that their indicators are even on.
Assume that everybody else is a driving spaz. If you're not sure what somebody else is going to do, then wait until you are sure.
Good luck with the test BTW.
Assume that everybody else is a driving spaz. If you're not sure what somebody else is going to do, then wait until you are sure.
Good luck with the test BTW.
I followed a fiesta through the majority of snake pass the other day with their hazards going all the way into glossop. Orange lights on the majority of cars may aswell not exist anymore, People either don't realise they're still going or forget they exist completely.
What do you find more annoying though, Those that don't indicate or those that always inidcate but only after getting within spitting distance of the junction they want before slamming on the anchors and flicking the indicator as they start turning?.
What do you find more annoying though, Those that don't indicate or those that always inidcate but only after getting within spitting distance of the junction they want before slamming on the anchors and flicking the indicator as they start turning?.
Jasandjules said:
My driving instructor gave me two bits of advice which I haven't forgotten:
1. Watch the wheels, not the indicators
2. Assume that everyone else on the road is a w****er
Keep those in mind and all will be well. Good luck for your test.
Great piece of advice...will defo keep that in mind for tuesdays lesson!!well apriciated everyone aswell!!1. Watch the wheels, not the indicators
2. Assume that everyone else on the road is a w****er
Keep those in mind and all will be well. Good luck for your test.
My boyfriend never uses indicators and even he confused me one day when on a lesson as he was going off the exit after me but didnt indicate (he was in his car working) and i gave him such a telling off when he got home, but hasnt done any good...taxi drivers sheesh!!
I admit there have been times when ive forgot to put mine on when coming off a small round-a-bout...but im a learner in a car with a coneshaped sign on the roof saying LEARNER!!
Also hate when im out on my lessons that drivers keep going right up my backside!! As soon as these idiots pass their test they seem to forget that they were learners once!!
It's probably worth remembering that the highway code says...
162. Signals and position
When taking any intermediate exit;
The highway code states that the driver you hate, need not indicate in that situation.
The highway code does not have a section on hatred.
162. Signals and position
When taking any intermediate exit;
- Do not indicate on approach to the roundabout
- Approach on the left, or the centre lane of a three lane roundabout (on a two lane roundabout you may approach in the right hand lane if the left hand lane is blocked)
- Stay in lane until you need to exit the roundabout
- Signal left after you have passed the exit before that you wish to take
The highway code states that the driver you hate, need not indicate in that situation.
The highway code does not have a section on hatred.
Edited by dilbert on Sunday 4th April 20:11
granted i shouldnt have assumed anything with them not indicating, but due to them being positioned to the left on the outside lane, does that not scream to anyone else that that person was goin off the exit before me instead of carrying on right round and back up the way they came!! she should have been on the inside lane and moved over just after me coming on to the round-a-bout!
Both in the wrong maybe then?
Both in the wrong maybe then?
s24ng said:
granted i shouldnt have assumed anything with them not indicating, but due to them being positioned to the left on the outside lane, does that not scream to anyone else that that person was goin off the exit before me instead of carrying on right round and back up the way they came!! she should have been on the inside lane and moved over just after me coming on to the round-a-bout!
Both in the wrong maybe then?
The insurance company would have awarded the repair costs to you.Both in the wrong maybe then?
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