Things other road users do that drive you crazy!
Discussion
RobM77 said:
As Chris says though, it's common courtesy -
I disagree with you on that one Rob. There's no onus placed on the car in lane 2 to watch for cars catching up other cars on his inside, even if it was considered good practice (which it may well be). I travel the motorways frequently and I've very, very seldom seen the car on my outside move to accommodate any overtake I may need to to in order that I don't have to brake for the car in front. Expecting courtesy for that is a step too far IMO. Dual carriageways with traffic lights................
- You're in the left lane with two cars ahead of you; cars in front are travelling below the speed limit as you approach.
- Lights ahead change to red; you indicate and pull out to use the right hand lane as it's most likely you'll pull off quicker.
- Second car back decides to pull out straight in front of you as you approach the overtake; so you brake (I have no issues there).
- You're now sat behind said car in the right hand lane with one car to your lane in the left.
- Lights turn green.....................the car which pulled out in front of you to take the empty lane at the lights then pulls away slower than the car they just pulled past!!!!! Why?!
- They then indicate and pull in behind the car which was in the left hand lane.
- You're in the left lane with two cars ahead of you; cars in front are travelling below the speed limit as you approach.
- Lights ahead change to red; you indicate and pull out to use the right hand lane as it's most likely you'll pull off quicker.
- Second car back decides to pull out straight in front of you as you approach the overtake; so you brake (I have no issues there).
- You're now sat behind said car in the right hand lane with one car to your lane in the left.
- Lights turn green.....................the car which pulled out in front of you to take the empty lane at the lights then pulls away slower than the car they just pulled past!!!!! Why?!
- They then indicate and pull in behind the car which was in the left hand lane.
Stu08 said:
Dual carriageways with traffic lights................
- You're in the left lane with two cars ahead of you; cars in front are travelling below the speed limit as you approach.
- Lights ahead change to red; you indicate and pull out to use the right hand lane as it's most likely you'll pull off quicker.
- Second car back decides to pull out straight in front of you as you approach the overtake; so you brake (I have no issues there).
- You're now sat behind said car in the right hand lane with one car to your lane in the left.
- Lights turn green.....................the car which pulled out in front of you to take the empty lane at the lights then pulls away slower than the car they just pulled past!!!!! Why?!
- They then indicate and pull in behind the car which was in the left hand lane.
Did you notice an APIS sticker?- You're in the left lane with two cars ahead of you; cars in front are travelling below the speed limit as you approach.
- Lights ahead change to red; you indicate and pull out to use the right hand lane as it's most likely you'll pull off quicker.
- Second car back decides to pull out straight in front of you as you approach the overtake; so you brake (I have no issues there).
- You're now sat behind said car in the right hand lane with one car to your lane in the left.
- Lights turn green.....................the car which pulled out in front of you to take the empty lane at the lights then pulls away slower than the car they just pulled past!!!!! Why?!
- They then indicate and pull in behind the car which was in the left hand lane.
Or someone shouting 'maniac' at you??
popeyewhite said:
RobM77 said:
As Chris says though, it's common courtesy -
I disagree with you on that one Rob. There's no onus placed on the car in lane 2 to watch for cars catching up other cars on his inside, even if it was considered good practice (which it may well be). I travel the motorways frequently and I've very, very seldom seen the car on my outside move to accommodate any overtake I may need to to in order that I don't have to brake for the car in front. Expecting courtesy for that is a step too far IMO. Having some common sense as the person being overtaken helps as well. Its not really difficult to keep an eye on your side & rear mirrors over time and speed up/pull out into the next lane earlier.
Hol said:
I have seen 'some' other people do it also, as its quite obvious to the over-taker when its going to happen. Admittedly, I do see 'more' people who wouldn't do too badly riding a motorbike in Tron.
Having some common sense as the person being overtaken helps as well. Its not really difficult to keep an eye on your side & rear mirrors over time and speed up/pull out into the next lane earlier.
Agreed, but saying the driver has poor manners not doing this suggests an air of expectancy - which is misplaced I think.Having some common sense as the person being overtaken helps as well. Its not really difficult to keep an eye on your side & rear mirrors over time and speed up/pull out into the next lane earlier.
Hol said:
popeyewhite said:
RobM77 said:
As Chris says though, it's common courtesy -
I disagree with you on that one Rob. There's no onus placed on the car in lane 2 to watch for cars catching up other cars on his inside, even if it was considered good practice (which it may well be). I travel the motorways frequently and I've very, very seldom seen the car on my outside move to accommodate any overtake I may need to to in order that I don't have to brake for the car in front. Expecting courtesy for that is a step too far IMO. Having some common sense as the person being overtaken helps as well. Its not really difficult to keep an eye on your side & rear mirrors over time and speed up/pull out into the next lane earlier.
Europa1 said:
Hol said:
popeyewhite said:
RobM77 said:
As Chris says though, it's common courtesy -
I disagree with you on that one Rob. There's no onus placed on the car in lane 2 to watch for cars catching up other cars on his inside, even if it was considered good practice (which it may well be). I travel the motorways frequently and I've very, very seldom seen the car on my outside move to accommodate any overtake I may need to to in order that I don't have to brake for the car in front. Expecting courtesy for that is a step too far IMO. Having some common sense as the person being overtaken helps as well. Its not really difficult to keep an eye on your side & rear mirrors over time and speed up/pull out into the next lane earlier.
The best one is when you move into lane three to allow somebody in lane one to use lane two to pass a slower car they're catching and they do either of the following:
1) Use lane two and match your speed leaving you stuck in lane three with a floor it or brake situation.
2) Use lane two and floor it, leaving you sat in lane three looking stupid.
1) Use lane two and match your speed leaving you stuck in lane three with a floor it or brake situation.
2) Use lane two and floor it, leaving you sat in lane three looking stupid.
popeyewhite said:
Europa1 said:
Hol said:
popeyewhite said:
RobM77 said:
As Chris says though, it's common courtesy -
I disagree with you on that one Rob. There's no onus placed on the car in lane 2 to watch for cars catching up other cars on his inside, even if it was considered good practice (which it may well be). I travel the motorways frequently and I've very, very seldom seen the car on my outside move to accommodate any overtake I may need to to in order that I don't have to brake for the car in front. Expecting courtesy for that is a step too far IMO. Having some common sense as the person being overtaken helps as well. Its not really difficult to keep an eye on your side & rear mirrors over time and speed up/pull out into the next lane earlier.
However, I still move over for people in the situation being described, and it would be below my standards of politeness not to, but I probably have above average awareness and politeness - I wouldn't expect the average person to move over, no.
Hol said:
Stu08 said:
Dual carriageways with traffic lights................
- You're in the left lane with two cars ahead of you; cars in front are travelling below the speed limit as you approach.
- Lights ahead change to red; you indicate and pull out to use the right hand lane as it's most likely you'll pull off quicker.
- Second car back decides to pull out straight in front of you as you approach the overtake; so you brake (I have no issues there).
- You're now sat behind said car in the right hand lane with one car to your lane in the left.
- Lights turn green.....................the car which pulled out in front of you to take the empty lane at the lights then pulls away slower than the car they just pulled past!!!!! Why?!
- They then indicate and pull in behind the car which was in the left hand lane.
Did you notice an APIS sticker?- You're in the left lane with two cars ahead of you; cars in front are travelling below the speed limit as you approach.
- Lights ahead change to red; you indicate and pull out to use the right hand lane as it's most likely you'll pull off quicker.
- Second car back decides to pull out straight in front of you as you approach the overtake; so you brake (I have no issues there).
- You're now sat behind said car in the right hand lane with one car to your lane in the left.
- Lights turn green.....................the car which pulled out in front of you to take the empty lane at the lights then pulls away slower than the car they just pulled past!!!!! Why?!
- They then indicate and pull in behind the car which was in the left hand lane.
WD39 said:
WD39 said:
What a good thread this is becoming.
1...Serial speeders
2...Palm steerers
3...Corner cutters
4...Straight lining bends in the road or on RAB
5...The total lack of indication these days.
6...Chav platers
7...Pushers in at two lanes into one situations.
8...Tail gating, in effect saying 'get a move on'.
9...C**p parking
10... 'On the phone'
11...Bikers tearing up our lovely country roads as their own Isle of Man TT track.1...Serial speeders
2...Palm steerers
3...Corner cutters
4...Straight lining bends in the road or on RAB
5...The total lack of indication these days.
6...Chav platers
7...Pushers in at two lanes into one situations.
8...Tail gating, in effect saying 'get a move on'.
9...C**p parking
10... 'On the phone'
popeyewhite said:
RobM77 said:
As Chris says though, it's common courtesy -
I disagree with you on that one Rob. There's no onus placed on the car in lane 2 to watch for cars catching up other cars on his inside, even if it was considered good practice (which it may well be). I travel the motorways frequently and I've very, very seldom seen the car on my outside move to accommodate any overtake I may need to to in order that I don't have to brake for the car in front. Expecting courtesy for that is a step too far IMO. If I can I will move over to L3 to allow the car in L1 move over to L2 and pass the other vehicle, sorted.
Europa1 said:
The invisible blinkers that all too many drivers don when they are in slow moving traffic, making them oblivious to people waiting to come out of side streets.
Blinkers. Those who pull up to unload and put all the indicators on. Then a truck pulls up behind them, so on approach you can only see the offside imdicators flashing, how many times I have slowed down and flashed them out thinking that's their intention. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff