One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 3
Discussion
MarkRSi said:
You should drive faster then 
Actually, seriously, this ticks me off if I'm not in a hurry and I'm happily cruising at 60-65ish mph on a dual carriageway (fairly quiet up here so not causing an obstruction in case anyone starts foaming at the mouth at my audacity of driving below the speed limit), with people cutting in far too close. In most cases it's an old fart/mouth breather/both who rolls up behind you, follows (too closely) for a minute while they work out what they could possible do (like using the empty overtaking lane to their right), before summing up the courage to change lanes and make their epic overtake of the day/year/ever. Then they cut in. Knobs.
What helps is finding someone who's also going 60-65 and maintain a 2 second gap, which usually deters said mouth breathers from cutting in.
I'm not picking on you here - a genuine question. Why drive below the speed limit if the conditions are safe for 70mph?Actually, seriously, this ticks me off if I'm not in a hurry and I'm happily cruising at 60-65ish mph on a dual carriageway (fairly quiet up here so not causing an obstruction in case anyone starts foaming at the mouth at my audacity of driving below the speed limit), with people cutting in far too close. In most cases it's an old fart/mouth breather/both who rolls up behind you, follows (too closely) for a minute while they work out what they could possible do (like using the empty overtaking lane to their right), before summing up the courage to change lanes and make their epic overtake of the day/year/ever. Then they cut in. Knobs.
What helps is finding someone who's also going 60-65 and maintain a 2 second gap, which usually deters said mouth breathers from cutting in.
ORD said:
I'm not picking on you here - a genuine question. Why drive below the speed limit if the conditions are safe for 70mph?
Why not?As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
PoleDriver said:
Why not?
As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
Because driving on a dual carriageway or motorway is seriously boring. There is always something else that I would rather be doing, and so I cannot imagine ever driving below the speed limit if it is safe to drive at 70.As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
I only ask because loads of people now seem to drive at about 60-65 on the motorway (which prevents L2 from being used at the speed limit, as they are usually MLMs).
PoleDriver said:
Why not?
As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
Why assume just because somebody wishes to drive at (or close to) the speed limit - they must be in a hurry or self important.As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
It could be suggested that people driving well below the limit unnecessarily, imposing their self determined speed limit on other motorists, all the while whispering "it's a limit not a target" under their breath are actually demonstrating far more "self importance".
Just saying like.......
Moonhawk said:
PoleDriver said:
Why not?
As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
Why assume just because somebody wishes to drive at (or close to) the speed limit - they must be in a hurry or self important.As the saying goes, "It's a limit, not a target!"
Seriously, not everybody is in a hurry, only those who are self-important!
I don't hang about personally but once I learned the above simple fact my blood pressure dropped to normal levels!
It could be suggested that people driving well below the limit unnecessarily, imposing their self determined speed limit on other motorists, all the while whispering "it's a limit not a target" under their breath are actually demonstrating far more "self importance".
Just saying like.......
ORD said:
I'm not picking on you here - a genuine question. Why drive below the speed limit if the conditions are safe for 70mph?
Much less stressful to cruise a little slower in the first lane than be in wave-traffic which fluctuates between 60 and 70 every 500 yards in the next lane over. On a clear road, I'll generally do 70-75mph (speedo) but if there's traffic I keep left and do nearer 60mph, letting anyone who wants to fight to do 70 to get on with it in the next lane.Knew someone would pick that up, PH can be so predicable... 
Sure it will take a bit longer, but others have said sticking in lane 1 at 60-65 is a bit more relaxing, less lane changes, bit less fuel etc. and as I said the dual carriageways up here (e.g. A90 south of Aberdeen) are fairly quiet during the day so not like I'm causing a rolling road block. The only annoyance is the previously mentioned mouth breathers cutting in, although you get those regardless of what speed you do just less often.
On busier roads/rush hour etc. I'm happy to go at whatever speed the rest of the traffic is doing.
Sure it will take a bit longer, but others have said sticking in lane 1 at 60-65 is a bit more relaxing, less lane changes, bit less fuel etc. and as I said the dual carriageways up here (e.g. A90 south of Aberdeen) are fairly quiet during the day so not like I'm causing a rolling road block. The only annoyance is the previously mentioned mouth breathers cutting in, although you get those regardless of what speed you do just less often.
On busier roads/rush hour etc. I'm happy to go at whatever speed the rest of the traffic is doing.
ORD said:
Because driving on a dual carriageway or motorway is seriously boring. There is always something else that I would rather be doing, and so I cannot imagine ever driving below the speed limit if it is safe to drive at 70.
I only ask because loads of people now seem to drive at about 60-65 on the motorway (which prevents L2 from being used at the speed limit, as they are usually MLMs).
I agree with you, except that if you find driving on a dual carriageway or motorway (in traffic, anyway) is seriously boring then you ain't doing it right.I only ask because loads of people now seem to drive at about 60-65 on the motorway (which prevents L2 from being used at the speed limit, as they are usually MLMs).
Must have been a Mercedes special at the local "drive like a knob club" today. First a GLA pulls out to go past roadworks that block their side,AGAINST a stop/go board,only to meet cars going through legitimately, and so having to reverse back to where he started.
Then 100 yards along,old dear in an A class,parked on the pavement despite there being a parking bay 50 feet along,just pulls out in front of me,then drives at just 10 mph for quite a while,till she turns.
And not a Merc,but a woman who tries to cross the flow of traffic to get to a parking spot on the other side(above mentioned space was still 50 feet away and still empty) but as traffic going other way is stopped at lights,she can't cross the line,is stuck,and blocks the lane for quite a while. Eventually gives up and drives away,so parking wasn't that important, obviously.
Then 100 yards along,old dear in an A class,parked on the pavement despite there being a parking bay 50 feet along,just pulls out in front of me,then drives at just 10 mph for quite a while,till she turns.
And not a Merc,but a woman who tries to cross the flow of traffic to get to a parking spot on the other side(above mentioned space was still 50 feet away and still empty) but as traffic going other way is stopped at lights,she can't cross the line,is stuck,and blocks the lane for quite a while. Eventually gives up and drives away,so parking wasn't that important, obviously.
MarkRSi said:
WD39 said:
Moving back in far too close after an overtake.
You should drive faster then Actually, seriously, this ticks me off if I'm not in a hurry and I'm happily cruising at 60-65ish mph on a dual carriageway (fairly quiet up here so not causing an obstruction in case anyone starts foaming at the mouth at my audacity of driving below the speed limit), with people cutting in far too close. In most cases it's an old fart/mouth breather/both who rolls up behind you, follows (too closely) for a minute while they work out what they could possible do (like using the empty overtaking lane to their right), before summing up the courage to change lanes and make their epic overtake of the day/year/ever. Then they cut in. Knobs.
What helps is finding someone who's also going 60-65 and maintain a 2 second gap, which usually deters said mouth breathers from cutting in.
It is perfectly acceptable to drive at 60/65 on a DC or MW. This is not slow by any means. The only drivers who say this is slow are the ones who average 80/90 mph as a default position.
There is at least one and mostly two, other lanes to OT and disappear into the sunset.
Not everyone is in a hurry, and thank goodness for that.
pointedstarman said:
Followed a 3 series convertible today. The guy driving kept slowing down so he could give it the beans - I assume so he and everyone else could admire his aftermarket mega exhaust. Didn't just do it a couple of times but repeatedly over several miles. Oh Dear...
A good reason to NEVER buy a 3 Series BMW convertible for within a few years year they fall into the hands of housing estate yobs. I'd even be uncomfortable with a brand new one on my drive. PoleDriver said:
Ignorant t
ts who think that a blue badge allows them to park anywhere!
(And they usually lied to get it or are driving the holder of the badge!)
There is a strata of the disabled who are embittered by their situation & seek recompense by aggressively expecting the world to stop while they go about their business. They DEMAND attention, expecting to go to the front of every queue, & taking pleasure from seeing others dance to THEIR tune for a change. ts who think that a blue badge allows them to park anywhere!(And they usually lied to get it or are driving the holder of the badge!)
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