The "Sh*t Driving Caught On Cam" Thread Vol 3
Discussion
GrumpyTwig said:
1 looks like the usual "when two idiots meet"
2 one of those suspicious ones that makes you wonder what led up to the video
2 weird one. They’re going very slow so there must be previous., Cam car had an overtake on Disco and Truck and should have taken both and removed himself from the situation. I bet the truck and Disco are together. 2 one of those suspicious ones that makes you wonder what led up to the video
oceanview said:
FreeLitres said:
I'm amazed that a "former traffic cop" couldn't control the car enough to keep it on the road.
Sometimes it doesn't matter who's driving- the laws of physics and all that, particularly with a shopping trolley Peugeot 207!Also, just because they were a traffic cop, doesn't equate to brilliant driver in my book- I would expect any experienced track driver to be at least their equal - not even that really, as they're only used to controlled tame "pursuits" in training . And as for there "tactical containment training"- well, no wonder they f
k up so much in real world pursuits!No doubt a few talented drivers but, just because you've had a bit of (lame) training doesn't make you a driving god- indeed, we could have say, football training with the best coaches/teams in the world but we aren't all going to end up premiership quality!!
Edited by oceanview on Saturday 25th November 17:47
d thesmurfs said:
From inside the red Porsche and a link for a write up from the vlogger thread.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB_KkfIHVkk&fe...
http://www.bridgetogantry.com/freak-14-car-pile-up...
robbiekhan said:
Greendubber said:
And the driver going far too quickly through small gaps in moving traffic, drive like that here and you won't pass the driving course.
It's poor form, half of those cars he passed had no idea he was there.
I'm pretty sure they knew he was there, it's not hard to miss a flipping ambulance sirens blazing and all that.It's poor form, half of those cars he passed had no idea he was there.
His driving seemed fine, they are trained to drive evasively through traffic and this shows in the video. Everybody caried on with business and the ambulance got to its destination on time without any issues. Probably even saved a life by getting there so fast.
And trained to drive evasively? You either don't know what that word means or you have no idea what you're on about.
robbiekhan said:
If someone is indicating to merge in, just lift off the throttle for a few seconds to create a couple of car lengths gap and let them in, simples!
It makes absolutely no difference to your journey time, and mentally promotes a feeling of well being for all parties involved.
Just because you don't legally have to let someone in doesn't mean you shouldn't.
This is true, but the counter point is, if you're the one wanting to change lanes, YOU need to do the work fit into what's already there. If somebody opens a gap it's a bonus. If they don't, YOU need to accelerate, lift etc to fit in with what's already there. And the brake check is just the icing on the phallus shaped cake. If you do that, you're automatically in the wrong whatever else has happened.It makes absolutely no difference to your journey time, and mentally promotes a feeling of well being for all parties involved.
Just because you don't legally have to let someone in doesn't mean you shouldn't.
Fermit The Krog and Sexy Sarah said:
One page back. Scary though!Greendubber said:
Never driven with blue lights have you? People drive around in a bubble, I've driven everything from fully marked police cars, large fully marked police vans and plain vehicles with blue lights and people just bumble around despite a loud, brightly coloured flashing vehicle approaches them. You can also spot when a driver sees you as there is nearly always an involuntary reaction, be it a dab on the brakes, a little twitch to one side. We are trained to wait for a reaction before just blasting past. I don't see much of that going on in this video.
And trained to drive evasively? You either don't know what that word means or you have no idea what you're on about.
You need to relax a little.And trained to drive evasively? You either don't know what that word means or you have no idea what you're on about.
budgie smuggler said:
This is true, but the counter point is, if you're the one wanting to change lanes, YOU need to do the work fit into what's already there. If somebody opens a gap it's a bonus. If they don't, YOU need to accelerate, lift etc to fit in with what's already there. And the brake check is just the icing on the phallus shaped cake. If you do that, you're automatically in the wrong whatever else has happened.
Oh I agree. if a driver is being a right dope then sure.Byker28i said:
Have we had this one?
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/drive...
Ummmmmm, yes - in great depth and repeatedlyhttp://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/drive...
Literally being discussed in the post above, with the link the one above that and the specific link on the previous page
kiethton said:
Byker28i said:
Have we had this one?
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/drive...
Ummmmmm, yes - in great depth and repeatedlyhttp://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/drive...
Literally being discussed in the post above, with the link the one above that and the specific link on the previous page
mac96 said:
breadvan said:
Cliftonite said:
Wow, No debating who’s at fault there. Glad no serious injuries.The camera car in my scenario tried to close the gap and treated me to repeated high beam flashes
Greendubber said:
robbiekhan said:
Greendubber said:
And the driver going far too quickly through small gaps in moving traffic, drive like that here and you won't pass the driving course.
It's poor form, half of those cars he passed had no idea he was there.
I'm pretty sure they knew he was there, it's not hard to miss a flipping ambulance sirens blazing and all that.It's poor form, half of those cars he passed had no idea he was there.
His driving seemed fine, they are trained to drive evasively through traffic and this shows in the video. Everybody caried on with business and the ambulance got to its destination on time without any issues. Probably even saved a life by getting there so fast.
And trained to drive evasively? You either don't know what that word means or you have no idea what you're on about.
I now have a habit that if i see an emergency vehicle approaching as I move left i give a quick double tap on my high beams to try get the driver ahead's attention to make sure they are aware of the incoming BLB. It doesnt always work but I live in hope.
Its the same with mobile speed camera vans. 99% of the time you only see peoples brake lights come on when they are about 50-100m from the van whether its on the side of the road or a bridge over the carriageway. Its easy pickings for the scamera vans.
I wish we could afford a system in the emergency vehicle where every time someone holds them up they can press a button like on dashcams and they can they hand it to a member of staff at the station and a FPN of £50 can be sent out for DWDCA to the keeper.
frankenstein12 said:
I wish we could afford a system in the emergency vehicle where every time someone holds them up they can press a button like on dashcams and they can they hand it to a member of staff at the station and a FPN of £50 can be sent out for DWDCA to the keeper.
What if they are held up because the driver in front is at a red light and has no space to manoeuvre without getting caught by a red light camera?Strudul said:
frankenstein12 said:
I wish we could afford a system in the emergency vehicle where every time someone holds them up they can press a button like on dashcams and they can they hand it to a member of staff at the station and a FPN of £50 can be sent out for DWDCA to the keeper.
What if they are held up because the driver in front is at a red light and has no space to manoeuvre without getting caught by a red light camera?
Its not really that difficult. The emergency services dont go out looking to get people into trouble you know.
4x4Tyke said:
thesmurfs said:
From inside the red Porsche and a link for a write up from the vlogger thread.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB_KkfIHVkk&fe...
http://www.bridgetogantry.com/freak-14-car-pile-up...
From the YouTube thread:
wst said:
What happens when 2 idiots meet on the M1
Prepare for the most fantastic pair of idiots sparring for position on the M1, finally culminating in a sheer orgasm of crumpled metal, minimal collateral damage, a big queue on the M1 and 2 driving bans.
Prepare for the most fantastic pair of idiots sparring for position on the M1, finally culminating in a sheer orgasm of crumpled metal, minimal collateral damage, a big queue on the M1 and 2 driving bans.
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