Stopped OAP from joining a DC the wrong way
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Was leaving the A14 dual carriageway at Thrapston heading towards Corby and just as I got onto the slip road I spot a small black car coming towards me 
Thankfully he didn't seem to be going very fast, so lots of flashing my lights and heading towards him carefully I managed to get him to stop.
It was a car full of OAP's, the driver seemed obvious when I explained where he was heading, so I got him turned round and heading in the right direction.
Could of been rather a different story had I of been 30 seconds later
Thankfully he didn't seem to be going very fast, so lots of flashing my lights and heading towards him carefully I managed to get him to stop.
It was a car full of OAP's, the driver seemed obvious when I explained where he was heading, so I got him turned round and heading in the right direction.
Could of been rather a different story had I of been 30 seconds later
Normally I'd laugh at that comment, however this was a good mate of mine, he's still inside
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/cri...
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/cri...
djdestiny said:
Normally I'd laugh at that comment, however this was a good mate of mine, he's still inside
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/cri...
Still inside? Not for that offence he's not. Jailed for a year in April 2013. Probably put on tag after 3 months. If no tag released after 6 months. If he's still inside it's not for that offence.http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/cri...
KungFuPanda]Should of [sic said:
continued dead ahead and collided with them at a fairly low closing speed. New car for you, posh hire car in the meantime and a cheeky few grand for a whiplash claim.
I, of course am joking.
And the speed limit reduced to 20 because it's now obviously a dangerous road.I, of course am joking.
djdestiny said:
Was leaving the A14 dual carriageway at Thrapston heading towards Corby and just as I got onto the slip road I spot a small black car coming towards me
Thankfully he didn't seem to be going very fast, so lots of flashing my lights and heading towards him carefully I managed to get him to stop.
It was a car full of OAP's, the driver seemed obvious when I explained where he was heading, so I got him turned round and heading in the right direction.
Could of been rather a different story had I of been 30 seconds later
Good man, as someone whose Grandfather was killed on the A14 by a less-than-observant pensioner, feel happy you've done a good job.Thankfully he didn't seem to be going very fast, so lots of flashing my lights and heading towards him carefully I managed to get him to stop.
It was a car full of OAP's, the driver seemed obvious when I explained where he was heading, so I got him turned round and heading in the right direction.
Could of been rather a different story had I of been 30 seconds later
My next step would have been to take down their number plate and report them to the local constabulary. Clearly, they should not have their licence.
I once saw a woman driving on the A14 with one tyre completely gone, two kids in the back, she was smoking, doing 15mph, not exiting when available. Just kept going until the car packed up. Madness.
This happened to me and my mate whilst coming off the A1. The sliproad splits into two lanes going either left or right so there are central road markings on the road. This could potentially explain why the person thought they could go the wrong way onto the slip road.
So my mate who was driving straddles the centre of the slip road with the hazard lights on to warn people behind us. After much flashing the car stops and we have this weird stand off for a few seconds before the person realises what's going on and does a hasty three point turn back the right way. Mental.
So my mate who was driving straddles the centre of the slip road with the hazard lights on to warn people behind us. After much flashing the car stops and we have this weird stand off for a few seconds before the person realises what's going on and does a hasty three point turn back the right way. Mental.
About four years ago, I was only 18 or 19 at the time, I was following an OAP down a slip road onto the A55 at Colwyn Bay...by the Vauxhall dealers for those who know it, heading towards Llandudno.
OAP for some reason decides he's gone the wrong way, pulls up, and tries to do a three point turn! It's a singe and slip road, so I pulled up right behind him and got out to warn him.
Turns out he was lost and confused. I suggested he followed me to the next exit where we could pull up and I could try to point him in the right direction.
Nice enough chap, was with his wife, I think they just got muddled up.
Once he pulled up, I established where he wanted to go. It was a street about four miles away. It was a bit complicated to get to from there, so I offered to drive him there in my car to show him the route, then take him back to his car where he could then follow me to his destination. May seem a bit overkill but I was worried that he really wasn't up to the drive on his own at that point. I wasn't in any hurry and to this day I consider it time well spent.
During the journey he just kept saying what a "kind young man" I was, and "what a lovely car you've got" (though I doubt he knew what it was to be honest). At one point he asked me what school I went to! Quite surreal.
I really don't think he should have been driving. Struck me as someone who normally only drives to the shops but had suddenly undertaken a longer journey for the first time in ages.
OAP for some reason decides he's gone the wrong way, pulls up, and tries to do a three point turn! It's a singe and slip road, so I pulled up right behind him and got out to warn him.
Turns out he was lost and confused. I suggested he followed me to the next exit where we could pull up and I could try to point him in the right direction.
Nice enough chap, was with his wife, I think they just got muddled up.
Once he pulled up, I established where he wanted to go. It was a street about four miles away. It was a bit complicated to get to from there, so I offered to drive him there in my car to show him the route, then take him back to his car where he could then follow me to his destination. May seem a bit overkill but I was worried that he really wasn't up to the drive on his own at that point. I wasn't in any hurry and to this day I consider it time well spent.
During the journey he just kept saying what a "kind young man" I was, and "what a lovely car you've got" (though I doubt he knew what it was to be honest). At one point he asked me what school I went to! Quite surreal.
I really don't think he should have been driving. Struck me as someone who normally only drives to the shops but had suddenly undertaken a longer journey for the first time in ages.
Edited by zarjaz1991 on Sunday 28th December 17:23
Edited by zarjaz1991 on Sunday 28th December 17:24
zeduffman said:
Older drivers have experience though. It makes them safer drivers than you or I.
In the case of the chap in my story, I'd have to disagree. He was a thoroughly nice bloke but I'm afraid he shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car.
It's very sad actually. But it would have been even sadder had he killed or injured someone, including potentially his own wife.
djdestiny said:
Was leaving the A14 dual carriageway at Thrapston heading towards Corby and just as I got onto the slip road I spot a small black car coming towards me
Thankfully he didn't seem to be going very fast, so lots of flashing my lights and heading towards him carefully I managed to get him to stop.
It was a car full of OAP's, the driver seemed obvious when I explained where he was heading, so I got him turned round and heading in the right direction.
Could of been rather a different story had I of been 30 seconds later
Did he seem oblivious, or was it obvious?Thankfully he didn't seem to be going very fast, so lots of flashing my lights and heading towards him carefully I managed to get him to stop.
It was a car full of OAP's, the driver seemed obvious when I explained where he was heading, so I got him turned round and heading in the right direction.
Could of been rather a different story had I of been 30 seconds later
Well done that man!
To be fair to the old chap, the signage around there is pathetic and as the slip road is onto a roundabout you could be forgiven for turning left on a roundabout although it is quite a sharp left! After years of coming up that slip road to work it's amazing how many people missed the actual left to get on the A14 towards Thrapston, went around the roundabout and then turned right.
To be fair to the old chap, the signage around there is pathetic and as the slip road is onto a roundabout you could be forgiven for turning left on a roundabout although it is quite a sharp left! After years of coming up that slip road to work it's amazing how many people missed the actual left to get on the A14 towards Thrapston, went around the roundabout and then turned right.
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