Should I name and shame local firm about poor driving?
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This afternoon returning from Exeter I approached a roundabout in the RH lane signalling right to make a right hand turn. A very large lorry coming towards the roundabout from the opposite direction, drove onto the roundabout while I was on it and forced me to stop while he went across it. He gave me a wave, which I can't decide was an acknowledgement or sarcasm.
(If you think of the points of the compass, I entered the roundabout from South to exit at East, while the lorry entered at North to exit at South.)
I've got the lorry's number and I know its a local firm, so I can email the transport manager and dob the driver in , or I can tweet a complaint. I can't decide whether to or not, it wasn't anything more than irritating really although it was poor driving from a so-called professional driver.
I open it to the PH massive for debate
(If you think of the points of the compass, I entered the roundabout from South to exit at East, while the lorry entered at North to exit at South.)
I've got the lorry's number and I know its a local firm, so I can email the transport manager and dob the driver in , or I can tweet a complaint. I can't decide whether to or not, it wasn't anything more than irritating really although it was poor driving from a so-called professional driver.
I open it to the PH massive for debate
Paul Dishman said:
This afternoon returning from Exeter I approached a roundabout in the RH lane signalling right to make a right hand turn. A very large lorry coming towards the roundabout from the opposite direction, drove onto the roundabout while I was on it and forced me to stop while he went across it. He gave me a wave, which I can't decide was an acknowledgement or sarcasm.
(If you think of the points of the compass, I entered the roundabout from South to exit at East, while the lorry entered at North to exit at South.)
I've got the lorry's number and I know its a local firm, so I can email the transport manager and dob the driver in , or I can tweet a complaint. I can't decide whether to or not, it wasn't anything more than irritating really although it was poor driving from a so-called professional driver.
I open it to the PH massive for debate
Quoted 'cos...(If you think of the points of the compass, I entered the roundabout from South to exit at East, while the lorry entered at North to exit at South.)
I've got the lorry's number and I know its a local firm, so I can email the transport manager and dob the driver in , or I can tweet a complaint. I can't decide whether to or not, it wasn't anything more than irritating really although it was poor driving from a so-called professional driver.
I open it to the PH massive for debate
My take on it - FF'sS move on with your life. You write that it "wasn't anything more than irritating..." and yet you're thinking of contacting the driver's manager! Dear god, how did we reach this pathetic state...
Paul Dishman said:
This is PH, a place for debate. Just starting a conversation, you don't have to join in if you don't want to
I did want to join in. I wanted to try and understand why you would need to get advice on this "issue". All seems rather petty to me, but your call I guess.(Feel free to report me if you like, I can tell you like doing so)
Riley Blue said:
Paul Dishman said:
This afternoon returning from Exeter I approached a roundabout in the RH lane signalling right to make a right hand turn. A very large lorry coming towards the roundabout from the opposite direction, drove onto the roundabout while I was on it and forced me to stop while he went across it. He gave me a wave, which I can't decide was an acknowledgement or sarcasm.
(If you think of the points of the compass, I entered the roundabout from South to exit at East, while the lorry entered at North to exit at South.)
I've got the lorry's number and I know its a local firm, so I can email the transport manager and dob the driver in , or I can tweet a complaint. I can't decide whether to or not, it wasn't anything more than irritating really although it was poor driving from a so-called professional driver.
I open it to the PH massive for debate
Quoted 'cos...(If you think of the points of the compass, I entered the roundabout from South to exit at East, while the lorry entered at North to exit at South.)
I've got the lorry's number and I know its a local firm, so I can email the transport manager and dob the driver in , or I can tweet a complaint. I can't decide whether to or not, it wasn't anything more than irritating really although it was poor driving from a so-called professional driver.
I open it to the PH massive for debate
My take on it - FF'sS move on with your life. You write that it "wasn't anything more than irritating..." and yet you're thinking of contacting the driver's manager! Dear god, how did we reach this pathetic state...
Paul Dishman said:
TooMany2cvs said:
He made a very minor cock up, which inconvenienced you for two seconds. He apologised. Nobody's dead.
I'm inclined to agree, although I was distinctly unimpressed by having to make an emergency stop in the middle of a roundabout.You didn't notice him not slowing as he approached the roundabout.
TooMany2cvs said:
Paul Dishman said:
TooMany2cvs said:
He made a very minor cock up, which inconvenienced you for two seconds. He apologised. Nobody's dead.
I'm inclined to agree, although I was distinctly unimpressed by having to make an emergency stop in the middle of a roundabout.You didn't notice him not slowing as he approached the roundabout.
Paul Dishman said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Paul Dishman said:
TooMany2cvs said:
He made a very minor cock up, which inconvenienced you for two seconds. He apologised. Nobody's dead.
I'm inclined to agree, although I was distinctly unimpressed by having to make an emergency stop in the middle of a roundabout.You didn't notice him not slowing as he approached the roundabout.
TooMany2cvs said:
Paul Dishman said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Paul Dishman said:
TooMany2cvs said:
He made a very minor cock up, which inconvenienced you for two seconds. He apologised. Nobody's dead.
I'm inclined to agree, although I was distinctly unimpressed by having to make an emergency stop in the middle of a roundabout.You didn't notice him not slowing as he approached the roundabout.
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: I wouldn't for what sounds like a cock-up because that could be any one of us.
If I felt they were driving aggressively to the point where they were a danger to other road users I'd consider it, though I've never done it, but for a mistake, just move on IMO.
I've never reported anyone either. I'm inclined to think that he made a mistake and chalk it down to experience.If I felt they were driving aggressively to the point where they were a danger to other road users I'd consider it, though I've never done it, but for a mistake, just move on IMO.
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