Good driving thread...
Discussion
Now, I'm just trying to make this place a little more positive as it seems to me many only post when they are pissed off about something, so I thought of start a good driving thread where we can think about the positives we experience every day. So, today alone-
Courteous driver of a large pick up who flashed and let me out of my space this morning @07.00
Driver of a big eight wheeled crane that was fair flying along the dual carriageway at what seemed like 50mph but surely could have been but was so aware of his vehicle at roundabouts, leaving loads of space for others as he hugged the far away radius as much as possible. Very thoughtful.
Driver of a Volvo xc40 who I flashed out of a slip road and indicated to show I was moving over, who then flashed his lights in thanks after I passed him and briefly put on his emergency flashers when he passed me. This is something that many don't bother doing when I have let them out, although EVERYONE in my town thus far indicated their thanks with a hand wave or brief light flash.
Bus driver who sat patiently and put on his emergency lights after I let him out of bus stop. Brief wave out of window too.
....and that was all before 07.35.
Oh, one last mention, older Saab that absolutely flew along the dual carriageway yesterday afternoon, must have been doing 100mph or nearly, lights on, fully focused, left plenty of space before cutting back in, indicated out to pass further cars. Solid driving.
Courteous driver of a large pick up who flashed and let me out of my space this morning @07.00
Driver of a big eight wheeled crane that was fair flying along the dual carriageway at what seemed like 50mph but surely could have been but was so aware of his vehicle at roundabouts, leaving loads of space for others as he hugged the far away radius as much as possible. Very thoughtful.
Driver of a Volvo xc40 who I flashed out of a slip road and indicated to show I was moving over, who then flashed his lights in thanks after I passed him and briefly put on his emergency flashers when he passed me. This is something that many don't bother doing when I have let them out, although EVERYONE in my town thus far indicated their thanks with a hand wave or brief light flash.
Bus driver who sat patiently and put on his emergency lights after I let him out of bus stop. Brief wave out of window too.
....and that was all before 07.35.
Oh, one last mention, older Saab that absolutely flew along the dual carriageway yesterday afternoon, must have been doing 100mph or nearly, lights on, fully focused, left plenty of space before cutting back in, indicated out to pass further cars. Solid driving.
braddo said:
Happy Friday 
Contrary to the stereotype, there is loads of considerate driving in London. In my neck of the woods it is always common that there is give and take on residential streets that are too narrow for 2 (modern) cars to pass each other, and waves given in acknowledgement. Visitors from Australia comment on how polite the driving is compared to the regional cities they're from!
Brilliant, let's bring some positivity to this forum!!! Contrary to the stereotype, there is loads of considerate driving in London. In my neck of the woods it is always common that there is give and take on residential streets that are too narrow for 2 (modern) cars to pass each other, and waves given in acknowledgement. Visitors from Australia comment on how polite the driving is compared to the regional cities they're from!
I'd forgotten this one...I've now seen a very nice looking bog standard blue Pug 106 Rallye (or replica, I'm not enough of a beard, but it has correct wheels, decals etc, looks tiny, petite, almost has a frailty that belies its name) driven immaculately by a young lad, looks around 20, maybe few years either way. Sat behind him on dual the other day, attentive, used indicators, straightlined a few empty from every angle, well sighted roundabouts; now THAT will set off a few twitchers, and they let me through into my space a few days ago. Nice car, well driven, young generation.
Similarly sat behind a well driven Fiesta on a twisty Angus road yesterday afternoon. Driver rarely above 60mph but rarely touched brakes, clearly knew road very well, no sudden changes of mind, smooth through corners, got to Dundee and saw it was driven by a young girl with her friend in the passenger seat.
Similarly sat behind a well driven Fiesta on a twisty Angus road yesterday afternoon. Driver rarely above 60mph but rarely touched brakes, clearly knew road very well, no sudden changes of mind, smooth through corners, got to Dundee and saw it was driven by a young girl with her friend in the passenger seat.
Pica-Pica said:
I agree about the positivity. But in the OP, that is normal driving around my way.
Mine too, but it's like in most workplaces and classrooms,, the only behaviour that gets picked up on is negative behaviour, I had just hoped others might join me in recognising and identifying the positive...and they have!! Have a wonderful day all. Peace and love, gbn xWas delayed a few minutes on way to the gym this moring, which is bang in the middle of an industrial estate, by an HGV driver reversing into a small yard and up to a loading bay. Not a moments hesitation, inches clearance each way, incredible control of such a big machine. Yes, I know its their job but I find it difficult reversing a small trailer at times! These guys and girls are incredible drivers, aren't they?
Fella tanking along in an older Focus tonight, knew where all the 'hidden' openings were as he slowed for them judging by his brake points and he still let traffic out, including me, by flashing them out to pass slower drivers. Good, aware fast driving. Must have left the stove on or something!!
On way to work this morning, Dual carriageway with a few roads joining it, black Audi suv of some flavour comes round bend onto slip road, I can't move over so flash him out as there is time and zero hesitation they are out and up to nsl, quick flash of indicators to give thanks. Attentive, polite and assertive driving, well done.
v9 said:
Monkeylegend said:
That's because the vast majority of journeys are uneventful and pass without incident due to that attentive, positive driving.
Those who continually report about bad driving all around them should maybe ask the question "what or who is the common denominator?"
This is, of course, very true. I remember a police instructor I did a course with a few years ago (Rapid Training I think) saying the best road drivers get from A to B quickly and safely and with nobody noticing their journey. Those who continually report about bad driving all around them should maybe ask the question "what or who is the common denominator?"
There, that'll go down well.....
Thanks to the driver of the council van who flashed and let me out of a parking space outside my work today. Thanks also to the person this morning who was coming up behind me rather quickly but slowed and flashed me out because they saw a tractor pull out a good bit further up the road. They'd have easily been past before I had to pull out. Very courteous
All the drivers I encountered over a weekends driving last week, taking in the tourist route from Inverness down through Granton on Spey, Tomintoul, Cockbridge, Braemar, Glenshee etc. Did not see a badly driven vehicle on these challenging roads, including many VW Transporters absolutely flying along. Those needing past hung back until I could safely pull in or indicate a safe pass, and those I needed to pass were compliant and polite. Great road for getting buzzed by big bikes, some of the sounds were brilliant..
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