Turning right into a minor road

[Ranger 6]

R_U_LOCAL said:

I was trying to think of an in-depth and detailed answer to your question, but I think this...

vonhosen said:

Because they are numpties

Sums it up quite nicely.

What they /\/\/\/\/\/\ said.....

The end of the road where I live has suffered so many bumps and smashes from folks f*cking it up, there's now bollards and a divider to make sure they go down the right side of the road - sad, isn't it that concrete and kerbs are the last resort.

[WilliBetz]

henrycrun said:

Just an observation - why do so many drivers when turning right into a side road, cut across the white T (as they believe they are turning across an empty junction) - only to realise too late, that a car is approaching from the side road ?

Having then dialled in too much right lock, they then have to wind it off rapidly in order to avoid the other vehicle (now waiting) and then wind it back on, ie swerve around their front and risk a crashing of offside wings.

I guess none of us were taught to drive like this, but there are a few local roads where I see it every day. Is there anything in the HC about this ?

On the basis that it's helpful to understand why other motorists do what they do, I'd suggest

1. They don't want to stop on the main road. It's hazardous and inconveniences following traffic. So they may be looking to turn without stopping, hoping to take advantage of a slim gap in the opposing traffic. Turning early and wide enables them to carry more pace, and take advantage of a gap in opposing traffic, at the expense of cutting the T.

2. It's generally accepted that we steer with our eyes. If the motorist gets an early view into the road into which they want to turn, they are then likely to steer early and cut the T.

[Nic Jones]

vonhosen said:

Because they are numpties

Got it in one. Tosspots the lot of 'em.

[Hooli]

well said von.

are they same numpties who always enter a roundabout in the righthand land & leave in the lefthand lane to go straight on down a dual carriageway? i just about sick of avoiding these retards, you get queues of them doing it because they are too dumb to turn the sodding wheel at right time by the right amount.

[Vipers]

Hooli said:

well said von.

are they same numpties who always enter a roundabout in the righthand land & leave in the lefthand lane to go straight on down a dual carriageway? i just about sick of avoiding these retards, you get queues of them doing it because they are too dumb to turn the sodding wheel at right time by the right amount.

Worse still are those who enter in the left hand lane to a roundabout, (you in the right-dual carriageway both sides of the roundabout), they and you are both going straight over, and they decide the best route (for them), is just drive straight on, not bothering to stay in the inside lane, thus cutting you up in the process.....

[TripleS]

Vipers said:

Hooli said:

well said von.

are they same numpties who always enter a roundabout in the righthand land & leave in the lefthand lane to go straight on down a dual carriageway? i just about sick of avoiding these retards, you get queues of them doing it because they are too dumb to turn the sodding wheel at right time by the right amount.

Worse still are those who enter in the left hand lane to a roundabout, (you in the right-dual carriageway both sides of the roundabout), they and you are both going straight over, and they decide the best route (for them), is just drive straight on, not bothering to stay in the inside lane, thus cutting you up in the process.....

I don't see what's wrong with straightening your line through a roundabout, so long as no inconvenience or concern is caused to anybody else. If you've got the road to yourself it makes sense to do it. From what I can gather, some advanced driving bodies teach you to do this.

BTW, I know it's not always easy to do this, but it is prudent to try and avoid being alongside other vehicles on a roundabout.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

[Vipers]

TripleS said:

Vipers said:

Hooli said:

well said von.

are they same numpties who always enter a roundabout in the righthand land & leave in the lefthand lane to go straight on down a dual carriageway? i just about sick of avoiding these retards, you get queues of them doing it because they are too dumb to turn the sodding wheel at right time by the right amount.

Worse still are those who enter in the left hand lane to a roundabout, (you in the right-dual carriageway both sides of the roundabout), they and you are both going straight over, and they decide the best route (for them), is just drive straight on, not bothering to stay in the inside lane, thus cutting you up in the process.....

I don't see what's wrong with straightening your line through a roundabout, so long as no inconvenience or concern is caused to anybody else. If you've got the road to yourself it makes sense to do it. From what I can gather, some advanced driving bodies teach you to do this.

BTW, I know it's not always easy to do this, but it is prudent to try and avoid being alongside other vehicles on a roundabout.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

Dave, what I meant was when you and another driver are at the entrance to the roundabout, both going straight across, the guy on the inside drives straight over, entering your lane in front of you causing you to have to brake sharply, instead of steering around the curvature of the roundabout, if you have the road to your self as you say, no probs, I have had drivers do this to me on a number of occasions now. Had one guy do this on two consecutive roundabouts once,