The "Sh*t Driving Caught On Cam" Thread Vol 3

[Vipers]

mickmcpaddy said:

Why should horses get special treatment? if I decide to walk down the middle of a narrow 60mph country lane should I really expect all the car and van drivers to slow right down and pass me ultra carefully. If I did that I would fully expect to be either run over, punched or at the very least called a lot of nasty names.

Are you for real. I hope you treat cyclist with a bit of respect, and the next you time you or anybody decides to zip around those counry lanes which are 60 MAX of course, but its not a target, be careful if you come across a cow in the road, they make a mess of your car.

[Vipers]

Triumph Man said:

Dave Hedgehog said:

FreeLitres said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf4nXCF1kdw

First!

Should retitle cam driver crosses double solid while lines after lack of anticipation of other road users

At that roundabout it is accepted that you take the left lane for the 3rd exit as there is so little merge space beyond. However stopping was idiotic

Whilst I would agree, he should have been indicating right, shouldnt he? then chop to a left indicator when he passes the last exit on his left?

I have looked quite a few times and cant make out a right indicator.

Edited by Vipers on Thursday 26th October 18:49

[Stickyfinger]

Bennet said:

Stickyfinger said:

mickmcpaddy said:

Why should horses get special treatment? if I decide to walk down the middle of a narrow 60mph country lane should I really expect all the car and van drivers to slow right down and pass me ultra carefully. If I did that I would fully expect to be either run over, punched or at the very least called a lot of nasty names.

Schools out..................

Humour me. What's the actual answer to that question?

What am I, your personal Highway Code booklet ?

Do yourself a favour and just read your copy

[stiII_I_undomyseatbelts]

Stickyfinger said:

Bennet said:

Stickyfinger said:

mickmcpaddy said:

Why should horses get special treatment? if I decide to walk down the middle of a narrow 60mph country lane should I really expect all the car and van drivers to slow right down and pass me ultra carefully. If I did that I would fully expect to be either run over, punched or at the very least called a lot of nasty names.

Schools out..................

Humour me. What's the actual answer to that question?

What am I, your personal Highway Code booklet ?

Do yourself a favour and just read your copy

HC said:

Rule 2

If there is no pavement, keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic. You should take extra care and

be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in poor light
keep close to the side of the road.

It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you. Cross back after the bend

Where does the HC suggest that it's OK to carelessly walk in the middle of a narrow lane expecting others to bow down to your presence rather than than being careful, responsible for your own actions and on the lookout. Or did you get your copy of HC off ebay?

[Bennet]

Stickyfinger said:

Bennet said:

Stickyfinger said:

mickmcpaddy said:

Why should horses get special treatment? if I decide to walk down the middle of a narrow 60mph country lane should I really expect all the car and van drivers to slow right down and pass me ultra carefully. If I did that I would fully expect to be either run over, punched or at the very least called a lot of nasty names.

Schools out..................

Humour me. What's the actual answer to that question?

What am I, your personal Highway Code booklet ?

Do yourself a favour and just read your copy

To save you having to come up with an intelligent response I googled it. The answer boils down to "we like really horses and we're allowed to do it", with a side helping of "The roads are for everyone's use, not just cars" which I think falls under the definition of 'begging the question'.

[mac96]

hyphen said:

Oldandslow said:

mac96 said:

horse are unpredictable and inexperienced riders have to start somewhere.

How about in a field?

Horses are fine on the road, but if learning then they should be in a field/forest park type environment to start with, falling off a horse can cause very serious injuries.

Absolutely- start in a field.
Nevertheless the new rider has eventually to go on the road for the first time. The one you are passing might be that first time rider.

[stiII_I_undomyseatbelts]

mac96 said:

Nevertheless the new rider has eventually to go on the road for the first time.

I didn't realise that they HAVE to do it. That changes everything.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Push bike and a hill with a dangerous overtake..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asq8vCo0Blo

[Stickyfinger]

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

I didn't realise that they HAVE to do it. That changes everything.

How do they get from one field to the other, or back to the stables ?

[poing]

Stickyfinger said:

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

I didn't realise that they HAVE to do it. That changes everything.

How do they get from one field to the other, or back to the stables ?

In a bread roll?

[stiII_I_undomyseatbelts]

Stickyfinger said:

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

I didn't realise that they HAVE to do it. That changes everything.

How do they get from one field to the other, or back to the stables ?

Let's hope one of them joins the conversation and provides you with an answer to your question. Not sure how that relates to my point though, since you've quoted it. There is no must or have to. They want to/fancy doing it. If a horse is not roadworthy and a rider feels that they aren't capable of controlling it it shouldn't be on a road.

[Stickyfinger]

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

Let's hope one of them joins the conversation and provides you with an answer to your question. Not sure how that relates to my point though, since you've quoted it. There is no must or have to. They want to/fancy doing it. If a horse is not roadworthy and a rider feels that they aren't capable of controlling it it shouldn't be on a road.

Is the same correct for the driver then....you know, the one driving at an inappropriate and dangerous speed near another road user ?

[stiII_I_undomyseatbelts]

Stickyfinger said:

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

Let's hope one of them joins the conversation and provides you with an answer to your question. Not sure how that relates to my point though, since you've quoted it. There is no must or have to. They want to/fancy doing it. If a horse is not roadworthy and a rider feels that they aren't capable of controlling it it shouldn't be on a road.

Is the same correct for the driver then....you know, the one driving at an inappropriate and dangerous speed near another road user ?

Of course. Still, we've not had an answer as to what an inappropriate and dangerous speed is when one deals with horses. Since there is no such speed and it all depends on how messed up the horse is - it can be anything from 1 to 100 mph. Which is the real issue here. A horse that can't be controlled should not be on a road.

[Stickyfinger]

I would say (like to be given) about 5-10mph, with a wide clearance.

A driver who tries to frighten a horse should not be on the road ?

[stiII_I_undomyseatbelts]

Stickyfinger said:

I would say (like to be given) about 5-10mph, with a wide clearance.

A driver who tries to frighten a horse should not be on the road ?

Of course, but the essence of the issue here is the general ridiculousness of expectations from horse riders. I've encountered fewer riders who are exceptionally understanding and don't get upset easily than those who, regardless of what the car drivers do, behave like car drivers are out there to upset their babies. I even had a wker once getting upset over me sneezing while I was passing his horse with open sunroof. Come on, if the horse is that unstable it should remain in a stable.

[Stickyfinger]

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

Of course,

More car drivers than riders off the road then ?......you going to be one of them as it seems you , having encountered so many, still need to ask speed/distance to pass ...........

Stable/unstable....very good

[stiII_I_undomyseatbelts]

Stickyfinger said:

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

Of course,

More car drivers than riders off the road then ?......you going to be one of them as it seems you , having encountered so many, still need to ask speed/distance to pass ...........

Stable/unstable....very good

No, that totally makes sense.

[Stickyfinger]

stiII_I_undomyseatbelts said:

Now that totally makes sense.

You missed a W and added a comma

so FTFY

[robbiekhan]

Stickyfinger said:

WAY WAY to high a speed to pass a horse. Driver is a twonk.

News, not really as way to many drivers do this, educational, Yes....unless drivers like you say ..."piff, hardly a problem "

Edited by Stickyfinger on Thursday 26th October 12:49

I got shouted at by a horse rider once because my brakes were squeaking as I slowly went past.

You really can't win with some people.

[Mojooo]

What do the experts make of 2.27

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk_5rsPzd3g