One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 4
Discussion
nonsequitur said:
Yet another PHer receiving a kicking for expressing an opinion. If you disagree with said opinion then at least put forward your own views in response. Ranting insults achieves nothing. So what do you think Mr. Trump?
It really does concern me that people think it's OK to drive with such poor eyesight. I mean I have to share the road with them.I was behind an Audi SUV last night, arguably the worst offender to the "waahhhhh brake lights are blinding me" and it didn't cause a blink (Corneal) reflex. Oncoming headlights were significantly brighter (and even then, very few caused a blink reflex).
If you find the brake lights too bright, I cant imagine how you can drive safely at dawn or dusk (and wearing sunglasses at this time is incredibly stupid due to the contrast between light and dark areas).
So either the "waahhhhh brake lights are blinding me" need to admit that they're moaning about a non-issue and brake lights are not too bright, or they need to admit that their eyesight is not good enough to drive.
Cliftonite said:
nonsequitur said:
TopTrump said:
lunaunderscores said:
People in traffic queues, at lights, junctions etc. who keep the brake pedal depressed. Really annoying especially this time of year having bright brake lights shining in your face - especially from SUV's. Haven't people heard of handbrakes ?
Really pathetic this. Not only is your problem with this benign, the fact that you felt the need to post makes you a tedious, narrow minded, pathetic little man.It has!
nonsequitur said:
Zetec-S said:
lots of people said:
lots of stuff about licence/license, eyesight, brake lights
t again indeed. Not putting it in neutral that is fking stupid. Increases the likelihood of accidentally leaving it in reverse and mounting the bonnet of the car behind. Equally not leaving it in D with the handbrake on as the car is just fighting itself and many handbrakes on cars older than a few years are maybe not strong enough to hold it anyway. Many stop/start systems on autos don't work unless you hold the footbrake. The answer is a brake-hold function on the car but many, mine included, still don't have it. Zetec-S said:
2 for the price of 1 this morning 
Knob number 2 goes to the Berlingo in front of me. Bus turns off and a few minutes later the road opens up. Mrs Berlingo decides 40 in a NSL is plenty, so as I go for a nice safe overtake she decides to veer across the road in front of me. fking . And turn your bloody lights on!!! 
i did a speed awareness course last night (81 in 70), and the first exercise was looking at pictures on roads and putting down what the speed limit was and what you think it should be.Knob number 2 goes to the Berlingo in front of me. Bus turns off and a few minutes later the road opens up. Mrs Berlingo decides 40 in a NSL is plenty, so as I go for a nice safe overtake she decides to veer across the road in front of me. f
king . And turn your bloody lights on!!! needless to say i got them all correct albeit they didn't agree with my belief that motorways should have a 80 limit. Anyway, on the country NSL road, the number of middle aged bints who went ooooh i never knew that, when the course runners confirmed the speed limits was eye opening.
lots of drivers seemingly have no idea what the NSL is so explains some, but not all of 40/50 dawdlers in 60 zones.
Personally i cant see the point in NSL signs...if there's a sign you may as well have the limit on it, it would help foreign drivers for a start who have no idea of NSL's and idiots who have forgotten. Im probably missing an obvious point for the retention of NSL signs and not having the actual limit stated, but if someone could enlighten me? I suppose if the limit is stated you need repeater signs whereas NSL i don't recall repeater signs.
Liquid Knight said:
Here's a top tip if you feel your handbrake isn't strong enough.
Come to rest as normal.
Push the brake pedal as hard as you can.
Use the handbrake to hold the brake pads/shoes in place instead of trying to use the hand lever to actuate them.
Release the brake pedal.
The handbrake will now have the same amount of force as the rear brakes under full load.
If your car moves after that you either had a major issue and should get your brakes looked at immediately or you have a separate handbrake to hydraulic brakes. Similar to the BMW disc/drum combination.
Come to rest as normal.
Push the brake pedal as hard as you can.
Use the handbrake to hold the brake pads/shoes in place instead of trying to use the hand lever to actuate them.
Release the brake pedal.
The handbrake will now have the same amount of force as the rear brakes under full load.
If your car moves after that you either had a major issue and should get your brakes looked at immediately or you have a separate handbrake to hydraulic brakes. Similar to the BMW disc/drum combination.
The world-class onanist in an Audi RS6 Abt estate who lumbered out of a side road onto the A10 near Royston this morning and bimbled up to 45, causing the train of traffic I was happily leading at 60 to brake. After about 30 seconds behind him, he then absolutely floors it, disappearing off at a speed somewhat in excess of 60mph.
Europa1 said:
The world-class onanist in an Audi RS6 Abt estate who lumbered out of a side road onto the A10 near Royston this morning and bimbled up to 45, causing the train of traffic I was happily leading at 60 to brake. After about 30 seconds behind him, he then absolutely floors it, disappearing off at a speed somewhat in excess of 60mph.
Give him a break! He was just completeing his phone call 
Liquid Knight said:
I get bonus PH points for remembering the Cadillac and Austin 7 surely? 
Okay back on topic.
I think we have established there are only two types of people who sit with their foot on the brake pedal at junctions, roundabouts or traffic lights.
1/ Those who are incapable. Left arm amputees for example or simply lack any higher brain function.
2/ Those who are inconsiderate.
Incapable or inconsiderate sitting with your foot on the brake pedal is as useful to other road users as having your front fog lights on at all times.
Next time I see it instead of thinking...
"What a pillock I should get out and show that person how to use a handbrake with their face".
...I'll should think...
"Awww! That driver only has one arm. Bless. If they lost that arm during military service; thank you".
...or simply...
"There's an idiot. I'd better give them more space".
Coincidentally I have observed that those who fail to us their handbrake at junctions tend to also fail to use any indicators which opens a new debate...
"Should drivers be retested every five years?"
....Or get off your high horse and stop judging everyone else perfectly acceptable behaviour?Okay back on topic.
I think we have established there are only two types of people who sit with their foot on the brake pedal at junctions, roundabouts or traffic lights.
1/ Those who are incapable. Left arm amputees for example or simply lack any higher brain function.
2/ Those who are inconsiderate.
Incapable or inconsiderate sitting with your foot on the brake pedal is as useful to other road users as having your front fog lights on at all times.
Next time I see it instead of thinking...
"What a pillock I should get out and show that person how to use a handbrake with their face".
...I'll should think...
"Awww! That driver only has one arm. Bless. If they lost that arm during military service; thank you".
...or simply...
"There's an idiot. I'd better give them more space".
Coincidentally I have observed that those who fail to us their handbrake at junctions tend to also fail to use any indicators which opens a new debate...
"Should drivers be retested every five years?"
Coincidentally I have observed that those who whinge about not using their parking brake when just stationary for a few moments tend to also be the ones sitting at 40mph in both 30 limits and 60 limits......
This has probably been covered a few times but worth mentioning again - People who fail to understand the concept of interior ventilation on cold and damp days. The amount of people i see driving about and on motorways, with all the windows fully steamed up (including the fronts) with a small peep hole wiped on each pane with their hands is staggering.
This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.
Cocks.
This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.
Cocks.
Nanook said:
J-Tuner said:
This has probably been covered a few times but worth mentioning again - People who fail to understand the concept of interior ventilation on cold and damp days. The amount of people i see driving about and on motorways, with all the windows fully steamed up (including the fronts) with a small peep hole wiped on each pane with their hands is staggering.
This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.
Cocks.
Was thinking about this yesterday on the M8, as I was passed by a Fiesta with a small clear area on the windscreen, with every other window steamed up.This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.
Cocks.
I really just wanted to follow them and explain! It doesn't need to be like that!
Ad nauseam on a weekly basis from October to April.
Ares said:
Nanook said:
J-Tuner said:
This has probably been covered a few times but worth mentioning again - People who fail to understand the concept of interior ventilation on cold and damp days. The amount of people i see driving about and on motorways, with all the windows fully steamed up (including the fronts) with a small peep hole wiped on each pane with their hands is staggering.
This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.
Cocks.
Was thinking about this yesterday on the M8, as I was passed by a Fiesta with a small clear area on the windscreen, with every other window steamed up.This is usually combined with no headlights on at night.
Cocks.
I really just wanted to follow them and explain! It doesn't need to be like that!
Ad nauseam on a weekly basis from October to April.
On the subject of brake lights, I followed a new Fiesta that had the brake lights on the entire ten minutes I was driving behind them. Either faulty electrics or somebody that has no clue how to drive an automatic.
Knob report: People who honk and flash their lights if you leave more than one car length between you and the car in front in traffic jams. Forgive me for preferring to creep along slowly rather than aggressively pulling away and immediately slamming the brakes on a second later when the stop start traffic inevitably stops again.
Knob report: People who honk and flash their lights if you leave more than one car length between you and the car in front in traffic jams. Forgive me for preferring to creep along slowly rather than aggressively pulling away and immediately slamming the brakes on a second later when the stop start traffic inevitably stops again.
theplayingmantis said:
my 65 yr old dad says that too! is it true though?!
Of course it is, pumping heat requires energy and you don't get that for nothing. The impact on economy is fairly small however, and probably barely measurable on a car with a large engine.Nanook said:
It is, but to a much lesser extent than it used to be.
Also you could say the same thing about your headlights, but when the conditions require it, you put them on anyway.
110 Watts for a pair of halogen lights, less than 0.2 bhp required. An aircon pump may need 2-3bhp (or more for a large car) when working hard.Also you could say the same thing about your headlights, but when the conditions require it, you put them on anyway.
Edited by Mr2Mike on Friday 16th November 15:07
fooby said:
Knob report: People who honk and flash their lights if you leave more than one car length between you and the car in front in traffic jams. Forgive me for preferring to creep along slowly rather than aggressively pulling away and immediately slamming the brakes on a second later when the stop start traffic inevitably stops again.
This came up a while ago. In traffic jams I always leave at least one and half car lengths between myself and whatever is directly in front. Because you do not know what is causing the traffic to build up.
If there's a collision or incident ahead you may need to move out of the way for the emergency services. When bumper to bumper that is problematic to near impossible. By leaving a gap I can personeuver and those behind me can as well.
"personeuver" instead of "maneuver" in case of extremist feminists.
Liquid Knight said:
fooby said:
Knob report: People who honk and flash their lights if you leave more than one car length between you and the car in front in traffic jams. Forgive me for preferring to creep along slowly rather than aggressively pulling away and immediately slamming the brakes on a second later when the stop start traffic inevitably stops again.
This came up a while ago. In traffic jams I always leave at least one and half car lengths between myself and whatever is directly in front. Because you do not know what is causing the traffic to build up.
If there's a collision or incident ahead you may need to move out of the way for the emergency services. When bumper to bumper that is problematic to near impossible. By leaving a gap I can personeuver and those behind me can as well.
"personeuver" instead of "maneuver" in case of extremist feminists.
theplayingmantis said:
Personally i cant see the point in NSL signs...if there's a sign you may as well have the limit on it, it would help foreign drivers for a start who have no idea of NSL's and idiots who have forgotten. Im probably missing an obvious point for the retention of NSL signs and not having the actual limit stated, but if someone could enlighten me? I suppose if the limit is stated you need repeater signs whereas NSL i don't recall repeater signs.
Maybe because the limit varies depending on the class of vehicle you are driving.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff