Do you ever 'self-police' the roads?

[Nickbrapp]

I bet you’re the sort of fool that blocks merge in turns aswell because you think it’s pushing in, when it’s clear it reduces traffic jams and travel times for everyone


Personally I couldn’t give a st if someone’s one car in front of me, it’s added no time to my journey, not affected me in any way and I have a no stress life.

Do you have a dash cam?

[jeremyh1]

soupdragon1 said:

But he's just been sent down the wrong motorway, not like he can do anything from there.

You said self policing we all know what that means
If you think your subjects are going to say I am very sorry and wont do it again you continue to think that

[jeremyh1]

Stu08 said:

I may as well ask.

What car do you drive that always allows you to out accelerate others?

A mock panda car

[soupdragon1]

Nickbrapp said:

I bet you’re the sort of fool that blocks merge in turns aswell because you think it’s pushing in, when it’s clear it reduces traffic jams and travel times for everyone

Do you have a dash cam?

No, on the contrary. I'll self police that too if I can. Turn about and if someone in front doesn't comply then I'll let 2 cars in to get back to where we should be. Honestly. People know the unwritten rules of the road, merge in turn and not deliberately cutting in the queue jump are well known rules.

[steve2]

Stu08 said:

I may as well ask.

What car do you drive that always allows you to out accelerate others?

ŵ

I reckon he drives a BMW X6

[soupdragon1]

Stu08 said:

I may as well ask.

What car do you drive that always allows you to out accelerate others?

Not really relevant. If a Ferrari is gonna do it, damn all I can do with my 190bhp, that's pretty clear.

[soupdragon1]

steve2 said:

Stu08 said:

I may as well ask.

What car do you drive that always allows you to out accelerate others?

?

I reckon he drives a BMW X6

X6 and a Volvo V90.

2 different pigeon holes for my alter-ego tendencies

[qska]

soupdragon1 said:

They end up going down several miles of motorway which ends at a big roundabout which is always log jammed. They have to negotiate that, drive all the way back to the start of the 4 lane motorway and start all over again. Minimum 15 mins extra journey time, in their efforts to save I minute. Nice to serve some justice to others sometimes.

Anyone else self police on the road?

Edited by soupdragon1 on Tuesday 22 May 18:29

[anonymous-user]

Yes.

[FlabbyMidgets]

I was on a dual carriageway last week. Traffic in lane 1, lane 2 flowing free. Megane came down lane 2 to behind me and tried slotting in. Corsa behind me was triggered, accelerating to close the gap and stop this megane joining. I left a gap and waved him in front of me. Corsa was enraged, hands going etc.

Anyway, why be a nob, just let them in. Also is it half term?

[accident]

i see people accelerate to try and stop me merging.
i just drop into the gap they just made behind them.

[jeremyh1]

soupdragon1 said:

No, on the contrary. I'll self police that too if I can. Turn about and if someone in front doesn't comply then I'll let 2 cars in to get back to where we should be. Honestly. People know the unwritten rules of the road, merge in turn and not deliberately cutting in the queue jump are well known rules.

I am being serious here
Unless you are confident you can handle yourself then stop doing it

Can you handle yourself ?
Have you ever
Played rugby ,boxed , caged fighting , football hooliganism and general agro because you are actually going out looking for trouble
So I hope you know your st if your getting into these situations

[Nickbrapp]

soupdragon1 said:

No, on the contrary. I'll self police that too if I can. Turn about and if someone in front doesn't comply then I'll let 2 cars in to get back to where we should be. Honestly. People know the unwritten rules of the road, merge in turn and not deliberately cutting in the queue jump are well known rules.

So you’re the reason we have “warning, drink May be hot” on coffee cups

[maffski]

soupdragon1 said:

I leave a very attractive gap, inviting them to cut in in a safe manner. But I drop a gear and sit bang in the optimum power band, ready to 'speed match' them. As they are about to pass me and take the big gap, I speed up. They soon realise I'm not letting them in and their plan is foiled.

I did something similar once. The other bloke trapped out in the wrong lane glaring at me and getting more annoyed every second.

Until I finally saw the Ambulance in my rear view mirror trying to make it's way up the blocked road, the Ambulance he'd been observant enough to see 30 seconds earlier.

I haven't done it again.

[soupdragon1]

FlabbyMidgets said:

I was on a dual carriageway last week. Traffic in lane 1, lane 2 flowing free. Megane came down lane 2 to behind me and tried slotting in. Corsa behind me was triggered, accelerating to close the gap and stop this megane joining. I left a gap and waved him in front of me. Corsa was enraged, hands going etc.

Anyway, why be a nob, just let them in. Also is it half term?

Its a valid point and at least it somewhat resembles a discussion. My view, rightly or wrongly, is that by encouraging serial queue jumpers like on this stretch of road, when the gap isn't there, they force a gap which can be quite dangerous. I do see your overall point though, let them in, nobody gets hurt, life goes on. But if people like you don't let them in, they are potentially going to cause an accident.

[Potatoes]

Literally, there is not 1 thing about what you said in the OP that is correct, smart, endearing, safe or reasonable.

[soupdragon1]

accident said:

i see people accelerate to try and stop me merging.
i just drop into the gap they just made behind them.

This isn't merging though, this is 2 different motorways side by side and then people changing last minute.

[Wacky Racer]

If you feel so strongly about policing the roads why don't you join the traffic cops?

You would get paid, and be able to drive a real Police car..

[FlabbyMidgets]

soupdragon1 said:

Its a valid point and at least it somewhat resembles a discussion. My view, rightly or wrongly, is that by encouraging serial queue jumpers like on this stretch of road, when the gap isn't there, they force a gap which can be quite dangerous. I do see your overall point though, let them in, nobody gets hurt, life goes on. But if people like you don't let them in, they are potentially going to cause an accident.

I understand for some it may be frustrating to have someone get in front of you, delaying your journey by a little etc, encouraging others to follow et Al. However it is impossible imo to stop this from happening. Some people will always try and get in front when a chance arises.
By actively stopping them like you describe is creating a situation for little reward. The person you are blocking could potentially be a loon (see the case where the elderly man was stabbed after a minor accident). If the person does keep going it may result in an accident, a claim on your name and increased insurance.
I don't see how it can be worth the risk, just let them in, I'm not saying you need to leave a massive gap but just don't actively block. It's not going to end well one day.

Can you see where I'm coming from?

[Jasandjules]

OP you sound like you are advertising that your standard of driving falls below that which we can expect of a reasonable driver..........