Roundabouts, brain dead twonks and perfect timing.

[Waugh-terfall]

I've just narrowly avoided a head on collision with an old Honda on this roundabout: http://g.co/maps/dyytf

I came from where the camera is, stopped at the line as a car was coming around which then takes the exit before me without indicating. I see it's safe to go but clock this red Civic coming towards the roundabout from the left (Castle Street), I proceed, however the Civic then swerves right and straight at me, I hit the brakes and turn left and he sails past me and finds himself face to face with the Police van which had just come around from the right as it switched on the blues. What. The. f**k?! So glad the law arrived at the right time! Assume he was drunk or something.

Anyone else come across such fkwittery?

[Baryonyx]

Nothing that daft, but I have recently witnessed a Mondeo going hell for leather on a roundabout/dual carriageway route, swiping lane changes and displaying the body control of an elepahnt. In the end, I chose a spot and overtook him, resolving to get out of his way as soon as possible to avoid him clattering me.

[twazzock]

Hip recital fella.

[Codswallop]

Baryonyx said:

Nothing that daft, but I have recently witnessed a Mondeo going hell for leather on a roundabout/dual carriageway route, swiping lane changes and displaying the body control of an elepahnt. In the end, I chose a spot and overtook him, resolving to get out of his way as soon as possible to avoid him clattering me.

You chose to overtake someone driving that badly/ dangerously?

Personally, I prefer to keep idiots were I can see them and react to them (ie. in front of me), rather than risk being taken up the rear by one of them.

[Waugh-terfall]

twazzock said:

Hip recital fella.

I anticipated such a quip.

Codswallop said:

Baryonyx said:

Nothing that daft, but I have recently witnessed a Mondeo going hell for leather on a roundabout/dual carriageway route, swiping lane changes and displaying the body control of an elepahnt. In the end, I chose a spot and overtook him, resolving to get out of his way as soon as possible to avoid him clattering me.

You chose to overtake someone driving that badly/ dangerously?

Personally, I prefer to keep idiots were I can see them and react to them (ie. in front of me), rather than risk being taken up the rear by one of them.

This was my thinking. Think I'd have hung back.

[rockandrollmark]

I live in Milton Keynes. The driving described is par for the course 'round here.

[B'stard Child]

Have to be very careful with roundabouts where I live - large American Airbase nearby - regular turnover of US staff - roundabouts - yeah they really get them............

Not

[C2james]

I bought some petrol earlier and turned out of the station and saw a car coming a bit too late, which was my fault but the person didn't even bother to slow down they just kept on coming towards me.

[Baryonyx]

Codswallop said:

You chose to overtake someone driving that badly/ dangerously?

Personally, I prefer to keep idiots were I can see them and react to them (ie. in front of me), rather than risk being taken up the rear by one of them.

I could have hung right back, but his driving was very variable. At some points, he was backed off and at other points he was looking to make aggressive progress. I wasn't sure he knew where he was going, as he seemed somewhat indecisive at times and then quite determined at others. I considered the distance between our cars and my route home (a fairly quiet one) and thought I'd be better off putting him out of the picture completely, with a swift overtake. Had I been in a slower car, I'd have probably hung back too as the opportunity to safely pass and disappear into the night would probably have not presented itself!

[Jandywa]

Some absolute testicle chinned bellend decided that the correct lane to take the 4th exit on a 3 lane roundabout was the left most lane. upon realising their fkwittery then decided to cut straight across the roundabout missing my front wing by a gnats pube to the 3rd lane. I pretty much punched my horn through the steering wheel. It was a freelander aswell, so its not like they were even going to make it to their destination without having to stop for a new head gasket. wkers.