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Big bumps is a bit confusing old chap (thinking of well develope ladies?),
you do mean wizzard prangs don't you......
Yes, 260kph on german motorway, dickhead of a merc driver pushing and shoving so I let the tw@t through as I didn't want to get annoyed. He tries it on again, chappie in front slams on in panic, merc carves through two lanes and stops across my lane. My velocity now approx 160kph, and no way out apart from a gap into a lower lying field. Hedge took off another 60kph, and the half dozen rolls and end-over-ends took off the rest. Result? Audi a write-off, me a cut eyebrow (not a result of the rugby match I was coming from) and the merc driver 18 months solitary........
and a new car for me............ could have been nasty but the result of my safety course with Audi, other wise I'dve probably ploughed into the merc with dire consequences......
you do mean wizzard prangs don't you......
Yes, 260kph on german motorway, dickhead of a merc driver pushing and shoving so I let the tw@t through as I didn't want to get annoyed. He tries it on again, chappie in front slams on in panic, merc carves through two lanes and stops across my lane. My velocity now approx 160kph, and no way out apart from a gap into a lower lying field. Hedge took off another 60kph, and the half dozen rolls and end-over-ends took off the rest. Result? Audi a write-off, me a cut eyebrow (not a result of the rugby match I was coming from) and the merc driver 18 months solitary........
and a new car for me............ could have been nasty but the result of my safety course with Audi, other wise I'dve probably ploughed into the merc with dire consequences......
My housemate was driving me to the airport in my car and managed to put us backwards into the central reservation just coming up to Terminal 3. Probably about 60ish.
Didn't scare us at all really, as it was obvious what was going to happen. Then we managed to get a break in the traffic and limp it across to the hard shoulder to change the wheel which blew out as a result of the impact.
Didn't scare us at all really, as it was obvious what was going to happen. Then we managed to get a break in the traffic and limp it across to the hard shoulder to change the wheel which blew out as a result of the impact.
Hi Street,
Never had an accident myself, other than reversing in confined space (artic). About three years ago though, I was overtaken by a car on the A36 just south of Warminster. He had been itching to get past since he missed his opportunity on the relatively wide roads that by pass Warminster. He overtook at the very end of what was a reasonably wide road, I even pulled to the left to give him room. He pulled back in no more than 200 or 300 yards before a junction. As he accelerated away, a car at the junction decided it didn't want to wait for my artic, and the line of traffic behind it. The driver at the junction seemed to become fixated with me, and not the car between us. He pulled out with the approaching car less than 100 yards away. Amazingly the car that overtook me didn't react instantly (although I was already on the brakes), suddenly seemed to wake up, and then tried out his ABS. His speed before applying the brakes? approx 60-70 mph. His speed at impact???? less, but couldn't tell you !. He T boned the car pulling out, then span off down the road. The car coming out of the junction was banana shaped, with the single male occupant out cold. After establishing who needed help, and getting other motorists involved, emergency services called etc etc, I used my truck to create a safe area. Luckily a nurse stopped and took over the unconscious driver, while I tried to calm the other guy, who had gone into shock. Old Bill turned up along with two ambulances, and several fire brigade units. Luckily both drivers were ok...although very shaken!. I made a statement, had a nice thank you from the hairy arsed MPC (HUGE bugger with loads of facial hair!) LOL, and when the road was cleared pootled off.
First time I've actually been behind the vehicle involved, but do see prangs all the time.
One other one, saw a load of sheet metal fly off the back of another truck, take off, then land across 3 lanes of the M5. Myself and another driver blocked all lanes, slowed em down, then helped the trafpol who just happened along in the opposite direction remove them. As we got out of the cab to shift them, a car that was stuck in front of us decided he couldn't wait, and in front of the trafpol, drove right over the top of the corrugated sheets !! tw@!!!
Phil
Never had an accident myself, other than reversing in confined space (artic). About three years ago though, I was overtaken by a car on the A36 just south of Warminster. He had been itching to get past since he missed his opportunity on the relatively wide roads that by pass Warminster. He overtook at the very end of what was a reasonably wide road, I even pulled to the left to give him room. He pulled back in no more than 200 or 300 yards before a junction. As he accelerated away, a car at the junction decided it didn't want to wait for my artic, and the line of traffic behind it. The driver at the junction seemed to become fixated with me, and not the car between us. He pulled out with the approaching car less than 100 yards away. Amazingly the car that overtook me didn't react instantly (although I was already on the brakes), suddenly seemed to wake up, and then tried out his ABS. His speed before applying the brakes? approx 60-70 mph. His speed at impact???? less, but couldn't tell you !. He T boned the car pulling out, then span off down the road. The car coming out of the junction was banana shaped, with the single male occupant out cold. After establishing who needed help, and getting other motorists involved, emergency services called etc etc, I used my truck to create a safe area. Luckily a nurse stopped and took over the unconscious driver, while I tried to calm the other guy, who had gone into shock. Old Bill turned up along with two ambulances, and several fire brigade units. Luckily both drivers were ok...although very shaken!. I made a statement, had a nice thank you from the hairy arsed MPC (HUGE bugger with loads of facial hair!) LOL, and when the road was cleared pootled off.
First time I've actually been behind the vehicle involved, but do see prangs all the time.
One other one, saw a load of sheet metal fly off the back of another truck, take off, then land across 3 lanes of the M5. Myself and another driver blocked all lanes, slowed em down, then helped the trafpol who just happened along in the opposite direction remove them. As we got out of the cab to shift them, a car that was stuck in front of us decided he couldn't wait, and in front of the trafpol, drove right over the top of the corrugated sheets !! tw@!!!
Phil
Went out in Cardiff as a passenger in a mates mitsubishi colt thingy turbo. I'm looking in playing with the newly fitted stero when my mate locks up and exclaims Jesus....
I have the following memory sequence:
1) road has red feista turning right accross the front of us, no space on the right and a metro waiting to pull out on the left to go left. We are a litlle way off about 40mph. roads wet.
2) image of Feista still blockig the road(hasn't moved much) and our speed still about 25-35mph. feista about 4foot from front of car.
3) V Loud bang rotating strret lights etc.
4) looking over a mangled bonnet back up the road about 70 odd yards. Feista had had the side caved in by about 10inch luckaly no passenger. It had spun round bouced off the metro and made it onto the pavement.
The upshot was the OAP driving the feista shouldn't have been on the road. Her first comment was I didn't see you at all( 100-200 straight clear yards before the turn, no parked cars, nice wide road and we had dipped headlights on...) He rnext comment was I CAN@T BELEIVE THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. The feista was brand new and a replacement for one she wrote off two weeks previously doing the same thing......
No one hurt though...
I have the following memory sequence:
1) road has red feista turning right accross the front of us, no space on the right and a metro waiting to pull out on the left to go left. We are a litlle way off about 40mph. roads wet.
2) image of Feista still blockig the road(hasn't moved much) and our speed still about 25-35mph. feista about 4foot from front of car.
3) V Loud bang rotating strret lights etc.
4) looking over a mangled bonnet back up the road about 70 odd yards. Feista had had the side caved in by about 10inch luckaly no passenger. It had spun round bouced off the metro and made it onto the pavement.
The upshot was the OAP driving the feista shouldn't have been on the road. Her first comment was I didn't see you at all( 100-200 straight clear yards before the turn, no parked cars, nice wide road and we had dipped headlights on...) He rnext comment was I CAN@T BELEIVE THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. The feista was brand new and a replacement for one she wrote off two weeks previously doing the same thing......
No one hurt though...
My mate and I were in his Datsun 240Z (remember them?)turning right into a petrol station, doing about 4 mph in 1st, and got rear ended by a loon in a Fiat 124 doing (according to the BiB) at least 70 mph when he hit us. Talk about being knocked into the middle of next week! He shunted us forwards about 25 yards, while turning us through 180 degrees. We now mounted a grass verge, hit a parked car which was for sale, and facing out towards the road, so we hit it on it's front end with our rear end. It, of course, had it's handbrake on, but we still had enough energy to shunt it backwards into a tractor, which was parked sideways, and knocked it into a field!
The back of the 240Z was smashed in, no surprise really, but we were saved by the spare Wolfrace Alloy spare wheel, which apparently stopped the Fiat joining us in the front seats. The impact was high enough to ripple his boot lid FFS!
The really amazing bit was that we all stepped out of our cars, although I had a serious whiplash problem. Looking at the speeds involved, the Cops said we should all be dead or crippled.
This all happened about 1976, IIRC, on the A702 at Nine Mile Burn, for any of you who know the road.
Fiat man got the blame, of course, but he was with some cheapo insurance company for previously disqualified drivers, and it took ages for my mate to get any cash. His replacement 240Z was never as good as the first one.
The back of the 240Z was smashed in, no surprise really, but we were saved by the spare Wolfrace Alloy spare wheel, which apparently stopped the Fiat joining us in the front seats. The impact was high enough to ripple his boot lid FFS!
The really amazing bit was that we all stepped out of our cars, although I had a serious whiplash problem. Looking at the speeds involved, the Cops said we should all be dead or crippled.
This all happened about 1976, IIRC, on the A702 at Nine Mile Burn, for any of you who know the road.
Fiat man got the blame, of course, but he was with some cheapo insurance company for previously disqualified drivers, and it took ages for my mate to get any cash. His replacement 240Z was never as good as the first one.
nutcase said:
to change the wheel which blew out as a result of the impact.
Ahem, it's firm in my mind that the car spun as a result of the tyre already losing pressure due to a puncture.
Others: I've had 3 bike accidents on the race track at around 80mph and each time I've gracefully slid to a halt before hitting anything and walked away.
Ben
>> Edited by bennyboysvuk on Thursday 15th July 13:01
I rolled a brand new tractor when I was 17, but I guess that doesn't count as high speed 
Scariest moment was driving back home about 3.00AM after a callout. Going along a twisty B road that I know quite well, (having driven it every working day for 7 years) and I was "pressing on". My spider sense must have been working as I decided to slow down more than usual for a corner and found a Fiat Uno on it's roof right in the middle of the road, glass and plastic bits everywhere but no driver in sight. I just stopped in time, giving the sphincter muscles a good workout in the progess! Reversed back and put the hazards on and called the BIB. They suspected a DUI had done a runner.
Scariest moment was driving back home about 3.00AM after a callout. Going along a twisty B road that I know quite well, (having driven it every working day for 7 years) and I was "pressing on". My spider sense must have been working as I decided to slow down more than usual for a corner and found a Fiat Uno on it's roof right in the middle of the road, glass and plastic bits everywhere but no driver in sight. I just stopped in time, giving the sphincter muscles a good workout in the progess! Reversed back and put the hazards on and called the BIB. They suspected a DUI had done a runner.
Touches wood (ooer!) never crashed a car ever (and sometimes wonders how other people manage to).
However, did manage to sling a bike (YPVS) up the road at 80mph.
100% my own fault, riding like a tit, cranked over on a hump back bridge at speed, landed on my left leg and removed a fair bit of skin.
Wrecked some gloves, my leather jacket and cracked my lid, but luckily there was no other traffic and I got up and walked (slowly and with a limp) away.
In mitigation I was young, dumb and full of cum.
However, did manage to sling a bike (YPVS) up the road at 80mph.
100% my own fault, riding like a tit, cranked over on a hump back bridge at speed, landed on my left leg and removed a fair bit of skin.
Wrecked some gloves, my leather jacket and cracked my lid, but luckily there was no other traffic and I got up and walked (slowly and with a limp) away.
In mitigation I was young, dumb and full of cum.
Streetcop said:
How many PH have been involved in a high speed crash..(60/70mph+)?
In addition, have any been happened upon any such crashes (therefore being first there), whilst out driving?
Obviously this question doesn't apply to my BiB colleagues..
Street
Me. Way back in the distant past, I was driving my 2.4 Jaguar Mk 2 ( golden sand colour with red leather, lovely smell) along the A55 dual carriageway at perhaps 70 mph when a Ford Zephyr ( age given away ) drove from my right across both carriageways and into my path.
His view of me and mine of him was obscured by high railings on the central reservation where the road bridged a river.
He should have stoppped to look left before driving across the eastbound lanes but didn't. Two written off and his battery was found,IIRC, 88 feet down the road where it flew from his car which ended up bent like a non-European banana at the B pillar. His wife, (very lucky) sustained a cut leg and I had sore ribs and a black eye.
I recall everything seemed to go into slow motion and thinking, "I am going to hit him; now how will I get home"
Two trafpols gave me a lift home; 14 miles, very kind of them. The other driver was done for lack of due care.
Every time I passed the spot afterwards, I looked at a large tree which I was headed straight for as I swerved left to try to avoid him. If I had missed him in front, I guess someone else would have bought this computer .........
Managed to invert my Alpha Guilietta at about 70 over a hill crest in Scotland. Was trying to impress very pretty next door neighbour by jumping the hill, got airborne but must have moved steering wheel in flight as the moment the car landed we were flipped on to our roof and spinning like a top.
No seatbelts
(1981) resulted in object of affection being thrown from car and me bouncing around the inside of the cabin, car then hit verge and righted then rolled backwards off an embankment
. I couldn't do much to stop the roll as I was wedged under drivers seat at the time.
Everyone ok apart from thousands of tiny glass cuts and bruises, oh and a black-eye given by the neighbour who was miraculously fine and just about as angry as I've ever seen a girl..
BIB attended but fortunately put the crash down to car failure not gross stupidity. I was of course 17 and therefore considered myself immortal.
No seatbelts
(1981) resulted in object of affection being thrown from car and me bouncing around the inside of the cabin, car then hit verge and righted then rolled backwards off an embankment. I couldn't do much to stop the roll as I was wedged under drivers seat at the time. Everyone ok apart from thousands of tiny glass cuts and bruises, oh and a black-eye given by the neighbour who was miraculously fine and just about as angry as I've ever seen a girl..
BIB attended but fortunately put the crash down to car failure not gross stupidity. I was of course 17 and therefore considered myself immortal.
Driving back to University (Exeter) from parents (Bucks) after a rugby match V-tired. Was nodding off at about 80 I guess just as the eyes shut, the tyres hit the white bumpy line by the central reservation, I pulled out just at the same time as impact with the barrier. Shaken up, looked in my mirror, there must have been 3 lanes of 10 deep - I guess I must have had a bit of a swerve on before hitting the lines and the lot behind thought I was drunk. Anyway, 2 flat tyres, nicely smashed up right hand side - I pulled onto the hard shoulder - NOT ONE TOSSER STOPPED to see if I was OK and no cops to follow up what must have been on CCTV. RAC took me back. Needless to say, I told my dad and he said if I ever feel tired on the motorway, pull over at Services and if they are not for miles - pull over deep into the hard shoulder and shut my eyes for 10 minutes. 2 weeks later - similar scenario - so this time I pull over as no services for miles. Only to recieve 3 points and a fine for stopping illegally on the hard shoulder. HARSH. My old man disputed it and was warned not to support my actions or he would be next on the list ? Hmmm - I was young and had no points so just swallowed the punishment and moved on. Still harsh though.
>> Edited by TDTH1975 on Thursday 15th July 14:13
>> Edited by TDTH1975 on Thursday 15th July 14:13
Car v nearly took me out a few years ago.
Chugging along an Italian A road in mid winter on a frosty day heading for Verona when 325 BMW passes fast (I was doing about 50).
As he pulled back in he hit black ice and started sliding sideways.
He hit the brakes and held a straight line (I guess still on ice as no smoke and he was not slowing)
I slowed very gingerly knowing I was also on the ice but he was still travelling faster than me; until he let off the brakes. The effect was instant; he flew off the road (road was good 6ft above the field) in to a rice field end for end then a roll to finish.
He was OK but car was a write off and did catch fire after we got him out.
Think the cause was not taking note of the conditions, experinace of knowing never to let your brakes off in a 4 wheel skid until just before you hit something and possibly being an Italian male therefore thought he was immortal.
Me I have stuffed several bikes on tracks - think the fastest was at Aintree when all the securing bolts on the rear sprocket sheared jamming the back wheel at 100+ it stopped and I went through the fairing and hit the road at a very nice 3 deg ish angle.
I remember sliding along arms folded trying to move around so different bits of leather would burn out and I would not get any holes. No bones bust a few bruises and a few friction burns. Plus needed a new set of leathers and helmet.
Cause - me not using the right tensile strength bolts as I thought 5 M8 bolts would be fine of any quality.
Chugging along an Italian A road in mid winter on a frosty day heading for Verona when 325 BMW passes fast (I was doing about 50).
As he pulled back in he hit black ice and started sliding sideways.
He hit the brakes and held a straight line (I guess still on ice as no smoke and he was not slowing)
I slowed very gingerly knowing I was also on the ice but he was still travelling faster than me; until he let off the brakes. The effect was instant; he flew off the road (road was good 6ft above the field) in to a rice field end for end then a roll to finish.
He was OK but car was a write off and did catch fire after we got him out.
Think the cause was not taking note of the conditions, experinace of knowing never to let your brakes off in a 4 wheel skid until just before you hit something and possibly being an Italian male therefore thought he was immortal.
Me I have stuffed several bikes on tracks - think the fastest was at Aintree when all the securing bolts on the rear sprocket sheared jamming the back wheel at 100+ it stopped and I went through the fairing and hit the road at a very nice 3 deg ish angle.
I remember sliding along arms folded trying to move around so different bits of leather would burn out and I would not get any holes. No bones bust a few bruises and a few friction burns. Plus needed a new set of leathers and helmet.
Cause - me not using the right tensile strength bolts as I thought 5 M8 bolts would be fine of any quality.
None on public highway. However.....
Back in the 70's, forest stage on an international, some of you will remember (e.g. Streaky?) when Dunlop A2s first came out?
Well as a contracted Dunlop competitor this was the first competitive event for me on A2s, very limited supply, we got one set, and was before they got released to the general scrotes.
Compared to M&S you felt invincible, the grip was un-
-believably good. The traction was like nothing before. Until.........
The longest sideways full opposite lock moment ever, until something dug in, lost count of the loops after four.
Every panel bent except the driver's door and the bootlid.
Finished inside top 20 but outside top 10, good try but no cigar
And as someone else said don't you just know I'm gonna meet some laxxer on the way home. :touch wood:
Back in the 70's, forest stage on an international, some of you will remember (e.g. Streaky?) when Dunlop A2s first came out?
Well as a contracted Dunlop competitor this was the first competitive event for me on A2s, very limited supply, we got one set, and was before they got released to the general scrotes.
Compared to M&S you felt invincible, the grip was un-
-believably good. The traction was like nothing before. Until......... The longest sideways full opposite lock moment ever, until something dug in, lost count of the loops after four.
Every panel bent except the driver's door and the bootlid.
Finished inside top 20 but outside top 10, good try but no cigar
And as someone else said don't you just know I'm gonna meet some laxxer on the way home. :touch wood:
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