Nearly......

[kurgis]

Good for you.

[ca092003]

Drawing up to some roadwaords on a B road with a 30mph limit. I stop short of the pedestrian crossing.

Right in front of me is a large luton box fan.

A group of 4 young lads (about 14) press the button and, without waiting, start to cross. They are side by side, two at the front, two at the rear. The front left has his head down and the front right is concentrating on bouncing a football.

I look passed the box van and see coming a car which is being tailgated by a huge artic. I give the guys a small toot and they stop in their tracks. A second later the car and artic passes by and nearly takes their noses off.

Their lucky day I reckon....


>>> Edited by ca092003 on Tuesday 26th October 16:11

[V6GTO]

I'll drink a San Miguel to your health tonight, sir!

[splodge s4]

Good skills. A life changing event for all concerned avoided because you didnt change the CD at the crossing as alot of people do. Being alert saves lives, even whilst stationary. good on ya.

[white panman]

Well done that man, You can go to bed tonight knowing that you have saved someones life!

[Yugguy]

Yeah but you're not exactly helping the Darwinian evolution of the species by weeding out the morons are you?

[ca092003]

Yugguy said:

Yeah but you're not exactly helping the Darwinian evolution of the species by weeding out the morons are you?

Maybe not but they were just 4 lads who had finished a game of football and weren't concentrating. People don't deserve to die in such situations.

[pdV6]

...besides, you'd have to wash the car again.

[ca092003]

pdV6 said:

...besides, you'd have to wash the car again.

You're right. Blood is so difficult to shift.

[pdV6]

ca092003 said:

pdV6 said: ...besides, you'd have to wash the car again. You're right. Blood is so difficult to shift.

Try new Chav Liquid

[Streetcop]

Would you have done it if it was a police car coming through on a blue light run

[ca092003]

Streetcop said:

Would you have done it if it was a police car coming through on a blue light run

Exactly the same. I don't understand what you are getting at.

[pdV6]

Streetcop said:

Would you have done it if it was a police car coming through on a blue light run

Objection! Relevance?

[ca092003]

Streetcop said:

Would you have done it if it was a police car coming through on a blue light run

Anyway, I'd hope that they would use their siren as well. Either way, they should be in a position to reasonably expect people to be crossing the road:

a) at a pelican crossing
b) near to a school
c) near to a large playing field

I believe they call these things observation links.

[ca092003]

pdV6 said:

Streetcop said: Would you have done it if it was a police car coming through on a blue light run Objection! Relevance?

pdv6

He is having a dig at me because I don't subscribe to the notion that police drivers should be able to blatt around our roads, killing people and no one seems to be interested putting it down to 'one of those things'.

I wonder what the old Class 1 Police Driving instructors would think of this attutude within the more modern Advanced Response drivers.

>> Edited by ca092003 on Tuesday 26th October 17:47

[Streetcop]

There is nothing wrong with my 'attitude' matey...

I'm pulling your leg, due to your 'dog with bone' posts about police drivers...

I really can't see the point at all...

It's been discussed recently, that the police are nowadays not speeding to emergencies on the account of being hung out to dry in the event of an accident...Consequently, if you find yourself sucking on the end of something unpleasant for longer than is necessary.....just remember 'the police are being careful getting to you'

Street

[ca092003]

Streetcop said:

There is nothing wrong with my 'attitude' matey... I'm pulling your leg, due to your 'dog with bone' posts about police drivers... I really can't see the point at all... It's been discussed recently, that the police are nowadays not speeding to emergencies on the account of being hung out to dry in the event of an accident...Consequently, if you find yourself sucking on the end of something unpleasant for longer than is necessary.....just remember 'the police are being careful getting to you' Street

But Streetcop the key thing is about using the correct speed for the prevailing conditions. If police drivers are expected to get to an incident at limit 20mph and that route takes in A roads, B roads, town centre, etc.. then it will only be a matter of time before a collision occurs. The KEY THING IS TO MAKE PROGRESS WHERE IT IS APPROPRIATE.

[Streetcop]

Ok..Ok...Do you have many opinions on the Post Office? UK Farming? Off shore bank accounts?

[ca092003]

Streetcop said:

Ok..Ok...Do you have many opinions on the Post Office? UK Farming? Off shore bank accounts?

Bodyswerve. Again.

[TripleS]

ca092003 said:

Streetcop said: Would you have done it if it was a police car coming through on a blue light run Anyway, I'd hope that they would use their siren as well. Either way, they should be in a position to reasonably expect people to be crossing the road: a) at a pelican crossing b) near to a school c) near to a large playing field I believe they call these things observation links.

I think you've sneaked a bit of inside knowledge there. 'Gone' didn't want to trust us with that kind of insight.

Anyhow, good action on your part. Well done.

Best wishes all,
Dave.