Something strange happened to me on a motorway last night.
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Driving back from a great weekend at Croft last night I was very surprised.
On the M62 between Ferry Bridge and the M18.
I'm in the inside lane and gaining on the lorry in front.
I'm keeping my eye on the mirrors.
I see a pair of headlight gaining on me so I'm thinking about easing off to let them pass before I need to pull out to pass the lorry.
As they go passed I noticed that they had pull into lane three therefore allowing me to pull out into lane two without slowing.
I know I shouldn't be surprised because we should all drive with consideration for others but sadly we don't see that to often.
So, thanks to who ever was driving that car.
On the M62 between Ferry Bridge and the M18.
I'm in the inside lane and gaining on the lorry in front.
I'm keeping my eye on the mirrors.
I see a pair of headlight gaining on me so I'm thinking about easing off to let them pass before I need to pull out to pass the lorry.
As they go passed I noticed that they had pull into lane three therefore allowing me to pull out into lane two without slowing.
I know I shouldn't be surprised because we should all drive with consideration for others but sadly we don't see that to often.
So, thanks to who ever was driving that car.
I always try to do that tbh.
It's not hard to see that maybe a car you are gaining on is gaining on something itself. I just give that car a couple of flashes and move into L3. Everyone is happy.
I see where you're coming from though. On the whole, there is way too little observation or consideration for others out there.
It's not hard to see that maybe a car you are gaining on is gaining on something itself. I just give that car a couple of flashes and move into L3. Everyone is happy.
I see where you're coming from though. On the whole, there is way too little observation or consideration for others out there.
RobM77 said:
Seems fairly normal for me. It's pretty obvious what most drivers are going to do next. I admit though, the OP's got a point - most drivers leave their brains at home 
op- if you were quite far from the lorry then was considerate, if very close than defensive driving ie incase you suddenly pullout. Normal behavious I would do, my OH on the other hand....
Edited by amir_j on Tuesday 20th April 00:29
I would think most of us on here would have done the same or similar under the circumstances - we drive 'aware' of what we would want to happen if we were in that position. Perfectly sensible manouvre.
Shame we are but 0.01 % of the motoring public, it's all the others that seem to drive like twonks....
Shame we are but 0.01 % of the motoring public, it's all the others that seem to drive like twonks....
Something that's always amazes me is when in this situation you are indicating and there's enough room to at least get alongside the lorry in front, the guy behind doesn't react at all until you actually start moving out, even if you're indicating for a good few seconds before moving. It's as if people just ignore indications completely.
I do it. 
I tend to find that others that I see do it tend to be travelling at 85+, and thus are paying more attention, whereas those that just bimble along would sit on your rear quarter completely oblivious to the fact you are going to need to pull out, and then ignoring your indicator forcing you to slow down to pull out behind them.
I tend to find that others that I see do it tend to be travelling at 85+, and thus are paying more attention, whereas those that just bimble along would sit on your rear quarter completely oblivious to the fact you are going to need to pull out, and then ignoring your indicator forcing you to slow down to pull out behind them.
I do this as well with a flash of headlights
It's just good manners and helps the flow. I tend to find that this system is fully used and appreciated by the 'professional drivers' making progress. Say what you want about the Jonny/Jenny-reps in their TDI's, they play by these rules on the M25 pretty well.
Sounds weird but I like it when you read all the closing speeds better than the car in L1 and actually create the space in L2 by moving into L3 just before they even know what they are going to do. That sometimes gets you a thank you wave and a smile as well!
It's just good manners and helps the flow. I tend to find that this system is fully used and appreciated by the 'professional drivers' making progress. Say what you want about the Jonny/Jenny-reps in their TDI's, they play by these rules on the M25 pretty well.
Sounds weird but I like it when you read all the closing speeds better than the car in L1 and actually create the space in L2 by moving into L3 just before they even know what they are going to do. That sometimes gets you a thank you wave and a smile as well!
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