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Old 05 August 2003, 08:12 AM
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Again apologies for the source of this

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003360051,00.html


Note the part where she says "I find it very difficult to get around because I can’t judge distances.

“I used to just shoot across the lanes and pray — but I had several near misses so I decided it would be easier for everyone if I began parking the car and taking the bus the rest of the way"


My advice would be that she should hand in her driving licence and get the bus all of the way. People like this are a menace and a perfect example of the type who should be banned from driving.
Old 05 August 2003, 09:15 AM
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http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003360051,00.html


I know that roundabout very well. Think she does need some extra lessons if that one worries here.

Cheers

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[Edited by Tracey - 05/08/2003 09:20:57]
Old 05 August 2003, 09:22 AM
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Parking in B&Q as well, tut tut
Old 05 August 2003, 09:27 AM
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Jeez how pathetic is that.. reminds of that woman who was scared of turning right (across traffic) so she had to make several left turns to get where she wanted to be... stooooooooooopid [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Old 05 August 2003, 09:29 AM
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God forbid she ever comes across the Magic Roundabout in Swindon or the other mad one in Hemel Hempstead
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This woman should have her driving license revoked on public safety grounds. She is indeed an accident waiting to happen.
Old 05 August 2003, 10:06 AM
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How can people like that be given a driving licence? Surely she had to do a roundabout in her test. Utter madness.
Old 05 August 2003, 10:57 AM
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That Swindon one is hilarious; I take it you mean the one that
comprises of about 5 in one go
Just point and shoot, lol
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Gets women drivers a bad name - and she drives with kids in the car!

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I live in Swindon & it can be a bit of a nightmare, imagine doing you driving lessons/test on it
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I used to just shoot across the lanes and pray
Direct from the BMW school of motoring....

[Edited by Drunken Bungle ***** - 05/08/2003 11:01:38]

[Edited by Drunken Bungle ***** - 05/08/2003 11:01:57]
Old 05 August 2003, 11:53 AM
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I bet it's a hoot in the passenger seat though :
Old 05 August 2003, 12:14 PM
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Shoot the ******[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Old 05 August 2003, 12:19 PM
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Unimpressive, to say the least!

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Old 05 August 2003, 12:19 PM
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Love the one in Hemel, many years ago there were 2 tower blocks with a gantry over one of the exits that you used to be able to drive under. Then one side sank by 3ft... Owners blamed the tennants (BP), tennants blamed the builders, builders blamed the architects and the whole thing was pulled down and is now a bus interchange, waste ground and a set of new residential flats....

Driving on that roundabout really make you feel in touch. You appreciate every moment mainly because it could be your last moment alive!
Old 05 August 2003, 01:01 PM
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HAVE YOU GOT A CRAZY ROAD FEAR? CALL US ON 020 7782 4122

You've got to admire The Sun
Old 05 August 2003, 01:35 PM
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HAVE YOU GOT A CRAZY ROAD
FEAR? CALL US ON 020 7782 4122


yes....that moron woman!
Old 05 August 2003, 01:36 PM
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Hemel one is quality. Quickest way round is what your instinct says is 'the wrong way' ie anticlockwise. 90% of traffic goes the other way.

Steve
Old 05 August 2003, 01:53 PM
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Magic roundabout works really well...

Abbey Wood roundabout - what the hell is wrong with the woman - it's not very big and about the easiest roundabout in Bristol
Old 05 August 2003, 01:55 PM
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wonder if the sales blurb for the new flats have mentioned that its good, free entertainment from your flat to watch the near misses that happen on a minute by minute basis!
all from the comfort of your balcony and chilled wine!
Old 05 August 2003, 03:54 PM
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I was a passenger round the one in Hemel recently.I'd of thought one big one would work better-there's a lot of confusion/near missses.
Old 05 August 2003, 04:17 PM
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My son gave me heart failure once when he came home age around 15 to tell me he'd done the Hemel Magic roundabout .....on his push bike !! Yikes
Old 05 August 2003, 04:23 PM
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I would never attempt that thing on a bike!
It's hairaising enough doing it every day in a car!
Old 05 August 2003, 04:25 PM
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Hence the heart failure.
Old 05 August 2003, 08:47 PM
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She even made the local news tonight with this story
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