Driving between the lines
22 November 2001, 01:23 PM
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WHY ARE SO MANY DRIVERS ON THE ROAD TOTALLY INCAPABLE OF DRIVING BETWEEN 2 WHITE LINES ?
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Many driver's lane discpline especially on roundabouts, even where the lanes are clearly marked, is abysmal, or even down right dangerous.
Whew, thats better. Back to the therapy..........
WHY ARE SO MANY DRIVERS ON THE ROAD TOTALLY INCAPABLE OF DRIVING BETWEEN 2 WHITE LINES ?
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Many driver's lane discpline especially on roundabouts, even where the lanes are clearly marked, is abysmal, or even down right dangerous.
Whew, thats better. Back to the therapy..........
22 November 2001, 01:26 PM
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You learn to accept it 
If you drive around with the attitude that everyone around is dumb, you learn to be able anticipate bad moves and hence avoid being involved in an accident.........
If you drive around with the attitude that everyone around is dumb, you learn to be able anticipate bad moves and hence avoid being involved in an accident.........
22 November 2001, 01:31 PM
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The funniest bit about it all is when I am in my lane and someone drifts across me and i toot at them, they wave their hands and shake their fists in despair at me ! Now thats comedy.
A few carefully chosen Anglo-Saxon expletives usually remedies it !!
Road rage, me ??? I SAID NO ALRIGHT.
A few carefully chosen Anglo-Saxon expletives usually remedies it !!
Road rage, me ??? I SAID NO ALRIGHT.
22 November 2001, 01:34 PM
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I have calmed down a little bit with regards to road rage.....I used to follow the cars to try and get them to stop and give them a piece of my mind......of course if it was full of lads main beam would be employed instead accompanied by a bit of abusive language and signals 
22 November 2001, 01:40 PM
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Was talking about this sort of thing on way into work this morning. Amazed at the cars who insist on going straight on at roundabouts from right hand lane, so they don't have to wait an extra couple of minutes, then next roundabout - no queue - lane use perfect.
Used to try my hardest to get in front of them. Decided this morning to leave them to it, lifes too short!
A happy bunny!
Used to try my hardest to get in front of them. Decided this morning to leave them to it, lifes too short!
A happy bunny!
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22 November 2001, 01:54 PM
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Know exactly what you mean Dave - had some berk in a Passat try to carve the Scoob's nose off at the A34/M4 junction last night 
When I blasted him (if the feeble Scoob horns really 'blast'!) he swerved back into his lane!
Alongside him at the next lights he looks over with a "what did I do?" expression on his stupid face! Pr@t!
Some people need to remember that "tear along dotted line" is an instruction on a packet of biscuits, not a part of the highway code!
Ah well, time for some more dried-frog pills! Nurse!
Take it easy,
Steve
BTW, don't worry if it's Plantie - he's just so short he can't see over the steering wheel!!
When I blasted him (if the feeble Scoob horns really 'blast'!) he swerved back into his lane!Alongside him at the next lights he looks over with a "what did I do?" expression on his stupid face! Pr@t!
Some people need to remember that "tear along dotted line" is an instruction on a packet of biscuits, not a part of the highway code!
Ah well, time for some more dried-frog pills! Nurse!
Take it easy,
Steve
BTW, don't worry if it's Plantie - he's just so short he can't see over the steering wheel!!
22 November 2001, 02:32 PM
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Yep - seems to be contagious around Bracknell - driving standards and lane discipline round here are a joke. Can't even make one journey with one pratt doing something [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
BTW - its not that he's short Steve - hes just a crap driver 
BTW - its not that he's short Steve - hes just a crap driver
22 November 2001, 03:04 PM
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MikesWagon,
I’m prepared to be shot down in flames here, but when I took my test the highway code was quite clear on lane usage approaching roundabouts – left lane turn left, right lane turn right, both lanes straight on.
It might be slightly rude to overtake that long queue of cars in the left lane when going straight on at a roundabout, but it isn’t particularly bad driving (IMHO).
Has the highway code changed since my spotty youth, or is the old grey matter finally packing in?
Fugly
I’m prepared to be shot down in flames here, but when I took my test the highway code was quite clear on lane usage approaching roundabouts – left lane turn left, right lane turn right, both lanes straight on.
It might be slightly rude to overtake that long queue of cars in the left lane when going straight on at a roundabout, but it isn’t particularly bad driving (IMHO).
Has the highway code changed since my spotty youth, or is the old grey matter finally packing in?
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22 November 2001, 03:33 PM
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No flames from me.....
But I've just had a look at the Highway Code site. The wording is a bit ambigious, but the diagram illustrates my point. In this example single lane exit from the roundabout, so the car going straight on stays in the left lane.
To my way of thinking, anyone going straight on from the right hand lane is cutting me up.
Not talking about specific markings on the road to direct you into lanes (good idea?).
Have a look for yourselves:
http://www.roads.detr.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/8.htm
Still a happy bunny anyway!
But I've just had a look at the Highway Code site. The wording is a bit ambigious, but the diagram illustrates my point. In this example single lane exit from the roundabout, so the car going straight on stays in the left lane.
To my way of thinking, anyone going straight on from the right hand lane is cutting me up.
Not talking about specific markings on the road to direct you into lanes (good idea?).
Have a look for yourselves:
http://www.roads.detr.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/8.htm
Still a happy bunny anyway!
22 November 2001, 03:37 PM
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I'll second that fugly, (assuming we're talking dual carridge way) as long as you stay in ya lane let the muppets queue. It's when u get people in the left lane turning right that it gets interesting!
22 November 2001, 03:43 PM
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I'm with fugly. It only works on bigger roundabouts though, or where there are two on and two off. Mike - Unfortunately your common sense approach doesn't match up with the rules. Then again - what is new
p.s. People turning right from the left lane really gets on my t1ts
p.s. People turning right from the left lane really gets on my t1ts
22 November 2001, 03:50 PM
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Jesus lighten up a bit!
Next, you'll be complaing about people jumping traffic lights, braking for no apparent reason, doing 80mph in a 30 past you kids school, driving after 4 pints of Gin and old duffers cutting you up forcing you into the Kerb!
Chill man!
Next, you'll be complaing about people jumping traffic lights, braking for no apparent reason, doing 80mph in a 30 past you kids school, driving after 4 pints of Gin and old duffers cutting you up forcing you into the Kerb!
Chill man!
22 November 2001, 04:18 PM
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Paul,
indulge us a few moans eh. What's rattled your cage?
Stuck up here in Aberdeen cause couldn't afford time off for Rally GB, so pretty chilled considering.
Thanks for the feedback guys, should have been clearer on it being smaller roundabouts with single lane exit. Country bumpkin me, had to go 10 miles for nearest roundabout when on 'L's, but better view from me tractor.
Mike.
indulge us a few moans eh. What's rattled your cage?
Stuck up here in Aberdeen cause couldn't afford time off for Rally GB, so pretty chilled considering.
Thanks for the feedback guys, should have been clearer on it being smaller roundabouts with single lane exit. Country bumpkin me, had to go 10 miles for nearest roundabout when on 'L's, but better view from me tractor.
Mike.
22 November 2001, 04:43 PM
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Always carry an off duty traffic cop with you when some starts trying to take the front of your car and you sound you horn in warning they back you up. Especially when the guy gets abusive at the lights and then pulls over to give you a 'fu__ing good hiding'.
I have grinned so much when he gets put in the back of a police car, charged with dangerous driving, threatening behaviour, assualting a police officer (pushed my mate after identifying himself).
The best bit as him going mental when the tow truck turned up becuase he had stopped in a dangerous position on a double yellow (I was in a parking space, not that dim).
So to counter the lane wanders, off duty cop!
I have grinned so much when he gets put in the back of a police car, charged with dangerous driving, threatening behaviour, assualting a police officer (pushed my mate after identifying himself).
The best bit as him going mental when the tow truck turned up becuase he had stopped in a dangerous position on a double yellow (I was in a parking space, not that dim).
So to counter the lane wanders, off duty cop!
22 November 2001, 04:47 PM
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I borrowed my dads company car and just rammed some one!! I followed the lane round an island, they cut across and istead of beeping i just smashed into the side of them( the only way there gonna learn - lose there no claims).. BMW 5series1, Toyota Corola 0...
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22 November 2001, 06:54 PM
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Is it just me or when you arebeing taught to drive you learn one thing, then when you go for your advanced driving you are taught things slightly different??
My instructor insisted on teaching me within reason advanced driving when learning to drive and an interpretation of *driving school* *advanced driving* and *general publics* views of how to go round different roundabouts varied wildly!!!
Oh and I passed my driving test first time with no minor faults
(And I couldn't resist the corner)
My instructor insisted on teaching me within reason advanced driving when learning to drive and an interpretation of *driving school* *advanced driving* and *general publics* views of how to go round different roundabouts varied wildly!!!
Oh and I passed my driving test first time with no minor faults
(And I couldn't resist the corner
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