Ways to punish other drivers
20 May 2007, 12:50 PM
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Obviously I am not going to post specific details on the Net, or else I might as well add my name and address as well. I don't intend to do that.
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20 May 2007, 02:20 PM
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Same principle as an old woman hogging lane 2 at 56mph, I'm afraid. She doesn't see the point of moving over, think's it's safer to be where she is, thinks there isn't enough room, etc etc....... If you're driving responsibly and correctly, you wouldn't get the chance to "box people in" as dangerous and petty as it is.... 
Sorry mate, but poor lane discipline is poor lane discipline!
Sorry mate, but poor lane discipline is poor lane discipline! 
Yes, the old biddy hooging L2 at 56 shows no lane discipline, you are correct. What I'm saying, is everybody has their own idea of what size gap to pull into. Most people with good lane discipline will pull into relatively short gaps, the old biddy you mention doesnt do this.
concentrate at this bit please, 2000T....
It's when you are driving what I would call 'sensibly' , i.e pulling in when practical, and NOT weaving in & out of traffic like some derranged road surgeon, and then, some pillock still decides that's not good enough, and carves you up anyway !. To do this maneuvre they generally have to give it warp 10 to get past as the gaps are usually so short!
Please don't make me explain again
I'm not saying my opinion is neccessarily right, but if you do decide to quote me on it, at least make the effort to understand what I'm saying
20 May 2007, 02:40 PM
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Again, you miss the point!
Yes, the old biddy hooging L2 at 56 shows no lane discipline, you are correct. What I'm saying, is everybody has their own idea of what size gap to pull into. Most people with good lane discipline will pull into relatively short gaps, the old biddy you mention doesnt do this.
concentrate at this bit please, 2000T....
It's when you are driving what I would call 'sensibly' , i.e pulling in when practical, and NOT weaving in & out of traffic like some derranged road surgeon, and then, some pillock still decides that's not good enough, and carves you up anyway !. To do this maneuvre they generally have to give it warp 10 to get past as the gaps are usually so short!
Please don't make me explain again
I'm not saying my opinion is neccessarily right, but if you do decide to quote me on it, at least make the effort to understand what I'm saying
Yes, the old biddy hooging L2 at 56 shows no lane discipline, you are correct. What I'm saying, is everybody has their own idea of what size gap to pull into. Most people with good lane discipline will pull into relatively short gaps, the old biddy you mention doesnt do this.
concentrate at this bit please, 2000T....
It's when you are driving what I would call 'sensibly' , i.e pulling in when practical, and NOT weaving in & out of traffic like some derranged road surgeon, and then, some pillock still decides that's not good enough, and carves you up anyway !. To do this maneuvre they generally have to give it warp 10 to get past as the gaps are usually so short!
Please don't make me explain again
I'm not saying my opinion is neccessarily right, but if you do decide to quote me on it, at least make the effort to understand what I'm saying
20 May 2007, 02:59 PM
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What?...judging a gap, and making a decision to pull into it or not? tricky stuff, eh? 
No, i just don't bob in and out of lanes like a man possesed. I see people do it, they look idiots, and are just weaving unnessarily, more pointless manouvres=more accidents.
No, i just don't bob in and out of lanes like a man possesed. I see people do it, they look idiots, and are just weaving unnessarily, more pointless manouvres=more accidents.
20 May 2007, 03:16 PM
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Sadly, none of us are perfect.......
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20 May 2007, 03:33 PM
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It's crazy to think that all driver's have to pass the same test, but yet the driving standards on our roads vary so much. 
Personally, I feel that if you intend to 'punish' another driver for their mistake/poor driving, then you are no better than them, end of story.
If you are a good driver, nothing any other driver does, should surprise you.
A good driver also looks well ahead, knows what to look for in the current area/situation and can predict what might happen. They also don't get wound up by other driver's.
You'll be surprised at how many people 'look' but don't actually 'see' when they look in their mirrors.
Basically, stop trying to control other driver's, you won't.
Just concentrate on your own driving.
I do however think that a re-test every 3 years is a good thing. We have our car's tested every year, why not our driving skills?
Personally, I feel that if you intend to 'punish' another driver for their mistake/poor driving, then you are no better than them, end of story.
If you are a good driver, nothing any other driver does, should surprise you.
A good driver also looks well ahead, knows what to look for in the current area/situation and can predict what might happen. They also don't get wound up by other driver's.
You'll be surprised at how many people 'look' but don't actually 'see' when they look in their mirrors.
Basically, stop trying to control other driver's, you won't.
Just concentrate on your own driving.
I do however think that a re-test every 3 years is a good thing. We have our car's tested every year, why not our driving skills?
20 May 2007, 03:52 PM
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I don't drive slowly enough to force people....it's just the occasional ******** that thinks an advance of 3 car lengths will get him home an hour earlier
It's these idots that feel the wrath of the TDi spurt Let's agree to disagree
20 May 2007, 05:16 PM
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That however, generally p!$$e$ the people of sitting behind each other in L3.
I'm sure I must make better progress by keeping to the highwaycode
20 May 2007, 06:17 PM
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You know nothing about me, or my driving technique
I don't drive slowly enough to force people....it's just the occasional ******** that thinks an advance of 3 car lengths will get him home an hour earlier It's these idots that feel the wrath of the TDi spurt
Let's agree to disagree
I don't drive slowly enough to force people....it's just the occasional ******** that thinks an advance of 3 car lengths will get him home an hour earlier
It's these idots that feel the wrath of the TDi spurt Let's agree to disagree
You spent several paragraphs explaining your driving technique, and then you repost saying I know nothing about your driving technique!
By definition, a "spurt" would imply your style was erratic, no?
Hope you agree!
20 May 2007, 11:02 PM
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