Driving.

[Excalibur]

Is it just me, or does it seem that the majority of Car drivers nowadays got their licences by sending off cornflake packet tops? Imbeciles, one and all. Motorcyclists seem to think that the highway code doesn't apply to them, and that they're invincible. Cyclists, well they're not too much of a bother, since we seem to travel at about the same speed. Horse riders, well no insurance and no sense describes them best.

The only class of drivers on the road who have any idea of the size and capabilities of their vehicle are HGV drivers and Van drivers. They also seem to be the only ones whose indicators still work when faced with a roundabout. They're also the only ones who can foresee the consequences of vehicle placement, and still have any courtesy ( though that does tend to be to each other )

Discuss. :D

[djdj]

I think driving has become a chore, I passed my test over 20 years ago and used to love just jumping in the car for a trip out, but with the price of fuel, the complete utter madness of some drivers who risk life and limb to gain one place in a flowing line of traffic and the questionable skill of some others on the road, I tend to avoid going anywhere unless I really have to.

Also What is it with Pheasants - Are they the most stupid suicidel bird ever?

[deltic]

Is it just me, or does it seem that the majority of Car drivers nowadays got their licences by sending off cornflake packet tops? Imbeciles, one and all. Motorcyclists seem to think that the highway code doesn't apply to them, and that they're invincible. Cyclists, well they're not too much of a bother, since we seem to travel at about the same speed. Horse riders, well no insurance and no sense describes them best.

The only class of drivers on the road who have any idea of the size and capabilities of their vehicle are HGV drivers and Van drivers. They also seem to be the only ones whose indicators still work when faced with a roundabout. They're also the only ones who can foresee the consequences of vehicle placement, and still have any courtesy ( though that does tend to be to each other )

Discuss. :D

just be careful with that statement young man, as we do have our horses insured purely in the event of misdemeanours with vehicle drivers, although the no sense bit may well apply to no1 daughter:D :D

[Excalibur]

just be careful with that statement young man, as we do have our horses insured purely in the event of misdemeanours with vehicle drivers, although the no sense bit may well apply to no1 daughter:D :D

Then well done for having them insured, but I may have worded it badly. Requiring insurance to legally use the highway is not mandatory. How's that? ;)

PS. Are you sure you've actually got horses? All the ones I saw at your place looked a lot like this:

[CRAZY K]

Yes the general standard is poor--although half my driving is late at night on the way home when the aforesaid :muppet: have disappeared.;)

Isnt that actually a bonus in our job;)

[Pink Elephant]

Apart from all the tired DJs driving around it would be safe at that time :p

[deltic]

PS. Are you sure you've actually got horses? All the ones I saw at your place looked a lot like this:



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[gaza]

Is it just me, or does it seem that the majority of Car drivers nowadays got their licences by sending off cornflake packet tops? Imbeciles, one and all. Motorcyclists seem to think that the highway code doesn't apply to them, and that they're invincible. Cyclists, well they're not too much of a bother, since we seem to travel at about the same speed. Horse riders, well no insurance and no sense describes them best.

The only class of drivers on the road who have any idea of the size and capabilities of their vehicle are HGV drivers and Van drivers. They also seem to be the only ones whose indicators still work when faced with a roundabout. They're also the only ones who can foresee the consequences of vehicle placement, and still have any courtesy ( though that does tend to be to each other )

Discuss. :D


I have been a proffesional driver for 32 years and i would say the standerd has dropped. Even some class 1 drivers are getting worse by siiting right behind someone trying to bulley them out of the way and then the ones that sit along side another lorry for miles because they are not going fast enough to get past ( because the speed restrictor ).
The thing that i have noticed more and more is, some people approach a roundabout and they see you coming around the roundabout but they still keep going, its like they are not bothered and yes you are spot on anout the maners, people seem so selfish on the roads these days.

[sweetie]

As a regular cyclist, driver and pedestrian I think there are idiots in each category but my favourites are taxi drivers who have the go given right to pull up anywhere to allow access or egress to a customer and bus/lorry drivers who regularly bully me off the road on my daily cycle. They do improve my fitness though as it can take quie an effort to catch up with them and explain the 'error of their ways' :)

[hammy]

bus/lorry drivers who regularly bully me off the road on my daily cycle. They do improve my fitness though as it can take quie an effort to catch up with them and explain the 'error of their ways' :)

Do you use the cycle lanes provided? and are you one of these selfish (a question not a statement) cyclists that think they have a right to take up the whole road so a lorry cant pass you?.

[sweetie]

Do you use the cycle lanes provided? and are you one of these selfish (a question not a statement) cyclists that think they have a right to take up the whole road so a lorry cant pass you?.

I do use them (where they exist) and I observe the rules of the road and traffic lights etc unlike many other cyclists and pedestrians along with wearing a helmet, reflective clothing and lights when applicable. I cycle through a very busy street most weekdays and at least once a week am involved in some incident. Cylist aren't very much liked or tolerated in my country :confused:

[djdave01]

when im out cycling i try to avoid the main roads wherever possible, mainly due to the amount of scary moments ive had with drivers (lorry drivers included) not giving me much room when they pass me.

Im lucky as round here there are loads of cycle paths, lanes & off road areas to ride on.

My experiance of cycling on the road has made me pay much more attention when driving, always taking more care around cyclists.

[Excalibur]

My experiance of cycling on the road has made me pay much more attention when driving, always taking more care around cyclists.
Once upon a time, it was possible to acquire a motorcycle licence a year before you could get a car licence. The logic was that the time spent on a bike made you a better car driver, because you were aware of the needs and existence of our two wheeled friends. I think I agree with that.

Andy, re the photo, I think I put the housekeeping money on that one in the 3.30 at Doncaster last week. :( :( :(

[Stu]

I have to say i agree about the motorbike licence thing. I have been driving since i was 17 and consider myself to be a pretty good and safe driver. However, i took the CBT so i could ride a 125cc motorbike last summer and it really is an eye opener. The number of car drivers who just don't look properly is astonishing.

The instructor who was doing the CBT said something that stuck with me; "When you get on your motorbike, you are also putting on an invisibility cloak".