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I live in Thailand where driving isn’t for the faint hearted.
1) car and motorbikes being driven on the wrong side of the road
2) cars being driven round the wrong way on roundabouts
1) car and motorbikes being driven on the wrong side of the road
2) cars being driven round the wrong way on roundabouts
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Over the past year, I’ve twice come very close to being hit as a pedestrian at different zebra crossings. In both cases, the drivers were very elderly. I had some sympathy for the first old fella who was extremely apologetic but less for the second one who had the nerve to honk his horn at me for having the temerity to be half way across a crossing having approached it at speed. He’d seen me but not the zebra crossing.
I’m getting on a bit myself but there are some older drivers who really shouldn’t be behind a wheel.
I’m getting on a bit myself but there are some older drivers who really shouldn’t be behind a wheel.
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sounds a bit like Colne RoadSuratclaret wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 6:54 amI live in Thailand where driving isn’t for the faint hearted.
1) car and motorbikes being driven on the wrong side of the road
2) cars being driven round the wrong way on roundabouts
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Inconsiderate/dangerous driving around cyclists.
Parking on pavements
Parking on pavements
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1) Drivers that are coming off M65 J10 from Nelson, in the left lane wanting to go anywhere other than down Westway. They either cut across the lanes on the bridge or even worse, stop at the non existing “junction”
2) Drivers who have obviously got their phone on their lap and are texting. Was behind a driver the other day on M65 who was “drifting” across lanes and at one point was half on the hard shoulder
There’s too many and I’d have 2 different ones tomorrow
2) Drivers who have obviously got their phone on their lap and are texting. Was behind a driver the other day on M65 who was “drifting” across lanes and at one point was half on the hard shoulder
There’s too many and I’d have 2 different ones tomorrow
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Potholes: Some are getting so big they are more like tank traps. I had a very expensive experience with damage to a brake caliper caused by a pothole on the A41 just north of Wolverhampton.
Caravans and caravan drivers with underpowered vehicles: They have a right to be on the road but please have a vehicle capable of pulling the bloody thing. Perhaps we could allow them on the road on the 29th February between the hours of midnight and four in the morning.
Caravans and caravan drivers with underpowered vehicles: They have a right to be on the road but please have a vehicle capable of pulling the bloody thing. Perhaps we could allow them on the road on the 29th February between the hours of midnight and four in the morning.
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wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 7:30 am1) Drivers that are coming off M65 J10 from Nelson, in the left lane wanting to go anywhere other than down Westway. They either cut across the lanes on the bridge or even worse, stop at the non existing “junction”
2) Drivers who have obviously got their phone on their lap and are texting. Was behind a driver the other day on M65 who was “drifting” across lanes and at one point was half on the hard shoulder
There’s too many and I’d have 2 different ones tomorrow
Point one I fully agree with. I have to navigate that junction from the roundabout each morning and need to move over to the left hand lane to go down west way. The amount of times I have had to stop to allow a driver through before I can then move over is unbelievable. Also point 2 I’d extend this to texting at traffic lights. I’m frequently having to beep the driver in front to set off. I did it twice to the same driver one morning and he had the nerve to tell me where to go through the back window the 2nd time!
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Yes.....travelling from London no issues along the way . Then arrive in east Lancs....its wacky Races!!Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 6:27 amMy Honda Jazz is wonderful it takes me on our 500mile trip to the Turf no issues till I get to Burnley
Here I meet idiots who don't get give way to traffic from your right .in Colne cars drive straight out of side roads oblivious to any space to do so
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Not much choice if you have two kids with car seats though.Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 8:08 pmAnd how many times are these people Mums or Dads putting baby in the car from roadside?
Anyway:
1. Drivers on motorways who stick religiously to the must be on the left unless overtaking rather than looking ahead, realising that they will be overtaking that lorry shortly and staying in the same lane rather than pulling in and then veering back out again.
2. Ludicrously sized SUVs that don't fit in parking spots so drivers put them half on the pavement.
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You're very brave in your metal box with your seatbelts, airbags, roll cages etc. What if you had a family member keen on cycling?Claret Toni wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 7:55 pmTraffic Officers aka Traffic wombles
Cyclists aka targets
Just jesting as I try not to get driving rants.
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Good point!.........an awful lot of people on their daily commute assume everyone knows the road as they do....set off 5 mins earlier & most of the gripes on this thread will disappear.claret wizard wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 8:08 pmInteresting one. Signage coming up Westgate makes no indication of Westbound vs Eastbound lane, both lanes are labelled M65. Driver coming up there for the first time would assume they could use either lane. In fact, logically you’d assume the inside lane would be for the first 2 turns, down Burnham gate or Accy Road, and the outside lane for the right, and final, turn off the roundabout.
1. My gripes are people trying to get on the freeway doing 35 mph & expecting to merge.
2.This maybe unique to the US......I used to get up very early to go to flea markets (on the road by 5am).
My route was 405 fwy to 10 fwy......405 has 6 lanes and there'd be one car in each lane doing the same speed...practically no-one else on the road but still blocking it. Free country &all that jazz.
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1) Middle/3rd Lane hoggers
2) SUVs.
3) People who haven’t got the speed of thought required to be on the road.
Having said that, SUVs hogging the middle/3rd lane are likely to be driven by people without any recognisable thought process.
2) SUVs.
3) People who haven’t got the speed of thought required to be on the road.
Having said that, SUVs hogging the middle/3rd lane are likely to be driven by people without any recognisable thought process.
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LA is just the same! Pedestrians have the right of way.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 6:20 pmyep, Texas it's it's own place, Dallas was 8 lanes of hell
Not sure what it's like in LA but here in Vegas pedestrians just walk out into the road
Everyone thinks they are F1 drivers
That’s why I drive a Large pickup truck it makes me feel a little safer
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What springs to mind reading this thread is Frank Doberman from the Self Righteous Brothers
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1. People who approach motorway down a slip road going at 40mph, hoping to enter lanes travelling at 70mph plus, and then get worried and slow fown even more!
2. Vehicles blasting down country lanes like they are one way streets and that they own them.
2. Vehicles blasting down country lanes like they are one way streets and that they own them.
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People who drive large pick up trucks in the UK,not needed for business. I've found they've taken over from Range Rover drivers as chief nobs on the road.California Colner wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 5:48 pmLA is just the same! Pedestrians have the right of way.
Everyone thinks they are F1 drivers
That’s why I drive a Large pickup truck it makes me feel a little safer
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I've read it Toni.Claret Toni wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 8:27 pmPlease re-read my comment. You will see the words "Just jesting" - i.e. not to be taken seriously.
You made an inflammatory remark about cyclists, and said "Oh I'm not into rants".
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I have 2 kids seats and had to take one of them out on the road side on quite a busy road yesterday. No idea how I would have got my youngest out, and particularly back in safely from the pavement side. Methinks your wrath be misdirected.Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 8:34 pmI fairly sure when I've taken my two granddaughters out I've managed to get them both in safely from the kerbside.
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I didn't say "Oh I'm not into rants". If you further re-read you will see that I wrote "I try not to get into driving rants".
I regret you did not and do not appreciate the just jesting context, but for your and anyone else's benefit who may have misconstrued my comment, let me be clear; not once, not ever have I even considered cyclists as targets. There have been times and they are rare, that I have thought behaviour by cyclists has been inconsiderate, or inadvertent, but I am all too aware of their exposed position and I drive accordingly.
I could, of course, point to my driving record of never having collided with, crashed into or similar, a cyclist; further this also applies to pedestrians, horses, stationery objects and all mechanised, steam and electric vehicles. I realise I've only being driving for a little over 50 years, so I'll not rest on my laurels but will still endeavour to maintain this standard.
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Good man, maintain your standards.
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I drive it for our safety! Life can be extinguished with a blink of an eye especially with the speed these idiots travel at. I rather be hit in my truck than a mini, maybe you should think about that.AmbleClaret wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 8:31 pmPeople who drive large pick up trucks in the UK,not needed for business. I've found they've taken over from Range Rover drivers as chief nobs on the road.
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Drivers on there phones texting, and smashing
into back of you. Happened to me twice while
stopped at junctions.
into back of you. Happened to me twice while
stopped at junctions.
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Slow drivers..
People that drive with there full beams on..
People that drive with there full beams on..
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1. old gits on messageboards who probably drive Volvos and are cognitvely challenged by the youth in their falshy german cars.
2. Try driving in Bradford and then pass judgement on the rest of humanity
2. Try driving in Bradford and then pass judgement on the rest of humanity
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Exactly the kind of post i would expect from someone with your username........congratulations!
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Garstang
Garstang
Just try driving in the town one day But, take a week off work or walk, it will be quicker !
Garstang
Just try driving in the town one day But, take a week off work or walk, it will be quicker !
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Just about to go out on my bike before work, so I'll surely have at least two more when I get back
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If you get backLancasterclaret wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 7:24 amJust about to go out on my bike before work, so I'll surely have at least two more when I get back
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People who park up at the side of the road at night and leave their lights on full while still sitting in their car,dim the fu****s!
Morons who think every straight part of a road is a drag strip for them to bomb down
Morons who think every straight part of a road is a drag strip for them to bomb down
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The sheer number of cars on the road.
Our over-reliance on the car in general.
Our over-reliance on the car in general.
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Having moved up to Burnley from Bristol recently, one thing is consistent in both places...
1. Taxi drivers. There are two types - those who drive like they are driving in a lawless third world country without road markings or speed limits and those who drive like they are also trying to read an A3 sized 1996 AA road map and can irrationally stop, slow down or turn without indicators with the predictability of an average Championship matchday.
2. 50mph speed limits for 10+ miles because of roadworks that last longer than the average lifespan of a family dog.
1. Taxi drivers. There are two types - those who drive like they are driving in a lawless third world country without road markings or speed limits and those who drive like they are also trying to read an A3 sized 1996 AA road map and can irrationally stop, slow down or turn without indicators with the predictability of an average Championship matchday.
2. 50mph speed limits for 10+ miles because of roadworks that last longer than the average lifespan of a family dog.
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1) Red light/zebra crossing jumpers. Gets on my wick as my mam is blind and would have no chance getting out of the way when she's crossing roads on her own.
2) People who swing out wide before taking a corner. You're driving a fiesta, not an articulated lorry you absolute pillock.
2) People who swing out wide before taking a corner. You're driving a fiesta, not an articulated lorry you absolute pillock.
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This might have already come up on the thread but a proper pet hate of mine is people who indicate at roundabouts, but can’t use them properly.
For example people who are taking the third exit at a roundabout will correctly flick the right indicator on. However rather than flicking this to the left at approach to the exit, or even turning it off they keep the right indicator on so it looks like they are continuing past the 3rd exit.
Holds up traffic at the next exit whilst you attempt to be a mind reader working out what the hell they’re going to do!
For example people who are taking the third exit at a roundabout will correctly flick the right indicator on. However rather than flicking this to the left at approach to the exit, or even turning it off they keep the right indicator on so it looks like they are continuing past the 3rd exit.
Holds up traffic at the next exit whilst you attempt to be a mind reader working out what the hell they’re going to do!
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People driving up my backside when I’m already doing 30 in a 30 area. Is it just me or does it feel like people are a lot less patient on the roads lately?
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1. Drivers parking on the wrong side of the road facing oncoming traffic, especially at night with their headlights on.
2. Drivers in queueing traffic blocking side roads.
2. Drivers in queueing traffic blocking side roads.
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Far too many to list but the main ones are
1. Lane hoggers.. these are just ignorant drivers who cause congestion.
2. PCP warriors… does no one seem to own their own car anymore and want to hook about in something you can’t afford.
I travel and work abroad a lot therefore drive abroad a lot and Central European drivers are so much better than the IL drivers. Driving through Germany/Poland etc is an absolute breeze and people understand lane discipline very well.
1. Lane hoggers.. these are just ignorant drivers who cause congestion.
2. PCP warriors… does no one seem to own their own car anymore and want to hook about in something you can’t afford.
I travel and work abroad a lot therefore drive abroad a lot and Central European drivers are so much better than the IL drivers. Driving through Germany/Poland etc is an absolute breeze and people understand lane discipline very well.
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Probably helps that Germany has a minimum speed limit for each lane and about 5 times as many traffic police officers.Shaggy wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 2:05 pmFar too many to list but the main ones are
1. Lane hoggers.. these are just ignorant drivers who cause congestion.
2. PCP warriors… does no one seem to own their own car anymore and want to hook about in something you can’t afford.
I travel and work abroad a lot therefore drive abroad a lot and Central European drivers are so much better than the IL drivers. Driving through Germany/Poland etc is an absolute breeze and people understand lane discipline very well.
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1. This seemingly new trend of ridiculously bright LED lights on oncoming vehicles, which end up blinding you as they approach (or blinding you in the rear view mirror if they're behind you).
2. Parking on double-yellows, especially next to a school. 'Oh, I'll only be 2 minutes' - doesn't matter, you're blocking the road and endangering the life of your, or others, children.
2. Parking on double-yellows, especially next to a school. 'Oh, I'll only be 2 minutes' - doesn't matter, you're blocking the road and endangering the life of your, or others, children.
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Car manufacturers have fitted automatic LED to the front of the vehicle without thinking about the rear and subsequently neither have the drivers of said vehicles when it raining heavily or foggy.
People who drive with their seat in a stupid position so their eyes just about clear the steering wheel. They normally wear a Baseball Cap and/or a Hoodie whilst driving.
People who drive with their seat in a stupid position so their eyes just about clear the steering wheel. They normally wear a Baseball Cap and/or a Hoodie whilst driving.
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Number 2 grates me. They're usually in a small car anywayMancunianClaret wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:57 pm1) Red light/zebra crossing jumpers. Gets on my wick as my mam is blind and would have no chance getting out of the way when she's crossing roads on her own.
2) People who swing out wide before taking a corner. You're driving a fiesta, not an articulated lorry you absolute pillock.
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I'm relieved you're not implying that I drive like that.Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:07 pmIt's not illegal far from it when there's a open stretch of road in front of you but when overtaking round bends or dead ground dips potentially putting the motorist you are overtaking in a sh1tshaped position double damn right lights will be flashed for the inconsiderate w@nkers, not implying you drive like that.
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Those are 2 of mine as well.
1. is made even worse by the retina burning headlight bulbs seemingly found on most newer vehicles these days.
I'll add...driver A waiting at a fairly wide junction to turn right from a side road onto a busy main road but positioning themselves right in the middle of said junction so driver B queuing behind them wanting to turn left can't get past until driver A has been able to turn right.
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I do find it strange why other fellow motorists are flashing their lights at you whilst overtaking, it usually happens when the other motorist is doing it dangerously it's something I don't experience when overtaking.dougcollins wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 6:03 pmI'm relieved you're not implying that I drive like that.
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1. folk driving in poor visibility without their lights on. just because you can see doesn't mean everyone can see you. it's especially dangerous when people do it in heavy rain on the motorway. knobs.
2. the bloody M62 and it's ongoing mission to continually disrupt me and thousands of others by never, ever, ever finishing their mysterious upgrades.
2. the bloody M62 and it's ongoing mission to continually disrupt me and thousands of others by never, ever, ever finishing their mysterious upgrades.
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Has anyone mentioned rear fog lights?
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Jesus, that reminds me about Smart MotorwaysyTib wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 10:48 am1. folk driving in poor visibility without their lights on. just because you can see doesn't mean everyone can see you. it's especially dangerous when people do it in heavy rain on the motorway. knobs.
2. the bloody M62 and it's ongoing mission to continually disrupt me and thousands of others by never, ever, ever finishing their mysterious upgrades.
Surely the worse named thing in history