People not knowing how to use motorways properly.

Eliza_2

If people really don't know the rule, then flashing them with a lighthouse won't teach them. You need a big sign that explains the rule, preferably also citing the actual paragraph of the relevant law or bit of the highway code. Of course written backwards so they can read it in the mirror.

If someone flashes at me I have no idea what they mean, other than that they are actually there! How should I know whether you're my best friend saying hello, that the exhaust isn't falling off, that my child isn't making rude signs out of the window or that your lights are faulty and only work on lighthouse mode?

Personally if I see someone doing this I do exactly as described, go from lane 1, to lane 2, to lane 3, overtake them, then back to lane 2 and back to lane 1. I don't see that it's so hard to do. Quite often if you do this, the errant driver will suddenly wake up and follow your example. If not, then it's not my problem.

But I don't suffer from road rage, I'm very calm and not at all ruffled by this kind of thing - now supermarket rage, that's another story!

Liz

BargainGalore

Maybe you should stay off the road if it bothers you that much

Errata

Some people who get flashed at to get out of the way by some smartarze driver who can't be bothered to overtake them stay just where they are. I'm one of 'em.

George_Michael

mattyprice,

You should consider paying for a few more driving lessons as it's obvious that you didn't take enough before you passed your test.
Enough to teach you the basics maybe, but certainly not enough to make you a safe and responsible driver.

There is nothing you can do, apart from fit high-intensity bulbs and hope they get the message across.

Nothing that is apart from following the highway code and pass them on the right.

I don't see why I should have to go from lane 1, to 2, to 3, back to 2 and then back to 1

Because that is the correct, safe and sensible thing to do.

Passing on the left is a last resort, because frankly I'm not changing lane 4 times because of someone's inability to drive.

So you will flash them instead because of someone's (yours) inability to overtake correctly.

savemoney

264

You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past. Slow-moving or speed-restricted vehicles should always remain in the left-hand lane of the carriageway unless overtaking. You MUST NOT drive on the hard shoulder except in an emergency or if directed to do so by the police, HA traffic officers in uniform or by signs.

mattyprice4004 wrote: »

It's simple: You stay in the leftmost lane until you need to overtake something, you do so, and then go back in the left hand lane.

Dave_C_2

I see your rule 264 and add another from the highway code:
110

Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users.


As was said above, two wrongs don't make a right.


Dave

Blackpool_Saver

I am so glad that I am not the only one who hates flasher/horn blowers who think they can bully other drivers.

Back off or overtake, do not take it upon yourself to boss other drivers.

OneYorkshireLass

Why is it that middle lane hoggers are usually either of the following: women who are sat so far forward in their seat that their head is practically touching the steering wheel, or men with their right elbows resting on the window sill?

DCFC79

Ive encountered various drivers who hog the middle lane and wont move over to lane 1 as its clear. Theres also drivers who will just hog the outside lane when theres no need to as lane 2 and 1 are both clear. Its not hard to work out how a motorway should be used.

aldredd

Dave_C wrote: »

I see your rule 264 and add another from the highway code:
110

Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users.

However, flashing your lights as you approach someone in a lane they shouldn't be in IS (technically) allowed as per this rule. Pees me off no end when people do it, and shouldn't be done right behind someone to 'get them to move', but when done correctly, is allowed.