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Illegal parking in cycle lanes - name and shame
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Harry_Flashman wrote: »If the cyclists don't look out for themselves, I'm damned if I'm going to.
No, cyclists shouldn't ride three abreast, but I don't recall seeing mention of that in this thread; I might have missed it.
However, good driving is defensive driving, and you do need to allow for odd behaviour from other road users, no matter how many wheels or legs they have.
If your bad driving does kill or seriously injure someone, then the law will deal with you as it sees fit. You'll be off the road for a while (good!), your insurance bill will go up (a lot!) and you might even be behind bars for a while.
Seriously, why not chill and also give some thought to extra training to help you identify and address the flaws in your attitude and driving skills?I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
gadgetmind wrote: »Like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZLoCHrCFgQ
His "defence" was that I'd gone through a red light. I think he meant that I legally entered the ASZ in front of his so that I was visible!
He then tried to blame another motorist.
You were rather far out into the road though. You'd have avoided that by keeping over to the left.
I can't imagine why he stopped just 'cos you told him to though?0 -
gadgetmind wrote: »No, cyclists shouldn't ride three abreast, but I don't recall seeing mention of that in this thread; I might have missed it. Post 164
However, good driving is defensive driving, and you do need to allow for odd behaviour from other road users, no matter how many wheels or legs they have. Each is responsible for their own safety in my opinion.
If your bad driving does kill or seriously injure someone, then the law will deal with you as it sees fit. You'll be off the road for a while (good!), your insurance bill will go up (a lot!) and you might even be behind bars for a while. The cyclist may be all smug thinking they're in the right (debatable), but I'll be alive and uninjured.
Seriously, why not chill and also give some thought to extra training to help you identify and address the flaws in your attitude and driving skills? I did extra training years ago when I took my HGV test.
I'm not sure why I'm expected to think that my journey is less important than the cyclists though? My journey is more important to me than anyone elses'.0 -
Harry_Flashman wrote: »You were rather far out into the road though. You'd have avoided that by keeping over to the left.
No, I wasn't. In fact, I should have been farther out.I can't imagine why he stopped just 'cos you told him to though?
He should have stopped at the scene of the accident. It alarms me that you have a licence yet don't know that.
You need training and lots of it! Seriously dude, you're doing yourself or anyone else a favour by taking to the roads with such fundamental flaws in your knowledge and attitude!I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
Harry_Flashman wrote: »I'm not sure why I'm expected to think that my journey is less important than the cyclists though? My journey is more important to me than anyone elses'.
Yes, that's clear, and I think it's also the fundamental flaw with your driving. That you were *ever* behind the wheel of a HGV is deeply scary.
Will you answer me one question, and try to answer it honestly? Are you just trolling or you your really as ignorant as you come across?No, cyclists shouldn't ride three abreast, but I don't recall seeing mention of that in this thread; I might have missed it. Post 164
Hyperbole, canard, lie, you choose.
I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
Harry_Flashman wrote: »I'm not sure why I'm expected to think that my journey is less important than the cyclists though? My journey is more important to me than anyone elses'.
You're not only expected but required by law to place to safety of other road users and pedestrians above above your journey.0 -
gadgetmind wrote: »He should have stopped at the scene of the accident. It alarms me that you have a licence yet don't know that.
Hardly an accident with no damage or injury caused.0 -
gadgetmind wrote: »Yes, that's clear, and I think it's also the fundamental flaw with your driving. That you were *ever* behind the wheel of a HGV is deeply scary.
Will you answer me one question, and try to answer it honestly? Are you just trolling or you your really as ignorant as you come across?
Hyperbole, canard, lie, you choose.
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I'm an HGV driver by profession
I'm not ignorant. I simply believe that cyclists are a nuisance on the roads who refuse to pay their way but have an over-developed sense of their own entitlement.0 -
Harry_Flashman wrote: »Hardly an accident with no damage or injury caused.
How did he know he hadn't caused injury or damage unless he stopped? Surely this is a common courtesy that any normal personal would perform, along with apologising?
I was lined up with the double yellows, so couldn't have been further left, and he simply drove into me. He then drove away. That you stoop so low as to even try and defend this says a lot about you.I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
gadgetmind wrote: »Like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZLoCHrCFgQ
His "defence" was that I'd gone through a red light. I think he meant that I legally entered the ASZ in front of his so that I was visible!
He then tried to blame another motorist.
Yes, very much like that.
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