slow drivers

SailorSam

The speed written on those signs, it's not a compulsory target you know. Even if the roads aren't covered in snow there's a lot of ice around.

notanewuser

I got stuck yesterday behind some Pillock doing an indicated *25* mph on a clear, dry, well lit 60mph dual carriageway yesterday afternoon.

There was a MASSIVE tailback behind him, most of which had no choice but to follow him for 5 miles. :grrrrrrr:

martinthebandit

SailorSam wrote: »

The speed written on those signs, it's not a compulsory target you know. Even if the roads aren't covered in snow there's a lot of ice around.

Oh I know that but it would be a fail point on your driving test if you drove much slower than the speed limit if its safe to do so.

...... and my question was about those that drive slower than the spotted limit when its safe to do so, not specifically about driving today.

MrsE_2

martinthebandit wrote: »

Coming home from work this afternoon I got stuck in the queue behind a slow driver, you know 45 ish maximum on a NSL road, and I got to wondering and would be grateful if any drivers who don't keep up to the speed limit when it is safe to do so would care to explain why they do it.

As far as I could see its either because;

1. They feel unsafe going any quicker; or
2. They never look in their mirrors so have no idea they are holding anyone else up; or
3. They have passed their driving test so now they can drive how they want without considering anyone else.

An I missing any other reason?

4. Icy road conditions?

vikingaero

The problem with Mr/Mrs 40mph is that they are not doing 40mph but most probably 35mph when you factor in lag in response to hills/bends/traffic/speedometer inaccuracy.

The other problems with Mr/Mrs 40mph is that:

(1) They seem to travel at 40mph even through 30mph towns.
(2) An emergency service vehicle has to be on their tail for 30 seconds before they realise that they need to move over.

I subscribe to the concept of "reasonable progress" and not hindering traffic if I can help it.

martinthebandit

MrsE wrote: »

4. Icy road conditions?

Another one who missed this bit

'when it is safe to do so'

Have another go

MrsE_2

scaredofdebt wrote: »

What annoys me is the speed camera signs - they should be legally obliged to put the speed limit on the same sign, how often I see people slam their brakes on to do 30 MPH when it's a 40 because they don't know the speed limit.

Def agree with that about putting the actual speed limit up with the cameras & camera signs.

MrsE_2

martinthebandit wrote: »

Another one who missed this bit

'when it is safe to do so'

Have another go

Safety is all perception.

Some people feel they can do the speed limit or above on the wintry roads others know they can't.

I had someone flash me from behind tonight because he wanted me to drive faster on the road & drove very close behind. That sort of bullying behaviour has no effect on me whatsoever & I just ignored him, he's welcome to overtake should he want to.
I was doing 5mph under the speed limit, but there is still snow & ice above & it was dark so the temp was dropping.

martinthebandit

MrsE wrote: »

Safety is all perception.

Some people feel they can do the speed limit or above on the wintry roads others know they can't.

I had someone flash me from behind tonight because he wanted me to drive faster on the road & drove very close behind. That sort of bullying behaviour has no effect on me whatsoever & I just ignored him, he's welcome to overtake should he want to.
I was doing 5mph under the speed limit, but there is still snow & ice above & it was dark so the temp was dropping.

Another option 1 then, thanks

Blackpool_Saver

martinthebandit wrote: »

Spookily enough I thought the phrase in my question;

'any drivers who don't keep up to the speed limit when it is safe to do so' just about covered that.

in your opinion or theirs, you are not inside THEIR car.

Not looking for a row btw.

I am so tired of inexperienced young drivers causing me extra danger.....