Bad Drivers

martinthebandit

vassa wrote: »

That's their problem.

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vassa

martinthebandit wrote: »

So your mpg is more important than driving with consideration for other road users?

Yes because i always drive within the speed limit, so i'll do what i like to maximise my gain, i'm not too fussed if some douchebag needs to overtake because i'm only doing 25 in a 30 zone because he's too impatient, that's his business to worry about, not mine.

I let people out, i don't tailgate, i stick within the limits and i never drive dangerously slow, so i'll do what i want.

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Nope. People are responsible for themselves. If they want to overtake i'm not stopping them, and neither am i forcing them to. If the person behind is approaching too quickly then it's their fault no matter what speed the person in front is doing.

zagfles

Azari wrote: »

Good to see someone taking a responsible attitude to road safety.

People who drive right at the speed limit whilst trying to eat their dinner infuriate me. :mad:

There's no reason why they can't slow down a little while they eat their corn on the cob.

Yes though of course you should also text whoever you're driving to to explain you'll be a little late.

martinthebandit

vassa wrote: »

Yes because i always drive within the speed limit, so i'll do what i like to maximise my gain, i'm not too fussed if some douchebag needs to overtake because i'm only doing 25 in a 30 zone because he's too impatient, that's his business to worry about, not mine.

I let people out, i don't tailgate, i stick within the limits and i never drive dangerously slow, so i'll do what i want.


Nope. People are responsible for themselves. If they want to overtake i'm not stopping them, and neither am i forcing them to. If the person behind is approaching too quickly then it's their fault no matter what speed the person in front is doing.

It's a shame you didn't drive like that when you took your test

vassa

martinthebandit wrote: »

It's a shame you didn't drive like that when you took your test

I did, that's why i passed. I also passed my bike test Mod1 + Mod2 first time with 1 minor for both tests combined.

You're trying to mock me for not driving like an aggressive idiot? Are you completely puddled or something pal?

doughnutmachine

vassa wrote: »

Yes because i always drive within the speed limit, so i'll do what i like to maximise my gain, i'm not too fussed if some douchebag needs to overtake because i'm only doing 25 in a 30 zone because he's too impatient, that's his business to worry about, not mine.

I let people out, i don't tailgate, i stick within the limits and i never drive dangerously slow, so i'll do what i want.

doing 25 in a 30 is dangerously slow

prowla

doughnutmachine wrote: »

doing 25 in a 30 is dangerously slow

And so is 30 in a 40.

MadDogWoman_2

Ilona wrote: »

2. The national speed limit on single carriageways is 60mph. Not 50mph, and definitely NOT 40mph. If you can't drive at somewhere near the speed limit in good driving conditions, you should re-think the whole driving thing. Just because the speed limit is 60mph doesn't always mean it is safe to drive at those speeds, it is a limit, not an aim! Also NSL on single carriageways is 50mph for a goods vehicle and 40mph for anything above 7.5 tonnes.
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What do you class as a goods vehicle? Van, pickup? I class a lorry as a goods vehicle, and that is 40mph.
Ilona

It states it on the vehicles V5 document, the rule doesn't apply if the vehicle is car based van, i.e a Vauxhall Combo.

vassa

doughnutmachine wrote: »

doing 25 in a 30 is dangerously slow

LOL no. Just no.

frugal_mike

If a car is driving significantly slower than other cars on the road it becomes a hazard. Obviously the other drivers are responsible for ensuring they are aware of and avoid the hazards. And this isn't meant as a criticism, their are lots of legitimate hazards on the road. Parked cars, pedestrians, cars pulling out of junctions, farm animals etc.

The less hazards there are the safer it would be though. That's probably why motorways are so safe, they are much more predictable and uniform.