Interlink driver - aggressive, tailing, horn honking stain

fannyadams

I'm pretty sure the use of the horn on the public highway has not changed.
it means "I am here".
it doesn't mean - get out of my way.

powerful_Rogue

fannyadams wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the use of the horn on the public highway has not changed.
it means "I am here".
it doesn't mean - get out of my way.

Its used to make others aware of your presence.

Needless to say, if someone is sat stationary at a green light, its common sense to give them a toot then t get out of your car, knock on their window and advise them of their error.

Hermione_Granger

powerful_Rogue wrote: »

You class yourself as an experienced driver. In my opinion, people that do that are often the worst on the road.

A bit ironic, a comment such as that coming from a driver who either doesn't understand the correct way to use a vehicle horn, or does know and just doesn't think that the law applies to them.

Yes, the horn can be used to make others aware of your presence, but only when the vehicle is not moving unless to warn of danger.
How is a stopped car a danger to the van behind?

powerful_Rogue

Hermione_Granger wrote: »

A bit ironic, a comment such as that coming from a driver who either doesn't understand the correct way to use a vehicle horn, or does know and just doesn't think that the law applies to them.

Yes, the horn can be used to make others aware of your presence, but only when the vehicle is not moving unless to warn of danger.
How is a stopped car a danger to the van behind?

Where in this thread have I classed myself as an experienced driver?

Im well aware of what the highway code says. If someone is sat stationary at a green light, this could quite easily become a danger. Lights are set to allow traffic through. By this green light building up traffic, it could cause issues further down the chain of lights.

Let me guess, you've never used your horn inadvertently or gone above the speed limit - whether on purpose or by accident.

shaun_from_Africa

I've never had much faith in the companies that provide contact details for reporting their drivers.
"How's my driving? Call 01234 56789"

Some of them may act on reports if they have something to confirm the facts, but if they take action against a driver simply on the basis of an unverifiable verbal report, I can see that the no win, no fee lawyers would have a field day.

oscarward

I had a run in with a lorry driver some years ago. We stopped and exchanged words which on his side was quite derogatory and I told him I would report him. He told me to do what I liked.

So I did, found out the name of the company MD in Sheffield and pointed out the drivers action didn't help his company image.

I also pointed out the depot location was an accident waiting to happen as the drivers were under pressure to do multi drop deliveries and had to exit from a small industrial estate on to a busy main road in the rush hour.

This was the cause of my altercation as the driver saw me but decided to pull out anyway forcing me to swerve to the other side of the road, luckily no oncoming traffic.

To add a bit of spice I copied to the Traffic Inspector at the local nick as they may have to deal with the aftermath.

I had a very apologetic letter back from him and he had spoken to the driver.

Sally_A

As an insurance broker, we've had a few requests from Fleet Managers to put the fear of God into an errant driver/employee for aggressive driving.


"It has come to ours and your company fleet insurers attention that there have been a couple of occasions when the vehicle you were driving has been involved in some "road rage" incidents.


Whilst we appreciate no Road Traffic Accident has occurred; please be aware that continued reports of aggression may affect the insurance cover granted to you, with the possibility that cover may be withdrawn"


Or words to a similar effect; fleet managers prefer that we are the ones cracking the whip, so that we are seen as the bad boys rather than the employer.

powerful_Rogue

Sally_A wrote: »

As an insurance broker, we've had a few requests from Fleet Managers to put the fear of God into an errant driver/employee for aggressive driving.


"It has come to ours and your company fleet insurers attention that there have been a couple of occasions when the vehicle you were driving has been involved in some "road rage" incidents.


Whilst we appreciate no Road Traffic Accident has occurred; please be aware that continued reports of aggression may affect the insurance cover granted to you, with the possibility that cover may be withdrawn"


Or words to a similar effect; fleet managers prefer that we are the ones cracking the whip, so that we are seen as the bad boys rather than the employer.

And if I ever received something like that, id be asking for proof of said incident and taking this matter further.

Its nothing to do with the insurance company unless there is an accident or conviction.

I think your stepping way beyond your station and should be advising the fleet manager that this is their job and nothing to do with you.

Sally_A

Actually it does, many an insurance company would pay for the "How's my driving" stickers to get feedback. A bit like the telematics boxes on the youngsters these days.


If I recall correctly Zurich would monitor the calls received from the "How's my driving" stickers.


So yes, it is all part of risk assessment/risk management.

powerful_Rogue

Sally_A wrote: »

Actually it does, many an insurance company would pay for the "How's my driving" stickers to get feedback. A bit like the telematics boxes on the youngsters these days.


If I recall correctly Zurich would monitor the calls received from the "How's my driving" stickers.


So yes, it is all part of risk assessment/risk management.

Telematics to a certain extent I can agree with because they show actual data of the person driving, although not in context.

So your honestly saying you would consider raising prices/cancel a persons insurance based on the telephone calls of an anonymous person?