Last two motoring questions - honest!

[Percyprod]

Why do some drivers, on a 2 way road, stop if they see an ambulance or fire engine coming towards them. They are not in its way, no need to stop or even slow down. The other one is when you pull in to a petrol station, and there is a queue for the pumps for cars with fillers on one side, but no queue for pumps on the other side. I have a Discovery 4, and it is great for me, because the hose is still long enough to reach round to the other side, so I don't have to queue, if you see what I mean!

 

[Octopus]

You are dealing with the general public and I don't think many of them "think"

Its a bit like waiting to turn right, traffic coming towards you merely need to give you a few seconds to let you turn - but no, they don't (I make a point of allowing such people to turn!)

 

[Percyprod]

Ok to slow down to let people turn right, or come out of a junction, but not a good idea to stop, as some people do especially on a busy road, bound to be some one hits you up the ar**, even if they are in the wrong.

 

[telectrix]

when the car in front starts out into a roundabout, then slams on the brakes, half way over the line, when you're looking to the right.

 

[KEV 1 N]

when the car in front starts out into a roundabout, then slams on the brakes, half way over the line, when you're looking to the right.

My uncle got caught out with that many years ago, and I nearly have a few times.
I now watch the car in front and wait till it’s on it’s way, only then do I look to the right to go.

 

[KEV 1 N]

Ok to slow down to let people turn right, or come out of a junction, but not a good idea to stop, as some people do especially on a busy road, bound to be some one hits you up the ar**, even if they are in the wrong.

I no longer “let” cars out or “flash” as the amount of times the signal is ignored or not acknowledged is unreal! Sod them all!
I maintain my speed, slow down and some ar*s will pull out in front of you and then drive as if there’s a block of wood under their accelerator pedal

 

[KEV 1 N]

Yes, I find it comical when every body is queuing at the petrol station to use the pump that is the same side as their filler cap, yet the opposite pumps are free. It’s even more comical to drive past them all to a free pump, stretch over the hose, fill up and pay, then when you get back in the car, they’re all still in the queue!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Summer’s the worst time.
People have their windows open and can hear what I’m saying about them.

 

[telectrix]

Yes, I find it comical when every body is queuing at the petrol station to use the pump that is the same side as their filler cap, yet the opposite pumps are free. It’s even more comical to drive past them all to a free pump, stretch over the hose, fill up and pay, then when you get back in the car, they’re all still in the queue!

don't work for me. even the long hose won't reach to the other side. filler is just behind passenger door. what is most annoying is drivers (mostly women) who , having fuelled up, leave their cars at the pump then spend 20 minutes shopping for their bloody costas, mineral waters and salad & snot sandwiches.

 

[Tes369]

How about people who don't indicate to go around a roundabout and indicate to come off I see this daily. ...?

 

[KEV 1 N]

How about people who don't indicate to go around a roundabout and indicate to come off I see this daily. ...?

Funnily enough it always seems to be Audi’s that don’t indicate at roundabouts (or any other junction/cross roads etc)

 

[Octopus]

How about people who don't indicate to go around a roundabout and indicate to come off I see this daily. ...?

I would rather prefer if people didn't indicate on round-abouts - because most who do, do it incorrectly.

 

[telectrix]

seems to me that the newer and more expensive the car, the more pig-ignorant is the driver.

 

[The Ghost]

Oh yeh and don't forget when turning at a junction, do not turn the wheels/steering right or left in preparation for the turn as if someone shunts you from behind you will get pushed into oncoming traffic rather than if you kept your wheels straight ahead you wont go into the oncoming traffic. This is a safety bulletin from your favourite poster

 

[telectrix]

if you hate roundabouts, try and follow this @ swindon.