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.

 

[KEV 1 N]

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

They’re most likely worrying how they can keep up with the finance payments on the car and just “forget” to indicate!

 

[littlespark]

Ignore headlamp flashers. If there's an accident, it wont help if you say "but they flashed me to go on"... They can easily say they didn't. Unless there's witnesses.
Ignore indicators. People either use them when they shouldn't or not use them when they should. Again, if there's an accident, you cant use them as an excuse.
Ignore tractors. They shouldn't be on the road anyway.
Ignore speed limits. Everyone else does.
Ignore cyclists. Like the driver of the mini did who tried to squeeze past me on my bike and an oncoming bus.
Ignore police cars with flashing lights. Honestly, they don't mind you not stopping for them.
Ignore Audi drivers. They really don't like you staring at them.
Ignore Volvo drivers. See above.
Ignore the wife in the passenger seat. If only she would let me.

 

[Squid]

Most people don't even know that the fuel gauge in the cluster shows which side the filler cap is on by the location of the hose, left or right.......

The bigeest muppets are the ones that are entering a dual carriageway where you can only turn one way and indicate, why?

 

[The Ghost]

you can only turn one way and indicate, why?

because we know there are idiots about.

 

[PEG]

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!

...What about those people who block the hard shoulder,or if you are on certain motorways,a "smart lane",with their broken down Rangies and discos...

 

[Percyprod]

Oh no, not the dreaded 'Landrover always break down' brigade. On my 4th, great cars no better or worse than any others. Don't get me started on roundabouts. I seem to remember that on a 4 road one, if you are leaving at the first exit, then keep left, signal left and leave at the exit. Second exit it's left hand lane, signal left after passing first exit and leave at second exit. If it's the third exit then keelright, signal right, then signal left after second exit and leave on third exit.

 

[telectrix]

Oh no, not the dreaded 'Landrover always break down' brigade. On my 4th, great cars no better or worse than any others. Don't get me started on roundabouts. I seem to remember that on a 4 road one, if you are leaving at the first exit, then keep left, signal left and leave at the exit. Second exit it's left hand lane, signal left after passing first exit and leave at second exit. If it's the third exit then keelright, signal right, then signal left after second exit and leave on third exit.

agreed, but what about where 2nd exit is straight on and pillocks signal right on entering R/B?

 

[Octopus]

Audi

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[telectrix]

Audi

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corrected that 4U

 

[Percyprod]

Is there a surplus of ''U"s on the world ? There seems to be a lot of '4 U's and '2 U's, there's 6 already!

 

[telectrix]

what about UP YRS.

 

[Squid]

Oh no, not the dreaded 'Landrover always break down' brigade. On my 4th, great cars no better or worse than any others. Don't get me started on roundabouts. I seem to remember that on a 4 road one, if you are leaving at the first exit, then keep left, signal left and leave at the exit. Second exit it's left hand lane, signal left after passing first exit and leave at second exit. If it's the third exit then keelright, signal right, then signal left after second exit and leave on third exit.

Pfffffff, always take the racing one and shortest route..........

 

[Strima]

Pfffffff, always take the racing one and shortest route..........

I know that stretch of road, what the hell she was thinking and also having her kid in the car.

 

[sparkdog]

Most people seem to use the right indicator when exiting the roundabout,instead of the left, so I don't know if they are going to continue round or exit.

 

[telectrix]

Most people seem to use the right indicator when exiting the roundabout,instead of the left, so I don't know if they are going to continue round or exit.

it's a woman thing. if she used the left indicator, her handbag will fall off the stalk.

 

[Percyprod]

What are 'up years'?

 

[telectrix]

corrected year your spelling. "your's".

 

[Squid]

it's a woman thing. if she used the left indicator, her handbag will fall off the stalk.

In Liverpool its the freezer bag to defeat the tags on stolen goods......... ;o)))))) thats why the cars have indicator stalks the length of broom handles.

 

[Percyprod]

I assume you mean 'yours'.

 

[Deleted member 104825]

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.

If you will assume ---/u/me - actually just an --- of you, me I just presume idiot ahead.