Really Really Stupid People

[Deleted member 126251]

I drive in Edinburgh , Glasgow , Dundee , Aberdeen regularly and don't have these problems ...

Have you ever driven in London?

 

[Deleted member 126251]

You either want to be ahead of them , or stay behind !

So which? I prefer to let them get on their way.....

 

[Petrol Pete]

I have driven in Aberdeen and Glasgow and I have sat in traffic in London. I must admit it was a few years ago now but the two up North were a doddle compared to the big smoke. Maybe things have changed since then ??

 

[Deleted member 126251]

I'm sure the AMG owners get this too

I get it often in my SL - idiots (usually in slower cars) wanting to keep up with me or pass. Most times I let them go......other times

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Exactly what I do

Also, are there any lights that take 5 minutes to change? Yes, sometimes seems like it (!!), but that long?

I always try look at all the cars in the line and if none are indicating, then they are all going straight (aren't they????). I don't think the indicator is only for the vehicles behind but also to warn oncoming vehicles. I'm approaching from the opposite direction, I have a heads up that cars intend to cross my lane! Also helps in congestion so that I know they want to turn across my lane and I can let them cross if possible.

Isn't the indicator supposed to stay on until the manoeuvre has been completed?

 

[Deleted member 126251]

It helps you to make rapid progress wherever you are.

I drove in London on a daily commute - generally very inconsiderate drivers.

 

[219]

Have you ever driven in London?

Many times

 

[219]

So which? I prefer to let them get on their way.....

It depends on the circumstances

 

[219]

I have driven in Aberdeen and Glasgow and I have sat in traffic in London. I must admit it was a few years ago now but the two up North were a doddle compared to the big smoke. Maybe things have changed since then ??

I’ve experienced free flowing , and congestion in all of these places .

 

[219]

I always try look at all the cars in the line and if none are indicating, then they are all going straight (aren't they????). I don't think the indicator is only for the vehicles behind but also to warn oncoming vehicles. I'm approaching from the opposite direction, I have a heads up that cars intend to cross my lane! Also helps in congestion so that I know they want to turn across my lane and I can let them cross if possible.

Isn't the indicator supposed to stay on until the manoeuvre has been completed?

Not if it will cause annoyance to other road users , for example after dark .

Same with people sitting after dark with foot on foot brake and brake lights dazzling people behind : apply parking brake and , optionally , neutral or park , although an efficient parking brake will hold a car in drive .

The correct procedure is , if it was on for other road users on the approach , to cancel once at a standstill. When it is time to move off , either put it back on , or consider once again whether the signal may now be required . ( This was feature four of the ‘old’ system of car control , as published in earlier versions of Roadcraft) and is taught by all of the civilian advanced driving organisations as well as by all three emergency services , the army , and others .

It is tried and tested ; it works .

 

[Gollom]

Beginning to regret posting the original annoyance.......

Seriously, an entertaining series of replies - and nobody has fallen out. Yet.......

Personally, I think Bill Gates is to blame

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Not if it will cause annoyance to other road users , for example after dark .

Same with people sitting after dark with foot on foot brake and brake lights dazzling people behind : apply parking brake and , optionally , neutral or park , although an efficient parking brake will hold a car in drive .

The correct procedure is , if it was on for other road users on the approach , to cancel once at a standstill. When it is time to move off , either put it back on , or consider once again whether the signal may now be required . ( This was feature four of the ‘old’ system of car control , as published in earlier versions of Roadcraft) and is taught by all of the civilian advanced driving organisations as well as by all three emergency services , the army , and others .

It is tried and tested ; it works .

Really ..........indicator or brake light off so we do not annoy other motorists....BS really.........

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Not if it will cause annoyance to other road users , for example after dark .

Same with people sitting after dark with foot on foot brake and brake lights dazzling people behind : apply parking brake and , optionally , neutral or park , although an efficient parking brake will hold a car in drive .

The correct procedure is , if it was on for other road users on the approach , to cancel once at a standstill. When it is time to move off , either put it back on , or consider once again whether the signal may now be required . ( This was feature four of the ‘old’ system of car control , as published in earlier versions of Roadcraft) and is taught by all of the civilian advanced driving organisations as well as by all three emergency services , the army , and others .

It is tried and tested ; it works .

I'm starting to get it. You drive your antiques and remain angry about the modern bright lights.......................................

 

[Deleted member 126251]

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The correct procedure is , if it was on for other road users on the approach , to cancel once at a standstill. When it is time to move off , either put it back on , or consider once again whether the signal may now be required . ( This was feature four of the ‘old’ system of car control , as published in earlier versions of Roadcraft) and is taught by all of the civilian advanced driving organisations as well as by all three emergency services , the army , and others .

Really........???? Please publish approved evidence of your rules.

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Not if it will cause annoyance to other road users , for example after dark .

OMG so a driver with an indicator flashing , giving you clear evidence of their intention, ................is annoying. Dude........... Stop driving!

 

[Deleted member 113659]

I'm starting to get it. You drive your antiques and remain angry about the modern bright lights.......................................

Really ..........indicator or brake light off so we do not annoy other motorists....BS really.........

Really........???? Please publish approved evidence of your rules.

OMG so a driver with an indicator flashing , giving you clear evidence of their intention, ................is annoying. Dude........... Stop driving!

You OK Rory?

 

[pmcgsmurf]

Personally, I think Bill Gates is to blame

You absolute winker, I've just sprayed my monitor with Guinness.
Just got asked wtf you laughing at.

 

[unimog]

Mirror. Signal. Manoeuvre.

You have not completed the manoeuvre, so you should continue to signal until you have.

 

[SpoonJar]

I drove in London on a daily commute - generally very inconsiderate drivers.

You should try driving in Hounslow/Isleworth. The most pig ignorant bstards I've ever come across.

 

[219]

Beginning to regret posting the original annoyance.......

Seriously, an entertaining series of replies - and nobody has fallen out. Yet.......

Personally, I think Bill Gates is to blame

Or Donald Trump !