by Bully » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:19 am
by Ian » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:34 am
I've got to agree with that one, I'm not sure if people have forgotten (for those old enough) how we had to negotiate all signalled intersections prior to turning arrows being added or they don't understand that they can fully enter the intersection and turn when it's safe, not only that, once the lights turn red, if you are already in the intersection all other traffic must give way to you before they proceed.Bully wrote:Sitting at a set of lights, behind another car. Waiting to turn right at the intersection. The green arrow goes out, whilst the through traffic light is green. The car in front DOES NOT merge out say half a car length into the intersection where its still safe to do so when the green arrow has gone out. The lights change to red, the driver does not have enough time to make the turn. you are then forced to wait another set of lights change
*sigh*....pet hate of mine
by Bully » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:03 pm
Ian wrote:I've got to agree with that one, I'm not sure if people have forgotten (for those old enough) how we had to negotiate all signalled intersections prior to turning arrows being added or they don't understand that they can fully enter the intersection and turn when it's safe, not only that, once the lights turn red, if you are already in the intersection all other traffic must give way to you before they proceed.Bully wrote:Sitting at a set of lights, behind another car. Waiting to turn right at the intersection. The green arrow goes out, whilst the through traffic light is green. The car in front DOES NOT merge out say half a car length into the intersection where its still safe to do so when the green arrow has gone out. The lights change to red, the driver does not have enough time to make the turn. you are then forced to wait another set of lights change
*sigh*....pet hate of mine
by HH3 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:06 pm
by Failed Creation » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:12 pm
HH3 wrote:i dont know about the olden days, but now you're taught if you aren't comfortable crossing traffic, to wait until you are. It doesn't matter if you frustrate people behind you. It annoys me too. But I do understand people waiting until they're sure they can go. A lots at stake if they get it wrong.
by HH3 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:16 pm
Failed Creation wrote:HH3 wrote:i dont know about the olden days, but now you're taught if you aren't comfortable crossing traffic, to wait until you are. It doesn't matter if you frustrate people behind you. It annoys me too. But I do understand people waiting until they're sure they can go. A lots at stake if they get it wrong.
That's a fair call, but I think if simple things like that make some drivers uncomfortable, then it's time to hand in their licence. I think the same should apply to drivers who sit 10-15kms (or more) under the speed limit in fair conditions. A lot of people don't realize that driving too slow is dangerous to other drivers too.
by Failed Creation » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:22 pm
HH3 wrote:Failed Creation wrote:HH3 wrote:i dont know about the olden days, but now you're taught if you aren't comfortable crossing traffic, to wait until you are. It doesn't matter if you frustrate people behind you. It annoys me too. But I do understand people waiting until they're sure they can go. A lots at stake if they get it wrong.
That's a fair call, but I think if simple things like that make some drivers uncomfortable, then it's time to hand in their licence. I think the same should apply to drivers who sit 10-15kms (or more) under the speed limit in fair conditions. A lot of people don't realize that driving too slow is dangerous to other drivers too.
I agree with that one. I was stuck behind someone doing 40 in a clearly marked 60 zone this morning. He took every turn I did, and nearly made me late for work.
by Psyber » Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:11 pm
Failed Creation wrote:That's a fair call, but I think if simple things like that make some drivers uncomfortable, then it's time to hand in their licence. I think the same should apply to drivers who sit 10-15kms (or more) under the speed limit in fair conditions. A lot of people don't realize that driving too slow is dangerous to other drivers too.HH3 wrote:i dont know about the olden days, but now you're taught if you aren't comfortable crossing traffic, to wait until you are. It doesn't matter if you frustrate people behind you. It annoys me too. But I do understand people waiting until they're sure they can go. A lots at stake if they get it wrong.
by valleys07 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:12 pm
Psyber wrote:then when you come to a passing lane and the road is wider get their confidence back and speed up, making passing them on the passing lane (legally) impossible.
by Bully » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:00 pm
Failed Creation wrote:HH3 wrote:i dont know about the olden days, but now you're taught if you aren't comfortable crossing traffic, to wait until you are. It doesn't matter if you frustrate people behind you. It annoys me too. But I do understand people waiting until they're sure they can go. A lots at stake if they get it wrong.
That's a fair call, but I think if simple things like that make some drivers uncomfortable, then it's time to hand in their licence. I think the same should apply to drivers who sit 10-15kms (or more) under the speed limit in fair conditions. A lot of people don't realize that driving too slow is dangerous to other drivers too.
by Ian » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:12 pm
HH3 wrote:i dont know about the olden days, but now you're taught if you aren't comfortable crossing traffic, to wait until you are. It doesn't matter if you frustrate people behind you. It annoys me too. But I do understand people waiting until they're sure they can go. A lots at stake if they get it wrong.
by Ian » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:14 pm
by Footy Chick » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:17 pm
Gatt_Weasel wrote:if they (Walkerville) dont win the flag ill run around the block of my street naked :) you can grab a chair and enjoy the view
by Bully » Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:40 am
Ian wrote:I think one of the biggest problems at the moment, learners are taught how to pass a test, not necessarily how to drive properly, the current system is seriously flawed.
by Booney » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:24 am
Footy Chick wrote:Next doors little yapper Jack Russell escaping and attacking Fat Cat in MY back yard.
I'll be sticking the vet bill under their door
by The Sleeping Giant » Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:22 am
by Rik E Boy » Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:30 pm
by HH3 » Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:36 pm
Rik E Boy wrote:Katie Perry 'Eye of the TIger' and you're going to hear me roar-or-or-or ACK. Utter shite.
regards,
REB
by woodublieve12 » Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:05 pm
by Psyber » Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:31 pm
Good question, but I'm usually careful not to tailgate them, or do anything that may provoke that reaction...valleys07 wrote:Or they are doing that just to sh*t you....Psyber wrote:then when you come to a passing lane and the road is wider get their confidence back and speed up, making passing them on the passing lane (legally) impossible.
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