thistledo Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 22/10/2023 at 14:07, 19QOS19 said: I've decided what thing actually rattles me most about other drivers, having racked up over 1000 miles last week driving up and around Scotland. Folk who don't indicate and middle lane drivers are right up there but the ones who top my list are the fuckwits who can't do bends. Several times throughout last week I'd be stuck behind someone who would be slamming on the brakes down to 35/40 on bends (and I'm not talking about tight bends, you could comfortably do 55/60 without putting strain on your tyres!) and when there was a chance to overtake on a straight they'd be up to 60 or even faster meaning if I wanted to get past I'd have to be speeding. I think these folk think they're great drivers because they can go fast! Absolutely fucking infuriating. It's maybe because you can be stuck behind for so long but it's the only thing that are gets me genuinely raging when driving. (Wet/icy conditions all bets are off of course, but wee bends in good condition dont require you to reduce your speed by 20/30mph ffs) This was doing my head in yesterday driving home from the in laws from Glencoe to Tyndrum, some bellend in a Tesla and another car, slowing down to 35/40 most corners and then booting it on the straights. I got a chance to pass one who sped up to almost tailgating the Tesla to try and stop me pulling back in and then acted apoplectic I'd passed him, probably deeming me the dangerous driver. Full family in the car at the time, really don't know what goes through peoples heads deliberately endangering peoples lives like that. I think I'll end up Vinnie Jones'ing some c**t that does this to me again honestly. Also came as close as I've been in my life to a head on with another driver overtaking a group of cars near the Commando memorial, slowed to about 20mph and was partly in the ditch as he squeezed past. Weirdly was fairly calm about the incident knowing I could ditch the car and be ok, but overall not a pleasant experience. Starting to really hate the A82 when it's not just me in the car. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I’m always sceptical of the folk who moan about people slowing down for corners. Sure some folk rip the piss with it but if you can’t see far ahead of you then you should be slowing down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, thistledo said: This was doing my head in yesterday driving home from the in laws from Glencoe to Tyndrum, some bellend in a Tesla and another car, slowing down to 35/40 most corners and then booting it on the straights. I got a chance to pass one who sped up to almost tailgating the Tesla to try and stop me pulling back in and then acted apoplectic I'd passed him, probably deeming me the dangerous driver. Full family in the car at the time, really don't know what goes through peoples heads deliberately endangering peoples lives like that. I think I'll end up Vinnie Jones'ing some c**t that does this to me again honestly. Also came as close as I've been in my life to a head on with another driver overtaking a group of cars near the Commando memorial, slowed to about 20mph and was partly in the ditch as he squeezed past. Weirdly was fairly calm about the incident knowing I could ditch the car and be ok, but overall not a pleasant experience. Starting to really hate the A82 when it's not just me in the car. Does nothing from the first paragraph make you question your own driving decisions? With a full family in the car you’d surely be waiting until it was absolutely clear cut before overtaking, not taking a “chance” and relying heavily on the car in front not to be a fanny. All for the sake of getting 1 car further forward. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, eez-eh said: Does nothing from the first paragraph make you question your own driving decisions? With a full family in the car you’d surely be waiting until it was absolutely clear cut before overtaking, not taking a “chance” and relying heavily on the car in front not to be a fanny. All for the sake of getting 1 car further forward. The OP clearly states that it was safe to pass before the dangerous driver closed the gap for no reason therfore making it an unsafe manoeuvre, the arsehole is definitely the driver closing the gap and deliberately endangering OP. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonytoons Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, eez-eh said: Does nothing from the first paragraph make you question your own driving decisions? With a full family in the car you’d surely be waiting until it was absolutely clear cut before overtaking, not taking a “chance” and relying heavily on the car in front not to be a fanny. All for the sake of getting 1 car further forward. I've never understood why people use the argument of having family in the car for a reason for driving more safely. You should be driving safely all the time. You also shouldn't have to rely "heavily" that a car you are overtaking is a fanny. There would be no overtaking at all if that was the case. 11 minutes ago, Empty It said: The OP clearly states that it was safe to pass before the dangerous driver closed the gap for no reason therfore making it an unsafe manoeuvre, the arsehole is definitely the driver closing the gap and deliberately endangering OP. I've mentioned this previously, the utter worst kind of c**t on the road endangering everyone around them because they think people shouldn't be overtaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, Empty It said: The OP clearly states that it was safe to pass before the dangerous driver closed the gap for no reason therfore making it an unsafe manoeuvre, the arsehole is definitely the driver closing the gap and deliberately endangering OP. Did they? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) The A78 had temporary traffic lights causing a long tailback between Inverkip and Wemyss Bay when I passed through there the other week around 6pm. I decided to be generous and let one driver out of a junction and into the flow of traffic even though a load of people were attempting to jump the queue by jumping off and then back in to the flow of traffic further up the road. I suppose the predictable happened: about three people attempt to shoot out of the junction exploiting my generosity. It pissed me off because I was trying to be kind and just ended up getting exploited. Edited October 23, 2023 by 2426255 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Loonytoons said: I've never understood why people use the argument of having family in the car for a reason for driving more safely. You should be driving safely all the time. You also shouldn't have to rely "heavily" that a car you are overtaking is a fanny. There would be no overtaking at all if that was the case. I've mentioned this previously, the utter worst kind of c**t on the road endangering everyone around them because they think people shouldn't be overtaking. Yeah I agree risky overtakes should be avoided regardless of who’s in the car. It wasn’t me who brought up the family in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsOfficialMoaner Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I've only drove through to Glasgow a few times but when you get there and there are lanes joining and exiting everywhere I am like 'stick to the middle lane and f**k everyone else that has a problem with that' because I don't have a clue what the f**k is going on. I will be fair to the drivers through there, they are far better than the ones in Edinburgh. Glasgow drivers let you change lanes or whatever. Edinburgh drivers will fight you for every square inch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, eez-eh said: I’m always sceptical of the folk who moan about people slowing down for corners. Sure some folk rip the piss with it but if you can’t see far ahead of you then you should be slowing down. If I'm on an unfamiliar road with lots of bends, then I'll probably be driving slower than locals and those familiar with the road. So if there's someone obviously itching to get past I'll keep my speed down when we get to a straight so they can overtake. It really pisses me off then when they don't take the opportunity to overtake and stay behind and continue to tailgate me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 5 hours ago, HeartsOfficialMoaner said: I've only drove through to Glasgow a few times but when you get there and there are lanes joining and exiting everywhere I am like 'stick to the middle lane and f**k everyone else that has a problem with that' because I don't have a clue what the f**k is going on. I will be fair to the drivers through there, they are far better than the ones in Edinburgh. Glasgow drivers let you change lanes or whatever. Edinburgh drivers will fight you for every square inch. The M8 and Lothian Road aren't exactly comparable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 22/10/2023 at 17:43, Caballero said: Lorry overtaking Lorry at 52mph Especially going up the Drumossie Brae as you leave Inverness southbound on the A9. Then it's mare like 42mph. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 19 hours ago, eez-eh said: Does nothing from the first paragraph make you question your own driving decisions? With a full family in the car you’d surely be waiting until it was absolutely clear cut before overtaking, not taking a “chance” and relying heavily on the car in front not to be a fanny. All for the sake of getting 1 car further forward. Let me get this right then, I shouldn't overtake when safe to do so, in case the person in front is a fanny? Should we all just sit behind each other in a big precession until we reach our destination then? You then question another poster about whether it was safe to do so, why would I ever overtake when it wasn't safe to do so, it was a massive straight completely clear, is that ok now? In all honesty you sound like part of the problem on the roads. This "1 car further forward" argument is nonsense, have you never heard of progressive driving? Do you think I'm planning to stop at that one car I've passed, it's a long journey and I'll pass as many cars as I like in a safe manner. 18 hours ago, Empty It said: The OP clearly states that it was safe to pass before the dangerous driver closed the gap for no reason therfore making it an unsafe manoeuvre, the arsehole is definitely the driver closing the gap and deliberately endangering OP. Thank you, this seemed obvious to me when I wrote it as well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Loonytoons said: I've never understood why people use the argument of having family in the car for a reason for driving more safely. You should be driving safely all the time. You also shouldn't have to rely "heavily" that a car you are overtaking is a fanny. There would be no overtaking at all if that was the case. I've mentioned this previously, the utter worst kind of c**t on the road endangering everyone around them because they think people shouldn't be overtaking. 17 hours ago, eez-eh said: Yeah I agree risky overtakes should be avoided regardless of who’s in the car. It wasn’t me who brought up the family in the first place. Where have I said my driving style changed based on the family being in the car? The statement was "Full family in the car" to emphasize the point that, this driver had no regard for who or the amount of lives he put at risk and why I wouldn't be Vinnie Jones'ing the c**t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 51 minutes ago, thistledo said: Let me get this right then, I shouldn't overtake when safe to do so, in case the person in front is a fanny? Should we all just sit behind each other in a big precession until we reach our destination then? You then question another poster about whether it was safe to do so, why would I ever overtake when it wasn't safe to do so, it was a massive straight completely clear, is that ok now? In all honesty you sound like part of the problem on the roads. This "1 car further forward" argument is nonsense, have you never heard of progressive driving? Do you think I'm planning to stop at that one car I've passed, it's a long journey and I'll pass as many cars as I like in a safe manner. Thank you, this seemed obvious to me when I wrote it as well. What problem do you think I’m part of? The way it was worded, you sat behind itching to overtake and using wording like taking a chance, didn’t scream completely safe to me. Maybe I picked it up all wrong. I’m not denying the other guy was a p***k about it. Sometimes it’s good to question if you could have done anything differently even if the fault lies with someone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 21 hours ago, thistledo said: This was doing my head in yesterday driving home from the in laws from Glencoe to Tyndrum, some bellend in a Tesla and another car, slowing down to 35/40 most corners and then booting it on the straights. I got a chance to pass one who sped up to almost tailgating the Tesla to try and stop me pulling back in and then acted apoplectic I'd passed him, probably deeming me the dangerous driver. Full family in the car at the time, really don't know what goes through peoples heads deliberately endangering peoples lives like that. I think I'll end up Vinnie Jones'ing some c**t that does this to me again honestly. Also came as close as I've been in my life to a head on with another driver overtaking a group of cars near the Commando memorial, slowed to about 20mph and was partly in the ditch as he squeezed past. Weirdly was fairly calm about the incident knowing I could ditch the car and be ok, but overall not a pleasant experience. Starting to really hate the A82 when it's not just me in the car. 9 minutes ago, eez-eh said: What problem do you think I’m part of? The way it was worded, you sat behind itching to overtake and using wording like taking a chance, didn’t scream completely safe to me. Maybe I picked it up all wrong. I’m not denying the other guy was a p***k about it. Sometimes it’s good to question if you could have done anything differently even if the fault lies with someone else. That's your wording, not mine. I think I've reached my conclusion based on your last few posts. Have a nice day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK1Bairn Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Driving to work this morning and there's a woman sauntering across the road either filming herself on her mobile or having a Facetime/WhatsApp video call paying absolutely no attention to the roadway! Thankfully I saw her as there's no way she saw me or anybody else approaching 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEADOWXI Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 23 hours ago, FK1Bairn said: Driving to work this morning and there's a woman sauntering across the road either filming herself on her mobile or having a Facetime/WhatsApp video call paying absolutely no attention to the roadway! Thankfully I saw her as there's no way she saw me or anybody else approaching These are moments where a well timed blast of the horn, might make her jump and drop her phone. 100% deserved and to be done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Earlier in the year there was a fair bit of complaining about people jumping the queue to get off a motorway in Lanarkshire to join the M74. I did this quite recently because it's a fucking labyrinth and the first indication that there's a turn off is a sign half a mile away, well into the queue. Sorry guys. Not very sorry likes, but apologies nonetheless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 24/10/2023 at 13:40, FK1Bairn said: Driving to work this morning and there's a woman sauntering across the road either filming herself on her mobile or having a Facetime/WhatsApp video call paying absolutely no attention to the roadway! Thankfully I saw her as there's no way she saw me or anybody else approaching Is there not a new rule that pedestrians have the right of way in such situations? As much as I dislike the presumption that car is king, I think the new rule is dangerous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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