IainMorton Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Just had a cyclist shout abuse at me for walking out in front of him, despite him being about ten yards away and travelling at about 5mph. There’s a better chance of me getting my Nat King tonight than there was of there being any sort of accident between us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Tunbridge Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Just had a cyclist shout abuse at me for walking out in front of him, despite him being about ten yards away and travelling at about 5mph. There’s a better chance of me getting my Nat King tonight than there was of there being any sort of accident between us.A stick in between the wheel spokes will do the trick next time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 19 hours ago, IainMorton said: Just had a cyclist shout abuse at me for walking out in front of him, despite him being about ten yards away and travelling at about 5mph. There’s a better chance of me getting my Nat King tonight than there was of there being any sort of accident between us. To be fair to him he was probably lost in a fantasy he was going as fast as Lance Armstrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainMorton Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, nsr said: To be fair to him he was probably lost in a fantasy he was going as fast as Lance Armstrong. I would normally wait for a cyclist to pass but there was a huge queue of traffic coming up behind him and couldn’t be arsed waiting any longer than I had to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 @Dee Man the drongo has some experience in these situations I believe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 There's a white line down the middle of (most) road(s), why is it impossible for some drivers to keep on the correct side of it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 There's a white line down the middle of (most) road(s), why is it impossible for some drivers to keep on the correct side of it?I pay full road tax not half road tax. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: There's a white line down the middle of (most) road(s), why is it impossible for some drivers to keep on the correct side of it? Because the paper licence says Spoiler Tear along the dotted line coat please! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 People who begin to signal at the moment they begin to perform the manoeuvre. What's the point of that? My wife still insists on using her signals even if there isn't another car or human being in sight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 People who begin to signal at the moment they begin to perform the manoeuvre. What's the point of that? My wife still insists on using her signals even if there isn't another car or human being in sight.That shows she is doing it through habit and not through concentrating on other road users who may benefit from her indicating. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I've pointed that out to her, but to no avail. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, nsr said: I've pointed that out to her, but to no avail. But surely it's a good thing she is doing it instinctively? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Isn't it safer if you're always thinking about what you're doing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 1 hour ago, nsr said: My wife still insists on using her signals even if there isn't another car or human being in sight. Blind spots or distraction. Good habit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 1 minute ago, welshbairn said: Blind spots or distraction. Good habit. I'm talking about situations when it is abundantly clear that there isn't another human being for some distance around. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Just now, nsr said: I'm talking about situations when it is abundantly clear that there isn't another human being for some distance around. It doesn't do any harm and it could be a life saver at some point. I don't see a downside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 The downside is that she's just on autopilot and isn't even aware of what's around her. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, welshbairn said: It doesn't do any harm and it could be a life saver at some point. I don't see a downside. It's using up electricity and contributing to Climate Change. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, nsr said: The downside is that she's just on autopilot and isn't even aware of what's around her. All the more reason to indicate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 3 hours ago, nsr said: Isn't it safer if you're always thinking about what you're doing? I'd say an instinctive action (which is safe) is safer than one you have to think about - for one thing it's quicker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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