Cosmic Joe Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Maybe a PTTGOMN, but what is the point of driving about with front fog lamps on in fog free conditions? I'm guessing attention seeking behaviour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 51 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: Maybe a PTTGOMN, but what is the point of driving about with front fog lamps on in fog free conditions? I'm guessing attention seeking behaviour. Priklites. They come on automatically to warn other road users when a p***k is driving. Think it was an EU regulation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Another c**t slamming their brakes on at every passing vehicle, get off the road you blind auld c***s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) Had a close call on the M73/M80 between Xmas and New year,i was heading to work and had a van suddenly change lane as i went to pass him just coming onto the M73 from the M80 at about 65mph.I managed to slam the brakes on and swerve just missing the van,i was heading right for start of the crash barrier and a lamp post but then went side ways on the M80 on the hard shoulder. It is a good job the UPS uniform is brown as i crapped myself. Edited January 6, 2023 by Andy Dufresne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekhibee88 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Andy Dufresne said: Had a close call on the M73/M80 between Xmas and New year,i was heading to work and had a van suddenly change lane as i went to pass him just coming onto the M73 from the M80 at about 65mph.I managed to slam the brakes on and swerve just missing the van,i was heading right for start of the crash barrier and a lamp post but then went side ways on the M80 on the hard shoulder. It is a good job the UPS uniform is brown as i crapped myself. Got to watch that junction. People will change lanes at the last minute from M80 lanes over to the M73. Further down is the same with the M73 four lane section split for M74. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Days Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Bus drivers that refuse to enter the bay at the bus stop and sit out in the middle of the road preventing anyone from passing them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Newbornbairn said: Priklites. They come on automatically to warn other road users when a p***k is driving. Think it was an EU regulation. Bit like those ones that come on when people are going round corners then go off like theres a fault................as if the actual headlights and indicators are not enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 20 hours ago, Cosmic Joe said: Maybe a PTTGOMN, but what is the point of driving about with front fog lamps on in fog free conditions? I'm guessing attention seeking behaviour. I live in the countryside and use mine on country roads, not led lights mind you. It's handy to light up low levels so when a suicidal fox or badger is at the side of the road I can see eyes light up and not get a fucked bumper.. Turn them off in town mind you as utterly pointless, do see some roasters with high beams on in street lit areas. That's an utter b*****d. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Leith Green said: Bit like those ones that come on when people are going round corners then go off like theres a fault................as if the actual headlights and indicators are not enough. Actually found those cornering lights to be useful on the last car I had with them, much more so than those stupid fog lights every w****r and their cousin have blazing 24/7 around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Corner lights were introduced in the US by Cadillac in 1962 so maybe we're just catching up Might you, indicators have been around a lot longer and c***s don't know how to use them properly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanton Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Coming home from Edinburgh yesterday , passing through Newtongrange there’s some roadworks with stop go boards just passed the the railway bridge, the two clowns operating them turned both ends to go when I was going through, ending up with a stand off in the middle as two lines of traffic met , eventually one of the idiots managed to move some cones and allow the two cars heading towards Edinburgh to move across and allow the traffic heading south pass 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, stanton said: Coming home from Edinburgh yesterday , passing through Newtongrange there’s some roadworks with stop go boards just passed the the railway bridge, the two clowns operating them turned both ends to go when I was going through, ending up with a stand off in the middle as two lines of traffic met , eventually one of the idiots managed to move some cones and allow the two cars heading towards Edinburgh to move across and allow the traffic heading south pass 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Christmas eve, on my way home from the hospital. some cnut (probably drunk) swerved so far left he was in my lane heading straight towards me. Only thing I could to to avoid a head-on was swerve right (in 'murca remember) which resulted in me "kerbing" my car pretty seriously. Bodywork damage and fucked suspension, passenger side front wheel about 6" further back and pointing in the opposite direction to the drivers side wheel! Try getting a loaner at that time of year....had to wait until January 2nd! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy FFC Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I think I was that c**t today. My car was in for a service and it was still light when I picked it up. I went to the shops and it was dark when I can out, but I only noticed going down the slip road on the motorway that my headlights were off. I forgot that every time the car is in the garage they turn the headlights off instead of being set to auto. I was driving about town for a good 30 minutes in the dark without noticing as I just assumed the lights were on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Soapy FFC said: I think I was that c**t today. My car was in for a service and it was still light when I picked it up. I went to the shops and it was dark when I can out, but I only noticed going down the slip road on the motorway that my headlights were off. I forgot that every time the car is in the garage they turn the headlights off instead of being set to auto. I was driving about town for a good 30 minutes in the dark without noticing as I just assumed the lights were on. That’s a problem that’s occurring more often. My local dealership has taken to instructing its valets (it’s what they call the runners that get cars when people come to pick them up) to check every vehicle for “auto” headlights, and switch them to “auto” when bringing them out front to the customer. Results in a few annoyed old c**ts, but better for the liability. Are DRL’s (daytime running lights) required in the UK, like in the U.S.? I suspect that DRL’s, when combined with auto headlights, cause many issues. It just seems a lot of drivers simply assume their DRL’s are crappy headlights, without realizing they haven’t even switched the headlights on (happened to my MiL). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 5 hours ago, TxRover said: That’s a problem that’s occurring more often. My local dealership has taken to instructing its valets (it’s what they call the runners that get cars when people come to pick them up) to check every vehicle for “auto” headlights, and switch them to “auto” when bringing them out front to the customer. Results in a few annoyed old c**ts, but better for the liability. Are DRL’s (daytime running lights) required in the UK, like in the U.S.? I suspect that DRL’s, when combined with auto headlights, cause many issues. It just seems a lot of drivers simply assume their DRL’s are crappy headlights, without realizing they haven’t even switched the headlights on (happened to my MiL). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 5 hours ago, TxRover said: Are DRL’s (daytime running lights) required in the UK, like in the U.S.? No 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 12 hours ago, Soapy FFC said: I think I was that c**t today. My car was in for a service and it was still light when I picked it up. I went to the shops and it was dark when I can out, but I only noticed going down the slip road on the motorway that my headlights were off. I forgot that every time the car is in the garage they turn the headlights off instead of being set to auto. I was driving about town for a good 30 minutes in the dark without noticing as I just assumed the lights were on. I've certainly done that and I assume most people have. The more serious version of being moaned at at the car wash for forgetting to turn the auto-wipers off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 It's happened to me too but I hadn't driven far when I realised. I only noticed when I went to switch the heating on and wondered why it was dark. I actually had to pull over because I wasn't sure how to switch it on and didn't want a distraction while I was moving. And tbh, you don't need headlights to see in a built up area with streetlights. But you need them for other road users to see you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 7 hours ago, hk blues said: Jezzzz, sorry, didn’t want to sound posh…I always thought they were “runners” or “drivers”, while valets were the b*****ds out front of some fancy place that you figure will rummage through your car while they park it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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