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Driving Dilemma

I have a little reddish pink hospital certificate somewhere confirming that my brain is ok after the dizzy 17yr old did a u-turn
whilst singing and dreaming who she'd kop off with on the friday i was returning from work.
i never thought a cx 500 would do so much damage to an escort...
muhahahaha :)
 
dawhat said:
i never thought a cx 500 would do so much damage to an escort...
muhahahaha :)
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I recall (many moons back) reading about a Kwack Z650 that needed new forks and petrol tank after hitting an (old-style) Escort just behind the driver's door pillar as the car U-turned unexpectedly.

The car broke in half.
 
if i think they pulled out with arrogance instead of ignorance i must admit i would aim the bike at at the middle column and then look for the nearest bush/grass/old lady/ etc ;) to land on.
austin maxi drivers are still spottable?
and helen, that moisture is a by-product of motorcycles and should be collected in a victorian tear bottle.
 
Judging by the way a lot of ppl drive, I think I'm far safer (and drier! ;)) in my little Corsa than I ever would be on a bike. On reflection, I think bike drivers are very brave ppl.
 
intaglio said:
Theres a legend down here that if the driver (male) is wearing a hat - worst of all a pork pie hat - driving a nice sensible car they are a threat to all living things. They always need a written invitation before turning at a junction or venturing onto a roundabout. however they take so long to read the invitation that they pull out infront of, well, anything really.

They drive at a safe speed 45.37 mph everywhere even 30 mph zones. They weave about so you cannot overtake. On wide back roads they slow down for approaching traffic, on narrow lanes they stop for approaching traffic, on very narrow lanes they do 45.37 mph and don't stop for anything.

Signalling is a mysterious art only to be indulged in as you turn or after. Road position is similarly mysterious so it is best if you use the middle of the road whatever you plan to do.
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Yes, yes, YES!! Do you think these drivers are members of some mysterious sect which resolves to bring frustration and annoyance to ordinary drivers (and bikers).

Carole
 
I've had five serious (ie emergency services called) RTAs, as a passenger or pedestrian every time I hasten to add. It was a woman in a volvo, turning round to shout at her kids who very nearly finished me off. Women on the school run- destracted, tired, not used to driving, half of them can't see over the steering wheel. Fatal. :hmph:
 
TBH, kids are a terrible distraction whilst driving. Using mobile phones is positively safe in comparison. I think the next car we get will have to be an estate with a grille at the back, like those ones that dog owners often have.

Carole
 
Well, Derek - I'm glad you're okay. JohnnyBoy - I hope you're mate took that loud mouthed widow to the cleaners. And that Escort tale was priceless, Derek!

Two words though, that no biker seems to have mentioned yet on this thread (hang your heads in shame! Your instructors would be disgusted with you!) are these - LIFE SAVER. To those not in the know, this is the last minute look over the shoulder to the blind spot before you turn (preferably looking over the shoulder which you're turning otherwise it doesn't work so well). You fail your test if you don't make good use of life savers. Although you also fail if you're too obsessed with them!
 
carole said:
Yes, yes, YES!! Do you think these drivers are members of some mysterious sect which resolves to bring frustration and annoyance to ordinary drivers (and bikers).

Carole
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They could well be a sect. Worshipers of the Dark force required by there foul faith to drive with their heads covered.

On bikes, as a car driver I am aware that I must use my mirrors more than most because very few drivers will move over to give MBs more room to overtake. To my mind this is common courtesy. I also use the 2 second rule religiously. This seems to infuriate "town" drivers.
 
"Only a fool breaks the 2 second rule."
My brother laughs at me if I say that, but I was taught it when learning to drive and it stuck with me. :)
 
Has anyone else noticed another phenomenon on rural and semi-rural roads?

The Ancient Landrover. Driven by man with or without fag hanging out of gob, usually wearing a cap, in summer wears a check shirt, in winter a very tatty waxed jacket. Goes at no greater than 40 mph, often a lot slower.

Optional extras: dog in front seat, horse box (with or without horse).

Carole
 
I've helped nurse numerous motorbike casualties.

To help keep your speed down, biker chaps and chappesses, remember that you'll be most likely landing on your upper body and will probably wake up with both arms in plaster: think of all the things Nurse Escargot will have to do for you!!!!

My brother was helped off his bike at busy traffic lights in Crewe. He and his young daughter were distributed evenly over an Escort driven by some woman who'd gone momentarily colour-blind.
Nobody was badly hurt and Bro got free car hire and hundreds of pounds in compensation for the bike, which he illegally bought back from the insurance company and repaired.

What a larf, eh.
 
intaglio said:
Let just say 2 words we can all curse at

Volvo Drivers

I'm sure that there are good volvo drivers out there, somewhere but for some reason they appear to be hiding
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When you buy a Volvo, you have to pass a special Volvo driving test, where they are no rules. And if you are later found to be obeying traffic rules, you have to return your Volvo and licence! If you buy one of the big tank like Volvo's (with noisy exhaust), you are also given thick lensed glasses, and taught the special 'puzzled' look to give people when you are stopped trying to cut into a traffic queue. When you have proved yourself as a Volvo driver, you get...... a White Van licence!
 
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