Middle lane drivers

[steptoe]

I hate idiots that come up behind you on a packed motorway flashing there lights like they own the road you are doing 80mph and they still want to go that bit faster.

have some practice at left foot braking.

but, do it on an empty road at first, you may find you put yourself through the windscreen to start with,

when all you want to do is put your brake lights on just as they are about to start closing the last 12" on you.! :slap

BTW, dont forget to look in your mirror!!!!!!!

 

[Evans Electric]

I can assure one and all that undertaking is not against the law , its another myth.

Another driving nightmare is to go through certain areas of this modern idyll of racial harmony in which I have dubious pleasure of residing. Special areas have been designated where the normal traffic laws do not apply and are not upheld by the police. Once entering these areas you can park your huge Mercedes white van full of clothing or halal meat anywhere you like , especially on the pavement, if pavements are full there are Double Yellow or Red lines to show other designated parking areas.

If all these places are taken then please feel free to double park on this main arterial road into the city , this increases road safety by slowing all the traffic to a crawl.

There are other special areas where the same parking rules apply but all vehicles must be BMWs and have totally blacked out windows . These are special vehicles for crawling round the area and stopping anywhere you want to either chat to your mates about how good they look in their hoodie today or some sort of transaction can take place where sweeties or something are exchanged for cash. In these areas , Disabled Parking Bays are not just for the few but for anyone to use .

Its best not to show your displeasure at this unless you are in a Saracen Armoured vehicle or similar . These areas are also designated as Road Tax and Insurance Free zones .

The third type of special area appears to be full of white youths and kids of school age who must be very rich because they hang about the streets all day and all the houses have a TV dish.

There must be a shortage of litter bins because the residents have to drop it all over the place.

They also wear hoodies and sometimes the blacked out windowed Beamers crawl in and sell their wares on the street . The traffic is never so bad in these areas as all the cars appear to be minus their wheels or have become burnt out wrecks .

 

[Apache]

I can assure one and all that undertaking is not against the law , its another myth.

Strictly you are correct. It does go against the highway code guidance but if you caused an accident by undertaking then the HWC could be used against you in court, but they would have to actually charge you with something like 'driving without due care' or 'dangerous driving'.

 

[Evans Electric]

I 've noticed while driving out to the Maggie's Farm job how many drivers seem to maintain their speed on the dual carriageway right up to the many islands then stand on the brakes at the last minute ,then take off like scalded cats, while I tend to take my foot off and slow down as the island approaches .

When we get back to the crowded roads of the city , those cars are often just in front of me .

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

What about those people who move into the outside lane of a dual carriage way because they need to turn right in 4miles after 3 more junctions but they are scared to death of trying to change lanes within 1/2 mile of their junction!!!!!!

so they just sit there doing 25mph in a 40mph area

:_|

 

[Theorysparky]

I was undertaken yesterday while i was doing 90mph on a duel carraigeway

only for the guy then cut me up to turn right at the roundabout get into the village and he slows to 25 mph ........... nevermind

For info.............motorways are the safest roads to drive on .........

 

[MalcyB]

Ah yes, that esteemed body of people known collectively as 'The Middle Lane Owners' Club'...usually noticed by their white knuckles gripping the top of the wheel like Mr Glitter pushing a Pram through Mothercare; or wearing a Trilby [or any headwear], nagging partner in passenger seat, I slow down for to$$ers sticker on the bumper, Caravan Club Badge, Daewoo owner, I've Visited the Keswick Rope / Pencil museum window stickers. Yes, you have guessed correctly that I do quite a lot of Motorway Driving..........rant finishes............ :coat

It should be in the highway code, "if you can't drive wear a daft hat"

 

[a1]

Guys,

Everyone thinks they're a perfect driver.

I know I am. O)

 

[a1]

It is coming on the ITV 6 O'clock news now, that the UK Government want to increase the speed to 80 mph on our motorways.

 

[batty]

Not sure the point of that most motorways don't have the room to accomodate this and people will then be doing 90mph.

 

[revjames]

Variable speed limits a good idea. when its clear do 80 - 90 even, busier and near junctions etc lower speed

 

[batty]

Trouble is REV some drivers do not have the sense to do this. I live what you probably would call the country when i drive round the country lanes i drive at 40mph but you get people overtaking you because they are taking a short cut to get to work. Trouble is you have horses tractors and other country things round corners and that is why a lot of accidents are in the country.

 

[Evans Electric]

Also a big difference between driving at that speed on, say, an empty M50 towards Ross on Wye at 1.00 in the morning compared with the same on the M6 Midlands section where the traffic is nearly always heavy and someone on his mobile pulls out in front of the guy doing 90 MPH ....OOoo no.. .

'cos they will be doing 90 if the new limit is 80

 

[revjames]

just kick all the morons off the road. That way theres more fuel for us sensible drivers

 

[Graham Lister]

Nothing will ever be done about these middle lane hogging morons as the police do the same thing. Numerous times recently I have seen PC Plod sitting in the middle lane when he could move over. If the people who are meant to uphold the law cant be bothered to drive properly on the motorway then there is no hope. Middle lane hogs are just lazy, they say its safer to stay out if coming up to slip roads where people may be joining the motorway as they cant be bothered to adjust their speed to let cars on or indicate to move out if the middle lane is clear.

What really gets me is when you have a section with four or five lanes and people haven't got a clue where to be so all the traffic is stuck in the two outer lanes. Undertaking really cant be avoided sometimes in this situation.

Many times I have thought about just making up a big flashing neon sign on the back of the van that says stop hogging the middle lane you lazy #### that I could turn on as I cross two lanes of traffic to get past them. headbang

 

[revjames]

Nothing will ever be done about these middle lane hogging morons as the police do the same thing. Numerous times recently I have seen PC Plod sitting in the middle lane when he could move over. If the people who are meant to uphold the law cant be bothered to drive properly on the motorway then there is no hope. Middle lane hogs are just lazy, they say its safer to stay out if coming up to slip roads where people may be joining the motorway as they cant be bothered to adjust their speed to let cars on or indicate to move out if the middle lane is clear.What really gets me is when you have a section with four or five lanes and people haven't got a clue where to be so all the traffic is stuck in the two outer lanes. Undertaking really cant be avoided sometimes in this situation.

Many times I have thought about just making up a big flashing neon sign on the back of the van that says stop hogging the middle lane you lazy #### that I could turn on as I cross two lanes of traffic to get past them. headbang

You don't need to - thats why its called accelleration lane - the clue is in the name or are you one of these that thinks its their God given right to get on the motorway and comes barrelling down the wslip road expecting everyone to get out of the way, have a read of the highway code.

 

[kme]

Rev: I know what Graham means - if you`re looking ahead, and can see that a vehicle joining is going to be wanting to occupy the space you`re currently in, then you slightly accelerate; decelerate, or move out to the middle. I know what he means - I do exactly the same thing; especially with anything 7.5T +....its easier for me to adjust than them

KME

 

[batty]

When i was taught to drive a long time back you were taught that when driving on motorways you get back into the left hand lane if possible that was the way you were taught. Trouble is these days with so much traffic on the roads its no always so easy. if you have a motorway with lots of exits its probably easier to stay in the middle lane because otherwise you will keep getiing caught up in the slower lane although any of the other lanes probably are not much faster anyway. I can understand why people get cross with people going slower in the middle lane than the nearside lane it annoys me also as they may as well get over.

 

[Graham Lister]

When i was taught to drive a long time back you were taught that when driving on motorways you get back into the left hand lane if possible that was the way you were taught. Trouble is these days with so much traffic on the roads its no always so easy. if you have a motorway with lots of exits its probably easier to stay in the middle lane because otherwise you will keep getiing caught up in the slower lane although any of the other lanes probably are not much faster anyway. I can understand why people get cross with people going slower in the middle lane than the nearside lane it annoys me also as they may as well get over.

It may be easier to stay in the middle lane but that doesn't make it right. Its laziness if you can move to the inside lane then that is what you do. If any of you have ever driven abroad you will know the french are very good at lane discipline, you pull out to overtake, then pull back in, not hard is it.

Sorry Rev I am not one of these drivers that forces my way onto the motorway, I will adjust my speed. The point I was trying to make is it's not hard to plan ahead and if cars on a slip road are joining sensibly then it is possible to merge in turn, doesnt require lazy drivers to just sit in the middle lane as they cannot be bothered with all the hassle of driving properly.

 

[revjames]

Sorry my reply was a bit heavy handed. i do generally comply and stay left if theres traffic coming up behind me. if not I stay in the centre.