[Travel] Has the general standard of driving gone down since Covid

METALMICKY said:

And the link to post covid is what?

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Flounce said:

Or am I just getting too old to drive?

I am shocked at the risks drivers take on roundabouts and the speed they go around them and go for gaps which are “just”

Impatience and intolerance along with a mostly (not everyone obviously) lack of consideration for other road users, not letting cars filter in or blocking roundabouts when not able to go anywhere, stopping those that can.

Big f*** off SUVs going round bends at speed with two wheels over the white line and young drivers going at too high a speed around corners on country lanes

Picking the wrong lane on roundabouts and then just drifting across with no warning

Making no allowances for fog or rain and not slowing down in adverse conditions

I am banging on aren’t I? But it does concern me that it may be me that’s now out of step

Teslas have taken over from BMW and Audi drivers for driving like ****s imo

Rant over

Thoughts?

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dazzer6666 said:

Definitely getting worse, but nothing obviously linking it to Covid.

They could also stop fitting indicators to most cars now, no-one seems to use them.

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Flounce said:

Or am I just getting too old to drive?

I am shocked at the risks drivers take on roundabouts and the speed they go around them and go for gaps which are “just”

Impatience and intolerance along with a mostly (not everyone obviously) lack of consideration for other road users, not letting cars filter in or blocking roundabouts when not able to go anywhere, stopping those that can.

Big f*** off SUVs going round bends at speed with two wheels over the white line and young drivers going at too high a speed around corners on country lanes

Picking the wrong lane on roundabouts and then just drifting across with no warning

Making no allowances for fog or rain and not slowing down in adverse conditions

I am banging on aren’t I? But it does concern me that it may be me that’s now out of step

Teslas have taken over from BMW and Audi drivers for driving like ****s imo

Rant over

Thoughts?

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Cheshire Cat said:

Bigger the car, the worse the driving.

Possibly because they think they are invulnerable in a bigger tin can.

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Mustafa II said:

I think there are too many old people on the road these days, who drive too slowly, are too hesitant, or are outright dangerous - not fully aware of their surroundings. They seem to be the leading cause of congestion, and dangerous driving, in my experience, and I do a lot of driving.

This in turn has led to people becoming increasingly impatient, myself included. I will overtake them (where safe) if for example they are unable to go more than 35mph on a 60, causing a giant tailback behind them. And I'm probably one of the people who is confident on roundabouts and does not need it to be COMPLETELY clear as the nervous or older drivers seem to need it to be. I only need a small gap, and that's fine.

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Flounce said:

Or am I just getting too old to drive?

I am shocked at the risks drivers take on roundabouts and the speed they go around them and go for gaps which are “just”

Impatience and intolerance along with a mostly (not everyone obviously) lack of consideration for other road users, not letting cars filter in or blocking roundabouts when not able to go anywhere, stopping those that can.

Big f*** off SUVs going round bends at speed with two wheels over the white line and young drivers going at too high a speed around corners on country lanes

Picking the wrong lane on roundabouts and then just drifting across with no warning

Making no allowances for fog or rain and not slowing down in adverse conditions

I am banging on aren’t I? But it does concern me that it may be me that’s now out of step

Teslas have taken over from BMW and Audi drivers for driving like ****s imo

Rant over

Thoughts?

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nevergoagain said:

Surprised it hasn't been linked to Brexit by some.

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Mustafa II said:

I think there are too many old people on the road these days, who drive too slowly, are too hesitant, or are outright dangerous - not fully aware of their surroundings. They seem to be the leading cause of congestion, and dangerous driving, in my experience, and I do a lot of driving.

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Flounce said:

Or am I just getting too old to drive?

I am shocked at the risks drivers take on roundabouts and the speed they go around them and go for gaps which are “just”

Impatience and intolerance along with a mostly (not everyone obviously) lack of consideration for other road users, not letting cars filter in or blocking roundabouts when not able to go anywhere, stopping those that can.

Big f*** off SUVs going round bends at speed with two wheels over the white line and young drivers going at too high a speed around corners on country lanes

Picking the wrong lane on roundabouts and then just drifting across with no warning

Making no allowances for fog or rain and not slowing down in adverse conditions

I am banging on aren’t I? But it does concern me that it may be me that’s now out of step

Teslas have taken over from BMW and Audi drivers for driving like ****s imo

Rant over

Thoughts?

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Flounce said:

There is a massive difference between being confident and driving dangerously. I am guessing you are one of those who don’t make allowances for the fact that other drivers might be dicks. I am quite old but NEVER drive at 35 in a 60 limit except in thick fog. No doubt, you’ll confidently whizz past me at 60 regardless

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AmexRuislip said:

Please don't get me started....
OK thanks I will.
I've been trained as a professional driver and have taken advanced courses also, so it really grits my

Up here we have....
1. The drivers that cannot be assed to turn around at the next junction or roundabout, but decide to pull out of their parking bay, after someone has let them out and then they decide to do a 3 point turn and go the other way.
2. Drivers that don't stop at crossing and then wave at you as an apology.
3. SUV drivers that tailgate others to try and intimidate them to go faster.
4. The drivers that nearly miss the M4 turn off going north on the M25 and proceed to cut every car up and drive over the white chevrons. If you've missed yr junction carry onto the next one, ie M40 and turn around.
5. Drivers who park next to you in a car park and give you space that even a hobbit would struggle to get through.


I could go on....

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