Very good advice.
I regularly drive on the A259 between Seaford and Rottingdean and second guess what other drivers are going to do especially on the 2 roundabouts in Newhaven
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[Travel] Has the general standard of driving gone down since Covid
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I regularly drive on the A259 between Seaford and Rottingdean and second guess what other drivers are going to do especially on the 2 roundabouts in Newhaven
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Treating every other road user like a dick is my go to these days
But I do worry that I might be the dick now!
Twice in the last two weeks I’ve nearly had the front of my car hit by wankers not bothering to wait on the mini-roundabouts in Cuckfield
All car drivers should have those black box devices that new drivers have, then if you drive like a dick your insurance go’s up, drive safely for a couple of years and youget rewarded with a lower premiums
Mustafa II
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They're ridiculous. If you brake suddenly, or swerve to avoid something - your premium goes up. You go 80+ on a motorway - your premium goes up.
Making everybody drive excessively slowly is not good for the motorist, the economy or the environment.
It might save a few lives?
BrightonCottager
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You beat me to it. I notice that the driving in @AmexRuislip 's hood is worse than here. I'll add to his listPlease 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....
6. Zero indicating at roundabouts and many junctions when turning left.
7. The sheer number of W*nkpanzers on the road.
In comparison, driving seems more respectful in Brighton. I sometimes stop (if safe) for pedestrians if they're crossing at traffic islands & see others doing it. Vehicles seem to give a wide berth when I'm cycling - & I do the same. On the other hand, the ebike delivery riders with no lights or regard for other highway (Inc pavements) do my head in.
I honestly think far too many drivers are distracted by a combination of music, sat nav, phones and talking to their passengers.Treating every other road user like a dick is my go to these days
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In this case I agree. I do sometimes exceed the speed limit, not ridiculously, on clear country roads and motorways and I know I shouldn’t but I would be caught out by a black box. No excuses and I know it’s wrong, which is why I use Waze on every drive so that I know when the police are around and where the speed cameras are. I bloody love driving when I’m not in heavy traffic and I have cars that encourage spirited driving. Awareness of conditions is the most important thing, along with not putting other road users at risk imo.
AmexRuislip
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Mustafa II
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...and WTF is the trend of having GIANT SCREENS in modern cars about? We're not allowed to use smart phones, and rightly so... but apparently operating a screen 4x the size is absolutely fine because it's part of the car.
Do people even want these giant screens? I'd much prefer tactile radio and air-con knobs like the old days.
GloryDays
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I also think there is a rise in automatics, which encourages unconfident drivers and / or could make ppl complacent.
And more ppl are on the roads.
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And EVs make it worse because all the safety features distract drivers from actually concentrating. As for screens that need to be touched through menus to get things to work
A knob to turn on heating, fog lights etc etc is much safer
Spot on both of you, this must be a distraction.And EVs make it worse because all the safety features distract drivers from actually concentrating. As for screens that need to be touched through menus to get things to work
A knob to turn on heating, fog lights etc etc is much safer
I drive a van and it’s not that old but all the controls are basic and I can operate the heating fan without looking at it.
My wife has a new car, not an EV but when I occasionally drive it I honestly look at the dashboard and see this
portlock seagull
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Precisely this. I love my ‘analogue’ car versus my wife’s ‘digital’ one. I wonder how many accidents are caused these days just trying to turn the heating down or change radio stations?!! Utterly ridiculous amounts of scrolling menus sometimes to do so!!Spot on both of you, this must be a distraction.
I drive a van and it’s not that old but all the controls are basic and I can operate the heating fan without looking at it.
My wife has a new car, not an EV but when I occasionally drive it I honestly look at the dashboard and see this
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Not enough roads for users.
I get my co pilot (wife) to operate the heating controls if I’m driving her car
portlock seagull
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That’s so funny, I call Mrs P the co-pilot too. You need one in a digital car!I get my co pilot (wife) to operate the heating controls if I’m driving her car
Sussexscots
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I failed my first driving test (1981), principally for 'Failing to make speed appropriate to road and traffic conditions'.
For many and varied reasons, that always makes me chuckle now.
For many and varied reasons, that always makes me chuckle now.
Yes.
Goes with a general increase in aggression in shops, road rage, "no one pushes me around especially the state", anger towards teachers (according to teachers in phone ins), pulling kids out of school for any trip "to get a real education".
CV19 had far reaching consequences beyond the illness.
Goes with a general increase in aggression in shops, road rage, "no one pushes me around especially the state", anger towards teachers (according to teachers in phone ins), pulling kids out of school for any trip "to get a real education".
CV19 had far reaching consequences beyond the illness.