I hate careless drivers!!!!!

mersin · Post by **mersin** » Thu Mar 21, 2002 6:54 pm

Today while i was driving to school someone crashed me from back! i can't believe that, that's the second time someone crashing me!!!!

Fortunetly there isn't a big problem. But i think when people see the back of cc they lose their control and forget to stop...

Maybe that's not the write place to write all these but i wanted to share my anger with someone... sorry about that, and sorry about my english if i have made a mistake...

[ This Message was edited by: mersin on 2002-03-21 17:55 ]

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Thu Mar 21, 2002 8:41 pm

Hmm can sympathise Mersin. Found a large four inch scuff on the side of my front spoiler today (almost down to the primer) where some sw*ne has knocked it.

Robbie.

Burge · Post by **Burge** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 1:47 pm

I'm not saying you are to blame Mersin so don't take this the wrong way.

I once asked an advanced driving instructor whether my sisters father in law was unfortunate to have been run into the back of on about 4 occasions. He said no "Always be aware of the drivers behind aswell as in front and if the driver behind is too close then leave even more room between you and the car in front!" Makes sense this gives you more room and time to take evasive action and protect your precious CC.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 1:59 pm

Sometimes boy racers stick to your back bumper like glue, no matter what you do.

I must admit to pulling over once or twice to let them go past, that really annoys them.

Robbie.

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 2:29 pm

Just stick to the speed limit. If you are in a 30mph limit then stick to 30 and if they continue to sit on your bum (per) then touch your break. They will soon get annoyed and pull off or overtake. If not then break slightly harder.
The frustration on their face is a classic!

Don't let them see that they have annoyed you though!

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Burge · Post by **Burge** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 2:31 pm

Julia,

Used to do the brake thing but have found that using clutch, and slowing down without braking worries the boy racers even more as they don't know what you are going to do next - this makes them back off even more!

Burge

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 2:56 pm

Or use the handbrake instead, that way you'll slow right down and they won't see any brakelights - that'll confuse them.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 3:29 pm

Hmm you seem to know a lot about other uses for the handbrake - lol

Your not a bit of a boy racer are you Justin?

Robbie

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Burge · Post by **Burge** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 3:42 pm

I must admit people speeding don't worry me as much as people who get up your ar**. You know like the vauxhall driving rep who thinks it is ok to sit 2 meters from someones bumper at 90mph. I mean do they really think they would be able to stop. If they only killed themselves I wouldn't mind! One less on the road after all.

Burge

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 4:12 pm

Yep, I know we shouldn't stereotype but many male rep drivers are definely the worst offenders. Often it seems to be a form of intimidation born from frustration.

Robbie.

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 4:15 pm

The major pain is people who refuse to move over into the inside lane - especially the idiots who think that because they want to turn right 2 miles ahead, that gives them the right to sit in the outside lane until they turn off.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 5:16 pm

Just thought I'd add my word to this one as it's always fun having some t*** up your bum (per) and then switching on your headlights.

I appreciate the CC light set up (high-light) but am sure you can still get them going. For a split second the immediate thought of the person behind is that it's the breaks - instead floor it and leave them finding their way through the dust.

Happy weekend to all.

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 5:32 pm

The other thing is when you get someone in the fast lane that won't move over, flash yuor lights. It isn't as effective in a CC but if you are in a Omega or similar, people sh!t their pants as they think its undercover police!!!

Not that I would ever do this!!!

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Mar 22, 2002 9:35 pm

you are all missing the obvious trick I used to use when I was young and more stupid than I am now.

A length of wire with with 2 crocdile clips ate one end and a small switch at the other.

Clip this crocodile clips to the terminals on the brake pedal switch. When someone is behind you press the hand held switch. HEY PRESTO proper brake lights and no slowing down.

The reason for the crocodile clips is that if plud does ever pull you over, you just pull the wire and it comes off with no damage and you can hide it so plod dont see what youve been doing.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Mar 23, 2002 9:24 pm

Cor you lot, I don't remember seeing these tricks in the highway code book :razz: