You should try driving in Cambridge. There's ****** hundreds of cyclists and a right pain! With a lot of them being students most are keen on running red lights just because it's "clear". If only cars did that
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What would/does drive you mad on a car?
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Driving style-wise, the lack of indicating drives me mad! For me, the worst is when at or on a roundabout. Cars that are on a roundabout that don't indicate to show they are leaving the roundabout so I don't have to fully stop. Also, when cars come to a near stop and indicate right at the junction.
Actual drivers annoy me too. For some reason in Europe, especially Portugal and Spain, there are these drivers that hold one hand at the top of the steering wheel, put their top part of the seat right back, and drive past you starring! like they are cool or in some kind of gangsta music video. This happens int he UK when you are 17/18 and just passed your test but I'm talking about adults of all ages (men) with rubbish cars! really weird!
Not actually on a car but one thing that annoys me are all the video reviews and comments of the volume button and start button on the A3 and Q2 being in the wrong place/swapped and that it's made for Europe market! This is complete bull as in the EU it is reversed! i don't really get how reviewers can be so wrong!
On an actual car i don't have many, i wish companies would be a bit open to retrofitting and allow more to be fitted easilly. Services like Djalix provides are really rare in the EU and Audi don't provide anything so it would be nice for a company to add in house retrofits. Even a modular kit would be cool for the average DIY'er.
Actual drivers annoy me too. For some reason in Europe, especially Portugal and Spain, there are these drivers that hold one hand at the top of the steering wheel, put their top part of the seat right back, and drive past you starring! like they are cool or in some kind of gangsta music video. This happens int he UK when you are 17/18 and just passed your test but I'm talking about adults of all ages (men) with rubbish cars! really weird!
Not actually on a car but one thing that annoys me are all the video reviews and comments of the volume button and start button on the A3 and Q2 being in the wrong place/swapped and that it's made for Europe market! This is complete bull as in the EU it is reversed! i don't really get how reviewers can be so wrong!
On an actual car i don't have many, i wish companies would be a bit open to retrofitting and allow more to be fitted easilly. Services like Djalix provides are really rare in the EU and Audi don't provide anything so it would be nice for a company to add in house retrofits. Even a modular kit would be cool for the average DIY'er.
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Your spot on there mate, councils have funds and if they don’t use them up in that year then they lose it hence why they do pointless and needless things such as this! They need to do road resurfacing around my end yet they fill in afew holes (and I mean afew here and there) and spend the money on re-building a sea wall and the town centre that’s full of spice heads and homeless people!!
And at roadworks on the motorway, just before the cones
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On any LHD A3 I have seen, those buttons are in the same place as the UK cars.
Might be wrong but I thought it was highways who are responsible for the roads and not the council, except for some residential areas where the council have adopted the upkeep and maintenance.
A pet hate, which happened to me again this morning: A section of motorway that is 40mph due to roadworks where muppets sit doing 35mph in the fast lane. They don't move over despite it being clear in the slow lane, and then get all ***** when I undertake them (which I believe is perfectly legal in that scenario).
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The highways department of most county/city councils are usually responsible for the upkeep of roads.
I think "technically" it is still illegal but if you were somehow pulled over for it you'd make the argument that the person was in the overtaking lane, not moving over and doing well below the speed limit. So the safer thing was to "undertake". Highly unlikely you'd get fined etc for it.
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As a former cyclist having done over 10,000 miles commuting to work, I feel obliged to defend them a little here. Half of my 21 mile commute the cycle path just isn't up to the job. Its incredibly bumpy and / or far too narrow, littered with broken glass, dog poo, etc and also with lots of pedestrians, dog walkers, dogs off leads, very slow cyclists all of whom wander about and pay no attention to what they are doing. When doing 20mph plus its a real pain to cycle on and navigate through all of that. Then, there is the issue of having to cross roads, junctions, people pulling out of their driveways without looking. I do genuinely get why cyclists choose to use the road instead of the "cycle path".
Two abreast is safer for the cyclists since if you give a some drivers an inch of room to squeeze through they will and at high speed. If you want to know what its like as a cyclist to have that happen to you try standing next to track at a train station as a train comes belting through. I've nearly been killed by buses who have done exactly this. It can be absolutely terrifying.
On the flip side, there are some perfectly smooth, wide sections that I've seen cyclists not using and riding 2 abreast on the road next to it. I k now those sections are perfect for riding on so that is a bit ********* really, but they are entitled to use the road as well. I still give them a lot of room (always over take a bike as if they are a car) and be patient. It's so little effort to brake a bit, wait for a few seconds, and then accelerate to overtake I really don't get why some people get so arsey about it. Then, some drivers do stupid **** like hurl abuse at you from the safety of the car (yeah, arent you so tough). Or as has happened to me before, use their car as a weapon by deliberately trying to run me off the road!!! I mean seriously? I'm just trying to get to work like everyone else.
I don't cycle now having had encountered too many w@nkers, many near misses due to anger or incompetence, and 4 accidents during that time. The last accident where a van drove into me which chucked me off and smashed up my collarbone, leaving me mostly out of action for about 4 or 5 months and it still hasn't fully healed nearly a year on (been unlucky, apparently). Id literally just bought my s3 and then couldnt drive it for 5 or so weeks, so if only I had taken the new car that morning instead of the bike ***!!
Yes they can be a bit irritating but try to have patience and just give them room. A silly mistake, misjudgement, or bit of rage and you could end up severely damaging or killing a cyclist so easily. Seems to be a fairly regular occurrence in Cambridge that a cyclist gets killed. The last one I knew about was a father of 3 youngish children. Just so sad for the kids
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I drive nearly daily in Cambridge and for the most part due to the sheer amount many are sensible.As a former cyclist having done over 10,000 miles commuting to work, I feel obliged to defend them a little here. Half of my 21 mile commute the cycle path just isn't up to the job. Its incredibly bumpy and / or far too narrow, littered with broken glass, dog poo, etc and also with lots of pedestrians, dog walkers, dogs off leads, very slow cyclists all of whom wander about and pay no attention to what they are doing. When doing 20mph plus its a real pain to cycle on and navigate through all of that. Then, there is the issue of having to cross roads, junctions, people pulling out of their driveways without looking. I do genuinely get why cyclists choose to use the road instead of the "cycle path".
Two abreast is safer for the cyclists since if you give a some drivers an inch of room to squeeze through they will and at high speed. If you want to know what its like as a cyclist to have that happen to you try standing next to track at a train station as a train comes belting through. I've nearly been killed by buses who have done exactly this. It can be absolutely terrifying.
On the flip side, there are some perfectly smooth, wide sections that I've seen cyclists not using and riding 2 abreast on the road next to it. I k now those sections are perfect for riding on so that is a bit ********* really, but they are entitled to use the road as well. I still give them a lot of room (always over take a bike as if they are a car) and be patient. It's so little effort to brake a bit, wait for a few seconds, and then accelerate to overtake I really don't get why some people get so arsey about it. Then, some drivers do stupid **** like hurl abuse at you from the safety of the car (yeah, arent you so tough). Or as has happened to me before, use their car as a weapon by deliberately trying to run me off the road!!! I mean seriously? I'm just trying to get to work like everyone else.
I don't cycle now having had encountered too many w@nkers, many near misses due to anger or incompetence, and 4 accidents during that time. The last accident where a van drove into me which chucked me off and smashed up my collarbone, leaving me mostly out of action for about 4 or 5 months and it still hasn't fully healed nearly a year on (been unlucky, apparently). Id literally just bought my s3 and then couldnt drive it for 5 or so weeks, so if only I had taken the new car that morning instead of the bike ***!!
Yes they can be a bit irritating but try to have patience and just give them room. A silly mistake, misjudgement, or bit of rage and you could end up severely damaging or killing a cyclist so easily. Seems to be a fairly regular occurrence in Cambridge that a cyclist gets killed. The last one I knew about was a father of 3 youngish children. Just so sad for the kids
Unfortunately there's also a fair few who squeeze down the side of a car before a left turn, or fly through a red light. Didn't take long to realise you have to check your mirrors every 5 seconds in Cambridge as they come out of nowhere!
But I also see plenty of drivers who say what you said, squeezing past them, swerving in front to stop them going down the side of the car etc. Don't think any one "side" is completely blame free.
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Agreed it is a bit of a nightmare avoiding them in Cambridge. The town end of trumpington road is particularly bad as I recall. cyclist shooting out from everywhere! You also right that neither are entirely blameless and there are total dicks on both sides, but the difference is that a cyclist mistake will most likely only get themselves killed, whereas drivers have a much greater responsibility which some of them just dont seem to recognise. Their driving choices and behaviour puts a lot of lives at risk.
The reason council spends lots of money on cycle lanes and paths is they have to spend x amount of money for being green and reducing carbon. Easiest ways is build cycle lanes and bus lanes to make it more difficult for car drivers. This in theory will reduce cars on the road.
I totally agree that they should spend it on better causes like homelessness or even just fixing the roads but this doesn’t help their measurable targets.
All the cycle and bus lanes do is increase congestion and creates pockets of harmful emissions in town and city centres as the cars are just stuck there not moving but still polluting.
I totally agree that they should spend it on better causes like homelessness or even just fixing the roads but this doesn’t help their measurable targets.
All the cycle and bus lanes do is increase congestion and creates pockets of harmful emissions in town and city centres as the cars are just stuck there not moving but still polluting.
This is exactly why I sold my road bike 4 years ago mate. Was becoming more stressful and dangerous than fun. Final straw was when a mate at work’s neighbour (my age) was clattered by an SUV. Paralysed from the neck down, poor sod. Sold the road bike that weekend and picked up a carbon fibre framed, well specced hard tail mountain bike instead. Was a good decision. This....
.....with no other soul in sight is way more fun (especially when combined with a country pub for lunch!).
Hope you’re back to full fitness soon pal.
Yup, other than trunk roads which are managed (certainly in Scotland) by the likes of Bear Scotland, Amey etc working for Transport Scotland (government department).
Yup agreed lol!Them on the dash. Took the picture while sitting in a queue on A312
What ever happened to getting done for obscuring the windscreen.
Same applies to idiots who stick their portable sat navs / phones half way between the bottom of the windscreen and rear view mirror, blocking significant view of the road / pavement / side roads etc ahead
I am a cyclist (90% off road mind) and not sure I am fully onboard with the two abreast thing but absolutely hate Sunday morning cycling clubs/groups who clutter up all the decent country driving roads throughout Essex and Hertfordshire by riding 3 abreast
It's the illegally parked car that gets my goat, actually illegal/bad parking of any description makes my blood boil
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People using handheld devices whilst driving...
^This
I cycle and at times on the road it can be a bit lary (?spelling), but groups on the roads in peletons as wide as a car and 3-5 times longer.
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People using handheld devices whilst driving...
Or maybe I had some 'help' from someone sat at the passenger seat
Nice! I'm going to try the commute again this week since the weather is perfect but strictly cycle path all the way. Absolutely no riding on roads again, ever (stories like the paralysis one fill me with dread).
The cycle paths do have problems but the majority is clear and decent enough. No buses to deal with at least, who are the worst offenders IMO, and it might end up being that the bad bits are just too annoying making me give up the idea completely (and sell the bikes).
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I would never suggest otherwise...Or maybe I had some 'help' from someone sat at the passenger seat
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What drives me mad, lots of things, but I'll stick wth just two as it's X-mas.
- cup holders, why, it's ****** dangerous drinking from a cup when driving
- using a hand held phone, again dangerous, I know you can get points but make the car out of lead with an aerial outside so you have to use a hands free set-up.
Colin
- cup holders, why, it's ****** dangerous drinking from a cup when driving
- using a hand held phone, again dangerous, I know you can get points but make the car out of lead with an aerial outside so you have to use a hands free set-up.
Colin
Its actually quite sad and says a lot about society as a whole, that cup holders in a car is considered more or less essential nowadays.
Whenever you see a video review of a new car they usually always comment on the cup holders.
It wasn't so long ago when there was no such thing as cup holders in a car, but then seemingly all at the same time every manufacturer started fitting them!
Maybe its just me that is being the odd one out here, but I couldn't give a rats **** about cup holders in my car!
Its actually quite sad and says a lot about society as a whole, that cup holders in a car is considered more or less essential nowadays.
Whenever you see a video review of a new car they usually always comment on the cup holders.
It wasn't so long ago when there was no such thing as cup holders in a car, but then seemingly all at the same time every manufacturer started fitting them!
Maybe its just me that is being the odd one out here, but I couldn't give a rats **** about cup holders in my car!
Leaving the house at 5:30 am on weekdays means cup holders are essential for me, that 1st cup of coffee is needed at that time.
If a person isn’t capable of taking a drink and driving at the same time I’m not sure that they should be driving at all.
Having witnessed a child being hit by a driver who was drinking from a cup I’ve got fairly strong views on this topic so I make no apologies for sounding like the fun police.
I’ve also narrowly missed a serious collision (other cars ahead weren’t so fortunate) though split second reactions.
Whether it be a phone, cup, cigarette or food, it’s not the driving with the object that’s the problem directly, it’s the distraction and effect on reaction time if something occurs.
This is my opinion but if, god forbid, you hit something someone let the law decide then be prepared to live with the consequences.
I’ve also narrowly missed a serious collision (other cars ahead weren’t so fortunate) though split second reactions.
Whether it be a phone, cup, cigarette or food, it’s not the driving with the object that’s the problem directly, it’s the distraction and effect on reaction time if something occurs.
This is my opinion but if, god forbid, you hit something someone let the law decide then be prepared to live with the consequences.
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Honestly, there is no need to eat, drink, text and use a handheld phone whilst driving, if you do, you are a danger to everyone on the road. Sorry Tyb, but you could get up 15 minutes earlier and enjoy your coffee in your home...have you ever spilled a hot drink on yourself whilst driving, that will get your attention but not your driving attention.
What drives me mad, sitting at a light in the left lane, light turns green and the car in front turns on his indicator to go left. Remember in Canada I drive on the right side of the road.
What drives me mad, sitting at a light in the left lane, light turns green and the car in front turns on his indicator to go left. Remember in Canada I drive on the right side of the road.
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2 a day but that 1st one is needed.You obviously have a caffeine addition.
Your second statement implies that a degree of skill is required to drive a vehicle and drink at the same time.
If this is so then it should be included in the driving test.
No I’m not getting up at 4:45, 5 am is early enough. It’s easy enough to drink without looking at the cup and taking eyes off of the road, I don’t have to twist a cap off etc.
Everyone doesn't just turn on adaptive cruise control and lane assist when on motorway, open their flask using both hands and take a drink?
I see cup holders as important. I doubt it would be a decision maker on buying a car or not, but it's an annoyance if it doesn't have them.
Don't drink hot drinks, but always going to take a bottle of water when I'm doing a 3+ hour journey.
I see cup holders as important. I doubt it would be a decision maker on buying a car or not, but it's an annoyance if it doesn't have them.
Don't drink hot drinks, but always going to take a bottle of water when I'm doing a 3+ hour journey.
if I don't mention, the blinker stalks on the LHS of the column in RHD cars, the up/down on the DSG being the wrong way round, dealer advertising on the number plates (annoys me no end), poor dealer service and unreliability. I could mention cyclists in Sydney - they are a special breed.
