My pet hates!!! What yours ???? Car related - Page 12

mystabe · 24th March 2017, 18:11

My wife drives an SUV because she likes them, I don't as it happens but that's by the by. You posted something mentioning 'fat gut SUV women' and I thought you could have phrased it better. Perhaps my reply was a little sharp but the basic point to it is valid - not according to you however and it's you that has chosen to escalate it because apparently you can't be wrong. Whatever, stick

up your pipe and smoke it.

rockerbox · 24th March 2017, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy frog

Correct me if I am wrong but if you just 1/2 depress our indicator stalk you only get what you put in IE.1 2 3 +++++ whatever you want.

Our cars yes, but like I say, newer cars now have lost that function and you get an obligatory 3 flash lane change indication. It can be defeated by putting the indicator on full, (no half pressure thing), and then immediately turning it off again, but that is easily translated into confusing indication should you not get it right, and basically a pain to have to do.

rockerbox · 24th March 2017, 20:07

As for mini-roundabouts...
Well, I do have arguments with my wife about these sometimes. Obviously on a regular roundabout we look right to check it's clear to enter the roundabout (and I prefer to make sure I can also proceed to get off the roundabout, hate drivers who plug up busy roundabouts). But at the mini donut ones you often find 3 cars arrive at virtually the same time, so there is no car technically ON the roundabout, who has right of way ? Theoretically you would all sit there forever for you should give way to the right. Wifey says no, get on the 'empty' roundabout, me, I say be defensive, judge if anyone else is going to make the first move before doing my own manouver. Never had instruction on these things when I was taught to drive, what do people reckon is the right approach (excuse the pun

) ?

planenut · 25th March 2017, 07:07

A pet hate of mine is when members on here start having a go at each other when there should be a separate thread of "I Hate You" for those comments. I then have to read the rants to see if there is anything actually useful in them. The sad thing is that the people involved are exceptionally good at posting constructive and informative comments.

Arryhall · 25th March 2017, 07:31

Diesel spillages!!!!

People what don't put the fuel cap back, especially truckers, who then proceed to throw diesel all over the road. Not that big an issue in the car as you can straddle to spill so you don't slip off the road and die, but on a bike, it's lethal!
When it is a msity, misserly, bleurgh day where everything gets damp and horrible but it isn't rain, it just makes the road worse than ice. I much prefer hard rain that washes the road clean than that rubbish.
Yes, it's more a bike thing than a car thing, but it is highly annoying.

Martin1972 · 25th March 2017, 08:08

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Originally Posted by IverRover

In addition to the points raised already, one of my pet hates, and apologies in advance if this upsets anyone who may have been affected by this kind of incident in the past, it is not meant to pass judgement on individual cases, but here goes...
People who instantly blame the car/van/coach driver in the case of an accident that involves a motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian.

There are bad, or irresponsible drivers out there of all modes of transport, just as there are very good and aware ones. All the publicity regarding cyclicts/motorcyclists being seriously injured, or worse, when travelling alongside turning vehicles, still has little effect on some who still assist on taking the risk. Pedestrians getting knocked over.

Others like in this clip are just plain stupid. Thinking they are invincible.....WRONG.
https://twitter.com/Motorwaymayhem_/...575435264?s=09

The roads are getting busier week by week but the standard of users seems to be getting lower. How many cyclists actually take the cycling proficiency test before deciding they are competent on all roads. CBT for motorcyclists. Basic training gives you basic awareness but many think this is the green light. Car drivers. Many would pass there driving test and although they had never had a driving lesson covering motorway driving as learners are not allowed on there, once passed, they could go straight on. The results sometimes are quite frightening.

How many pedestrians walk out into the road paying more attention to social media chat on their mobiles rather than the vehicles motoring towards them?

But as I was saying, so many factors can point to the cause of an accident/incident, but when these happen, it does annoy me the amount of people that, without knowing the facts, point the finger of blame at the motorist. "They were going too fast" "They should have known I was there" etc etc etc

Really good points. And I'm a cyclist.

Yesterday I was about to overtake a cyclist who, without checking behind him or making a signal, swerved into the middle of the lane to avoid a pothole. I think it was instinct on his part, but it was a poor manoeuvre that might have led to him being hit.

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steve-45 · 25th March 2017, 12:52

People who don't turn off rear fog lamps - even when the visibility is several miles !!!!

Oh, and people who insist on using them as rear "rain" lights as soon as they see a few spots on their windscreen !!!

mystabe · 25th March 2017, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by planenut

A pet hate of mine is when members on here start having a go at each other when there should be a separate thread of "I Hate You" for those comments. I then have to read the rants to see if there is anything actually useful in them. The sad thing is that the people involved are exceptionally good at posting constructive and informative comments.

I apologise for that, I should (and do) know better, I even knew it wasn't meant as posted, but it just wound me up - I have taken the tablets and I'm over it now you'll probably be pleased to hear!

arnosvale65 · 25th March 2017, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by topman

I agree it is annoying.
I know (of) someone who does that, their attitude is if it bothers others they should look away.

Guilty as charged as I have an automatic. I will in future try to remember and put it in neutral, handbrake on. By the way I don't (or try not to) drive at night as I can't stand HiD headlights or Zenons when not adjusted. HiD's are the worst especially on 4 x 4's as the headlights are high up and they always blind me when hitting even the slightest bump. I think they should be banned. Utility vehicles or hiD's, don't mind which.

AndyN01 · 14th July 2017, 11:27

Hi,

As a newbie here but with several decades of motoring on 2 wheels (both boy powered and petrol powered) and 4 wheels I'm loving this thread so thought I'd add my twopenneth.

I'll agree with pretty much everything already mentioned.

My pet hate at the moment - although it's a bit off topic - is coming back down the M1 from the north east. In some sections there's 4 lane running with new overhead gantries/signals.

It's usually 8PM or so and time after time there's a "Workforce in Road" sign, then speed restrictions and lane closures.

Unfortunately there absolutely no sign whatsoever of any workforce. No vehicles, no orange flashing lights, no cones, no people, no hi-viz, nothing. Now maybe there're getting ready or are on their way but this goes on for miles and miles and miles.

I thought the idea of the new signals was for "real time" information?

The trucks take absolutely no notice whatsoever. So the scenario is a line of trucks in Lane 1 doing 60 and a line of cars in Lane 4 doing 50.

IMHO that's dangerous.

Please, please, please motorway traffic control if there's something to tell us do so, if there isn't then don't because if creates a "cry wolf" mentality and then there will be carnage at some point and who would have thought it!

With all the erm..."questionable" driving styles out there I've fitted both front and rear dashcams in the car (thanks for the instructions & pics

).

It's quite interesting to see the reactions of a tailgater when they actually notice the camera and invariably back off

.

I think there's a bigger social issue around the perceived "right" to do what I want, how I want and when I want and tuff for anyone else. The lack of effective enforcement just helps that view along.

Fortunately there are those that buck this trend and I've already read of many friendly, selfless actions by members on here - thank you for restoring my faith in people.

As a former motor racing marshal one of the pearls of wisdom from the more experienced was:

You're in a great deal more danger when the accident comes to you.

Be defensive and safe - collisions hurt.

All the best.

Andy.

24th March 2017, 18:11	#111
mystabe Posted a thing or two Mazda 6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 266 Thanked 398 Times in 287 Posts	My wife drives an SUV because she likes them, I don't as it happens but that's by the by. You posted something mentioning 'fat gut SUV women' and I thought you could have phrased it better. Perhaps my reply was a little sharp but the basic point to it is valid - not according to you however and it's you that has chosen to escalate it because apparently you can't be wrong. Whatever, stick up your pipe and smoke it. Last edited by mystabe; 24th March 2017 at 18:20..

14th July 2017, 11:27	#120
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Hi, As a newbie here but with several decades of motoring on 2 wheels (both boy powered and petrol powered) and 4 wheels I'm loving this thread so thought I'd add my twopenneth. I'll agree with pretty much everything already mentioned. My pet hate at the moment - although it's a bit off topic - is coming back down the M1 from the north east. In some sections there's 4 lane running with new overhead gantries/signals. It's usually 8PM or so and time after time there's a "Workforce in Road" sign, then speed restrictions and lane closures. Unfortunately there absolutely no sign whatsoever of any workforce. No vehicles, no orange flashing lights, no cones, no people, no hi-viz, nothing. Now maybe there're getting ready or are on their way but this goes on for miles and miles and miles. I thought the idea of the new signals was for "real time" information? The trucks take absolutely no notice whatsoever. So the scenario is a line of trucks in Lane 1 doing 60 and a line of cars in Lane 4 doing 50. IMHO that's dangerous. Please, please, please motorway traffic control if there's something to tell us do so, if there isn't then don't because if creates a "cry wolf" mentality and then there will be carnage at some point and who would have thought it! With all the erm..."questionable" driving styles out there I've fitted both front and rear dashcams in the car (thanks for the instructions & pics ). It's quite interesting to see the reactions of a tailgater when they actually notice the camera and invariably back off . I think there's a bigger social issue around the perceived "right" to do what I want, how I want and when I want and tuff for anyone else. The lack of effective enforcement just helps that view along. Fortunately there are those that buck this trend and I've already read of many friendly, selfless actions by members on here - thank you for restoring my faith in people. As a former motor racing marshal one of the pearls of wisdom from the more experienced was: You're in a great deal more danger when the accident comes to you. Be defensive and safe - collisions hurt. All the best. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ Last edited by AndyN01; 14th July 2017 at 11:30..

24th March 2017, 20:07	#113
rockerbox Avid contributor MG ZT/T Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Thurrock Posts: 244 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	As for mini-roundabouts... Well, I do have arguments with my wife about these sometimes. Obviously on a regular roundabout we look right to check it's clear to enter the roundabout (and I prefer to make sure I can also proceed to get off the roundabout, hate drivers who plug up busy roundabouts). But at the mini donut ones you often find 3 cars arrive at virtually the same time, so there is no car technically ON the roundabout, who has right of way ? Theoretically you would all sit there forever for you should give way to the right. Wifey says no, get on the 'empty' roundabout, me, I say be defensive, judge if anyone else is going to make the first move before doing my own manouver. Never had instruction on these things when I was taught to drive, what do people reckon is the right approach (excuse the pun ) ?

25th March 2017, 07:07	#114
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	A pet hate of mine is when members on here start having a go at each other when there should be a separate thread of "I Hate You" for those comments. I then have to read the rants to see if there is anything actually useful in them. The sad thing is that the people involved are exceptionally good at posting constructive and informative comments.

25th March 2017, 07:31	#115
Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	Diesel spillages!!!! People what don't put the fuel cap back, especially truckers, who then proceed to throw diesel all over the road. Not that big an issue in the car as you can straddle to spill so you don't slip off the road and die, but on a bike, it's lethal! When it is a msity, misserly, bleurgh day where everything gets damp and horrible but it isn't rain, it just makes the road worse than ice. I much prefer hard rain that washes the road clean than that rubbish. Yes, it's more a bike thing than a car thing, but it is highly annoying.

25th March 2017, 12:52	#117
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	People who don't turn off rear fog lamps - even when the visibility is several miles !!!! Oh, and people who insist on using them as rear "rain" lights as soon as they see a few spots on their windscreen !!!