The Angry Motorist Thread

[EternalOptimist]

So no insurance either if they check your license details with DVLA after an accident?

you misunderstand

I have a licence , and insurance. just never passed the test

[Diver]

you misunderstand

I have a licence , and insurance. just never passed the test

Valid?

[Peoplesoft bloke]

So no insurance either if they check your license details with DVLA after an accident?

Licence

[Diver]

Licence

I stand corrected my good man.

Humbly yours: Diver

[Peoplesoft bloke]

I stand corrected my good man.

Humbly yours: Diver

I know I'm a pedantic cretin but that one in particular bugs me for some reason.

[Solent]

Inconsiderate B*st*rds that park on the pavement outside newsgents, and no room to get a pram through, just because they need their fags and papers and can't be bothered to park down the road - Sorry, happened to me on Sunday and really P*ssed me off and then they proceeded to text even though they saw me !!!mad

[scooby]

Inconsiderate B*st*rds that park on the pavement outside newsgents, and no room to get a pram through, just because they need their fags and papers and can't be bothered to park down the road - Sorry, happened to me on Sunday and really P*ssed me off and then they proceeded to text even though they saw me !!!mad

take their wing mirror off! if they say anything tell tehm to call the police and claim on your insurance. it works for me!

(well, occasionally, mostly its taxi drivers that cant speak english so its pointless taking to them!)

Middle lane hogs, and those that ignore road markings at round-about. oh, and those that pull out on you while joining the motorway. most people dont understand that need to give way, and that they in fact dont have the right of way.

[scaramanga]

Saw all of the above this morning as the Blackwall tunnel was closed and everywhere nearby was a total nightmare.

Particularly good were the people who overtook all the stationary cars then joined the front of the queue to leave the A12 just before the tunnel. Because their time is so much more important than everyone elses. A few BMWs amongst them it must be said.

Then I saw a guy in a blue sports car attempt to move over and allow a lorry through because the way it wanted to go was clear. But there wasn't enough room & instead of waiting the lorry driver decided to scrape the entire side wing of the car as he attempted to squeeze through. I got the lorry's number, but IMO the driver of the car made the wrong decision in speeding off after the lorry. I would have given him my details to be a witness but now I have no way of contacting him. I wonder if the lorry pulled over to exchange details?!

Then because of the chaos several people decided that the lights at the next junction were a guide and not law. All this did was make the situation worse as the exits kept being blocked by selfish idiots who had to be stationary on the roundabout rather than allowing the other cars to proceed to the clear road on the other side. This in turn made the people waiting all the less likely to obey the lights because by the time their route cleared the lights were red again. Then the inevitable chorus of horns started.

£1000 test is a good idea although it would mean percentage wise the roads would be full of BMW drivers who could afford it no problem. Even if it meant getting a Renault on the never-never instead of a 3 series.

[basshead]

People who turn right from the left hand lane on a roundabout, overtake you and cut you up on the exit.

Anyone who goes A1->A1231 at rush hour will know where I am talking about

[HYpno27]

People who make it a habit to drive at 10mph below the posted speed limit and then get upset when you pass them - still not speeding

or the

My car only does 40mph regardless of road conditions, speed limit or built up area, that's just what it does - oh and junctions don't mean anything either, or indicators, no clues just a constant 40. The driving equivalent of the droning voice