muddycoffee Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Why is it that 75% of the drivers in the south of Sheffield are incapabile of reading the large blue signs which go with the part time bus/taxi/cycle/motorcycle lanes on the main arterial roads :- Ecclesall, Abbeydale, London and Chesterfield Roads These bus lanes, as clearly stated on the blue signs, are only in operation in the rush hours. The highway code insructs drivers to drive in the left hand lane unless overtaking or passing stationary vehicles. At lunchtimes, on sundays especially, and any night that I'm out in my car I get the impression that people either can't read the signs, as they've got bad eyesight, or they think that these are permanent bus lanes, and it's never occured to them to look at the signs. Another thing which annoys me, is cars waiting on cycle waiting areas in front of the motor vehicle stop lines at traffic lights. I realise that we've only had these in Sheffield fairly recently, I first came across this about 14 years ago in Bristol. In this cycle area there are no sensors under the road visible, so any car driver will be waiting there a long time until another vehicle comes behind and waits in the possible place. I understand that it is a road traffic offence waiting in the red area too liable to 3 points? Everyone should have to pass a refresher driving test every 10 years. Then there would be no excuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igm1 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Originally posted by muddycoffee Everyone should have to pass a refresher driving test every 10 years. Then there would be no excuse A refresher theory test? Or practical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I tend to drive down Ecclesall Road most sunday nights, fairly late, and I rarely use the bus lane! not because I think it is still operational, but because there are usually random cars parked in it (as they have every right to do) I'd rather just drive in one lane than have to constantly swap from one to the other to overtake them. However I do that on that road because I know it, if I use other roads that have bus lanes that are only in use for a limited time, I use the bus lanes, its amazing how much quicker it is because no-one else seems to bother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Originally posted by ianmitchell A refresher theory test? Or practical? some of us never did a theory test in the first place (unless you count those 3 questions at the end of the practical test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottf Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 what REALLY ****** me off, ok then - 2 things- 1) PEOPLE WHO DRIVE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE MOTORWAY!!!! its for overtaking only you pr@tts!!!!!!!! 2) people who don't thank you if you stop and wait for them to come past you- it makes me so so mad!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 if we just got rid of all buses there would be plenty of room for everyone in cars and no one would have to rush around causing problems..think back to the bus strike..........it was a pleasure to drive...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unners Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I can not stand people who do not indicate their intensions on a roundabout. As Scott and Andy said middle lane hoggers on Motorways get right on my nerves,to such an extent that i undertake them to make a point ,wrong i know but makes me feel better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igm1 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I sometimes annoy drivers when I'm learning to drive. At least I'm keeping the speed limit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddycoffee Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Em 3978 You are right. In my rant at the start I said "unless overtaking or passing stationary vehicles". I also never took a theory test. I would say that passing your motorcycle test (as I did) is an incredibly useful improvement to your awareness however, you are always checking your blind spots even in a car. I think Theory is essential, but eye test must also be compulsory, as there are many older people I know who have no peripheral vision and an inability to see anything clearly at night. And I think that's extremely dangerous, and incredibly selfish to other road users and Pedestrians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddycoffee Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 I think some people forgot they had to learn to drive. Take all the time you need Ian. I always try to be courteous and patient to L drivers It annoys me when people who have been driving for a few years, (or decades) think they can give lessons to other people. These people are the least qualified in my view. They will pass on incorrect information about how to change down gears, how to approach dual carriageways etc.. And will have a shaky idea about what is in the current driving test. I passed my car test over half my life ago and from what I've heard recently, it has changed quite a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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