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minor things that make you fume

Eco warriors who sneer at others and desperately project their green credentials when they've just gone a bought a brand new hybrid or electric car... ignoring the fact that the manufacture of said new car creates more greenhouse emissions than running an existing car for five years, and also ignoring the fact that the electricity that they charge the car with comes from power stations.

Even more ridiculous are the claims that they are saving money on fuel:
"Oooooh I don't think I've bought any petrol / diesel in about four months now."
"Really? That's pretty good. But how much has your electricity bill gone up by? I mean, you plug it in most nights, right?"
"Oh, I haven't checked my electricity bill."

Yes Granny Tree, I'm talking about you and your silly Mitsubishi PHEV.
 
Lorry drivers on motorways. Particularly in 50mph average speed camera zones.

The amount of times I've been tailgated to the point that I can't even see the registration plate, have been beeped and flashed for doing the exact speed limit is ridiculous.

I get it, you've worked out you can do 53.469mph without getting a ticket. Overtake me if you want, you don't own the lanes.

I see two lorry drivers have been charged with the deaths of 8 people on he M1 today. Horrible horrible accident.
 
Baines' left foot said:
Lorry drivers on motorways. Particularly in 50mph average speed camera zones.

The amount of times I've been tailgated to the point that I can't even see the registration plate, have been beeped and flashed for doing the exact speed limit is ridiculous.

I get it, you've worked out you can do 53.469mph without getting a ticket. Overtake me if you want, you don't own the lanes.

I see two lorry drivers have been charged with the deaths of 8 people on he M1 today. Horrible horrible accident.
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A few years back a lorry driver doing exactly this "nudged " my misuss's mate onto the hard shoulder and up the embankment of the M6 by Sandbach, nearly rolling her car. She was a nurse on her way to start her day shift, as a district nurse in Liverpool.

He never stopped and was traced through his Reg and the cameras on the motorway, claiming no knowledge in court.

He should've been jailed, but got a ban and a fine.

She hasn't used any motorways since, due to her being a bag of nerves as a result.
 
They are bullies, those 50mph zones I just set the cruise control to 48 and trundle along pissing them off, let them flash and kick off all they want I'm not getting a ticket for them to get somewhere ten minutes quicker.
Don't even get me started on when three of them decide to overtake one another blocking every lane for miles when they do 1mph faster than each other.
 
COYBL25 said:
A few years back a lorry driver doing exactly this "nudged " my misuss's mate onto the hard shoulder and up the embankment of the M6 by Sandbach, nearly rolling her car. She was a nurse on her way to start her day shift, as a district nurse in Liverpool.

He never stopped and was traced through his Reg and the cameras on the motorway, claiming no knowledge in court.

He should've been jailed, but got a ban and a fine.

She hasn't used any motorways since, due to her being a bag of nerves as a result.
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jal123 said:
They are bullies, those 50mph zones I just set the cruise control to 48 and trundle along pissing them off, let them flash and kick off all they want I'm not getting a ticket for them to get somewhere ten minutes quicker.
Don't even get me started on when three of them decide to overtake one another blocking every lane for miles when they do 1mph faster than each other.
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It must be frustrating for them but nobody forced them to be a lorry driver.

I saw a news story on BBC yesterday about companies trialing self driving lorries. The sooner that comes in the better.
 

jal123 said:
Best bit of motorway in the land, worth every single penny.
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Not when you get on it and there's roadworks and a 50mph average speed limit. They don't tell you that on their 'Toll Clear' electronic signs the snakes.

It's also not really worth it if you're driving overnight. I think you save about 10 minutes when the traffic is clear.
 
Baines' left foot said:
Not when you get on it and there's roadworks and a 50mph average speed limit. They don't tell you that on their 'Toll Clear' electronic signs the snakes.

It's also not really worth it if you're driving overnight. I think you save about 10 minutes when the traffic is clear.
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I just love the beautiful smooth tarmac, snide trick if they have got those avg cameras turned on though I agree.
 

Baines' left foot said:
Lorry drivers on motorways. Particularly in 50mph average speed camera zones.

The amount of times I've been tailgated to the point that I can't even see the registration plate, have been beeped and flashed for doing the exact speed limit is ridiculous.

I get it, you've worked out you can do 53.469mph without getting a ticket. Overtake me if you want, you don't own the lanes.

I see two lorry drivers have been charged with the deaths of 8 people on he M1 today. Horrible horrible accident.
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I've never seen this behaviour - sounds extremely irritating. I suppose I should count myself lucky that I don't have to drive on motorways with any regularity!

On the other hand however, lorries should NEVER be allowed to overtake anyone. They should be restricted to lane one only. No vehicle that is limited to less than 65mph should ever be in the middle lane - it simply causes far too much congestion. For that reason, driverless HGVs get a "yes" from me.
 
Tree13 said:
I've never seen this behaviour - sounds extremely irritating. I suppose I should count myself lucky that I don't have to drive on motorways with any regularity!

On the other hand however, lorries should NEVER be allowed to overtake anyone. They should be restricted to lane one only. No vehicle that is limited to less than 65mph should ever be in the middle lane - it simply causes far too much congestion. For that reason, driverless HGVs get a "yes" from me.
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They aren't driverless ffs, stop believing @Baines' left foot roid addled version of the truth
 

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