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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............ |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Because if everyone had that mentality and just entered roundabouts without take the 3 seconds to double check its all good then I reckon there would be a lot more cashes.
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
the person in front of you stopping might have seen something you hadn't. |
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"Because if everyone had that mentality and just entered roundabouts without take the 3 seconds to double check its all good then I reckon there would be a lot more cashes.
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Cash for fake whiplash injuries..... |
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I don't have an issue with people stopping at roundabouts due to the speed some people can do around them. I do however have an issue with people who've no idea what lane they're supposed to be in on a roundabout!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
Does the roundabout in question have a solid or a dotted white line across the road on entry to it? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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better to check. unlike the woman who reversed straight on to the main road yesterday. we had to swerve to avoid her and she just sat there looking confused  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I saw a car the other day drive down the road past the q on the wrong side off the road , then drive the wrong way round the round about to a turning spin round and come back the right way to save him self 5 min tops ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hate it when people treat the as straight overs instead of roundabouts!!
Coming from the motherland of roundabouts I know how to use them  "
But the locals in MK straight line them all the time ;o) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.  |
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"Because if everyone had that mentality and just entered roundabouts without take the 3 seconds to double check its all good then I reckon there would be a lot more cashes.
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It would be like driving in either Crawley or Brighton. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong. "
Cars don't just appear from nowhere, you simply have failed to look correctly |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"lol at least you don't drive in paris they are worse there."
You just have to realise in Paris the rules are there are no rules. Watching from the Arc de Triomphe is a great spectator sport
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My mum scares the shit out of me when she drives! At a roundabout she'll signal right even though she's going straight over it! Get a sweat on when I see roundabouts ahead! Head twitches the lot! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"lol at least you don't drive in paris they are worse there.You just have to realise in Paris the rules are there are no rules. Watching from the Arc de Triomphe is a great spectator sport"
YEs that's right and you can drive round and round and you need good timing to get out of it lol.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"lol at least you don't drive in paris they are worse there.You just have to realise in Paris the rules are there are no rules. Watching from the Arc de Triomphe is a great spectator sportYEs that's right and you can drive round and round and you need good timing to get out of it lol. "
Shut your eyes, lean on the horn and go for it that's what the locals do
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"lol at least you don't drive in paris they are worse there.You just have to realise in Paris the rules are there are no rules. Watching from the Arc de Triomphe is a great spectator sportYEs that's right and you can drive round and round and you need good timing to get out of it lol. Shut your eyes, lean on the horn and go for it that's what the locals do"
YEs good advice and do a sharp turn lol.
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By *angzMan
over a year ago
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
They do which is why they stop. You wouldn't say that if you hit a motorbike you failed to spot. Or if you t boned a car which nearly happened to me coz a cunt in a range rover couldn't be arsed to stop at a give way. Also same applies to junctions too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
They do which is why they stop. You wouldn't say that if you hit a motorbike you failed to spot. Or if you t boned a car which nearly happened to me coz a cunt in a range rover couldn't be arsed to stop at a give way. Also same applies to junctions too."
I ended up on the bonnet of a lady 2 weeks ago who slowed down! Then wham! 
Sorry mate I didn't see you!
Counts for fuck all!
DRIVE WITH DUE CARE AN ATTENTION!
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There's an entry lane onto a roundabout above the M6 at Great Barr - its your exclusive lane - no lines, broken or unbroken - and some drivers actually fully stop there, wtf! It's like slamming your brakes on and stopping whilst on any open road.
We need frequent testing in this country. Would create a good few jobs and increase safety. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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Goodness, people stopping at give way lines to double check that it's safe to proceed, and to be sure they're not going to cause an accident.
They're absolute menaces and should definitely be locked up.
Personally, I stop at nearly all junctions to make sure there's nothing coming.
When driving a hulking great metal machine easily capable of killing others, I don't see the problem with looking twice, or even three times. I wish more people did. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There's an entry lane onto a roundabout above the M6 at Great Barr - its your exclusive lane - no lines, broken or unbroken - and some drivers actually fully stop there, wtf! It's like slamming your brakes on and stopping whilst on any open road.
We need frequent testing in this country. Would create a good few jobs and increase safety."
Agree with you wholeheartedly, we retest for our jobs all the time to ensure we are still competent so why not for a killing machine that we have control of!! I would say it should be every five years and just to make themselves easy money whilst hopefully reducing the number of deaths on the roads!! |
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My 17 twins are learning to drive and yesterday we were at a roundabout junction It was busy and she stalled the car. The man behind her started beeping his horn and shouting at her and even started to film her on his phone !!! She was sooo upset. What happened to patience for learner drivers ?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My pet hate on roundabouts are the people who want to go straight across, pull up into the left hand lane of the entrance (correctly) but then fail to follow the curve of the roundabout and just straight line across, cutting up the people who are going further around and are using the right hand lane. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A lot of drivers can't see more than 10 yards ahead and can't plan more than 3 seconds into the future. Hence stopping at islands, causing mayhem on the motorways, randomly swerving to dodge potholes and generally being a menace... |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"A lot of drivers can't see more than 10 yards ahead and can't plan more than 3 seconds into the future. Hence stopping at islands, causing mayhem on the motorways, randomly swerving to dodge potholes and generally being a menace..."
And a lot of drivers have no patience and no tolerance for other drivers. If people don't drive the way they think it should be done then they're doing it wrong, dammit!
It's the responsibility of a driver to anticipate that others may not always drive perfectly and to be far enough back that it doesn't cause a problem.
If you, say, drive so far up someone's bum that them stopping for a junction is a problem then their driving shouldn't be your primary consideration. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"Is stopping more or less of a menace than (mainly but not exclusively HGV) drivers who continue to creep onto roundabouts, apparently in the hope that you'll stop and let them out?"
Oh oh, you've done it now! Thou shalt not suggest that professional drivers, especially lorry drivers, are anything less than perfect drivers!
*proceeds to blast shelter*
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A lot of drivers can't see more than 10 yards ahead and can't plan more than 3 seconds into the future. Hence stopping at islands, causing mayhem on the motorways, randomly swerving to dodge potholes and generally being a menace...
And a lot of drivers have no patience and no tolerance for other drivers. If people don't drive the way they think it should be done then they're doing it wrong, dammit!
It's the responsibility of a driver to anticipate that others may not always drive perfectly and to be far enough back that it doesn't cause a problem.
If you, say, drive so far up someone's bum that them stopping for a junction is a problem then their driving shouldn't be your primary consideration."
I'm not going to bother quoting the highway quote as I'm sure you are aware of what it says regarding give way junctions but if as you state you stop at nearly every junction then you need to look at your observational skills and the standard of your own driving. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
Because they're fuckin idiots who shouldn't have a driving licence. They are the same people who don't indicate when turning right on a roundabout and sit in the middle lane of a motorway taking up all 3 lanes.
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"A lot of drivers can't see more than 10 yards ahead and can't plan more than 3 seconds into the future. Hence stopping at islands, causing mayhem on the motorways, randomly swerving to dodge potholes and generally being a menace...
And a lot of drivers have no patience and no tolerance for other drivers. If people don't drive the way they think it should be done then they're doing it wrong, dammit!
It's the responsibility of a driver to anticipate that others may not always drive perfectly and to be far enough back that it doesn't cause a problem.
If you, say, drive so far up someone's bum that them stopping for a junction is a problem then their driving shouldn't be your primary consideration.
I'm not going to bother quoting the highway quote as I'm sure you are aware of what it says regarding give way junctions but if as you state you stop at nearly every junction then you need to look at your observational skills and the standard of your own driving."
Or you need to be more cautious than to think that a quick glance is sufficient.
I don't stop and park at junctions but I do stop and briefly pause so I can look properly. At a lot of junctions it's not actually possible to see up the adjoining road to see if anything is coming until you're at the give way line.
More drivers looking properly would result in far fewer accidents. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
Goodness, all the perfect drivers on this thread. They never do anything wrong, unlike all the other idiots out there.
I wonder what the statistical probability is that all the perfect drivers are on here and the rest are elsewhere.
There's a good chance that all of you ranting about people doing things that annoy you, also do things that annoy others and make them consider you an idiot.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A lot of drivers can't see more than 10 yards ahead and can't plan more than 3 seconds into the future. Hence stopping at islands, causing mayhem on the motorways, randomly swerving to dodge potholes and generally being a menace...
And a lot of drivers have no patience and no tolerance for other drivers. If people don't drive the way they think it should be done then they're doing it wrong, dammit!
It's the responsibility of a driver to anticipate that others may not always drive perfectly and to be far enough back that it doesn't cause a problem.
If you, say, drive so far up someone's bum that them stopping for a junction is a problem then their driving shouldn't be your primary consideration.
I'm not going to bother quoting the highway quote as I'm sure you are aware of what it says regarding give way junctions but if as you state you stop at nearly every junction then you need to look at your observational skills and the standard of your own driving.
Or you need to be more cautious than to think that a quick glance is sufficient.
I don't stop and park at junctions but I do stop and briefly pause so I can look properly. At a lot of junctions it's not actually possible to see up the adjoining road to see if anything is coming until you're at the give way line.
More drivers looking properly would result in far fewer accidents."
Where did anyone mention a quick glance? It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong. "
Or crash into you! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Goodness, all the perfect drivers on this thread. They never do anything wrong, unlike all the other idiots out there.
I wonder what the statistical probability is that all the perfect drivers are on here and the rest are elsewhere.
There's a good chance that all of you ranting about people doing things that annoy you, also do things that annoy others and make them consider you an idiot.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!"
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently."
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
Because they're fuckin idiots who shouldn't have a driving licence. They are the same people who don't indicate when turning right on a roundabout and sit in the middle lane of a motorway taking up all 3 lanes.
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and I suspect you get very very angry with them, parp your horn or call them cunts to your passengers. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"A lot of drivers can't see more than 10 yards ahead and can't plan more than 3 seconds into the future. Hence stopping at islands, causing mayhem on the motorways, randomly swerving to dodge potholes and generally being a menace...
And a lot of drivers have no patience and no tolerance for other drivers. If people don't drive the way they think it should be done then they're doing it wrong, dammit!
It's the responsibility of a driver to anticipate that others may not always drive perfectly and to be far enough back that it doesn't cause a problem.
If you, say, drive so far up someone's bum that them stopping for a junction is a problem then their driving shouldn't be your primary consideration.
I'm not going to bother quoting the highway quote as I'm sure you are aware of what it says regarding give way junctions but if as you state you stop at nearly every junction then you need to look at your observational skills and the standard of your own driving.
Or you need to be more cautious than to think that a quick glance is sufficient.
I don't stop and park at junctions but I do stop and briefly pause so I can look properly. At a lot of junctions it's not actually possible to see up the adjoining road to see if anything is coming until you're at the give way line.
More drivers looking properly would result in far fewer accidents.
Where did anyone mention a quick glance? It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop."
Really? You have x-ray vision?
The end of my road meets a major road at right angles. There are garden walls and fences obscuring the view up and down the adjoining road from all 4 directions until one is right up to the give way line. Even then, cars parked along the road means extra caution is required.
A lot of junctions are like that, making stopping and looking properly the only safe thing to do.
I can't actually think of any junctions near my house where it's possible to see down the adjoining road before reaching the junction.
Junctions tend to be angled. That's why the junction is needed.
Even on a roundabout, shrubbery on the central island can obscure traffic.
Still, you carry on with your approach and I'll continue taking the time to check properly. Personally I think when driving a big metal machine, caution is essential. |
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"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop."
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back? |
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I've come to the conclusion that people swing because driving is too mundane for them and they are bored of their own perfection.
Therefore, according to my reasoning, if everyone swung? swinged? fucked around the roads would be a safer place to be. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"Quoted from a government website
"If the way is clear keep moving. Stopping at a clear roundabout slows traffic and can cause frustrating delays.""
If the way is obviously clear, sure. I like to be sure it is actually clear.
And some drivers, such as those that are young and inexperienced, take longer to assess the situation.
If people get frustrated then that's a problem they need to work on. A little tolerance goes a long way. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
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If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop.
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back?"
She should have had her x-ray vision on like some of the perfect drivers on here. |
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"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop.
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back?"
The driver who anticipated she would go over the junction.
Replace the junction with a line of kids crossing the road / a stray sloth / a fallen tree.
Person behind. |
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"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop.
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back?
She should have had her x-ray vision on like some of the perfect drivers on here."
No silly. She should close her eyes , grip the wheel , shout Geronimo and race through. |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work."
That's presuming you want to die. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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On my speed awareness course the other week we got told on numerous occasions to stop and look when approaching a roundabout...and look more than once too.... |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work."
Ah, yes, it makes absolute sense to continue when you can see a potential hazard and be involved in an accident you could have avoided, just because you are in the right.
That about sums up your attitude to the road.
Like I said, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
I'll continue doing my best to avoid accidents whether my fault or not, even if the other party is firmly in the wrong. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work.
That's presuming you want to die."
But he'd die knowing he was in the right, dammit! That's what matters, after all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Let me quote the OP "when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying".
The clue is "nothings coming". No need for xray vision or mystic meg to predict cars appearing from nowhere. There is nothing coming.
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop.
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back?
She should have had her x-ray vision on like some of the perfect drivers on here.
No silly. She should close her eyes , grip the wheel , shout Geronimo and race through."
Ah, sorry. I guess I never did get the hang of this driving lark after all. |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work."
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"I shall remain impartial being a driving instructor how ever look ahead early and plan on your approach! "
Oh no one of those perfect drivers. That will only work if you are looking with your x-ray vision surely! |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"Let me quote the OP "when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying".
The clue is "nothings coming". No need for xray vision or mystic meg to predict cars appearing from nowhere. There is nothing coming.
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Because people may have seen something the car behind hasn't, or thought they saw something, or took longer than the car behind to decide it was safe, or wanted to take a second or two to look twice.
You don't have the same road position as the person in front of you so your assessment may be different than theirs.
Or perhaps they don't always think they are correct and barge out anyway.
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"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop.
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back?
She should have had her x-ray vision on like some of the perfect drivers on here.
No silly. She should close her eyes , grip the wheel , shout Geronimo and race through.
Ah, sorry. I guess I never did get the hang of this driving lark after all. "
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
..and heres one of 'em! If you're that impatient, do everyone else a favour and get the bus mate. It's generally a 'give way' line but if they wanna stop, I'd much rather they did than plough into me! |
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Most roundabouts are open as far as zones of vision are concerned! Although you should be prepared to stop if you need to. But if the roundabout is clear and you stop to look cause you haven't planned or looked ahead. You run the risk of a rear end shunt! |
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
..and heres one of 'em! If you're that impatient, do everyone else a favour and get the bus mate. It's generally a 'give way' line but if they wanna stop, I'd much rather they did than plough into me!"
The point is you're not there to plough into. It is an empty roundabout, devoid of vehicles and with no approaching traffic. That is why the OP is frustrated that people stop and then look rather than looking as they approach. |
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"On my speed awareness course the other week we got told on numerous occasions to stop and look when approaching a roundabout...and look more than once too...."
Oh you're the one causing all the tailbacks
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By *ee VianteWoman
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"It is perfectly possible to have a good look without actually coming to a stop that is why the road planners designed them as give way junctions and not stop.
I work with highway designers and you would be amazed at the proportion of junctions where 'departures' are applied: i.e. The layout doesn't meet the specification for the type of junction but is allowed because changing to stop etc would be considered too onerous, or buying the extra land too expensive.
My other half actually stopped at a country give way junction because it was impossible to see past the overgrown verges, as she crept out to get a better look she was hit by a car (quite legally) doing 60. So who was at 'fault': her for pulling out; the other driver for failing to anticipate; the designer for not insisting on the correct visibility splays, or the local authority for not cutting the vegetation back?
She should have had her x-ray vision on like some of the perfect drivers on here.
No silly. She should close her eyes , grip the wheel , shout Geronimo and race through.
Ah, sorry. I guess I never did get the hang of this driving lark after all.
On that we can both agree "
Sarcasm is clearly lost on you. Just as is common sense on the road, even if you're in the right.
I would say typical male driver but I wouldn't want to lump other male drivers in the same bullish, impatient, inconsiderate category as you.
Just think, if a few seconds delay whilst someone checks twice if a roundabout is clear delays and annoys people, imagine how long they'll be delayed and how annoyed they'll be if the car ahead of them is involved in a smash on the roundabout. Of if they are involved in the smash because they didn't take the time to check. |
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"Most roundabouts are open as far as zones of vision are concerned! Although you should be prepared to stop if you need to. But if the roundabout is clear and you stop to look cause you haven't planned or looked ahead. You run the risk of a rear end shunt! "
Get out! We'll have none of that kind of sensible talk in here. You, you, perfect driver you!! |
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"On my speed awareness course the other week we got told on numerous occasions to stop and look when approaching a roundabout...and look more than once too....
Oh you're the one causing all the tailbacks
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Oh we discussed those too...I tell you it wasn't me honest |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work.
Ah, yes, it makes absolute sense to continue when you can see a potential hazard and be involved in an accident you could have avoided, just because you are in the right.
That about sums up your attitude to the road.
Like I said, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
I'll continue doing my best to avoid accidents whether my fault or not, even if the other party is firmly in the wrong. "
Have to say I agree with the person you quoted (can't remember his name lol). If the roundabout is clear you go. Over hesitation causes more accidents in my opinion. I hear of more accidents at roundabouts where someone has gone into the back of an overly hesitant driver who has missed gaps in traffic.
You can be too hesitant when driving. A friend of mine failed her driving test because of this. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"Most roundabouts are open as far as zones of vision are concerned! Although you should be prepared to stop if you need to. But if the roundabout is clear and you stop to look cause you haven't planned or looked ahead. You run the risk of a rear end shunt! "
In which case the driver behind should be maintaining a safe distance back and paying attention |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work.
Ah, yes, it makes absolute sense to continue when you can see a potential hazard and be involved in an accident you could have avoided, just because you are in the right.
That about sums up your attitude to the road.
Like I said, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
I'll continue doing my best to avoid accidents whether my fault or not, even if the other party is firmly in the wrong.
Have to say I agree with the person you quoted (can't remember his name lol). If the roundabout is clear you go. Over hesitation causes more accidents in my opinion. I hear of more accidents at roundabouts where someone has gone into the back of an overly hesitant driver who has missed gaps in traffic.
You can be too hesitant when driving. A friend of mine failed her driving test because of this. "
I said I stop at most junctions, which is what he was arguing with.
And drivers should always be prepared for learner drivers or new drivers to stop to make sure.
Some people even stall when pulling away. The disgrace!
As for people rear-ending traffic in front at junctions, they need to examine their driving too. |
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"Let me quote the OP "when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying".
The clue is "nothings coming". No need for xray vision or mystic meg to predict cars appearing from nowhere. There is nothing coming.
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But the O.P. should drive their OWN car and not try to drive others' cars.
How does the O.P. know what the driver in front can or can't see ? |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
..and heres one of 'em! If you're that impatient, do everyone else a favour and get the bus mate. It's generally a 'give way' line but if they wanna stop, I'd much rather they did than plough into me!The point is you're not there to plough into. It is an empty roundabout, devoid of vehicles and with no approaching traffic. That is why the OP is frustrated that people stop and then look rather than looking as they approach."
Traffic moves though. As they are approaching the roundabout, other traffic may also be moving. It's necessary to be sure at the point you join the roundabout that it's clear.
Yes, you can look on approach and assess how busy, or not it is, and plan to stop or continue. However, you need be aware things might change and you may have to change your plan.
A case in point, I was about to pull onto a biggish roundabout near where I live a few days ago. The road to the left is obscured by trees and foliage so it's only possible to see a very short section of the road approaching the roundabout. Cars were waiting there but they were on my left, so I didn't need to give way to them.
As I approached, I looked and the way seemed clear. I slowed and just as I crossed the give way line, an ambulance which I was only able to see at the last second, with lights but no siren on, pulled onto the roundabout from the wrong side of the road to my left, right in front of me. As I was proceeding onto the roundabout carefully, I was able to stop.
Had I hit it, it would have been the ambulance driver in the wrong but that wouldn't have helped me or the patient and the paramedic in the ambulance!
I'll slow and pause if I feel it necessary when approaching a roundabout. |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Cars don't just appear from nowhere, you simply have failed to look correctly"
Nonsense, they are speeding, people need to calm it at roundabouts. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"Let me quote the OP "when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying".
The clue is "nothings coming". No need for xray vision or mystic meg to predict cars appearing from nowhere. There is nothing coming.
But the O.P. should drive their OWN car and not try to drive others' cars.
How does the O.P. know what the driver in front can or can't see ?"
They don't but it's pointless trying to get them to admit it. They know better than everyone else.
They can congratulate themselves after their next accident that they were in the right. |
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Just another spin on things.
I admit to being quite cautious at roundabouts and junctions - I've put a lot of time and money into my car, so talking another second just to double check is no bother to me.
It's the mini roundabouts that seem the worse, had to stop waaaaaay too many times actually on the roundabout because someone thought "I can make it across"
I'm no perfect driver by a long shot but once you've actually been driven into you take a bit more care to avoid the situation again.
And this is coming from someone who most would perceive as a boy racer. Wow I hate that phrase! |
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over a year ago
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Cars don't just appear from nowhere, you simply have failed to look correctly
Nonsense, they are speeding, people need to calm it at roundabouts."
Both their speed and their impatience and intolerance. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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" I'm no perfect driver by a long shot but once you've actually been driven into you take a bit more care to avoid the situation again."
I do and you do but some people care only that they were in the right when the other car ploughed into them. |
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I'm getting advanced driving lessons - where I live there has been alot of crashes due to bad droving and i don't care to be in the papers for one. What really pisses me off is these people that try and over take you when your behind a bus and they're like 4 cars behind you then they have to pull into my safe space! Bit of patience goes a longway especially on bendy roads! More than once both me and my instructor have gone for the horn seeing the line of cars coming towards us and this wanker overtaking not seeing! |
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"I'm getting advanced driving lessons - where I live there has been alot of crashes due to bad droving and i don't care to be in the papers for one. What really pisses me off is these people that try and over take you when your behind a bus and they're like 4 cars behind you then they have to pull into my safe space! Bit of patience goes a longway especially on bendy roads! More than once both me and my instructor have gone for the horn seeing the line of cars coming towards us and this wanker overtaking not seeing! "
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"On my speed awareness course the other week we got told on numerous occasions to stop and look when approaching a roundabout...and look more than once too....
Oh you're the one causing all the tailbacks
Oh we discussed those too...I tell you it wasn't me honest "
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
..and heres one of 'em! If you're that impatient, do everyone else a favour and get the bus mate. It's generally a 'give way' line but if they wanna stop, I'd much rather they did than plough into me!The point is you're not there to plough into. It is an empty roundabout, devoid of vehicles and with no approaching traffic. That is why the OP is frustrated that people stop and then look rather than looking as they approach.
Traffic moves though. As they are approaching the roundabout, other traffic may also be moving. It's necessary to be sure at the point you join the roundabout that it's clear.
Yes, you can look on approach and assess how busy, or not it is, and plan to stop or continue. However, you need be aware things might change and you may have to change your plan.
A case in point, I was about to pull onto a biggish roundabout near where I live a few days ago. The road to the left is obscured by trees and foliage so it's only possible to see a very short section of the road approaching the roundabout. Cars were waiting there but they were on my left, so I didn't need to give way to them.
As I approached, I looked and the way seemed clear. I slowed and just as I crossed the give way line, an ambulance which I was only able to see at the last second, with lights but no siren on, pulled onto the roundabout from the wrong side of the road to my left, right in front of me. As I was proceeding onto the roundabout carefully, I was able to stop.
Had I hit it, it would have been the ambulance driver in the wrong but that wouldn't have helped me or the patient and the paramedic in the ambulance!
I'll slow and pause if I feel it necessary when approaching a roundabout."
But that's exactly what everyone has been saying....assess the road and if necessary stop but you said you stop at most roundabouts and junctions.
It is not necessary to stop at all times or even most of the time. Give way lines mean just that, give way when required. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. |
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"Most roundabouts are open as far as zones of vision are concerned! Although you should be prepared to stop if you need to. But if the roundabout is clear and you stop to look cause you haven't planned or looked ahead. You run the risk of a rear end shunt!
In which case the driver behind should be maintaining a safe distance back and paying attention "
Agreed, but not always the case sadly |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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"Goodness, all the perfect drivers on this thread. They never do anything wrong, unlike all the other idiots out there.
I wonder what the statistical probability is that all the perfect drivers are on here and the rest are elsewhere.
There's a good chance that all of you ranting about people doing things that annoy you, also do things that annoy others and make them consider you an idiot.
Bollocks "
Yes it does seem a bit incongruous that people in our risky lifestyle are so sanctimonious and self-righteous about driving rules and regs.
Should people that seem to think nothing of where they put their genitals and mouths (not saying that WE don't lol), risking all sorts of diseases and travelling miles to blind dates with potential axe murderers?
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"Most roundabouts are open as far as zones of vision are concerned! Although you should be prepared to stop if you need to. But if the roundabout is clear and you stop to look cause you haven't planned or looked ahead. You run the risk of a rear end shunt!
In which case the driver behind should be maintaining a safe distance back and paying attention
Agreed, but not always the case sadly "
But if they have slowed and can see that the roundabout is clear they are expecting the driver ahead to carry onto the roundabout as dictated by the highway code. If they don't do that they cause the on coming driver to perform an emergency stop procedure. Granted it will be them in the wrong if they hit the person in front but the fact is the overly hesitant driver is driving outside of the highway code and caused an accident. Much like those who drive too slow on dual carriageways or motorways.
Just because insurance companies go for the easy pay out option doesn't mean it's always the right outcome. Crash for cash accidents go someway to proving this. |
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"I'm getting advanced driving lessons - where I live there has been alot of crashes due to bad driving and i don't care to be in the papers for one. What really pisses me off is these people that try and over take you when your behind a bus and they're like 4 cars behind you then they have to pull into my safe space! Bit of patience goes a longway especially on bendy roads! More than once both me and my instructor have gone for the horn seeing the line of cars coming towards us and this wanker overtaking not seeing!
It's the buses fault for stopping "
I'm more than happy waiting for buses to pull over its these other drivers that think it's okay to take my gap between me and the car in front especially on bends! Had it more than once last week! |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
..and heres one of 'em! If you're that impatient, do everyone else a favour and get the bus mate. It's generally a 'give way' line but if they wanna stop, I'd much rather they did than plough into me!The point is you're not there to plough into. It is an empty roundabout, devoid of vehicles and with no approaching traffic. That is why the OP is frustrated that people stop and then look rather than looking as they approach.
Traffic moves though. As they are approaching the roundabout, other traffic may also be moving. It's necessary to be sure at the point you join the roundabout that it's clear.
Yes, you can look on approach and assess how busy, or not it is, and plan to stop or continue. However, you need be aware things might change and you may have to change your plan.
A case in point, I was about to pull onto a biggish roundabout near where I live a few days ago. The road to the left is obscured by trees and foliage so it's only possible to see a very short section of the road approaching the roundabout. Cars were waiting there but they were on my left, so I didn't need to give way to them.
As I approached, I looked and the way seemed clear. I slowed and just as I crossed the give way line, an ambulance which I was only able to see at the last second, with lights but no siren on, pulled onto the roundabout from the wrong side of the road to my left, right in front of me. As I was proceeding onto the roundabout carefully, I was able to stop.
Had I hit it, it would have been the ambulance driver in the wrong but that wouldn't have helped me or the patient and the paramedic in the ambulance!
I'll slow and pause if I feel it necessary when approaching a roundabout.
But that's exactly what everyone has been saying....assess the road and if necessary stop but you said you stop at most roundabouts and junctions.
It is not necessary to stop at all times or even most of the time. Give way lines mean just that, give way when required. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. "
No, I didn't. I said I stop at most junctions. I didn't actually mention roundabouts. As pointed out, at a high proportion of junctions it's not possible to see a safe distance down the road.
I usually pause at roundabouts. It's not a stop, put the handbrake on, pull away sort of stop but I do usually pause before I pull onto them, unless I can see right across them.
Most large roundabouts these days seem to have small forests in the middle, so it's not possible to see if a vehicle is approaching or how fast. And larger roundabouts are the ones idiots are more likely to drive too fast on.
I've seen more than one idiot lose control on a roundabout. I want to stay well out of their way. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
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"Most roundabouts are open as far as zones of vision are concerned! Although you should be prepared to stop if you need to. But if the roundabout is clear and you stop to look cause you haven't planned or looked ahead. You run the risk of a rear end shunt!
In which case the driver behind should be maintaining a safe distance back and paying attention
Agreed, but not always the case sadly
But if they have slowed and can see that the roundabout is clear they are expecting the driver ahead to carry onto the roundabout as dictated by the highway code. If they don't do that they cause the on coming driver to perform an emergency stop procedure. Granted it will be them in the wrong if they hit the person in front but the fact is the overly hesitant driver is driving outside of the highway code and caused an accident. Much like those who drive too slow on dual carriageways or motorways.
Just because insurance companies go for the easy pay out option doesn't mean it's always the right outcome. Crash for cash accidents go someway to proving this. "
The driver behind can't see the road from the driver in front's point of view though, so can't know how the driver in front will assess things.
Sure if the way looks clear to them, they can anticipate that the driver in front will continue but it's stupid to act as if that's a certainty until it happens.
Assess but be prepared that the driver in front won't do what you think they should. |
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There is a 4 way mini roundabout near me, and the amount of times I have seen a Mexican stand off there is amazing. I have had one near miss on this roundabout. I had slowed down to enter it, and go straight on. Another car was coming from the opposite direction and hadn't even reached the give way line, so I was free to enter and carry on straight. He was going to turn right, and by going ROUND the roundabout, was free to go and not even have to stop. He decided it wasn't a roundabout and took the corner, ignoring the roundabout completely and cut across my path. Then beeped and gesticulated at ME!!! I wish to god he'd stopped so I could have asked him what he thought that 12 foot wide raised white circle in the middle of the road was for. |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work."
You only have to give way to traffic that is actually on the roundabout. You are not obliged to give way to someone who is waiting to come on at the entrance prior to yours. |
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
..and heres one of 'em! If you're that impatient, do everyone else a favour and get the bus mate. It's generally a 'give way' line but if they wanna stop, I'd much rather they did than plough into me!The point is you're not there to plough into. It is an empty roundabout, devoid of vehicles and with no approaching traffic. That is why the OP is frustrated that people stop and then look rather than looking as they approach.
Traffic moves though. As they are approaching the roundabout, other traffic may also be moving. It's necessary to be sure at the point you join the roundabout that it's clear.
Yes, you can look on approach and assess how busy, or not it is, and plan to stop or continue. However, you need be aware things might change and you may have to change your plan.
A case in point, I was about to pull onto a biggish roundabout near where I live a few days ago. The road to the left is obscured by trees and foliage so it's only possible to see a very short section of the road approaching the roundabout. Cars were waiting there but they were on my left, so I didn't need to give way to them.
As I approached, I looked and the way seemed clear. I slowed and just as I crossed the give way line, an ambulance which I was only able to see at the last second, with lights but no siren on, pulled onto the roundabout from the wrong side of the road to my left, right in front of me. As I was proceeding onto the roundabout carefully, I was able to stop.
Had I hit it, it would have been the ambulance driver in the wrong but that wouldn't have helped me or the patient and the paramedic in the ambulance!
I'll slow and pause if I feel it necessary when approaching a roundabout.
But that's exactly what everyone has been saying....assess the road and if necessary stop but you said you stop at most roundabouts and junctions.
It is not necessary to stop at all times or even most of the time. Give way lines mean just that, give way when required. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
No, I didn't. I said I stop at most junctions. I didn't actually mention roundabouts. As pointed out, at a high proportion of junctions it's not possible to see a safe distance down the road.
I usually pause at roundabouts. It's not a stop, put the handbrake on, pull away sort of stop but I do usually pause before I pull onto them, unless I can see right across them.
Most large roundabouts these days seem to have small forests in the middle, so it's not possible to see if a vehicle is approaching or how fast. And larger roundabouts are the ones idiots are more likely to drive too fast on.
I've seen more than one idiot lose control on a roundabout. I want to stay well out of their way."
How do you ever dip your toe in and venture on to the roundabout if you cannot see through the inpenetrable small forest? How long do you 'pause' before plucking up the courage to go? |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work."
Yes I know and have driven for 23 years without an accident. Until recently! Tough is not a word I'd use following that!
Btw fast flowing equates to damn busy during rush hour. |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work.
Ah, yes, it makes absolute sense to continue when you can see a potential hazard and be involved in an accident you could have avoided, just because you are in the right.
That about sums up your attitude to the road.
Like I said, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
I'll continue doing my best to avoid accidents whether my fault or not, even if the other party is firmly in the wrong. "
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Further to previous, yes, lack of observation/awareness is the main problem.
Everyone should do motorcycle CBT (that's 'Compulsory Basic Training'). It's a real eye-opener as to how many drivers out there don't pay enough attention.
The instructor suggested that you should never assume another driver has seen you, or assume they are going to do what their signals/road position suggest.
What you should assume is that every other road user is actively trying to kill you. That way, you learn to plan ahead and act accordingly. Helps with driving cars, too.
As for those who are claiming I'm saying I'm perfect, I'm not.
Obviously at an island with bad visibilty, you should stop. Any time you cannot see/plan within your stopping distance you're being irresponsible.
Sadly, few realise that, but looking no further ahead than your own bonnet and ignoring the world around you while religiously following the rules is no solution.
All of which means you don't have stop at every single island you come to, and don't have to drive at 52mph in the middle lane.... |
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Just had the worst roundabout experience seen in a while. M1 Junction 24: which is controlled via entry and exit traffic lights.
Trucker comes off the M1 onto it, completely ignoring the red light. Then goes over the next red light too. British plated truck - it was a wonder that there wasn't a serious collision, with the speed he was doing. I am not anti-trucker, just anti dangerous driving. |
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the one that got me one day last week was the woman who stopped on the roundabout in front of me as she was going around it!!
Now admittedly I was making progress (on my motorbike) as I approached and because of the visibility, lack of traffic etc I was taking a line to optimise progress across the roundabout (for those that know the area Atherleigh way , Morrisons roundabout , heading towards the East Lancs) whilst adjusting my speed to take into account I had seen from a way back that this car was going to go around in front of where I was going to join the roundabout, aim being to go past behind at a safe distance whilst maximising my forward progress.
Fortunately one of us was awake as she stopped dead directly in front of where I would join. I stopped safely behind the line and could see her patting her chest and looking shocked as if I had given her a heart attack!! |
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"My 17 twins are learning to drive and yesterday we were at a roundabout junction It was busy and she stalled the car. The man behind her started beeping his horn and shouting at her and even started to film her on his phone !!! She was sooo upset. What happened to patience for learner drivers ?
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This is a huge bug bear for me, we all have had to learn sometime, but drivers not giving courtesy to them really posses me off.
I know riding the motorbike behind a driver makes most drivers nervous, behind a learner I hang back a bit to give them room. |
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For me the driver that winds me up the most on roundabouts is the outer lane higher. It doesn't matter what exit he/she is taking, they stay in the outside lane. |
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
there are a few near me that big fences or screens have been put up to make people pretty much stop before going on the roundabout...
So I am guessing that they are hoping that people will stop. As you can not actually see till your at the line.. |
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"My 17 twins are learning to drive and yesterday we were at a roundabout junction It was busy and she stalled the car. The man behind her started beeping his horn and shouting at her and even started to film her on his phone !!! She was sooo upset. What happened to patience for learner drivers ?
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This is a huge bug bear for me, we all have had to learn sometime, but drivers not giving courtesy to them really posses me off.
I know riding the motorbike behind a driver makes most drivers nervous, behind a learner I hang back a bit to give them room."
I always give a learner plenty of room, and if they stall at the lights in front of me, I will smile knowingly, and let them know its perfectly OK, and its not me honking at them! My lessons were over twenty years ago and I remember just how nerve racking being out in busy traffic could be. Obviously so many people were just born with an inate driving ability and had the confidence from day one, never once stalling a car. |
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............
Does the roundabout in question have a solid or a dotted white line across the road on entry to it?"
Some drivers don't care about White dotted line, goodness knows how many silly drivers just cut across lanes as if they own the road. |
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I feel that those who stop without reason at roundabouts, i.e. where you can see it is clear, are "crash for cash" drivers.
Far from being safer it is increasing the risk of a rear end collision significantly as those entering a roundabout are not looking at the car in front but up the roads having priority over them on the roundabout. |
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"when driving and approaching a roundabout and nothings coming why do people still stop...........so annoying.
some people really havent a clue about driving............"
. How would you know whether or not they had valid reasons for stopping . ? They may have seen a potential hazard which was not visible to you . I much prefer safe. drivers compared to those who take a chance .  |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work.
Ah, yes, it makes absolute sense to continue when you can see a potential hazard and be involved in an accident you could have avoided, just because you are in the right.
That about sums up your attitude to the road.
Like I said, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
I'll continue doing my best to avoid accidents whether my fault or not, even if the other party is firmly in the wrong.
Have to say I agree with the person you quoted (can't remember his name lol). If the roundabout is clear you go. Over hesitation causes more accidents in my opinion. I hear of more accidents at roundabouts where someone has gone into the back of an overly hesitant driver who has missed gaps in traffic.
You can be too hesitant when driving. A friend of mine failed her driving test because of this. "
How can being hesitant cause an accident .?.The accident is entirely the fault of the driver who has driven into the vehicle in front . You will fail your driving test if you fail to make progress in traffic. However exercising caution at a roundabout could at worst result in a minor for undue hesitation , cause another vehicle to slow down and it will be an instant fail. |
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Apparently bus drivers don't both giving wat to the right at roundabouts, they just drive straight out ! If you bump into then the driver says "I thought you saw me ! " I did he was on the left and should have given way, what if I had been in a lorry, tanker on a motor bike !!!! |
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"The ones that p me off, are when you pull out because it's clear and they suddenly appear and tear arse up to you beeping, as if it's you who's in the wrong.
Or crash into you!
Again, cars don't suddenly appear. You have not taken the time to look sufficiently.
Bollocks. I was approaching a roundabout where everyone had to stop for traffic coming from the right as was a dual carriage way and fast flowing, whereas ours was single. Notwithstanding that each junction has two entries obviously.
If the roundabout is clear you are entitled to enter it. It does not matter if a faster car approaches from a dual carriageway, tough you were there first and have priority. That's how roundabouts work.
Ah, yes, it makes absolute sense to continue when you can see a potential hazard and be involved in an accident you could have avoided, just because you are in the right.
That about sums up your attitude to the road.
Like I said, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
I'll continue doing my best to avoid accidents whether my fault or not, even if the other party is firmly in the wrong.
Have to say I agree with the person you quoted (can't remember his name lol). If the roundabout is clear you go. Over hesitation causes more accidents in my opinion. I hear of more accidents at roundabouts where someone has gone into the back of an overly hesitant driver who has missed gaps in traffic.
You can be too hesitant when driving. A friend of mine failed her driving test because of this.
How can being hesitant cause an accident .?.The accident is entirely the fault of the driver who has driven into the vehicle in front . You will fail your driving test if you fail to make progress in traffic. However exercising caution at a roundabout could at worst result in a minor for undue hesitation , cause another vehicle to slow down and it will be an instant fail. "
because when you learn to drive you are taught to observe all of the road, not just the person in front of you. if i can see that the roundabout is clear then i will think that the person in front of me, who is able to also see that the roundabout is clear will also see it is clear to proceed.
A hesitant driver who stops for no reason is a danger in my opinion. you only need enough space to be able to pull out on to the roundabout so if a driver is coming from the right, unless he is right on top of your exit, poses no danger....waiting to see what might come round the corner is pointless and causes unnecessary delays. |
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