I learned to drive in NI, and we always thought that RoI drivers were awful. In fact many were hopeless when they came into NI, but now when I am back in the North I see examples of bad driving all the time.
I must say that I think that overall the standard has improved somewhat in the least 2 years or so. There are the odd incidents but generally I think there is an improvement. I definitely don't see as many stupid overtaking manoeuvres as before. I also think manners have improved a bit.
It amazes me how many people I see on a daily basis driving in the middle lane (of 3) on the M50 and also N7 and are clearly not overtaking anybody in the inside lane (lane 1).
This sounds like a small offence but when you think that you are not allowed undertake (unless driving in heavy traffic and all lanes are moving at the same speed) and if you are coming up behind someone in the middle lane and you are in lane 1 (inside lane) you have to move out to the outside lane (lane 3) to pass them legally. Pretty dangerous.
I heard someone on the radio a while ago saying that they stay in the middle lane because they are going straight ahead.It amazes me how many people I see on a daily basis driving in the middle lane (of 3) on the M50 and also N7 and are clearly not overtaking anybody in the inside lane (lane 1).
This sounds like a small offence but when you think that you are not allowed undertake (unless driving in heavy traffic and all lanes are moving at the same speed) and if you are coming up behind someone in the middle lane and you are in lane 1 (inside lane) you have to move out to the outside lane (lane 3) to pass them legally. Pretty dangerous.
Also, I cant get over the amount of trucks that drive well over their legal speed limit (80kph) and also drive in the outside lanes of motorways.
It amazes me how many people I see on a daily basis driving in the middle lane (of 3) on the M50 and also N7 and are clearly not overtaking anybody in the inside lane (lane 1).
This sounds like a small offence but when you think that you are not allowed undertake (unless driving in heavy traffic and all lanes are moving at the same speed) and if you are coming up behind someone in the middle lane and you are in lane 1 (inside lane) you have to move out to the outside lane (lane 3) to pass them legally. Pretty dangerous.
Also, I cant get over the amount of trucks that drive well over their legal speed limit (80kph) and also drive in the outside lanes of motorways.
I think people have this fear that they might get boxed-in if they stay on the inside lane and be forced to take a turn they don't want to.
It amazes me how many people I see on a daily basis driving in the middle lane (of 3) on the M50 and also N7 and are clearly not overtaking anybody in the inside lane (lane 1).
This sounds like a small offence but when you think that you are not allowed undertake (unless driving in heavy traffic and all lanes are moving at the same speed) and if you are coming up behind someone in the middle lane and you are in lane 1 (inside lane) you have to move out to the outside lane (lane 3) to pass them legally. Pretty dangerous.
Also, I cant get over the amount of trucks that drive well over their legal speed limit (80kph) and also drive in the outside lanes of motorways.
Also, slightly off topic, I HATE baby-on-board stickers. At all times when I'm driving, I never want to crash into another car. Baby stickers aren't going to make me try any harder. So there. Hmph.
And people who drive 20kph below the allocated speed limit. Why?! Just put your foot down! It's not dangerous!!
And people who drive 20kph below the allocated speed limit. Why?! Just put your foot down! It's not dangerous!!
Speed limits are maximum limits allowed. They are not targets that everyone must hit. quote]
I know they're not targets, but drivers need to make a bit of an effort at least. I think slow drivers show an absolute disregard for other road users (as do maniacs, of course). They're not the only car on the road, and if they struggle to maintain something near to the speed limit, then maybe they shouldn't be driving.
But on straight stretches of road there's always some guy in reverse almost, holding up a long line of traffic. I don't think that's acceptable. I think there's some law in the US that if you're holding up more than about five cars you have to pull over. Not that I'm a big US-lover either....!!!
Taking it to the extreme, would it be ok for a driver to do 30kph in a 100kph zone? Just cos that's the speed he's comfortable at?
I guess some people treat a speed limit as that...a limit, not a target. If someone is safely driving at 80 in a 100 and traffic behind can safely overtake should they choose then why would that driver be forced to stick on the limit if they don't need or want to ?
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