Speed awareness course

[Phil Mitchell Foden]

I disagree. If you want to get somewhere quicker, set off earlier. The speed limit is a maximum, not a minimum and I rarely if ever go over 50-55 mph. The other lanes are for overtaking only, not sitting at 80-90mph plus. The only time I'm ever in those lanes for any length of time is if I think the traffic is deliberately and persistently exceeding the speed limit and I pop into the middle / outside lane with the cruise control on 70 for ten mins or so. Of course you get the odd dickhead flashing and tooting, but overall I think I've prevented many accidents over the years.

You deliberately obstruct the outside lane with your cruise control on 70? Your hard drive needs examining.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

You deliberately obstruct the outside lane with your cruise control on 70? Your hard drive needs examining.

It's not obstruction, it's setting a positive example.

 

[bluethrunthru]

It's not obstruction, it's setting a positive example.

we drive on the left in this country - if you are in the 3rd lane and there is space to your left you need to move into that space - doing what you describe is obstruction and the act of a person who is out to wind people up for your own odd pleasure - Unless you have had you speedo calibrated at a VOSA there is no confirming you are actually doing 70 mph. Changes to wheel sizes, tyre type that differ from the manufacturers specification will guarantee your speedometer is incorrect.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

we drive on the left in this country - if you are in the 3rd lane and there is space to your left you need to move into that space - doing what you describe is obstruction and the act of a person who is out to wind people up for your own odd pleasure - Unless you have had you speedo calibrated at a VOSA there is no confirming you are actually doing 70 mph. Changes to wheel sizes, tyre type that differ from the manufacturers specification will guarantee your speedometer is incorrect.

I always make sure there are lorries in the other two lanes doing 50 so I can't be undertaken, and take the speed from my satnav which is calibrated via GPS so all good thanks.

 

[Phil Mitchell Foden]

On the wind up surely, fell for that hook line and sinker.

 

[Blue Mist]

I always make sure there are lorries in the other two lanes doing 50 so I can't be undertaken, and take the speed from my satnav which is calibrated via GPS so all good thanks.

I am researching how to get a 'cow catcher' fitted to the front of my car. You used to see them on American trains in the cowboy films, basically if I get behind someone like you I can just push you out the way

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

I am researching how to get a 'cow catcher' fitted to the front of my car. You used to see them on American trains in the cowboy films, basically if I get behind someone like you I can just push you out the way

Mmm, another one that seemingly needs to read the highway code. The modification you describe is almost certainly illegal and to instigate a collision with another vehicle is clearly also wrong. I'm proud that my motorway driving serves to protect myself and other considerate road-users from self-styled 'whacky racer' types such as yourself.

 

[Blue Mist]

Mmm, another one that seemingly needs to read the highway code. The modification you describe is almost certainly illegal and to instigate a collision with another vehicle is clearly also wrong. I'm proud that my motorway driving serves to protect myself and other considerate road-users from self-styled 'whacky racer' types such as yourself.

Ah but it wouldn't be a collision, it would be a controlled push.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Ah but it wouldn't be a collision, it would be a controlled push.

It wouldn't be controlled as you would be within the safe stopping distance laid out in the highway code for travelling at 70mph, which is 96meters /315 feet. To 'push' another vehicle travelling at 70mph you would also have to exceed that and in doing so break the speed limit and so commit a further offence. I'm proud to be part of the solution to the problem of 'drivers' such as yourself.

 

[metalblue]

I disagree. If you want to get somewhere quicker, set off earlier. The speed limit is a maximum, not a minimum and I rarely if ever go over 50-55 mph. The other lanes are for overtaking only, not sitting at 80-90mph plus. The only time I'm ever in those lanes for any length of time is if I think the traffic is deliberately and persistently exceeding the speed limit and I pop into the middle / outside lane with the cruise control on 70 for ten mins or so. Of course you get the odd dickhead flashing and tooting, but overall I think I've prevented many accidents over the years.

Technically that doesn’t get you there quicker, just earlier.

I’ve done a couple of these courses, they are quite useful. Generally if I’m going a distance I’ll push a few extra MPH on the motorways/duals. Otherwise there is no upside , you’ll soon get snarled up with traffic lights and everyone will get there about the same time.