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That would be a good idea. :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by RyeSloan
The only reason I can think of is that they're under instruction/monitoring to get from A to B as quickly and fuel efficiently as possible to the point of not wanting any minor speed reduction on journeys.
Seems silly on an individual basis, but wouldn't surprise me if someone has worked out that across their network of lorries driving every day that such a policy is worthwhile.
If lift and coast is good enough for Lewis Hamilton then surely it can be good enough for the slower trucks to do so for a mighty 30 seconds to allow another pal to pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Just never see it happening though and defo a pet peeve for me as well.
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Originally Posted by Speedy
Always seem to to wait until they’re at the bottom of a hill to do this, so end up going even slower as they plough up the hill.
heading west from newbridge to Livingston on the M8, it can take the full stretch of motorway for 1 lorry to overtake another going uphill, a stretch that should take around 5-6 minutes takes 15 :grr:
Volvo drivers, drive me nuts, driven by people that cant bloody drive, if theres someone in front of you in the fast lane thats slowing you down, its a bloody volvo driver. Does my nut in. Worst drivers on the road. If you cant drive take the bike you twats.
Imagine what it would be like if you were behind them in the fast lane when they are on a bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil MaGlass
I've stopped letting lorries out.
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Originally Posted by Jack
Im the same with busses in bus stops, if they can’t be bothered to get into the bus stop properly and not block the road, then I’ll not bother to make their lives easier either
Driving behind a car where the occupants are "blazing" and the smell infiltrates your car for as long as you're behind them. I'm finding this happens quite often now. I cant stand the smell of it and I get random drug tests at my work. Try explaining that one away if you provide a positive sample!! Ah yes I remember now boss, I was following a car full of stoners :smokin
how are the tests performed? I doubt that would show up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
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I catch a whiff of the smell all over the place now. If I'm walking for any more than about 15 minutes I reckon I catch a smell of it. I can't say I've ever saw people smoking it in a moving car though, whether that's drivers or passengers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
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Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
Urine samples are taken as run of the mill random screens but if you've been involved in an operational incident then blood can be taken and tested.
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Originally Posted by calumhibee1
It is everywhere these days and it appears that drug driving is on the rise too. :rolleyes:
Used to drive a Volvo regularly as part of my job, and still have one of my own. Would like to wager that I’m not any worse a driver than you are! 🤫Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil MaGlass
I very much doubt either of which would show up what you said in your original post. I would hope not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
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https://www.tuc.org.uk/resource/drug-testing-workplaceQuote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
More importantly drug testing does not address the real issue, which is the ability of the worker to function safely. Unlike alcohol testing, drug testing cannot tell you the likely effect of a drug on the person at a particular time. A more relevant test is an impairment test which gives an indication of whether a person’s abilities have been impaired by drink or drugs. These tests also do not just tell if a person’s abilities have been impaired by illegal drugs, but also by legal ones, which can be a bigger safety concern.
This sounds like a sensible approach instead of but it's an illegal substance there's the door son.
It’s not so much a driving peeve, but why do people buy these ultra cheap cars? Dacia and some of these cars from the Far East. For the money you spend on a new one of these horrendous cars you can buy so many good used cars that will look, drive and last longer. Every time I see one I just think why have you bought that.
A guy at my work a few years back tested positive for small trace of opium, so small they were sure he wasn't shooting up. I'm sure it took a few weeks to work out but turned out he ate some snacks that contained poppy seeds or something and that's what flagged.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
Are you some sort of car snob? Why would you care what someone else is drivingQuote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
When your overtaking and some twat pulls out last minute causing you to brake then gets all arsy when you flash him for being a dangerous ****.
Dacia is meant to be a pretty top car...but heh, what do the experts know.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/dacia/duster
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Originally Posted by lapsedhibee
THIS!! Please note white BMW driver eastbound at (what used to be) Meadowbank stadium. Arrggh.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
People who give me that look as I load the shopping into the boot whilst parked in a disabled space whilst displaying a blue badge at the Gyle. Then I join the wife and her Mum in Morrisons cafe for a coffee before we wheel her back to the car in her wheelchair. Even had one interfering old busy body ask me sarcastically if I was disabled.
Just give him the mad stare and say not all disabilities are physical.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silent Boatman
I don’t mind this, it’s a wee bit of self policing. If you have a genuine reason then it takes two seconds to tell the ‘old busy body’ the perfectly legit reason you are there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silent Boatman
That same busy body has hopefully put a few other more selfish types from taking advantage in future.
I think this is defo one of my driving pet peeves. Drivers who decide because of what brand of car you drive what kind of driver and person you are. I find it extremely odd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rattler
It also seems to cover a wide range of marques. From Volvo to BMW to Audi etc!
It’s a pet peeve thread. I just don’t understand why someone would want to buy one of those cars when for the same money you can buy a much better car.Quote:
Originally Posted by BS44
**** all if they’re recommending people buy one of those.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
You think people who quality to use a blue badge welcome people questioning them about their disability? I think not, people should mind their own.Quote:
Originally Posted by RyeSloan
Fair enough. I don’t see it as questioning the disability though merely the right to park there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silent Boatman
I’ve been challenged a few times over the years when driving the old boy about. I simply point out the blue badge and tell them it’s for the old man.
Never bothered me a bit but hey it’s a free world and it’s a pet peeve thread so I’ll leave you to your peeve [emoji106][emoji2957]
People should mind their own, but then again there is a perception that blue badge abuse is rife so folk will stick their nose in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silent Boatman
I do it myself, I see a car pull in to a blue badge spot and see a young fit guy/girl run in to the store. I'll ask if they're aware that it was a blue badge space, not once have they said it was theirs. It's always "I'll only be two minutes" or "there's loads of spaces", the best one was the guy that pulled an Ali G and proceeded to walk with a cartoon limp,,,, fair play to him.
Like yourself, I drive relations once in a while who have blue badges. I choose to drop them off near the store then park somewhere else. I don't need the blue badge space and would rather it be left for someone that actually needs it.