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Jam · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: Here I come, ready or not!

Subtle difference... something that frequently pisses me right off...

Tinks · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

Whats indicating??
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Mirror, signal, manoeuvre... after waiting to see if it is safe to do so.
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big al · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject:

sorry jam, i thought you were playing, gay hide & seek Laughing

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miketiger · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject:

You cant win though.......whatever you do
Leave a space between you and the vehicle in front, someones going to move into it...........leave very little space and your gonna be sideswiped cos your in their blind spot....

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tony vtr · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

when i done my test i had to put my arm out to indicate!!! Embarrassed

big al · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

when i done my test, it came back all clear!
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Jam · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject:

Leaving a space doesnt bother me.. it's people who indicate just as you're coming into their blind spot when they know you're there....

If you can see someone's coming past you then you aren't supposed to indicate anyway are you?! You wait until it's clear then indicate!

Stupid bus on A24 today (dual carriage way bit after holmwood going south), starts indicating as i'm overtaking.. then flashes at me because I didn't brake!

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I'm confused how everyone seems to be saying one thing but voting the opposite way

to expand on what Jam said "If you can see someone's coming past you then you aren't supposed to indicate (that you want to change lanes) anyway are you?! You wait until it's clear then indicate! " (that you are going to change lanes).

you are indicating your intention, not your desire...

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Jam · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject:

crazy horse · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:

As far as I'm concerned while on the road, an indicator is a flashing orange light with an occasional reference to what someone is about to do, just because a vehicle is indicating I never take that to mean that the driver has any intention of turning off, nor do I take the lack of an indicator to mean that a vehicle is going straight ahead. I've seen far too many people driving along with an indicator running that they've neglected to cancel and had far too many cars turn without signalling to trust them.
I take more notice of road positioning to try to work out what people are doing.
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miketiger · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject:

Highway Code

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85-134: General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders
112-121: Multi-lane carriageways

Lane discipline
112: If you need to change lane, first use your mirrors and check your blind spots (the areas you are unable to see in the mirrors) to make sure you will not force another driver or rider to swerve or slow down. When it is safe to do so, signal to indicate your intentions to other road users and when clear move over.

113: You should follow the signs and road markings and get into lane as directed. In congested road conditions do not change lanes unnecessarily.

Single carriageway
114: Where a single carriageway has three lanes and the road markings or signs do not give priority to traffic in either direction

use the middle lane only for overtaking or turning right. Remember, you have no more right to use the middle lane than a driver coming from the opposite direction
do not use the right-hand lane.

115: Where a single carriageway has four or more lanes, use only the lanes that signs or markings indicate.

Dual carriageways
116: On a two-lane dual carriageway you should stay in the left-hand lane. Use the right-hand lane for overtaking or turning right. If you use it for overtaking move back to the left-hand lane when it is safe to do so.

117: On a three-lane dual carriageway, you may use the middle lane or the right-hand lane to overtake but return to the middle and then the left-hand lane when it is safe.

118: Climbing and crawler lanes. These are provided on some hills. Use this lane if you are driving a slow moving vehicle or if there are vehicles behind you wishing to overtake.

119: Cycle lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation. Do not drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a broken white line unless it is unavoidable. You MUST NOT park in any cycle lane whilst waiting restrictions apply.
Law RTRA sects 5 & 8

120: Bus and tram lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or stop in a tram lane or in a bus lane during its period of operation unless the signs indicate you may do so.
Law RTRA sects 5 & 8

121: One-way streets. Traffic MUST travel in the direction indicated by signs. Buses and/or cycles may have a contraflow lane. Choose the correct lane for your exit as soon as you can. Do not change lanes suddenly. Unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise, you should use

the left-hand lane when going left
the right-hand lane when going right
the most appropriate lane when going straight ahead. Remember - traffic could be passing on both sides.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & RTRA sects 5 & 8
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Jam · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject:

Couldn't agree mode CH...

.. but as i shift past I do tend to hold my thumb over the horn and my left boot ready to kick Hide behind sofa

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Jam · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject:

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thats what i was told aswell, on the bike anyway, in car i was told just MSM.. maybe thats where the trouble is Razz

Windy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 9:22 am Post subject:

oh tell me about it. Muppets on the A13, especially vans. Driving along with their indicators on, too busy programming their satnavs to look out for bikes.

Jam - I also have my finger covering the horn just in case.
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biggus · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 10:33 am Post subject:

The BMW driving cnut in Brighton who cut in front of me on the r'bout at Madeira drive said it was ok as he'd indicated... Yeah after he'd sliced in front.... wnaker Evil or Very Mad

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