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pendy · 14-02-2005, 12:28

Sorry, I don't agree on this one. I wouldn't say that I am the perfect driver, but I managed to pass my Advanced test, so I can't have become that bad. Each time I get behind the wheel, I remind myself that I am in control of a potentially lethal weapon. In traffic, I always drive five cars ahead - if the guy five in front needs to brake, chances are I will. When in doubt, come off the gas - it gives you a few more seconds thinking time.

HOWEVER, if I had a pound for the number of times people have stepped out without looking, or stepped onto a pedestrian crossing 3 feet in front of me, I would be driving a Porsche. Mobile phone users are the worst - they seem to think it's a magic charm against being run over. No, I never have hit anyone, but I have had to swerve to avoid doing so.

SO - please do remember that although I am the one in control of the lethal weapon, you have to do your part - don't walk out into traffic without looking, cross the road at sensible places (not on a blind bend) and be aware of what can happen. However little at fault the driver may be, it isn't very pleasant to live with the thought that you have caused somebody else injury or worse. A car cannot stop, even at 20 mph, within a couple of feet. And that's all it takes.

14-02-2005, 12:28	#26
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: Bus accident in Accrington Sorry, I don't agree on this one. I wouldn't say that I am the perfect driver, but I managed to pass my Advanced test, so I can't have become that bad. Each time I get behind the wheel, I remind myself that I am in control of a potentially lethal weapon. In traffic, I always drive five cars ahead - if the guy five in front needs to brake, chances are I will. When in doubt, come off the gas - it gives you a few more seconds thinking time. HOWEVER, if I had a pound for the number of times people have stepped out without looking, or stepped onto a pedestrian crossing 3 feet in front of me, I would be driving a Porsche. Mobile phone users are the worst - they seem to think it's a magic charm against being run over. No, I never have hit anyone, but I have had to swerve to avoid doing so. SO - please do remember that although I am the one in control of the lethal weapon, you have to do your part - don't walk out into traffic without looking, cross the road at sensible places (not on a blind bend) and be aware of what can happen. However little at fault the driver may be, it isn't very pleasant to live with the thought that you have caused somebody else injury or worse. A car cannot stop, even at 20 mph, within a couple of feet. And that's all it takes.