Cyclists or Caravanners

yerself · 30-06-2005, 15:01

Who's the biggest pain in the backside on the roads, cyclists or caravanners? Maybe you have your own opinion e.g. Bus drivers, HGV drivers, taxi-drivers perhaps.

entwisi · 30-06-2005, 15:02

Inconsiderate drivers no matter what they are in control of.

cashman · 30-06-2005, 15:03

cyclists by a mile in my book,no contest! am i allowed to change my mind,firemans off with his caravan today,beware pmsl

garinda · 30-06-2005, 15:04

Humps and cameras.

You spend so much time watching the speedo so it doesn't go over the limit, you don't notice the old dear who went over your bonnet.

vorlon24 · 30-06-2005, 15:40

You don't like a hump, Garinda?

You surprise me!

I voted for caravanners, as I cycle. But I do agree that some cyclists shouldn't be allowed out of their padded cells most of the time

pendy · 30-06-2005, 15:40

Cyclists, definitely. Yes, I have fumed on an A-road in a long line of traffic before now, because the old soul in the trilby feels his caravan is safest at 20 mph. I've never had to watch out for one coming up behind me on the pavement, though, or coming at 30 mph through a red light when I have a green one to cross. I've never had a caravan try to get through on my blind spot when I have been indicated left since well before I stopped at the lights.

So cyclists, any day.

vorlon24 · 30-06-2005, 15:45

I apply the same rules as when I am on my motorbike.

You get a very similar view from a cycle and a motorbike, and although the speed is different, you still have to be careful of what the other road users are up to.

If someone is indicating to turn left or right, you don't try and pass them on that side - it's quite simple!

You also look over your shoulder when turning right or changing direction, as you don't have the benefit of mirrors on a cycle.

chav1 · 30-06-2005, 18:07

caravaners

i once got the pleasure of been behind some moron doing about 80 mph with one of those small caravans bouncing like a rubber ball from left to right across the motorway

we watched in anicipation but unfortunaly we had to turn off before we got to witness the inevitable flipping over of the car that was towing it

WillowTheWhisp · 30-06-2005, 18:19

We followed one up the M6 that was swaying from side to side. I was relieved when we were able to ovetake it.

garinda · 30-06-2005, 19:12

[QUOTE=vorlon24]You don't like a hump, Garinda?

No my dear Vorlon, the only hump l like is the one on my back, as it gives me extra momentum when l'm bell ringing.

Tinkerbelle · 30-06-2005, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by yerself

taxi-drivers perhaps.

Had to vote for cyclists seen as you didn't put this one in ............. bloody taxi drivers

lol!

simon · 30-06-2005, 19:47

Well I cycle and caravan ........... And there are some BAD caravan towers.....and some silly cyclists.......But only in proportion with other drivers ........

NOW Taxi drivers............................60% idiots and inconsiderate drivers.......

So they get my vote......

Ps Chav1 that caravan doing 80 could not of been me... I rarely drop below 90

well cornwall takes ages to get to at 60

garinda · 30-06-2005, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon

Well I cycle and caravan ........... And there are some BAD caravan towers.....and some silly cyclists.......But only in proportion with other drivers ........

NOW Taxi drivers............................60% idiots and inconsiderate drivers.......

So they get my vote......

Ps Chav1 that caravan doing 80 could not of been me... I rarely drop below 90

well cornwall takes ages to get to at 60

ROAD HOG!

Phones Cornish police not to let speedy Si enter the county again.

chav1 · 30-06-2005, 21:05

the best one i ever saw was when we were behind a cravan on the motorway and the kids were pulling faces at us from the back window of the caravan lol

talk about stupid parents

Neil · 30-06-2005, 21:38

Please add taxi drivers and bus drivers as one option