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Thread #143451   Message #3314237
Posted By: Steve Shaw
27-Feb-12 - 06:02 PM
Thread Name: BS: Learner drivers allowed on UK motorways?
Subject: RE: BS: Learner drivers allowed on UK motorways?
The fact is, Don, whether we like it or not, the fast, the impatient, the arrogant and the tailgaters exist in large numbers and they are not going away any time soon. Great to get all hoity-toity about 'em, but that will change nothing. Best if everyone on the road is confident and aware, and "aware" means aware of other road users, good or bad, and let 'em get on with it, no indignant stands required. Retesting for all, says I! Taking a caravan (untaxed and often uninsured, and definitely gas-guzzling) on to crowded roads for fun is showing arrogant disregard for other road users, akin to taking a king-sized, double-length articulated trolley into Morrisons on a Saturday afternoon. Travel by night and do us all a favour. While you're at it, tell us how you camouflage the damn thing while it's standing outside your house! By the way, while I don't regard my own driving highly, I am an extremely careful motorway driver. I always keep my distance and I use the innermost practical lane, according to conditions, at all times, and I virtually over-use my mirrors. Of course, you don't have to believe any of that. Too bad. Just done 600 motorway miles over the weekend. I have advice: do not use the bloody M6 on Fridays! Couldn't avoid it this time...