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Thread #39099   Message #553805
Posted By: Scabby Douglas
19-Sep-01 - 07:23 AM
Thread Name: BS: Advice for North American driving in UK
Subject: RE: BS: Advice for North American driving in UK
Hmm..

I was thinking about other general advice: Like:

* If you are at a crossroads and want to indicate to an oncoming driver that they should turn first. Wave at them with two fingers ( that means you'll go second)

* In supermarket carparks, the lines you see painted do not divide up the spaces, but are to be used as guides to the centre of your vehicle.. park so that the line is directly underneath the middle of your car.

* Most cities in the Uk have shopper parking zones which are marked along the kerb by double yellow lines. You don't have to pay in these zones, and the freindly parking assistants in uniform (peaked cap with yellow, blue or red band) will happily watch your car for you while you make your purchases.

* Be aware that it is considered impolite to rush through a set of traffic lights immediately after they have changed to green. Wait for about 30 seconds. Drivers behind will ahow their appreciation of your courtesy by sounding their horns. Acknowledge with a 2-finger wave..

Any other UK catters have any more thoughts??

Steven