a3malawimatt Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 On the way to work this morning after dropping my partner off at work i positioned myself in the outside lane of Norwich Ring rd as i do everyday, drove along in the outside lane and over took a newish corsa, clear rd ahead, (its dual carrigeway). look in mirror to see this big fat bald man flashing his lights and indicating to pull over, start thinking what have i done wrong, is there something wrong so slow down for him to get closer, hes swearing at me offering to fight me and all the rest of it. Eventually i got behind him and he stops and starts to get out of the car and then drives off. I can honestly say that everyday i go in the outside lane and go past many cars in the morning as luckily i turn right off the ringrd eventually so can stay in the right hand lane. Have i done anything wrong? or is it a jealousy thing? He was about the same age as me and had something written down the side of the car, something begining with b. Wish i knew and i would ring his company up and find out his problem! Rant over Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 put it down to complete c$ck syndrome! if people want to get all aggressive over nothing put a couple of cars between you and them! ps perhaps he didn't like audis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 How dare you overtake a Corsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Watson Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Dual carriage way, clear road ahead, you stay in the overtaking lane then slow down when someone wants past. When you both stop, and some nutter gets out and stabs you...you will wish you just moved over to the left and let the idiot past. What it worth to get somebody worked up like that, who ever is in the wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotty Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 The bloke had PMT maybe? Look at that incident in Liverpool this weekend, bloke shot in the head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettadeluxe Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerologic Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Which bit of the ring road was it mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. From your description it sounds like this is the case and if so, you are in the wrong. It certainly does NOT excuse his actions, but i am so pi55ed off with the increased number of people doing this - especially on motorways. It causes so much unceccesary congesion. Just pull across to the left when the road is clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpongpo Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. From your description it sounds like this is the case and if so, you are in the wrong. It certainly does NOT excuse his actions, but i am so pi55ed off with the increased number of people doing this - especially on motorways. It causes so much unceccesary congesion. Just pull across to the left when the road is clear. [/ QUOTE ] When I'm on the motorway I just stay in the middle lane to ease congestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracocha Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. From your description it sounds like this is the case and if so, you are in the wrong. It certainly does NOT excuse his actions, but i am so pi55ed off with the increased number of people doing this - especially on motorways. It causes so much unceccesary congesion. Just pull across to the left when the road is clear. [/ QUOTE ] When I'm on the motorway I just stay in the middle lane to ease congestion [/ QUOTE ] Haha, very funny! That is a completely different thing, but more annoying. It beggars belief the amount of people who refuse to move into the inside lane, effectively making a 3 lane motorway the same as a duel carriageway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. From your description it sounds like this is the case and if so, you are in the wrong. It certainly does NOT excuse his actions, but i am so pi55ed off with the increased number of people doing this - especially on motorways. It causes so much unceccesary congesion. Just pull across to the left when the road is clear. [/ QUOTE ] Its the bit by homebase and mousehold. I didn't stay in the outside lane all the way, because it merges into one and then over the roundabout where the build up of traffic was trying to go straight i then joined the other traffic who were trying to turn right as i was if that makes sense. I had done nothing wrong other then maybe creep over the 40mpg speed limit, i suppose i'll get a roasting for that now. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 i know what you mean about motorways as well. A47 seems to be a nightmare for people holding on in the outside lane to overtake somethign 3miles away rather then cruising in the clear inside lane. matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. From your description it sounds like this is the case and if so, you are in the wrong. It certainly does NOT excuse his actions, but i am so pi55ed off with the increased number of people doing this - especially on motorways. It causes so much unceccesary congesion. Just pull across to the left when the road is clear. [/ QUOTE ] Its the bit by homebase and mousehold. I didn't stay in the outside lane all the way, because it merges into one and then over the roundabout where the build up of traffic was trying to go straight i then joined the other traffic who were trying to turn right as i was if that makes sense. I had done nothing wrong other then maybe creep over the 40mpg speed limit, i suppose i'll get a roasting for that now. Matt [/ QUOTE ] Dear Matt, We a need a diagram showing the road and car positions, then we can give a final verdict based on the facts!! Regards, Chav Prosecution Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. [/ QUOTE ] Agreed. I tend to wait until they are slowing down (typically a mile or so from the sodding roundabout), and then pass them on the inside (as i'm slowing slower/later than them) Completely legal as far as I'm aware!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 i just slow down and go in left lane because 9 time out of 10 you can just tell that the person hogging the right lane really wants to be in the left and will wait until the last minute and panic or cut you up on the roundabout. Does anyone else on here have a kind of sixth sense when these things happen.. look at a way someone is driving and then think hmmmmm i will stay clear of him/her. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 When it comes to lane discipline, every one should try an unrestricted German Autobahn. You sit in the outside lane on one of these mothers at anything less than a 150KPH and you'll have a Porker / Merky B up yer tail pipe with full headlights on in no time at all . Certainly teaches you lane discipline. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] From the decription you gave, it sounds like YOU were in the wrong lane? Just because you have to turn right a mile or so further down the road, doesn't mean you can sit in the outside lane when the left lane is clear. You should have pulled across after overtaking the Corsa, and indicated right once approaching your turnoff. This does in no way excuse the attitude of the driver behind you though. Personally I'd have flashed you a couple of times then undertook if no response. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. From your description it sounds like this is the case and if so, you are in the wrong. It certainly does NOT excuse his actions, but i am so pi55ed off with the increased number of people doing this - especially on motorways. It causes so much unceccesary congesion. Just pull across to the left when the road is clear. [/ QUOTE ] Its the bit by homebase and mousehold. I didn't stay in the outside lane all the way, because it merges into one and then over the roundabout where the build up of traffic was trying to go straight i then joined the other traffic who were trying to turn right as i was if that makes sense. I had done nothing wrong other then maybe creep over the 40mpg speed limit, i suppose i'll get a roasting for that now. Matt [/ QUOTE ] Dear Matt, We a need a diagram showing the road and car positions, then we can give a final verdict based on the facts!! Regards, Chav Prosecution Service. [/ QUOTE ] Lol missed that one. Please don't throw the book at me. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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