Junction behaviour of some drivers is enough to make me mad!

Example one: a main road with a long queue of fluid traffic, about 40-50mph, approaching a minor junction with one or maybe two cars waiting. A knight of the road decides that they will be the one to let this solitary driver in by braking and causing a subsequent brake-snake to tailback a mile or so, resulting in those at the back of the queue having to brake suddenly for no apparent (to them) reason. The driver on the minor road knows they have to wait to join traffic and expects it, you’re not under any obligation to let them in and cause a jam by not considering those behind you. You wouldn’t let someone jump any other type of queue like that. It’s not so bad when the main road is very slow or stationary, but f**k it makes me seethe. It might be generous to one, but it’s hazardous to many more.

Example two: the driver who does the same thing but when there’s only one or two cars behind them and then a massive gap. The driver joining the main road can see there’s a gap and will be waiting for it - why can’t you use your mirror and not piss off those behind you?

That’s not to mention bad lane discipline at roundabouts, poor overtaking, not thanking other drivers, pedestrians or cyclists, overuse of fog lights, parking on double yellows, etc etc. All of this I see on a daily basis and the car doing it is of all shapes, sizes and makes.

Posted By: APB, Feb 26, 12:26:09