R U 2 CLOSE? Campaign - Will you display a free car sticker?

[Darren]

R U 2 CLOSE? Campaign - Will you display a free car sticker?

Members of the volunteer Worcestershire Group of Advanced Motorists often complain that, as they are encouraged to comply with speed limits, they experience a regular problem with the dangerous practice of other drivers following too closely, which is often termed "tailgating".

We believe this indicates a need for general education regarding the minimum safe following distance as in Rule 105 of the Highway Code: "Allow at least a two second gap between you and the vehicle in front on roads carrying fast traffic. The gap should be at least doubled on wet roads and on icy roads increased even further"".

This can be simply measured by noting when the vehicle in front passes any object such as a road sign, by saying "Only a fool breaks the two second rule" which takes about 2 seconds to say. If you reach the marker whilst still speaking you are too close. In wet weather we can add a further phrase "If the weather is poor you should then make it four" to make the total of for seconds.

If other vehicles then overtake and fill the gap it is best to just ease back to a safe distance. These following distances will give a better view, more safety leading to an overall feeling of less stress.

As a reminder to following drivers, the Group has obtained a supply of "RU 2 CLOSE?" front adhesive stickers for rear window use, 11" x 2.8", from Scottish police forces who mounted a joint campaign in the winter of 2005/6.

We are inviting motorists to join in this campaign by displaying the stickers which are free of charge to anyone sending a stamped, addressed envelope (C4 size - large letter with 37p stamp will avoid folding the sticker) to: RU 2 CLOSE?, 20 The Parklands, Droitwich, WR9 7DG.

[7db]

In ice and snow
six is better, you know.

If fog makes you late,
then best count to eight.

Can't remember rhymes?
Say "oh shit", two times


And finally some Haiku for this morning:-

Cruising quite safely
Angry snarls and flashing lights.
Best help him get past

[SammyTheSnake]

In ice and snow
six is better, you know.

If fog makes you late,
then best count to eight.

Can't remember rhymes?
Say "oh shit", two times


And finally some Haiku for this morning:-

Cruising quite safely
Angry snarls and flashing lights.
Best help him get past

I like it.

Perhaps we should have a thread of creative literary expression? :p Another one is the "six word story" which you'll find plenty of examples of if you search around for it...

"Tailgating? Won't be around for long..."

etc.

Cheers & God bless
Sam "SammyTheSnake" Penny

[7db]

Another one is the "six word story"

Apprenticeship spend on forums? You're Fired!

[James]

Perhaps these posts would be good for the open forum?

[Gareth]

Perhaps these posts would be good for the open forum?

Unless you've just moved this thread, I thought this was in the open forum ...

[Darren]

James means the posts really should be as part of the open forum "thread" not attached to this thread.

[Gareth]

Ah. Feel free to delete my worthless additions ...

[PeteG]

If it wasn't for my hatred of all things text-speak, I'd have one.

[TripleS]

If it wasn't for my hatred of all things text-speak, I'd have one.

Yes, the style rather puts me off too, plus the fact that I'm not keen on car stickers generally.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

[Nigel]

I wont display one & its my group giving them out !

I dislike text speak, and I dislike "advice" stickers

[nuster100]

People could get closer just to read it!

Jay

[Advanced Roadcraft]

I wont display one...I dislike text speak, and I dislike "advice" stickers

Agree with both of these points...and I also have a nasty sneaking feeling that it might just further enrage aggressive tailgaters.

[Nigel]

" the man" from my group mentioned these tonight at a committee meeting and the fact he'd put them on some forums....I was feeling guilty and hoping he hadn't seen my reply

[Advanced Roadcraft]

" the man" from my group mentioned these tonight at a committee meeting and the fact he'd put them on some forums....I was feeling guilty and hoping he hadn't seen my reply

Sorry, Nigel! B