superskib wrote:Why is the standard of driving so poor among professionals? Tailgating; ignoring speed limits; lane discipline; lack of consideration for other drivers, cyclists etc; all woefully poor. WHY?
Playing devils advocate here...honest...
As a "professional 'white van man'" and senior IAM observer for some time, the problems I incur everyday.
My van because of its weight is restricted legally to 50 on a single carriageway 60 on a dual and 70 on the motorway.
These are supposed to be maximums ok. So when I need to get a move on someone at 45 on a single carriageway is a problem, as is 50 on a dual,. I could sit behind and wait, but I have a job to do and I do not want to take all B... day doing it. So yes I might get a bit close, not too close (IAM training) but close enough to make my presence obvious. then if necessary I will overtake safely which usually take me above my legal speed for the vehicle. On the motorway I am closing up on a slow vehicle and some happy chappie is sitting just in my blind spot (been there for some time, 1/2 mile or so) I if I have seen him/her give one flash left to encourage them to get out of the way, works sometimes but not always. Now I am in a Turbo Van in a lorry the problem is magnified 10X especially if the things governed. Professional drivers have a job to do it is not just fun or just getting for A to B.
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