triquet wrote:We seem to be getting to the point where the Great British Public (40 mph) consider that overtaking on a single carriageway is morally reprehensible. Many time driving on a NSL single I find I am joining a lengthy parade, all neatly spaced one car's length apart. Frequently all one can do is to grit the teeth, slow down and join the circus, because one knows that try to get past will just raise the blood pressure and cause wrath amongst the GBP. Sometimes one just has to relax and enjoy the view.
triquet wrote:We seem to be getting to the point where the Great British Public (40 mph) consider that overtaking on a single carriageway is morally reprehensible. Many time driving on a NSL single I find I am joining a lengthy parade, all neatly spaced one car's length apart. Frequently all one can do is to grit the teeth, slow down and join the circus, because one knows that try to get past will just raise the blood pressure and cause wrath amongst the GBP. Sometimes one just has to relax and enjoy the view.
trashbat wrote:I'm reminded of a tale from another forum of a gentlemen, who when met with flashing and gestures by the passed driver upon completing his safe overtake, pulled into a side road out of view, waited for him to go by and then did it again ...rinse and repeat about half a dozen times!
triquet wrote:We seem to be getting to the point where the Great British Public (40 mph) consider that overtaking on a single carriageway is morally reprehensible.
triquet wrote:Fully agree with Horse. These are very much the causes here in South Oxfordshire (Occupied North Berkshire). Housebuilding is roaring ahead and Oxfordshire County Council is pressing on with extensive 50-isation. Mind you there are plenty of roads here where it would be fun to actually get to 50 ...
StressedDave wrote: If you don't like Oxfordshire, move to a different county with better county councillors.
triquet wrote:Many times driving on a NSL single I find I am joining a lengthy parade, all neatly spaced one car's length apart. Frequently all one can do is to grit the teeth, slow down and join the circus...
Andy wrote:triquet wrote:Many times driving on a NSL single I find I am joining a lengthy parade, all neatly spaced one car's length apart. Frequently all one can do is to grit the teeth, slow down and join the circus...
You ought to consider getting a bike. Problem solved.
triquet wrote:Andy wrote:triquet wrote:Many times driving on a NSL single I find I am joining a lengthy parade, all neatly spaced one car's length apart. Frequently all one can do is to grit the teeth, slow down and join the circus...
You ought to consider getting a bike. Problem solved.
Not so suitable for taking garden rubbish to the tip, transporting young grandchildren, moving furniture, and all the various demands on the retired gentleman. I shall stick to the Saab of Doom until something better presents itself.
Horse wrote:triquet wrote:Fully agree with Horse. These are very much the causes here in South Oxfordshire (Occupied North Berkshire). Housebuilding is roaring ahead and Oxfordshire County Council is pressing on with extensive 50-isation. Mind you there are plenty of roads here where it would be fun to actually get to 50 ...
Comparison, a 6 mile journey:
1976: Village 30 limit > 'nationals' dual /single mix
2014: Village 30 > 40 1/2 mile > 50 1/2 mile > dual / single nationals, with single lane 'calming' on some of the dual > 40mph > short nationals single/dual
WhoseGeneration wrote:Speaking as also a retired gentleman, I must admit that I have been tempted to revisit the motorcycle world.
There are some awesome machines there for not much cost, relative to cars.
I'm sorta wondering when I can give my last hurrah and stick two fingers up to this useless State.
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