Another close call

**blackdog** · 13th April 2011, 18:37

Originally Posted by oneofsix

...so presumed...

That was your mistake right there.

**Smifffy** · 13th April 2011, 18:55

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

When drivers "check" if they can pull out, they don't look for other vehicles. They look for things bigger than them that will kill them, which is probably why their eyes were drawn to the truck in this situation and why they presumably didn't see you whatsoever. His decision-making process terminated at the point where he decided he could safely get away in front of the truck, so he went.

While you are in the near vicinity of a large threatening vehicle, basically you are invisible.

When you ARE the large threatening-looking vehicle then YOU are in command, and peoples decisions will be based you and not the next person.

Change what you must to make the latter true, and then people will see you.

So is it the Hyo or the work van that's the large threatening vehicle that puts you in command?

**Smifffy** · 13th April 2011, 18:58

Originally Posted by blackdog

That was your mistake right there.

Also being SH1, we have merge bays or wtf they are called, and I generally assume that anyone pulling onto SH1 doesn't even know they are there, and are looking to rip right into a gap. I am surprised when they do use the bays rather than not.

Anyhow, glad to hear you didn't come to grief.

**Sparrowhawk** · 13th April 2011, 19:07

Originally Posted by oneofsix

Hi,
"so presumed"

Remember, to presume make a pres out of you & me....

wait, somethings wrong with that...

Seriously though, glad you got through it unhurt, we've all been in that situation, and it's farking hard not to get agro at them.

**FJRider** · 13th April 2011, 19:11

Originally Posted by MSTRS

That's what you think. Talk to truckies - or train drivers. You'll soon understand the truth.

Yep ... people pull out in front of them too ...

**BMWST?** · 13th April 2011, 19:13

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Yup. Make sure it's you. If you are unable or unwilling, then make sure you are well clear of said dangerous looking vehicle.

then why do people still pull out in front of trucks and trains?

**FJRider** · 13th April 2011, 19:23

Originally Posted by BMWST?

then why do people still pull out in front of trucks and trains?

Because of the theory that ... if they get hit from "behind" ... the other driver is at fault ...

They forget that 44 tonne trucks take a bit of time to stop ... and do lots of damage to most things they hit ...

and trains ... well they aren't going that fast ... are they ... ???