Taranaki Toy Run crash

[Edbear]

I have tapped my brakes before when a vehicle has been right inside my comfort zone (i.e. well and truly inside the following distance road rules). Why should I have to pull over when I'm traveling at legal road speed and someone is tail gating me? Tailgaters are road bullies who think they're exempt from road rules that others of us comply with. Lately though I just sit at the speed I'm moving at (if I'm having to travel at under the speed limit for some reason then I will move over to let them pass) and they can just be patient. What this comes down to is impatient wankers being able to throw their weight around on the road and do whatever they like. For those of you who would then jump down my throat for "holding my own on the road" rather than meekly allowing myself to be intimidated I don't give a rat's arse.

I do hope one of those tailgaters wasn't me. I do have to be mindful that my number plate is distinctive and my mobile number is on it, so don't hesitate to call me, (hands-free of course...), and let me know if I get too close. I never get too close to a bike, but sometimes I try to let a slow driver in front know I want to pass by flashing my headlights. I don't know your car or bike reg, though...

I am mature enough to realise that if the driver in front is doing the speed limit, I don't have a leg to stand on should I wantr to go faster. By that I mean I use the GPS as my more accurate speedo and allow myself the tolerance, setting the cruise control at about 103-4km/h on teh GPS which sees my speedo reading about 109km/h.

What is funny, is that by doing so, I gradually pull ahead of other traffic, even those who go faster than me at times, as they don't maintain their speed and tend to slow down a lot as the road changes gradient. It seems most drivers have no idea what their speedo is doing and that the accelerator is for adjusting speed.

Sorry, off topic, as you were...

[trustme]

I have tapped my brakes before when a vehicle has been right inside my comfort zone (i.e. well and truly inside the following distance road rules). Why should I have to pull over when I'm traveling at legal road speed and someone is tail gating me? Tailgaters are road bullies who think they're exempt from road rules that others of us comply with. Lately though I just sit at the speed I'm moving at (if I'm having to travel at under the speed limit for some reason then I will move over to let them pass) and they can just be patient. What this comes down to is impatient wankers being able to throw their weight around on the road and do whatever they like. For those of you who would then jump down my throat for "holding my own on the road" rather than meekly allowing myself to be intimidated I don't give a rat's arse.

Holding your speed is one thing , hitting your brakes is entirely different, two wrongs don't make a right as the Doris found out to her cost. If you don't give a rat's arse why put yourself in harms way just because it's your right. Sorry , I just think it is dumb. I simply hold my speed & pull left at the first safe opportunity, I have nothing to prove or gain by doing anything else.

[PrincessBandit]

..... setting the cruise control at about 103-4km/h on teh GPS which sees my speedo reading about 109km/h.

What is funny, is that by doing so, I gradually pull ahead of other traffic, even those who go faster than me at times, as they don't maintain their speed and tend to slow down a lot as the road changes gradient. It seems most drivers have no idea what their speedo is doing and that the accelerator is for adjusting speed.

Yeah, we've found the same. Set the cruise control for 103, you get people racing past at a noticeable difference to your own speed, then next thing you know you're indicating to move around them (without touching the cruise control or accelerator) because they can't seem to travel at a consistent speed. Funniest time was when this one car passed us three times. Some drivers just are inexplicable.

p.s. if I'm in the proximity to someone driving erratically (not just up my date) then I'd be making every effort to put distance between us, either in front OR allowing myself to get behind them. I guess I learnt a lesson back in my much younger days when I was chased (in my car) by some dickwad in his car through Manurewa and I decided after that event I wouldn't be pushed around again. Unless I thought I was in mortal danger.

[BoristheBiter]

Yeah, we've found the same. Set the cruise control for 103, you get people racing past at a noticeable difference to your own speed, then next thing you know you're indicating to move around them (without touching the cruise control or accelerator) because they can't seem to travel at a consistent speed. Funniest time was when this one car passed us three times. Some drivers just are inexplicable.

Me too but mine is set to GPS speed as the speedo is 10% out.
In fact most speedo's I have seen lately are all out, I wonder if that is why everyone seems to be going so slow these days.

[jasonu]

I have tapped my brakes before when a vehicle has been right inside my comfort zone (i.e. well and truly inside the following distance road rules). Why should I have to pull over when I'm traveling at legal road speed and someone is tail gating me? Tailgaters are road bullies who think they're exempt from road rules that others of us comply with. Lately though I just sit at the speed I'm moving at (if I'm having to travel at under the speed limit for some reason then I will move over to let them pass) and they can just be patient. What this comes down to is impatient wankers being able to throw their weight around on the road and do whatever they like. For those of you who would then jump down my throat for "holding my own on the road" rather than meekly allowing myself to be intimidated I don't give a rat's arse.

Are you the police? A lot of drivers here play 'speed limit cop' like you do. Instead of being a prick why not simply let the tailgater passed (who knows maybe they are dashing to the hospital) and maybe you might get the last laugh down the road when they are getting a ticket from Smokey the Bear...

[pzkpfw]

... who knows maybe they are dashing to the hospital ...

I'd expect some form of communication, like hazards on or something.

[jasonu]

I'd expect some form of communication, like hazards on or something.

Expecting and getting are quite often 2 totally different things...

[scumdog]

Expecting and getting are quite often 2 totally different things...

Well they can freakin wait then, can't they?

[trustme]

Are you the police? A lot of drivers here play 'speed limit cop' like you do. Instead of being a prick why not simply let the tailgater passed (who knows maybe they are dashing to the hospital) and maybe you might get the last laugh down the road when they are getting a ticket from Smokey the Bear...

Because they are obeying the law , driving to the speed limit, so they are fully entitled to drive like pricks & they will do so if the damn well want to & screw all you arse biscuits who think other wise.
Can someone explain to me why we are considered to be the most inconsiderate drivers in the world :laugh.
Just taking the piss, as you were.

[Zedder]

Are you the police? A lot of drivers here play 'speed limit cop' like you do. Instead of being a prick why not simply let the tailgater passed (who knows maybe they are dashing to the hospital) and maybe you might get the last laugh down the road when they are getting a ticket from Smokey the Bear...

Why should she let then pass? Tailgating is just plain bullying. There's enough crap behaviour taking place in front of you usually and the last thing you want is having to worry about the idiot right up your tail pipe. If they can't pass properly/safely then too bad.

[bluninja]

Me too but mine is set to GPS speed as the speedo is 10% out.
In fact most speedo's I have seen lately are all out, I wonder if that is why everyone seems to be going so slow these days.

That would be due to (UNECE) Regulation 39 or EU standards. Basically manufacturers can't have a speedo showing you a speed lower than actual , but they can show a speed up to 110% plus 8kmh on mass produced vehicles.

[BigAl]

Why should she let then pass? Tailgating is just plain bullying. There's enough crap behaviour taking place in front of you usually and the last thing you want is having to worry about the idiot right up your tail pipe. If they can't pass properly/safely then too bad.

Yeah but what happens if you need to brake urgently?

Then the tailgater is going to be entering you from a rearward direction. Maybe you like that sort of thing though

Far safer to let them go and get on with it.

[PrincessBandit]

Are you the police? A lot of drivers here play 'speed limit cop' like you do. Instead of being a prick why not simply let the tailgater passed (who knows maybe they are dashing to the hospital) and maybe you might get the last laugh down the road when they are getting a ticket from Smokey the Bear...

Piss off. I hardly consider myself the police or a prick. Oh yeah "my wife's having a baby..." I think that used to be a pretty common excuse for speeding? Snort.

[Katman]

Piss off. I hardly consider myself the police or a prick.

Well, to be fair, there were a few times that you came out with "I'm telling Mum".

[Zedder]

Yeah but what happens if you need to brake urgently?

Then the tailgater is going to be entering you from a rearward direction. Maybe you like that sort of thing though

Far safer to let them go and get on with it.

What the hell are you talking about with if you need to brake? Obviously they will then hit you and will also be in the wrong legally. Maybe I like this sort of thing? Get a grip!

Far safer to let them pass? What about the bullied driver who possibly drives off the road due to the fwit hassling them from behind? It's no wonder we have a crap name for driving with attitudes like this.