FabSwingers.com forum: courtesy on our roads

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

what has happened to courtesy on the roads??

really gets to me that when I pull in for a car to come thru on say a narrow lane, the other driver doesn't thank me at all, not even a nod of the head!

I was taught that if someone pulls in for you, you then put your hand up to thank them

this just does not happen nowadays

if they don't thank me I usually thank them with a sarcastic hand up, trying not to just stick one finger up at them

anyone else feel that there are no manners on our roads anymore?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"what has happened to courtesy on the roads??

really gets to me that when I pull in for a car to come thru on say a narrow lane, the other driver doesn't thank me at all, not even a nod of the head!

I was taught that if someone pulls in for you, you then put your hand up to thank them

this just does not happen nowadays

if they don't thank me I usually thank them with a sarcastic hand up, trying not to just stick one finger up at them

anyone else feel that there are no manners on our roads anymore?

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im.totally with you, same as when.u.let them out of.a side street.and no thank you no fuk.all... Totally boils my piss

Nearly as bad.as cyclists who ride.side by side so u cant get past grrrrr

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

I always acknowledge if someone lets me out at a junction. We have had roadworks in our town right by the junction for weeks now and I must admit drivers are very good at letting people out.

I always raise my hand to say thanks

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"what has happened to courtesy on the roads??

really gets to me that when I pull in for a car to come thru on say a narrow lane, the other driver doesn't thank me at all, not even a nod of the head!

I was taught that if someone pulls in for you, you then put your hand up to thank them

this just does not happen nowadays

if they don't thank me I usually thank them with a sarcastic hand up, trying not to just stick one finger up at them

anyone else feel that there are no manners on our roads anymore?

im.totally with you, same as when.u.let them out of.a side street.and no thank you no fuk.all... Totally boils my piss

Nearly as bad.as cyclists who ride.side by side so u cant get past grrrrr"

oh dear... you mentioned the "C" word.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

"Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better"

well you got the right hat on for that comment lmfao

they coming to get yoooou

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im.afraid of no.ghosts

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better"

sometimes I just want to run them down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"what has happened to courtesy on the roads??

really gets to me that when I pull in for a car to come thru on say a narrow lane, the other driver doesn't thank me at all, not even a nod of the head!

I was taught that if someone pulls in for you, you then put your hand up to thank them

this just does not happen nowadays

if they don't thank me I usually thank them with a sarcastic hand up, trying not to just stick one finger up at them

anyone else feel that there are no manners on our roads anymore?

Its sad but saying that some say not answering messages on here is too. I would rather someone keep both hands on the wheel and not ding me though while waving.

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By *rumCoupleCouple
over a year ago

birmingham

Another increasing phenomenon, is when approaching a narrowing, because of parked cars on *their* side of the road, drivers just barrel in with a **** you attitude forcing you to scape the kerb if you're not careful.

I was taught "Obstruction your side - you wait".

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

its tractor drivers for me ... they never seem to pull over to let the massive queue behind them pass anymore

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better"

Respect is a 2 way process

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better

sometimes I just want to run them down

That's a vile post. The

does not make it ok.

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By *nfieldishCouple
over a year ago

Enfield

"Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better

sometimes I just want to run them down

That's a vile post. The

does not make it ok."

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"what has happened to courtesy on the roads??

really gets to me that when I pull in for a car to come thru on say a narrow lane, the other driver doesn't thank me at all, not even a nod of the head!

I was taught that if someone pulls in for you, you then put your hand up to thank them

this just does not happen nowadays

if they don't thank me I usually thank them with a sarcastic hand up, trying not to just stick one finger up at them

anyone else feel that there are no manners on our roads anymore?

Who taught you to thank people who let you pass ?

It wouldn't be a bonefide instructor

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Another increasing phenomenon, is when approaching a narrowing, because of parked cars on *their* side of the road, drivers just barrel in with a **** you attitude forcing you to scape the kerb if you're not careful.

I was taught "Obstruction your side - you wait"."

Yeppers...... NOT obstruction your side you wait and then see if the other person takes their hand of the wheel and waves or flashes their emergency lights and if they don't you simmer inside.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can usually tell when they won't thank you, I then give them a set of V's with a fuck off thrown in

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"You can usually tell when they won't thank you, I then give them a set of V's with a fuck off thrown in "

Nice..... Knight of the Road

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You can usually tell when they won't thank you, I then give them a set of V's with a fuck off thrown in "

Like I said earlier in the thread respect is a 2 way process

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i thank people who let me past and if im letting them past and they thank me i nod my head as an acknowledgment of their thanks.

Being a 'local' i know the spots to slow down/give way.. it makes its more for my benefit that im not gonna do damage my car but what i do find a tad frustrating is seeing someone else who is local trying to pass on the same section of road as me when i'm already half way along the narrow stretch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think most people do acknowledge people but there are a few that don't.

Had one a while back, near where I live there are some very narrow roads and a guy didn't acknowledge me after giving way to him, after a very sarcastic wave and smile to him off I went, came back through an hour later and who should I meet coming the other way, in exactly the same stretch of road, the same range rover haha I had slowed slightly and he assumed I was going to give way again, how wrong he was, I floored it and he had no choice but to give way, my van was bigger than his range rover, cue another sarcastic over emphasised wave, thumb up and smile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry... Arseholes on two wheeled manual powered vehicles in spandex.. Is that better

sometimes I just want to run them down

That's a vile post. The

does not make it ok."

Totally agree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was taught "Obstruction your side - you wait"."

My biggest pet hate where I live so if I see them approaching I hog the lane almost touching the white line.

You wanna play chicken with me ?

Bring it on !!!

Bu first I check my rear mirror to make sure there are witnesses lol

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