So, here i am. Just taken the unit and tanker over, walk round checks ok and just ready to move off. Another unit pulls up next to me. I am now boxed in, with a lorry in front and this other unit next to me. I can’t move fwd enough to complete the exit turn as the other unit has cut me off.
No problem i will just ask if he can drop back about 10 metres, of which he has space to do. He has only just stopped so didn’t even have time to go on break on the tacho, a matter of seconds after he stopped.
Well after politely asking he jumps out of the cab, arms waving and asking which lorry i am in. I point to the one he has just parked next to and blocked the exit turn. Lots of chuntering and further arm waving, i said, i did only ask politely. He gets back in and nothing. So ignorant.
I start up and attempt the turn, my tanker is inches from removing his mirror, then hallelujah, he has the manners to move back.
I politely wave, now how hard was that.
Take his mirror off, give him the insurance details, leave him sitting there until a fitter comes out with a new mirror. Seems like the kinda guy that would always be in a rush, wee wait for a new mirror would cool him down lol
G6Bob:
Take his mirror off, give him the insurance details, leave him sitting there until a fitter comes out with a new mirror. Seems like the kinda guy that would always be in a rush, wee wait for a new mirror would cool him down lol
Ps then head back and get a slap on the wrists
+1 but if your gonna do it after askin, take the drivers window out at the same time and pray it rains HARD
You should have just laughed at him for going off on one, it winds them up even more.
Same with the ones that barge down the slip road and then go ape when you can’t or don’t move over for them.
I just assume they’ve already paid for the plot and can’t wait to get in the hole.
I’ve walked past drivers and given a “how you doing?” or an “alright?” but got nothing back, I’ll usually respond with a sarcastic “obviously not then, ■■■■■■■■■■ Or “didn’t get any last night then!”
They’re funny, and good for entertainment value to relieve the boredom.
My mate got moaned at this morning in Knightsbridge; He had 2x25kg flour sacks on his shoulder and was trying to get past two Eastern European bakers who were chatting at the top of the stairs he was trying to get down (with their flour). He said “excuse me” and the reply was “you wait, we talking!” Ignorant runts.
It’s rare I get flashed in by Englishmen when driving up and down our motorway. Then when I overtake a paddy or a scot, I always get flashed in. Not as many courteous drivers as there was when I was in the passenger seat with pops.
Rentadent:
You should have just laughed at him for going off on one, it winds them up even more.
Same with the ones that barge down the slip road and then go ape when you can’t or don’t move over for them.
I just assume they’ve already paid for the plot and can’t wait to get in the hole.
I’ve walked past drivers and given a “how you doing?” or an “alright?” but got nothing back, I’ll usually respond with a sarcastic “obviously not then, [zb]!” Or “didn’t get any last night then!”
They’re funny, and good for entertainment value to relieve the boredom.
Rentadent:
I’ve walked past drivers and given a “how you doing?” or an “alright?” but got nothing back, I’ll usually respond with a sarcastic “obviously not then, [zb]!” Or “didn’t get any last night then!”
They’re funny, and good for entertainment value to relieve the boredom.
Yup works for me too, or just walking past them looking happy freaks them out
as for the flour I would have chucked it down the stairs, years ago on animal feed deliveries I got really good at stacking bags that would all fall down when trying to use them due to farmers that would be along after just seeing to an urgent matter, especially the one that said just stack then against the barn door pointing to one that was shut so I did, on the outside.
FH Hammy:
It’s rare I get flashed in by Englishmen when driving up and down our motorway. Then when I overtake a paddy or a scot, I always get flashed in. Not as many courteous drivers as there was when I was in the passenger seat with pops.
True, I always flash people in, our trucks are limited to 50mph so got to keep yourself awake doing something lol
FH Hammy:
It’s rare I get flashed in by Englishmen when driving up and down our motorway. Then when I overtake a paddy or a scot, I always get flashed in. Not as many courteous drivers as there was when I was in the passenger seat with pops.
True, I always flash people in, our trucks are limited to 50mph so got to keep yourself awake doing something lol
How do you know they are “Englishmen” ?
If you overtake a “Paddy or a Scot”,chances are its not a “Paddy or a Scott” behind the wheel.
Ps i"ll wager you have ginger hair and a small ■■■■■.
when I was learning to drive I was taught that whilst travelling downhill always give way to traffic coming up , it just seems to be everyone for themselves these days
How many times do you let a motorist out of a side road and they never even acknowledge that fact? Hold a door open for someone and they don’t say thank you?
Bad manners (IMHO) comes directly from bad parenting. Both of my grandchildren are being brought up to be respectful and polite to others. It may exclude them from ever working in a traffic office, but eh oh…
I totally agree that there are very few with manners these days.It is all down to the individuals mentality and attitude.
You just need to read some of the replies on this thread and we can see the types we are dealing with.
It really is no wonder we have such a bad name these days…pathetic individuals.
