Driving like a white van driver...

Garp · 21-12-2006, 13:59

Okay... I'll confess driving works van has started to turn me into a bit of a white van driver. In the last week I've forced myself on to roundabouts and relied on the bulk of the van to drop the hint to other drivers that continuing to block me isn't a good idea.
Okay, so I have a tiny excuse in that I'd been trapped at the same junction for 10 minutes because none of the other drivers were obeying the very simple rule of not entering a roundabout when you can see your exit is blocked, thus jamming me and a fire marshal in our junction (they were headed from my right across to the next turning on the left) In the end I edged forward and the fire marshal followed my lead, until we'd forced our way through the stream of traffic. Still had some numpty try and hit us though.

Zirax · 21-12-2006, 14:16

I can't really see you as an angry white van man hurling abuse out your window at everyone else. Although I must admit that happens all the time round here, I just block the road till some sod lets me in

Will · 21-12-2006, 14:38

In London you HAVE to drive like a tit or else you don't get anywhere. Problem is it becomes somewhat multiplied by the WVM drivers.

Burble · 21-12-2006, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Le Hoff

In London you HAVE to drive like a tit or else you don't get anywhere.

Fact.

I drive like a right arsehole when I'm in London, but it has to be done. Paris too for that matter, Place d'Italie was hurrendous last night and had I not forced my way through I'd probably still be there now.

killerkebab · 22-12-2006, 10:06

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

Fact.

I drive like a right arsehole when I'm in London, but it has to be done. Paris too for that matter, Place d'Italie was hurrendous last night and had I not forced my way through I'd probably still be there now.

If you don't drive like a tit in Paris, then you must be driving like a tit.

Pebs · 22-12-2006, 14:40

My 'aggressive' driving has been commented on by non locals

I learnt to drive around Ilford and Barking, it's survival of the fittest there!

I would rival any white van man while towing a loaded trailer....actually, I DO own the road! I conform to every stereotype out there, horsey essex woman in a 4x4, bring it the **** on!!

mejinks · 22-12-2006, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Pebbles

My 'aggressive' driving has been commented on by non locals

I learnt to drive around Ilford and Barking, it's survival of the fittest there!

I would rival any white van man while towing a loaded trailer....actually, I DO own the road! I conform to every stereotype out there, horsey essex woman in a 4x4, bring it the **** on!!

I read that as Horny Essex woman

I need sleep

Pebs · 22-12-2006, 16:32

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Originally Posted by mejinks

I read that as Horny Essex woman

I need sleep

I have my moments. You dont what to know what I drive like then!

Zirax · 22-12-2006, 18:27

with a 0-60 time measured in mins..... slowly? Have you still got the towing monster?

Pebs · 22-12-2006, 18:45

Yes

It needs the back of the exhaust sorting before I can sell it, and I cant do that until the New Year (it fell off aaaaages ago, just the pipey bit, nothing important according to NMCM) and tyres too I think. Bloody cars!

21-12-2006, 13:59	#1
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Driving like a white van driver... Okay... I'll confess driving works van has started to turn me into a bit of a white van driver. In the last week I've forced myself on to roundabouts and relied on the bulk of the van to drop the hint to other drivers that continuing to block me isn't a good idea. Okay, so I have a tiny excuse in that I'd been trapped at the same junction for 10 minutes because none of the other drivers were obeying the very simple rule of not entering a roundabout when you can see your exit is blocked, thus jamming me and a fire marshal in our junction (they were headed from my right across to the next turning on the left) In the end I edged forward and the fire marshal followed my lead, until we'd forced our way through the stream of traffic. Still had some numpty try and hit us though. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

21-12-2006, 14:38	#3
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	In London you HAVE to drive like a tit or else you don't get anywhere. Problem is it becomes somewhat multiplied by the WVM drivers. __________________ *No No!*

22-12-2006, 14:40	#6
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	My 'aggressive' driving has been commented on by non locals I learnt to drive around Ilford and Barking, it's survival of the fittest there! I would rival any white van man while towing a loaded trailer....actually, I DO own the road! I conform to every stereotype out there, horsey essex woman in a 4x4, bring it the **** on!! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

22-12-2006, 18:45	#10
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Yes It needs the back of the exhaust sorting before I can sell it, and I cant do that until the New Year (it fell off aaaaages ago, just the pipey bit, nothing important according to NMCM) and tyres too I think. Bloody cars! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

21-12-2006, 14:16	#2
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I can't really see you as an angry white van man hurling abuse out your window at everyone else. Although I must admit that happens all the time round here, I just block the road till some sod lets me in

22-12-2006, 18:27	#9
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	with a 0-60 time measured in mins..... slowly? Have you still got the towing monster?