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Hello all,
As a recent emigrant to the fair city of Worcester, and as a great believer of giving credit where it is due, I would like to applaud the high standards of driving and courtesy shown to me when riding my bicycle around Worcester. Having lived in a variety of places in England, from London to Manchester (and several points in between) I have seen standards slipping year by year and the common courtesy that used to be shown to other road users had all but disappeared. Happily in Worcester this is not the case. So, to every driver who waits for me to pass a junction, to every driver who passes me with a clear three feet to spare and to every driver who waits those extra two seconds before pulling back in after passing me, a hearty pat on the back and a heartfelt thank you to you all. Your high standards of driving excellence have not gone unnoticed. And isn't it nice to be able to say something good about motorists for a change? Tom |
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Tom wrote:
Hello all, As a recent emigrant to the fair city of Worcester, and as a great believer of giving credit where it is due, I would like to applaud the high standards of driving and courtesy shown to me when riding my bicycle around Worcester. Having lived in a variety of places in England, from London to Manchester (and several points in between) I have seen standards slipping year by year and the common courtesy that used to be shown to other road users had all but disappeared. Happily in Worcester this is not the case. So, to every driver who waits for me to pass a junction, to every driver who passes me with a clear three feet to spare and to every driver who waits those extra two seconds before pulling back in after passing me, a hearty pat on the back and a heartfelt thank you to you all. Your high standards of driving excellence have not gone unnoticed. And isn't it nice to be able to say something good about motorists for a change? They were pretty good in Birmingham too. They're awful where I live now, especially the lunatic bus drivers. What sort of psycho can you expect for £7 an hour, though? |
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"JNugent" wrote in message
... Having lived in a variety of places in England, from London to Manchester (and several points in between) I have seen standards slipping year by year and the common courtesy that used to be shown to other road users had all but disappeared. Happily in Worcester this is not the case. Any thoughts on the reason for the difference? People away from tbe big city are more likely to be relaxed? Less hurrying around, more space to do it in? Probably shows in the attitude of people you see outside their cars too. clive |
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"JNugent" wrote in message ... Any thoughts on the reason for the difference? There are a lot of cyclists in Worcester, kids on BMX's, people on shopping bikes, racers, MTB'ers so it's always possible that the reason is, the next person you cut up or force into the kerb could be a neighbour. However, it's not just when I'm riding my bike that I notice the difference, drivers in Worcester are just as courteous when I'm in my car. Whatever the reason, I'm still very impressed. Tom |
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"Tom" wrote in message
... drivers in Worcester are just as courteous when I'm in my car. Whatever the reason, I'm still very impressed. Worcester(shire) does very well in terms of accidents per million vehicles - there are a few areas around the same level, only Swindon is a lot lower. |
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They were pretty good in Birmingham too. They're awful where I live now, especially the lunatic bus drivers. What sort of psycho can you expect for £7 an hour, though? I have several brothers who are psychos for free :-) |
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"Tom" wrote in message ...
Hello all, As a recent emigrant to the fair city of Worcester, and as a great believer of giving credit where it is due, I would like to applaud the high standards of driving and courtesy shown to me when riding my bicycle around Worcester. Courtesy shown to cyclists :-o That's the first I've heard of it! Having lived in a variety of places in England, from London to Manchester (and several points in between) I have seen standards slipping year by year and the common courtesy that used to be shown to other road users had all but disappeared. Happily in Worcester this is not the case. So, to every driver who waits for me to pass a junction, to every driver who passes me with a clear three feet to spare and to every driver who waits those extra two seconds before pulling back in after passing me, a hearty pat on the back and a heartfelt thank you to you all. Your high standards of driving excellence have not gone unnoticed. And isn't it nice to be able to say something good about motorists for a change? Tom I find that the cylists are usually the ones which are aggressive and dangerous. I saw one almost go up the kerb today because he was tail gating on a roundabout, only at slow speed, but it was still too close. I had one undertake me (in the wrong lane) at lights and I had to stay back for a while so that we didn't meet at the exit of the box junction. You wouldn't see a car undertaking and forcing their way in at lights (not normally anyway). What are the laws with bikes (push bikes and motor bikes) undertake, cutting in etc? Surely in rush hour etc they should be driving in the middle of their lane with a sufficient gap behind and infront? I've seen a lot overtaking on the wrong side of the road with nowhere to pull in! |
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On 5 Feb 2004 14:28:22 -0800, (Peter)
wrote: You wouldn't see a car undertaking and forcing their way in at lights (not normally anyway). Exactly that happened to me yesterday. It was a car-derived van, not a car, though. I was riding my bike, so it gave me a seriously nasty moment. Guy === May contain traces of irony. Contents liable to settle after posting. http://chapmancentral.demon.co.uk |
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"Tom" wrote in message ... "JNugent" wrote in message ... Any thoughts on the reason for the difference? There are a lot of cyclists in Worcester, kids on BMX's, people on shopping bikes, racers, MTB'ers so it's always possible that the reason is, the next person you cut up or force into the kerb could be a neighbour. Try visiting Cambridge. |
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