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Another Day, Another Lunatic
On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so
decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. |
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Another Day, Another Lunatic
"James" wrote in message ...
On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. were you still signaling Right while on the round about? pk |
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Another Day, Another Lunatic
"James" wrote in message ... On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I always give way to everyone at mini roundabouts (or at least wait until *they* give way to me). This is because many drivers do not understand how they work and the "give way to the right" principle. If you are driving a Land Rover it's not that important. If you are on two wheels, it is. Also remember, car drivers are very important people and may well be in a hurry. Common occurrences of this type of thing happen at about 3.05 to 3.15 in the afternoon when said lady is late picking up from school. Watch out! These people are far more important than cyclists who get in their way. |
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"pk" wrote in message ... "James" wrote in message ... On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. were you still signaling Right while on the round about? Does it matter? Quite often a positive arm signal is an excuse to try to take your arm off. Perhaps we should have little flashing indicators that drivers can understand. |
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Another Day, Another Lunatic
"mileburner" wrote in message ... "James" wrote in message ... On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I always give way to everyone at mini roundabouts (or at least wait until *they* give way to me). This is because many drivers do not understand how they work and the "give way to the right" principle. If you are driving a Land Rover it's not that important. If you are on two wheels, it is. Also remember, car drivers are very important people and may well be in a hurry. Common occurrences of this type of thing happen at about 3.05 to 3.15 in the afternoon when said lady is late picking up from school. Watch out! These people are far more important than cyclists who get in their way. Well said. These people are so important that as well having liberty to knock down and squelch cyclists, they are exempt from indication and also their important telephone conversations are conveyed directly from their office command desks directly to their cars, as their conversations can not be delayed by mere matters of road safety and courtesy. |
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Light of Aria wrote:
"mileburner" wrote in message ... "James" wrote in message ... On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I always give way to everyone at mini roundabouts (or at least wait until *they* give way to me). This is because many drivers do not understand how they work and the "give way to the right" principle. If you are driving a Land Rover it's not that important. If you are on two wheels, it is. Also remember, car drivers are very important people and may well be in a hurry. Common occurrences of this type of thing happen at about 3.05 to 3.15 in the afternoon when said lady is late picking up from school. Watch out! These people are far more important than cyclists who get in their way. Well said. These people are so important that as well having liberty to knock down and squelch cyclists, they are exempt from indication and also their important telephone conversations are conveyed directly from their office command desks directly to their cars, as their conversations can not be delayed by mere matters of road safety and courtesy. You're so, _so_ right! These VIPs are able to perform ALL the acts you mention above, and, should they be _really_ late and/or important, they are permitted to simply ignore red traffic light and cycle.... ooops, sorry, I mean _drive_ straight through them. Oh dear, is that a biking stereotype I see there? Like the 'cager' stereotypes in the paragraph above, for example? |
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James wrote:
On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I quite often have to make the same maneuver in the car & I can assure you that you don't have to be on a bike for this to happen, some people do not expect a u-turn on a mini roundabout. -- Tony the Dragon |
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Tony Dragon wrote:
James wrote: On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I quite often have to make the same maneuver in the car & I can assure you that you don't have to be on a bike for this to happen, some people do not expect a u-turn on a mini roundabout. Not expecting a U-turn, fair enough. Driving right across the painted (and raised) white circle - lunacy. J |
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James wrote:
Tony Dragon wrote: James wrote: On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I quite often have to make the same maneuver in the car & I can assure you that you don't have to be on a bike for this to happen, some people do not expect a u-turn on a mini roundabout. Not expecting a U-turn, fair enough. Especially as the Highway Code counsels against U-tuirns at mini-roundabouts. Driving right across the painted (and raised) white circle - lunacy. Endorsable offence AFAIK. |
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Another Day, Another Lunatic
On 24 Apr, 08:55, JNugent wrote:
James wrote: Tony Dragon wrote: James wrote: On my ride today, got to a village and wasn't sure which way to turn, so decided to "u-turn" around a mini-roundabout to take a good look at all the signposts. Signalled right, moved across...no problems so far. started turning right with the painted on circle (small concrete mound) just to the right of my wheel. Got to the second exit (straight on) and "whoooosh", lady in Land Rover drives right across white circle (going straight on) and nearly flattens me. I quite often have to make the same maneuver in the car & I can assure you that you don't have to be on a bike for this to happen, some people do not expect a u-turn on a mini roundabout. Not expecting a U-turn, fair enough. Especially as the Highway Code counsels against U-tuirns at mini-roundabouts. Driving right across the painted (and raised) white circle - lunacy. Endorsable offence AFAIK.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That would be rule 188 "Avoid making U-turns at mini-roundabouts. Beware of others doing this" Francis |
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