Massive increase in accidents at M1 Roadworks

ncooper

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I think that a vital point is missing here. The outer lanes whether they are speed restricted by roadworks or not are for overtaking not 'parking' in.
I believe that more effort should be put into educating drivers into pulling back in after completing an overtake. Too many times I get the arse with drivers who just sit in the middle or outside lanes and when they do pull over to let you pass look at you as if you are doing something wrong!
Also, on dual carriageways lorries should be severley restricted from overtaking other slow moving vehicles unless they have sufficient power and speed to get past them. Again, I have been held up many,many times because a lorry has pulled out on me to overtake a slow mover and we have spent what seems an age for him to complete his overtake by which time a long queue has developed behind me!
I'm sure I'm not alone on this one. :mad:

I'm sure you aren't as both your points are covered in previous posts on this thread.
This thread http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=55090
covers much the same topic.
I think most of us share the same views but even if the authorities could be persuaded to improve driver training,it would take at least a generation for the effects to appear on our roads.
In the meantime,a spot of defensive driving will reduce the stress.

Regards,
Nick.
 

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If you want to see some really bad examples of lane discipline then drive North or South on the four lane section of the M1 Hemel Hemp. to Luton, It will make your blood boil and most if not all are car drivers. I use that stretch many times a week and some times several times a day and the worst offenders are without doubt young men & women and ethnics - no I am not being anti youth or racist just watch for yourself they choose either the third or fourth lane and sit there even when there is plenty of room across the other two lanes.

Of course this causes 'undertaking' and rapid lane weaving when in fact there is plenty of room for all, well most of the time!
 


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