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Willie Mcgrotty

Willie Mcgrotty

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Mine, pelican crossings.
Much needed I know because the number of cars on the roads is ever increasing but....
Why can't pedestrians just raise their heads for a second to assess if they can simply cross the road unaided within the next few seconds.
Really pisses me off when the button is pushed as default, the pusher then realises there's no traffic coming their way so cross & then the green man appears & they're already strolling away from the scene of the crime while I'm halted, life passing by.
Young girl yesterday, phone & headphones, pressed, green man, all cars halted, she didn't even notice & was still bloody stood there when the man went red again.
Might all sound petty but I drive for a living and it does my napper in.
 
Willie Mcgrotty said:
Mine, pelican crossings.
Much needed I know because the number of cars on the roads is ever increasing but....
Why can't pedestrians just raise their heads for a second to assess if they can simply cross the road unaided within the next few seconds.
Really pisses me off when the button is pushed as default, the pusher then realises there's no traffic coming their way so cross & then the green man appears & they're already strolling away from the scene of the crime while I'm halted, life passing by.
Young girl yesterday, phone & headphones, pressed, green man, all cars halted, she didn't even notice & was still bloody stood there when the man went red again.
Might all sound petty but I drive for a living and it does my napper in.
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I once saw some small kids constantly pressing the button and laughing their heads off as they repeatedly stopped the traffic. Perhaps a 20p charge to use them should be introduced?!
 
Lytham_fy8 said:
Motorway users, you see that massive lorry in front of you, the same one I saw miles back? How about anticipating you need to get around it and not being shocked at the last minute before veering in to my path after indicating for a nanosecond?
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That happens? I thought everyone in a car had the god given right to only use the middle lane.
 
Zebra crossings on the prom. Please change them for Pelican crossings so vehicles have a chance in tourist season!

Pricks who look for traffic before crossing, see you, then still cross at a snails pace as though they’re hard as nails and challenging you to say something.

People pushing prams into the road before they have a view of the road - it’s your kid, ffs.

As an aside about Pelican crossings - I only found out a couple of months ago that they have a device on the bottom of the box that spins when it’s on green, for blind and deaf people to use!
My 8 year old granddaughter had to point it out to me.
 
straightatthewall said:
I never than the driver. They should be stopping. It's my right of way.
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I've noticed there is a big difference in attitudes to pedestrian crossings between London and the North. Northern drivers see them as a major irritant and get annoyed when they have to stop. Drivers in London are more used to having to stop at them so see it as a bonus if nobody is currently there crossing.
 
Nob heads that can't stay in their lane going around a big roundabout. Nob heads who stay in a long train in the outside lane on the motorway instead of pulling back in to the middle lane, and forcing people to have to undertake, clearly. Nob heads who call the outside lane 'the fast lane'. Nob heads who sit in the middle lane oblivious to anything going on around them. Nob heads that don't understand merging lanes should act like a zip, and either try to muscle their way in down the outside, or close the gap up on the inside. Nob heads who sit in the outside lane at the start of said two to one sections, and set off 5 seconds after the inside lane has whilst you're sat behind them. Most of my rage involves other road users, as you can see.
 
fcblackpool said:
What gets my goat is zebra crossings. Why can't the ignorant baswerds say thank you when you stop.

And why do people cross the road like 5m from a zebra?
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When I start to stop at a zebra crossing, I usually wave to the pedestrian, as it gets them moving quicker once they’re confident you’re stopping.
9 times out of 10 they wave a thank you.
 
Junior_BentsPlatformShoes said:
Nob heads that can't stay in their lane going around a big roundabout. Nob heads who stay in a long train in the outside lane on the motorway instead of pulling back in to the middle lane, and forcing people to have to undertake, clearly. Nob heads who call the outside lane 'the fast lane'. Nob heads who sit in the middle lane oblivious to anything going on around them. Nob heads that don't understand merging lanes should act like a zip, and either try to muscle their way in down the outside, or close the gap up on the inside. Nob heads who sit in the outside lane at the start of said two to one sections, and set off 5 seconds after the inside lane has whilst you're sat behind them. Most of my rage involves other road users, as you can see.
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I think I’ve worked out your problem - you don’t like nob heads?
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Johnno said:
When I start to stop at a zebra crossing, I usually wave to the pedestrian, as it gets them moving quicker once they’re confident you’re stopping.
9 times out of 10 they wave a thank you.
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You should never do that. Seriously. You could be liable if a car on the other side doesn't stop and causes damage to the ped.

I slow right down so it's obvious I'm stopping, and if they take too long for no obvious reason the engine gets revved.
 
Junior_BentsPlatformShoes said:
Nob heads that can't stay in their lane going around a big roundabout. Nob heads who stay in a long train in the outside lane on the motorway instead of pulling back in to the middle lane, and forcing people to have to undertake, clearly. Nob heads who call the outside lane 'the fast lane'. Nob heads who sit in the middle lane oblivious to anything going on around them. Nob heads that don't understand merging lanes should act like a zip, and either try to muscle their way in down the outside, or close the gap up on the inside. Nob heads who sit in the outside lane at the start of said two to one sections, and set off 5 seconds after the inside lane has whilst you're sat behind them. Most of my rage involves other road users, as you can see.
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Maybe your sat nav shouldnt include any motorway driving at all. Walah, problem solved. Motorways arent superhighways these days anyway
 
Davepick said:
I often use the Zebra Xing behind Booths in Poulton.
I always acknowledge the drivers who stop.
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It's a slippery slope Dave. One minute you're thanking them for letting you cross at a point where you have right of way, the next you're thanking them for not being pie-eyed behind the wheel.
 
fcblackpool said:
You should never do that. Seriously. You could be liable if a car on the other side doesn't stop and causes damage to the ped.

I slow right down so it's obvious I'm stopping, and if they take too long for no obvious reason the engine gets revved.
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You’re hundred percent correct, rest assured that I wouldn’t do it if I know I’m not controlling a lane, same as don’t flash someone to pull out of a junction if I’m in a two lane road or haven’t checked for bikes or motorbikes.
I was just simplifying.
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Wizzerboy said:
No it isn't, it's an opportunity for a motorist to invite the pedestrian to cross.
You should always wait for vehicles to stop before stepping onto a zebra crossing.
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The driver has to stop if I'm on the crossing. That could be in the middle or one toe on the road. So you need to be ready to stop to allow me to cross and approach with caution. Too many drivers drive over them without stopping and I don't fancy your chances of getting off scott free if you killed someone because you didn't stop and they stepped onto the crossing.
 
straightatthewall said:
The driver has to stop if I'm on the crossing. That could be in the middle or one toe on the road. So you need to be ready to stop to allow me to cross and approach with caution. Too many drivers drive over them without stopping and I don't fancy your chances of getting off scott free if you killed someone because you didn't stop and they stepped onto the crossing.
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A motorist should use caution when approaching a zebra crossing but should not stop if the pedestrian hasn't stepped on the crossing .
It is not the pedestrians right of way.
If you were walking down the pavement and turned suddenly onto the crossing I'd fancy my chances of not being prosecuted if I ran you over and thinking about it now knowing you wouldn't have thanked me even if I had stopped I'd probably reverse over you.
 
straightatthewall said:
The driver has to stop if I'm on the crossing. That could be in the middle or one toe on the road. So you need to be ready to stop to allow me to cross and approach with caution. Too many drivers drive over them without stopping and I don't fancy your chances of getting off scott free if you killed someone because you didn't stop and they stepped onto the crossing.
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What about a ped who crosses most of the way and then decides to take the short cut, basically leaving the ZC? Fair game imo🚙🚑

And don't get me started on the 4x4 Mum's Run's cars parked on a corner so you can't see round. 4 bleedin' times on Sunday I edged out only to reverse back in to the road. I couldn't even see far enough to use the reflections in the parked cars.
 
Junior_BentsPlatformShoes said:
Nob heads that can't stay in their lane going around a big roundabout. Nob heads who stay in a long train in the outside lane on the motorway instead of pulling back in to the middle lane, and forcing people to have to undertake, clearly. Nob heads who call the outside lane 'the fast lane'. Nob heads who sit in the middle lane oblivious to anything going on around them. Nob heads that don't understand merging lanes should act like a zip, and either try to muscle their way in down the outside, or close the gap up on the inside. Nob heads who sit in the outside lane at the start of said two to one sections, and set off 5 seconds after the inside lane has whilst you're sat behind them. Most of my rage involves other road users, as you can see.
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You missed nob heads that approach a wide open roundabout and yet inexplicably stop.
Anyone using a handbrake at lights or roundabouts as it seems to inevitably take them forever to force the super strong arm down again and get frigging moving.
Those that come down a motorway slip road at 30 miles per hour and seem shocked by the fact that the road they’re about to enter is 70
Anyone who clearly doesn’t know what the National speed limit speed sign means and plays it safe at 30mph causing a massive tail back.
Anyone with a don’t hit my car there’s kids on board type stickers on display. I’m confused if they’re a deterrent or just an encouragement?
 
Wizzerboy said:
A motorist should use caution when approaching a zebra crossing but should not stop if the pedestrian hasn't stepped on the crossing .
It is not the pedestrians right of way.
If you were walking down the pavement and turned suddenly onto the crossing I'd fancy my chances of not being prosecuted if I ran you over and thinking about it now knowing you wouldn't have thanked me even if I had stopped I'd probably reverse over you.
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I think that in the new highway code pedestrians have right of way not only on zebra crossings but at road junctions, and the motorist has to give way if it looks,s like the pedestrian is going to cross. Mad I know but I'm fairly sure that is what it now says.
 
mull said:
Maybe your sat nav shouldnt include any motorway driving at all. Walah, problem solved. Motorways arent superhighways these days anyway
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It would solve some of it, bu unfortunately a lot of those afore mentioned nobheads drive on A roads too, eg getting stuck behind people doing 27.6mph in a 40 zone, or ones that don't understand whose right of way it is.
Chunkylad said:
You missed nob heads that approach a wide open roundabout and yet inexplicably stop.
Anyone using a handbrake at lights or roundabouts as it seems to inevitably take them forever to force the super strong arm down again and get frigging moving.
Those that come down a motorway slip road at 30 miles per hour and seem shocked by the fact that the road they’re about to enter is 70
Anyone who clearly doesn’t know what the National speed limit speed sign means and plays it safe at 30mph causing a massive tail back.
Anyone with a don’t hit my car there’s kids on board type stickers on display. I’m confused if they’re a deterrent or just an encouragement?
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Forgot about the nob heads that don't understand equalising their speed to join the motorway, and are oblivious of the carnage they cause as lorries and cars have to change lanes to avoid a pile up. Thanks for reminding me Chunky. I've just remembered the nob heads who feel they have to be within 2 feet of the back of your car so they don't get lost, but also look shocked when you break at lights and have to slam on. Usually women I might add, not boy racers. Soz if I've gone too Jimmy Carr with that one.
 
I don't drive but every sympathy with the o/p. Taking my dog out a few times a day, and if approaching a zebra crossing, I'll wave a car past if I can see it's empty behind. Same with pelican xrossings, don't like to press the button at all if it's pretty clear. Even at junctions with them I can get across both sides of the road at the change of the lights. Pelican crossings massively slow down the traffic flow at junctions. Very noticeable on match days when crossing Whitegate Drive from Knowsley Rd and then Park Rd after that where the tail back can be horrendous.
 
Wizzerboy said:
No it isn't, it's an opportunity for a motorist to invite the pedestrian to cross.
You should always wait for vehicles to stop before stepping onto a zebra crossing.
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Just as cars should wait till the crossing is clear and not setting off once you have walked 1mm past their offside wing during your recreation of the Abbey Road album cover!
 
When driving on the motorway when it's raining, drivers who overtake you but then settle a few yards in front of you, covering your windscreen with their spray. Weird.

When you're trying to get through a green traffic light and you know they're about to change, but the driver in front of you is only doing 15mph. Then he/she puts their foot down to get through the lights on Amber, thus leaving you stuck there.

Drivers at lights in the right line of a two lane carriageway who allow a queue to form behind them before indicating to turn right, thereby delaying anyone in that lane.

Drivers at a junction who insist on there being a 200 metre space before another vehicle is coming, before they're prepared to risk pulling out.

Crap Championship referees, especially if they're driving in front of me.

Bus drivers, why do you always indicate to pull out just as I'm about to drive past you? 😁

Greenall Witley bitter (retro bug bear)
 
Drivers who turn left or right in front of you without indicating.

Feckwits who park on pavements waiting for their carpet crabs coming out of school, especially when car parks are a very short distance away
 
Look, the lights are on green, slow down they might turn red when your 100yards away.

The lights have turned to green, better take the handbrake off, now select gear.

Aghhhhhhhhh
 
Women at supermarket checkouts, eventually packed up, dig into a big bag, pull out a smaller bag, pull out a purse, search around for the correct amount to the penny
 
Matesrates said:
Women at supermarket checkouts, eventually packed up, dig into a big bag, pull out a smaller bag, pull out a purse, search around for the correct amount to the penny
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I know, it's like a big surprise that they have to pay.

I was in a real hurry one day and was behind an old chap at the only checkout open at my local Booths. Same thing, came to pay and dug in every pocket pulling out coins. 2 minutes later I just bought his shopping for him (wasn't much....3/4 quid).

Was I scammed?
 
My bugbear for the last 2 days has been the BBC's PATHETIC presentation of the Winter Olympics.

Yesterday was the women's biathlon. Just as it was getting to the climax they cut away from it completely to discuss fcking curling to death. I could not believe it.

This morning was the men's biathlon. Just as it was coming to a head AGAIN they cut from the most excellent biathlon to discuss bloody curling.

This is the absolute pits. Just because we had a vague hope for a medal the BBC seems to have put ALL resource into discussing this most beige of past times for hour after hour whilst we, the punter miss Winter Olympics blue ribbon events.

All I can say is thank fcuk for Eurosport.
 
fcblackpool said:
What about a ped who crosses most of the way and then decides to take the short cut, basically leaving the ZC? Fair game imo🚙🚑

And don't get me started on the 4x4 Mum's Run's cars parked on a corner so you can't see round. 4 bleedin' times on Sunday I edged out only to reverse back in to the road. I couldn't even see far enough to use the reflections in the parked cars.
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Agree about the ZC half users. They should stick to the crossing
As for ladies on the Mums' run...I understand that the rules of the road don't apply to them.
 
Folk who won't queue with the rest of us ordinary mortals, at double lane lights for example, but then expect to be let back in the queue further up when it turns back to one lane.

A good example is as you come down the slope from the hospital, split the golf course going towards the Model Village. Can't remember when there wasn't a queue of some sort and there's always someone flies down the hill then tries to get back in other side of the lights.
 
There are a huge number of businesses that are fecked when COVID shuffles off it’s mortal coil.

Any single helpline you call……

“unfortunately we are experiencing a high volumes of calls….. and due to covid…”. (which took us by surprise and now we have no staff anymore, but our profits are rising as we now give even worse customer service)

Parasites
 
People who park where they shouldn’t, but put the hazards on cos that makes them exempt.
 
Old people appear to think that Parent and child spaces are actually for them.

Two of the selfish old rats on either side of me last night in Sainsbury's car park as I'm struggling to buckle my little man up. Really pisses me off. Lazy old turds.
 
Willie Mcgrotty said:
Mine, pelican crossings.
Much needed I know because the number of cars on the roads is ever increasing but....
Why can't pedestrians just raise their heads for a second to assess if they can simply cross the road unaided within the next few seconds.
Really pisses me off when the button is pushed as default, the pusher then realises there's no traffic coming their way so cross & then the green man appears & they're already strolling away from the scene of the crime while I'm halted, life passing by.
Young girl yesterday, phone & headphones, pressed, green man, all cars halted, she didn't even notice & was still bloody stood there when the man went red again.
Might all sound petty but I drive for a living and it does my napper in.
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I very often think that myself, but then, very often coming off the cycle path to cross at the crossing without pressing the button some doughnut of a driver then rather than just lift off the accelerator for a second to allow me to cross without impeding traffic that is following decides to speed up; I'm referring to light traffic obviously.
 
Macseasider said:
Old people appear to think that Parent and child spaces are actually for them.

Two of the selfish old rats on either side of me last night in Sainsbury's car park as I'm struggling to buckle my little man up. Really pisses me off. Lazy old turds.
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I always park in them at sainsburys,theres so many of them and are nearer to the door.
 
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