View Full Version : why vans, just why
luke_chapman
13-03-12, 12:15 AM
TBH i am kind of amazed that some truck drivers are so blind, can they like, take their blindfolds off their frickin eyes -.-
Not a rant against vans but trucks then? I assume a trucker has upset you somehow? If you want to upset a trucker call him a van driver ;D
Generally I find truck drivers pretty good - provided I ensure they can always see me. It's the old thing with a truck - if you can't see their mirrors, then they can't see you. Not to mention it's a big old weight to get rolling and a lot of momentum to stop so they can get pissy if you get in their way. Having said that, like any group they are not all perfect :D
Van drivers? different kettle of fish :P
So what happened?
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First rule of defensive riding.... assume all other road users are out to kill you....
I like my van, it carries my bikes around for me :)
I like my van and being a biker I always drive it with respect and consideration for other road users Especially Bikers !!!
wiltshire builders
13-03-12, 02:27 PM
Well are you going to tell us 'why' then or what?
Geordie Stu
13-03-12, 07:05 PM
On my way to Cardiff along the A46. 3 wagons all the drivers using mobiles >:(
On my way to Cardiff along the A46. 3 wagons all the drivers using mobiles >:(
Plenty of any sort of driver doing the same on any road. Of course you can't tell if a biker is using his blue tooth or not inside his helmet... ::)
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luke_chapman
13-03-12, 11:52 PM
i meant a van soz, i was driving in a bus lane alongside a tipper van and a turning came up on the left. didnt even indicate just pulled straight across and smacked into me. i cant believe there was no damage to me or the bike except for a couple of scratches.
Phew, lucky you only had scratches :o
As has been said before - assume everyone is out to get you until proven otherwise and don't forget - I know you are allowed - but driver would have glanced in mirror for a bus and a bike is a lot smaller to see.
Take care out there :)
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wiltshire builders
14-03-12, 11:26 AM
You were lucky there. same thing happened to a mate, broken leg, dislocated shoulder and a wrecked RSV mille factory. Never ride alongside another vehicle, get past and get seen asap. Bus lanes are a nightmare. Glad you're ok.
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