caution left hand drive (1 Viewer)

[Louis]

I always think that "Baby on board" stickers should be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle concerned. That way the driver gets the accassional reminder (when they are not attended to the mobile phone or other device) of their very important responsibilities to others.

Exactly

 

[jonandshell]

"Show dogs on board" is my pet hate

Just as I was thinking of driving straight into the back of that E Regd Cortina Estate just for the hell of it, quite deliberately, I see the Show Dogs on board sign and realise I can't, I just can't

Mind you "Baby on board" isn't much better

And who bloody cares if there are horses in it either!

 

[Robin McHood]

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I have a LHD sign on mine. I got tired of pulling up square at T junctions before turning left, only to have some ar** hole try to squeeze past me on the left. Also warns following drivers that I may not see them if they get in my offside blind-spot, of course.

Absolutely, and on that subject has anyone got an answer to the problem when the sliproad forces you to take up such an angle at a roundabout that you cant see the traffic on the roundabout, coming out of some petrol stations can put you in this position too. Been thinking of putting a small camera out that side but anyone got a better idea?

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[PeteH]

I followed 2 vans out of Lincoln today both with the above sign on the back what is it for why do i need to know
Neil

OK, so it is there as a courtesy to responsible drivers, and as a caution to those who are less so. It advises that driver of the vehicle in front is NOT in the traditional seat, and may well have extra issues making manoeuvres. Which too may cause (you) some concern?.

Also, having the Sign "if you cannot see my mirrors, I cannot see you" is IMV a sensible reminder to those (many) who are intellectually afflicted (or on the I-Phone texting/ face booking) that the vehicle in front is one that has little or no complete rear view. This is a view subscribed to by most of the Haulage industry, who over the years have suffered most from the STUPIDITY of Motorists and Cyclists attempting to "Undertake", when the HGV driver has to move right to make a left turn without mounting the pavement!.

Having spent some time in the Haulage industry, for my sins, The idiotic behaviour of the "average" Car driver has to be seen to be believed!.

Pete

 

[nelly]

K, so it is there as a courtesy to responsible drivers, and as a caution to those who are less so. It advises that driver of the vehicle in front is NOT in the traditional seat, and may well have extra issues making manoeuvres. Which too may cause (you) some concern?.

Do you think we should have Caution Right hand drive when we drive in Europe I have never seen one

Neil

 

[Louis]

Nah G B sticker is enough

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[tonyidle]

OK, so it is there as a courtesy to responsible drivers, and as a caution to those who are less so. It advises that driver of the vehicle in front is NOT in the traditional seat, and may well have extra issues making manoeuvres. Which too may cause (you) some concern?.

Also, having the Sign "if you cannot see my mirrors, I cannot see you" is IMV a sensible reminder to those (many) who are intellectually afflicted (or on the I-Phone texting/ face booking) that the vehicle in front is one that has little or no complete rear view. This is a view subscribed to by most of the Haulage industry, who over the years have suffered most from the STUPIDITY of Motorists and Cyclists attempting to "Undertake", when the HGV driver has to move right to make a left turn without mounting the pavement!.

Having spent some time in the Haulage industry, for my sins, The idiotic behaviour of the "average" Car driver has to be seen to be believed!.

Pete

There is another view on this: why, with the technology available cheaply, does a HGV have any blind spots at all? Given that HGV are large, heavy, and will be manoeuvred in confined spaces where there are other road users including pedestrians, it seems to me to be common sense to equip them with effective aids for the driver.

This doesn't excuse the behaviour of other motorists that you mentioned but would certainly make the vehicle safer and life a bit easier for the driver.

 

[PeteH]

There is another view on this: why, with the technology available cheaply, does a HGV have any blind spots at all? Given that HGV are large, heavy, and will be manoeuvred in confined spaces where there are other road users including pedestrians, it seems to me to be common sense to equip them with effective aids for the driver.

This doesn't excuse the behaviour of other motorists that you mentioned but would certainly make the vehicle safer and life a bit easier for the driver.

I think you will find that many of the "big" operators of NEWER HGV`s have embraced the type of tech; you advocate, However as with all things, the law does not require it (it is a courtesy not a requirement) and many, especially Owner/Drivers, have enough to prioritise just making a living with margins being squeezed by the need to compete!. So it would be unsurprising to find that smaller operators would be reluctant to invest the capital in such devices. "Cheaply" would equate to several days "profit" for a "one man band".



Pete

 

[Zains Pops]

There is another view on this: why, with the technology available cheaply, does a HGV have any blind spots at all? Given that HGV are large, heavy, and will be manoeuvred in confined spaces where there are other road users including pedestrians, it seems to me to be common sense to equip them with effective aids for the driver.

This doesn't excuse the behaviour of other motorists that you mentioned but would certainly make the vehicle safer and life a bit easier for the driver.

Recently whilst driving in London....ie mainly stationary, I took up the hobby of spotting the cameras on HGV's . A surprising number of trucks are now equipped, with the majority being four axle construction trucks.
Note to self.....get a life and stop this hobby before it takes over my life.

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[TheCaller]

And who bloody cares if there are horses in it either!

Everybody should - but it only helps if you know why they are telling you.

Horses travel standing up & as anyone knows who has walked down a coach aisle when it's moving (or gone to the loo in a motorhome ), that's a fairly unstable position. Horses' legs are also pretty fragile. So anyone transporting horses will take extreme measures to avoid sudden manoeuvring or braking. So their behaviour on the road will not be typical.

I believe some of the more fancy modern horse transporters have some fairly sophisticated support systems, which reduce the problem, but it always pays to give horses a wide berth, even when they are inside a horsebox.

 

[gus-lopez]

And who bloody cares if there are horses in it either!

Or sheep.Used to get plenty of old people deliver sheep to the abbatoir sat in the back of a Ford escort , without seat belts on mind you, & 2 more in the boot.

Horses travel standing up & as anyone knows who has walked down a coach aisle when it's moving (or gone to the loo in a motorhome ), that's a fairly unstable position. Horses' legs are also pretty fragile. So anyone transporting horses will take extreme measures to avoid sudden manoeuvring or braking. So their behaviour on the road will not be typical.

I believe some of the more fancy modern horse transporters have some fairly sophisticated support systems, which reduce the problem, but it always pays to give horses a wide berth, even when they are inside a horsebox.

Try explaining that to most half-witted Spaniards that tow horse boxes.Many should be put down to give the horses a chance.

 

[MR. FUSION]

I like the idea of one that says "Caution: the crumple zone is my lavatory". But I haven't plucked up the courage yet.

I used to have the landy advisory sign....'caution YOU are my crumple zone' and with 3 tons of double chassis disco thats no lie

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[jonandshell]

Everybody should - but it only helps if you know why they are telling you.

Horses travel standing up & as anyone knows who has walked down a coach aisle when it's moving (or gone to the loo in a motorhome ), that's a fairly unstable position. Horses' legs are also pretty fragile. So anyone transporting horses will take extreme measures to avoid sudden manoeuvring or braking. So their behaviour on the road will not be typical.

I believe some of the more fancy modern horse transporters have some fairly sophisticated support systems, which reduce the problem, but it always pays to give horses a wide berth, even when they are inside a horsebox.

But it still has nothing to do with anyone but the driver transporting the said horses.
He will be the one driving to suit his, hopefully, safely secured load, not everyone else.

His choice to transport those horses, which incidentally are quite capable of trotting to their destination without a horsebox, should not encumbered a burden on other road users.

#Banhorseboxes

 

[TheCaller]

But it still has nothing to do with anyone but the driver transporting the said horses.

Personally, I find it useful to be given advance notice of the likely behaviour of other road users.

For example:
Horses - I will drive like your granny & will run a red light rather than brake suddenly.
Trilby in a Volvo - I will drive like your granny & probably won't even see the red light.
Baby on board - I may be somewhat distracted.
Show dogs in transit - This sign conveys no useful information. Neither will any other sign or signal from this vehicle.

 

[GAVLAD]

My wife bought a baby on board when we had our little treasure. 2-3yrs on and she (baby) became 'Damon' and rips the sign down and tosses it at the head of whoever is driving, - along with her shoes, bottle and anything else she gets her hands on!
I now think that the sign isn't there to remind tail-enders to back off, it's there to forewarn drivers like the beware of the dog sign on the gate for the postman!

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[Celtic Ramblers]

We have a caution Left hand Drive sign, it is good protocol on the road and I thought it shows a caring driver. Right hand drives need to know that we are on the left side and so its harder to see traffic behind.

 

[ColtheCamper]

Saw a great bumper sticker in the States. It read "You keep honkin' ...... I'm reloading !".......

 

[Bulleteer]

If you need to ask that question, then the answer doesn't really matter!

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[Rob Turner]

We have a caution Left hand Drive sign, it is good protocol on the road and I thought it shows a caring driver. Right hand drives need to know that we are on the left side and so its harder to see traffic behind.

Why is it harder to see traffic behind if you're lhd?? My van is on the left and I see no difference, it still has two mirrors!
The only problem I find is on some roundabouts but I've got a window behind the passenger seat so this isn't a huge issue.

 

[nelly]

If you need to ask that question, then the answer doesn't really matter!

Love to know what this means

Neil

 

[The Old Man]

In the dim and distant past they also said ' no hand signals '

Anybody remember when hand signals were dropped from the driving test?

I still see lots of hand signals from drivers!

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[gus-lopez]

Love to know what this means

Neil

Same as " if you need to ask price you can't afford it "

 

[nelly]

Same as " if you need to ask price you can't afford it "

Still lost

Neil

 

[gus-lopez]

If you need to ask why a left hand drive vehicle sports a "LHD" sticker when in a RHD country then it is worrying basically. that is what I believe the poster was stating.

All the answers have been given earlier in the thread. The instant you see a lhd sticker in the UK your mind should start running through all the things that the driver cannot do/see that a rhd vehicle can.

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[nelly]

The instant you see a lhd sticker in the UK your mind should start running through all the things that the driver cannot do/see that a rhd vehicle can.

Been told many times on this forum that it makes no difference if you buy a LHD. I think it is more worrying that you need a sticker to be careful on the road

Neil

 

[gus-lopez]

Been told many times on this forum that it makes no difference if you buy a LHD. I think it is more worrying that you need a sticker to be careful on the road

Neil

I used to drive lhd cars in the UK 40 years ago. I have no problem with lhd nor does it cause me any problems when in the Uk. I do not have a sign as I assume the muppets can tell from the foreign plates that it is lhd , but I can understand people that do feel the need to enlighten some of the brain dead ones that appear to have licences now.

 

[B-well]

LHD Hymer have sticker Grey waste open, can see the vehicles behind at safe distance. gives us all a sporting chance.

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[John Culiy]

I still use hand signals mainly the two fingered kind

 

[OG1]

We drove from Dover to Stevenage in September never saw on police car. Has the law changed when towing a caravan you do not need to have a rear number plate or only if you are No fixed Abode.

 

[Louis]

We drove from Dover to Stevenage in September never saw on police car. Has the law changed when towing a caravan you do not need to have a rear numbered plate or only if you are No fixed Abode.

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