Did I save your expensive moho mirror today?

[MR. FUSION]

Well, I certainly think I did, as it appears it was on my side of the road heading towards my expensive moho mirror.......

 

[Andacami]

Blimey, they were in a hurry!

 

[bigwood]

I have found it’s best to be the one to pull in or even stop rather than squeezing through at speed. Not sure if it’s true but I was told the one that’s moving is at fault.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Where did this near miss happen?

 

[Jim]

He gave you plenty of room

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[Nasher]

Not sure what the problem was?

So in answer to your question - no

 

[MR. FUSION]

He gave you plenty of room

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Yes, I was waiting for him to stop & remove his mirror

 

[MR. FUSION]

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Not sure what the problem was?

So in answer to your question - no

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Looked pretty close from where I was sitting

 

[MR. FUSION]

Where did this near miss happen?

The backroad to beyond in Norfolk.

 

[Charlie57]

Wasn't over the white line but should have slowed at least I would have thought, excess speed is just aggressive

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[fat haggis]

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Looked pretty close from where I was sitting

That’s plenty of room up here, tones of room. Nice wide lanes

 

[MR. FUSION]

That’s plenty of room up here, tones of room. Nice wide lanes

I could have hidden in a pot hole up there as well, as he went past......

 

[TinaLes]

He/she wasn't even tooled up for jousting, no Mirrorguards fitted
LES

 

[Decker]

I have found it’s best to be the one to pull in or even stop rather than squeezing through at speed. Not sure if it’s true but I was told the one that’s moving is at fault.

That is correct. It means that the other vehicle hit a stationary object. Not sure if it would help you much in a small altication without witnesses.

 

[IanRJ]

That is correct. It means that the other vehicle hit a stationary object. Not sure if it would help you much in a small altication without witnesses.

That's what dashcams are for!

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[Pausim]

A centre line is only permitted on roads where the carriageway width is 5.5m or more. He appears to be on his side of the line so in theory you should have at least 2.75m on your side.

 

[GAVLAD]

Yes, narrow lane or oncoming vehicle which you think may hit you, always try and stop. If you come to a complete stop and the oncoming vehicle hits you, it is their fault.
This is what I was taught when learning to drive fire engines on my LGV course.
We’ve had situations at work whereby the driver has tried to pull over to the left to avoid an oncoming vehicle and ended up smashing the near side mirror. 9/10 work blames our driver for the damage and on every occasion says that our driver should have come to a complete stop.
We have what’s called a silent witness camera onboard. It was installed to help catch an arsonist at incidents and record the scene upon arrival, but it’s mostly used as a dash cam now. And the occasion of recording conversations for disciplinary action - but that’s another story. (Not me btw)

 

[Charlie57]

Sound advice Gavlad

 

[MC 55 FUN]

From the video it appears that the centre lines are longer than the spaces in between, these are deliberate & are warning of a potential or actual hazard ahead, anyone who is aware of the meaning of the central white line length would take appropriate action & that may include reducing road speed.

Less space = less pace.

 

[MC 55 FUN]

A centre line is only permitted on roads where the carriageway width is 5.5m or more. He appears to be on his side of the line so in theory you should have at least 2.75m on your side.

If, as the video suggests these white lines are longer than the gaps, the lines are not just centre lines but also hazard warning lines.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

Well, I certainly think I did, as it appears it was on my side of the road heading towards my expensive moho mirror.......

You should have taken his wing mirror off, you would have had more support.

 

[Charlie57]

From the video it appears that the centre lines are longer than the spaces in between, these are deliberate & are warning of a potential or actual hazard ahead, anyone who is aware of the meaning of the central white line length would take appropriate action & that may include reducing road speed.

Less space = less pace.

Top marks for knowing what the white lines mean

Short line with long gap: Lane marking or centre line, you can cross these (if safe)

Long line with short gap: Hazard warning you can cross BUT if anything goes wrong possible charge of driving without due care

Continuous line: Do not cross except in certain circumstances to pass a stationary vehicle/obstruction, you may also overtake a moving vehicle moving at 10 mph or less

 

[glenn2926]

Wasn't over the white line but should have slowed at least I would have thought, excess speed is just aggressive

The van doesn’t get any narrower by going slower although quite a few people seem to think it does.

 

[glenn2926]

The approaching vehicle is on its own side of the road so I can’t see a problem.

 

[MC 55 FUN]

Top marks for knowing what the white lines mean

Short line with long gap: Lane marking or centre line, you can cross these (if safe)

Long line with short gap: Hazard warning you can cross BUT if anything goes wrong possible charge of driving without due care

Continuous line: Do not cross except in certain circumstances to pass a stationary vehicle/obstruction, you may also overtake a moving vehicle moving at 10 mph or less

Every safe / competent road user should know the meaning of the length of the central white line, it's scary that many do not.

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[Charlie57]

In my experience most will not slow down unless its absolutely necessary and usually late. As drivers of larger vehicles there is a requirement to be more responsible.

 

[Charlie57]

The approaching vehicle is on its own side of the road so I can’t see a problem.

The gap look like only a couple of feet at the most, speed limit looks like national so any impact would be about 100mph+ thats a lot of trust to put in the other driver! personally I would have stopped can't hit anything when you are stopped!

Be aware if they hit you your No Cliam Bonus will not be affected but your basic premium WILL increase because you were involved in an accident! Not a lot of people know that.

 

[glenn2926]

The gap look like only a couple of feet at the most, speed limit looks like national so any impact would be about 100mph+ thats a lot of trust to put in the other driver! personally I would have stopped can't hit anything when you are stopped!

Why would you have stopped? The on coming vehicle is wholly on its own side of the road. The only reason I can think of stopping would be if I am unable to stay on my side of the road. For example parked vehicles, over hanging trees, cyclists etc. I’m sure any vehicles following you would be really happy at you stopping for no reason. If you cannot drive passed an oncoming vehicle that is wholly on its own side of the road they perhaps it’s time to consider your own driving standards.

 

[glenn2926]

The gap look like only a couple of feet at the most, speed limit looks like national so any impact would be about 100mph+ thats a lot of trust to put in the other driver! personally I would have stopped can't hit anything when you are stopped!

Be aware if they hit you your No Cliam Bonus will not be affected but your basic premium WILL increase because you were involved in an accident! Not a lot of people know that.

How can the oncoming vehicle possibly hit me when it is completely on its own side of the road?

 

[Charlie57]

My qualifications:
DSA ADI, IAM & ROSPA Gold.

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