Highway Code changes

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by DJ123

- Lack of planning ahead/being in the correct lane ahead of time. EG If you're going to turn right at the roundabout in 100 yards, at the traffic lights get into the right hand lane . . . . don't go into the left lane and try to cut across in the last 20 yards.

I think you'll find that in the new highway code, "Get in lane early" has been replaced with "Drive like a **** and push in at the front of the queue every time. Then get really p1$$y when nobody will let you in."

[DJ123]

Originally Posted by keith_d

I think you'll find that in the new highway code, "Get in lane early" has been replaced with "Drive like a **** and push in at the front of the queue every time. Then get really p1$$y when nobody will let you in."

That's been happening for years - more so since the rise of the SUV . . . . .

[Sir Trev]

Originally Posted by DJ123

... more so since the rise of the SUV . . . . .

I cannot see the attraction, except maybe the slightly elevated driving position. Bigger and heavier so in theory less efficient, uses more resources to make so less sustainable and, in my opinion, they're vulgar "look at me, I can't afford this but I've taken out a PCP deal" statements for people who love to follow trends.

[DJ123]

The elevated driving position & the big mirrors would be great, for drivers who utilise them to their advantage. However, it is simply a fashion statement for those who buy them. Most are a reverse Tardis - giant on the outside, and very little room on the inside as a trade off. Lose-Lose. Well worth 10k a year on PCP

[daktulos]

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

I cannot see the attraction, except maybe the slightly elevated driving position. Bigger and heavier so in theory less efficient, uses more resources to make so less sustainable and, in my opinion, they're vulgar "look at me, I can't afford this but I've taken out a PCP deal" statements for people who love to follow trends.

I used to own (many years ago) a Toyota RAV4, the old three-door version which had a tiny boot - but with the back seats down had enough space. I used to dive at the time, and being able to load equipment in flat (there was no lip to the boot) was really useful.

Being four-wheel drive and having large tyres made such a difference in bad weather. The first time it snowed heavily after selling it was a major shock.

The higher driving position was nice, but really no big thing.