robroy:
, cut in on me after (almost) overtaking me
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Question⌠What is the recognised method of telling another driver that no your not happy with them pulling in in front of you at the point they put their left indicator on?
stu675:
robroy:
, cut in on me after (almost.
Question⌠What is the recognised method of telling another driver that no your not happy with them pulling in in front of you at the point they put their left indicator on?
Is that a genuine question, or are you being a tad facetious towards my comment here? : 
There ainât a recognised method as such, as you probably know,.and there should not be a one anyhow âŚseeing as we are all supposed to be âprofessionalsâ nowadays with the advent of the DCPCâŚaye right.
Iâve been in this job long enough to remember the days when 99.9% of drivers just waited for a flash telling him the other driver was happy with him pulling in,.because the same 99.9% flashed you in !
It was a system that worked for generations, but along came the smart arses saying âI donât NEED flashed in meâ âŚnewsflash MOST of us donât NEED it,.but it prevents the one aspect of modern trucking that absolutely boils my urine, plus itâs all about empathy and courtesy, and helps those who DO need it, and prevents pricks like Mr Tynesideglass â â â â â â â off the likes of me,.and causing potential â â â â ups.
I know the flashing in debate on here is a bit over done,.but this example of â â â â poor driving is getting more and more common and needs to stop.
I need a lie down now 
Btw it has not passed me by that the literal and technical answer to your question isâŚA flash of headlamps to let him know you are there according to.Highway Code,âŚwhich compromises the age old flashing in system devised by old time driversâŚsorry I did not fall into your trap. 
There was no trap, just a genuine question.
Speed limitersâŚ
Increased the percentage chance of having your front corner torn off almost overnight.
stu675:
There was no trap, just a genuine question.
Ok mateâŚsorry, I thought you were trying to catch me outâŚjust ignore me.
Thanks for your replies.
I am coming out as a lorry driver who feels like a steering wheel attendant due to inexperience and imposter syndrome I want to learn to do the job right and it is such a steep learning curve, especially when you cab and yard hop, hence feeling like a SWA most of the time. It is reassuring that it is not about experience but attitude. I only ever come across SWAs on the road, never in a yard. The empathy and courtesy thing is alive and well in the yard I find, with experienced drivers being genuinely helpful without being patronizing, acknowledging that everyone has to learn, as if remembering their own steep learning curve even if it was years ago. A bit like on here actually
When overtaking, I always employ the counting method in case I donât get flashed in - count how long it takes for my nose to pass the whole length of the lorry, pause, then count the same number again before I even think of indicating left. I would say 7 times out of 10 I get a flash in just as I am approaching the end of my count. Those small signals of empathy really do make my day.
I was driving a lorry the other day with rolled up straps in the footwell but hook in. While I was unwinding it to get the hook out, because I didnât want to kill the forkie when I flung it over the load, I asked another driver why anyone would do that (in case Iâm doing it wrong winding it hook out) and he said âthey shouldnât, itâs dangerousâ. Note to self: I really must believe in myself more. As a fellow newbie I knew straightaway that Stuâs last question was a genuine one!
^^^^^
You definitely sound like a proper driver to me with that attitude.
the nodding donkey:
Sidevalve:
the nodding donkey:
Sidevalve:
Add to that; any dodgy or damaged straps and ratchets replaced when you get back instead of being hidden away for the next driver to find when heâs 20 miles from the yard doing a collection.A truly professional driver would check the equipment before leaving the yard.
Must be amazing to be as perfect as you.
It is a burden, but I have to carry it.
Well at least it would be strapped down properly. Do please tell me though; would you really unwind every strap and check it, then wind it up again? I donât think so; as usual youâre just trying for a bit of one-upmanship.
driveress:
Thanks for your replies.I am coming out as a lorry driver who feels like a steering wheel attendant due to inexperience and imposter syndrome
When overtaking, I always employ the counting method in case I donât get flashed in - count how long it takes for my nose to pass the whole length of the lorry, pause, then count the same number again before I even think of indicating left. I would say 7 times out of 10 I get a flash in just as I am approaching the end of my count. Those small signals of empathy really do make my day.
I was driving a lorry the other day with rolled up straps in the footwell but hook in. While I was unwinding it to get the hook out, because I didnât want to kill the forkie when I flung it over the load, I asked another driver why anyone would do that (in case Iâm doing it wrong winding it hook out) and he said âthey shouldnât, itâs dangerousâ. Note to self: I really must believe in myself more. As a fellow newbie I knew straightaway that Stuâs last question was a genuine one!
The two statements Iâve highlighted are what makes a big difference between a SWA and a Driver , nobody ever really feels like a driver - theres always more to learn , sounds to me like your doing OK âdriverâ
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Drivers would contually let it roll as I was almost past. I would always hit my retarder for a split second when it was me being overtaken. I still do on a flat when I see they have a huge queue behind them. But now when going down hill I think â â â â em, no one does it for me, Iâm fed up with being the courteous one .
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No idea what above post has to do with lorry driver v steering wheel attendant.
But Iâd agree on buying a strap rewinder think mine was basic plastic one cost about ,ÂŁ8 is best thing ever bought esp if your using a lot of straps which we all should be using anyway
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They are brilliant, wonât be without one now, and they save getting pain in the wrist joints.
why sink to their level. 99% of the time you dont need to touch the brakes or retarder just lift off. it lets them past and they can carry on with their stress laden miserable lives while you get on safe in the knowledge you did your bit.
retaliating only stresses you out and makes the situation worse.
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