Re: lorries v cars

In article <dh08sa$o2l$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Brimstone says...

> Many motorists feel unable to cope with lorries on motorways, a survey by an
> insurance firm suggests.
>
How? They're fucking slow. THey can't manouvre very quickly. Most
indicate their intentions. They have a lmited speed 14MPH below that of
cars.


> Its survey of 2,098 drivers found 18% rushed to overtake lorries because
> they felt intimidated and 39% felt stressed overtaking HGVs on motorways.
>

> 'Driver anxiety'
>
> Emma Holyer, a spokeswoman for the insurance firm, said: "More than a
> quarter of UK motorists don't like driving in the motorway - and
> encountering large vehicles at high speed simple reinforces this anxiety."
>
What high speeds?


> Mr Howard said "at times" HGV drivers caused frustration which could lead to
> accidents by "doing uphill overtakes lasting two and half miles" causing
> tailbacks in the middle lane.
>
Mr. Howard showing his true colours as a fully paid up MLOC member.

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