bickster Posted September 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2013 That Tony hasn't got here yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 would have been here sooner but you know what it's like trying to get a taxi around these parts ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Taxi drivers' sense of entitlement. Use the indicators, ye bastards. It's a zebra crossin, ye gits. (Not including VT's own, who I'm sure is a stand up citizen, a gentleman, a scholar, and diligently follows the rules of the road). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2013 Taxi drivers' sense of entitlement. Use the indicators, ye bastards. It's a zebra crossin, ye gits. (Not including VT's own, who I'm sure is a stand up citizen, a gentleman, a scholar, and diligently follows the rules of the road).Not having a pop at this post but it reminded me of yet another complaint from a customer today.Her description… "He was in the inside lane and indicating to come out, so I flashed him and let him out, then he had a pop at me for speeding…"So firstly he indicated and pulled out because it was safe to do so, Mrs doesn't know how to drive didn't do any letting out because she doesn't own the road, she is mean't to allow the car to pull out, its not something she grants ITS IN THE HIGHWAY CODE! Secondly, you flashing your lights is also illegal, the driver probably took it completely the wrong way, like you were having a pop at him for pulling out in front of you, when you were clearly speeding (our driver was just on the speed limit at this point I checked), so in his mind he was retaliating to your perceived aggression towards him.As usual two sides to every story but there are a large number of people out there who want to have a pop a taxi drivers for their driving without actually realising it is often the complainees themselves who are intact driving incorrectly.Not all taxi drivers are angels on the road I fully admit, I deal with more than enough complaints from people where I consider the driver to be in the wrong.On the indicating thing, often it is the customer changing their mind last minute that causes this, or people being under the impression that you have to indicate left to pull into the inside lane (YOU DON'T!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I was thinking about taxis earlier. As with 99% of things in this part of the world, there are connotations. If, say, you took taxi from a company based in area X into area Y, citizens of area Y would know you came from area X and then proceed to kick your head in. That is how it used to be, anyway. I was ordering a taxi a few weeks back to go to 'the other side', and mother was absolutely emphatic about ordering a taxi from 'the other sides' taxi company. It's nonsense of course (although, saying that, there are a few companies you best avoid), but for generations of people taxi choice is still political. I suppose there are similar issues in most cities. Still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2013 I suppose there are similar issues in most cities. Still.er no not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (Not including VT's own, who I'm sure is a stand up citizen, a gentleman, a scholar, and diligently follows the rules of the road). And then there is Bicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I was thinking about taxis earlier. As with 99% of things in this part of the world, there are connotations. If, say, you took taxi from a company based in area X into area Y, citizens of area Y would know you came from area X and then proceed to kick your head in. When and where exactly was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2013 I was thinking about taxis earlier. As with 99% of things in this part of the world, there are connotations. If, say, you took taxi from a company based in area X into area Y, citizens of area Y would know you came from area X and then proceed to kick your head in. When and where exactly was this?Northern Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I grew up with a lot of those types of stories - some had elements of truth, most were just nonsense intended to make you stay away from certain places etc. I suppose it doesn't matter if that specifically happened, plenty still cling to the idea that you should take certain taxis into certain areas in case something happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Bianca Gascoigne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted September 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I suppose there are similar issues in most cities. Still. er no not really No, in Liverpool you get your head kicked in wherever you come from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 you flashing your lights is also illegal Oh no it isn't. Tsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Is flashing headlights illegal? Flashing headlights law varies from country and can vary from individual states within a country. In many countries it is illegal to flash oncoming vehicles to warn them of a police speed trap. In the UK however, headlight flashing is not illegal in any form. Although not illegal, headlight flashing used as an aggressive form of driving can intimidate other drivers and has the potential of a prosecution of dangerous driving. Edited September 25, 2013 by Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2013 Surely there must be a nicer hotel than the Sheraton in Madrid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 25, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 25, 2013 Flashing your headlights to warn of an imminent checkpoint/speed trap in Ireland is illegal as it is perverting the course of justice. Flashing them for other reasons is legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Flashing your cock on the motorway is not only dangerous but slightly arousing disturbing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 People who leave their pubic hairs and all sorts of genital dandruff on the toilet seat. **** sake - maybe you don't give a shit about personal hygiene but at least give the seat a quick wipe down with toilet paper before you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The coverage of America's Cup. Nobody gives a shit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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