drivin' in the city
PEDESTRIANS
Then there’s the small matter of suicidal pedestrians who seem to walk out when you least expect it. Some will even do a little token jog to show you they mean business! Yep, they’re going to cross where they want, when they want, so you’d better be ready for ‘em!
Wowee! Sat Navs really are good – plug ‘em in and away you go – what could possibly go wrong? Well quite a lot actually – best take a map as well in case your trusty old Sat Nav decides it’s going to bomb out big style when you need it most!
SAT NAVS IN THE CITY
Don’t let the satnav rush you! Here’s the deal - you’re doing a steady 30 in the outside lane when suddenly the old Sat Nav decides you’re going to move in to the inside and turn off, not just down the road, but RIGHT NOW!!! Yes you’ve got 0.0003 of a second to get across two lanes of busy, angry traffi c. If this happens just ignore it and wait for the next instruction, if you go round again then you’ll know better next time!
And look out for drunken pedestrians if you drive through a city at night – they can do literally anything!
BIKES, BIKES AND MORE BIKES!
Two probs here – motorcyclists can have a nasty habit of overtaking between lanes of slow moving traffi c, so if you’re about to pull out Think Bike! And yes, pedal cyclists have as much right to the road as you do, despite all that lycra, so give them plenty of space and be patient please!!!
NICE AND SMOOTH!
City driving can really make you prone to sudden acceleration and even faster braking. Apart from causing a few surprises for everyone else, it’s also the best way to get through your petrol in the half the time. Drive nice and smooth, practise those silky skills… imagine you’re driving with a pile of CDs on the bonnet … now that’s much better!
STICK TO YOUR LANE!
If you’re not sure where you’re going don’t just keep switching lanes. When you do switch, give yourself plenty of time and indicate nice and early! Keep looking in your mirror and checking your blind spot like you’re on your test!
C“WHEN YOU DRIVE INTO THE AVERAGE CITY THE QHANCES ARE THERE’LL BE SOME WHOPPING CUEUES WAITING FOR YOU. THERE’S ALSO A AHANCE THAT YOU’LL GET OUTRAGEOUSLY LOST
ND ADD AGES TO YOUR JOURNEY”
Don’t cut people up – if you miss your spot then jog on and try again next time! Just remember what goes around comes around!
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