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PeterL

United Kingdom
1729 Posts
Posted - 31/12/2021 :  13:42:47  Show Profile
The Guardian reports here on changes to the Highway Code.

They are designed to improve safety around the slower road users.

Pity they couldn't be extended to vintage cars!!!

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/30/two-in-three-uk-drivers-unaware-of-planned-highway-code-changes

AFM781

United Kingdom
195 Posts
Posted - 31/12/2021 :  19:07:56  Show Profile
I find that modern cars/divers show far more courtesy to me when driving my M type than when I am riding my bicycle.
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Keith Durston

United Kingdom
712 Posts
Posted - 31/12/2021 :  19:14:15  Show Profile
I agree David. The only thing I have to look out for is the fact that most modern drivers have never driven a car with cable brakes and have no idea about overtaking then allowing me the "braking space" I have left in the line of traffic in front of me! I don't think it is rudeness; just a complete lack of understanding about the challenges of driving a vintage car. I think they are usually keen to get a good view of the front of the car in their rear view mirror after overtaking. It's a small price to pay for attracting a lot of interest in "our shared passion".
Keith
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AFM781

United Kingdom
195 Posts
Posted - 01/01/2022 :  10:26:37  Show Profile
Keith, I have placed a large red Alvis triangle on the rear of my Alvis so that the overtaking car knows what make it is rather than them slowing up and trying to read a small radiator badge.

One of the pleasures of living in the Welsh Marches is that with little traffic one does not fall further and further back in a line of traffic whilst leaving cable braking distance each time one is overtaken.
Edited by - AFM781 on 01/01/2022 10:51:24
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