These rants are not really rants.
They are all based on real events, and incidents which could escalate and put people at risk. So as well as my own chance to voice the issues which affect many of us daily, I will try and offer advice and support.
Not really a Rant #1
While driving on the dual carriageway, an overtaking vehicle pulls in early and doesn't leave a safe gap between itself and you. This puts both vehicles, and following traffic, at risk if the front vehicle needs to brake suddenly.
This leaves you, in the vehicle behind with an unsafe gap in front.
From a coaching perspective this can be daunting for students, especially first trips on the dual carriageway, although it does provide an excellent example of what not to do!
Remedy: Check your mirrors, ensuring any cars behind you are not too close, and reduce your speed, letting your 2 second rule gap build up, before building your speed back up.
To the driver of the car who pulled in too early: Try spotting the headlights of the vehicle you have overtaken, in your rearview mirror, this should give you a bigger, safer gap before pulling in, and in poor weather conditions leave it even longer before moving back in to increase the gap and keep everyone safer!
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