observer Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Well it appears the insurance statistics indicate that women have less accidents than men. They also indicate that the below 25s are as bigger risk as the over 65s, although the grumpies tend to compensate for their defiencies by driving less (no M/Ways or night driving). Basically none of us are as good as we think we are; but some are worse than most - using mobiles, falling asleep, being drunk etc. All contributing to a national annual casualty rate the size of a small Town. So to counter the human factor, technology has come to the rescue; from a black box "spy in the cab" that monitors our driving to the driverless car, which allows "platooning" of vehicles into groups led by one vehicle. So, if it means less death on the roads, are you prepared to accept invasive technology that takes over your driving or invades your privacy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Probably nothing at all with your topic subject matter, however the title poses the question "Who are the worst drivers". Sod the statistics, I firmly believe that you cant categorise by gender, so in my opinion, Van drivers and specifically Royal Mail van drivers, they behave as complete idiot when behind the steering wheel. Latest model to be issued to Royal Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 That a mail van of the future? Bodywork looks a bit near to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 That a mail van of the future? Bodywork looks a bit near to the ground. Driver training vehicle (no number plates) from the Royal Mail Driving Safety Establishment in Essex (RMDSE). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 I think those statistic do not apply to Florida - under 25 are definately high risk for accidents, because they like to text and drive; but over 65 are too. Been hit two times in the last 6 years, both were over 65 and did not notice I was stopped at a red light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Worst drivers. 1) cyclists. ignore red lights ride with dark clothing and no lights wander all over the road/footpath/grass verges have little or no regard for other road users or pedestrians.Insist that all other road users stick to a speed limit that does them the least harm 2) young men with their mates in the car. they tend to want to show off a bit so tend to drive more aggressively than if they are on their own. 3) young women on their own as they tend to take more care when they have a friend in the car as they have to be able to carry on a conversation about corrie/emmerdale/xfactor etc. 4) people using sat nav as they have no idea where they are going and neither has the sat nav but they will doggedly stick by it no matter what it takes them through or where. 5) people on motor bikes as they think that a row of stationary traffic is the best place to try out their slalom techniques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 It used to be young lads. These days it is young females. Slightly off topic, Why is it, that people tend to drive a lot faster in the "coned" single lanes on Knutsford Rd without any thought or consideration to people, cars or animals accessing form a side road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 As you could guess, the stats were given on a prog last night; to which were added a few experiments between groups. But the biggest cause of death and destruction on our roads is human error; so whether it's young boy racers showing off, young girls texting, old folk with slow reactions,lorry drivers watching a film on their lap top, drugs, drunks or sleep problems; what should be done to reduce the death toll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 ban cars from the road!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 How much did that survey cost just to say it was human error. Unless it's an act of nature, then every mishap is down to human error. You can that advice for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 I hope the Post Office van is fitted with a rocket launcher to clear the road in front of speed bumps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 My policy on safe driving is " regard everyone on the road ,including yourself, as a totally incompetent idiot ". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Gerrard and Suarez from Liverpool FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Gerrard and Suarez from Liverpool FC Asp, Drivers not Divers! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 OOOPS!!! Sorry :oops: Dislexia rules KO :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 The stats were based on the details taken by the Police following road accidents; presumably something the insurance companies base their premiums on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 but the stats don't show who caused the accidents..... that'll be the women.... never been in an accident; but seen loads in their rear-view mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Don't think they'll see much Baz, when they're putting make up on and fiddling with their hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoDave Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Not funny - I was given a lift by a (female) teaching colleague years ago. On getting into the Sankey Way traffic, she rotated her driver's mirror and started applying various make-up. I was very close to jumping out and making a run for it, but the traffic was too heavy to open the door! Don't think they'll see much Baz, when they're putting make up on and fiddling with their hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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