Fjool Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 For you to tell me that I was too close to the car in front, when I know for a fact that I was not, is frankly ridiculous. Actually, what I think is ridiculous is that people are arguing over a scenario which might or might not have happened, perhaps exactly as you describe, perhaps quite different. Who knows? Not me anyway. The point Inky is trying to make is that, had you hit the car in front, then you (definitely) would have been responsible because you were driving too closely. Since you didn't hit them, then you were obviously far enough back. No problem. The important thing here is that should a driver need, for whatever reason, to make an emergency stop (rabbit, child, stroke, etc) then they are going to have to rely on the drivers behind to be at a safe distance. Claiming that someone is in the wrong because they made an emergency stop is flawed. You may argue that the stop, in this case, was unnecessary but that doesn't absolve one of the responsibility from maintaining a safe distance. If you had collided, the law is quite clear on this point, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFusion Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Dude, nearly means not quite remember..... Nederlander is obviously a good driver because he managed to avoid hitting the Idiot in front who did an emergency stop for a rabbit now stop winding da poor chap up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Maybe Inky was there... between nederlander and the bunny in question The fact nederlander didn't go in to the back of the other car shows they weren't too close. Case closed guv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nederlander Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ha ha, was it you? As I have said, I wasn't expecting it, as I could see that the road was clear! If I had been that close then I would have gone past - as the road was clear! I was indeed paying attention. Had I not reacted then there could well have been a collision. Also, I think you have over-reacted to my original use of the word "nearly". You have clearly conjured up an image in your head of my car stopping milimeters away from theirs. Perhaps that is my fault, what I should have said was that as a result of this persons unreasonable braking, it could have been possible that an acciedent may have occured, however I was far enough away and reacted well enough to avoid such a situation and stopped a safe distance behind said nature lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Inky Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 You have clearly conjured up an image in your head of my car stopping milimeters away from theirs. Perhaps that is my fault, what I should have said was that as a result of this persons unreasonable braking, it could have been possible that an acciedent may have occured, however I was far enough away and reacted well enough to avoid such a situation and stopped a safe distance behind said nature lover.So what are you complaining about, then ? The fact you got delayed by a few seconds ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ha ha, was it you? As I have said, I wasn't expecting it, as I could see that the road was clear! If I had been that close then I would have gone past - as the road was clear! I was indeed paying attention. Had I not reacted then there could well have been a collision. Also, I think you have over-reacted to my original use of the word "nearly". You have clearly conjured up an image in your head of my car stopping milimeters away from theirs. Perhaps that is my fault, what I should have said was that as a result of this persons unreasonable braking, it could have been possible that an acciedent may have occured, however I was far enough away and reacted well enough to avoid such a situation and stopped a safe distance behind said nature lover.so you slamed on your brakes. who knows a passing bunny could have run into you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nederlander Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 You have clearly conjured up an image in your head of my car stopping milimeters away from theirs. Perhaps that is my fault, what I should have said was that as a result of this persons unreasonable braking, it could have been possible that an acciedent may have occured, however I was far enough away and reacted well enough to avoid such a situation and stopped a safe distance behind said nature lover.So what are you complaining about, then ? The fact you got delayed by a few seconds ? No, my point was that I felt the driver in front could have caused an acciedent, all for the sake of a rabbit. Look, this has gone too far, for too long, can't be bothered anymore. You are clearly looking for an arguement, go find it somewhere else! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 What you're basically saying is that, as you were driving a safe distance behind someone, they stopped suddenly. You did too. Nobody was hurt and no damage caused. They might not have 'needed' to, but it was obviously safe to do so. I can't see the Shetland Times holding the front page for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl.hughson Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think what nederlander was saying was that there was an unneccesary emergency stop made by the said driver and that he had had a lucky escape. This thread was orignally made as a rant thread, so let them rant. You're questions Inky are just taking nederlanders post out of all proportions. As for bad drivers, I was nearly squished by a bus when I was on the knab roundabout, going right to Knab, bus came up from street. Although I was already on the roundabout he still kept coming on!! Yipes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Inky Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 No, my point was that I felt the driver in front could have caused an acciedent, all for the sake of a rabbit.So why did you claim you nearly crashed into the back of the other driver ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nederlander Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Essentialy Fjool, that is what happened! But as Cheyrl says, it was a rant, and at no point did I suggest it was news worthy! Didn't realise I was goin to get taken to task over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 so it was your fault then. throwing yourself in front of a bus. please be careful busses are rare up here (unlike fluffy bunnies). i may have to get the RSPB onto you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl.hughson Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 paulb have you got a problem with me since you've been on my case? If so please leave me a pm and keep it off the forums. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 But as Cheyrl says, it was a rant, and at no point did I suggest it was news worthy! You're right, and perfectly entitled to rant. Go for it! However, there are others who who have been ranting about tailgating. And, from your original post, you must admit that it does give the impression that you almost hit the other car! Rant away; it's all supposed to be good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmie Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Always try and avoid running into the vehicle in front. If you hit them you will always be wrong. They may have to stop for a variety of reasons , it could be to avoid hitting a rabbit or a bairn. The may have stop and peel a banana for the monkey. Always drive far enough behind that you can stop in a safe distance. There's rarely any justification in pushing it in Shetland. You're a long time dead. Take it easy, go with the flow. You run into someone in front and YOU are in the wrong , always, no excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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