Beeps Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Will I ever get used to the Aussie's driving so close to my backside? The driving I have seen so far is scary and funny in a strange way! Can't imagine how they would cope with a manual car! He-he!:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hmmm I've had people up my backside (whilst driving of course :laugh:)and it does'nt bother me.It does'nt mean I drive any faster.I don't get off on speeding tickets!!If I have to suddenly brake,and they go into the back of me,its not my fault! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I tend to slow right down when they do this. As soon as they back off I put my foot down again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 .......I learnt to drive here.........so used to it..... .......but I leave a big space in front.... .......often filled in by other cars though..... ........I tend to not look in the rear view when this happens...... ..........visions of being run into.......and have been....! .........though did come unstuck when it was police with flashing lights..... .........pulled over when I heard the sirens...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeps Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 .......I learnt to drive here.........so used to it............but I leave a big space in front.... .......often filled in by other cars though..... ........I tend to not look in the rear view when this happens...... ..........visions of being run into.......and have been....! .........though did come unstuck when it was police with flashing lights..... .........pulled over when I heard the sirens...... Not used to Seeing speeding up to Cars Breaking! Just can't explain! Äussie Driving is Bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsQuine Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 When this happens to me I flick my headlights on for about 30 seconds, this puts your rear lights on, and from behind it looks like you are braking! Car behind you will brake, you don't lose any speed obviously because you didn't slow down My dad drove a lorry in the UK and they would use this trick on a daily basis because cars would be driving way to close behind them! It's not just an Aussie problem, the UK is just as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 My wife had someone right behind her the other day. The car in fronts bonnet flew up, causing her to make an emergency stop. The car behind her had swerved into the next lane which was free luckily. There was no way they would have avoided my wife otherwise. You have to be prepared for anything. When I have a tail gater I just slow down and pull over. If I'm not in a position to pull over, then I put on my fog lights and slow down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Plenty of people tailgate in Surrey. And they mostly drive German cars, don't know the reason, just a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 There are many areas where the Australian driving rules are different - for example who has priority when two lanes merge. I wonder how many expert driving poms bother to read them - ever - before proclaiming Australian drivers as bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Will I ever get used to the Aussie's driving so close to my backside? The driving I have seen so far is scary and funny in a strange way! Can't imagine how they would cope with a manual car! He-he!:jiggy: .???? There are plenty of manual drivers in Aus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Fabricator Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have to say that from what I have experienced you take your life in your hands on Aussie roads, it a bit like the wacky races, loads of under taking, lane jumping I could go on, think the trick is to be so aware of everything around you, either that or get in one lane and stay there......... The other thing I have found, every day when listening to the radio, the amount of crashes / road accidents, is something else, there at last 5 by 8am, it mad, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booma Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 There are many areas where the Australian driving rules are different - for example who has priority when two lanes merge. I wonder how many expert driving poms bother to read them - ever - before proclaiming Australian drivers as bad? my ozzie husband sent me for driving lessons. said i was driving to the wrong countries driving rules and that i was dangerous. i was pretty insulted until I had a lesson and the instructor told me all the little things i was doing wrong that could of caused a accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Gee, it must be at least a month since a thread about Australian driving has been evident.......oh well I guess it gives a fair percentage of you poms something else to whinge about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 It is all part of acclimatising, so get used to it. We are not going to change any time soon. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Will I ever get used to the Aussie's driving so close to my backside? The driving I have seen so far is scary and funny in a strange way! Can't imagine how they would cope with a manual car! He-he!:jiggy: How do you know they're Aussies? :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Never noticed much difference when we were over in UK. It all depends on people's individual comfort zone whether they drive close or not. Hanging back is great in heavy traffic as you then get to hang back further and further lol as every man and his dog jump into the lane without indicating. People udercut because people who are turning right in 200 km time tend to get in lane early have you not worked that out. Merging who merges, drive in wink and hope. If you are in front and hit from behind its their problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlhall Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Will I ever get used to the Aussie's driving so close to my backside? The driving I have seen so far is scary and funny in a strange way! Can't imagine how they would cope with a manual car! He-he!:jiggy: Strange statement, why do you think Aussies dont drive manual cars? I am also amazed that people can tell the nationality of a motorist by glancing at them when driving. if they dont like their driving style then they must be Australian and if they drive "OK" they must be British. Oh well once this thread ends it will be at least two weeks before someone else complains about the driving standards..... With any luck we will make it to new year without another driving thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 ........I have three sons......only one born here so the Aussie....... ........they all learned to drive here ....... .........and not a lot of difference......:dull: ..........I don't think it's usually your nationality...... ..........it's what your used to...... ..........all countries have their idiosyncrasies to driving..... ...........in Tehran they drove on the pavement and pedestrians had to move.....:shocked: ..........so I guess it's just getting used to the.....how..... ...........and adapting your learned habits accordingly..........ime...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 How do you know they're Aussies? :biggrin: I was going to say the same thing. In some Northern suburbs there are upwards of 25% British so you stand quite a high chance that they aren't Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I wish they would flash their lights when letting you go. Usually ends in some kind of Mexican stand off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsQuine Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I wish they would flash their lights when letting you go. Usually ends in some kind of Mexican stand off. That unfortunately could lead to even more confusion, different countries, different rules! In Scotland if someone flashed their lights at a junction it would mean that they are letting you in/you can go first. In Singapore, the same light flashing means that the car flashing their lights are telling you that they are going to go first so you DO NOT move! Perhaps if it was mandatory for all immigrants arriving in a new country to take a 3 month driving course there wouldn't be so many moans and groans about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathead Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Perhaps if it was mandatory for all immigrants arriving in a new country to take a 3 month driving course there wouldn't be so many moans and groans about it? Do you mean so that they can learn to drive badly as well? Otherwise it would make more sense if the locals actually went on a driving course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I was going to say the same thing. In some Northern suburbs there are upwards of 25% British so you stand quite a high chance that they aren't Australian. I see bad driving here, and now with your post, I've worked it out. The bad drivers everyone complains about in Aus must be the poms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I wish they would flash their lights when letting you go. Usually ends in some kind of Mexican stand off. I actually think flashing you lights is stupid and dangerous. Especially in the winter months, the amount of times it's happened to me when te car is only 5-10m away and you are temporarily blinded by the high beam. If I see a gap and can get in or through then I will make my own mind up thanks, I don't need anyone to be telling me when and where I can fit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsQuine Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Do you mean so that they can learn to drive badly as well? Otherwise it would make more sense if the locals actually went on a driving course Unfortunately your quote could also relate to those still living in the UK, there are just as many bad drivers who could benefit from going on a driving course as there as in any other country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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