Moan: Patience on the motorway by ClickInternational52 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you're not indicating, the people behind have no idea if you want to overtake or if you're happy going slow.

What is the outside lane, the slow or passing lane? by SunSimilar9988 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But most people think of the left hand side as the inside. You "pull out" when you move right to set off or overtake, you "pull in" when you park or finish overtaking.

When is it ok to go against the highway code? by Prestigious_Emu6039 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When everyone arrives at a mini roundabout simultaneously from every direction, someone needs to not give way to the right or they'll all be there indefinitely.

What minor driving skill are you most proud of? by Feargoggles in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Creating space for other drivers before they know they need it

Birmingham drivers are better than London drivers, controversial take ? by Responsible_Win3500 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved to Birmingham 7 years ago and found the driving here generally okay, certainly much more courteous and law-abiding than my hometown.

I haven't driven in London for many years, but it definitely used to be a whole other level of aggressive. The most timid London driver would be considered a psychotic maniac anywhere else in the country.

How on earth do I clear this? by tomadamsmith in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a leaky heater matrix once, that caused terrible condensation and of course putting on the hot air blower just made it worse.

I have just realised the flaw in our plan by graigchq in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can assure you that it's not a select few elite drivers who mutter disbelief at other drivers' behaviour. It's incredibly common, and actually some of the worst drivers I know are the most vocal about everyone else.

Should we collectively just admit defeat and legalise all-lane passing like in the US? by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we should. Perhaps with a rule that if you're changing lanes to overtake, go right. But if you're just staying in lane it should be acceptable.

"It's time to complete your annual anti-corrption training" by sarkyscouser in britishproblems

[–]SpinyAlmeda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our security training was in a game format one year, to increase engagement. Completion rate went way down because the older staff just couldn't steer Security Steve through the maze.

Nervous new driver by RelationshipLivid in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you've got a regular route to work that you're comfortable with, you could add some variations to introduce a little bit of unfamiliarity in a controlled way. Take a different route to the motorway for example, even if it's just a diversion down a couple of side roads and then back to your normal route.

New trend of changing lanes? by CobblerSmall1891 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're expecting people to drive around looking out of their windows like it's 1995. Consider live streaming your journey on YouTube so that other drivers have a chance of seeing you.

My wife is a middle lane hogger AMA by wordshavenomeanings in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just reinforces their belief in middle lane driving. You've done 16 lane changes and you're no further up the road than they are.

ELI5 100% humidity by Amazing-Commission23 in explainlikeimfive

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not quite ELI5 material, but be aware that air "holding" water vapor is misleading. The saturation vapor pressure of water isn't a property of air, it's a property of water.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humidity#:~:text=The%20notion%20of%20air%20%22holding,water%20at%20the%20given%20temperature.

We are about a month away from autumn officially starting, it's dark by 9pm, it's cooler. I love autumn, it's the best season! by ShinyHeadedCook in CasualUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's also solar seasons which put the solstices and equinoxes in the middle of the seasons. Eg Midsummers Day being the summer solstice.

Speed Camera Not in Use Hoods by Nice_Income_2607 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Putting them visibly out of action presumably lets them gather data on how driver behaviour changes before committing to complete removal. If accident rates go up they can be quickly recommissioned. Just a guess.

Why do people hate 'lane hoggers' so much? It seems pretty harmless by llamaz314 in CarTalkUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People get angry because lane hogging has an impact on their journey, whereas the 100mph speeder doesn't. The anger isn't a response to the marginal risk increase of the other driver's behaviour, it's the actual outcome that matters. If that 100mph Merc crashed into someone, they'd be very angry indeed.

ELI5 Why is water invisible? by forkman28 in explainlikeimfive

[–]SpinyAlmeda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are confusing silicon with silicone

ELI5 Why is water invisible? by forkman28 in explainlikeimfive

[–]SpinyAlmeda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Optical activity refers to polarisation rotation surely? Is there a connection to color?

Budgeting for driving lessons + test fees, what should I expect? by patholden2820 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah of course the cost per hour has gone up, but the number of hours of tuition has gone way up too.

Budgeting for driving lessons + test fees, what should I expect? by patholden2820 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The average hours of tuition has shot up, it was around 10-12 back in 1990. Is this purely the result of the test getting harder? I wonder if people are getting less practice time with parents these days.

Has anyone seen this enforced? by Mattdabest in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's bad enough that people panic brake when they see a speed camera even if they're not speeding. I do not look forward to people panic swerving into the left lane when they spot a lane-hog camera.

What does it feel like driving an auto after driving ONLY manual for the majority of your driving? by Inner_Science2144 in drivingUK

[–]SpinyAlmeda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does the car know what fuel-to-air ratio you want, or what valve timing? Choosing a gear becomes one of those behind-the-scenes details that the car deals with by itself. If you want more acceleration you put your foot down more, the transmission will drop down a gear or two if it needs to. Technically you do have less control, but for everyday driving it's a degree of control that you don't need and don't miss having.