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Near miss....again!

Post by AlanW » 30 Jul 2016 22:34

"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"

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Post by CakeStop » 31 Jul 2016 14:09

Oh dear :(

You'll need to moderate your language now it's all on camera ;)
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Post by Ian » 31 Jul 2016 15:50

Unfortunately Alan I've got tons of clips and tales of near misses riding in to B'ham most days.

It has to be said that the standard of driving, respect for others road users and general care & attention is sadly poor.

It seems that a lot of car drivers only see what's at the end of their bonnet and think that its their bit of the road and on one else.

I think its down to many car drivers have been brought up being ferried around in a car from schools days to work and never experienced riding on a road.

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Post by AlanW » 31 Jul 2016 18:14

CakeStop wrote: You'll need to moderate your language now it's all on camera ;)
I know, sorry 😶

In truth I didn't know that I had even shouted let alone swore till I played it back, but if does make me smile with the gap in between the two lots of swearing. 😂
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Post by CakeStop » 31 Jul 2016 18:28

Just don't let this stuff eat you up Al.
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Post by Tim » 03 Sep 2016 07:46

Good point Steve. I found when I first got a camera you notice all the near misses way more, I now do my best to just hit record and forget and only download good rides/clips.

Or you could try and beat this guys footage collated from last three years

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vlRQaJTOS ... e=youtu.be

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi ... st-9573502
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Post by Tim » 27 Sep 2016 12:45

All the info you need on reporting with online reporting 'being planned'

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