tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post8603751922267149864..comments2023-08-22T07:18:07.555-07:00Comments on Princess Scooterpie - A Motorcycle Diva who likes to moto wander & write about it.: Stupid things I see car driver's do when I am riding my bike to workDar http://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-8681229869909908322012-11-03T14:18:09.342-07:002012-11-03T14:18:09.342-07:00Dar, one thing I've noticed is that I am far m...Dar, one thing I've noticed is that I am far more attentive since I've been riding. I've also noticed that when you see a driver doing one stupid thing, the odds are that more stupid moves are sure to follow. Keep your eyes peeled and stay safe.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-18783663440027606402012-11-02T09:43:03.033-07:002012-11-02T09:43:03.033-07:00Well said dar. It is amazing what we see on the r...Well said dar. It is amazing what we see on the roads. <br /><br />People seem to be oblivious and that is when they get dangerous.<br /><br />And most don't understand that driving is privilege not a right.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-21422244841054457062012-11-02T08:00:24.377-07:002012-11-02T08:00:24.377-07:00Kathy:
Here in British Columbia we have a graduat...<b>Kathy:</b><br /><br />Here in British Columbia we have a graduated licensing system. LEARNERS, prospective drivers who are learning to drive, and do not have a full license are required by LAW to display an "L" tag on the rear of their car for other drivers to "stay away".<br /><br />NEW drivers who have just passed their driving test are required to display an "N" tag on the rear of their car to show they recently obtained their driver's license, for a certain amount of time.<br /><br />These provisions are required by LAW and if caught without these "signs" showing, there are penalties.<br /><br />more info here:<br /><br />http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/graduated-licensing/ln-sign<br /><br />http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/graduated-licensing/learners-stage<br /><br />http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/graduated-licensing/novice-stage<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-32384081839562790372012-11-02T05:47:43.640-07:002012-11-02T05:47:43.640-07:00Perhaps it is just too early in the morning, but w...Perhaps it is just too early in the morning, but what is "sporting an N" mean? I get "Sporting", but what's the N? The only N word I can think of doesn't make sense.<br /><br />Leave it to Bob to put the image of a man driving with his third leg in my brain!<br /><br />I see the phone and electronics thing all the time. And I have to admit, I do eat while I drive, but simple stuff that doesn't require much attention, like pulling Combos out of a bag. ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-65362376783970775732012-11-01T22:17:54.755-07:002012-11-01T22:17:54.755-07:00Brenda - that is a great ad. Regarding smidsy I h...Brenda - that is a great ad. Regarding smidsy I have used the smidsy manoeuvre several times & it does work. People here ignore the cell phone laws and they aren't enforced. Very frustrating.<br /><br />Bob - I have snapped pictures of license plates & tweeted or emailed police and the response is that you have to submit a written report. Great in theory, but in practicality does nothing. Until law enforcement is stepped up & fines raised nothing will happen. I think if there was a $1000 fine people would take it more seriously.<br /><br />Sonja - I bet it was with his knees. I think there should be a bad driver hotline that you could report foolishness like this & if the driver is sporting an N or L the police hold be obligated to talk to them. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-71429983293206375332012-11-01T20:28:18.259-07:002012-11-01T20:28:18.259-07:00Oh No Sonja:
you don't mean his "third&q...<b>Oh No Sonja:</b><br /><br />you don't mean his "third" leg<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-27257061737726701232012-11-01T19:56:27.165-07:002012-11-01T19:56:27.165-07:00I hear you, Dar. This morning I had a dude sportin...I hear you, Dar. This morning I had a dude sporting an N on his car holding a mug in his left, while on the mobile phone with his right. Guess how he steered?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-14758106449562767792012-11-01T19:20:46.642-07:002012-11-01T19:20:46.642-07:00brenda:
Our wording says "electronic" d...<b>brenda:</b><br /><br />Our wording says "electronic" devices, which includes cel phones, cameras, radios, GPS units<br /><br />It has been illegal for a few years now and everywhere you see drivers on their phones. They all think it is a joke. I wished there was a way we could snap their photo and post these images somewhere<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-37374615425574151852012-11-01T17:49:01.820-07:002012-11-01T17:49:01.820-07:00It's always been illegal to use a handheld dev...It's always been illegal to use a handheld device here (or at least a mobile phone is the wording I think) but apparently they are changing the laws again, I havent really looked at the changes but from what my brief look has shown me it's the same law but now it's going to be enforced ... I would so love to see it enforced!!<br /><br />Did you see this on Tarsnakes Blog ?<br /><br />http://tarsnakes.com.au/2012/10/27/new-smidsy-advertisement-the-motorcyclists-version/<br /><br />All part of a campaign to make drivers aware of thier surroundings.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-43636300362156625762012-11-01T17:44:42.818-07:002012-11-01T17:44:42.818-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-77444886164001591792012-11-01T13:12:27.691-07:002012-11-01T13:12:27.691-07:00Richard - LOL sorry if it seems a 'little'...Richard - LOL sorry if it seems a 'little' expressive and venty, but over the last few days I have had a couple of close calls because of drivers not paying attention. It makes me absolutely crazy that people are so disrespectful of others around them. You are right it is not limited by age or experience, it is across the entire spectrum of drivers young and old. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-15518836584088393922012-11-01T12:07:30.599-07:002012-11-01T12:07:30.599-07:00So, tell us how you REALLY feel...
So many instan...So, tell us how you REALLY feel...<br /><br />So many instances of that behavior and it isn't limited by age or experience. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com