Worse than the SMIDSY.. the SMIDSYBISN

[duncanm]

It must be everyone getting back into the 'drive to work' drudge...

in the last week, I've had a couple SMIDSY's that have been exacerbated by the last minute recognition that I'm on the road: the 'Sorry Mate, I didn't See you, but I've Stopped Now' (so somehow we're ok, aren't we?)

First one was at about 40km/h down a hill, some idiot pulls out from a side street on the left; I was expecting that, so I move to pass behind them. Then they see me and stop in the middle of the bloody road, halfway through the turn! My easy 'pass behind' is now a 'grab a handful of brake and swerve into the sidestreet behind'

Second one this morning was even more stupid. I'm puffing up the last hill before arriving at work, almost at the crest, going jogging pace. The woman coming out from a side street on the left sees me, decides I've someone waved her through (she gives a wave), and pulls out.. moderately annoying, but I was going to let it slide and pass behind her. Then again, half way through her turn, she decides I'm a bit too close and stops right in front of me. Even the guy standing on the corner gasped at the abject stupidity.

I won't count the idiot in the Hyundai that almost cleaned me up in a roundabout -- that's just a typical SMIDSY...

[trailgumby]

Maybe belongs in the Moron Motorists thread?

But yep, they were good 'uns .. and I agree often worse than a vanilla SMIDSY

[Mulger bill]

I'm happy to say I've never had one of these and I pray to Fred that I never do. Sheesh, talk about adding potential injury to insult

[Xplora]

Strobing 900 lumen light DOES help with this. It's such an unusual light source that people tend to pick it up easier than other lights. Gotta be epic bright though. DX.com has a couple pearlers now - 250 bucks for a chinese ripoff? You KNOW it has to be powerful!

[LemonChip]

Hey everyone, my name is Stuart and I'm new to this form (first post woo!).

Anyway I saw this thread and was actually wondering if there is an actual "complain about bad drivers" thread somewhere? I have an interesting story to tell.

[Mulger bill]

Welcome outside Stuart.
Look for "Moron Motorists" in General.

Shaun