Road Hogs "David B" <david@daveb07890.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cng8iu$i9q$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>
> "Richard Ward" <richies@> wrote in message
> news:6b33c0ac.0411171102.7c2c0d08@c om...
> > Why do lorry drivers travl at 56mph on single carriageways?
> > They Know that the limit is 40.
> > At 56 this only leaves 4mph for overtaking - very dangerous.
> >
> > The police should have a purge, this will allow the better road users
> > to drive smoothly and safely.
> >
> > Remember, Laws are there for a reason.
> >
> > Regards, Richard Ward.
>
> The solution is simple. If a lorry is doing a true 56 mph which is
probably
> 60 mph on a car speedo, don't bother overtaking. Get out of the "I must
get
> past this lorry at all costs and I am entitled to break the speed limit to
> do it"
Indeed, is a reckless lorry driver is doing almost 50% over the limit, then
you dont want to be infront of him.
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