http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Today's Good Driving en Wed, 13 May 2026 01:16:14 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-355567 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:02:52 +0000 gembo 355567@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good stuff can happen, we see it a fair bit but report it less? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-355564 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:24:36 +0000 Frenchy 355564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was waiting at the lights on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@55.9506527,-3.1757393,3a,75y,317.17h,75.69t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGLre40Gdf3QPNZ-VvcfNfQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192">Holyrood Gait</a> wondering why they were taking so long to change.</p> <p>Then I realised that the van driver behind me had stopped before the junction box, and that the camera sensor wasn't picking me up. The driver was reluctant to enter the junction box even after I started waving them forward, and gave me a big wave once the lights had changed and we were through the junction. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-353434 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:47:58 +0000 gembo 353434@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Pulled over in the drive at top of Balerno today to let lorry pass, he waved, as did the next car driver and<br /> Indeed the next car driver. Nice </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-353429 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:48:07 +0000 algo 353429@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Craig Gordon building services van driver today saw the possibility of a dooring coming up early and hung back - I shoulder check to move out spotting the same but was pleasantly surprised to see they had noticed the same and given me space. Much later I caught up and when the driver was turning left slowed and gave space in case I was coming up the inside - would have been ill-advised of course so I didn't and gave him the thumbs up to turn, but the fact he remembered he'd passed me, and factored the possibility I might decide to go up the inside of his van was much appreciated. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-349545 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:03:34 +0000 Vez 349545@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>George Anderson &amp; Sons produce van. First of all waited patiently to pass me at Meadowbank until I could move over into the bus lane. Then overtook on Joppa&gt;Musselburgh road by moving all the way into the opposite carriageway. I assume it was the same van. Bit sad that this is so unusual I remembered the name and emailed them to say thanks. Got a reply from their GM saying that their drivers are "put through a rigorous driving supervision to make sure they are up to the standard we require" when they first start with the company. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-333406 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:55:43 +0000 Greenroofer 333406@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As a measure of karmic balance for <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3748&amp;page=332#post-333405">this </a>behaviour, on the same ride and on the A70 approaching the Tarbrax turn from the south a car came up behind me and dawdled along for a good while. It became clear that it was going to make the turn and so the driver had the good sense to wait rather than overtake me and then risk left-hooking me.</p> <p>I should think their courtesy probably delayed them by 30 seconds. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324601 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:34:47 +0000 gembo 324601@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good driving outweighed bad driving today in west Lothian south Lanarkshire. Rare.</p> <p>One instance van screaming by about80mph we interpreted as friendly horn blare. Others all hanging back </p> <p>One green sports car actually even flashed brake lights at us for moving into single file.</p> <p>Lots of it about it seems? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324530 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:18:37 +0000 CocoShepherd 324530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Played cat and mouse with an HGVist this morning. He overtook me then I caught up with him at the lights, this happened several times. Could have been terrifying but because of his view up there in the cab he read the road ahead and eased off in plenty of time to give me enough room to maneuver safely. A final friendly thank you wave from me and two deafening toots of his foghorn signalled a mutual respect for one another as our game ended. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324509 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 01:22:48 +0000 jonty 324509@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bit late but cycling to right up the middle of Fife to Dundee last Saturday we were genuinely shocked how polite the driving generally was. Maybe I had a very negative stereotype in my head for some reason? Lots of waiting for the perfect place to overtake (to the point where we were worried they'd be furious when passing - never were though) and plenty of big thanks and waves for the slightest bit of cooperation. A++ would mingle with motor traffic again. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324507 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:10:23 +0000 Snowy 324507@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@EdinburghCycleCam A good one for sure. And the rear camera angle made me realise how stupidly narrow that cycle lane is, into the bargain! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324438 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:58:21 +0000 fimm 324438@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good wait behind followed by decent wide pass from the driver of a fancy BMW this morning. Followed by an equally good pass from the driver of an Audi.</p> <p>(This would usually be the place for the "didn't they get the memo?" type comment but maybe I shouldn't be making sweeping statements about drivers of certain car types any more than about cyclists...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324398 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:48:50 +0000 EdinburghCycleCam 324398@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo I'd put money on it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324394 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:20:03 +0000 gembo 324394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Driver will be a cyclist I. Bet </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-324390 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:04:06 +0000 EdinburghCycleCam 324390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm lazy so I'm just copy &amp; pasting the video and video description.</p> <p>SGN Gas driver of van registration LD12GFV this morning heading North on Gilmerton Road. By far the best driving this month, likely this year. I've tweeted SGN to ask them to pass on my thanks to this driver and their manager.</p> <p>First, he/she doesn't encroach even slightly into the ASL - most drivers will at least plonk their front wheels over the line, especially when the bike box is as need in repainting as this.<br /> Then, I was travelling at around 20 mph on the main road, where the speed limit on this road is 30. I wasn't using the cycle lane because it's full of drain covers, parked cars (only one today), pot holes, people pulling out from side roads, and traffic islands causing overtaking drivers to squeeze you to the kerb, but this didn't appear to bother this driver in the slightest.</p> <p>They gave plenty of space behind, didn't push to overtake - in fact it looked like they were considering overtaking, then saw the car parked in the bike lane and realised I might need to move out around it. When they did overtake, they did so with plenty of space and at a sensible speed.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_NCCgmzmcc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_NCCgmzmcc</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-323491 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:18:13 +0000 Derailed 323491@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well, it was Monday’s really. Hosing it down. Windy. Going down Leith Walk at a reasonable pace. Driver of number 11 (?) bus in the lane beside and behind me spots that my way will shortly be blocked (by transit van with hazards on) so signals to let me out. I was really amazed that (s)he (a) noticed my imminent obstruction and (b) went out of his/her way to make my journey a little better. I was expecting to have to stop so was really chuffed! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-323339 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:50:19 +0000 CocoShepherd 323339@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>T*xi driver who held back and waited for me patiently at a pinch point at the temporary lights on Dalkeith Rd. Gave him a friendly wave and smile to say thanks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-318589 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 09:54:55 +0000 fimm 318589@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, Kirknewton. I always get the two muddled up, no idea why. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-318577 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 08:00:35 +0000 gembo 318577@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good to hear of some good driving (Kirknewton for sure)</p> <p>Had a couple of vehicles holding back instead of overtaking and then waiting until it was safe to overtake, car and a van. Both received a cheery wave. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-318540 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 17:40:57 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 318540@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Is it bad that I thought that was noticeably good driving?"</p> <p>Also self-preservation instinct but agree many drivers would have less foresight </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-318538 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 17:34:40 +0000 biketrain 318538@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Kirknewton? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-318537 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:41:23 +0000 fimm 318537@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Last week, cycling through the level crossing at Kirkliston, a car a few cars in front in the queue wanted to turn right into the car park once the crossing had opened. The driver of the car in front of me did not drive onto the level crossing until the turning driver had made the turn, as they would have not been able to clear the crossing while the car was waiting.</p> <p>Is it bad that I thought that was noticeably good driving? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045&page=2#post-318531 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:59:47 +0000 I were right about that saddle 318531@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ambulance with blues and twos on coming down Esslemont Avenue. I knew the folk behind me on Liberton Road were unaware of its approach so as the lights went green I raised my hand and held still in primary.</p> <p>After the nee-naw passed and we moved off I was overtaken by a sports car with the passenger window down through which the lady driver shouted 'Thank you!'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-313214 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:31:26 +0000 twinspark 313214@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was yesterday actually. Cycling past Watson's at Myreside I was aware of a White Transit approaching from behind - didn't get registration unfortunately. They kept a safe distance behind and when I started to free-wheel to join the queue at the junction, they made no attempt to pass and cruised up to the junction themselves.</p> <p>Leaving the lights at Gray's Loan, they made no attempt to pass and again sat a safe distance behind, before turning right up Spylaw Road - what a pleasure to share the road with. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-305045 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:02:50 +0000 ejstubbs 305045@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Couple of times recently I've had drivers keeping a respectful distance back and not obviously angling to overtake. Yesterday on Woodhall Road being the most recent; I actually slowed and tucked in a bit when there was a decent gap between the parked cars on our side, and he still didn't seem that fussed about passing. The car behind him also stayed a sensible distance back when I moved out again and then signalled right to turn up Dreghorn Loan. All very civilised. What is the world coming to? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-305044 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:58:24 +0000 Frenchy 305044@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The driver behind me on Niddrie Mains Road stayed a decent distance back and seemingly didn't even consider overtaking whilst we were in the 20mph zone.</p> <p>Since I was cycling at 20mph this should really be in a "Utterly mundane driving" thread, but unfortunately it is quite unusual. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-293508 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:05:22 +0000 Frenchy 293508@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cycling up Minto St, in primary position in left hand lane (two lanes each way), and a driver moves into the nearer oncoming lane to overtake. Full lane and a half of space between us! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-290269 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:08:44 +0000 acsimpson 290269@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@neddie, yes. That way the cost would be entirely bourne by the drivers. </p> <p>If traffic cameras were allowed to be hidden it would solve the problem of street clutter. It would also have the benefit that no-one would know where they are. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-290258 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:51:08 +0000 mgj 290258@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Agreed </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-290246 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:49:36 +0000 neddie 290246@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It would be much simpler that government mandated GPS-controlled speed-limiters to be fitted &amp; maintained on all motor vehicles, than constantly adding more &amp; more clutter to our streets. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15045#post-290226 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:06:48 +0000 Frenchy 290226@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>With the cameras recording average speed cameras could 3 in 5 drivers not still be speeding on it?</em></p> <p>They <em>might</em> have measured average speeds before introducing the cameras. Certainly possible, even likely, that 60% of drivers go over the speed limit at some point between the cameras. </p>