The video on this article: Truck driver shares video of near-misses, says Kiwi drivers need attitude adjustment - NZ Herald

That is an absolutely hair-raising video. People really seem to underestimate how quickly they can pass trucks. I don't know if they think driving in real life is like in movies or games or what.

May I present "how to turn left", courtesy of the car in front of me?

 

1. Slow to approx 10 km/h. Ensure that the indicators are turned off at this stage.
2. Slightly pass the street you wish to turn into.
3. Turn left at an approx 120-degree angle to end up on the right-hand side of the target street.
4. Adjust to straddle the centre line.
5. Turn the left indicator on.
6. Proceed down centre line until next junction reached.
7. Turn left into next street.

I was going a different way from that point on so I don't know what happened next...

Seeing several people driving on the Wrong Side at speed queue jumping the School Traffic in our narrow Street.

I have seen more this week than a "normal" month!

Things are definitely getting worse on the road!

Yesterday one was on the wrong side etc for over 200 metres to beat the queue - oncoming traffic had to swerve etc! (Several).

Company logo'd Ute - I phoned the Company and complained, gave them the plate details and a photo of it offending!

Pro tip: If you have an accident, take as many photos/evidence as you can. Even if they verbally admit fault and it is extremely obvious they are at fault, assume they may try to lie to weasel out of liability.  Next time I'm recording audio too!  This particular weasel reversed into me while I was stopped!  He didn't check his rear mirror at all, just threw his car into reverse. 

They don't have to say too much to deny liability...just enough so their version might be plausible. I did take a photo that proved he had lied so all was good in the end for me. It was a bit lucky because I wasn't expecting him to lie about such an obvious case of fault. 

Had my first accident in 20 years of driving this morning; young female attempted to occupy the exact same on the road as I was

I was beside her and then she was bumping into me

<sigh>

Thankfully the Tesla caught it all on dashcam footage and I was able to get her details and pass them onto my insurance team who have already ruled it 'no excess, no fault'

Now I have to go get the car looked at and then potentially find an alternative form of transport for the time it is in repair

I usually find its the tesla drivers trying to occupy road that is being used by someone else. Like up grafton road they will often take the middle lane that quickly becomes parking and try to push infront of slower cars.

richms:

I usually find its the tesla drivers trying to occupy road that is being used by someone else. Like up grafton road they will often take the middle lane that quickly becomes parking and try to push infront of slower cars.

It's NOT a Bullseye!

Although you would think so! 3rd time for this vehicle! 150m in front and 150m behind are clear!

We share the Road with drivers like this who ignore the rules!

@msukiwi I hope a note was left on their windscreen reminding them of their idiocy.

Mehrts:@msukiwi I hope a note was left on their windscreen reminding them of their idiocy.

One better..... visiting the house opposite, saw me photographing the car!

Told them that they should not be driving if they don't know where to park!

Thought the vehicle was familiar - I've photographed it on the hydrant twice before!

Doubt they will do it again - especially since I told them the photos are being sent to the Council.

It reinforces the CCC Traffic Engineers comment (After a 5 year battle) that "repainting the circle won't make a difference - just a better bullseye!".

I hope they know a panel beater, because when the big red truck comes, they will need him.

Walk to Hansons Lane, and see this: AS USUAL!

(Consulate Security think they are above the law!)

Someone's branded company car straddling both the yellow lines and the footpath just over the road from my place.