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[Closed] Potential RTA - who is in the wrong?

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I've skim read the last page as I saw my point of view had already been made.

However, someone mentioned some subtle signage. It's not subtle, it's got a florescent yellow background which is only used where there have been multiple accidents resulting in serious injury at that location. A grey/metal background means there have been lesser accidents and still an increased risk.

You see yellow backed signs, you know accidents have resulted from the signed hazard. And a yellow backed skid sign doesn't mean it's a slippery road surface, it just means previous accidents have been caused after a skid, which is why you see skid warnings where the road surface already has a high grip surface. Before pedestrian crossings for example.


 
Posted : 29/07/2021 2:42 pm
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Looking at that corner I would say that it would be impossible to see an approaching car until it's less than 30 to 40 meters away.

If the car was traveling at 60 mph it would take it roughly 1 to 1.5 seconds to cover 30 to 40 meters.

I don't know of any camper van that could go from being stationary to clearing the left lane in less than 1.5 seconds.

I'm not sure what the people who are saying it's 100% your fault (or even 50/50) think you should have done. Even turning left wouldn't help in this situation.


 
Posted : 29/07/2021 2:56 pm
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Just to stick my oar in...

This is like listening to a right bunch of old farts


 
Posted : 29/07/2021 3:32 pm
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general absence of references to the Highway Code

Mine was verbatim for the oldies version. New one is:

146
Adapt your driving to the appropriate type and condition of road you are on. In particular do not treat speed limits as a target. It is often not appropriate or safe to drive at the maximum speed limit take the road and traffic conditions into account. Be prepared for unexpected or difficult situations, for example, the road being blocked beyond a blind bend. Be prepared to adjust your speed as a precaution where there are junctions, be prepared for road users emerging in side roads and country lanes look out for unmarked junctions where nobody has priority be prepared to stop at traffic control systems, road works, pedestrian crossings or traffic lights as necessary try to anticipate what pedestrians and cyclists might do. If pedestrians, particularly children, are looking the other way, they may step out into the road without seeing you.

154. Make sure you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear


 
Posted : 29/07/2021 4:23 pm
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