I would suggest 95% are FemaleCan anyone explain why a lot of drivers stop a car length from the white line at traffic lights? Totally baffles me, but so many drivers do it I thought there must be a reason.
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Next time get out of your car and tap on their cars window and ask them.No, just an ordinary set of traffic lights, no cyclist box. They just stop way before the white line. Doesn't really matter, just curious.
£2223.24p on my way to my bank account and the private hire driver who admitted liability will be off the road.perhaps they are worried that some nutcase in a Subaru with a dashcam will come round the corner.![]()
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I got done for speeding last year, and my punishment was a safe driving course or 3 points and a fine, no contest really, they alsp explained that it is advisable if you are the first car to stop at the lights to stop a cars length back from the white line to allow emergency vehicles the room to get by, can't see the logic, but apparently it is advisable.Can anyone explain why a lot of drivers stop a car length from the white line at traffic lights? Totally baffles me, but so many drivers do it I thought there must be a reason.
Possibly worried about red light safety cameras?
Pointed out to my sons a little observation I made
Until the evidence was shoved in front of their eyes they thought I was talking crap
99 out of 100 women will stop 3 -5 yards before the white line at a Tee junction
For some reason they will not ever approach that line
When you become aware of the phenomena, it becomes incredulous to watch women at a junction,theyhave no hope of seeing traffic flow,or when to pull out,there needs to have about 10 miles of no vehicles before they have any chance of pulling out confidently
Look out for this in future
I see more vehicles jumping red lights every day.... Very dangerous.
You're just jealous..........Unless they are BMW drivers, then apparently it's compulsory to put the first 2 foot of your car over the line
It’s to allow motorcycles to get in front without crossing the white line.Can anyone explain why a lot of drivers stop a car length from the white line at traffic lights? Totally baffles me, but so many drivers do it I thought there must be a reason.
i had back of my boot run over by a bloke in a van after me and my mate crossed just after the red was changing, what he didnt bargain for was the next red light just 50 yards up the road!No idea. Maybe making room for cyclists to come through ? like when there is a green box for them at the front of the lane.
Anyone know why most drivers seem to think that pedestrian crossings are optional for them to stop at ? Or when they do stop then it's required for them to set off while people are still on the crossing nearly clipping their heels ?
OK. sometimes, with the sun visors down, you need to stop a few feet back in order to see the lights. hows that for logicsl?Still no logicsl answers. Ah well.
Mine,Don't get me wrong. I think BMW are really nice cars... It's just a pity about the muppets that drive them..
Still no logicsl answers. Ah well.
new zealand?The logical answer came back in #25, concerning an advanced driving course.
I find traffic lights at roadworks don't always follow a set standard. The "stop here" sign being so close to the lights, you cant negotiate around without flattening the first few cones (normally buses do this)
When I was in New Zealand in December, there was a lot of roadworks in process, but just used stop/go signs operated by female workers.
Always friendly. always waved at passing motorists. Always wore their hi vis vests in a crop top fashion.