Joined
·
12,081 Posts
Since driving around Milton Keynes in our electric car (Nissan LEAF, but sure applies to all), I've noticed something odd.
I've had to brake. A lot.
Why?
Because people keep pulling out in front of me at roundabouts (MK has a lot of roundabouts), almost every day!
I think it's because the car accelerates smoothly, quickly and without hesitation, and people just don't expect that.
MK has its fair share of idiot drivers who pull out at roundabouts regardless, but it really is something I've experienced more in the EV than in any other vehicle.
People used to pull out in front of my in my old Mini when I was doing 60, somehow they couldn't compute that I was doing 60 in a Mini and just went for it. But this is different and very specific, it's when I pull away, they just don't give themselves time to see that my car is heading towards them, and they just end up right in my way.
Very frustrating, I wonder if I'm alone in experiencing this?!
I've had to brake. A lot.
Why?
Because people keep pulling out in front of me at roundabouts (MK has a lot of roundabouts), almost every day!
I think it's because the car accelerates smoothly, quickly and without hesitation, and people just don't expect that.
MK has its fair share of idiot drivers who pull out at roundabouts regardless, but it really is something I've experienced more in the EV than in any other vehicle.
People used to pull out in front of my in my old Mini when I was doing 60, somehow they couldn't compute that I was doing 60 in a Mini and just went for it. But this is different and very specific, it's when I pull away, they just don't give themselves time to see that my car is heading towards them, and they just end up right in my way.
Very frustrating, I wonder if I'm alone in experiencing this?!