Rain and Numpty Drivers

What is about wet weather that brings out the numpty driver? It’s bad enough that we have to pit up with these obstructions to good traffic flow, but when it rains they seem to multiply! Are they Gremlins?! Do we have to fear adding water to these menaces on our roads?

The problem is that these drivers, the Numpty, is an overly cautious and/or nervous driver. They aren’t confident behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. They can probably drive ok when no other vehicles or obstacles are in sight. The problem is this isn’t likely to happen in a city. Thus the Numpty is usually in a mold state of panic causing them to frequently make poor judgment calls.

Take this morning as an example. First off it’s raining and dark, so visibility is not good. Even though it’s daylight you still turn your lights on right? Not the Numpty driving his black/grey sedan/SVU. The numpty wouldn’t turn his lights because it won’t help increase HIS visibility and he might forget to turn them off when he gets to his destination. The fact that turn his lights on helps US see him doesn’t venture into the mind if a numpty.

Next is the overly cautious nature of the numpty messing with traffic flow. It’s bad enough when it dry and the numpty can’t work out how to merge, but in the wet he slows down because the “road might be slippery”. Fair enough, back off the accelerator a little and increase the distance between you and the car you are following. But, this doesn’t mean STOP! We’re all trying to get somewhere so drive the damn car a a reasonable pace. 20km/h under the speed limit is NOT reasonable unless it is truly raining cat-n-dogs!

Oh and finally, for the love of god, learn how to go around corners in the wet! Modern car tires have grooves in them to allow the vehicle to perform well in the wet. It’s just water; not black ice! Oh an the same goes for braking. By all means allow a bit more distance, but your not driving a road-train that needs hundreds of meters to slow down!

For the Numpty drivers out there:
Driving in the rain is just like driving when it’s not raining. The difference is you allow a “bit” more space, need to use windscreen wipers, and turn you f#&kn’ lights on! If you can’t do that or your tires are bald and you haven’t changed your windscreen wiper blades since buying you car 3 years ago, the please do everyone else a favor an leave your car at home and take the Bus!