Colin
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'The worst drivers own BMWs'
BMW owners have been named as the worst drivers in Britain in a poll of more than 5,000 motorists.
The survey showed that the image of the BMW driver has not changed since they came to symbolise the brash winners of the boom-bust economy of the 1980s.
"They seem to be unable to use signals, expecting others on the road to have psychic powers," said Ian Vince, co-author of The Myway Code, who organised the survey.
"We were really surprised that BMW drivers got so many votes. We expected Chelsea Tractors and 'White Van Man' to come in higher.
"The BMW is a smug car and perhaps there is some envy towards the drivers from those of us in our Fiestas."
Those who drive 4x4s drew the ire of just over a third of the number who nominated BMW drivers, while "white van" drivers came in third.
Mr Vince added: "BMWs are solidly and beautifully built cars and, as a result, their drivers seem detached from the rest of the world.
"They seem to be insulated by all this teutonic engineering. It is like travelling in a womb."
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Fro
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Saw that i the Paper and 'd
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Tomnova16
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i must admit i was driving like a c**t on friday night, but i was driving through slough which is full of retards
dont think i used my indicator once and floored it past the police station to get through the lights, cutting everyone up 
i needed to get back for my shopping delivery from tesco though so it was all good
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broster
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i know where im going and my cars better than every other car on the road so they should get in my way anyway
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Ben G
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imagine how bad a white bmw 4x4 van would be 
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
imagine how bad a white bmw 4x4 van would be
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
i must admit i was driving like a c**t on friday night, but i was driving through slough which is full of retards
dont think i used my indicator once and floored it past the police station to get through the lights, cutting everyone up
i needed to get back for my shopping delivery from tesco though so it was all good
I've seen you driving like a c-unit through slough before 
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mattk
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they only came top because I bet "Pakis" wernt allowed to be included
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Tomnova16
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actually acording to the dvla there are no "pakis" or polish on british roads
Pow what car was i driving when i was giving it the beans
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pow
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Zee M 
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Steve
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Taxi drivers, cnuts, they think they are still in india carting people around in rickshaws, and can pull out when and where they feel like it
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Tomnova16
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was it friday
think i have only been through slough twice in it, maybe touched the outskirts a bit more though
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mattk
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Taxi drivers, cnuts, they think they are still in india carting people around in rickshaws, and can pull out when and where they feel like it
racist
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jamied
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gotta be up there with audi!
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N3CRO
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quote:
Originally posted by jamied
gotta be up there with audi!
Was just about to say, Audi drivers aren't any better.
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Taxi drivers, cnuts, they think they are still in india carting people around in rickshaws, and can pull out when and where they feel like it
Here in Manchester they just drive into you  Liverpool it's buses, they just pull out..
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Rich H
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I'm guessing indicators are an expensive optional extra most BMW owners decide they don't need tbh? Other than that they don't seem to drive any different to others round my way I don't think!
Honda Jazz and Nissan Note drivers shouldn't be allowed on the road - they're all too old! Should just make use of their bus pass tbh.
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Taxi drivers, cnuts, they think they are still in india carting people around in rickshaws, and can pull out when and where they feel like it
Liverpool it's buses, they just pull out..
I always overtake them when they pull out, winds them up
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whitter45
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no worse than audi drivers IMO
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Jambo
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i always use my indicators in both my BMW's and my Dads.
i do however drive like a cunt tho
[Edited on 17-05-2010 by Jambo]
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Jambo
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But of course now i dont drive a bmw i am of course a much better more courteous driver
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Jay
quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Taxi drivers, cnuts, they think they are still in india carting people around in rickshaws, and can pull out when and where they feel like it
Liverpool it's buses, they just pull out..
I always overtake them when they pull out, winds them up
same. stupid rule anyway.
if i'm on the road proceeding in an orderly manner and a car decides to pull out causing me to emergency brake, it's illegal, but for a bus why is it different?
i just drive around them now. used to give way to them and never got a thanks so fuck 'em.
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Daveskater
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It's true tbh, AMB and Audi are the worst Mercedes can be just as bad sometimes.
Basically me and my mates just say German car drivers 
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/bmw-owners-are-the-worst-drivers-1974852.html
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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i have anti dazzle indicators
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Robin
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I drive like a cunt so this must be true
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