Worst Section of Motorway for Idiot Drivers?

gmain1967 · Dec 16th, 2016, 21:32

As above, what are forums opinions on worst section of motorway for idiots or suicidal drivers?

I'll nominate M6 to M56 junction Southbound which i negotiate (or attempt to) daily on commute to and from Warrington....

I watched in disbelief other night as driver in a Peugeot 206 decided it perfectly OK to go from outside lane of M6 to INSIDE MANCHESTER LANE of M56, after the junction and over the chevrons..... Thats a 7 lane change with no indication.......

Something happens every day and its like a game of chicken to some to see who can be last to get onto slip road....

Others??

stephend · Dec 16th, 2016, 21:49

M4. All of it. And M5.

wimorrison · Dec 16th, 2016, 23:50

I suggest any bit with an M in its name.

walshy · Dec 17th, 2016, 06:42

Don't think there's any one stretch of road that has worse drivers.
They all have their share of idiots on the move.
I'm glad I no longer drive during the day for a living.

Harvey1512 · Dec 17th, 2016, 08:26

It's all about weight of traffic. The more cars, the more numpties. I know the stretch the OP is talking about and there are plenty of idiots on it.

Traffic is pretty light in the NE but I notice as I head south that the numpties increase. On the M6 it begins about 3 junctions above Warrington, on the other side it kicks in around Wetherby. I'm pleased I don't live in a high traffic area, too stressful.

tofufi · Dec 17th, 2016, 08:44

Mostly the M4 between London and Bristol. All the drivers using lanes 2 and 3 even during heavy traffic, while lane 1 is pretty much empty. Pretty much every evening, but especially Fridays.

wkel24 · Dec 17th, 2016, 08:56

M6 southbound North of Birmingham, terrible and too busy, especially when raining.
Much prefer the Yorkshire country routes when commuting

ITSv40 · Dec 17th, 2016, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimorrison

I suggest any bit with an M in its name.

Yes, even the M45 that has two vehicles a week on it, has it's fair share of numpties. The road is clear with not a vehicle in sight and yet they still drive in the outside lane and refuse to pull over. The road is so lightly used and more or less obsolete that DofT proposed that only pre 1960 vehicles should be allowed to use it, creating the first heritage motorway. I don't think the idea got of the hard shoulder.

Father Ted · Dec 17th, 2016, 10:16

I travel the country and any motorway has its numpties.
But the worst bit I find for my pet hate (lane hogging) is the M56 from Runcorn to Stanlow.

gmain1967 · Dec 17th, 2016, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father Ted

I travel the country and any motorway has its numpties.
But the worst bit I find for my pet hate (lane hogging) is the M56 from Runcorn to Stanlow.

Lol. That is second on my list seeing as Im on it twice a day too!!

Dec 16th, 2016, 21:32	#1
gmain1967 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2021 14:49 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coedpoeth	Worst Section of Motorway for Idiot Drivers? As above, what are forums opinions on worst section of motorway for idiots or suicidal drivers? I'll nominate M6 to M56 junction Southbound which i negotiate (or attempt to) daily on commute to and from Warrington.... I watched in disbelief other night as driver in a Peugeot 206 decided it perfectly OK to go from outside lane of M6 to INSIDE MANCHESTER LANE of M56, after the junction and over the chevrons..... Thats a 7 lane change with no indication....... Something happens every day and its like a game of chicken to some to see who can be last to get onto slip road.... Others??

Dec 16th, 2016, 21:49	#2
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	M4. All of it. And M5. __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Dec 16th, 2016, 23:50	#3
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I suggest any bit with an M in its name. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Dec 17th, 2016, 08:26	#5
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	It's all about weight of traffic. The more cars, the more numpties. I know the stretch the OP is talking about and there are plenty of idiots on it. Traffic is pretty light in the NE but I notice as I head south that the numpties increase. On the M6 it begins about 3 junctions above Warrington, on the other side it kicks in around Wetherby. I'm pleased I don't live in a high traffic area, too stressful. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Dec 17th, 2016, 10:16	#9
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	I travel the country and any motorway has its numpties. But the worst bit I find for my pet hate (lane hogging) is the M56 from Runcorn to Stanlow. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Dec 17th, 2016, 06:42	#4
walshy Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bellshill	Don't think there's any one stretch of road that has worse drivers. They all have their share of idiots on the move. I'm glad I no longer drive during the day for a living.

Dec 17th, 2016, 08:44	#6
tofufi Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:08 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol	Mostly the M4 between London and Bristol. All the drivers using lanes 2 and 3 even during heavy traffic, while lane 1 is pretty much empty. Pretty much every evening, but especially Fridays.

Dec 17th, 2016, 08:56	#7
wkel24 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 21:49 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Saddleworth	M6 southbound North of Birmingham, terrible and too busy, especially when raining. Much prefer the Yorkshire country routes when commuting

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