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M1 today round junction 30 ,whats left of a a caravan sat on the central barrier. miles of tailbacks in both directions , looked like a sorrento on the back of the recovery truck , hope everyone get out ok.

still caravan after caravan flying past us just after the scene , you`d think it would shake folk up abit seeing those scenes but they dont seem to care

Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 22/8/2010

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still caravan after caravan flying past us just after the scene , you`d think it would shake folk up abit seeing those scenes but they dont seem to care

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So were you impressed by his 75mph? If not can we guess what words were in your mind at the time?

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 22/8/2010

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M1 today round junction 30 ,whats left of a a caravan sat on the central barrier. miles of tailbacks in both directions , looked like a sorrento on the back of the recovery truck , hope everyone get out ok.

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Likewise, hope there were no serious injuries. 

It doesn't matter how well matched or loaded your unit is or how carefully you drive.  You're never the only ones on the road & are never in control of what others do so none of us are immune to accidents.

Quote: Originally posted by adsheadv on 22/8/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 22/8/2010

Likewise, hope there were no serious injuries. 

It doesn't matter how well matched or loaded your unit is or how carefully you drive.  You're never the only ones on the road & are never in control of what others do so none of us are immune to accidents.

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Well said Vanessa. There is always the assumption that the victim was travelling too fast or had other issues with his outfit when the accident in question may have been caused by the behavior or circumstances of someone else. Rather than get uptight about what other people are doing we should concentrate on our own performance behind the wheel. If we all act responsibly we at least lessen the risk of a problem.

David

Apparently a caravan overturned at Bawtry yesterday. Hope they are Ok

Phil

"what is the correct speed for towing, just curious.We travelled on A30, M5, M4 then A34."

I think you're supposed to know this before you venture out onto the road!!!!

50mph on a single carriage way and 60mph on a dual carriageway unless the speed limit for the road is lower in which case the lower speed is the limit.

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 23/8/2010

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"what is the correct speed for towing, just curious.We travelled on A30, M5, M4 then A34."

I think you're supposed to know this before you venture out onto the road!!!!

50mph on a single carriage way and 60mph on a dual carriageway unless the speed limit for the road is lower in which case the lower speed is the limit.

Phil

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