glenn forger
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No, I didn't make it, it was just taking the piss. Maybe ITV complained, although that was a very easy interview.
I expect you've all seen this. Driver tweets about a collision.
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No, I didn't make it, it was just taking the piss. Maybe ITV complained, although that was a very easy interview.
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
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Hadn't appreciated she's 29, that's old enough to have been a grown-up for 11 years... with a serious job and responsibilities, together with a sensible, caring attitude and a mature moral outlook....
glenn forger
Guest
I think the reporter wanted to get in her knickers. Why didn't he correct her when she lied about what she said?
glenn forger
Guest
She's 21, I think.
glenn forger
Guest
I'm certainly older than her, but I've been subjected to the same media influences and I would never collide with someone on the roads, flee the scene and boast about it online.
Arch
Married to Night Train
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[QUOTE 2468325, member: 9609"]
So should we really be that surprised when a young woman (21 ?) doesn't entirely understand how serious driving should be taken.[/quote]
She's been old enough to drive for 4 years, and old enough to vote for 3. If she hasn't worked out the consequences of hitting a human body with a tonne of metal (or being in that tonne of metal things go wrong at 95mph), it's her fault.
She ought to have had it drummed into her when she learned to drive, but I suppose driving schools would rather just take the money and get folk through the test, than take any actual responsibility.
So should we really be that surprised when a young woman (21 ?) doesn't entirely understand how serious driving should be taken.[/quote]
She's been old enough to drive for 4 years, and old enough to vote for 3. If she hasn't worked out the consequences of hitting a human body with a tonne of metal (or being in that tonne of metal things go wrong at 95mph), it's her fault.
She ought to have had it drummed into her when she learned to drive, but I suppose driving schools would rather just take the money and get folk through the test, than take any actual responsibility.
So has he/she!
stowie
Legendary Member
An interview for the BBC...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-22636230
She is disputing the cyclist's version of events
"He [Mr Hockley] and another cyclist were coming down the hill at quite a speed.
"He came on to my side of the road. I pulled to the left as quickly as I could. He was right in front me.
"I felt his handlebar just clip my wing mirror and my initial reaction was to brake, stop and look in the mirror.
"He did wobble slightly but he was upright, he was fine.
"I didn't just leave the scene, because there wasn't a scene."
A version which could be seen to be somewhat undermined by her tweet :
"Definitely knocked a cyclist off his bike earlier. I have right of way - he doesn't even pay road tax!"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-22636230
She is disputing the cyclist's version of events
"He [Mr Hockley] and another cyclist were coming down the hill at quite a speed.
"He came on to my side of the road. I pulled to the left as quickly as I could. He was right in front me.
"I felt his handlebar just clip my wing mirror and my initial reaction was to brake, stop and look in the mirror.
"He did wobble slightly but he was upright, he was fine.
"I didn't just leave the scene, because there wasn't a scene."
A version which could be seen to be somewhat undermined by her tweet :
"Definitely knocked a cyclist off his bike earlier. I have right of way - he doesn't even pay road tax!"
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EltonFrog
Legendary Member
It is with this foresight, such as you have, that leaves me in doubt whatsoever, that you are some of deity.
Leodis
Veteran
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[QUOTE 2468458, member: 30090"]Did you see how twitchy the solicitor was when she was giving her version of events? I dont believe in what she is saying. If the cyclist hit her then why did she not say that in her tweet[/quote]
I agree, why didn't they then ask about the picture of hers doing 95 mph and or the previous one tailgating? Bloody BBC
That does not make sense, she clipped him and then stopped he was still wobbling? Legal talk for we will take it to court. She is only fighting it because if she admits it she is sacked, this way she can sue for unfair dismissal if sacked.
Another thing, she talks about "threats" "cyclist killer" whilst driving... She drives that fast I doubt anyone would know who she is.
I agree, why didn't they then ask about the picture of hers doing 95 mph and or the previous one tailgating? Bloody BBC
That does not make sense, she clipped him and then stopped he was still wobbling? Legal talk for we will take it to court. She is only fighting it because if she admits it she is sacked, this way she can sue for unfair dismissal if sacked.
Another thing, she talks about "threats" "cyclist killer" whilst driving... She drives that fast I doubt anyone would know who she is.
snorri
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It would be interesting to know the width of the "narrow country lane" where the incident occurred as some rural roads require co-operation of both parties in order to pass each other safely.
Mr Haematocrit
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Was talking to a guy in our US office and this made the news over there
glenn forger
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[QUOTE 2468505, member: 9609"]The vast majority of drivers of any age or experience haven't worked that one out.
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I thought the cyclist spoke very well in response to Emma Way's TV interview.
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2013-05-23/cyclist-welcomes-tweet-boast-apology/[/quote]
Nice chap. And not chewing gum.
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I thought the cyclist spoke very well in response to Emma Way's TV interview.
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2013-05-23/cyclist-welcomes-tweet-boast-apology/[/quote]
Nice chap. And not chewing gum.
