Van Drivers

[Simba]

I was doing about 20 mph down a narrow road http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?layer=c&cbll=53.59898,-2.141806&cbp=12,77.77,,0,-7.87&ved=0CBcQ2wU&ei=DrTWS6HyB9W5jAewz-DYDQ&ie=UTF8&ll=53.598923,-2.141991&spn=0,0.084028&z=14&panoid=2yDJX9fGbxJP_-MS5GFykQ that always has parked cars on the left, so I take primary naturally. A non emergency ambulance pulls out of the junction behind me and then proceeds to rev his engine to what I can assume was almost redline, then blasts past narrowly missing me at around 35 mph, the limit is 20 mph on that road. What is it with some people, I shouted and waved in disgust as that's supposed to be a professional driver.

 

[ianrauk]

an all too normal everyday commuting occurrence these days unfortunately

 

[johnr]

Dob 'em in. The patient transport supervisor will know exactly who it was and they deserve a good talking to at the very least. There's the driving issue per se, but they are also responsible for the safety of the vulnerable people they transport.

I am passed by non-urgent ambulances all the time and their driving standards are excellent.

 

[esrite]

i've notice this as well - non emergency ambulance drivers doing reckless maneuvers that could put me in hospital

 

[4F]

i've notice this as well - non emergency ambulance drivers doing reckless maneuvers that could put me in hospital

The worst part of my route for getting left hooked is right outside Ipswich A&E hospital

 

[Mike!]

The worst part of my route for getting left hooked is right outside Ipswich A&E hospital

Whilst i don't pass that entrance the back entrance of Heath Road roundabout can be interesting too!

 

[benb]

i've notice this as well - non emergency ambulance drivers doing reckless maneuvers that could put me in hospital

Well with payment by results they're just trying to get extra income for their hospital!!

 

[4F]

Whilst i don't pass that entrance the back entrance of Heath Road roundabout can be interesting too!

Oh yes, that's the next bit as I then head up Colchester Road