In article ,
Chris B wrote:
On 10/01/2018 18:51, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:19:39 +0000, T i m wrote:

http://www.lightmare.org/the_law.htm

"114 You MUST NOT

use any lights in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to
other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders"

Your missing the fact that cyclists think the Highway Code only
applies to motorists not all road users, including cyclists.

"In stationary queues of traffic, drivers should apply the parking
brake and, once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off
the footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights. This will
minimise glare to road users behind until the traffic moves again."

Yes, but I put it down to change in how people are taught to drive
these days. I was taught to use the gears in combination with the
brakes to slow down and use the handbrake. These days it appears to
be brakes only and hold the vehicle with the foot brake.


I think that debate could run and run. My instructor (40 years ago)
used to insist its wasn't a "handbrake" its a "parking" brake. If you
are not parked you don't use it (except if absolutely necessary for hill
starts).

The other camp argued that if stationary and you got rear ended the foot
would inevitably come off the brake and there was no knowing where you
might end up. With the parking brake applied you wouldn't go far.

I think both arguments have some value, so I'm not saying which camp I
belong to.

I don't think dazzle from brake lights was a thing when I learned to
drive. :-)

If I keep my foot hard on the brake pedal, the engine stops and
automatically restarts when I lift it off. This is to minimise polution
and use less fuel.

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from KT24 in Surrey, England