Is this car sign a good idea?

[novocastrian]

Originally Posted by Dave+Hel

They have no bearing on what emergency services do at the scene of an accident. They will always check the car for passengers, big or small. I've always found these signs to be pointless

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thats what i assumed

[Chunky81]

Front and rear dash cam would be better?

[Leanne1977]

Originally Posted by FlorayG

Why would it make people more patient? If you have a black box you are obliged to drive not over the speed limit. But as you shouldn't do that anyway why should people expect you to if you don't have a black box?
It's like those GPS systems that tell you about speed traps. Why would you want to know about speed traps if you're not breaking the law?

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The simple answer is, because they just do! I’ve been driving for many years and a big percentage of drivers on the road drive too close to the car in front when said car is driving at the speed limit. Usually to indicate that they feel they should speed up or to intimidate them into doing so. Doesn’t personally work on me, I’m much more likely to slow down if I have a moron sitting on my bumper. But I would like to think that SOME drivers may give a new driver with a black box a bit of slack and back off.
But what do I know! I’ve spent half of my life hugging a giant mouse!

[soooexcited!]

I read of a spate of accidents deliberately bumping into P plate cars while at traffic lights etc. People trying to claim whiplash injuries and choosing unsuspecting new drivers saying they braked sharply.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by soooexcited!

I read of a spate of accidents deliberately bumping into P plate cars while at traffic lights etc. People trying to claim whiplash injuries and choosing unsuspecting new drivers saying they braked sharply.

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But surely if you go into the back of them then that’s your fault regardless as you’re not paying attention or leaving enough space

[pad406]

Originally Posted by PumpkinKitty

But surely if you go into the back of them then that’s your fault regardless as you’re not paying attention or leaving enough space

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Absolutely

[mickey house]

Originally Posted by Chunky81

Front and rear dash cam would be better?

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We have front dashcams in our cars and I wouldn't be without them.

[Ciano]

No harm imo, if it makes a few people ease off the throttle then it was worth the time.
We are having major roadworks being carried out on the main motorway road I need to travel to and from work everyday. They are going take 2 yrs and the workmen are working very close to the traffic. There is a 60km/h restriction but most people ignore it. There have been signs up saying X amount of prosecutions but dosent deter people. This week they have signs of 2 children in hard hats and reflective vests saying "my dad works here". Can def see a slow down!

[Joelin]

Originally Posted by mickey house

I just put this sign on my son's car and would be interested in peoples opinions of whether it's a good idea or not.

My son passed his test 18 months ago and he hasn't driven since, but he soon has to drive 80 miles a day including motorway driving so he's getting lots of practice in.

He isn't a boy racer, but by sticking to the speed limits and not pulling out from junctions super fast some silly drivers are tail gating him.

In fact he doesn't have a black box fitted because there were too many restrictions, but other drivers won't know that.

Anyone else had one of these signs, and did it make any difference to tail gaters (I honestly don't mind negative feedback)?

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When I passed my test 10 years ago,I got P plates and honestly felt that it was like putting a neon sign above my car saying “take the p!*@!” to other drivers. If anything,people were less patient and courteous. I think they were looking at me to make mistakes. The minute I took them off,I was fine.

[JediMuM]

I think I must be weird but I always allow more consideration if I see a P plate .. not that im a crazy driver but I just give more room and I tend not to assume that they are going to behave how I would at junctions roundabouts etc .. most are absolutely fine but im sure we all remember how daunting it was the first few weeks of driving alone In the car for the first times.
Lisa x