Revhead Ramblings: The Enemy on the Road

Cars are many things to us. They transport families, pick the shopping up and make airport runs; our lives are in our cars.

They also do more than this though, maybe not for everyone, but for those who like their cars and like driving, cars have a deeper sense of purpose.

Obviously, the morning commute or trip to the gym isn’t going to ignite the senses, but with the right road, everything can change. You transcend from normal space and time, the only thing that matters is physics and the road ahead. Without trying to sound too spiritual, this is when you become truly zen; nothing else matters, just you, the car and the road.

Driving Pleasure

Our roads are full and most people who drive, drive only to get from A to B. Most people don’t care for the art of driving or driving for pleasure. That’s fair enough, I’ve explained time after time to friends and family about driving pleasure yet many still don’t understand it and I’m over it; just.

People are more than happy to travel at the posted speed limit, or just below in certain cases, and that’s fine. What isn’t fine is when you overtake these drivers and your ears are filled with a barrage of horns.

Car Conga

A rising number of cars on the road is causing another issue too; trains. Not those that go on tracks, they’re ok unless I’m waiting at a level crossing. No, the trains I’m referring to are the line of idiots sat at 45 in a 60.

A convoy of 5 or 6 cars acting as a rolling road block to any of us wanting to get anywhere before the sun goes down. They’re skilful though, they’ve somehow developed a sixth sense for maintaining a gap just smaller than your car so staged overtaking is impossible.

The Real Dangers of The Road

I’m sure if they ever got the chance to speak to us after being overtaken, they’d explain that we’re dangerous, inconsiderate and the reason their insurance premiums are rising year after year. In reality, it’s the opposite that’s true.

They’re the ones who drive past horses with their engines screaming, they’re the ones who fly past schools and navigate villages at 43mph while you stick to 30mph just in case a young sprog or old dear decide to pop out from behind a parked car.

Enjoy Yourself When You Can

Our roads are congested and full of idiots, this makes it all the more necessary to enjoy driving when you can. It may only be 10 minutes in an hour-long journey, but if the road is empty, your right foot should be heavy and your hands tight on the wheel!

When the coppers have gone for coffee and donuts and the idiots have gone shopping for Christmas paraphernalia at the garden centre – in September.

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