Southend Cycle Town - part 2

[nuttycyclist]

Just got shouted at, 'Get in the cycle lane!' Opposite the casino, by a driving instructor with a pupil!

Video to follow...

Well that's certainly something I'd be taking up with the driving school.  If the driving instructor doesn't know the highway code that is a concern.

Is the lane open yet, or still coned off?  If not open that's a second black mark against the instructor for a lack of observation.



Right, I'm off home...  via an alternative route.

[Clandy]

I cycled past the crossing about an hour ago. They've made it level with the cycle lane, removed the raised area.

[Clandy]

Just got shouted at, 'Get in the cycle lane!' Opposite the casino, by a driving instructor with a pupil!

Perhaps the instructor needs educating on use of and non use of cycle lanes! Was it a well advertised school?

'Lin Western', looks like a one man band school.

[Domestique]

You might, it all depends how p*ssed off you want to be 

If it's that bad I might pop down there this evening with my camera. What have they done?

The post is about .5m inside the drop kerb. It might not be the cycle lane at that point as it is really the ped crossing.

[delthebike]

The post is about .5m inside the drop kerb. It might not be the cycle lane at that point as it is really the ped crossing.

From the pavement side?
It's to allow two west bound cyclists to lean on it while waiting for peds to cross. 
WARNING!
May contain sarcasm and nuts!

[Oaky]

Just got shouted at, 'Get in the cycle lane!' Opposite the casino, by a driving instructor with a pupil!

Perhaps the instructor needs educating on use of and non use of cycle lanes! Was it a well advertised school?

'Lin Western', looks like a one man band school.

This suggests they are a "Group":-  Driving Lessons Southend Driving Lessons Hockley

[Domestique]

Just got shouted at, 'Get in the cycle lane!' Opposite the casino, by a driving instructor with a pupil!

Video to follow...

Which direction where you travelling, towards Southend or Chalkwell?

[Clandy]

Just got shouted at, 'Get in the cycle lane!' Opposite the casino, by a driving instructor with a pupil!

Video to follow...

Which direction where you travelling, towards Southend or Chalkwell?

Towards Southend.

[nuttycyclist]

Even worse!

There isn't a cycle lane along the Southend bound carriageway.

[nuttycyclist]

You might, it all depends how p*ssed off you want to be 

If it's that bad I might pop down there this evening with my camera. What have they done?

The post is about .5m inside the drop kerb. It might not be the cycle lane at that point as it is really the ped crossing.

 

I got up the courage to ride home that way.  It is the cycle lane all the way along there, the plans just showed it as "Give Way" markings at that point (from memory).

So having given way the cyclists can then cycle into the pole.

[Domestique]

Nutty, if you look at the crossing on the plans it shows a green circle next to the crossing. If I am right that is the post that is now ready for some poor soul to cycle into  
Ps it isnt even painted in Hi-viz 
Pps but its not finished yet.......

[Clandy]

Is this the crossing in question?

[nuttycyclist]

Yup.

From that viewpoint it doesn't look as bad as it did from the road.  Don't know whether that's how its captured on the video or the perspective.

[Clandy]

If you freeze frame at 0.03 it doesn't look brilliant.

[delthebike]

It's the new Leatherhead Lollipop Pole style and it'll have hand painted chevrons front and rear on the ground. 

[Clandy]

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[Clandy]

Perhaps this is the Highway Code she adheres to…

Highway Code: Amended Rules &laquo;  The Sometimes Angry…

Regarding the real Highway Code she should brush up on rules 148 and 151.

148
Safe driving and riding needs concentration.
Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as
loud music (this may mask other sounds)
trying to read maps
inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio
arguing with your passengers or other road users
eating and drinking
smoking
You MUST NOT smoke in public transport vehicles or in vehicles used for work purposes in certain prescribed circumstances. Separate regulations apply to England, Wales and Scotland.

151
In slow-moving traffic. You should
reduce the distance between you and the vehicle ahead to maintain traffic flow
never get so close to the vehicle in front that you cannot stop safely
leave enough space to be able to manoeuvre if the vehicle in front breaks down or an emergency vehicle needs to get past
not change lanes to the left to overtake
allow access into and from side roads, as blocking these will add to congestion
be aware of cyclists and motorcyclists who may be passing on either side

[delthebike]

Just back from a shopping trip and took a detour along the front from Shorefield Rd. to the Pier Hill Lift, ICBA to ride up Pier Hill    . As well as the new beacon pole in the path there is also at least one bus stop to be painted onto the road/cycle lane. There are also plenty of bins, seats, and sign poles that are only a kerb stone width from the lane. Outside the casino they also have low bollards next to the kerb.

Came back via North Road. They have removed the lane lines and the bicycle symbols from the southern end to  the Tudor Road turn. What are they going to do there?

[clarion]

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Just sayin'

If you have a complaint about an instructor that you cannot sort out with them, the driving school or the contractor, you can write to the Registrar of ADIs at DSA Headquarters, Nottingham.

Mind you, if you go to this page:

DSA homepage > Policy, guidance and research > Road safety

You can find the information below:

...

Seriously.  A blank page.

ADI Registration Check Tests

...Instructor characteristics

You will also be assessed on your instructor characteristics, ie your attitude and approach to your pupil.

As part of the overall assessment, the examiner will look at:

...

        * your manner, patience, tact and ability to inspire confidence

[delthebike]

...Instructor characteristics

You will also be assessed on your instructor characteristics, ie your attitude and approach to your pupil.

As part of the overall assessment, the examiner will look at:

...

        * your manner, patience, tact and ability to inspire confidence

She must moonlight as a bus driving and black cab instructor on the weekends.

[Domestique]

Just after the casino, direction Chalkwell, does anyone know why the double yellow lines become a single yellow line for 25m ?

Is that for a coach/bus stop ?

[Clandy]

Well following an email to the Lin Western group yesterday, this evening I have had a very contrite call from the instructor concerned and a full and unreserved apology for her behaviour.
I had to correct her when she said, 'When there are cyclists along that stretch of road it does make it very difficult for drivers'… I pointed out that cyclists are just as entitled to use the road, are valid traffic, and that things 'being difficult' for drivers is not my problem, my problem is people shouting out of their windows at vulnerable road users and passing too close.

I don't think she will be doing it again in a hurry.

[spindrift]

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I get "This video is private"?

[fuzzy]

Nice one Clandy

[Clandy]

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I get "This video is private"?

Yes. It has achieved its aim, so I feel there is no need to leave it up.