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Author:  Alkie [ October 6th, 2010, 4:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Motorways
Nothing special really, just interested as a new owner how many people use their A-series for serious motorway driving? I've got some serious miles coming up towards the end of the month and am approaching it with some caution, my load lugging volvo 740 has died a death and I'm left with the Acadiane to take up the slack, should be fun, and hopefully cheaper, and I'm glad to be a Citroen owner only now.

When I used to live in London I'd often get overtaken by a grey charleston on the M25, doing what appeared to be light speed, taking the piss out of all the other commuters, the owner looked like he was having a whale of a time, it was an incredible sight to see.

Any tall tales or helpful tips on coping with the tedium/brain-shattering excitement?
Author:  toomany2cvs [ October 6th, 2010, 4:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
Alkie wrote:
Any tall tales or helpful tips on coping with the tedium/brain-shattering excitement?


The biggest problems in any A-series are the numpties who don't appreciate that you're closing on a wagon reasonably quickly, and aren't really going to want to decelerate then accelerate, so don't take a moment's thought to just ever-so-slightly ease off and create a gap for you.

But in a cack-hand van, be VERY, VERY aware of what's in your blindspot when you're trying to change lane. It's big enough to lose a 4x4, people carrier or van in.
Author:  dollywobbler [ October 6th, 2010, 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
We had our summer hols in Switzerland, and ended up doing 660 miles in a day after temporarily losing our sanity. The 2CV just laps it up and while noisy, you settle into the rythm after a bit.

Blind spot warning is a sensible one, and do expect people you overtake to overtake you back pretty promptly! These days, I tend to do 60-65mph as it's a little more relaxing, and you're going quickly enough to not bother the truckers. Watch out on hills though - it's a horrible feeling when you're overtaking a truck and then gravity slows you down...
Author:  toomany2cvs [ October 6th, 2010, 4:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
dollywobbler wrote:
Watch out on hills though - it's a horrible feeling when you're overtaking a truck and then gravity slows you down...


s'ok, you get revenge when they're overtaking you as you both go over the brow of the hill, and you accelerate out from their left.
Author:  Rhythm Thief [ October 6th, 2010, 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
toomany2cvs wrote:
The biggest problems in any A-series are the numpties who don't appreciate that you're closing on a wagon reasonably quickly, and aren't really going to want to decelerate then accelerate, so don't take a moment's thought to just ever-so-slightly ease off and create a gap for you.



This happens when you're driving artics too. Although to be fair, it's really your job to anticipate ahead far enough to pull out without losing momentum or causing anyone else to slow down, rather than the job of the person in the middle lane to anticipate that you're going to want to pull out in front of him. ;)
Author:  Rhythm Thief [ October 6th, 2010, 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
toomany2cvs wrote:
dollywobbler wrote:
Watch out on hills though - it's a horrible feeling when you're overtaking a truck and then gravity slows you down...


s'ok, you get revenge when they're overtaking you as you both go over the brow of the hill, and you accelerate out from their left.


As long as you're aware that we can't really see much down that side of the cab. :o
Author:  toomany2cvs [ October 6th, 2010, 5:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
Rhythm Thief wrote:
toomany2cvs wrote:
s'ok, you get revenge when they're overtaking you as you both go over the brow of the hill, and you accelerate out from their left.


As long as you're aware that we can't really see much down that side of the cab. :o


Well, you know we've gone IN the blind spot, because you pulled out to pass - and you (should) know we haven't come out the back yet...
Author:  602 [ October 6th, 2010, 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
toomany2cvs wrote:

But in a cack-hand van,

How very Scandinavian of you Adrian,

On the subject, Acadianes are great for long distances, would trust my rust bucket to go anywhere. Like people have said you just have to think a bit more and anticipate the numpties who are going to try and torture you at given opportunities.

Jan and I did CZ last year from here, 1,700 kms each way pulling a trailer tent, no problems.
Author:  Rhythm Thief [ October 6th, 2010, 5:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
toomany2cvs wrote:
Rhythm Thief wrote:
toomany2cvs wrote:
s'ok, you get revenge when they're overtaking you as you both go over the brow of the hill, and you accelerate out from their left.


As long as you're aware that we can't really see much down that side of the cab. :o


Well, you know we've gone IN the blind spot, because you pulled out to pass - and you (should) know we haven't come out the back yet...


True enough, and the fact that it's all the lorry driver's fault will be some compensation when the lorry's nearside front wheelnuts are drawing spirogiro patterns on your driver's door ;) . All I'm saying is that it's a dangerous place to put yourself and if you do find yourself there because a lorry is overtaking you, the safest thing to do is maintain your speed and let the lorry go.
Author:  Jonathan [ October 6th, 2010, 5:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motorways
Motorway driving is easy, I often go from Worcester to Fort William (420miles), and I've even gone as far as Uig on Isle of Skye (540miles), on the same day. The A-series was designed for long distance driving (slowly :lol: )
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