That's horrible!

On the way home yesterday we were stuck in the nearside lane of the M4 wondering why we were all travelling so slowly. Eventually we found ourselves behind a small car being driven at a steady 42mph and looked for an opportunity to pass the idiot driving in such a frustrating and dangerous manner (perhaps it was a diesel with a clogged dpf in limp-home mode?)

There was an HGV behind me and as I indicated to overtake I saw his indicator go on. I pulled out and returned to the nearside lane immediately I was past the mobile chicane. When the HGV eventually drew alongside at his maximum 58mph he gave me an indignant fanfare on his horns so, naturally, I did the same to him and then flicked him the finger - one of the advantages of driving a soft top.

I don't know what his problem was as there was no apparent danger to anyone and I easily out-accelerated him as I did the manoeuvre but your picture emphasises just how vulnerable we and our outfits are and the possible consequences of 'getting it wrong'.

Thanks for the reminder!