Contractors with bad drivers

[Sandy B]

Today at 3:44 pm, I was almost rear ended by a contractor as I yielded to a car in the roundabout. The contractor was reading something on a clipboard. As I entered the Hillsborough gate, He sped up, only to lock up his tires (the 2nd time in 30 seconds) to prevent running over a golf cart with two people onboard.
I have no idea of the quality of work of this company. I do believe the only way we will get their attention is to hit them in the pocket book. Money talks.
Stone Central Inc, Custom Granite Fabrications, will not be getting any of my business.

[Jima64]

Probably would be smarter to call and complain to the owner.

[rubicon]

Today at 3:44 pm, I was almost rear ended by a contractor as I yielded to a car in the roundabout. The contractor was reading something on a clipboard. As I entered the Hillsborough gate, He sped up, only to lock up his tires (the 2nd time in 30 seconds) to prevent running over a golf cart with two people onboard.
I have no idea of the quality of work of this company. I do believe the only way we will get their attention is to hit them in the pocket book. Money talks.
Stone Central Inc, Custom Granite Fabrications, will not be getting any of my business.

Hi Sandy B: I think the name of your thread could be shortened to "bad drivers" and be very accurate :D

[golfing eagles]

I think I'd like to add a pet peeve---contractors who park in the cart lane. There are houses that back up on Hillsborough Trail, Pinellas Place, Ave Marie, Charlotte Ct., Hendry Dr. and the like. Instead of pulling into the development in front of the house, they park in the cart lane especially if they are working in the back of the house. Yes, it is more convenient for THEM, but it creates a safety hazard for everyone ELSE. I cannot believe that it is legal to park in a cart lane, so maybe a few tickets will change that culture.

[biker1]

I cycle quite a bit on Villages roads and find, in general, the contractors in trucks to have better driving habits than the residents in cars. Part of this might be age related.

Today at 3:44 pm, I was almost rear ended by a contractor as I yielded to a car in the roundabout. The contractor was reading something on a clipboard. As I entered the Hillsborough gate, He sped up, only to lock up his tires (the 2nd time in 30 seconds) to prevent running over a golf cart with two people onboard.
I have no idea of the quality of work of this company. I do believe the only way we will get their attention is to hit them in the pocket book. Money talks.
Stone Central Inc, Custom Granite Fabrications, will not be getting any of my business.

[ColdNoMore]

I was honked at by a resident today, because I had the audacity to come to a complete stop before entering a roundabout...just to ensure the vehicle already in the roundabout was actually going to turn before they got to me. :oops:


I did let the driver behind me know however...that I thought they were number 1. :D

[golow]

Sandy B... thanks for your concern and noting the name of the company. Did everyone hear that???

Stone Central Inc, Custom Granite Fabrications should NOT get your business.

If there is a financial cost to unsafe driving, perhaps we will get less of it.

[biker1]

In order for this strategy to make sense, the owner needs to be contacted and told of the issue. Otherwise, it is the same as being unhappy about some aspect of the food or service at a restaurant but not tell the manager about it (and give them a chance to correct the situation) but go home and tell all your friends that the restaurant is no good.


Sandy B... thanks for your concern and noting the name of the company. Did everyone hear that???

Stone Central Inc, Custom Granite Fabrications should NOT get your business.

If there is a financial cost to unsafe driving, perhaps we will get less of it.

[golfing eagles]

I was honked at by a resident today, because I had the audacity to come to a complete stop before entering a roundabout...just to ensure the vehicle already in the roundabout was actually going to turn before they got to me. :oops:


I did let the driver behind me know however...that I thought they were number 1. :D

I guess you missed the part in the roundabout instructional flyer that stated stop signs are optional:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[ColdNoMore]

I guess you missed the part in the roundabout instructional flyer that stated stop signs are optional:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I thought that only applied when they were in all caps?




:D

[golfing eagles]

I thought that only applied when they were in all caps?




:D

Not sure. Apparently the law on that subject is vague. But I'm just glad to be here in TV, otherwise I'd have to worry about the election, the economy, ISIS, and government corruption . Instead, the worries are now street signs, dog poop and seat saving:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stdole]

Golfing Eagles your post is somewhat off subject or to the
point...Not sure where you are going?

[golfing eagles]

Golfing Eagles your post is somewhat off subject or to the
point...Not sure where you are going?

Sorry, you have to read the thread on "Street signs by the new Walmart" to understand. We get tied up in trivia, probably because we enjoy a certain degree of isolation from the "real" world. 6 pages on capital vs small letters on street signs---doesn't really rate high in the scheme of things. The bad driving, running stop signs, and parking in cart lanes is much more of a problem

[RickeyD]

In order for this strategy to make sense, the owner needs to be contacted and told of the issue. Otherwise, it is the same as being unhappy about some aspect of the food or service at a restaurant but not tell the manager about it (and give them a chance to correct the situation) but go home and tell all your friends that the restaurant is no good.



Most contractors do care how their employees drive, but more important they realize that talented tradesman are very hard to find and if found the employer will turn a blind eye to such things as bad driving, manners etc. Up to a certain point of course. But by and large contractors don't drive any better or worse then the typical resident.

[biker1]

You have your opinion and I have mine about the quality of contractor vs. resident drivers. Mine, however, is formed via 2000+ miles per year on a bike and I am keenly aware of how people drive.

Most contractors do care how their employees drive, but more important they realize that talented tradesman are very hard to find and if found the employer will turn a blind eye to such things as bad driving, manners etc. Up to a certain point of course. But by and large contractors don't drive any better or worse then the typical resident.

[photo1902]

I cycle quite a bit on Villages roads and find, in general, the contractors in trucks to have better driving habits than the residents in cars. Part of this might be age related.

I couldn't agree with you more. I cycle extensively and find that contractors, cement truck, dump truck drivers, etc, are much more likely to allow plenty of clearance when passing, and are more courteous. My few close calls are elderly drivers in cars and SUV's.

[bbbbbb]

Unfortunately, for walkers and bike riders, from our perspective, it can be a bit crazy and dangerous. I could give you some real stories of the drivers, it is a real surprise to be in a major retirement area and see the violations that are prevalent. As a retiree should you not be having a relaxing lifestyle? We see some nutcases that act like they are in the Daytona speed competition.
OK.............1. the running stop sign, or in reality just slowing down a bit, done on a regular basis. 2. The tunnels: If you are walking or bike riding or in your cart coming out of a tunnel,,,,,,,,,,,,, be careful. There is usually a stop sign on the pavement. I have seen not 1 but 3 cases that if I had really gone to the stop sign on the pavement, other drivers would have taken off the front wheel of my bike or the front of my cart. Especially in the late afternoon, and here is what seems to be the problem: At the time when shortly after the happy hours are over, groups of two to four golfers, with clubs on the carts, come whizzing down the sloped ramps at incredible speed, tailgating each other, former gear-heads? Racing and wondering about what to do when they grow up? Then, since they are in danger of rolling the cart, they cut the corner going INTO the tunnel very sharp and cut across the lane where the stopped person is exiting. Someone is going to really get hit hard at these locations. In one case I simply turned around, caught up with the trio, followed them to their plush neighborhood and slowed down, as the trio got out of their carts in their driveway, they had trouble walking and enjoyed ribbing each other about "slowly" poking along, wasting time, like let's do some more speeding and endanger everyone. Next comment was "Hey Ed do you have some of that good Scotch?" "The stuff at the the bar was really rot-gut".
So we do have a question, how many major problems or accidents do we have to have before we face this fact? Most if not all persons who are perched on a bar stool for several hours at the booze spigots eventually have to go home, do you think they may be driving a car or a golf cart?