To think that people in general really don't care about road safety?

[Iqqq]

I'm noticing more and more (especially on here), that car owners really don't care about the safety of their vehicle.

Cheap Chinese ditch finder tyres, coupled with unserviced brake systems is a recipe for disaster, yet I know of several people who only buy the cheapest tyres available, and then leave the servicing for the mot tester. A sort of "if it ain't broke, don't touch it" mentality.

Does anybody actually do regular vehicle checks any more, and who else doesn't bother actually having the car serviced, just leaving it for the mot to highlight items to be fixed?

Aibu to think a lot of car owners are either too stupid or just don't care enough about safety to carry out regular safety checks?

I'm more concerned about the utterly shite general standard of driving than whether someone can dip their oil or check their tyres.

Reading roadcraft should be compulsory when learning to drive, not just wheeled out for advanced driving courses.

It was foggy here this morning - it was shocking how many people hadn't bothered to turn on their lights.

@Sometimesonly

Also, I’m amazed at the number of people who only discover their tyres are worn out at MOT or service, this is basic stuff that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Basic stuff if you've been shown by someone. This is like the cooking threads where people just presume everyone knows how to cook. I don't know how to do any of these things except top up water!

There are YouTube videos showing you how to do all this stuff. You can also buy manuals with instructions if you prefer books to videos. Not only that, but being able to open the bonnet and check your oil, and knowing the legal minimum tyre tread depth etc. is part of the driving test!

Yes it bloody well is basic!

It wasn't part of the driving test when I took it! I get your point though. If I ever drive again (gave it up a year ago) I'll look into it.

@DynamoKev

It was foggy here this morning - it was shocking how many people hadn't bothered to turn on their lights.

I find drivers using their fog light at the slightest mist more of an issue!

@Sirzy

Totally agree with you