A friend of mine, with the exact model of mini in red, would mount the curb, drive AROUND the traffic light on the pavement, enter the traffic on the cross road with the light on green and turn left to continue onward. Anyone who's ever driven in an original mini will know it's a wild ride, they're just a go-kart with a roof!
Does not haves a black bonnet/hood, there are several minis in shot, they were incredibly popular only going out of production in 2000, it’s replacement the mini metro went out of production in 1998 :)
There will a sign. Sometimes you can’t turn right on red here in ol’ Canada. The Top Gear where they went to Florida and the South is my favourite episode. I’m Canadian but live in NYC most of the year for work. Night & day. The States are insane haha
I still find it fascinating that left turn on red (keeping in mind that they drive on the wrong side of the road) isn't a thing in the UK. Or at least it wasn't the last time I checked.
Nope, red is red. You never go through one. On the other hand the stupid rule some US states have that you must come to a dead stop at junctions doesn't exist here. At junctions, roundabouts, mini roundabouts etc you don't even have to slow down if you can see the way is clear.
I find the varying rules in the US weird. In Europe, a red light means stop. Always stop. If they want to allow a turn in one direction while stoppiong forward traffic they have filter lights like this:
more and more cities that have had it are getting rid of right on red. interesting enough Indianapolis wanted to get rid of it and the state passed a law prohibiting them from banning right on red. Really with modern adaptive traffic control systems there is no need for right on red.
What? Why? Right on red is efficient. If it's clear, no traffic or pedestrians in a crosswalk, what could possibly be gained by making the driver wait?
probably what causes there to be intersections with no crosswalks and signs prohibiting crossing. There is one near me where if you are on a certain corner, both road directions have a do not cross sign and I legit have no clue what a cop would do if you did cross because you have to cross a no crossing to get to a crosswalk for either road. I feel like if someone took that to court they could win.
In many (most?) US states, bicycles and other similar vehicles can use the crosswalk, even if the vehicle lane has a red light. (Technically they're supposed to stop first, just like cars are supposed to stop before making a turn-on-red. But don't bet on either actually happening.)
What if there is a traffic light with a sensor that only turns green if there is a car waiting? Sometimes they don't detect the bike. Do they have to wait for a car to come before they can go?
They aren't programmed that way. They still have a time component programmed in too. Also we have a law that let's you treat a red light that is suspected of not working as a four way
i couldn't imagine driving on the wrong side of the road like that. ...most people are right-handed, right-footed, walk on the right, drive on the right. ...why be backwards & wrong??? makes NO sense at all??
Yes, most are right handed, which historically made it easier on horseback to stay on the left so you would be able to draw your sword. There's more to it; read this: https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Why-do-the-British-drive-on-the-left/ It also explains why it made more sense for North America to change & be the “backwards” one. And yes, most are right footed too, which is why the accelerator/gas pedal is still pressed with your right foot, regardless of which side of the road you're on.
(if you're right-handed, you're right-footed too) (& left-handed = left-footed) ...& it's still easier & better to drive on the right. that clip shows how driving on the left is so unneccesarily complicted for no reason)
Having spent 30 years in the UK and 10 years in Canada, I can say that neither is easier than the other. The roads are different, and rules of the road apply differently as a result. Once you’ve adjusted to the directional differences, then driving is driving. I find the biggest challenge is to do with traffic lights and traffic light rules than which side of the road you’re on.
@TheElliotPage I think the issue you’re getting at isn’t that one is easier than the other, but more that you were taught one way and to have to adjust to drive on the other side of the road is harder to conceptualize as a result. That’s something that works both ways because I remember the challenge of that adjustment period. But once you adjust and the muscle memory kicks in, then it’s all the same.
not at all. it's like my cousin, i'm right-handed, he is wrong-handed. Doing something wrong, like driving on the left & muscle memory doesn't mean it's correct. Its still wrong & dumb. Do Europeans walk on the left side? No, they walk/pass on the right side, which is right. ...stop being an anarchist, you evil troublemaker.
There was a Morris marina/ ital van opposite at the end. I had one as a project car that never really got off the ground. So sad o never got it back on the road
I thought it Might be a Nissan Bluebird but neither the Toyota or Nissan have the flat rear arch. Somewhere in the recesses of my mind a small voice is saying "Subaru" but I think it's wrong.
It's been bugging me so much that instead of sleeping like a normal person I instead have been pouring over 1980's saloon cars. I think it may be a Mitsubishi Galant circa 1985?
Oh yea, never miss an opportunity to own an AE86! By the time I was of age to buy one the Irish had snapped them all up from the UK as they used them for road rallying.
SirChadwellHeath
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GansQZrJyVPmQcFQA
HandoB4Javert
Mr Bean makes more sense than this
LariCheltsy
I like the backup car in the background
FarQuad
I still cant believe all this incredible comedy was packed in one season.
southpawsforeffect
A friend of mine, with the exact model of mini in red, would mount the curb, drive AROUND the traffic light on the pavement, enter the traffic on the cross road with the light on green and turn left to continue onward. Anyone who's ever driven in an original mini will know it's a wild ride, they're just a go-kart with a roof!
turbolento4r1v2000
Totally impossible scenario - people on bikes neither stop or dismount on red lights. They just go through
PanNonOpticon
Why can I tell it's Mr Bean from the applause?
CaptSchmidtGaming
Europe
EricPisch
UK
dontfloatmygoat
Is that a spare Mr Bean mini in the background?
EricPisch
Does not haves a black bonnet/hood, there are several minis in shot, they were incredibly popular only going out of production in 2000, it’s replacement the mini metro went out of production in 1998 :)
Vergenbuurg
YouEatYellowSnow
LenWeirdracin
robofuck
Here in the US we're just allowed to take a right on red. That's just a thing that you're allowed to do.
ReturnWinchester
One of the few really logical parts of the US driving code.
iMcFly
I moved from the UK to Canada. Being able to turn right on red took me so long to get used to.
TheElliotPage
There will a sign. Sometimes you can’t turn right on red here in ol’ Canada. The Top Gear where they went to Florida and the South is my favourite episode. I’m Canadian but live in NYC most of the year for work. Night & day. The States are insane haha
nanananananaananan
There's only 14 episodes of Mr Bean.
Wokerati
Thank goodness.
CurbYourClassWar
KellyanneConwayTwitty
Boooo to you
hamberglar
I still find it fascinating that left turn on red (keeping in mind that they drive on the wrong side of the road) isn't a thing in the UK. Or at least it wasn't the last time I checked.
CarlBassett
Nope, red is red. You never go through one. On the other hand the stupid rule some US states have that you must come to a dead stop at junctions doesn't exist here. At junctions, roundabouts, mini roundabouts etc you don't even have to slow down if you can see the way is clear.
AbelardSnazz
I find the varying rules in the US weird. In Europe, a red light means stop. Always stop. If they want to allow a turn in one direction while stoppiong forward traffic they have filter lights like this:
aristera
Right on red is great for traffic. It keeps cars moving, but it's a bitch for cars trying to merge on to the roads as there are no breaks in traffic.
Filanwizard
more and more cities that have had it are getting rid of right on red. interesting enough Indianapolis wanted to get rid of it and the state passed a law prohibiting them from banning right on red. Really with modern adaptive traffic control systems there is no need for right on red.
ReturnWinchester
What? Why? Right on red is efficient. If it's clear, no traffic or pedestrians in a crosswalk, what could possibly be gained by making the driver wait?
pintDMG
Right turn on red is a car-centric nightmare that kills people, to save a few impatient fucks a few seconds.
ReturnWinchester
No, idiot drivers who don't look where they're going kill people. Right turn on red is efficiency.
pintDMG
Found the impatient fuck.
ReturnWinchester
Nice, right to name-calling, how very mature. But I guess I can forgive you for it since there aren't any logical arguments to counter my point with.
Filanwizard
probably what causes there to be intersections with no crosswalks and signs prohibiting crossing. There is one near me where if you are on a certain corner, both road directions have a do not cross sign and I legit have no clue what a cop would do if you did cross because you have to cross a no crossing to get to a crosswalk for either road. I feel like if someone took that to court they could win.
Grimmy32
I did this once with a motorbike, got warned by a police officer. What did I learn? I can only do that if the engine is turned off.
eugene51
Or when the police aren't watching...
InvadingYourSpaces
Had to think about it a minute. Right on red isn't illegal here (Left on red in opposite land.)
thetinymonarch
Left in red is legal when signed. Roundabouts often have a left cut lane.
QuartzPoker
In some parts of the US, left on red is legal too! Usually on one way streets.
Volpe42
Here anything on wheels counts as a vehicle.
LastChans
so my grandmother....
Skevoid
docforrobot
Bringing new meaning to the phrase "If my grandmother had wheels she would have been a bike"
ReallyFastSloth
Wheelchair?
HandoB4Javert
apLundell
In many (most?) US states, bicycles and other similar vehicles can use the crosswalk, even if the vehicle lane has a red light. (Technically they're supposed to stop first, just like cars are supposed to stop before making a turn-on-red. But don't bet on either actually happening.)
Volpe42
Not in PA. Bikes must follow the same exact rules as motor vehicles
VoweltoothJenkins
What if there is a traffic light with a sensor that only turns green if there is a car waiting? Sometimes they don't detect the bike. Do they have to wait for a car to come before they can go?
Volpe42
They aren't programmed that way. They still have a time component programmed in too. Also we have a law that let's you treat a red light that is suspected of not working as a four way
TheElliotPage
i couldn't imagine driving on the wrong side of the road like that. ...most people are right-handed, right-footed, walk on the right, drive on the right. ...why be backwards & wrong??? makes NO sense at all??
iMcFly
Yes, most are right handed, which historically made it easier on horseback to stay on the left so you would be able to draw your sword. There's more to it; read this: https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Why-do-the-British-drive-on-the-left/ It also explains why it made more sense for North America to change & be the “backwards” one. And yes, most are right footed too, which is why the accelerator/gas pedal is still pressed with your right foot, regardless of which side of the road you're on.
TheElliotPage
(if you're right-handed, you're right-footed too) (& left-handed = left-footed) ...& it's still easier & better to drive on the right. that clip shows how driving on the left is so unneccesarily complicted for no reason)
iMcFly
Having spent 30 years in the UK and 10 years in Canada, I can say that neither is easier than the other. The roads are different, and rules of the road apply differently as a result. Once you’ve adjusted to the directional differences, then driving is driving. I find the biggest challenge is to do with traffic lights and traffic light rules than which side of the road you’re on.
iMcFly
@TheElliotPage I think the issue you’re getting at isn’t that one is easier than the other, but more that you were taught one way and to have to adjust to drive on the other side of the road is harder to conceptualize as a result. That’s something that works both ways because I remember the challenge of that adjustment period. But once you adjust and the muscle memory kicks in, then it’s all the same.
TheElliotPage
not at all. it's like my cousin, i'm right-handed, he is wrong-handed. Doing something wrong, like driving on the left & muscle memory doesn't mean it's correct. Its still wrong & dumb. Do Europeans walk on the left side? No, they walk/pass on the right side, which is right. ...stop being an anarchist, you evil troublemaker.
Volpe42
That's gotta be a Mr Bean bit
moxythree
Did Mr. Bean give it away?
Volpe42
Wasnt there when I made the comment
moxythree
He wasn’t in the video? He’s driving/walking the car.
Volpe42
Look below the video
getadogupya
What gave it away?
Volpe42
Op must have done an edit because I didn't see the mr bean when I made this comment
floatationman
Don't worry about it. It probably just didn't load right on first viewing. Happens.
Gayforbae
The lime green mini
Housemaster
Mr. Bean, probably.
QuartzPoker
Well you don't really get a good look at him in this bit, but the car is a dead giveaway
getadogupya
SP4x
Oh my! So many vehicles that are no longer seen on the roads! A Mk3 Escort, Mk2 Astra, Granada, Mk2 Cavalier, Mk2 Fiesta, Mk2 Golf.
jdregius92
There was a Morris marina/ ital van opposite at the end. I had one as a project car that never really got off the ground. So sad o never got it back on the road
Etlac
It is hard to believe that these cars existed at the same time as the Peugeot 205, which still shows up today.
wurstkaesescenario
Had some of them
IamtheAIyoushouldfear
Forf sierra
IamtheAIyoushouldfear
Ford* FML!
28dayslaterwasawarning
Cortina Mk4, Peugeot 309, Mk2 Escort Estate, the boxy Transit, another green Mini!
28dayslaterwasawarning
And a Nissan Sunny. But what's even rarer is a cyclist stopping at a red light
UNHchabo
I think the car that blue/grey car right in front on him was a Saab 900.
unluckyandbored
Yup, it sure was.
PapiChuloNumeroUno
So Mk#X type vehicles arent allowed on the road anymore?
jinbee
No they all rusted out or died by now, any still running would be ~30 years old.
Teberon
Sorry to disappoint you but 30 years ago was 90s and these are older. Yes, we are old
unluckyandbored
They're allowed, they're just old and most of them have gone to the junkyard.
TheCarolingian
I'm pretty sure its a MkV Cortina, not a Granada
DavidBradshaw
There's both, dark blueccar turning right is Granada, gold car near start is Cortina. God I'm old.
TheCarolingian
Yup. Didn't see the blue one...I was focused on the gold one!
DontTazeMeBrah
Turning vehicle right when traffic stops I think is a Toyota Cressida
SP4x
I thought it Might be a Nissan Bluebird but neither the Toyota or Nissan have the flat rear arch. Somewhere in the recesses of my mind a small voice is saying "Subaru" but I think it's wrong.
unluckyandbored
It's definitely Japanese, whatever it is. Mitsubishi maybe? Not sure, doesn't look like anything I remmeber seeing in the US market...
SP4x
It's been bugging me so much that instead of sleeping like a normal person I instead have been pouring over 1980's saloon cars. I think it may be a Mitsubishi Galant circa 1985?
NocturnalPigeon
It is a Mitsubishi Galant.
28dayslaterwasawarning
It's very similar to a Proton Saga
DontTazeMeBrah
Damn you right. 1980/90s saloon cars are awesome. Cressida is one I am on the look out for altho I have a AE86 deal might be too good to pass.
SP4x
Oh yea, never miss an opportunity to own an AE86! By the time I was of age to buy one the Irish had snapped them all up from the UK as they used them for road rallying.