Paul Tapner - horsebox crash. Shocking photo!

Sorry, a bit late to this, but are you saying that if a car breaks down on the hard shoulder they should almost expect a lorry to plough into them and it would be their fault? I am aware of the advice to get out of the car if safe to do so by the way.
 
MurphysMinder said:
Sorry, a bit late to this, but are you saying that if a car breaks down on the hard shoulder they should almost expect a lorry to plough into them and it would be their fault? I am aware of the advice to get out of the car if safe to do so by the way.
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Yes ,expect it,because it happens all too often .The results are generaly so severe that it simply isnt worth the risk.And yes ,if you dont have hazards on and get that triangle (or two for a lorry) out there,you are at fault.Incidentaly did you know that on the continent now one must have a high viz jacket or tabard ona vehicle for EVERY person.
 
horrific and thank god all ok

oddly was driving box home in dark tonight and thinking that i should stick a couple of hiviz vests in, maybe even something for a horse, just to keep in lorry in case of breakdown
warning triangle is excellent idea too
 
smiggy said:
horrific and thank god all ok

oddly was driving box home in dark tonight and thinking that i should stick a couple of hiviz vests in, maybe even something for a horse, just to keep in lorry in case of breakdown
warning triangle is excellent idea too
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Warning triangle not merely an exelent idea but you really do need them ,two . On the continent, the number of times I have been stoped by police checking to see that I carry these. In this country we are definately behind the times and road conditions!
 
I agree that it's sensible to get away from your vehicle if you break down on the hard shoulder but I don't think they could safely have unloaded the horses under those conditions, maybe that's why they chose to stay with the vehicle? (not bein snarky, but genuinely wondering) .
 
If my horse had been on board I would have been 400 yards down the road in my fluorescent coat by my first triangle trying to ensure that drivers saw the hazard. Not sitting in the cab on my mobile phone.
 
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