Room 101: Coventry No.8 Ryan Burrows abhors bad drivers
01.02.2020 Coventry, England. Rugby Union. Coventrys captain Ryan Burrows makes the decisive break leading to Martin James bonus point try during round 11 of the Greene King IPA Championship match played between Coventry rfc and Cornish Pirates rfc at the Butts Park Arena, Coventry.
After being selected in TRP’s Championship Dream XV 2019-20, Coventry No.8 takes us through three of his biggest pet hates.
1. Lorry drivers overtaking on major roads
Sometimes I think lorry drivers must forget what vehicle they’re in. When you see them move out of the slow lane into the middle lane to overtake another lorry on a dual carriageway or motorway, especially uphill, you know that means one thing – you’re going to be stuck behind them for ages.
TRP verdict: You’ve articulated your case very well, it’s going in.
2. ‘Rubber neckers’
When life is normal, I seem to spend most of my time in the car commuting to Coventry from South Yorkshire so I’m afraid I’ve gone for another road-related choice.
The last thing you need when all you want to do is get from A to B as quickly and safely as possible is unnecessary delays. So with that in mind, people who slow down to take a look at an accident on the other carriageway need to wind their necks in, it just causes the traffic to back up.
TRP verdict: No bending of the rules should be allowed, rubber neck or not. That’s 2 out of 2.
3. Bad manners
Upon holding a door open for someone or letting someone pass by on a narrow path or in a hallway, the least you should expect is a simple acknowledgment by way of a thankyou or a smile. I sarcastically say ‘you’re welcome’ so much so that my 7-year-old has started saying it too!
TRP verdict: Pardon me for being rude but this isn’t exactly an original choice. The door is slammed shut.
