ade Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I've just driven back over the Mountain, from Douglas to Ramsey. Apart from it being terribly foggy, there is a strip of fuel leaving a rainbow effect from about Hillberry to Kates / Keppel Gate. It is extremely slippery, specially at Brandish Corner and at Kates itself. There have been reports of a slippery road on Energy, and I called the Police, who told me there were already some calls in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stookie Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I've just driven back over the Mountain, from Douglas to Ramsey. Apart from it being terribly foggy, there is a strip of fuel leaving a rainbow effect from about Hillberry to Kates / Keppel Gate. It is extremely slippery, specially at Brandish Corner and at Kates itself. There have been reports of a slippery road on Energy, and I called the Police, who told me there were already some calls in. That's a coincidence - I always come across lots of fools on the Mountain Road, especially in fog when 2 mph seems to be the only safe speed and the fog light stays illuminated for the next 8 days because the alert person who switched it on forgot all about it Anyone reckon Brandish is soon going to be a 100mph bend?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallybug Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 That's a coincidence - I always come across lots of fools on the Mountain Road, especially in fog when 2 mph seems to be the only safe speed and the fog light stays illuminated for the next 8 days because the alert person who switched it on forgot all about it Anyone reckon Brandish is soon going to be a 100mph bend?!! Nah, it'll be a 40mph as the DoT move the speed limit restriction out from Hillberry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I've just driven back over the Mountain, from Douglas to Ramsey. Apart from it being terribly foggy, there is a strip of fuel leaving a rainbow effect from about Hillberry to Kates / Keppel Gate. It is extremely slippery, specially at Brandish Corner and at Kates itself. There have been reports of a slippery road on Energy, and I called the Police, who told me there were already some calls in. That's a coincidence - I always come across lots of fools on the Mountain Road, especially in fog when 2 mph seems to be the only safe speed and the fog light stays illuminated for the next 8 days because the alert person who switched it on forgot all about it Anyone reckon Brandish is soon going to be a 100mph bend?!! What speed do you suggest when the only thing you can see is the white line about 10m in front of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 I suggest travelling the speed you feel comfortable with. I do get frustrated with drivers who insist on driving on a clear dry day at very slow speeds. However, when it's foggy, icy, very wet, snowing, etc. I never have a problem with sitting behind someone who may feel less comfortable than me driving over the mountain in such conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Peters Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Spill allegedly went all the way from Sulby, up though Tholty Will to the Bungalow, then along the TT course as far as Governor's Hill. I know for sure one car was written off in a resulting crash, maybe both. The driver responsible for the spill (or his employers) should be charged with something involving the words 'reckless' and 'endangering'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 27th and 29th, - now we need to find someone who travels that road every two days ! (or over-fills the tank every two days) must be a few quids worth of lubricant dropped there ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 There is a 2.5 ton weight limit up through Sulby onto the Tholt-y-will road so it can't have been that bigger vehicle....... Hopefully if there is any more then the rain we had earlier on today will have washed some of it away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Did I hear that the accident this morning at 7.25 was being attributed to the said slick? I thought that it was another driver error case initially. I went through at 7.30 and it all appeared to be under control and met the cops flying through from Douglas at great speed. Slick, what slick ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stookie Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 met the cops flying through from Douglas at great speed. Slick, what slick ??? Police drivers can do no wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stookie Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 That's a coincidence - I always come across lots of fools on the Mountain Road, especially in fog when 2 mph seems to be the only safe speed and the fog light stays illuminated for the next 8 days because the alert person who switched it on forgot all about it What speed do you suggest when the only thing you can see is the white line about 10m in front of you? Can't be bothered doing the exact maths, but let's say at 30 mph your car covers about 10m in a second. On the rule of thumb (i) your eyesight and mobility are up to the job and you are concentrating (ii) you keep the windscreen clear and (iii) a 2 second gap is what is often recommended to the car in front, I would say 15 mph would be about right. 10m visibility is VERY severe and quite uncommon even for here IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxchatterbox Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 but surely speed was a factor in the accident this morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 It felt like 10m the other day! Ok, maybe 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbot Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 An oil spillage may be the cause of a car crash on the Mountain Road, police on the Isle of Man say. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/5393888.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 They should have read the forum! http://www.manxforums.com/forums/index.php...c=13988&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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