Bad Driving in Warwickshire — SM18 VAD

Additional incident context

This entry records a bad driving report in Warwickshire, dated June 24, 2025. Incident pages like this are kept as factual records so local drivers can spot repeat patterns over time and build a clearer picture of risk in specific places. In this case, the report references vehicle SM18 VAD (Tesla) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.

The original submission notes: “Whilst encountering the bends between Blackmill and Brynmenyn, a number of drivers had their headlights on full beam into oncoming traffic. I had my headlights on full beam but as soon as I saw a beam of light from an oncoming vehicle I dipped mine, but although there were some who did what I did, rather too many were not considerate of other drivers and could be adding to causing an accident. Also, although the speed limit is 40 mph which is what I did, one driver who was behind and driving close to me put his headlights on full beam to dazzle me probably because I would not go any faster. Dazzling other drivers with headlights seems to be prevalent in this area. --- Context --- Type: Bad Driving Location: Warwickshire Vehicle: Tesla Registration: SM18 VAD Date reported: 2025-06-23 --- Safety takeaway --- Stay defensive, leave space, and avoid escalating risky behaviour.” Keeping this first-hand wording matters because it preserves how the event was experienced at the time of reporting. As more reports are logged from the same area, small details such as overtaking style, lane movement, junction pressure, or recurring time windows can reveal whether this is an isolated event or part of a broader local trend.

This incident is best read alongside nearby reports to understand whether the behaviour is occasional or recurring. Comparing reports by location and incident type helps surface trends that are more actionable than any single account on its own.