How to become a white van man?
What are the main criteria to being recognised as a ‘white van man’? Perhaps the obvious kick-off point is to own a white van, that said, you could still be excluded from the fraternity. Perhaps I can shed a little light on my own experiences, which list what I feel would guarantee entry into the ‘privileged ‘club.
Complete disregard for other road users
Now, this is vitally important if you wish to become a member of this club. It cannot simply be a slight bending of the rules or a deliberate misinterpretation here or there. Total anarchy is necessary or nothing! If you are driving down a narrow county road, for example, you cannot safely negociate passage past another vehicle. You would have to force the other car to stop to let you pass, or more suitable, run that person right off the road. If you can manage to do this without the slightest pang of guilt, then you are well on your way to earning your spurs.
Dominate your steet with your vehicle
The councils in most towns and cities have awoken to the idea that there is lots of money to be made by parking enforcement. Now that the parking space outside your house is premium real estate, the permit doesn’t even guarantee slotting your car anywhere near to where your live. But where does ‘white van man’ fit into this? Our bloke probably owns more than one or two cars and parks the van outside his house too, consuming more space than anyone else in the street. If it is possible that you can do this and not give a stuff about your neighbours, then you will pass with flying colours!
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