Carrying 5 passengers

big_white_dog84 · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:35

I picked my gf up from her work night out about half an hour ago, and as usual there were more people wanting a lift. I was happy to do this, until 5 people tried to pile in. I said I was only carrying 4, and refused to drive off while the 5 stayed in the car (without being argumentative). Eventually my gf said she would get out and wait while I dropped the other 4 off, but it was obvious she wasn't happy. Now she's not talking to me. What would you have done in this situation?

agw_01 · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:35

Put one in the boot.

al123 · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:36

The same as you did

neoboy · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:36

What you driving?

Ladforce · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:42

Carrying 5 is illegal if the car is not designed for it so I would have done the same as you and have done in the past - if you were to crash or someone was to hit you the extra passenger could have easily killed someone or themselves. In my case the other guys had to flip a coin as to who stayed as I wouldnt leave my gf behind to wait. Its a tough call to make but you did the right thing.

loltim · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:43

Yeah what car was it? If you're driving a Renault 21 Savanna your GF has a point

radderfire · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:44

Exactly the same. Well done for having the sense not to take more passengers than you are legally allowed to. If you had taken all of them, one of them would not have been able to wear a seatbelt, and if you'd had an accident they could have been thrown into your gf in the front.

Good call, ignore gf.

Rgds

Radderfire

Clarkey · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:53

yeah i'd have done the same. Your gf needs to grow up a bit by the sounds of it. Silent treatment because you refused to drive illegally and dangerously is about as petty as it gets.

Tom|Nbk · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:55

Chucked the lot out and took the GF home..

Some people are way to cheeky when it comes to lifts. I guess they piled in without asking first?

Zip · 24 Dec 2007 at 01:57

big_white_dog84 said:
I picked my gf up from her work night out about half an hour ago, and as usual there were more people wanting a lift. I was happy to do this, until 5 people tried to pile in. I said I was only carrying 4, and refused to drive off while the 5 stayed in the car (without being argumentative). Eventually my gf said she would get out and wait while I dropped the other 4 off, but it was obvious she wasn't happy. Now she's not talking to me. What would you have done in this situation?

You left your girlfriend, At work, Alone, at night? :eek:

No wonder why shes ****** at you

I would have kicked on of the other people out Personally

Clarkey · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:01

Zip said:
You left your girlfriend, At work, Alone, at night?

No wonder why shes ****** at you

I would have kicked on of the other people out Personally

Wait a second, maybe I misunderstood. You actually did leave the gf and took the other people? If so, then christ no wonder she is *****!

Also Tom|Nbk, having a 5-door is an invitation for this kind of behaviour, should be driving a 3-door

zain · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:03

When a chick does that, it's an indication for you to step in and not agree! Even if she says it is ok lol

PhillyDee · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:05

Ooh, what a newbie mistake to make.

agw_01 · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:05

Tom|Nbk said:
Some people are way to cheeky when it comes to lifts. I guess they piled in without asking first?

Agreed.

I'd have left two of the people there and taken the gf and the other two to their destination.

No way would I leave the gf there on her own.

Skeeter · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:07

Got argumentative!

You went to work to pick up your GF, not 5 others. Ask them to get out, then tell them to get out. Its your car.

Bottem line, taking 5 is illegal, they must get out.

If your GF has a problem with you refusing to take 5, then she needs to sort herself out a bit.

Shimmy · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:13

agw_01 said:
Agreed.

I'd have left two of the people there and taken the gf and the other two to their destination.

No way would I leave the gf there on her own.

^What he said. I wouldn't leave someone by themselves, never mind by gf.

I personally don't mind giving lifts.

Tom|Nbk · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:16

Clarkey said:
Also Tom|Nbk, having a 5-door is an invitation for this kind of behaviour, should be driving a 3-door

I know this all too well

For the record, I don't actually mind giving lifts, if people are polite and ask nicely first. For that lot to pile in and then refuse to get out would make my blood boil to the point I'd have them all out and just take the GF home. Your car, your rules.

Hunders · 24 Dec 2007 at 02:28

Oh, the joys of having only two seats!

I would have kicked the 5th out tbh.

Begbie · 24 Dec 2007 at 03:17

Would have told them can only give 4 a lift if no one got out, would have told them all to get out. Wouldn't have left the GF though.

Trojan · 24 Dec 2007 at 03:25

To be honest I'd have probably just taken them all if it wasn't going to be a long journey. Having said that, your girlfriend should respect your decision to do things legally and not give you the silent treatment.