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. There can't be a slight distortion of the rules here and there, or little blind eyes turned to highway code. Total anarchy is necessary or nothing! If you are going down a narrow road, to quote an example, you cannot somply let another approaching vehicle go safely by you. It is necessary to try to force the oncoming vehicle to stop and let you through, or totally run them off the road. If you can do this without feeling guilty or ashamed, then you are on you way to becoming accepted into the fold.

Dominate your steet with your vehicle

Councils up and down the country have woken up to the prospect of making shed loads of money by changing eveyone for parking. So space in the street outside your house is now at a premium, and even with a permit does not guarantee you a slot near to your house. But where does ‘white van man’ fit into this? He has to own several cars, and park his van in the street – thereby taking the space of about four cars. If you are able to do this and not care what is thought of you, then you will be a prime candidate for the accolade!

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