Texting and driving

by **Standard Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DebhWD6ljZs

by **gfoot** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:27 pm

I wouldn't condone reading text messages while driving, but it strikes me that these people would probably be alive if they'd had their seatbelts on. Preventing an accident is better than surviving one, though, for sure.

I guess I just find both actions unthinkable, I'd never use my phone when driving any more than I'd ride in a car without my seat belt on. Some people seem incredibly stupid to me.

by **Horse** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SqD8FWB6o4

by **ExadiNigel** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:55 pm

Horse wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SqD8FWB6o4

by **WhoseGeneration** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:41 am

Well, it's because most consider driving to be secondary to other concerns.
The motor manufacturers conspiring in this, witness cupholders.
Drink and drive?

by **TripleS** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:07 pm

WhoseGeneration wrote:Well, it's because most consider driving to be secondary to other concerns.
The motor manufacturers conspiring in this, witness cupholders.
Drink and drive?

Yeah, it happens a lot.

I think cup holders are legitimate and can be useful, but some of them are limited in the size and type of cup/beaker/mug they will accommodate. They might be too small for some mugs, and they ought to have a slot in the side for when you're using a mug with a handle.

Never mind, the ones in the 406 will hold my (modest supply of) lager cans OK. Worry not.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

by **Horse** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:23 pm

TripleS wrote: They might be too small for some mugs, and they ought to have a slot in the side for when you're using a mug with a handle.

by **TripleS** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:00 am

Horse wrote:
TripleS wrote: They might be too small for some mugs, and they ought to have a slot in the side for when you're using a mug with a handle.

Whatever next?

It's very novel, but it's not quite what I meant....but I'm sure you knew that.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

by **WhoseGeneration** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:27 pm

TripleS wrote:
Yeah, it happens a lot.

I think cup holders are legitimate and can be useful, but some of them are limited in the size and type of cup/beaker/mug they will accommodate. They might be too small for some mugs, and they ought to have a slot in the side for when you're using a mug with a handle.

Never mind, the ones in the 406 will hold my (modest supply of) lager cans OK. Worry not.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

No use for me or any passengers, Mrs. WG included.
Ain't no drinking or eating in any of my cars, moving or static.

by **kfae8959** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:51 am

Horse wrote:

That's fine for those of you with left hand drive cars: if I used it the digestives would fall into my lap at the first sip, causing a further hazard...

David

by **Horse** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:19 pm

kfae8959 wrote:
Horse wrote:

That's fine for those of you with left hand drive cars: if I used it the digestives would fall into my lap at the first sip, causing a further hazard...

Don't see the problem :roll:

One hand for the mug, the other to eat the bics. :lol:

by **TripleS** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:38 pm

Horse wrote:
kfae8959 wrote:
Horse wrote:

That's fine for those of you with left hand drive cars: if I used it the digestives would fall into my lap at the first sip, causing a further hazard...

Don't see the problem

One hand for the mug, the other to eat the bics.

Exactly. Single knee steering can work quite well in suitable circumstances. You just have to make sure there's sufficient grip between your trousers and the steering wheel rim, and that only minor steering inputs will be required. Honestly, some folk are just lacking versatility. :roll:

Best wishes all,
Dave.

Youtube track-day vids · by **SeanP** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:22 pm

TripleS wrote:
Horse wrote:
kfae8959 wrote:That's fine for those of you with left hand drive cars: if I used it the digestives would fall into my lap at the first sip, causing a further hazard...

Don't see the problem

One hand for the mug, the other to eat the bics.

Exactly. Single knee steering can work quite well in suitable circumstances. You just have to make sure there's sufficient grip between your trousers and the steering wheel rim, and that only minor steering inputs will be required. Honestly, some folk are just lacking versatility.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

Ah, come on! You KNOW that BOTH Knees should be on the wheel most of the time, and alls OK so long as they don't go past 12 O'clock! :roll:

by **TripleS** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:50 pm

SeanP wrote:
TripleS wrote:Single knee steering can work quite well in suitable circumstances. You just have to make sure there's sufficient grip between your trousers and the steering wheel rim, and that only minor steering inputs will be required. Honestly, some folk are just lacking versatility.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

Ah, come on! You KNOW that BOTH Knees should be on the wheel most of the time, and alls OK so long as they don't go past 12 O'clock!

OK, fair enough, but if both knees are involved do we then need to devise a new form of shuffling? I fear this is going to get a bit too complicated for me.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

by **IVORTHE DRIVER** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:14 pm

Love this thread but heres a thing, why, if you cannot use a phone whilst driving (I never have and never will) does my minibus have a slot for my mobile and even more worrying why is it seemingly just out of reach?

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