LuckyMcSwervy 0 #26 October 28, 2013 theonlyski ****** Case in point, awhile back, I went to traffic school to expunge a ticket from my record. The instructor asked the class "how far behind a car should you stop at a traffic light/sign?" The men, to a tee, said "far enough behind the car so if someone rear-ends you, you won't get driven into the car in front of you." None of the other women even peeped up, until I said "far enough behind that you can still escape." All of a sudden, the other women chimed in and agreed emphatically. I once attended a lecture by a security professional who made that exact point. I always drive in a manner that I have a route out. The girlfriend thinks it's amazing that I can almost always predict peoples driving and next move... I consider it a survival skill. You NEED survival skills driving in your neck of the woods. Jesus Christ!! It's worse than the New Jersey Turnpike drivers down there!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rifleman 70 #27 October 29, 2013 One of my instructors told me that if you can see where the bottom of the car in front's tyres are in contact with the road over your bonnet (hood) then you have sufficient space to turn your car past the car in front without hitting them.Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #28 October 29, 2013 Honestly, I'm not overly concerned with hitting another vehicle if shit hits the fan. We practiced "break out box" scenarios just for that situation (yes, we actually rammed cars during the practice). Knowing how to ram a barricade of cars helps too. People think they're going to stop you dead in your tracks, but they can be defeated normally."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #29 October 29, 2013 QuoteKnowing how to ram a barricade of cars helps too. A life skill everyone should learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #30 October 29, 2013 theonlyski We practiced "break out box" scenarios just for that situation (yes, we actually rammed cars during the practice). Damn. Your high school's Driver's Ed program was a lot more fun than mine."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #31 October 29, 2013 Andy9o8QuoteKnowing how to ram a barricade of cars helps too. A life skill everyone should learn. Hey, ya never know when it could come in handy. In my previous job, it could've saved my bacon... and my life!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #32 October 29, 2013 ryoder ***We practiced "break out box" scenarios just for that situation (yes, we actually rammed cars during the practice). Damn. Your high school's Driver's Ed program was a lot more fun than mine.All fun and games till the OC and Tazer's came out."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #33 October 29, 2013 Why would you stay in a hotel and NOT lock the door? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #34 October 29, 2013 yoink Why would you stay in a hotel and NOT lock the door? The door was locked but I walked away without doing the latch and deadbolt. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #35 October 29, 2013 Andy9o8 Quote Knowing how to ram a barricade of cars helps too. A life skill everyone should learn. Could have helped that woman in DC.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #36 October 29, 2013 Andy9o8QuoteKnowing how to ram a barricade of cars helps too. A life skill everyone should learn. It's a handy thing to know. How to hit another car to disable it without disabling your own. Where to push to move it out of the way (hint: the back is usually a lot lighter than the front). Another fun one is driving from the passenger seat. In case the driver is incapacitated or too busy doing something else. At the risk of moving this to SC, sheep just sit there and take it, sheepdogs have teeth and know how to use them."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #37 October 29, 2013 WTF are they giving Halloween prezzies out for when it's not Halloween yet? It's a one day thing 31/10 ONLY, it's not a holiday it's just a pain in the arse (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #38 October 29, 2013 wolfriverjoe Another fun one is driving from the passenger seat. In case the driver is incapacitated or too busy doing something else. Much more of a pain in the ass when there's a huge center console... like in a HMMWV. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #39 October 29, 2013 theonlyski *** Another fun one is driving from the passenger seat. In case the driver is incapacitated or too busy doing something else. Much more of a pain in the ass when there's a huge center console... like in a HMMWV. Yes and no. It's rarely all that hard to reach over and take the wheel. Most of my practice is along those lines. It's a little strange to steer from the "wrong side" of the car, but with a little practice, it's no problem. You won't drive the car out of a bad situation with an incapacitated driver, but you will be able to control the car well enough to keep from driving into a tree or oncoming traffic if the driver has a heart attack. To manipulate the pedals, you either need a bench seat or help from the driver."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #40 October 29, 2013 shropshire WTF are they giving Halloween prezzies out for when it's not Halloween yet? It's a one day thing 31/10 ONLY, it's not a holiday it's just a pain in the arse I was there for a Halloween themed event! And it was awesome!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #41 October 29, 2013 wolfriverjoe ****** Another fun one is driving from the passenger seat. In case the driver is incapacitated or too busy doing something else. Much more of a pain in the ass when there's a huge center console... like in a HMMWV. Yes and no. It's rarely all that hard to reach over and take the wheel. Most of my practice is along those lines. It's a little strange to steer from the "wrong side" of the car, but with a little practice, it's no problem. You won't drive the car out of a bad situation with an incapacitated driver, but you will be able to control the car well enough to keep from driving into a tree or oncoming traffic if the driver has a heart attack. To manipulate the pedals, you either need a bench seat or help from the driver. A Jedi can do that with his mind. Bet you didn't know that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #42 October 29, 2013 Andy9o8 A Jedi can do that with his mind. Bet you didn't know that. Yes, I did know that. Unfortunately, despite years of trying, I am unable to move stuff telepathically. I couldn't even use the "Jedi Mind Trick" to get my dog to stop barking. I even used the "hand gesture" and everything (I had taught him hand signals for most commands - the rotating the hand with fingers extended was the one for "stop barking") My midichlorian count must be too low. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #43 October 30, 2013 shropshire It's a one day thing 31/10 ONLY, it's not a holiday it's just a pain in the arse Christmas is only day thing too, but the corporations that can benefit from it financially start celebrating it two months in advance.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #44 October 30, 2013 Arvoitus *** It's a one day thing 31/10 ONLY, it's not a holiday it's just a pain in the arse Christmas is only day thing too, but the corporations that can benefit from it financially start celebrating it two months in advance. Last night, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, I was happy Walmart had Christmas stuff out early. Those clear stringed lights, not the LED ones, are impossible to find when the 25th gets closer. I bought 10 boxes of the 100 bulb count clear mini-lights so I have them on hand for the future.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
