10-09-2015, 08:01 AM
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Actually adding to this is my own little rant. This morning its misty and so pulling out is a bit more difficult especially as there are some drivers in their silver or dark couloured cars who think that because its after dawn they dont need lights,. Grrrr I could knock their heads together.
10-09-2015, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Primus1
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It was a eu directive from a few years ago where all cars manufactured after a certain date had to be fitted with daytime running lights ( drl,s) it was for safety reasons as its supposed to make the vehicle easier to be seen in daylight, now all new cars have to be fitted with tyre pressure monitoring sensors , soon it will be mandatory for emergency city braking ( where the car will brake automatically at low speeds if it senses you are about to hit something ) driverless cars are getting nearer,
How many accidents are these things causing rather than preventing?
10-09-2015, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by opheila
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In the states a bunch of cars with lights on during the day is a funeral procession and you should give them right of way to follow each other.
Was a time when people took their hats off and showed respect, days long gone in our rushing and crowded rat race.
10-09-2015, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Cass
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Actually adding to this is my own little rant. This morning its misty and so pulling out is a bit more difficult especially as there are some drivers in their silver or dark couloured cars who think that because its after dawn they dont need lights,. Grrrr I could knock their heads together.
10-09-2015, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dukeofearl
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In the UK these days a funeral procession is a bloody nuisance to be passed and carved up asap.
Originally Posted by dukeofearl
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Was a time when people took their hats off and showed respect, days long gone in our rushing and crowded rat race.
Some of us still have respect and wouldn't dream of "carving up" a funeral procession Duke.
10-09-2015, 10:51 AM
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I drove a Volvo for years and the lights cannot be turned off they just come on when you start the car, I got very used to idiots yelling to turn the lights off !Funerals are no longer respected it's true we see some really stupid behaviour around the crematorium here. Same people I am sure who would yell if anyone disrespected them.
10-09-2015, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I drove a Volvo for years and the lights cannot be turned off they just come on when you start the car, I got very used to idiots yelling to turn the lights off ! Funerals are no longer respected it's true we see some really stupid behaviour around the crematorium here. Same people I am sure who would yell if anyone disrespected them.
Well I must have led a sheltered life, because I have never seen anyone be rude about a funeral. I think that's awful.
It might be them in the box next time!
11-09-2015, 04:04 AM
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I always drive with dipped lights on. Always have for 40 Odd years. We started when my husband worked Germany, as it was mandatory over there making cars more noticeable. We have had a succession of Volvos in the past, so lights staying on was not a problem but a blessing.Neither are windscreen wipers a problem, when sensing rain. All these gizmos, being able to talk to your car ect, are to make life easier and safer. If you have them then you would miss them if they were not there. My phone is built in, so only have to press a button on the steering wheel to answer,so not a problem. Only VERY close family have that number for emergencies. It's nice on long journeys, alone,to have family occasionally ringing to monitor progress and safety.|
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