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BigV	11-09-2011 07:06 PM

'nuff said.

:)

HungLikeJesus

11-09-2011 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum (Post 771491)

Here we take two seconds as a reasonable (minimum) distance. I don't think nine would ever be reasonable. If conditions are that bad, slow the #### down. Or do as Sundae did and pull over and wait.

Yes, but you're on the metric system.

ZenGum

11-10-2011 01:46 AM

And we drive on the other side, and the steering wheel works the opposite way. Fortunately those two things cancel each other out.

Sundae

11-10-2011 01:17 PM

We're a schizophrenic mix of Imperial and metric.
And we drive on the right side.
Which is to say the left hand side.

Keeps our sword arm free.

DanaC

11-10-2011 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae (Post 771702)

We're a schizophrenic mix of Imperial and metric.
And we drive on the right side.
Which is to say the left hand side.

Keeps our gin hand free.

Ftfy

Sundae

11-10-2011 01:36 PM

Rummy?

infinite monkey

11-10-2011 02:02 PM

Shitmen are responsible for any horrifying pile-up.

tw	11-10-2011 08:35 PM

If you drive on the wrong side of the road, do you suddenly become left handed?

Sundae

11-11-2011 09:59 AM

Bill Bryson wrote that living in England was like coming home, as things are far easier for southpaws here.

Having only lived here and not being left-handed I can't speak from personal experience. Just thought it worth noting.

BigV	12-06-2011 08:03 PM

Noted in Japan:

Quote:

TOKYO — An outing of luxury sportscar enthusiasts in Japan ended in an expensive freeway pileup — smashing a stunning eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes likely worth more than $1 million together.

Police say they believe the accident Sunday was touched off when the driver of one of the Ferraris tried to change lanes and hit the median barrier. He spun across the freeway, and the other cars collided while trying to avoid hitting his car.

Any dwellar care to deconstruct (nyuk nyuk nyuk) this story?

xoxoxoBruce

12-06-2011 08:08 PM

It was the Prius' fault.

ZenGum

12-06-2011 09:48 PM

Heehee, I've seen a few details, but they vary.

General picture is those chaps were out for a "car club rally", I don't know the legal status of this, but they were reportedly cruising at about 150kph (90 mph). Close together.
Guy at the front goofed up, and it was like an accordian.
No one seriusly injured, but a lot of rich boys broke their toys. Meh.
Some sources estimate the $3,000,000 for the total cost.

Again, though, the excellent crash-resistance of modern cars shines through. Crumple zones and passenger cages, thank you engineers!

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