Horrifying pile up on the motorway - Page 4

HungLikeJesus · 11-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

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.

BigV · 11-09-2011, 07:06 PM

'nuff said.

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

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!

11-09-2011, 07:06 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	'nuff said. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-10-2011, 01:46 AM	#3
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	And we drive on the other side, and the steering wheel works the opposite way. Fortunately those two things cancel each other out. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-10-2011, 01:17 PM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	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. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Rummy? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-11-2011, 09:59 AM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	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. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-10-2011, 02:02 PM	#7
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Shitmen are responsible for any horrifying pile-up.

11-10-2011, 08:35 PM	#8
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	If you drive on the wrong side of the road, do you suddenly become left handed?

12-06-2011, 08:08 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It was the Prius' fault. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-06-2011, 09:48 PM	#12
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	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! __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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