Comments on: Lethal weapon http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/ An Irishman's Fiery Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:16:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: colmmacc http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-25569 colmmacc Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:21:33 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-25569 I don't know how you infer that I'm in favour of current speed limits (especially since I pick holes in them!) or draconian about them. I'm not sure that I would agree that 160KPH is ever a safe speed to drive at on a public road though, there's just some simple physics involved in the stopping distances that make that pretty high risk. I'm not really sure why it would matter either, why do you need to go at 160KPH? is it really more important than a more cautious limit which guards us against the incompetent morons? I don't think speed limits make a whole lot of sense, they are pretty arbitrary, but I'd have no particular problem with stripping someone who does 160KPH on a motorway of their license. That's 1/3rd over the speed limit, it just couldn't possibly be regarded as safe for the conditions - because nearly everyone else is going to be doing around 120KPH, it's going to be aggressive and intimidating to others. I don’t know how you infer that I’m in favour of current speed limits (especially since I pick holes in them!) or draconian about them. I’m not sure that I would agree that 160KPH is ever a safe speed to drive at on a public road though, there’s just some simple physics involved in the stopping distances that make that pretty high risk.

I’m not really sure why it would matter either, why do you need to go at 160KPH? is it really more important than a more cautious limit which guards us against the incompetent morons?

I don’t think speed limits make a whole lot of sense, they are pretty arbitrary, but I’d have no particular problem with stripping someone who does 160KPH on a motorway of their license. That’s 1/3rd over the speed limit, it just couldn’t possibly be regarded as safe for the conditions – because nearly everyone else is going to be doing around 120KPH, it’s going to be aggressive and intimidating to others.

]]> By: Johnny http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-25467 Johnny Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:57:31 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-25467 People like you have a very mixed up idea of road safety. Im sorry about your friend but its not all speeding. I frequently drive in excess if 100MPH and most people tell me that I am safer than anyone else they know at 60MPH. I'm not boy racer, in fact I'm a 28yr old professional who does 50,000 miles per year nationwide. What you need to look at mate is all the late night boozers who are crap drivers anyway that cause fatal accidents not the one in a million driver who drives fast. The Irish are obsessed with speed cos your all crap drivers that learnt to drive in a field or similar!!... and another thing ....your all part time amateur police that flash your lights. Rest assured I'm going to beat the shit out of someone some day soon if they try to police me again! Leave the job to the cops and mind your own fucking business and get a life!!! Thanks! People like you have a very mixed up idea of road safety. Im sorry about your friend but its not all speeding. I frequently drive in excess if 100MPH and most people tell me that I am safer than anyone else they know at 60MPH. I’m not boy racer, in fact I’m a 28yr old professional who does 50,000 miles per year nationwide. What you need to look at mate is all the late night boozers who are crap drivers anyway that cause fatal accidents not the one in a million driver who drives fast.

The Irish are obsessed with speed cos your all crap drivers that learnt to drive in a field or similar!!… and another thing ….your all part time amateur police that flash your lights. Rest assured I’m going to beat the shit out of someone some day soon if they try to police me again! Leave the job to the cops and mind your own fucking business and get a life!!!

Thanks!

]]> By: BrianB http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-7188 BrianB Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:53:34 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-7188 A recent test of (motorbike) drivers in Bike/Ride magazine showed that they can estimate their speed with greater precision than their speedometer. Manufacturers are obliged to make speed read about 10% higher than reality, but people know this and compensate. A recent test of (motorbike) drivers in Bike/Ride magazine showed that they can estimate their speed with greater precision than their speedometer. Manufacturers are obliged to make speed read about 10% higher than reality, but people know this and compensate.

]]> By: Bernie Goldbach http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-5206 Bernie Goldbach Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:55:32 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-5206 Evidence? I have hard evidence that says when some car blows the doors off my house by traveling in excess of 50 kph above the posted limit that one of my cats or a farmer's dog will be knocked down while crossing the road. The same high speeds would knock me down if I was walking home off the path--something many visitors do when strolling the 830m from the B&B next door to the pub up the street. Solution? Stop the speeding car. Impound the car for technical examination when the vehicle was traveling more than 49 kph above the limit. We need to ensure the speedometer is analysed for its contribution to the infraction. This technical assessment may stretch State resources, so those with the keys to the speeding cars need to plan to endure a delay of up to three weeks from the time their vehicles are impounded before their keys are returned. And, of course, it's expected that the cars remain insured by their owners while held in the impoundment lots. Evidence? I have hard evidence that says when some car blows the doors off my house by traveling in excess of 50 kph above the posted limit that one of my cats or a farmer’s dog will be knocked down while crossing the road. The same high speeds would knock me down if I was walking home off the path–something many visitors do when strolling the 830m from the B&B next door to the pub up the street.

Solution? Stop the speeding car. Impound the car for technical examination when the vehicle was traveling more than 49 kph above the limit. We need to ensure the speedometer is analysed for its contribution to the infraction. This technical assessment may stretch State resources, so those with the keys to the speeding cars need to plan to endure a delay of up to three weeks from the time their vehicles are impounded before their keys are returned. And, of course, it’s expected that the cars remain insured by their owners while held in the impoundment lots.

]]> By: SteveFE http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-5098 SteveFE Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:38:06 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-5098 Strong message and a worthy use of my pic. Thanks! Strong message and a worthy use of my pic. Thanks!

]]> By: Adrian Kelly http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-5078 Adrian Kelly Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:41:03 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-5078 Learner drivers and young drivers simply don't spend enough time behind the wheel before gaining that coveted pass certificate. Passing the UK test is only the first stage - but a lot of youngsters think it's a free for all out on the roads. It has become more stringent in the UK to gain a full license however, but lack of hours behind the wheel leads to a false confidence and poor attitudes towards other motorists. Even after legally passing the driving test. I know, because I passed first time when I was 17 (I'm a bit older than 17 now), was a fully qualified driving instructor, a trainer of instructors and now run http://www.car-insurance-for-learner-driver.com while working for the worlds most profitable car manufacturer (sales profit). I still remember those tuition days - it sends a shiver down my spine. I've got some really funny memories of pupils getting into the wrong car and losing keys even before the test started. It was frightening and hilarious at the same time! Learner drivers and young drivers simply don’t spend enough time behind the wheel before gaining that coveted pass certificate. Passing the UK test is only the first stage – but a lot of youngsters think it’s a free for all out on the roads.

It has become more stringent in the UK to gain a full license however, but lack of hours behind the wheel leads to a false confidence and poor attitudes towards other motorists. Even after legally passing the driving test.

I know, because I passed first time when I was 17 (I’m a bit older than 17 now), was a fully qualified driving instructor, a trainer of instructors and now run http://www.car-insurance-for-learner-driver.com while working for the worlds most profitable car manufacturer (sales profit).

I still remember those tuition days – it sends a shiver down my spine. I’ve got some really funny memories of pupils getting into the wrong car and losing keys even before the test started.

It was frightening and hilarious at the same time!

]]> By: David Malone http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/comment-page-1/#comment-5076 David Malone Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:15:23 +0000 http://www.stdlib.net/~colmmacc/2006/10/30/lethal-weapon/#comment-5076 It's not completly true that the car interface has not changed. For example, most cars had a choke when I was young, but I haven't seen a car with a choke in years. Some of the talks in the BA Festival of Science last year talked about new ways for cars to interact with people to try and make cars safer. This included using suround sound to make a "toot" noise if something came too close to your car (making the sound come from the right place is very effective, because your brain is good at quickly assessing a threat that makes a noise nearby). They also talked about using touch by vibrating the base of back of your seat. It’s not completly true that the car interface has not changed. For example, most cars had a choke when I was young, but I haven’t seen a car with a choke in years.

Some of the talks in the BA Festival of Science last year talked about new ways for cars to interact with people to try and make cars safer. This included using suround sound to make a “toot” noise if something came too close to your car (making the sound come from the right place is very effective, because your brain is good at quickly assessing a threat that makes a noise nearby). They also talked about using touch by vibrating the base of back of your seat.

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