Idiots and winter driving

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Here is my ATTEMPT at putting this back on track. I find that improper use of headlights (i.e. not having them on or only having DTRs on) is really a problem in my commute to work. I cannot tell you how many times I have been in a hard snow or rain and driven up on someone who doesn't have any rear tale lights on at all because they are relying only in their DTR Lights. People need to be aware of their lighting and know their vehicles better.

The other thing I see is people running on balogna rine tires because they are too cheap or broke to replace them. This will turn even a Subaru into a sled and it happens all the time. I can tell by watching a car pull away from a traffic light if they have crap tires or not.

While on the subject of tires.. do not rely soley on what the guy at the tire store tells you.. do your research on Tirerack.com and other sites. All tires are not created equal when it comes to all season or snow.

These are two variables that are easily controlled by even an idiot that would help reduce snow related accidents.

 

[Wagtail]

four way flashers on slow moving farm equipment that is passed in a brief perid of time is another whole topic that a winky blinky fan introduced, not me. The topic was about the rude drivers who run the four way flashers into the eyes of following drivers at any and all speeds, visibility range and precipitation..

But that's just it Mate, you're the only one in this discussion that considers them rude. So far everyone else has said, at worst, it's somewhat irritating. On the other hand, at least they (the people running with hazards on) recognise that they are a hazard to other drivers and are letting people know. If they forget to turn them off (which they should once they aren't 'Tail End Charlie') it's probably because they're concentrating too much on their driving. Let it go, B&D.

I've already stated in an earlier post that if I've got a full load of hay in my ute (which I don't want to spill) and I'm going 70-80kph in a 100kph zone I am going to have my hazard lights on... as a courtesy and warning to any drivers coming up behind me. I'll pull over and let them by at the first, safe, opportunity and I usually get a wave in thanks once they're past. Once I'm driving (with that load) in a speed zone that I can maintain, I'll remember to turn my hazards off... because I'm no longer a hazard.

Now, if you want to 'throw stones' at other vehicles who have left their turn signal on, I'd be happy to hand you the ammunition. :thumbsup:

 

[Wagtail]

Here is my ATTEMPT at putting this back on track. I find that improper use of headlights (i.e. not having them on or only having DTRs on) is really a problem in my commute to work. I cannot tell you how many times I have been in a hard snow or rain and driven up on someone who doesn't have any rear tale lights on at all because they are relying only in their DTR Lights. People need to be aware of their lighting and know their vehicles better.

Very much agreed. These DTRs are slowly coming into play down here with the newer vehicles but there are so many people who won't turn their lights on until they can't see the speedometer.

 

[bcp]

Idiots and winter driving and a tractor!

Bruce

 

[bcp]

Tractor, round bale, hill, ice. What could happen?

That was fun. Lets play some more.

Tractor on ice 2 - YouTube

Bruce

 

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Ride with both and see for yourself, two conditions

1. Hilly windy country roads at night.

2. Day time and night time is moderate to heavy traffic not riding aggressively.

After a few hours of riding in both, anyone will be able to see louder pipes are safer, that's why I ride with them.

And all this time I thought it was cause you "loud pipers" had a small little guy hanging! It was all about safety.. boy I feel bad now!

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Okay the previous video are cool. All I can offer is the I'm in 4WD with my tractor.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

And all this time I thought it was cause you "loud pipers" had a small little guy hanging! It was all about safety.. boy I feel bad now!

That's big lifted loud trucks that compensate lol

 

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That's big lifted loud trucks that compensate lol

For sure that.. not even a question.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

For sure that.. not even a question.

From what I see, youngsters and a lot of Harley guys run loud pipes because they think it's "cool". I hated loud pipes just as much as you all that have been bashing me, after getting a bike and had a few close calls I put them on.

If it seriously wasn't for the safety aspects of the pipes I would prob sell my bike, been thinking about it actually, all it would take is one bad accident and I could be out of work or in pain the rest of my life. I love my bike, love the road cruising but people at all new heights now just don't pay attention. So it may not be weather related but I can still complain about people not paying attention to bikes.