Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:36:15 -0500
Reply-To: Vanagon Westfalia <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM>
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From: Vanagon Westfalia <vanagon@NYCAP.RR.COM>
Subject: Fw: Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
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Another really good safety tip. If you have to let a real juicy one, pull
over. That way you aren't moving when your eyes cross and if you had
something spicy, don't try to go again until the vehicle airs out and your
eyes stop burning.
----- Original Message -----
From: David..M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
> Dr. Rainer Woitok wrote:
> >
> > So to add more to Kari's list:
> >
> > N+1: By all means, leave the handgun at home for the plenty of reasons
> > already outlined on the list.
> >
> > N+2: Don't drive when you're tired. No "Keep on going ... it's only
> > twenty more miles to this campground ..."
> >
> > N+3: No alcohol (and other drugs :-) before and while you're driving.
> >
> > N+4: No smoking while driving ... it detracts your attention in many
> > ways. If you have to smoke, have a break.
> >
> > N+5: No chatting and gossipping while driving. It, too, detracts your
> > attention in many ways. While in the driver's seat, your hands are for
> > the steering wheel and the shifter only, not for gesticulating. And, of
> > course ... keep your eyes on the road, not on your passengers.
> >
> > N+6: If you happen to have a van with captain's seats use the armrests,
> > at least while driving on highways. It makes for much more relaxed
> > driving.
> >
> > N+7: No Heavy Metal "music" and similar noise while driving. It only
> > makes for aggressive driving. Rather, get a set of classic CDs or MCs
> > and listen to them.
> >
> > N+8: If you have to consult a map, either stop or delegate this job to
> > your passengers (I _have_ seen people overtaking me on the highway with
> > a map unfolded across the steering wheel ... I hope they're still
> > alive).
> >
> > Well, that's my two Deutschpfenning's worth, and as allways -- your
> > mileage may vary ...
> >
> An EXCELLENT post. And I would add WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT (remember what
> happened to Diana, Princess of Wales).
>
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