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Date:         Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:24:45 -0500
Reply-To:     "David..M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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From:         "David..M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
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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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