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Date:         Thu, 1 Apr 1999 07:51:59 -0800
Reply-To:     "Tom L. Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Tom L. Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
In-Reply-To:  <37038FBD.768B@cyburban.com>
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Good addition. Also, don't listen or talk on cell phones while driving. It's illegal in civilized countries and states, many of the same ones that don't allow civilians to arm themselves with AK-47's.

Following the list is EXTREMELY important on Autobahn 8 approaching Stuttgart, but the rules can be relaxed somewhat, for example the hand waving, on Interstate 10 while crossing the Pecos River. However, watch out for speed traps on the freeways near the towns in the wide open spaces. That's a main income source.

On the lighter side (no vanagon content), has anyone ever seen what many Italians do with their hands while talking on a cell phone walking down a public street? That is a sight. Just who is going to see that wild gesticulating but people who aren't on the other end of the line?

Cheers, Tom Neal

On Thu, 1 Apr 1999, David..M wrote:

> 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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