Room 101

[woodbar]

Talking of driving inconsistencies, I am actually amazed and concerned about the number of drivers I see that are actually looking through the steering wheel so must have extremely limited vision!

I assume that most cars these days have a seat height adjuster, if not, use ruddy cushion then you might have a reasonably full view of the road ahead instead of obstructed by the steering wheel and top of the dashboard. You might even then be able to see the bonnet and beyond!

Probably just apathy or not wanting to RTFM. I remember, a couple of years ago my wife's cousin drove up to Scotland, with a friend, in her Honda Jazz for a weeks holiday. This was in October and they had particularly bad wet weather most of the time. When she returned, she visited us and we all went out for a meal in her Jazz. It took only moments for the screen and side windows to mist up quite badly. I suggested she switched the heater controls to demist. The answer, Oh, I don't know how any of those work so I don't touch them! 🤦‍♀️

They walk amongst us.

 

[DougK1]

The term "unalived" now being used by the yanks to describe someone who has been shot/killed. Ridiculous, just ridiculous.

 

[Dave_]

The term "unalived" now being used by the yanks to describe someone who has been shot/killed. Ridiculous, just ridiculous.

It's one of those euphemisms you see a lot on YT to avoid breaching guidelines and demonetisation

 

[DougK1]

It's one of those euphemisms you see a lot on YT to avoid breaching guidelines and demonetisation

Oh, okay. Cheers Dave 👍

 

[Dave_]

Oh, okay. Cheers Dave 👍

It's clearly spread beyond YT and is annoying, but that's where it probably originated

 

[jjbomber]

I assume that most cars these days have a seat height adjuster, if not, use ruddy cushion then you might

... might not be able to reach the pedals!

 

[Cricketbat70]

... might not be able to reach the pedals!

That's where Marcos Cars got it right adjustable pedals. Shame that idea hasn't carried through to manufacturers of more family oriented cars.

 

[Cricketbat70]

Talking of driving inconsistencies, I am actually amazed and concerned about the number of drivers I see that are actually looking through the steering wheel so must have extremely limited vision!

I assume that most cars these days have a seat height adjuster, if not, use ruddy cushion then you might have a reasonably full view of the road ahead instead of obstructed by the steering wheel and top of the dashboard. You might even then be able to see the bonnet and beyond!

Probably just apathy or not wanting to RTFM. I remember, a couple of years ago my wife's cousin drove up to Scotland, with a friend, in her Honda Jazz for a weeks holiday. This was in October and they had particularly bad wet weather most of the time. When she returned, she visited us and we all went out for a meal in her Jazz. It took only moments for the screen and side windows to mist up quite badly. I suggested she switched the heater controls to demist. The answer, Oh, I don't know how any of those work so I don't touch them! 🤦‍♀️

They walk amongst us.

Just after I read this yesterday we were outside unloading a wagon and a woman drove past our yard and her head didn't even reach the base of the headrest, she was as you say looking through the steering wheel. 'My first thought how the hell can you see where you are going?"
As she was pulling out of the junction by our yard she pulled on the steering wheel to lift herself out of the seat so she could see down the road.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

Just after I read this yesterday we were outside unloading a wagon and a woman drove past our yard and her head didn't even reach the base of the headrest, she was as you say looking through the steering wheel. 'My first thought how the hell can you see where you are going?"
As she was pulling out of the junction by our yard she pulled on the steering wheel to lift herself out of the seat so she could see down the road.

Failing to make sure you are sat properly, so you have a clear view of the road ahead, e.g. driving sat too low, so you can't see over the steering wheel, should be a specific offence.

Further to the above, car manufacturers need to find ways of making the A-pillar thinner without sacrificing structural strength. The thickness of the A-pillar and, the angle at which windscreens are set at in modern cars, makes them far to intrusive, especially on tight right-hand bends.

 

[woodbar]

... might not be able to reach the pedals!

Perhaps buy an Isetta, Citroen Ami, Fiat 500 etc. instead of a hulking great SUV as is often the case 🚘

If they can't see and/or reach the pedals then they need a suitably assist modified vehicle possibly?

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

That's where Marcos Cars got it right adjustable pedals. Shame that idea hasn't carried through to manufacturers of more family oriented cars.

The great thing about Marcos cars, given I'm reasonably tall, is that Jem Marsh made sure all their cars had enough room to accommodate himself, despite being very low and, he was taller than me.

 

[Cricketbat70]

Max Verstappen's insufferable fans. I hasten to add not all his fans just a certain element. Today was Max's first NLS race at the Nurburgring and the way some of his fans were talking online, you'd think if it wasn't for Max no one would know about the NLS. Granted Max has brought a lot of attrntion to the NLS even sky F1 were showing the race but it is a very popular and well supported series. Some of his fans were also talking like he was the only decent driver of the three in his car and he was carrying the team. The other two drivers are accomplished GT drivers in their own right.
I think most of us who watch the NLS expected Max's team to win the race and they did but as I'm typing this my kids have just told me Max's team have been disqualified. They used 7 sets of tyres during the 4 hour race they are only allowed to use 6 sets. Wait for the hate online now from Max's fans.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

This morning, I thought of something I wanted to add here for Room 101 but, now I cannot remember what it was. With that in mind, I shall recommend my memory, for banishment to the naughty room, it keeps on failing me...

 

[Al ears]

This morning, I thought of something I wanted to add here for Room 101 but, now I cannot remember what it was. With that in mind, I shall recommend my memory, for banishment to the naughty room, it keeps on failing me...

Now where did I put my spectacles?

 

[Cricketbat70]

This morning, I thought of something I wanted to add here for Room 101 but, now I cannot remember what it was. With that in mind, I shall recommend my memory, for banishment to the naughty room, it keeps on failing me...

I have frequently nominated my own brain for room 101🤣

 

[Cricketbat70]

Now where did I put my spectacles?

Of course that episode of Faulty towers springs to mind
"They're on you head you stupid bat"

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Of course that episode of Faulty towers springs to mind
"They're on you head you stupid bat"

Communication Problems - a work of comedy genius.

 

[Al ears]

Of course that episode of Faulty towers springs to mind
"They're on you head you stupid bat"

In my wife's case they normally are.
Yesterday mine were almost left in a very nice hotel.
Needed them to read the menu......
And that leads me to :- establishments that print a menu you need a magnifying glass to actually read.

 

[Cricketbat70]

In my wife's case they normally are.
Yesterday mine were almost left in a very nice hotel.
Needed them to read the menu......
And that leads me to :- establishments that print a menu you need a magnifying glass to actually read.

Or instructions on food packaging that you need to photograph with your phone and then zoom in to be able to read them🤬🤬🤬