Yes Kennedy, I do it sometimes outside my house to discourage the boy
(and old fart) racers... I use the flash if it is not too dark. I live
in Gamlingay, Cambs, if you want to come and have a go ;-)
I'm a pilot. I spend my time checking my speed, height, heading, fuel
and looking out etc... I teach youngsters to do the same and get
grumpy when they don't. Of course, I make mistakes while driving, but
most of the time I know what's going on. If I don't, there is someone
else in the car who does ;-)
As long as you are concentrating on driving (not using a telephone,
smoking or reading a newspaper ;-)) you can be confident that you are
driving safely and legally.
Chris
On Monday, Aug 4, 2003, at 19:42 Europe/London, Kennedy McEwen wrote:
In article , Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
Can't help but agree with you there Donald. It is a matter of
careful=20=
driving to know what your speed is...
Yes Chris, its something we all take for granted but next time you see
a traffic cop pointing a speed gun at you just try to keep your eyes
off that speedo.
You might like to try this little test. Step outside in a dark jacket
and a peaked cap and hold an OM camera and 135mm or longer lens at
arms length pointing towards oncoming vehicles from the side of the
road and watch the traffic and drivers reactions. Works even better
if the camera has a coiled flash lead running to something in your
other hand.
I have done this a few times, quite unintentionally, with thermal
imaging cameras and you can see the tires, discs and even the road
heat up as *everyone* hits their brakes, irrespective of whether they
are inside the limit or not. Even on 40 and 50mph zones, a lot of
folk slow right down to 30mph just to be on the safe side if they see
an unexpected speed trap.
It has nothing to do with how often you check your speed or what speed
you are confident you are doing.
--
Kennedy
Yes, Socrates himself is particularly missed;
A lovely little thinker, but a bugger when he's pissed.
Python Philosophers
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