Two things I dont understand

hawke · 31-08-2011, 08:26 AM

There are two things that some drivers do that I dont get.

Firstly, I almost got run over this morning by a driver that was holding up a sheet of paper over her face, presumably to stop the sun, along with a towel covering the whole of the drivers side window. At other times, I have seen towels over the passenger side and front windows. It always appears to be south east asian women.

Secondly, I see some drivers wear the seat belt under their right shoulder. They are always women.

Can anybody cast any light on these two odd driving experiences?

LTDHO · 31-08-2011, 08:32 AM

Both people should not be allowed in motor vehicles.
There is no logic behind either.

In Vic you can get away with it (as if a sane person would), as it's not hooning!

Carrie On · 31-08-2011, 08:35 AM

I think the seat belt may have something to do with the lovely growths on the front of the chest, but the towel thing puzzles me.

mash again · 31-08-2011, 08:38 AM

This ones easy, there are lots of idiots out there.........never underestimate the ingenuity of an idiot. I have seen exactly what your saying and it does seem to be the people you referred too, once saw an old sigma with shade cloth curtains on all windows and passenger side windscreen.....go figure!

pottery beige · 31-08-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hawke

There are two things that some drivers do that I dont get.

Firstly, I almost got run over this morning by a driver that was holding up a sheet of paper over her face, presumably to stop the sun, along with a towel covering the whole of the drivers side window. At other times, I have seen towels over the passenger side and front windows. It always appears to be south east asian women.

Secondly, I see some drivers wear the seat belt under their right shoulder. They are always women.

Can anybody cast any light on these two odd driving experiences?

working up gove there was heaps of cambo scaffolders and stuff... more often than not they would all wear towels over their heads with just eye holes.. no **** lol... something to do with in their homeland the darker skin they were the poorer they were.. so all to do with coppin a bit of a suntan.... eh??....

TheSneakiness · 31-08-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hawke

Firstly, I almost got run over this morning by a driver that was holding up a sheet of paper over her face, presumably to stop the sun, along with a towel covering the whole of the drivers side window. At other times, I have seen towels over the passenger side and front windows. It always appears to be south east asian women.

Almost was a huge accident on Smith St Motorway on the Gold Coast this morning, a Middle Eastern woman went to go back into the left lane while a Hilux was beside her, why did this happen? Simple. This woman was wearing a burqa and couldn't see her blindspots.

Another reason for them to be banned. Also people wearing earphones/headphones while driving should also be pulled over and fined. How the hell are they meant to hear emergency services if they come flying past?

mik · 31-08-2011, 09:08 AM

reminds me of a bird that nearly took the side out of my car........looking down at the floor of her car while on the mobile.....there are no words.

jpd80 · 31-08-2011, 09:08 AM

Not searching for a uniform excuse but, I've noticed that some women have trouble with the upper sash of the seat belt
rides up into the upper collarbone/neck area, as though the upper mounting is placed to high for some body types.

sarrge2001 · 31-08-2011, 09:11 AM

People that drive with dogs on their lap give me the s*****.

Saw one guy driving round with a border collie hanging out of the drivers window!!

Insanity!

xurbanx · 31-08-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

working up gove there was heaps of cambo scaffolders and stuff... more often than not they would all wear towels over their heads with just eye holes.. no **** lol... something to do with in their homeland the darker skin they were the poorer they were.. so all to do with coppin a bit of a suntan.... eh??....

Pottery's pretty much spot on.

RAPID_BA · 31-08-2011, 09:43 AM

I had a guy yesterday driving in front of me. the lights turn orange and both of us could cruise through no probs but the last possible second he reefs on the brakes hard. Absolutely stupid. I was an inch from plowing into the back of him.

I know its a stereotype of this nationality but it held true yesterday with regard to their driving.

BFZF8 · 31-08-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HULK_BA

I had a guy yesterday driving in front of me. the lights turn orange and both of us could cruise through no probs but the last possible second he reefs on the brakes hard. Absolutely stupid. I was an inch from plowing into the back of him.

I know its a stereotype of this nationality but it held true yesterday with regard to their driving.

Not sure what to say to this.

ltd · 31-08-2011, 12:35 PM

As per the sites terms and conditions we should not be racist.
As such I'm going to be Car-rist.
I blame Camry's and Toyota.

Every time I encounter one I am scared to death of what unpredictable thing it might do, from sideswiping to lane changing without looking to entering busy traffic always causing other drivers to take evasive action. They are driven by Automotive Skills Deficiency Syndrome (ASDS) sufferers and the only predictable thing they do is drive under the speed limit.

In fact, after some research I found that Ford drivers won't fit into the Camry as the seats no longer have the option of being slide back. To cater for their customers, Toyota announce that the new range of drivers seat travel is on the steering wheel to just under the steering wheel/face on the windscreen.

As for Camry Hybrid? Well that's just a double negative isn't it?
Prius? Ecotards. I call on all the powerstroke people to roll some coal on them.
Corolla? Crossed between Camry drivers and then those who think PSP is a mode of transport. Either way, prolific phallic heads.
Yaris? Like tampons, drivers are up tight little c....s

Ban Toyota cars. 4WD's sort of OK, but at least 50% of these people would be better suited in a Camry.
I'm going to write Gladys Berijicklean on my ideas.

falconhell74 · 31-08-2011, 01:08 PM

I've lived in Adelaide ,Perth , Tasmania ,Sydney , Mackay & driven through & around Melbourne & brisbane but the worst drivers I've ever come accross are in gladstone qld they know were there going so every body else should too!!! lane changing in the middle of roundabouts,cutting you off 3 times in 1 week 3 diffrent cars & when you abuse them they wonder what for ,gladstones a nice place to live but 90% of the drivers need a bullet

blownv8au · 31-08-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by falconhell74

I've lived in Adelaide ,Perth , Tasmania ,Sydney , Mackay & driven through & around Melbourne & brisbane but the worst drivers I've ever come accross are in gladstone qld they know were there going so every body else should too!!! lane changing in the middle of roundabouts,cutting you off 3 times in 1 week 3 diffrent cars & when you abuse them they wonder what for ,gladstones a nice place to live but 90% of the drivers need a bullet

Sounds just like rocky lol. I found driving in brisbane better than here.

creative · 31-08-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

.............Also people wearing earphones/headphones while driving should also be pulled over and fined. How the hell are they meant to hear emergency services if they come flying past?

hands free for phones bud.

TheSneakiness · 31-08-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by creative

hands free for phones bud.

Bluetooth? Surely that would be better. And logical.

Unfortunately with common sense its not all that common.

nstg8a · 31-08-2011, 04:39 PM

i drive with ear phones in most of the time, and ride my bike with them in as well.

ive never found them to be any worse than having the car stereo up loud for blocking out siren noise.

last fairlane · 31-08-2011, 04:51 PM

If you see a Jap car on the left side of the road
with its left hand blinker going
Watch out as most likely
hes going to do a U turn
Ive seen this many times
especially when the ricer is all done up
with flairs etc
John

gtxb67 · 31-08-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HULK_BA

I had a guy yesterday driving in front of me. the lights turn orange and both of us could cruise through no probs but the last possible second he reefs on the brakes hard. Absolutely stupid. I was an inch from plowing into the back of him.

I know its a stereotype of this nationality but it held true yesterday with regard to their driving.

I am sorry but he is not the stupid one. why anyone would risk following someone through a yellow is beyond me

and as jpd80 suggested - some women find seat belts painful. I guess they are willing to risk an accident to avoid the discomfort

GreenR · 31-08-2011, 05:10 PM

Which is why I will pay extra attention if driving in places like Box Hill, Springvale, Noble Park, Dandenong etc

SEZ213 · 31-08-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Not searching for a uniform excuse but, I've noticed that some women have trouble with the upper sash of the seat belt
rides up into the upper collarbone/neck area, as though the upper mounting is placed to high for some body types.

I can confirm this one, particularly if you're shorter (or even having an older style car). The upper mounting moves in my car, but even at it's lowest, it still rubs on the side of my neck...never in my life would I think of lowering it though - that's why the soft fabric seat belt 'covers' started being marketed wasn't it?

There is also the issue of it getting, well, 'squashed' and creating discomfort...particularly in summer, when light clothing is required...comes with the territory though... :\

Whiskeyonesix · 31-08-2011, 09:21 PM

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If you see a Jap car on the left side of the road
with its left hand blinker going
Watch out as most likely
hes going to do a U turn
Ive seen this many times
especially when the ricer is all done up
with flairs etc

That was very nearly Haiku wasn't it

Seriously though, running an amber light is asking for trouble.

LTDHO · 01-09-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

i drive with ear phones in most of the time, and ride my bike with them in as well.

ive never found them to be any worse than having the car stereo up loud for blocking out siren noise.

I'm glad you're in QLD and not Vic!

aussie muscle · 01-09-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mash again

once saw an old sigma with shade cloth curtains on all windows and passenger side windscreen.....go figure!

sometimes vampires need to drive during the day

pottery beige · 01-09-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sarrge2001

People that drive with dogs on their lap give me the s*****.

Saw one guy driving round with a border collie hanging out of the drivers window!!

Insanity!

fat numpty losers that get around with little fluffy dogs on their laps give me creeps......

BFZF8 · 01-09-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

fat numpty losers that get around with little fluffy dogs on their laps give me creeps......

Serial killers. Guaranteed.

Fled74 · 01-09-2011, 01:12 PM

I'm Southeast Asian (Filipino) and a lot of the driving habits of my fellow Asians nearly drive me to apoplexy.

SlowF6 · 01-09-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ltd

Ban Toyota cars. 4WD's sort of OK, but at least 50% of these people would be better suited in a Camry.
I'm going to write Gladys Berijicklean on my ideas.

I would like to add the elderly to this list also

GunmetalFox · 01-09-2011, 10:52 PM

but the worst drivers I've ever come accross are in gladstone qld they know were there going so every body else should too!!! ,gladstones a nice place to live but 90% of the drivers need a bullet

I put Warrnambool, Vic up to for the challenge. moved down there a few years ago, night we moved i whent into town to get some tea. and in 15mins proceeded to get cut off twice and test the brakes on my Ute as a "camry driver" thought he would be able to get from 0-60kph in 20m, thought i was having a bad night, then started 6 months of some of the worst driving iv ever seen some of the things they would do i still cant believe.