How not to stop your car on an icy road...
They probably stood less chance of getting injured or dead in their cars 
17 January 2005, 03:52 PM
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Yeah, they had that clip on the news. Couldn't beleive the idiots jumping out of their cars, I mean just how dense are some people 
I know I'll jump out of my car to avoid an impact but get run over by the car behind instead 
I know I'll jump out of my car to avoid an impact but get run over by the car behind instead
17 January 2005, 03:55 PM
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Ok to recap.
The cars arfe fitted with seat belts, assorted airbags and a saftey cell. all these are designed to protect you in an accident.
So if it snows and you are an American driving along what do you do?
Forget your own saftey and try to stop the car on a slope on ice with your feet - Fred Flintsone style.
<walks off shaking head>
The cars arfe fitted with seat belts, assorted airbags and a saftey cell. all these are designed to protect you in an accident.
So if it snows and you are an American driving along what do you do?
Forget your own saftey and try to stop the car on a slope on ice with your feet - Fred Flintsone style.
<walks off shaking head>
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17 January 2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ajm
They are probably the same people who think that if they jump in a falling lift just before it hits the ground that they will survive! 
17 January 2005, 05:44 PM
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Haha, Americans are great! Putting there limbs at risk, instead of bumping ito a car at 5MPH in the comfort of there car!
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17 January 2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ajm
They are probably the same people who think that if they jump in a falling lift just before it hits the ground that they will survive!
18 January 2005, 09:52 AM
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OK - As a lesson to us all, and having been a similar situation last year - just how do you stop your car sliding on sheet ice?. If theres zero grip, theres zero grip. How can friction work, if theres no grip to work against?
n.b I did'nt jump out though - and luckily just missed the van in front
Its easy to laugh at the vid, but put yourself in that situation, there's stationary traffic in front, obviously VERY icy road, you brake, all wheels stop you keep going..........what would YOU do(apart from jump out?
)
n.b I did'nt jump out though - and luckily just missed the van in front
Its easy to laugh at the vid, but put yourself in that situation, there's stationary traffic in front, obviously VERY icy road, you brake, all wheels stop you keep going..........what would YOU do(apart from jump out?
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18 January 2005, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Hu
Its easy to laugh at the vid, but put yourself in that situation, there's stationary traffic in front, obviously VERY icy road, you brake, all wheels stop you keep going..........what would YOU do(apart from jump out?
)Get off the brakes and steer always seems like a good plan. Ideally aim for a space - if none available small bushes are quite effective. Failing the try and line up onto the keb at a shallow angle (***** your alloys)
If hitting someone is unavoidable, aim for someone who is tring to stop the car by getting out
18 January 2005, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by fast bloke
If hitting someone is unavoidable, aim for someone who is tring to stop the car by getting out
I also found the "Care11" site quite scarey looking.....American GMTV??!
Great vid!
18 January 2005, 11:05 AM
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Yep, full lock and loads of handbrake. Hit the back end rather than the front. At least you can drive home after
18 January 2005, 11:13 AM
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They tend to do the same thing if there is a shower of rain in the summer with consequently slippery roads. They seem to go through their driving life not expecting that conditions might change dangerously.
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18 January 2005, 12:01 PM
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hmmm - so it would seem that the situation is virtually unavoidable...... if your in the wrong place at the wrong time prepare to be shunted
(if in america many times)
(if in america many times)
18 January 2005, 12:48 PM
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It's common sense isn't, something the yanks lack! If you driving along and can't see the road for snow, you slow down, especially at the top of big hills! This morning I went up a really steep, snow covered hill and back down the other side, no problem at all, didn't feel the need to leap out of the car once!
If you driving along and can't see the road for snow, you slow down, especially at the top of big hills! This morning I went up a really steep, snow covered hill and back down the other side, no problem at all, didn't feel the need to leap out of the car once!
18 January 2005, 01:02 PM
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reminds me of the entertainment i had watching the idiots in down town Seattle trying to handle a dumping of snow. Every year King5 (http://www.king5.com/) set up cameras at the bottom of one of the hills and wait for the carnage to unfold, it's hypnotic and highly amusing.
18 January 2005, 07:33 PM
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NO NO NO
you've all got it wrong!!!
this is pure genius...jump out of car before crash and then when the insurance company / police ask who was driving....not me!! avoids a fault claim against you. brilliant
you've all got it wrong!!!
this is pure genius...jump out of car before crash and then when the insurance company / police ask who was driving....not me!! avoids a fault claim against you. brilliant
