High speed 'treat' lead to boy's death
09 March 2007, 11:48 AM
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High speed 'treat' lead to boy's death
09 March 2007, 11:53 AM
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Yes, I know where this happened extremely well and the bridge is quite fun to go over at speed. Obviously he was driving a bit too fast 
09 March 2007, 11:53 AM
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Alex, 17, who suffered two broken legs in the crash, told the inquest he had also been a passenger in Mr Scrivener's car on past occasions, when he had driven at speeds of about 150mph. But the teenager added that he had always felt safe.
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09 March 2007, 12:07 PM
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I can't imagine what bridge that is..Do they mean the road between the bramptons and the A428?
It's not the kind of bridge you would think it is if thats the case. It's certainly not a good road to be speeding on though my car never feels settled down there.
It's not the kind of bridge you would think it is if thats the case. It's certainly not a good road to be speeding on though my car never feels settled down there.
09 March 2007, 12:26 PM
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It is a nasty humped back bridge, but can easily be driven over at the speed limit without any problems. Obviously it is safe at 60, but not so at any greater speeds.
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When is it EVER possible to ONLY endanger your own life? Certainly not on the public highway. Perhaps if you are the only car on a circuit, although even then there are usually marshals and others around you could kill
If you have access to secure private land then that's OK
09 March 2007, 06:06 PM
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When is it EVER safe to race on the streets? It's not even "safe" to race on circuits, let alone the public highway
When is it EVER possible to ONLY endanger your own life? Certainly not on the public highway. Perhaps if you are the only car on a circuit, although even then there are usually marshals and others around you could kill
If you have access to secure private land then that's OK
When is it EVER possible to ONLY endanger your own life? Certainly not on the public highway. Perhaps if you are the only car on a circuit, although even then there are usually marshals and others around you could kill
If you have access to secure private land then that's OK
Same as the chances of endangering your own life will be dramatically improved if you have no passengers in the car!
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09 March 2007, 06:12 PM
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When will people realise that a 4 wheel drive system cannot alter the law of physics? Very sad. I remember when I bought my first scoob, the dealer sold it to me as 'sticking to the road no matter what'. Idiot.
09 March 2007, 06:33 PM
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Ok, its natrual for kids to want a go in your car, what you do is blast it from a standstill to the speed limit, maybe a bit more if its safe, clear and dry, give them a taste of the performance, going beyond that is a recipe for disaster.
Kids will enjoy the thrill but there is no need to scare them to make a point.
Kids will enjoy the thrill but there is no need to scare them to make a point.
09 March 2007, 06:38 PM
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Know all those roads around the bramptons, Bringtons, Nobottle etc pretty well,usually drive home that way 3 or 4 days a week. They're all good for a blast. More and more people having accidents on them in the last year or so though, and a fair few deaths I often come round corners and find oncoming cars well over the centreline after misjudging the bend or just taking a faster/wider line.
I often come round corners and find oncoming cars well over the centreline after misjudging the bend or just taking a faster/wider line.
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shame but what is this bit about?
"the worst a senior Northamptonshire traffic officer had seen on the county's roads, in which four other people also died." not exsactly a snappy name for a weekend is it?
The accident happened on a weekend dubbed the worst a senior Northamptonshire traffic officer had seen on the county's roads, in which four other people also died.
09 March 2007, 07:13 PM
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"The performance of the vehicle seems to have exceeded the skills of the driver."
- Oh dear.
Somes up performance cars and idiot drivers,
Fair play to him for wanting to give the kids a good ride, but obviously its not best practice to go air born at 100mph near the twisties.
As J4CKO says, if I didnt actually own my STi, I would of killed to go in one(Im only 19 myself), and been extremly happy just doing the blast from standing starts. Much better than fearing for your life round the country lanes!
Sorry that is has ended up in this tragedy fashion
- Oh dear.
Somes up performance cars and idiot drivers,
Fair play to him for wanting to give the kids a good ride, but obviously its not best practice to go air born at 100mph near the twisties.
As J4CKO says, if I didnt actually own my STi, I would of killed to go in one(Im only 19 myself), and been extremly happy just doing the blast from standing starts. Much better than fearing for your life round the country lanes!
Sorry that is has ended up in this tragedy fashion
09 March 2007, 08:25 PM
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"The performance of the vehicle seems to have exceeded the skills of the driver."
"Alex, 17, who suffered two broken legs in the crash, told the inquest he had also been a passenger in Mr Scrivener's car on past occasions, when he had driven at speeds of about 150mph."
Kinda says it all - w@nker
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"Alex, 17, who suffered two broken legs in the crash, told the inquest he had also been a passenger in Mr Scrivener's car on past occasions, when he had driven at speeds of about 150mph."
Kinda says it all - w@nker
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