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Offline Evilgoat

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« on: November 27, 2006, 08:59:45 »
Rant Time.

Sorry if you have one of these stickers, I'm sure you are a great driver. But personally I think they should read :

'I'm going to drive like a complete ass but I have a kid on board so thats ok'

Maybe
'Tatlentless innatentive driver on board'

Anyone else have any thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2006, 09:04:56 »
I've only ever seen those stickers on the rear of people carriers. Does that mean that the drivers of said carriers are incredibly fertile?
What about the 'Princess on board' signs? That does confuse me. Are these an indication that a member of the Royal Family is travelling incognito?  :?
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2006, 09:16:39 »
Know where you're coming from, but:

I don't know how true this is, but I heard that the original idea of them was so that the emergency services know that there's a kid in the car in the event of an accident - some bad story about a baby being lost in a car fire cos the car was such a mess nobody saw the kid - first they knew about it was when the parents re-gained consciousness.

But yes - in general, these days you're right! Also, it's not going to make me drive any better or worse than my normal considerate driving...
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2006, 09:38:55 »
It means in the driving seat  :roll:






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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2006, 11:32:35 »
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Know where you're coming from, but:

I don't know how true this is, but I heard that the original idea of them was so that the emergency services know that there's a kid in the car in the event of an accident - some bad story about a baby being lost in a car fire cos the car was such a mess nobody saw the kid - first they knew about it was when the parents re-gained consciousness.

But yes - in general, these days you're right! Also, it's not going to make me drive any better or worse than my normal considerate driving...


This is correct, was in Surrey I beleive. As ex EMS I know this, doesnt seem to help my utter loathing of the things though. Basically dangly things shouldnt be in the window either, should be a sticker and all this princess on board/naughty person on board junk is ..... GAH!


Having a bad day and need to vent.
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2006, 12:11:18 »
:)  :) On a similar theme...I've just got in after following a young woman driving a VW Golf...directly in front of her field of vision attached to the windscreen was a sat nav right in front of her...how on earth she could have a good unrestricted view of the road ahead is beyond me... :?

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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2006, 15:31:08 »
By that standard, does that mean that my wife shouldn't drive my Landy?  She's shorter than me so does not have the same field of vision that I enjoy, or rather I see more of the road and she sees more of the sky due to our differing angles of incidence.

Should series Landys not be allowed a spare tyre on the bonnet as that restricts the field of view somewhat?
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2006, 15:37:36 »
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By that standard, does that mean that my wife shouldn't drive my Landy?  She's shorter than me so does not have the same field of vision that I enjoy, or rather I see more of the road and she sees more of the sky due to our differing angles of incidence.

Should series Landys not be allowed a spare tyre on the bonnet as that restricts the field of view somewhat?


The theory could be that they don't travel that fast to need a good field of vision, and the fact that their steering wanders so much, they would probably avoid any obstruction by themselves anyway. :lol:
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2006, 15:40:36 »
Ahhhh ....... the Zen method of steering .... if God wants the Landy to go in that direction, it will! :)
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2006, 10:37:59 »
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I don't know how true this is, but I heard that the original idea of them was so that the emergency services know that there's a kid in the car in the event of an accident - some bad story about a baby being lost in a car fire cos the car was such a mess nobody saw the kid - first they knew about it was when the parents re-gained consciousness.


Unfortunately these signs are left in the cars all the time even when the babies/kids aren't in there......Rescue services could end up looking for kids when there aren't any, yet endangering themselves even more  :-k  8-[
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2006, 10:54:46 »
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Quote from: "Cal"


I don't know how true this is, but I heard that the original idea of them was so that the emergency services know that there's a kid in the car in the event of an accident - some bad story about a baby being lost in a car fire cos the car was such a mess nobody saw the kid - first they knew about it was when the parents re-gained consciousness.


Unfortunately these signs are left in the cars all the time even when the babies/kids aren't in there......Rescue services could end up looking for kids when there aren't any, yet endangering themselves even more  :-k  8-[


The case in question it was a baby and had slid under the front seats in the impact. I beleive that the recovery firm found it several days later.

I can seriously see their usefulnees, its just that fact that people seem to think it makes them immune to the laws of the road.
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2006, 11:39:05 »
Of course they are of value if they are used as they were intended...So remove them if your children are not travelling in the car at the time. Give one to family and friends for when they carry your children.
Yes, It means taking a little more time and making a little more effort. But it could mean life or death to somebody either way  :-k  :-k

On the other hand people who drive like p***s don't necessarily start driving any better just cos they've become parents whether the kids are in the car or not.....  [-X
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2006, 20:47:02 »
I intend to put a sign in my car when my kid is born that says "BABY ON BOARD, PLEASE CRASH INTO SOMEONE ELSE!"  :twisted:
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« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2006, 21:38:28 »
My favourite is

BABY ON BOARD
(we can't afford a child seat)

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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2006, 22:57:57 »
My wife has one in her car for our 10month old daughter.
I think its a good idea to let others know but I dont think it makes a bad driver any better. I still get people tailgating me !
The thing that ges me is people who park in parent and child spaces wih no kids.
I know it may sem a shallow arguement but as any parent will know the extra space at the side is usefull when trying to get a child into their seat or if they are in an infant carrier.
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