THE "NETWORK" PRIMER TO TODAYS PROBLEMATIC DRIVING
I hereby dedicate this to all who face the daily insanity of simply getting from point "A" to point "B".
First lets discuss various [ahem] vehicles. On the road today, there are a plethora of vehicles from the horrible, to the sublime.
From that ghastly creation known as the Geo Metro, to the behemoth"Dualys". [Trucks that belong on a ranch, not in metropolitan areas, certainly not in the average parking facilities.]
From the ubiquitous SUV's, to the exotic Italian wetdreams [which cannot be driven withinthe legal parameters of the American road anyway] known as the Countach, and Diablo.
From the practical, decent sedans; Corollas, Accords, Sentras, to name just a few; and great trucks such as Tacomas, Tundras, F-150's, all Dodge Rams, [and I'm a Ford kinda guy!] GMC's, and others, to the [omitted] Avalanches, Azteks, Hummers, [their original legitimate use was, after all, armoredmilitary vehicles, not as weird status symbols] and that ultimate buttugly [sorry, there is no otherhonest decription] the Scion XB. The Honda Element runs a close second...
The disparity in size alone from one vehicle to another was brought out on the evening news with a series of crash tests on certain economy cars. Only one, [I disremember the name] was barely acceptable in driver/passenger protection in case of an impact.
While I cringe along with the rest of us; who resent the reality of a $60.00 or more fillup, My Tacoma affords much more safety than the compacts. And, to put this in perspective, I would never want a "close encounter" with a Ford F-350 Superduty!
Now lets discuss the [MY opinion] totally irresponsible act by the manufacturers of that ungodly phenomenon known as the cell phone. HOLD YOUR VOTES!!
First, I accede to the need for this monster in todays "society". However, at its inception, they should have been required to incorporate a sensor that would shut the -omitted- things off whenever someone entered a motor vehicle.
People PLEASE, PLEASE, admit that you are driving something that weighs anywhere from 2,000 to over 7,500 lbs AND CAN KILL, down the highway, NOT A PHONE BOOTH!!!!! One hundred percent of your attention needs to be on your DRIVING, not discussing Aunt Betty's hernia operation, or your other half reminding you of the missing items on the grocery list!![Please excuse me for thinking that a phone should serve as a PHONE; not a mini playstation, or a camera, or text messaging...]
Now, just to add to this obscene mix, lets add the sad fact that an unknown percentage of drivers don't adequately [operative word here] UNDERSTAND THE KINGS ENGLISH!
If you want to live here and reap the benefits of our society, it's YOUR responsibility to BE A PART of our society. The American road is no place for someone who may not be able to understand basicwarning signs, or construction advisories on freeways.This is the United States of America, doyou get my drift??
NO other country is so permissive in regard to the need to communicate; especially in areas wherecommunication skills are vital, as we are. Just try to get assistance for your latest computer snafufrom "tech support" for example. [Sadly, to the best of my knowledge, we don't even have a law on the books that SAYS "English is the national language!"] I refrain from further comment; not wanting to get to far off the subject.
Finally, please observe that 4x4/all wheel drive, helps in traction and maneuvering, but it WILL NOT stop your vehicle on black ice. In winter weather conditions, being reckless [like going downhill exceeding forty mph] is a prescription for disaster. Be prudent, be safe, for the sake of others and your loved ones.
Sincerely, "Professor X" in Reno, NV.
I hereby dedicate this to all who face the daily insanity of simply getting from point "A" to point "B".
First lets discuss various [ahem] vehicles. On the road today, there are a plethora of vehicles from the horrible, to the sublime.
From that ghastly creation known as the Geo Metro, to the behemoth"Dualys". [Trucks that belong on a ranch, not in metropolitan areas, certainly not in the average parking facilities.]
From the ubiquitous SUV's, to the exotic Italian wetdreams [which cannot be driven withinthe legal parameters of the American road anyway] known as the Countach, and Diablo.
From the practical, decent sedans; Corollas, Accords, Sentras, to name just a few; and great trucks such as Tacomas, Tundras, F-150's, all Dodge Rams, [and I'm a Ford kinda guy!] GMC's, and others, to the [omitted] Avalanches, Azteks, Hummers, [their original legitimate use was, after all, armoredmilitary vehicles, not as weird status symbols] and that ultimate buttugly [sorry, there is no otherhonest decription] the Scion XB. The Honda Element runs a close second...
The disparity in size alone from one vehicle to another was brought out on the evening news with a series of crash tests on certain economy cars. Only one, [I disremember the name] was barely acceptable in driver/passenger protection in case of an impact.
While I cringe along with the rest of us; who resent the reality of a $60.00 or more fillup, My Tacoma affords much more safety than the compacts. And, to put this in perspective, I would never want a "close encounter" with a Ford F-350 Superduty!
Now lets discuss the [MY opinion] totally irresponsible act by the manufacturers of that ungodly phenomenon known as the cell phone. HOLD YOUR VOTES!!
First, I accede to the need for this monster in todays "society". However, at its inception, they should have been required to incorporate a sensor that would shut the -omitted- things off whenever someone entered a motor vehicle.
People PLEASE, PLEASE, admit that you are driving something that weighs anywhere from 2,000 to over 7,500 lbs AND CAN KILL, down the highway, NOT A PHONE BOOTH!!!!! One hundred percent of your attention needs to be on your DRIVING, not discussing Aunt Betty's hernia operation, or your other half reminding you of the missing items on the grocery list!![Please excuse me for thinking that a phone should serve as a PHONE; not a mini playstation, or a camera, or text messaging...]
Now, just to add to this obscene mix, lets add the sad fact that an unknown percentage of drivers don't adequately [operative word here] UNDERSTAND THE KINGS ENGLISH!
If you want to live here and reap the benefits of our society, it's YOUR responsibility to BE A PART of our society. The American road is no place for someone who may not be able to understand basicwarning signs, or construction advisories on freeways.This is the United States of America, doyou get my drift??
NO other country is so permissive in regard to the need to communicate; especially in areas wherecommunication skills are vital, as we are. Just try to get assistance for your latest computer snafufrom "tech support" for example. [Sadly, to the best of my knowledge, we don't even have a law on the books that SAYS "English is the national language!"] I refrain from further comment; not wanting to get to far off the subject.
Finally, please observe that 4x4/all wheel drive, helps in traction and maneuvering, but it WILL NOT stop your vehicle on black ice. In winter weather conditions, being reckless [like going downhill exceeding forty mph] is a prescription for disaster. Be prudent, be safe, for the sake of others and your loved ones.
Sincerely, "Professor X" in Reno, NV.
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