The result of talking on a mobile while driving
I received an email with this information… The number of times we see people using a mobile while driving….ridiculous when you see what COULD happen as a result
More who see this the better.
Her last call was from a new mobile phone…
Can you see the motorcycle?
The result of talking on a mobile while driving
The result of talking on a mobile while driving
The result of talking on a mobile while driving
The result of talking on a mobile while driving
The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph.
The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle.
The rider’s reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident.
The car had two passenger and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them.
The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department..
Pass this on to car drivers or soon to be new drivers, or new motorcycle owners and especially everyone you know who has a MOBILE phone!!!
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Save a life. Stop talking on mobile phones and texting while trying to drive.
The life you save may be your own….. Or mine…
Keep passing this on so everyone will see what can happen by using a mobile PHONE while driving
Help yourself AND others – DON’T use a mobile while driving.. Learn to anticipate and look out for any dangers on the road. Be considerate to other road users.
Join the IAM to learn more after taking the original driving test. There is MORE to driving than you learn on that test.
The Two Second Rule – Drive Safely
Some time ago I applied to drive for an excellent company, Unicorn Courtesy Cars. One stipulation was that I take the Advanced Motorist test. The IAM Organisation offers advanced training to motorists and motorcyclists.
In the South Dorset area we have meetings available twice a year to show prospective candidates what is involved and what would be expected. These meetings are in spring and autumn and dates can be checked with the Dorset IAM website.
ANY young driver should take this test, it’s well worth it. In fact ALL drivers SHOULD take the test.
There are MANY advantages and none more so than learning to drive well with consequent potential savings of fuel, learning to “read the road / traffic”, learning to anticipate what other can do, and a real bonus for me….a LOT less stress with consequent increase of confidence and ability behind the wheel. Other advantages could be lower insurance and various offers in different shopping areas. Enquiries would need to be made by individuals. I would suggest that we ALL think we drive well….we can ALL learn more and these tips could save lives and injuries.
Two things in particular help in a huge way, but they are relatively simple to get into a habit with. They BOTH refer to more “space”, and, in consequence, time to react to a situation that might develop…..
The one thing that is really dangerous and is responsible for so many serious accidents that can be avoided: Tailgating or simply driving FAR TOO CLOSE to the car in front.
I recently drove three passengers in from Heathrow, back down to Dorset, M25, M3 and on. It was pouring rain and spray was terrible.
The number of vehicles in the fast lane tight behind the cars in front was just, well, frightening. With passengers aboard I have a responsibility to get them to their destination safely and the ONLY way was to stay over in the “slow lane” and take whatever time it took…
Drive the 2 Second Rule
The rule to follow at ALL times is the two second rule. In wet weather a minimum of 4 seconds should be the order of the day.
1. What is the two second rule?
“Only a fool breaks the two second rule.” The time to say that phrase is around two seconds.
The example diagram to the right shows the “red car” passing a (strange coloured!) sign; the blue car behind is you. As you see the red car pass the sign start saying the phrase and see where YOU are on passing the sign…..yes it’s a rough and ready method but it works.
If you pass the sign before you finish saying the phrase; PULL BACK, SLOW DOWN! It could save your life and that of others and believe ME, it reduces stress when driving.
Be VERY aware that the stopping distance is a minimum of twice the distance in wet weather and double the distance.
2. PULL BACK at the Lights
When you pull up at ANY junction, queue, or hold up on the road, leave space between you and the car in front.
The distance needs to be sufficient to allow:
- the car in front to roll back (by mistake!?) without hitting you.
- It allows space should there be a need to pull out or get out of the way of any incident.
- relieves stress yet again!
- as an added help for other motorists and emergency services – leave space at junctions / gateways to allow traffic to move in and out of the said junction or gateway.
LEAVE A SPACE when pulling up behind someone at a junction.
The distance is totally up to you, but you SHOULD be able to see the bottom of the wheels in front as a minimum. I was told by a police driver: Two Tyres and a Metre of Tarmac….that’s NOT a bad suggestion!
These tips reduce stress and help to save fuel, but it DOES mean a little more discipline of mind!!
Be sure to make a start on any journey just that bit earlier to be sure to allow the marginally longer journey time. I say marginally because the better driving and forward thinking can actually SAVE you time!
But just BE prepared because you can NEVER be sure what the next person is going to do on any roads.
Review the points?
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Decide to make a difference – join the IAM (there are many driver benefits available as well as better driving)
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Plan your journeys better
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Drive considerately.
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Use the two second rule – make it AT LEAST four seconds in wet and difficult conditions…you might be surprised how FAR that actually is! If someone jumps in the space in front, PULL BACK, it could save you a LOT…
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When queueing – LEAVE A SENSIBLE SPACE between you and the car in front: Two Tyres and a Metre of Tarmac
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Click here to see the IAM Organisation website and look for your local group
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Decide to make a difference…….yes – repeated, it COULD save a life!
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2011 – The Year’s BIG Project….
First off – we want to thank ALL the guys who have helped us out on this project. It was not a big project by any means to them I suspect, but it has been a big deal for us! Although we were prepared for the work and had planned it for some while, it still seemed that the house had us “in its grip” – still has a bit even now while we batten down the hatches and get sorted out!!
Every one of the people involved have been an absolute delight and fun to have in the house! It made the job go so much easier for us and that means a lot I believe.
The dust has settled at last and all is now iun place – we’ve been “sane” now since the end of July and trying to get back to normality!
The photos on our Facebook profile show the lot in all its boring detail! However it’s a great reminder of what happened during the year. Where DID the time go?!
21-12-11 (this is personnel in reverse order almost!) and this is revised having been written back in July and forgotten!
We have a working kitchen!! BJA Construction with Lee and Paul have finished their part leaving us with a fantastic job done – recommended guys to anyone looking for a kitchen installation! Yeovil based and details on Facebook right here. Lee Ashton and his sidekick Paul. Great lads and very efficient, great helpful ideas, quick and great to have about.
BJA Construction Ltd
Contact details:
M: 07912621721
T: 01935 427200
E: bjaconstructionltd@hotmail.co.uk
From a very old kitchen to a B&Q new kitchen Installation 2011 - NOT quite finished!
New B&Q Kitchen 2011 - Finished!
The project started January 15th with the ceiling being taken down – false ceiling and all – this was hiding a multitude of rubbish in the wiring and general junk hanging out! The mess was ….. well – you can guess! probably been there yourselves!!
The first gang in – S & R Downton – all here in the Facebook Albums! We could not believe the speed they had the offending walls sorted and the RSJs in place! The photos all show a fair way how the project developed and proceeded, so I am not going to bore you further here.
My main reason for all this is to give mention to all the folks, where possible, who have helped up. All the people booked in by the Downtons have been excellent and really made the whole “experience” a LOT more bearable than it could have been.
For that reason I have NO hesitation in recommending S & R Downton (+ folks they use), B&Q with BJA Construction Ltd (above) who came in to set our kitchen. Steve at Weymouth B&Q was excellent and knew just what we needed when he came round to size us up.
Before and After
Now a short while ago, our neighbours, Walter and Jane found they needed some work done… Guess who they asked in to do it.
19 AND 21 Damers Road!
Annual apology
Over the past few months I have probably forwarded some inappropriate pictures and jokes to friends who I thought shared the same sense of humour..
Unfortunately this wasn’t the case and I seem to have upset quite a few people who have accused me of being sexist and shallow..
If you were one of these people, please accept my sincerest apologies.
Looking to 2012 onward, I will only post or send e-mail with a cultural or educational content such as old monuments, nature and other interesting topics.
Below is a picture of the Pont Neuf Bridge in Paris .
It is the oldest bridge in Paris and took 26 years to build.
It was completed in 1604..
Oh DARN! I’m sorry – how the blazes did she get in there??
