Singapore Reckless Drivers part VII

[Ct3833]

  On 3/6/2019 at 1:25 PM, Piyopico said:

True but at least you know the way to kill the engine if you need to.

 

It will be helpful if for example you are on unintended acceleration on the highway etc.

 

Frankly I would be stumped too cos my car no neutral, no hand brake etc.

Please enlighten me, what car is that?

By the way not sure it would be better to push the gear stick to park and step on the brake?

Edited March 6, 2019 by Ct3833

[Mockngbrd]

  On 3/6/2019 at 12:33 PM, Ct3833 said:

While this may be a viable solution, not many can hold a button for three second in a panic situation, moreover, a lot of damage would have been done in 3 second in a case of extreme acceleration. The situation might be better if one is travelling on expressway.

Multiple presses quickly will do the same. Mythbusters tried it.

[Jamesc]

  On 3/6/2019 at 12:32 PM, Turboflat4 said:

Exercising?

 

Latest is Vitamin D!

Edited March 6, 2019 by Jamesc

[Jamesc]

  On 3/6/2019 at 1:36 PM, Ct3833 said:

Please enlighten me, what car is that?

By the way not sure it would be better to push the gear stick to park and step on the brake?

 

[Kyrios]

  On 3/6/2019 at 11:48 AM, Freeder said:

OT here too..

My office area got a cleaning auntie ..

Every morning see her , I will feel damned sad..

Looks emaciated and listless..I will always try my best to tabao bread or pandan cakes for her and she will feel very happy ..

Her lunch is always Curry zhup with rice and potatoes..

Although she still can work, can see that she is really pushing herself everyday..

And the ministar can say that they are exercising ..

Really heartless and a twit..

人在做，天在看

[Kryxwee]

  On 3/6/2019 at 7:40 AM, Dankoo said:

If the car is coming out from the MSCP, then its coming down a steep slope...maybe driver wanted to slow down coming down slope but stepped on accelerator instead...

The carppark is really small and not an mscp. The car was gg straight meaning distance from the lot to gantry was 15-20m.

 

Looks more like a launch (accelerate then shift from neutral to drive) then brake failure.

[Philipkee]

Irrelevant story. But once I was testing a car. The car was parked gear in neutral and for some reason I wanted to feel the pedals with my foot.

 

So I kicked off my slippers. First pedal I pressed was the brake pedal and there was resistance. I was surprised as engine was on. Tried again. Resistance. I used one foot to see if there was an obstruction underneath and found that one slipper had inadvertently gone underneath the brake pedal and not allowing me to brake.

 

Small issue as car was not even in gear but after that incident, I NEVER kick off any footwear while driving or put anything near the pedals when driving. So I never drive barefoot at all.

 

I do see some people doing that and I tell people the dangers.

 

I have two minds about sudden unintended acceleration. On one hand I don't deny it can happen. On the other hand I think it's more likely driver panicked.

 

Two cents

 

And yes I drive hyundai cars. Hopefully one day will be Honda.

[Othello]

  On 3/6/2019 at 9:37 PM, Philipkee said:

Irrelevant story. But once I was testing a car. The car was parked gear in neutral and for some reason I wanted to feel the pedals with my foot.

 

So I kicked off my slippers. First pedal I pressed was the brake pedal and there was resistance. I was surprised as engine was on. Tried again. Resistance. I used one foot to see if there was an obstruction underneath and found that one slipper had inadvertently gone underneath the brake pedal and not allowing me to brake.

 

Small issue as car was not even in gear but after that incident, I NEVER kick off any footwear while driving or put anything near the pedals when driving. So I never drive barefoot at all.

 

I do see some people doing that and I tell people the dangers.

 

I have two minds about sudden unintended acceleration. On one hand I don't deny it can happen. On the other hand I think it's more likely driver panicked.

 

Two cents

 

And yes I drive hyundai cars. Hopefully one day will be Honda.

I've been driving barefooted ever since I got my license in 1997. I always tuck slippers under my thighs near to seat. Never got anything stuck before.

[RadX]

  On 3/6/2019 at 10:19 PM, Othello said:

I've been driving barefooted ever since I got my license in 1997. I always tuck slippers under my thighs near to seat. Never got anything stuck before.

 

 

yup..the thongs/slippers would definitely get in the way.....best to drive barefoot.  More feel

[1fast1]

Barefoot driving is OK only as long as you can be sure the slippers are not going under any pedals. Safest is put them all on the passenger side. Of course you miffy be alone or have a compliant passenger haha.

 

Professionals will never allow you to drive barefoot. That applies to to both driving centres and on track. So I had to get used to driving with shoes on as well. On track and during Malaysia drives, I use racing shoes that give excellent feel. For normal commute, I use my standard office shoes. Driving with office shoes is fine for 2 pedal cars but I have no feel for heel and toe for clutched cars. So I used to drive with socks on for my Alfa (which I've sold off now anyway).

[RadX]

  On 3/6/2019 at 10:58 PM, Turboflat4 said:

Barefoot driving is OK only as long as you can be sure the slippers are not going under any pedals. Safest is put them all on the passenger side. Of course you miffy be alone or have a compliant passenger haha.

 

Professionals will never allow you to drive barefoot. That applies to to both driving centres and on track. So I had to get used to driving with shoes on as well. On track and during Malaysia drives, I use racing shoes that give excellent feel. For normal commute, I use my standard office shoes. Driving with office shoes is fine for 2 pedal cars but I have no feel for heel and toe for clutched cars. So I used to drive with socks on for my Alfa (which I've sold off now anyway).

 

 

yup..on track is a nono!  need good shoes with grip on the pedals.

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 3/6/2019 at 12:32 PM, Turboflat4 said:

Exercising?

 

Latest is Vitamin D! ð ð ð

 

http://theindependent.sg/many-infuriated-by-pap-mp-yee-chia-hsing-who-said-i-have-been-concerned-that-singaporeans-are-not-getting-enough-vitamin-d-from-sunlight/

WTF man..

[Freeder]

  On 3/6/2019 at 10:51 PM, RadX said:

yup..the thongs/slippers would definitely get in the way.....best to drive barefoot. More feel

What thongs are u referring to?

If it’s those G-strings , I fully agree...

U can ask @bancoe , his usual dress code..

[BanCoe]

  On 3/6/2019 at 11:40 PM, Freeder said:

What thongs are u referring to?

If itâs those G-strings , I fully agree...

U can ask @bancoe , his usual dress code..

I like no strings better lah ...... borne free and wild lah !! ..... as in no strings attached

 

Ooiii!! Back to topic !!

Edited March 7, 2019 by BanCoe

[Mockngbrd]

  On 3/6/2019 at 10:58 PM, Turboflat4 said:

Barefoot driving is OK only as long as you can be sure the slippers are not going under any pedals. Safest is put them all on the passenger side. Of course you miffy be alone or have a compliant passenger haha.

 

Professionals will never allow you to drive barefoot. That applies to to both driving centres and on track. So I had to get used to driving with shoes on as well. On track and during Malaysia drives, I use racing shoes that give excellent feel. For normal commute, I use my standard office shoes. Driving with office shoes is fine for 2 pedal cars but I have no feel for heel and toe for clutched cars. So I used to drive with socks on for my Alfa (which I've sold off now anyway).

How was the mito? How much u sold?

[Blueray]

  On 3/6/2019 at 11:40 PM, Freeder said:

What thongs are u referring to?

If it’s those G-strings , I fully agree...

U can ask @bancoe , his usual dress code..

 

No thongs when driving.

 

Kiap tio very uncomfortable.

 

Edited March 7, 2019 by Blueray

[RadX]

hahahah u all ah...these thongs la

 

[Blueray]

Google say one.

 

Not I say one.