I am increasingly underwhelmed by...

[capnsensible]

..various interpretations I read regarding the International Rules For Prevention Of Collisions At Sea.

I am therefore planning a fight back campaign for those times I am ashore or aloft.

1. I am going to fit red lights to the Front of my car so I will be more visible.
2. I am going to mount a searchlight to the roof of the car so I can shine it into the eyes of oncoming drivers to keep them alert.
3. I will drive into a roundabout the wrong way so I can see other vehicles earlier.
4. I will cruise slowly in the middle lane of motorways to calm other traffic down safely.
5. I will always undo my seatbelt before the plane has stopped so I can be the first off for a fag.

Any other suggestions to aid my campaign??

 

[Twister_Ken]

How about a bright flashing light on the roof of your car, just to be sure others have seen you?

And you could turn your lights off when there's no other traffic, to save your battery.

 

[Dalliance]

You definitely need to have an all round white light when you're parked beside the road at night

 

[Dyflin]

What kind of anchor does your car have? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[capnsensible]

I can't decide. Do you have any suggestions?

Perhaps we could also rename the Rules to something like 'International Suggestions That Can Be Largely Ignored'

 

[Twister_Ken]

International Regulations for the Promotion of Collisions at Sea.

 

[Pads38]

When crossing busy traffic lanes (like motorways) do so with a heading of 90 deg to the traffic.

 

[l'escargot]

How about ignoring all the rules because you know better and trying these:

1. I will give way at every junction where I should stand on and at every green light, just to let out the others who are waiting at stop signs and red lights, because it is dangerous for me to carry on in case they don't stop.
2. I will put on every light on my vehicle so that I can be seen better by day and by night.
3. I will leave my hazard lights on when parked overnight, whether by the side of the road, in a car park or in my garage, just so everyone knows I am definitely parked and might be a hazard to them.
4. I will not rely on any electric device fitted to my vehicle because electrics can go down you know.
5. I will not head for the same place as anyone else because we could all end up arriving there at exactly the same time and crashing into each other, especially if it is dark or a bit foggy.

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[capnsensible]

Excellent plans.

Next time I am in England I am going to a high street pub for lunch, sit down and wait to be served. And ask for an ashtray.

 

[Twister_Ken]

"Next time I am in England I am going to a high street pub for lunch, sit down and wait to be served. And ask for an ashtray."

Shouldn't be a problem. As long as you can order your meal in Estonian/Ukrainian/Polish/Lithuanian/Czech/Strine/Hungarian/Latvian/Bulgarian*

*Delete as necessary.

 

[capnsensible]

Rumour has it that in Bulgaria, nodding your head means no and shaking your head means yes. Try it.
It fascinates children, adults on their 3rd or 4th drink and, er........me!

 

[Cornishman]

Hey, Ken, I notice Galadriel has not joined this thread. I am sure he would have some really bright (but not too bright) ideas.
Maybe an alternating red/white/blue light on the roof when navigating using satnav?

 

[Sixpence]

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Rumour has it that in Bulgaria, nodding your head means no and shaking your head means yes. Try it.

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Tis actually true , and it's not actually as easy as some may think
As you say
Try it
Specially after a few drinks , the results can be quite amusing

 

[john_morris_uk]

I too am underwhelmed by the various posts we have seen about IRPCS on these fora recently. The snide comments I received made me wonder why I bother.

What worries me is that lots of newbies will think that the vociferous few speak for the majority of law abiding and sensible IRPCS applying sailors.

I must remind myself to wait for the red light and ensure no cars are even in sight at the Panda Crossing to make sure I don't get run down when crossing the road.

 

[photodog]

You should get one of those neat firemans helmets with the flashing red light on top..... with this personal beacon you would solve all of your lighting or safety concerns in one move.
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[David_Jersey]

[ QUOTE ]
Rumour has it that in Bulgaria, nodding your head means no and shaking your head means yes. Try it.
It fascinates children, adults on their 3rd or 4th drink and, er........me!

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In Thailand if a vehicle flashes it's lights at you when trying to cross the road it does not mean "it's ok to cross in front of me"......it means "I am driving like a maniac at warp factor 10 and the only thing that I am stopping for is a 20 ton truck coming the other way - and that's only if I hit him head on".

Their are a few good spots to sip a few beers whilst watching Tourists learn the hard way /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BlueSkyNick]

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And you could turn your lights off when there's no other traffic, to save your battery.

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You jest. I recall being in an old Ford Zephyr driven by a school mate from Cardiff back to Tenby, after an International at the Arms Park. Half way the alternator (or was it a generator then?) packed up. So he turned the headlights off when nothing was coming the other way to save the battery - but kept the speed up so we got home before the battery died completely. We did of course, but I wouldnt want to repeat the experience!

 

[BrendanS]

Decades ago I was in India on business.

We were travelling back to Delhi in a taxi, and the driver proudly announced that we were on the first and only dual carriageway in India.

In the pitch dark, with no street lighting, with local farmers taking Oxen carts on the wrong side of the road as a short cut between farm tracks, the cars were nearly all driving with headlights off.

The taxi driver explained that was because they obtained better fuel economy with the lights off. I told him I'd pay him extra if he'd turn his lights on for the rest of the trip!

 

[Alfie168]

"You should get one of those neat firemans helmets with the flashing red light on top..... with this personal beacon you would solve all of your lighting or safety concerns in one move."

When I used to Skydive, some people (not me) did night jumps equipped just so. One hapless jumper landed way out of bounds and made his way towards the nearest dwelling with a light. He knocked on the door and asked where he was.

The reply came back...."This is Earth"

Tim

 

[Lakesailor]

You do the "Shake 'n' Vac"...........