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Cypress
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Al G. Was just thinking about trying to pass a bunch of slow moving RV's. No harm
meant. Have followed a caravan or two for more miles than I care to remember. One liners are better than paragraphs, saves time and space. I bet that
shari, bancouda, you and me would have a good time together.
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Diver
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I like to shoot out their tires and watch them peel off the road - out of control !
(I know this is what some of you wanted to say but for political correctness. Where is the Nomad with the rifle in his avatar when you need him
anyway?)
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Diver
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Actually, when in Baja, we are on Baja time. I rarely get caught behind them. Little things like getting out of the Pemex before them helps when you
can.
If we get stuck behind a slow one we either slow down or maybe it's a good time to let the kids and dogs out for a walk ??
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Diver
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Anyone tried a few well-placed hand-made road signs ??
Maybe a sign that says "ALL CARAVANS MUST EXIST HERE !!" placed at a few dirt side roads along the highway. Maybe catch a few until they get wise ??
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Bajamatic
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my tactic
I did some field recordings of a mexican 16 wheelers downshifting and to get around caravans I just pull in tight behind the RV in front of me and
blast that sound from my roof mounted speaker and 100,000 watt amp. Seems to work.
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajamatic
I did some field recordings of a mexican 16 wheelers downshifting and to get around caravans I just pull in tight behind the RV in front of me and
blast that sound from my roof mounted speaker and 100,000 watt amp. Seems to work. |
I think you have something here!!
I am sure they would have to pull over to change their shorts.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Skipjack Joe
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How to deal with ''Caravans" ?
The scene from "Easy Rider" comes to mind.
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
The scene from "Easy Rider" comes to mind. |
Darn, that was a long time ago and don't remember the scene. Help
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Skipjack Joe
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Some redneck blows our heros off the road with a shotgun.
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Skeet/Loreto
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When Caravans first started, CB Radios were not Allowed in Baja;
Later when they were Legal I always found that Communication on their Channels was the Safest/ Fastest way to get Around.
The most dangerous Drivers that I have observed in my many Trips, has been the Young, Hurry up,DOPED UP, Characters trying to Intimdate others Drivers
with Their Large Set up High 4 Wheel Monsters with Large Lights mounted every Where possible. The same as the TailGateing,Lane Changing, Left-lane
only Drivers, over the Speed Limits Nuts , that you see in the States, Every DAy!!!
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Al G
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Skeet... I know you are in Texas, but it sounds like you are describing San Francisco Bay area. The real big danger here is cell phone and the
attitude "I gotta to be in front of you even if it cost me my life"
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Frank
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
The most dangerous Drivers that I have observed in my many Trips, has been the Young, Hurry up,DOPED UP, Characters trying to Intimdate others Drivers
with Their Large Set up High 4 Wheel Monsters with Large Lights mounted every Where possible. The same as the TailGateing,Lane Changing, Left-lane
only Drivers, over the Speed Limits Nuts , that you see in the States, Every DAy!!! |
Ok, Im not that young, Im never doped up and dont tailgate. You did just describe me I wonder how many guys like me there are on the board? Should I ask?
Seriously Im trying to slow down, but when youve been a hamster on a wheel its hard to stop, atleast until I hit Santa Rosalia.
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Don Alley
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Some redneck blows our heros off the road with a shotgun. |
I like RPGs They solve most problems.
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comitan
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Frank
I haven't slowed down yet, but trying, can't teach old dogs new tricks.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Bajamatic
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As always
back to the old man gripe.
note- i have omitted the first part of this quote because it is irrelevant to my point, and has no impact on the meaning of the following quote:
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
The most dangerous Drivers that I have observed in my many Trips, has been the Young, Hurry up,DOPED UP, Characters trying to Intimdate others Drivers
with Their Large Set up High 4 Wheel Monsters with Large Lights mounted every Where possible. The same as the TailGateing,Lane Changing, Left-lane
only Drivers, over the Speed Limits Nuts , that you see in the States, Every DAy!!! |
Here's a stat for you skeet:
"The study found that when 18- to 25-year-olds were placed in a driving simulator and talked on a cellular phone, they reacted to brake lights from a
car in front of them as slowly as 65- to 74-year-olds who were not using a cell phone. "
from http://www.physorg.com/news2941.html.
It clearly says that a young driver has to be distracted by a cell phone to be as bad at operating a vehicle then a person 65 to 75 years old.
thought you might be interested in that.
yuletide
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Al G
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| Quote: | Ok, Im not that young, Im never doped up and dont tailgate. You did just describe me I wonder how many guys like me there are on the board? Should I ask?
Seriously Im trying to slow down, but when youve been a hamster on a wheel its hard to stop, atleast until I hit Santa Rosalia.
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Frank...I am probably the same as you. If the limit is 65 I do 70. So I don't consider myself an old man in the way. The secret as I see it is
developing a desire to be comfortable. There are so many bad driver in this area, it is hard to be comfortable. It became a desire....I started with
letting people in line in front of me. SF Bay Area drivers don't use signals(People will make sure you cannot change lane if you do) You should see
their face when I anticipate their need and let them in. You always get a good response. Still the only real time I can drive comfortable is doing
56-58 in my Motorhome. For some reason crowded highways seem less crowded. You have heard me rant about the skill level of caravaner's, because they
scare me. Well I am not going to drive over the limit of my Motorhome, but will do what I can to not be a hindrance. I would not feel bad if i was
stuck behind a caravan, because MH passing MH is not a good ideal. That is why I make myself confortable.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Cypress
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Bajamatic!
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajamatic
back to the old man gripe.
note- i have omitted the first part of this quote because it is irrelevant to my point, and has no impact on the meaning of the following quote:
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
The most dangerous Drivers that I have observed in my many Trips, has been the Young, Hurry up,DOPED UP, Characters trying to Intimdate others Drivers
with Their Large Set up High 4 Wheel Monsters with Large Lights mounted every Where possible. The same as the TailGateing,Lane Changing, Left-lane
only Drivers, over the Speed Limits Nuts , that you see in the States, Every DAy!!! |
Here's a stat for you skeet:
"The study found that when 18- to 25-year-olds were placed in a driving simulator and talked on a cellular phone, they reacted to brake lights from a
car in front of them as slowly as 65- to 74-year-olds who were not using a cell phone. "
from http://www.physorg.com/news2941.html.
It clearly says that a young driver has to be distracted by a cell phone to be as bad at operating a vehicle then a person 65 to 75 years old.
thought you might be interested in that. |
Just like a YOUNG and DUMMER....you conveniently side step the fact That your super dangerous group have accidents 5 to 1. You pay twice the insurence
as we do for a very good reason. If not for your group the death rate for driving would almost be nil.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Bajamatic
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please show me that data Al.
EDIT
Actually, I dont doubt that. My point was more that you old guys don't have the best record either. My demo (being over 30) has a much better
history then both of you, and I still have the reflexes to avoid both of you, so I really dont care.
[Edited on 10-12-2006 by Bajamatic]
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Al G
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I don't have to, because you know it is true. the Exactnumbers might be inaccurate, but again you know it is true. That group's
driving skills suck. Do you have any idea how many teenagers die every day!!! Look it up yourself, while you still know it all.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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