Are you a better than average driver?

[GeoffC]

we drive on the left which is the right side upon which to drive.

[Adoby]

Originally Posted by Ea

Once, they used to drive on the left in Sweden.

I remember the switch. September 3, 1967. Very dramatic.
Just before the switch, most traffic was banned so traffic signs could be changed. But busses, taxis and some other traffic was allowed. At 04:50 all traffic was ordered to stop at the left side. And then ordered to slowly move over to the right side, and stop. All coordinated on the national radio. The minister of communications, Olof Palme, held a speach on the radio to signify the event. At 05:00 they could start driving again. On the right side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0tw6BYbaqI
The "interesting" bit is at 4:30 - 5:30

[Ea]

Originally Posted by Adoby

I remember the switch. September 3, 1967. Very dramatic.
Just before the switch, most traffic was banned so traffic signs could be changed. But busses, taxis and some other traffic was allowed. At 04:50 all traffic was ordered to stop at the left side. And then ordered to slowly move over to the right side, and stop. All coordinated on the national radio. The minister of communications, Olof Palme, held a speach on the radio to signify the event. At 05:00 they could start driving again. On the right side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0tw6BYbaqI
The "interesting" bit is at 4:30 - 5:30

Yes, I remember reading about it. Quite a big thing to do when you think about it.

[durkinrobinson]

Not too hard to be an excellent driver in Florida. If you can manuever around the ninety year-olds who can barely see above the wheel as they drive with their turn signal always on and seat belt sticking out of the driver's side door...then you are golden.

[beppe]

Originally Posted by Ea

Perhaps you are too easy
No, we drive on the right. Once, they used to drive on the left in Sweden.


Only if you are a very, very good boy

Easy, good ... .the only thing I like of all that is the boy

[Ea]

Originally Posted by beppe

Easy, good ... .the only thing I like of all that is the boy

Oooh, you like the boys?! Me, too

[beppe]

Originally Posted by Ea

Oooh, you like the boys?! Me, too

Again you win, I must concede, not only you are so pretty and witty , but you have also very good taste.

[Ea]

Originally Posted by beppe

Again you win, I must concede, not only you are so pretty and witty , but you have also very good taste.

Flattery can take you far

[beppe]

talking of cars, a flat will not go far at all, even in Danemark

[beppe]

Originally Posted by durkinrobinson

Not too hard to be an excellent driver in Florida. If you can manuever around the ninety year-olds who can barely see above the wheel as they drive with their turn signal always on and seat belt sticking out of the driver's side door...then you are golden.

The drivers I prefer are those that know the road to where they are going. They do not have to use their turn signal. Less visual pollution and distraction.

[kindlekitten]

yeah right.... perfect .... *not*

[astra]

Originally Posted by beppe

The drivers I prefer are those that know the road to where they are going. They do not have to use their turn signal. Less visual pollution and distraction.

[beppe]

next in my preference list are those that travel just a foot or two (half a meter if you like metric) in my back.
This is so generous. It protects me from being bumped by some incompetent driver, it occupies less of the road, which is generally a very good thing, and last but not least, it feels so cozy.

[Ea]

Originally Posted by beppe

The drivers I prefer are those that know the road to where they are going. They do not have to use their turn signal. Less visual pollution and distraction.

And they also provide one with a little entertainment while out, especially if one is on bicycle - little guessing games; will they turn right or not? They make sure that you are never bored and keep you reflexes sharp at the same time.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by beppe

next in my preference list are those that travel just a foot or two (half a meter if you like metric) in my back.
This is so generous. It protects me from being bumped by some incompetent driver, it occupies less of the road, which is generally a very good thing, and last but not least, it feels so cozy.

Oh, is that why they do that! I thought they were always looking for my tow (if that's the right word), which I always keep in my boot (I have one that can be removed from the car, because it is in front of the numberplate...)