tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post6129278912808443567..comments2023-10-26T00:08:26.205+01:00Comments on The Boiling Frog: Unintended ConsquencesTheBoilingFroghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791961503315586243noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-22706752174629938822012-11-08T18:26:03.596+00:002012-11-08T18:26:03.596+00:00@jim there's always exceptions to the rule, bu...@jim there's always exceptions to the rule, but there's no denying the trend<br /><br />http://www.macdrivertraining.com/2010/03/safer-cars-but-drivers-remain-at-risk-as-visibility-worsens/TheBoilingFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791961503315586243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-85486153544877504112012-11-08T17:46:16.866+00:002012-11-08T17:46:16.866+00:00not always, the accord does beat the civic in the...not always, the accord does beat the civic in the saftey tests.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373005279697295131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-52320584644152543912012-11-08T16:55:10.152+00:002012-11-08T16:55:10.152+00:00Perhaps (local) government might be better employe...Perhaps (local) government might be better employed by constructing cycle/moped paths where new roads are being built, put them in on established roads when there is room, and find some sort of compromise where there isn't enough room...<br /><br />...I mean, I lived in Amsterdam for a few years, and I was a cyclist and a motorist there (and here) and the difference is amazing.<br /><br />After all, it's not as if the Cloggies have got no space issues, it's one of the most densely populated places on earth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-67792425224954738802012-11-08T15:03:34.329+00:002012-11-08T15:03:34.329+00:00@Robert the Biker, Thank you for your comment, am ...@Robert the Biker, Thank you for your comment, am sorry to hear of your condition and hope you recover soon.<br /><br />The term 'SMIDSY' is clearly based on bikers' experience as you demonstrate with good cause, I was merely illustrating that another possible mitigating factor may contribute to some similar collisions.<br /><br />Unfortunately mirrors on my car make not a difference to blind spots...TheBoilingFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791961503315586243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-31772200358557534122012-11-08T12:54:13.602+00:002012-11-08T12:54:13.602+00:00I both ride motorcycles and drive a Jeep and I'...I both ride motorcycles and drive a Jeep and I'm currently recovering from a badly broken leg (SMIDSY)from a woman who turned across my path from 15 feet away, no A pillars there. Now my habit is to physically look over my shoulder, to move my head to see around the pillars and to actually USE the bloody mirrors. I wonder how visible Wiggo was, being a racing star doesn't make you safe on the road, just ask Stirling Moss.Robert the Bikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-41082453043773192112012-11-08T12:53:14.211+00:002012-11-08T12:53:14.211+00:00Wouldn't be a problem round here as all cyclis...Wouldn't be a problem round here as all cyclists except the Hi-Viz lycra crowd ride on the pavements... with and without helmets... with and more often without lights!<br />The Hi-Viz crowd all ride around mob handed two or three abreast in the roadway which I guess makes for a bigger target so the chances of not being seen are reduced.<br /><br />Still the last thing we need is another celebrity deciding what is or isn't good for you so Mr Wiggins would do well to remember that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-34361587963664738222012-11-08T12:44:00.887+00:002012-11-08T12:44:00.887+00:00@Anon, how does Wiggins think wearing a helmet pro...@Anon, how does Wiggins think wearing a helmet protects against broken ribs...?<br /><br />@Jim, Agree there are differences, but the further up the NCAP scale you go tends to mean a comprise on visibility TheBoilingFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791961503315586243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-88817429672912087072012-11-08T12:32:58.496+00:002012-11-08T12:32:58.496+00:00Even when its the same manufacturer there are some...Even when its the same manufacturer there are some major differences between models.<br /><br />I own an accord, which is actually a very nice car to drive, is safe, and good visibility all around it really (ok it does lack a rear wiper, but other than that, its fine)<br /><br />I had a hire car for a work trip the other day, that was a civic. No doubt its safe, but man, I could not see a thing from it.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373005279697295131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693950082152211516.post-59742762146711223712012-11-08T12:32:35.444+00:002012-11-08T12:32:35.444+00:00I was less than impressed by Wiggins' intervie...I was less than impressed by Wiggins' interview on the news this morning where his first words were about wanting legislation for compulsory helmet wearing. Being glad about wearing one himself would be one thing, but reaching for the big stick is quite another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com