Ultimate driving challenge

Dutch · 03-27-2010, 02:39 AM

OK so here it is. My first thread and my first dare.
Actually there are three dares here for when you're driving.

1. Don't stop.
The first dare is not to stop. Not for a red light, not for a roundabout.
Now dont be an idiot and drive through that red light at full speed!!
Instead of stopping, anticipate the light. Look at the junction ahead. Slow down, pick your lane appropiately and roll towards the light.
Edit: If you're truly skilled, you wont have to stop ever. The dare is to slow down sufficiently not to stop, and drive through the light when it turned green.
For a roundabout, look at the traffic around you. Find a spot where you fit, and adjust your speed to end up in that spot. This is very hard, but very much possible.

2. Don't use the brakes.
The second dare is quite hard for people with automatic transmissions, but easier for stick shifts. Don't use the brakes. When slowing down, let go of the throttle and slow down that way. Only put your foot on the brake pedal to light up the brake lights (for safety's sake!).
I must add that its quite impossible to exit a highway without braking. Dont attempt to do that!
Edit: By all means BRAKE when the situation calls for it. No dare is worth crashing your car over, or cause injury or anything. The dare is to avoid situations where you have to brake.

3. Know your car.
Know your car. How it feels, what sounds it makes. Identify the sounds so you'll know the sounds of the valves, wheel bearings and a bit easier, the wheels, windows, interior fan and radiator fan.

The result of the dare should be that your fuel consumption improves by 10-20% plus you should be more aware of your car, use it better, reducing wear and tear.

edit: I cant stress this enough. Im not asking you to do anything outside traffic laws, or anything that could damage your car or anything. I am not asking you to approach a red light at max speed and not brake.
Instead im asking you to anticipate traffic situations, and adjust accordingly at a very early time so you can avoid the situation where you have to apply brakes, and avoid a situation where you have to stop for the red light - it should have turned green.

Remember: Safety is ALWAYS first!

Star Shadows · 03-27-2010, 05:02 AM

haha my dad can do most of that, the 1st 2 especially he just choses not to, doubt i would be able to come me learning to drive. might try it when i am old enough if you remind me.

Stix · 03-27-2010, 05:05 AM

100TH POST! WOOOO
I mean...er...yes yes good dare...

haha

Naah I do most of this anyway, but only because I'm a student and I'm skint :/

Dutch · 03-27-2010, 08:14 AM

haha its not even that hard... but sooo many people dont.

And Shadow... I'll remind you, dont worry

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rdcottman · 03-27-2010, 09:10 AM

i do this most of the time on the way home from work@ 12 in da morning

Fun Lover · 03-27-2010, 10:05 AM

Dutch this is just irresponsible, if the people here dont mind risking theyre own lives they should at least think about the safety of others, I garuntee that if enough people do this dare there will be injurys.

I cant believe this.

Dutch · 03-27-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fun Lover

Dutch this is just irresponsible, if the people here dont mind risking theyre own lives they should at least think about the safety of others, I garuntee that if enough people do this dare there will be injurys.

I cant believe this.

Did you actually read the dare?

Im not saying you should bump into anything or break any rules.

Instead ANTICIPATE of what is going to happen. Slow down for the red light WAY in advance, not just when the car in front happens to hit the brakes.

Als notice how i said to put your foot on the brake when slowing down. This retains your reflex of braking and indicates your slowing down to the other drivers.

In fact it is an extremely responsible way to drive since it is much much easier for other guys to anticipate your next action.

Please review my first post before commenting.

allyours (m) · 03-27-2010, 10:19 AM

this would explain why so many people cant drive properly around my area they all doing dares like then

Personally i know my car too well to risk it

Star Shadows · 03-27-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fun Lover

Dutch this is just irresponsible, if the people here dont mind risking theyre own lives they should at least think about the safety of others, I garuntee that if enough people do this dare there will be injurys.

I cant believe this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by allyours (m)

this would explain why so many people cant drive properly around my area they all doing dares like then

Personally i know my car too well to risk it

If you're going to pass a dare off as irresponsible at least read the damned thing FULLY first isntead of just jumping to conclusions. when my dad does this the only time something bad has happened was because another driver who WASN'T driving like this has acted like a tit and dunched him.

b0ris · 03-29-2010, 06:47 AM

I fully agree with Dutch (how strange!) there far too few people that know that slowing down a car does NOT imply braking.
Letting go of the accelerator and shifting a gear down are two alternatives that make traffic a lot more smooth.

I've been thought to drive like this in driving school. I drive like this every day. So yes, it can be perfectly safe.

03-27-2010, 02:39 AM	#1
Dutch getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere below the sea Posts: 255	Ultimate driving challenge OK so here it is. My first thread and my first dare. Actually there are three dares here for when you're driving. 1. Don't stop. The first dare is not to stop. Not for a red light, not for a roundabout. Now dont be an idiot and drive through that red light at full speed!! Instead of stopping, anticipate the light. Look at the junction ahead. Slow down, pick your lane appropiately and roll towards the light. Edit: If you're truly skilled, you wont have to stop ever. The dare is to slow down sufficiently not to stop, and drive through the light when it turned green. For a roundabout, look at the traffic around you. Find a spot where you fit, and adjust your speed to end up in that spot. This is very hard, but very much possible. 2. Don't use the brakes. The second dare is quite hard for people with automatic transmissions, but easier for stick shifts. Don't use the brakes. When slowing down, let go of the throttle and slow down that way. Only put your foot on the brake pedal to light up the brake lights (for safety's sake!). I must add that its quite impossible to exit a highway without braking. Dont attempt to do that! Edit: By all means BRAKE when the situation calls for it. No dare is worth crashing your car over, or cause injury or anything. The dare is to avoid situations where you have to brake. 3. Know your car. Know your car. How it feels, what sounds it makes. Identify the sounds so you'll know the sounds of the valves, wheel bearings and a bit easier, the wheels, windows, interior fan and radiator fan. The result of the dare should be that your fuel consumption improves by 10-20% plus you should be more aware of your car, use it better, reducing wear and tear. edit: I cant stress this enough. Im not asking you to do anything outside traffic laws, or anything that could damage your car or anything. I am not asking you to approach a red light at max speed and not brake. Instead im asking you to anticipate traffic situations, and adjust accordingly at a very early time so you can avoid the situation where you have to apply brakes, and avoid a situation where you have to stop for the red light - it should have turned green. Remember: Safety is ALWAYS first! Last edited by Dutch; 03-27-2010 at 10:27 AM.

03-27-2010, 05:02 AM	#2
Star Shadows Prodigy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 4,707 Blog Entries: 13	haha my dad can do most of that, the 1st 2 especially he just choses not to, doubt i would be able to come me learning to drive. might try it when i am old enough if you remind me. __________________ Do not ask me for to be your slave, your mistress, or to give you truths or dares. You're wasting your time. Informative threads: Anonymous S/M advice service Threads of note PM MEGET S/M ADVICE WORSHIPS RACHIE**

03-27-2010, 05:05 AM	#3
Stix getDare Devil Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,018	100TH POST! WOOOO I mean...er...yes yes good dare... haha Naah I do most of this anyway, but only because I'm a student and I'm skint :/

03-27-2010, 08:14 AM	#4
Dutch getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere below the sea Posts: 255	haha its not even that hard... but sooo many people dont. And Shadow... I'll remind you, dont worry .

03-27-2010, 09:10 AM	#5
rdcottman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: soon to be San Francisco Posts: 140	i do this most of the time on the way home from work@ 12 in da morning

03-27-2010, 10:05 AM	#6
Fun Lover Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 85	Dutch this is just irresponsible, if the people here dont mind risking theyre own lives they should at least think about the safety of others, I garuntee that if enough people do this dare there will be injurys. I cant believe this.

03-27-2010, 10:19 AM	#8
allyours (m) Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 7	this would explain why so many people cant drive properly around my area they all doing dares like then Personally i know my car too well to risk it

03-29-2010, 06:47 AM	#10
b0ris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: too small a vilage (see signature) Posts: 218	I fully agree with Dutch (how strange!) there far too few people that know that slowing down a car does NOT imply braking. Letting go of the accelerator and shifting a gear down are two alternatives that make traffic a lot more smooth. I've been thought to drive like this in driving school. I drive like this every day. So yes, it can be perfectly safe.