Never trust a driver wearing a hat

Never trust a driver wearing a hat

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durbster

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10,288 posts

223 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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A mate of mine has a theory that all drivers who wear hats are dangerous and to be treated with caution. Having studied the headwear status of my fellow drivers recently, I think he might be on to something...

Given that age is such a vague indication of driving ability, perhaps your wardrobe could offer a new approach to insurance as it demonstrates your judgement in a way your age doesn't. What do you think - a revolution in road safety? biggrin

An exception is when a hat is worn for necessity - I have to wear one to stop my head freezing. wink

ScottishSamurai

8,087 posts

177 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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I have long hair and a hat stops stray hair getting in my vision hehe

but I'm young to so I've probably lost this argument!

ProfessorPeach

616 posts

172 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Is your mate called Gay Phil?

Gay Phil told me this one years ago, and he's right.

Steer clear of drivers wearing hats.


And women.

Those slags.

Brewsters

651 posts

170 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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And driving gloves? what's all that about? (except on motorcycles/scooters)

spandexx

944 posts

277 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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You know something, you may be right.

Lets examine the different types of bonce adornment and their impact on the owner's driving ability.

Let me start with the Baseball Cap.

This will either be worn by a car thief (identifiable by the jaunty angle or the balancing act on the back of his depleted ape-like cranium), or by the Bald-Spot Concealer (BSC). Both of these types of driver are dangerous in their own right.

The car thief is dangerous because he has actually nicked a car and is trying to escape the 'Five Oh', or he is driving his mum's tat draped 1.2 shopping trolley like he has stolen it to impress the 14 year old mother of two in the passenger seat.

The BSC is equally dangerous because he is trying to regain some of his youth and long lost sex appeal in a predictably unsuitable car. Usually seen in a 30 year old soft top MG or, even worse, in an achingly youthful hot hatch, it is likely the BSC has made this purchase because of a recent emasculation through divorce or children, so he will be attempting to prove his recently departed masculinity and newly found lack of respect for the human race by driving like a in an unfamiliar car.

These are the only two types of people that wear a baseball cap. No exceptions (I think you will find it is science), and both are very dangerous indeed.

Hugo a Gogo

23,378 posts

234 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Republik

4,525 posts

191 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Do turbans count?

lost in espace

6,167 posts

208 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Didn't your driving instuctor warn you about this? When you took your hazard awareness test did you spot the hat?

Jasandjules

69,948 posts

230 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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It's a policy I've used for years as well - the exception being the novelty hat wearer (such as santa hats at Christmas etc)

spandexx

944 posts

277 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Jasandjules said:
It's a policy I've used for years as well - the exception being the novelty hat wearer (such as santa hats at Christmas etc)
I suspect that will mean the driver is drunk and should also be avoided.

See; it is a foolproof theory. Whoever came up with it should be given a medal. Or a ceremonial hat.

OnTheOverrun

3,965 posts

178 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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So far this thread has not mentioned the single most dangerous type of driver/headwear combination - the woman driving in a headscarf! When you see one I suggest stopping immediately, abandoning your car and walking the remainder of your journey. yikes

Hugo a Gogo

23,378 posts

234 months

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?

Flying Toilet

3,621 posts

212 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Does this count?


GravelBen

15,703 posts

231 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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spandexx said:
Let me start with the Baseball Cap.

This will either be worn by a car thief (identifiable by the jaunty angle or the balancing act on the back of his depleted ape-like cranium), or by the Bald-Spot Concealer (BSC). Both of these types of driver are dangerous in their own right.

...

These are the only two types of people that wear a baseball cap. No exceptions (I think you will find it is science), and both are very dangerous indeed.
You forgot Pistonheads with convertibles, who risk a nasty case of sunburn otherwise. Mind you some folk might consider us dangerous too!

pembo

1,204 posts

194 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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I wear hats when driving, mainly on weekends when I can't be bothered to try to control my hair. This doesn't mean I'm not in control of the car, I'm just lazy when it comes to appearance.

spandexx

944 posts

277 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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GravelBen said:
spandexx said:
Let me start with the Baseball Cap.

This will either be worn by a car thief (identifiable by the jaunty angle or the balancing act on the back of his depleted ape-like cranium), or by the Bald-Spot Concealer (BSC). Both of these types of driver are dangerous in their own right.

...

These are the only two types of people that wear a baseball cap. No exceptions (I think you will find it is science), and both are very dangerous indeed.
You forgot Pistonheads with convertibles, who risk a nasty case of sunburn otherwise. Mind you some folk might consider us dangerous too!
They / we fall firmly under the BSC camp.

spandexx

944 posts

277 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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This also extends to those that wear a helmet. They are either bikers, cyclists or horseists so should be avoided like the bad AIDS.

v1paul

723 posts

177 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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The worst are old men with flat caps.

ProfessorPeach

616 posts

172 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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v1paul said:
The worst are old men with flat caps.
Trilbys, I find.

Driving either a Volvo or a Honda.

Your typical old man's cars.

Doofus

25,855 posts

174 months

Friday 30th April 2010
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Hugo a Gogo said:
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