Idiots driving with a tiny bit of screen cleared of frost!
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Far too many cars I saw this morning with unclear windows.
Two however literally had barely more than enough to see their eyes and nose... Lunacy don't people realise that this is so dangerous all windows should be complete clear before setting off. If you are late tough get a taxi or get up earlier next time.
One person pulled out of a side turning and couldn't see me at all idiots. (Imagine a child runs out or someone on a push bike).
Two however literally had barely more than enough to see their eyes and nose... Lunacy don't people realise that this is so dangerous all windows should be complete clear before setting off. If you are late tough get a taxi or get up earlier next time.
One person pulled out of a side turning and couldn't see me at all idiots. (Imagine a child runs out or someone on a push bike).
Very bad but pretty standard behaviour as far as I can tell.
First few frosts catch people out, they will all have bought some new de-icer today.
I spent 20 minutes scraping the ~2mm of solid ice/frost from my car. Dont know what it is about our car park, but all the cars freeze solid. Thought I was going to pull the handle off just prying the door open.
I predict a bad winter.
First few frosts catch people out, they will all have bought some new de-icer today.
I spent 20 minutes scraping the ~2mm of solid ice/frost from my car. Dont know what it is about our car park, but all the cars freeze solid. Thought I was going to pull the handle off just prying the door open.
I predict a bad winter.
Lol, won't someone think of the children!! 
I have to admit to setting off this morning without all my windows clear. My front screen was pretty clear but my side windows were still frosted up. However within about a minute of me setting off, they were fine and no animals\children\whales were harmed as a result.
My excuse was I was late for work and getting up earlier would have meant that I got to spend 10 minutes less in my nice warm bed, not really want you want on a cold Monday morning
I have to admit to setting off this morning without all my windows clear. My front screen was pretty clear but my side windows were still frosted up. However within about a minute of me setting off, they were fine and no animals\children\whales were harmed as a result.
My excuse was I was late for work and getting up earlier would have meant that I got to spend 10 minutes less in my nice warm bed, not really want you want on a cold Monday morning
Maybe they just wanted to know what it felt like to own a white Audi, at least temporarily.
Joking aside, that is horrific. Isn't it also an offence now to drive with that amount of snow on your car, in case it flies off etc? People need to take a few minutes instead of being so irresponsible IMO.
I took an extra 5mins this morning to clear my windows. I miss Fords heated front screens though.
Joking aside, that is horrific. Isn't it also an offence now to drive with that amount of snow on your car, in case it flies off etc? People need to take a few minutes instead of being so irresponsible IMO.
I took an extra 5mins this morning to clear my windows. I miss Fords heated front screens though.
If that person got caught, it's a £60 fine and 3 points for not clearing the snow off your car. That would be all of it.
I was told when I live in Austria, failure to do so could land you with a large fine and an accident caused by snow falling off your car could even land you in prison.
I was told when I live in Austria, failure to do so could land you with a large fine and an accident caused by snow falling off your car could even land you in prison.
Just after I started driving, I made the mistake of clearing all the snow off from my windows, but left it all on the roof.
I had to make an emergency stop, and all the snow from the roof ended up on the windscreen. Wipers couldn't clear the snow, so I had to stop and clear it by hand! Thankfully, no-one was behind me, and I now make sure that I remove every bit of snow on my car before driving away! It's amazing how many people don't, I'm sure there have been similar incidents where the consequences haven't been quite so pleasant.
Cool story bro etc.
I had to make an emergency stop, and all the snow from the roof ended up on the windscreen. Wipers couldn't clear the snow, so I had to stop and clear it by hand! Thankfully, no-one was behind me, and I now make sure that I remove every bit of snow on my car before driving away! It's amazing how many people don't, I'm sure there have been similar incidents where the consequences haven't been quite so pleasant.
Cool story bro etc.
Guvernator said:
Lol, won't someone think of the children!!
I have to admit to setting off this morning without all my windows clear. My front screen was pretty clear but my side windows were still frosted up. However within about a minute of me setting off, they were fine and no animals\children\whales were harmed as a result.
My excuse was I was late for work and getting up earlier would have meant that I got to spend 10 minutes less in my nice warm bed, not really want you want on a cold Monday morning
Side windows still frosted up? Sorry sir I didn't see the bloke on the motorbike.Might be something you regret for the rest of your live.>;) For the sake of ten minutes.I have to admit to setting off this morning without all my windows clear. My front screen was pretty clear but my side windows were still frosted up. However within about a minute of me setting off, they were fine and no animals\children\whales were harmed as a result.
My excuse was I was late for work and getting up earlier would have meant that I got to spend 10 minutes less in my nice warm bed, not really want you want on a cold Monday morning
Not being able to see what's behind or to the side like that surely would be a charge of driving without due care and attention? Receiving a notice of intended prosecution and a court appearance. Or is our already overstretched legal system hampered by all the EU civil rights objections too busy to prevent RTAs?
I have the issue of having drop down windows, which then don't open when frozen to allow me to defrost them...
Much scraping this morning just to get in the car and pop the heater and rear window/wing mirror heater on...oh well at least I could see better than some idiots going the other way, wipers going at full speed over patchy ice.
Much scraping this morning just to get in the car and pop the heater and rear window/wing mirror heater on...oh well at least I could see better than some idiots going the other way, wipers going at full speed over patchy ice.
0llie said:
Just after I started driving, I made the mistake of clearing all the snow off from my windows, but left it all on the roof.
I had to make an emergency stop, and all the snow from the roof ended up on the windscreen. Wipers couldn't clear the snow, so I had to stop and clear it by hand! Thankfully, no-one was behind me, and I now make sure that I remove every bit of snow on my car before driving away! It's amazing how many people don't, I'm sure there have been similar incidents where the consequences haven't been quite so pleasant.
Cool story bro etc.
My dad did the same thing, only he had to make an emergency stop due to a pedestrian stepping out in front of him. The snow came flying off the roof and she got completely covered in it - I guess it taught her a lesson not to cross the road without looking I had to make an emergency stop, and all the snow from the roof ended up on the windscreen. Wipers couldn't clear the snow, so I had to stop and clear it by hand! Thankfully, no-one was behind me, and I now make sure that I remove every bit of snow on my car before driving away! It's amazing how many people don't, I'm sure there have been similar incidents where the consequences haven't been quite so pleasant.
Cool story bro etc.
AlexHat said:
I have the issue of having drop down windows, which then don't open when frozen to allow me to defrost them...
Much scraping this morning just to get in the car and pop the heater and rear window/wing mirror heater on...oh well at least I could see better than some idiots going the other way, wipers going at full speed over patchy ice.
Have you tried putting some Glycerine on the seals?Much scraping this morning just to get in the car and pop the heater and rear window/wing mirror heater on...oh well at least I could see better than some idiots going the other way, wipers going at full speed over patchy ice.
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