RE: Dozy Drivers
Thursday 15th August 2002
Dozy Drivers
Don't be stupid! Have a kip now, not on the M1.
Discussion
I've heard it said, particularly by the I.A.M., that since the caffeine level of coffee varies from place to place so much, that you are better served buying a can of one of the 'energy drinks' like Red Bull as these have a known quantity of stimulant.
I believe the figure stated was that a can of Red Bull would keep the "average person" more alert for about half an hour and that the difference was very measurable.
I believe the figure stated was that a can of Red Bull would keep the "average person" more alert for about half an hour and that the difference was very measurable.
quote:Umm.. this is another fine example of government pluralism IMNESHO.
you are better served buying a can of one of the 'energy drinks' like Red Bull as these have a known quantity of stimulant.
If it's 'advisable' to drink a red bull to revive you if tired on a journey, why is it inadvisable (on the same logical plane) to roll up a twenty and help yourself to a cheeky line?
The other thing, this 15 minute power nap - what the fcuk? Does *anyone* here claim that they pull down the shuttersy and catch 15 minutes of sleep on demand? If so, are those people lifelong practitioners of some kind of Bhuddist meditation? IMO this is a burocratic fantasy that does not map onto any commonly found human behaviour.
The sad truth is that this is all a vain attempt to divert from the actual issue of inadequate roadside facilities in the UK - on motorways especially.
Mainland Europe is a breeze in comparison - you could stop practically every 5km on the Autoroutes, Autostradas or Autobahns if you wanted to. Oh and lets not forget the sad truth that driving our roads is a positively narcoleptic experience compared to driving in Europe.
>> Edited by CarZee on Thursday 15th August 18:48
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where does the 'speed kills' come from?
I've always looked at it this way.
The accident is caused by the tw@t who's forgotten his green cross code, or the numpty in the metro, forgetting that they are driving and hence cause the accident. It's the Speed that does the damage, so, instead of the governments Think campaign saying "Open your eyes and look where the Fcuk you are going!" they said, bugger it, "Speed Kills" is easier to remember.
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Mainland Europe is a breeze in comparison - you could stop practically every 5km on the Autoroutes, Autostradas or Autobahns if you wanted to.
Whereabouts in mainland Europe is this then?
At least in the UK you can go to the bog without having to pay, driving through Belgium pre-Euro was a pain in the bladder 'cos every service station wanted Belgian Francs to use the toilet.
And there maybe plenty of rest areas off the autoroutes in France, but ever tried to get petrol on a Sunday when you're avoiding the toll roads?
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The other thing, this 15 minute power nap - what the fcuk? Does *anyone* here claim that they pull down the shuttersy and catch 15 minutes of sleep on demand? If so, are those people lifelong practitioners of some kind of Bhuddist meditation? IMO this is a burocratic fantasy that does not map onto any commonly found human behaviour.
yep - I can! Pretty much anytime at work.
But (seriously), if you're drivin loadsamiles then it is easy to pull over, seat back, close eyes n zzzzzzzzzzzz for 10 mins. Amazing how alert you feel after that in comparison.
A few times I wished I'd one that before now...
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The other thing, this 15 minute power nap - what the fcuk? Does *anyone* here claim that they pull down the shuttersy and catch 15 minutes of sleep on demand? If so, are those people lifelong practitioners of some kind of Bhuddist meditation? IMO this is a burocratic fantasy that does not map onto any commonly found human behaviour.
yep - I can! Pretty much anytime at work.
But (seriously), if you're drivin loadsamiles then it is easy to pull over, seat back, close eyes n zzzzzzzzzzzz for 10 mins. Amazing how alert you feel after that in comparison.
A few times I wished I'd one that before now...
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The other thing, this 15 minute power nap - what the fcuk? Does *anyone* here claim that they pull down the shuttersy and catch 15 minutes of sleep on demand? If so, are those people lifelong practitioners of some kind of Bhuddist meditation? IMO this is a burocratic fantasy that does not map onto any commonly found human behaviour.
yep - I can! Pretty much anytime at work.
But (seriously), if you're drivin loadsamiles then it is easy to pull over, seat back, close eyes n zzzzzzzzzzzz for 10 mins. Amazing how alert you feel after that in comparison.
A few times I wished I'd one that before now...
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At least in the UK you can go to the bog without having to pay, driving through Belgium pre-Euro was a pain in the bladder 'cos every service station wanted Belgian Francs to use the toilet.
The upside of coughing up a euro to use the facilities is that they're normally pretty decent with a full time attendent to prevent the place getting wrecked. (Based on having driven through France and Germany quite a few times)
Certainly, they put most places on the A14/M5/M42/M6 to shame. Corley, for example. Fcuking hole.
>> Edited by Marshy on Friday 16th August 14:03
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If it's 'advisable' to drink a red bull to revive you if tired on a journey, why is it inadvisable (on the same logical plane) to roll up a twenty and help yourself to a cheeky line?
Ever tried finding a flat surface inside a moving vehicle?!?!?
Matt.
Compact Disc Cover? , Not that I would condone Cheecky Charlie
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If it's 'advisable' to drink a red bull to revive you if tired on a journey, why is it inadvisable (on the same logical plane) to roll up a twenty and help yourself to a cheeky line?
Ever tried finding a flat surface inside a moving vehicle?!?!?
Matt.
Compact Disc Cover? , Not that I would condone Cheecky Charlie
[shaggy]
It wasnt you
[/shaggy]
Matt.
Can also sleep whenever I want to and wake up pretty much on demand as well. Get on train to house, sleep before we have left station, wake up 20 minutes later pulling into station.
When I have been driving it is even easier, and I can usualyy fall asleep almost instantly when I stop for a break.
All of which works quite well for me really.
When I have been driving it is even easier, and I can usualyy fall asleep almost instantly when I stop for a break.
All of which works quite well for me really.
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Ever tried finding a flat surface inside a moving vehicle?!?!? :hehe[/quote
With the roof off, raise yourself out of the seat, brace your left leg by jamming your foot in the crack of the seat, keeping your right leg on the loud pedal. Adjust sun shield to desired hight. Empty charles onto shield...
Just a thought - a Friday thought..
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