Texting and driving has been an issue for the longest time. Ever since using the mobile phone for more than making voice calls became a common thing, texting behind the wheel has proven to be a serious problem. I suppose one factor is that many people do not see texting while driving as deadly as drinking and driving. It just seems to be “safe” and not really dangerous – at least to those who have not really thought about it or to those who have not had a bad experience.
In Great Britain, though, they are taking this very very seriously. There is this Texting While Driving PSA that is currently airing in the country, and it is quite graphic! It can be quite disturbing, actually. Here, take a look for yourself.
I hadn’t gotten through halfway of the video and I already felt as if there were a huge thing crushing my chest. The sound of metal on metal, the girl’s screams, the blood…this is only a video but it really had an effect on me. Other viewers feel pretty much the same way. As a matter of fact, I read that there are some people who have been complaining about the graphic nature of the clip; that it is way too much for the general public. I think that it should be shown to anyone who can drive. If that means showing the video to a 16-year-old, then so be it! If a person can take the responsibility of driving and potentially placing his life (and the life of others) at risk, then he can take this video. What do you think?
Written by Marcel on September 9, 2009 | 1 Comment
GMA news, a local news broadcasting in the Philippines reported that over 80 luxury cars were found in a repair shop which cost around 200,000,000 pesos. That’s over $4.8M. Smuggled cars consists Lamborghini, Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche to name a few. The news says these cars do not have proper documents when shipped to the country. Not only that, they were registered illegally too. One of the cars has a plate desired for politicians only while it’s not owned by a politician. How’d it happen? That’s a big question. And another car uses a plate which is registered to another car. Really not acceptable.
What happens if there’s no fire, firemen are not busy and a truck load of water? Result, a flying car. This is a somehow cool video, though lots of commenters say it’s totally fool and waste of water and time. I don’t know what their real purpose is and I don’t know who owns that poor car. Read the rest of this entry »
The first Philippine EV, dubbed as the Eagle G-Car because of its resemblance to the Phlippine eagle, has officially took its first flight last December 1. G Car, the company who manufactured the said car said that the car can run up to 60kms/h and can last up to 80kms/charge. That means, if you are familiar with traffic situation in the Philippines, it will not last for an hour. Charging the battery is also said to be cheap for only Php 40.00 ($.95) which takes for about 4 – 8 hours of charging. Eagle G-Car is made of fiber glass and is about to be sold from Php 140,000 to Php 280,000 ($3300.00 – $6600.00).
As far as efficiency and 0-pollution is concerned, I salute this new invention. But I see a major drawback on its short-lasting battery. Don’t be surprised if you see a pile of dead eagles on the middle of the road.
I’ll be filming some videos soon. First up will be the shuffle steering technique I earlier wrote about. Then I’ll probably record something on how to properly drive with a manual transmission. The text I cited was descriptive enough, but audiovisuals are better. And I don’t believe I’ve seen any comprehensive video tutorial online yet (most discuss the _hows_ but don’t really show videos of how you use the clutch properly).
Any other video requests? Just not drifting or trick driving please. At least not until I master them myself (and also get a test car to use as I wouldn’t want to waste my tires and suspension).
Written by J. Angelo Racoma on March 24, 2007 | 1 Comment
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