A Video On Why You Should Not Street Race Or Speed

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i posted this in Punch's thread, but i think this is important enough to have it's own thread. if you can watch this and feel nothing, i feel sorry for you.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/555065/speed_warning_advert/

[yrsdrgn]

dang. but that's so true.

[cdmyaris]

at first... i was like what the fuck going on... then later.... god... so sad and true... Speeding = Death...

[loafer650]

obviously that honda didnt have good suspension....

[redyaris]

I don't condone street racing. Speed alone does not kill. Its when you throw reckless, tailgating, weaving, drunken idiots into the mix that gets people dead.

And its not just the imports: its jacked up pickup trucks, mommy minivans, and 'muscle' cars.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

true, but speeding also puts people in risk. it's easier to lose control of a vehicle at a higher rate of speed.

[sherryberry]

wow that is one powerful video. it was like short but right to the point. I gotta admit i'd usually go 5-10 over but i always give enough space to people in front of me and only change lanes when i'm 100% sure no one is there.

[ECHOKnight2000]

true, but speeding also puts people in risk. it's easier to lose control of a vehicle at a higher rate of speed.


On that same note the faster the speed the less chance or decreased time to react. Even if you do its with devastating results. SUV's are prone to more damage to other cars because of the higher center of gravity (tipping over, larger mass) and GENERALLY the mom or woman who is yapping on the phone going 80mph, I see men do it too. Okay somewhat of an exageration but you get the point. I'm not saying SUVs are the only ones get in accidents, any car can but...you know the culprits.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

wow that is one powerful video. it was like short but right to the point. I gotta admit i'd usually go 5-10 over but i always give enough space to people in front of me and only change lanes when i'm 100% sure no one is there.

me too. it's too bad that there are moronic drivers here in Sac, that do not clear themselves or force you out of your lane. seriously! it's horrible here!

On that same note the faster the speed the less chance or decreased time to react. Even if you do its with devastating results. SUV's are prone to more damage to other cars because of the higher center of gravity (tipping over, larger mass) and GENERALLY the mom or woman who is yapping on the phone going 80mph, I see men do it too. Okay somewhat of an exageration but you get the point. I'm not saying SUVs are the only ones get in accidents, any car can but...you know the culprits.

yes, true that. also braking will take longer distances with increased speeds. more worse, those drivers that "get hyphy" while driving on the freeway!

[sherryberry]

speaking of brakes, it also makes a BIG difference the type of vehicle you're driving. In the yaris, I could stop decently fast but if I'm driving my dad's van, I know that i have to start stopping much earlier when i am coming up to a light. And trucks.. yeah those things just take forever to stop... which is why it freaked me out one time when I saw this truck going faster than me (and I was going 60) and changing lanes like crazy.. I was glad nothing happened that I saw anyway.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yup, the more mass (typically) something has, the longer it'll take for that thing to stop or go.

[Kioshi]

Sad video. Worst part is...you see more of that in America, especially Cali then other places. Gotta agree w/ you Kaotic, hate those hyphy people bouncin in their cars on the freeway or streets. I almost got hit when some stupid high school teens cut me off while my mom was in the car....There's too many of em here. Stupid pick-up truck drivers tailgate me because my car doesnt have the hp, there truck does, and then...they mug me w/ their ugly face, wtf is that all about.

I mean if your gonna speed, do it so people are away from you, so you injure yourself in the cause of it, not during rush hour.

Its a sad....sad world. I think moron speeders should all live in China and ride bicycles .

[sherryberry]

yesterday, I was driving on the right side of the road to let faster people by and then i look in my rearview mirror and watch as this idiot guy in a Honda almost rear ends me. He got sooo close. and we're both movin at this point.. he tailgated me for a while and finally got to the other side.. with barely a few inches to spare from my arse... *sigh* and I was even on the right side.

[Kioshi]

People do that...its stupid. Why dont they just switch lanes like 10 secs before coming close to you rear end.....
Did he have high beams on too? People in Mid-Cal are notorious for doing that, must be all blind if they cant see w/ regular headlights >_>

[yrsdrgn]

People do that...its stupid. Why dont they just switch lanes like 10 secs before coming close to you rear end.....
Did he have high beams on too? People in Mid-Cal are notorious for doing that, must be all blind if they cant see w/ regular headlights >_>

ha yea i hate it when people high beam you...problem is that I'm the one going faster than the person in back of me and i still get highbeamed sometimes. Sorry but I have to admit that I've done both of what Kioshi and sherryberry have talked about. Yea shame on me but I haven't driven for two weeks so that's good for the community ><

[Kioshi]

Sorry but I have to admit that I've done both of what Kioshi and sherryberry have talked about. Yea shame on me but I haven't driven for two weeks so that's good for the community ><

I'll place my bets that Kaotic has done it too, I know I have, but I make sure theres no heavy traffic or the person wont have a heart attack....ie:old lady, maternal mother, etc.

[yrsdrgn]

I'll place my bets that Kaotic has done it too, I know I have, but I make sure theres no heavy traffic or the person wont have a heart attack....ie:old lady, maternal mother, etc.

Well i remember this one time on my way to Speedelement to get my car dropped i "played" on the freeway with an evo8 in what i would call medium traffic (cars in each lane some going slow others going fast but enough room for cars to weave in and out of) and i think we did that for maybe 3-4 miles and then he had to go but we both gave each other a thumbs up. Only thing was that this girl in a red either rx-8 or integra on the LEFT hand lane wouldn't let me pass her so i can get going...........

[Kioshi]

Yea I mean thats "ok" in my book, in my opinion. If theres still distance once you weave in and out of lanes between cars, thats kool. Never do it on rainy days, even some of my friend speeders say its insane on rainy days~

Against an EVO8? lol just weaving in n out or seeing who can break out of the traffic first lol.

Should've flashed high beams at her in the red car....or flirt w/ her :p

[yrsdrgn]

Yea I mean thats "ok" in my book, in my opinion. If theres still distance once you weave in and out of lanes between cars, thats kool. Never do it on rainy days, even some of my friend speeders say its insane on rainy days~

Against an EVO8? lol just weaving in n out or seeing who can break out of the traffic first lol.

Should've flashed high beams at her in the red car....or flirt w/ her :p

haha she didn't look that great (in my opinion) yea it was a black evo 8 hehe i think we were seeing who could break out of traffic first and i guess you could say i "won" cuz i lost him for a while then slowed down and then he had to go. iono but he seemed like a good guy. i think he was a caucasian guy with some sporty sunglasses lol iono but it's a custom or habit for my friends and i to give a thumbs up to those we "play" with on the freeway weather we win or lose.

[sherryberry]

I remember when I got in to my first accident ever and i've had a few where they weren't serious.. I was parked in the school parking lot and some guy decided to bump my butt. I was pissed cuz I came out to look at the damages and the guy sat in his car laughin his ass off. I wish I could have gotten his insurance info but there weren't any damages and all the other people waiting to get out of the parking lot was tellin me to go. Oh how i hate teenagers :smile: but i'm just glad that he wasn't coming at me at a MUCH faster speed.. I can see how much worse that would've been.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Sad video. Worst part is...you see more of that in America, especially Cali then other places. Gotta agree w/ you Kaotic, hate those hyphy people bouncin in their cars on the freeway or streets. I almost got hit when some stupid high school teens cut me off while my mom was in the car....There's too many of em here. Stupid pick-up truck drivers tailgate me because my car doesnt have the hp, there truck does, and then...they mug me w/ their ugly face, wtf is that all about.

I mean if your gonna speed, do it so people are away from you, so you injure yourself in the cause of it, not during rush hour.

Its a sad....sad world. I think moron speeders should all live in China and ride bicycles .


you know what i do when people tailgate me? i go even slower to piss them off. shoot, if you're going to tailgate me, don't think i'm not going to do anything about it. :evil:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yesterday, I was driving on the right side of the road to let faster people by and then i look in my rearview mirror and watch as this idiot guy in a Honda almost rear ends me. He got sooo close. and we're both movin at this point.. he tailgated me for a while and finally got to the other side.. with barely a few inches to spare from my arse... *sigh* and I was even on the right side.

here's my saying (in a ghetto voice), "don't speed up for nobody." hahaha, seriously, don't waste your gas on those ignorant people.

[yrsdrgn]

only accident i've been in involved my flipping my tc due to three consecutive potholes at a turn. obviously i was playing dont know how fast i was going but i do know that i spun out pretty badly then smacked my rear right tire and axle on the curb causing me to flip but i landed right side up so that was good. luckily no1 was around me and all i left with was a scratch on the hand. for pictures of my tc check out www.myspace.com/yrsdrgn and no my default picture isn't due to that car crash it was a bike accident =P

[Kaotic Lazagna]

People do that...its stupid. Why dont they just switch lanes like 10 secs before coming close to you rear end.....
Did he have high beams on too? People in Mid-Cal are notorious for doing that, must be all blind if they cant see w/ regular headlights >_>

ha yea i hate it when people high beam you...problem is that I'm the one going faster than the person in back of me and i still get highbeamed sometimes. Sorry but I have to admit that I've done both of what Kioshi and sherryberry have talked about. Yea shame on me but I haven't driven for two weeks so that's good for the community ><

shoot, if i get high-beamed, or even think i am (when the freakin' light is high enough that it bounces off my rear view mirror and into my eyes), i'll let them pass me up, then i'll go right behind them and start high beaming them. :evil:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I'll place my bets that Kaotic has done it too, I know I have, but I make sure theres no heavy traffic or the person wont have a heart attack....ie:old lady, maternal mother, etc.

heh, i'll admit that i do, but only in what i said in my other comments, only to people who drive stupid against me. otherwise, i'd switch lanes before i get anywhere near a car.

[Kioshi]

haha nice. I should consider doing that Kaotic, going slower when people tailgate me and my Yaris. I cant do what I use to in my Mitsubishi Mirage....(let them pass then slam the gas to show them I too can speed and not let them escape slower cars in front of them).

Yepp, but i think it plays out even since you drive a sedan Kaotic. It's weird and funny high beaming someone w/ a hamster hatchback and then moments later getting high beamed by that same little hamster you were once doing it to.

Aside from all that, getting even and whatnot....you guys all do flip them off eventually right? haha.

People should also use their blinkers when in close lane changing incidents, ie to merge or take an exit. Many accidents and deaths happen because of it :(

[sherryberry]

i give an evil glare lol

[yrsdrgn]

People should also use their blinkers when in close lane changing incidents, ie to merge or take an exit. Many accidents and deaths happen because of it :(

hehe I ALWAYS use my blinkers when changing lanes...hell i even use my blinker in the designated left turn lane at stop lights and such....iono but my friends sometimes cap on me for doing that lol. they sometimes cap on me when i signal during "playtime" lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

haha nice. I should consider doing that Kaotic, going slower when people tailgate me and my Yaris. I cant do what I use to in my Mitsubishi Mirage....(let them pass then slam the gas to show them I too can speed and not let them escape slower cars in front of them).

Yepp, but i think it plays out even since you drive a sedan Kaotic. It's weird and funny high beaming someone w/ a hamster hatchback and then moments later getting high beamed by that same little hamster you were once doing it to.

Aside from all that, getting even and whatnot....you guys all do flip them off eventually right? haha.

People should also use their blinkers when in close lane changing incidents, ie to merge or take an exit. Many accidents and deaths happen because of it :(


hahaha, i mouth out/say the words to them. show them my facial expression. lol...

i'll use my turn signals when there are cars near me, otherwise, if it doesn't seem like they're racing on, i won't use my signals.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hehe I ALWAYS use my blinkers when changing lanes...hell i even use my blinker in the designated left turn lane at stop lights and such....iono but my friends sometimes cap on me for doing that lol. they sometimes cap on me when i signal during "playtime" lol

haha, well, that's being courteous to other drivers, although, myself, i don't do any "playtime".

[yrsdrgn]

haha, well, that's being courteous to other drivers, although, myself, i don't do any "playtime".

haha yup yup that's wut i tell them.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha.