Random Irritations

[Deleted member 1147]

Resident forum knowalls that chip in on virtually every thread because they think it makes them look superior.

AGR…Eed…//:;”’-?

 

[Deleted member 25172]

Resident forum knowalls that chip in on virtually every thread because they think it makes them look superior.

So you’re saying you’ll stick with cheerful wine for peasants, is that how I should read this? ?

 

[RichA]

Pull cord light switches. Having to replace the entire unit because the cord inside the mechanism has snapped.
And why does every DIY job that would have taken me 15 minutes to complete 20 years ago now involve 2 trips to Screwfix and an hour of internet research to refresh my memory how basic household electrics work?

 

[Dando]

I was only joking with my old friend

If you’re calling BIM old what does that make you?

 

[chrisd]

If you’re calling BIM old what does that make you?

Frightened!

 

[Deleted member 23270]

So you’re saying you’ll stick with cheerful wine for peasants, is that how I should read this? ?

 

[bobmac]

Computer makers who give you the possibility to connect to 3 displays but you have to use 3 different cables, HDMI, DISPLAY PORT and USB C

 

[Imurg]

It's been quite foggy around here today and the number of cars with no lights on was, quite frankly, staggering.

 

[AmandaJR]

It's been quite foggy around here today and the number of cars with no lights on was, quite frankly, staggering.

Usually silver/grey ones too! Mind you auto lights don't always pick up on fog. I admit on Friday mine didn't come on and, as it's a fairly new car, it took me a while to find where the controls are - oopsie!

 

[Baldy Bouncer]

Whoever came up with the idea that the dashboard lights in cars should automatically come on without the need to actually physically turn your main lights on should be taken outside and shot.
The amount of idiots you see driving in bad light/fog/darkness with no lights on is frightening.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Whoever came up with the idea that the dashboard lights in cars should automatically come on without the need to actually physically turn your main lights on should be taken outside and shot.
The amount of idiots you see driving in bad light/fog/darkness with no lights on is frightening.

I encouraged my kids to always switch on dipped headlights when starting up, no matter the weather. or time of day. In that way they get into a habit that means they will never forget and so never drive without when they need them on.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

The same people who can’t figure out they need their lights on, are probably the same who don’t know how to merge in turn.

It’s not the manufactures fault people are incompetent.

Anyway, don’t most cars these days have auto lights?

 

[Imurg]

The same people who can’t figure out they need their lights on, are probably the same who don’t know how to merge in turn.

It’s not the manufactures fault people are incompetent.

Anyway, don’t most cars these days have auto lights?

Auto lights rarely come on in fog as the light level is normally too high.
Back in the day the lights were on a different circuit to the ignition so you could start the engine but if it was dark you couldn't see your dashboard so it was a decent reminder.
Now its all on the same circuit, the dashboard lights up as you turn the engine on.
With the improved street lighting sometimes its easy to forget you haven't got them on.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The same people who can’t figure out they need their lights on, are probably the same who don’t know how to merge in turn.

It’s not the manufactures fault people are incompetent.

Anyway, don’t most cars these days have auto lights?

There lies in the problem. Auto lights don't recognise fog. Drivers assume the lights will come on, they don't. Add to that the fact that many cars don't have a symbol showing on the dash that headlights are on so people are entirely dependent on the tech. They could just turn the switch of course, I do that now in fog, but most just rely on the equipment working as they expect it to.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Whoever came up with the idea that the dashboard lights in cars should automatically come on without the need to actually physically turn your main lights on should be taken outside and shot.
The amount of idiots you see driving in bad light/fog/darkness with no lights on is frightening.

Add to that the numpty that decided that the SatNav goes into night mode whenever you turn dipped beam on, even if it is in broad daylight.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Add to that the numpty that decided that the SatNav goes into night mode whenever you turn dipped beam on, even if it is in broad daylight.

Oh that is indeed very irritating. In fact I didn’t realise my satnav was black background because I had dipped headlights on and it was in night mode (I didn’t know it had day/night modes). Only when I started using lights on Auto and spotted that the SatNav background was light did I realise that for nearly two years I’d been driving with SatNav in night mode…doh ?

 

[fundy]

Boring Trolls

 

[fundy]

Wayne Mardle - his predictions about as accurate as a SAGE modeller

 

[Blue in Munich]

Wayne Mardle - his predictions about as accurate as a SAGE modeller

Well he's right about the score in this one, but will he pick the winner?

 

[fundy]

Well he's right about the score in this one, but will he pick the winner?

he'd pick the draw if he could..........