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kentauros

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136. I was thinking not so much an arcade-type set-up
Sat Feb 2, 2013, 07:17 PM
Feb 2013

as an actual training simulator, as they would do for jet aircraft. The complex ones sound more like what I was thinking of.

I guess I'd have to know someone to be able to try that kind out

Interesting,. hollysmom Jan 2013 #1
Not for a long time. TransitJohn Jan 2013 #2
I prefer one hand at 11 oclock, and one hand on the manual transmission. Travis_0004 Jan 2013 #3
I am close to that... Ohio Joe Jan 2013 #10
Yes, indeed! kysrsoze Feb 2013 #76
Ever driven a right hand drive manual transmission? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #85
When I lived in Europe and Japan, I had a lot of fun adjusting! MADem Feb 2013 #107
I get that driving a British car on the European continent muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #120
Bingo--exactly. UK car in Europe--keep the sidewalk closest to you! Repeat to yourself, often! MADem Feb 2013 #122
I've driven on the wrong side of the road. . . . Travis_0004 Feb 2013 #125
I can't imagine trying to shift with my left hand. ananda Feb 2013 #143
You are talking about cars, right? randome Feb 2013 #87
That was how I drove for the first two years sir pball Feb 2013 #92
I was taught that keeping a hand on the stick was bad practice... jberryhill Feb 2013 #105
That's about the way I drive hobbit709 Feb 2013 #117
Interesting...indeed nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #4
Good informative post, thanks. MicaelS Jan 2013 #5
I lways do 8 and 4, it's more comfortable and my hand is closer to the shift. diane in sf Jan 2013 #6
I've been an 8 & 4 person for a long time without this knowledge, mostly out of comfort. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #7
I will try to stay off the road at those times. pennylane100 Jan 2013 #8
:) fishwax Feb 2013 #60
They've been teaching 9 and 3 Control-Z Jan 2013 #9
At Exotic Driving courses across the country, they request hands at 9 and 3. Roland99 Feb 2013 #78
I'm almost afraid to ask about "exotic driving" in Florida ... JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2013 #86
heh Roland99 Feb 2013 #95
Oh, THAT kind of exotic driving! Whew! JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2013 #99
Well, that could get dangerous in the summer... Roland99 Feb 2013 #113
I remember seeing excerpts from an Emergency Driving handbook kentauros Feb 2013 #100
When driving using my left knee to steer clydefrand Feb 2013 #108
I'm glad my car doesn't have cruise control, kentauros Feb 2013 #115
Lol. Control-Z Feb 2013 #110
We need to put clock-markings on our steering wheels kentauros Feb 2013 #114
Excellent...I simply wont hold the steering wheel anymore. Katashi_itto Jan 2013 #11
You made a funny, thank you DainBramaged Jan 2013 #13
:) Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #20
I used to work with a guy who made a point of using his knees. He said it was useful at times. freshwest Feb 2013 #48
this is how I hold my wheel Whisp Feb 2013 #38
Hahahah +10000 Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #138
CA dropped it from the licensing road test years ago pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #12
So, does this mean I have to move my suicide knob? Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #14
I used to roll perfect joints on the freeway while driving with my left knee... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #15
Too damn funny! rufus dog Feb 2013 #25
I still do that. Webster Green Feb 2013 #37
+1 Go Vols Feb 2013 #80
i used to could do that driving a stick. in the city! pnwest Feb 2013 #89
Thus keeping keeping your hands at 4:20 jberryhill Feb 2013 #106
Thanks. You just made me spit me beer all over the dashboard. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #112
Nine-O-Clock. A HERETIC I AM Jan 2013 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Feb 2013 #18
That is one dangerous fucking job DainBramaged Feb 2013 #21
These trucks will try and kill you. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #27
"closing on 1.9 million career miles accident free" -congratulations to you. n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2013 #77
Thanks! n/t A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #79
Then you weren't the guy who scraped off my driver's side and pushed me off the road! MADem Feb 2013 #109
Nope! A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #123
I was a bit "shocked," but I'm fine. MADem Feb 2013 #129
Whoever taught you "The Way Out" was spot bleedin' on! A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #133
Now I am wondering if that jerk isn't the guy who hit me!!! MADem Feb 2013 #141
Yup. 10 hours is a long time to have both hands on the wheel isn't it? cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #26
LOL!! A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #29
I could send you some nog, Bro. n/t cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #31
IS IT STILL ON THE SHELVES?!?!?!?!?! A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #32
It's listed on their website List of Products. I will get in touch with them tomorrow. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #33
Dude. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #34
This subthread reminds me of the old days Wednesdays Feb 2013 #52
LOL. CB traffic these days is nothing like it used to be. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #54
Wot? You don't hang your gut over the wheel? TheMadMonk Feb 2013 #70
Guts not quite big enough,.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #82
Respect... n/t Blue_Tires Feb 2013 #81
I steer with my knees so I can text. Martin Eden Jan 2013 #17
10 and 2 for slippery conditions, twisty roads, turns, on-ramps, and maneuvering FarCenter Feb 2013 #19
One hand on phone, other hand on radio dial. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #22
One hand holding phone, other hand holding coffee cup... KansDem Feb 2013 #55
I'm going to look for you. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #57
I'll be the one talking into my coffee cup... KansDem Feb 2013 #59
While the 8&4 positions ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #23
I Was Actually Taught to Drive with One Dominant Hand at 12PM On the Road Feb 2013 #62
It is the 12 position that can cause problems ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #63
I'm sticking with my Brodie knob. aikoaiko Feb 2013 #24
I've got one hand in my pocket. And the other one is giving a high five... OneTenthofOnePercent Feb 2013 #28
That's on my iPod. freshwest Feb 2013 #50
icy/bad/twisty roads get 10 and 2 fizzgig Feb 2013 #30
Glad they pointed out the possible danger with hands too high LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #35
It's actually the sign of a poor driver, I keep a lookout for the death grippers snooper2 Feb 2013 #36
Saw a woman today, beautiful clear blue skies, dry road, moderate I 95 traffic.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #39
new driver, perhaps? nt ecstatic Feb 2013 #41
Possible, but she was easily in her 50's. n/t A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #43
lol. my grandmother learned to drive in her 60s! nt ecstatic Feb 2013 #44
Yes, but did her instructer tell her it was proper to have her 4-ways on ... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #45
do a "scared driver" search on youtube..hours of entertainment... snooper2 Feb 2013 #42
I become a bad driver when I have outspoken "backseat driver" passengers ecstatic Feb 2013 #47
You mean someone like Ethel Merman? kentauros Feb 2013 #111
I only do 10 & 2 when I sense danger ecstatic Feb 2013 #40
I like to drive with my thighs while eating a burger and fries. It's easier to dip in ketchup. Lint Head Feb 2013 #46
Eating and driving is more dangerous than drinking, they say. Especially reaching in the back seat.. freshwest Feb 2013 #51
Yup. A friend of mine crashed eating KFC out of a bucket. SunSeeker Feb 2013 #56
OMG. I hope no one was hurt seriously. The chicken had already passed, though... freshwest Feb 2013 #61
LOL nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #65
No, he'd just started eating the chicken. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2013 #96
I have to differ. KFC chicken is way, way dead. freshwest Feb 2013 #97
Depends on your definition of "passed" JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2013 #98
That first line could be perfect for a driving song.nt logosoco Feb 2013 #84
I hold it at six o'clock Orrex Feb 2013 #49
So for digital clockers, just stay home? lonestarnot Feb 2013 #53
No, for you, it's points on a compass. kentauros Feb 2013 #118
Try that at 150mph DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #58
seriously you believe an airbag is more dangerous enabled than not having one loli phabay Feb 2013 #64
Some of us really use seatbelts! Mopar151 Feb 2013 #67
well unless you use a harness why not use your seatbelt and airbag. its like the people who loli phabay Feb 2013 #69
IF you're using your vehicle's stock restraints sir pball Feb 2013 #93
Airbags can get you killed. DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #127
I would only hope that you're not driving at 150mph kentauros Feb 2013 #119
Actually... DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #126
How safely You can drive isn't the issue. kentauros Feb 2013 #128
It's always 10 and 2 o'clock somewhere. William769 Feb 2013 #66
And it's 5 o'clock 10 hours, yay the weekend yay yay DainBramaged Feb 2013 #71
i basically drive for twelve hours a day at work. on the highways i use the eight and four position loli phabay Feb 2013 #68
Sebastian Vettle uses 9 and 3, and that is all I need to know 1-Old-Man Feb 2013 #72
I've done 8 & 4 for years. It is far more stable BlueStreak Feb 2013 #73
As long as people aren't HappyMe Feb 2013 #74
Time to change madokie Feb 2013 #75
I think my hands are all over the wheel, depending on a lot of factors. logosoco Feb 2013 #83
i employ the "detroit lean": right elbow on the pnwest Feb 2013 #88
When Jesus takes the wheel, he can hold it any damned way he pleases. sadbear Feb 2013 #90
That's the way my Mom taught me how to drive Jazzgirl Feb 2013 #91
Hold the widest-spaced spokes sir pball Feb 2013 #94
That was pretty amazing! kentauros Feb 2013 #121
The Type 125 sir pball Feb 2013 #132
I don't know enough about racing of any kind to attempt it, kentauros Feb 2013 #134
They do. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #135
I was thinking not so much an arcade-type set-up kentauros Feb 2013 #136
Check this out; A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #137
You couldn't simulate the forces, though sir pball Feb 2013 #145
I know enough to know sir pball Feb 2013 #144
Putting my hands on the steering wheel takes my hands away from texting. Apophis Feb 2013 #101
You should hold the steering wheel whatever time of day you're driving. TheManInTheMac Feb 2013 #102
One at 6 o'clock, the other on my beer. kudzu22 Feb 2013 #103
I prefer to pop a few Viagra and just duct tape my penis to 6 o'clock. justanidea Feb 2013 #104
This is because airbag makers have gotten sued by people whose arms have been broken. leveymg Feb 2013 #116
Remember having the wheel torn from my grasp One_Life_To_Give Feb 2013 #124
Stock car drivers who lock on the spokes get their thumbs broken........ Mopar151 Feb 2013 #130
It is good to see you my friend DainBramaged Feb 2013 #140
I tend to naturally use 9 and 3 treestar Feb 2013 #131
I use the Mr. Miagi "wax-on wax-off" method myself tjwash Feb 2013 #139
You mean that holding it with my knees while MineralMan Feb 2013 #142
I drive guardian Feb 2013 #146
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