Thread: Cougars don't roll sideways @ 110km/h

I agree with Teebs, although it's not gender specific males do generally mess around in cars more then females, which is why males insurance is usually higher then females. But automotive enthusiasts are generally more likely to play around, and push their cars harder then the average joe.

Quote: Originally Posted by skater I agree. I remember my driver's ed teacher saying, "Take your car out to an empty parking lot and put it in a skid." Good advice, but of course we never did that with the driver's ed car. cookie sheet pans ftw

Quote: Originally Posted by gulfcat NO, IT'S NOT GENDER, IT'S LOVE OF DRIVING!!! People who love driving pay attention to what we're doing, and we play in our cars every chance we get - and it pays off when things go wrong. No no! I'm not trying to say females aren't as capable behind the wheel. I would agree with you, it is the love of driving. I like to have fun with my car, so I have a good idea of its limits and...

Quote: Originally Posted by gulfcat NO, IT'S NOT GENDER, IT'S LOVE OF DRIVING!!! People who love driving pay attention to what we're doing, and we play in our cars every chance we get - and it pays off when things go wrong. I'll second that. I love driving, if I'm bored I will just go out and drive to clear my head. I could have ended up totaling a car if I didn't maintain control but the situation was somewhat...

Quote: Originally Posted by 01Zedn Why you just quote all that? Good job on the recovery bro. I've had similar experiences in my Escort and my Ranger, scary ****. Just stay calm and you usually make it out. haha sorry man, wasn't really thinking of how large it was

Quote: Originally Posted by mccune haha sorry man, wasn't really thinking of how large it was It's all good. Quote: Originally Posted by BlackBetty true. End up going greyhound on someone's ass. Too soon? No, I woulda beat some ass on that one.

The irony is that police get this kind of training in the academy to make them safer drivers, which means the instructors and facilities are available, but not for the public. I think it would be beneficial for them and the public if the same training were made available to the public for a small fee. They get more funding and we get better drivers.

yeah pretty lucky on that recovery. congrats on not buying a new car :D **** happens and you reacted thats pretty good.

Wow. Glad you didn't smack anything. Then I would've been the only sad, lonely Betty around here. lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Teebs I think our driving courses should have some kind of car control training. I agree. I remember my driver's ed teacher saying, "Take your car out to an empty parking lot and put it in a skid." Good advice, but of course we never did that with the driver's ed car.