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Elder
#21 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:13:37 PM
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alma wrote:
Parents who have children below the age of 13 in the front seat should be shot.

Not all. If the child is in the front seat but strapped in a car seat and the airbag is disabled then there is no problem with that.
He who can express in words the ardour of his love, has but little love to express. - Petrach, Son. (That men by various ways arrive at the same end. - Montaigne, The Essays of.)
Impunity
#22 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:16:02 PM
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smith01 wrote:
Impunity wrote:
KulaRaha wrote:
Elder wrote:
smith01 wrote:
Can I report those parents who drive with young kids on the front passenger seats popping out of the windows unstrapped on the highway, those who hold babies in the front passenger seats and those who drive while holding a young one on the steering wheel?


They really get to me too. Do some parents really think the dangers they expose their kids to?

Though front seat for kids (big enough to use the seat belt) or in a car seat is ok if you disable the airbag.


On Sunday I saw this guy in a Prado outside Sarit Centre with 3 small kids standing out of the sunroof while he was driving...talk about stupidity!


At what speed was he driving?
If 30km/h and in town then I see no stupidity in him and maybe in you for being quick to judge so fast.


Even 10km/hr doesn't justify this! I'm not a parent yet but I would never allow this to happen to even my enemy's kids.


Have you ever seen those tourist vans with sunroofs?
They normally do an average speed of 30km/h and you can see learned jungus dangling their kids up there to see Kibera slum.
You are wiser than the designer of the car?

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Tebes
#23 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:34:23 PM
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alma wrote:
Parents who have children below the age of 13 in the front seat should be shot.



And those who survive should be shot again!!!
"Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
Elder
#24 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:42:02 PM
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Impunity wrote:
smith01 wrote:
Impunity wrote:
KulaRaha wrote:
Elder wrote:
smith01 wrote:
Can I report those parents who drive with young kids on the front passenger seats popping out of the windows unstrapped on the highway, those who hold babies in the front passenger seats and those who drive while holding a young one on the steering wheel?


They really get to me too. Do some parents really think the dangers they expose their kids to?

Though front seat for kids (big enough to use the seat belt) or in a car seat is ok if you disable the airbag.


On Sunday I saw this guy in a Prado outside Sarit Centre with 3 small kids standing out of the sunroof while he was driving...talk about stupidity!


At what speed was he driving?
If 30km/h and in town then I see no stupidity in him and maybe in you for being quick to judge so fast.


Even 10km/hr doesn't justify this! I'm not a parent yet but I would never allow this to happen to even my enemy's kids.


Have you ever seen those tourist vans with sunroofs?
They normally do an average speed of 30km/h and you can see learned jungus dangling their kids up there to see Kibera slum.
You are wiser than the designer of the car?


Wow @Impunity. Thanks for that information. I had not known that any average mzungu tourist in Kenya is learned and they are the number 1 experts on vehicular safety issues.

Now combined with your PHD in Aviation Engineering, I am convinced beyond doubt.smile
He who can express in words the ardour of his love, has but little love to express. - Petrach, Son. (That men by various ways arrive at the same end. - Montaigne, The Essays of.)
tycho
#25 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:02:24 PM
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What if we made a doll that laughs when the vehicle is static, remains silent within a specified range, and begins to cry after speed limit?

The doll is to be given to one passanger by the driver.

This will ensure that a moral relationship has been established and in case the driver over speeds, then the mother will just shout, 'Dereva mtoto analia!'

Then another will be included till popular pressure reminds the driver of his obligations.

Liv
#26 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:16:32 PM
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I normally get annoyed when I see someone driving while TALKING ON PHONE. I once saw a serious accident caused by this.

Why can't you just pack off the road and talk...or better ignore the phone calls while driving and call these people later when you are not driving?

If I call you and you tell me you are on the road driving... I just disconnect.

Research also shows that there is no difference between someone driving while drunk and the one talking on phone.
McReggae
#27 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:19:18 PM
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Joined: 6/17/2008
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Location: Nairobi
Elder wrote:
Impunity wrote:
smith01 wrote:
Impunity wrote:
KulaRaha wrote:
Elder wrote:
smith01 wrote:
Can I report those parents who drive with young kids on the front passenger seats popping out of the windows unstrapped on the highway, those who hold babies in the front passenger seats and those who drive while holding a young one on the steering wheel?


They really get to me too. Do some parents really think the dangers they expose their kids to?

Though front seat for kids (big enough to use the seat belt) or in a car seat is ok if you disable the airbag.


On Sunday I saw this guy in a Prado outside Sarit Centre with 3 small kids standing out of the sunroof while he was driving...talk about stupidity!


At what speed was he driving?
If 30km/h and in town then I see no stupidity in him and maybe in you for being quick to judge so fast.


Even 10km/hr doesn't justify this! I'm not a parent yet but I would never allow this to happen to even my enemy's kids.


Have you ever seen those tourist vans with sunroofs?
They normally do an average speed of 30km/h and you can see learned jungus dangling their kids up there to see Kibera slum.
You are wiser than the designer of the car?


Wow @Impunity. Thanks for that information. I had not known that any average mzungu tourist in Kenya is learned and they are the number 1 experts on vehicular safety issues.

Now combined with your PHD in Aviation Engineering, I am convinced beyond doubt.smile


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Tebes
#28 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:21:03 PM
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Elder wrote:
alma wrote:
Parents who have children below the age of 13 in the front seat should be shot.

Not all. If the child is in the front seat but strapped in a car seat and the airbag is disabled then there is no problem with that.



Why disable the airbag when its for your safety and that of your passengers?

For the the child, check out these extension seats for the kids which Kenyans would rather drink away ksh 5000 on a weakend binge drinking than invest in them.

www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/...%20Files/4StepsFlyer.pdf
"Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
jguru
#29 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:26:40 PM
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Elder wrote:
jguru wrote:
What's this sticker (BABY ON BOARD) at the back of most cars for? How does that information help the other drivers on the road?

The fact that you need to ask shows that either you are an inconsiderate driver or the most considerate driver of all.


Does it mean there is a baby in the front seat, with the airbags disabled?
Set out to correct the world's wrongs and you will most certainly wind up adding to them.
Elder
#30 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:52:10 PM
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Tebes wrote:
Elder wrote:
alma wrote:
Parents who have children below the age of 13 in the front seat should be shot.

Not all. If the child is in the front seat but strapped in a car seat and the airbag is disabled then there is no problem with that.



Why disable the airbag when its for your safety and that of your passengers?

For the the child, check out these extension seats for the kids which Kenyans would rather drink away ksh 5000 on a weakend than invest in them.

www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/...%20Files/4StepsFlyer.pdf

@Tebes, you only disable the front passenger airbag when the kid is seated there. When the kid is not seated there then you can enable it again. That's because airbags are dangerous for kids and in case of impact would most likely kill or seriously hurt them.
He who can express in words the ardour of his love, has but little love to express. - Petrach, Son. (That men by various ways arrive at the same end. - Montaigne, The Essays of.)
Elder
#31 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 3:56:53 PM
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jguru wrote:
Elder wrote:
jguru wrote:
What's this sticker (BABY ON BOARD) at the back of most cars for? How does that information help the other drivers on the road?

The fact that you need to ask shows that either you are an inconsiderate driver or the most considerate driver of all.


Does it mean there is a baby in the front seat, with the airbags disabled?

It means that there is a baby on board so give them preferential treatment when you can.

Like a typical good Nairobi driver shall on seeing a motorist trying to join the road check the traffic behind and if light just proceed but if heavy slow down to let the motorist join. Now if he saw there is a baby on board then would probably just allow the motorist to join regardless of the traffic on the road. Same with motorists changing lanes etc.
He who can express in words the ardour of his love, has but little love to express. - Petrach, Son. (That men by various ways arrive at the same end. - Montaigne, The Essays of.)
Tebes
#32 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 5:20:55 PM
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Elder wrote:
jguru wrote:
Elder wrote:
jguru wrote:
What's this sticker (BABY ON BOARD) at the back of most cars for? How does that information help the other drivers on the road?

The fact that you need to ask shows that either you are an inconsiderate driver or the most considerate driver of all.


Does it mean there is a baby in the front seat, with the airbags disabled?

It means that there is a baby on board so give them preferential treatment when you can.



Even if the car is at a garage/car wash?

Reason is to encourage safe driving.

Check out;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_on_board
"Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
Tebes
#33 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 5:24:08 PM
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"Baby on board may sometimes be used as a pun to refer to pregnant commuters.[3] Following popular request and trials in 2005,[4] Transport for London (TfL) began issuing badges with the TfL logo and the words "Baby on board!" to pregnant women travelling on the London Underground, to help other passengers identify pregnant commuters who would like to be offered a seat"
"Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
mkeiyd
#34 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 5:37:41 PM
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jguru wrote:
What's this sticker (BABY ON BOARD) at the back of most cars for? How does that information help the other drivers on the road?


It's warning,to keep distance and watch out for flying objects. A kid might do anything,from distracting their driver to throwing stuff through the window.
That sign helps, trust me for i know.
tycho
#35 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 5:48:10 PM
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One should be able to establish scientific laws on any plane of consciousness.

Thus to establish a scientific law on a forum like wazua he/she should:

1. State hypothesis
2. Induce responses that will most likely provide evidence for hypothesis.

3. Use logical deduction to assemble argument.

4. Create a mathematical formula and prove by induction.

5. Show a creative application of the law.

For our case, observations are that in most instances a motorist will show consideration for another who has a child for a passenger, and slow down.

The second observation is that generally, technology is used to increase safety and comfort.

thus we can say G= E(100+r)/100 Dt + 1/ Ct

Where G is grief, E is the existential value of recognition held constant at 1 currency unit, r is rate of inflation, Dt is total number of people who've died in the use of a particular technology, and Ct is average cost of the technology instance.

This implies that the best value for G is zero.

Thus we can measure existential happiness and compare trends and come with needed policies.

Besides, G can be used to measure cost effectiveness of technology and the value of goods and services.

An application of this law is the doll I have mentioned.
Shak
#36 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 6:07:32 PM
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Honestly these guys who stick one hand out the window while driving should be shot. Place both hands on the wheel please and stop confusing us with your wild gesturing
King G
#37 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 7:03:02 PM
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Tebes wrote:
alma wrote:
Parents who have children below the age of 13 in the front seat should be shot.



And those who survive should be shot again!!!


.... and then who takes care of the kids?
Thieves
tycho
#38 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:24:57 PM
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Shak wrote:
Honestly these guys who stick one hand out the window while driving should be shot. Place both hands on the wheel please and stop confusing us with your wild gesturing


Personal level of happiness = Total G per time range / Total population.

I can imagine people sambazaing G points. 'Reducing' someone's G points is to bless, and 'adding' is rebuking.

Every month one is either added or deducted total personal G points and is duly rewarded or punished.

tycho
#39 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:55:43 PM
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Every item is priced at Mp +total G points.

The most luxurious items advertised even with present day methods, are sold to the lowest G point holders.

Thus direct democracy will be running along representative democracy.
newfarer
#40 Posted : Saturday, January 12, 2013 7:51:24 AM
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there is a nasty accident involving starbus mololine and lorry ya mafuta near nairobi school.starbus had standing passengers .some throw out
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