Roll Bars For All Cars

A recent survey in Ireland found that 89% of people thought it was a good idea to have roll bars installed in every new car manufactured. With so many people being killed when their cars turn over, the question must be asked, is it a good idea to install all cars with roll bars.

The cost of such a move would be very expensive for every car manufacturer. Ireland itself would have very little to do with the move as there are no leading car makers in Ireland. However, even if the most basic of roll bars were installed in every new car manufactured through out the world surely if they even saved one life they would be worth the cost.

Drunk Racing!

Drunk racing is a sport which is on the rise through out the US. Its really simple, the race is like any other car race, the idea is to get across the finish line before you opponents, except all drivers must be drunk.

Before each race which normally last roughly half an hour each driver must take in at least seven units of alcohol. The racing is increasingly popular thought Texas and has spread rapidly to other states. Although it is under much scrutiny this type of racing is not illegal once it is done on a private track and all drivers have a racing licence. Hundreds flock to see the spectacle which happens every month. The drivers can keep their cars under control for the most part but you are guaranteed lots of wreckage through out the race with the corners proving to be the tricky spots for most drivers. There is also talk of ‘drunk racing’ leagues being setup next year to cater for the growing interest in the sports. Drunk racing has be mimicked by lots of online gaming sites to much approval of drunk racing fans and its organisers.

One thing is for sure, drunk racing will continue to rise and an application has been made to the NSP to have it approves as an actual type of racing.

Texting While Driving

Thousands of motorists have picked up the habit of texting while driving. Most will claim that it doesn’t effect their driving and simply dismiss any claims that say otherwise. However, studies have shown that texting while driving a car can decrease your concentration levels by up to 600% at times. In 20% of car accidents last year at least one of the drivers involved admitted to being distracted by something while behind the wheel.

Drivers texting while driving is not the only distraction known to cause havoc behind the wheel, reading, putting on make up and eating are all common sight on our roads today.

In some countries all of these are illegal, however motorists seem to continue with these habits and impose a threat on other drivers. Texting seems to be very common among young drivers yet is not reading a newspaper seems to be very common with drivers of all ages. This is a continuing problem on our streets and many claim there is not enough being done to stop motorists being so negligent.

Sat-Nag

In today’s world most people will have sat-nav in their cars. Over the last few years it has become exceedingly popular and is now standard with most modern cars or can be purchased in most technology stores. Sat-nav systems have proved to be great gifts for motorists over the last five or so years.

Sat-Nag is a fake satellite navigation system that will drive you absolutely crazy. The idea of the sat-nag is to educe road rage and get you lost. The sat-nag will confuse and abuse you. The sat-nag will often become confused and give you dreadful directions such as ‘left-left-right-no left-wait-right-I mean left’ or will instruct you to ask for directions. Sat-nag has been releases this for the Christmas and will be walking out of stores as ‘gag gifts’ or just for practical jokes. It is available for under £10 and simply cannot be missed.

Personalised Number Plate Gifts

Personalised number plates are very popular through out the UK and the rest of the world. With Christmas on the horizon Personalized number plate sales are increasing. Rude or funny number plates seem to be the choice of many along with sport related plates.

Number plates usually go for around £500 but they have been known to go for £30,000 or more. As gifts they can be difficult to pick, of course the lettering is important and must suit the recipient. Available number plates can be viewed here at cherished number plates and range in price in according to the demand for such a plate. The 51st series of number plates are also very popular among English Football fans because of the relation to England historic 5-1 victory over Germany.

If you can’t find a gift for a loved-one number plates are not to be overlooked. They can say a lot about a person and can prove to be a perfect present for almost anyone.

Tinted Windows Law

Car enthusiasts and boy racers are constantly tinting the windows of their car to give it the sleek look they desire and create a certain element of mystery about their car. Tinted windows also offer security by not allowing theifs to looking into a car. However, there are certain restrictions in place to stop windows from being entirely blacked out.

New technology is in use by the police to calculate the amount of light passing through the glass. If the light shed is under 70% then the vehicle is deemed unsafe.

These restrictions are in place to maintain a certain level of safety. For example to allow the driver to see cyclist and other objects which may be obscured by blacked out windows especially at night.

Persons caught with windows that break this legislation can be summonsed to court and faced with a fine.

Jeeps and city life do not mix

It is well known that thousands of city dwellers are today driving 6L, gas guzzling sports utility vehicles. They seem to be the latest craze in our materialistic lifestyles. The latest range rovers and jeeps are becoming ever more prominent on our streets. Although they may be well and good on the open road or in the countryside, the monstrosities are just too big for the narrow city streets and not to mention parallel parking.

Women seem to have a monopoly on this part of life; they crave the style and luxury of these jeeps when in reality a smaller car would be just as suited for going to the shops and dropping the kids to school. These large vehicles eat fuel and are not environmentally friendly nor do they do any favours to your back pocket.

Whether or not these city dwellers will cop on and mend their ways is not to be seen for the near future, we can expect to be seeing a lot more jeeps driving in our congested cities.