26 kwietnia 2006
An Unforseen Disadvantage
I'm a tall guy driving a small car. But the so-called "new Bug" is actually quite roomy inside, I have more head clearance than I did when I drove a Dodge pick-up truck. The Beetle also includes a dashboard that could comfortably accomodate a three course meal for two. I haven't found a use for that yet, but it's there.
There is one odd problem that I have encountered: when I am stopped at a traffic light, I often can't see it. This happens at many corners when I am stopped right at the intersection; it is not a problem when I am a car or two back. The celing of the car wraps down just far enough that I cannot see the higher placed traffic light that is in front of me, and the rear view mirror blocks the lower light to my right. This doesn't seem to happen at all corners; it is almost as if it is a result of the way newer traffic lights are built. I often have to hunch down a bit to change the angle so the lights can be seen.
Why am I telling you this? It has been bothering me for a long time and I need to tell someone.
Hasta la proxima. Do zobaczenia.
There is one odd problem that I have encountered: when I am stopped at a traffic light, I often can't see it. This happens at many corners when I am stopped right at the intersection; it is not a problem when I am a car or two back. The celing of the car wraps down just far enough that I cannot see the higher placed traffic light that is in front of me, and the rear view mirror blocks the lower light to my right. This doesn't seem to happen at all corners; it is almost as if it is a result of the way newer traffic lights are built. I often have to hunch down a bit to change the angle so the lights can be seen.
Why am I telling you this? It has been bothering me for a long time and I need to tell someone.
Hasta la proxima. Do zobaczenia.
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Sounds like the perfect reason to get a chauffeur.
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: środa, kwietnia 26, 2006 10:37:00 AM
: środa, kwietnia 26, 2006 10:37:00 AM 
I am at the other side of the spectrum being a mighty tall 5'1. I have very similar problems with lights and street signs. Perhaps they are meant to be difficult for everyone.
Aww but Ted, you look so cute in your bug! You just need to wash it more often.
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# posted by : czwartek, kwietnia 27, 2006 4:55:00 PM
: czwartek, kwietnia 27, 2006 4:55:00 PM << Home
