BLIS - Really? - Page 3

Mrjon · Aug 16th, 2011, 16:04

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Originally Posted by apersson850

The main "problem" with BLIS, if that now should be considered a problem, is that it gives quite a lot of false alerts when it is, or has been, raining outside.

Now I'm sure that's not a problem in dry UK

, but in Sweden it is.

No, our false alarms are set off by rioters and car-jackers hiding in the blind spot.

XC60MY12 · Aug 16th, 2011, 20:32

I have ordered the safety pack on my XC60. When on my test drive I was alerted to a motorbike coming up on my nearside. That convinced me BLIS is a good idea.

In theory we all check everything when we should but how many, hand on heart, always check their mirrors before every change of speed or direction.

Sequence of events is mirrors, signal, manoeuvre. Two mirrors should always be checked; interior first as it is flat and gives true impression of distance. Then exterior, which are usually convex and make things seem further away than they actually are.

On motorways a shoulder check should be made rather than turning the head completely. Remember that, at 70mph, you travel 100ft in 1 second.

As far as safety "gizmos" are concerned, my own feeling is that they are all extensions of my awareness and, therefore, beneficial. I don't mind being "distracted" by things that remind me of potential hazards.

XC60MY12 · Aug 16th, 2011, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Mrjon

No, our false alarms are set off by rioters and car-jackers hiding in the blind spot.

Seriously? In the Peak District?

apersson850 · Aug 16th, 2011, 20:54

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Originally Posted by scw

But it was definitely a useful additional aid for driving on the wrong side of the road.

Now you got it wrong (!). Here, we definitely drive on the right side of the road, so when you use the other one, it must be the opposite, and the opposite of right is wrong. That's how I learned it at school, and that was so long ago that it was probably right (!).

By the way, Sweden changed from left to right in 1967. I suggest you do the same. And get rid of the ridiculous inches and miles at the same time, just like we did even before that!

OK, now I'm taking cover...

XC60MY12 · Aug 16th, 2011, 21:07

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Originally Posted by apersson850

Now you got it wrong (!). Here, we definitely drive on the right side of the road, so when you use the other one, it must be the opposite, and the opposite of right is wrong. That's how I learned it at school, and that was so long ago that it was probably right (!).

By the way, Sweden changed from left to right in 1967. I suggest you do the same. And get rid of the ridiculous inches and miles at the same time, just like we did even before that!

OK, now I'm taking cover...

I drive on the left in the UK but everyone I meet drives on the right. Before you left you must have arrived. Those who drive left have definitely arrived unless they're in transit (or Vito), right?

Nurse...!

Clan · Aug 16th, 2011, 21:27

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Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

I am SAD to admit the first car I ever drove was a ........... Hillman Imp Californian .. I even remember its reg .... SDU 194F

YEP ..i'm just an old SOD!!!

keith

me too , a 1964 model :-) great fun ...

Ransman · Aug 16th, 2011, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Clan

me too , a 1964 model :-) great fun ...

My Dad let me drive his Humber Hawk. The gearchange was mounted off the steering wheel. Almost makes the XC60 feel like a small car!

simonjedrake · Aug 16th, 2011, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Clan

me too , a 1964 model :-) great fun ...

There must be a common theme here - my 1st car was a 1965 Hillman Imp Chamois.........no wonder we all drive Volvo's now

Clan · Aug 16th, 2011, 22:13

yes i probably know 5 or 6 people the same :-)

apersson850 · Aug 16th, 2011, 23:24

First thing I ever drove was a Scania LBS 110 S.
Makes every car look small.

Aug 16th, 2011, 22:13	#29
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes i probably know 5 or 6 people the same :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 16th, 2011, 20:32	#22
XC60MY12 Country Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 22:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Johnstone	I have ordered the safety pack on my XC60. When on my test drive I was alerted to a motorbike coming up on my nearside. That convinced me BLIS is a good idea. In theory we all check everything when we should but how many, hand on heart, always check their mirrors before every change of speed or direction. Sequence of events is mirrors, signal, manoeuvre. Two mirrors should always be checked; interior first as it is flat and gives true impression of distance. Then exterior, which are usually convex and make things seem further away than they actually are. On motorways a shoulder check should be made rather than turning the head completely. Remember that, at 70mph, you travel 100ft in 1 second. As far as safety "gizmos" are concerned, my own feeling is that they are all extensions of my awareness and, therefore, beneficial. I don't mind being "distracted" by things that remind me of potential hazards.

Aug 16th, 2011, 23:24	#30
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 19:20 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	First thing I ever drove was a Scania LBS 110 S. Makes every car look small.

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