defensive driving (was: 4kq battery relocation)

[Phil and Judy Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

>Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 07:16:47 GMT
>From: quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)
>Subject: 4kq battery relocation
>
>In message <3499E37A.A940B9D4@nh.ultranet.com> Huw Powell writes:
>
>> The point was not to install a crash sensitive battery disconnect if you
>> drive that way - though it doesn't matter, the "power locks" will still
>> unlock manually (but not more than two with the vacuum behind them!)
>> And the windows won't roll down, a drag if you've just splashed into 30'
>> of water...
>
>The point is that it will be impossible for anyone without tools to get in
>quickly and help an unconscious driver.
>
>Whether it will help against carjackers is moot - don't most of them just put
>the barrel of a .45 against the glass?
>
>- --
> Phil Payne

Yes, unless you're quick enough to draw and aim your T-bone steak in time.

Phil Rose

(from the country where handguns are considered no more dangerous than
T-bone steaks)

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