For real, the stupidest thing I've seen is a woman driving erratically, all
over both
lanes of a 4 lane divided. I wondered why after 3 miles of having to stay
behind her
and when I drew even with her..... She was folding her laundry!
Debbie S.
Jamie Sculerati wrote:
> On Mon, 6 Dec 1999 JAC73@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
> >
> > Have you seen the latest series of Lexus commercials taglined "Lexus
>Safety"?
> > I've seen a few different ones:
> >
> > -- An older lady who's giving her little rat dog hugs and kisses while
>driving.
> >
> > -- A VW Rabbit with no apparent driver going down the highway... dreadlocked
> > driver then pops up with a CD, puts it in the player, and starts rockin'
>out.
> >
> > -- An executive-type balancing a briefcase, a laptop, and talking on a cell
> > phone while driving.
> >
> > -- A young man eating a bowl of cereal (with milk) while driving.
> >
> > -- A young woman doing all her makeup, hair, brushing teeth, etc. while
>driving.
>
> Every day...
>
> > Then a graphic pops onto the lower part of the screen "He/She drive the same
> > roads you do." then "Lexus Safety". I think they're on to something
>here...
>
> Oh, you mean on TV -- I was thinking of my drive to work....
>
> Seriously, I'd like it better if Lexus used these clips to promote better
> driver training or enforcement of traffic laws which really contribute to
> driver safety, rather than just implying you're better off encased in one
> of their cars when you're hit. For that, I'll buy a '72 Impala and
> install a roll cage.
>
> But hey -- I live the place where a traffic judge decided a woman applying
> makeup at 60 mph wasn't driving recklessly because she stayed in her lane
> and didn't hit anything (true case -- last year!)....
>
> Jamie
> '92 Prelude Si (speed & maneuverability are life....)
> Speed Demon Racing
> http://www.mindspring.com/~jsculerati/sdr
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