A Conversation for Back Seat Driver

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Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking.

It is incredible, how persistent satnav can be in trying to send you back the way you came, even if you know a better way. Maybe an obligatory "I know better!"-button could be introduced?


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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

What a good idea! It would relieve frustration. smiley - laugh


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Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking.

Just don't tell the insurance companies or they will require a log of when you took responsibility.


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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

smiley - rofl I suspect you're right.


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Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking.

We already have a car insurance company here where you can have their black box installed to get a lower premium (or higher if the box says so). Apparently they try to evaluate your driving style and extrapolate the risk from that.


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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

The application of science to ever-more-refined commercial purposes is just astonishing. smiley - laugh


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Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking.

Just wondering what sampling frequency they apply.

"You have just crashed, your premium has been adjusted accordingly to cover the damage."


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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

smiley - snork That would be a kicker.


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