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Title: Karma
Post by: thetrout on March 30, 2014, 03:56:19
Sometimes Karma doesn't come to those who deserve it quick enough. In this case however it came at the exact right moment. Well worth watching!

http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/28/video-dangerous-driver-gets-whats-coming-to-him-4681401 (http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/28/video-dangerous-driver-gets-whats-coming-to-him-4681401)


Title: Re: Karma
Post by: Puffing Billy on March 30, 2014, 09:23:01
Without detracting one jot from the selfishness and idiocy of the tailgater, I cannot but feel there is a slight touch of the kettle black in this episode. Unless of course it was some sort of remarkable voice-operated robotic smartphone ...


Title: Re: Karma
Post by: ellendune on March 30, 2014, 13:18:12
Without detracting one jot from the selfishness and idiocy of the tailgater, I cannot but feel there is a slight touch of the kettle black in this episode. Unless of course it was some sort of remarkable voice-operated robotic smartphone ...

I don't think it was a smart phone. In the US some cars are now fitted with camera's to gather evidence in the case of an accident. I doubt, however if it was turned back by voice action. 


Title: Re: Karma
Post by: JayMac on March 30, 2014, 14:21:50
No way that was a dash cam. To much movement for it to be anything other than hand held. The aspect ratio is also a giveaway. Definitely a smartphone video. At the end, when the driver stops, you can see it is being held outside the driver's window.


Title: Re: Karma
Post by: thetrout on March 30, 2014, 16:20:53
Almost certainly an iPhone recording. Likely an iPhone 4S (The resolution in the video is a big clue)

I should also point out that the driver recording the tailgater is equally in the wrong for driving without due care and attention. Although they avoided the collision and it serves the 4x4 Driver right for tailgating. I think it is worthy mentioning that using a cellphone whilst driving is as equally irresponsible as tailgating. In some cases even more so... ::) :-\ :-X


Title: Re: Karma
Post by: Alan Pettitt on March 30, 2014, 22:26:57
The filming driver actually said in an interview that she just held her phone up to record it.


Title: Re: Karma
Post by: johoare on March 30, 2014, 22:44:36
If only everyone could just drive sensibly and look out for other drivers too.. I do that.. I know lots of others do it.. We just need to educate those who don't..



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