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Post by vicki on Sept 22, 2004 13:30:18 GMT 10
ok i have a gripe i put my car sideways today dodging a galah grrrr he was waddling across the rd and i came over a hill almost got the little bugger stamped on my breaks and woa sideways i went and off he went into the trees who"s saying was "parrots will be the death of me" should be mine  |
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Post by parrotpotential on Sept 22, 2004 14:15:59 GMT 10
Gee Vicki
Ya gotta be careful of those birdies on the road, lol.
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 22, 2004 15:03:21 GMT 10
Actually it was me Vicki and the saying goes "Bloody birds.... they will be the death of me". Hope it didn't do any damage to you, the car or the Galah  [glow=red,2,300]John[/glow] |
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Post by sen on Sept 22, 2004 15:12:24 GMT 10
vicki,
be careful there. i used to know people who worked in casualty and the stories i heard of drivers in your situation who didnt walk way arent pretty.
i was told never swerve as that will surely cause an accident.
i was also told never honk like a madman as that will scare the animal and either freeze it or cause a huge hassle.
not saying you tried to swerve or anything. just be careful ok.
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 22, 2004 15:24:39 GMT 10
Simon,
It is against the law not to try to avoid hitting an animal here in NSW, in fact just recently some low life was prosecuted here for driving through a flock of Galahs and killing and maiming them not too far from me.
[glow=red,2,300]John[/glow]
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Post by sen on Sept 22, 2004 16:03:18 GMT 10
i never said not to try to minimise the situation by braking or such.
but what if you swerve and kill someone or hit another car or kill yourself by running into a power-pole?
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Post by sen on Sept 22, 2004 16:13:42 GMT 10
where i live people have pigeons and we have heaps of wild birds.
so i drive at an almost dead crawl in case somethings out and about.
not heartless or anything but if its a case of my survival id take a fine as long as id done everything i safely could ie slowing down and such.
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Post by pollyparrot on Sept 22, 2004 16:17:04 GMT 10
hey iam very proud of my skid marks on the rd lol ,its not very often that a 41 yo granma leaves impressive skidmarks on the rd hehehe even my 18 yo hoon was impressed no seriousely as sensible as it is to not swerve i dont think i could help it  an animals lovers woe byeeeee |
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Post by sen on Sept 22, 2004 16:30:14 GMT 10
well you survivedv is the main thing.
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Post by Catbird on Sept 22, 2004 17:41:00 GMT 10
"It is against the law not to try to avoid hitting an animal here in NSW, in fact just recently some low life was prosecuted here for driving through a flock of Galahs and killing and maiming them not too far from me." Unfortunately the police and insurance companies don't see it that way. In our drivers ed books in WA, it tells you NOT to swerve. I've seen some b**** deliberately swerve to the side of the road to TRY to hit birds. Personally we just slow down if we can see an animal ahead, that way you can react better by stopping or reduce any possible damage. Sometimes you just can't help it though  - Claire |
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Post by sen on Sept 22, 2004 18:02:10 GMT 10
claire, i dont know the law up here in Qld as i got my license in another state.
i totally agree with you about slowing down etc.
wether i would swerve depends on safety of doing so. i was merely repeating advice however not an iron-clad opinion.
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Post by josiedownunda on Sept 22, 2004 18:31:03 GMT 10
The law up here says you do not swerve to miss an animal...it says to carefully brake and sound horn.......also if you hit an animal you must stop and see if it is alive or not! If it is dead it should be moved to the side of the road and the council called or it still alive then it is suposed to be taken to a vet!...
Jo-Anne
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Post by josiedownunda on Sept 22, 2004 18:33:45 GMT 10
Uhummmm....I would think it would be in your best interest Simon to familiarise yourself with the road rules in the state you reside. I am afraid the police do not accept ignorance as an excuse!!
Jo-Anne
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Post by sen on Sept 22, 2004 18:56:12 GMT 10
good to see qld law is as i would follow anyhow.
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 22, 2004 19:16:26 GMT 10
Just a question Simon are you having trouble loging in to the Forum?
[glow=red,2,300]John[/glow]
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Post by senn on Sept 22, 2004 19:28:34 GMT 10
no john,
just dont always remember to when i go to check posts.
then if i do want to reply logging in takes longer so i just use an alternat shortening of my nick.
sorry if this isnt ok. will try to remember to log in future.
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Post by AussieBirds on Sept 22, 2004 19:33:29 GMT 10
When you go to the Log in page tick the box that says always remain logged in and you won't have to remember, the forum will log you in and keep you logged in. I didnt say it wasn't ok I was just enquiring if you were having trouble so i could fix it for you.
[glow=red,2,300]John[/glow]
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Post by pollyparrot on Sept 22, 2004 19:35:13 GMT 10
oops did me and that bloody galah start a debate lol  |
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Post by senn on Sept 22, 2004 19:37:51 GMT 10
no probs john.
much appreciated. i just keep forgetting to tick it as i use 4 diff pc's and dont want them chucking a wobbly.
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Post by senn on Sept 22, 2004 19:39:03 GMT 10
vicki,
call it a free exchange of alternate road rules and viewpoints.
all good clean fun.
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