Do sleeping passengers annoy you while you are driving?

Thad E Ginathom · 9th August 2007, 13:46

I can't see that being awake is going to make any difference. When you find yourself heading for windscreen at 50Kph there is nothing you can do about it. Trying, for instance, to push out with your arms is just going to get your shoulders torn out of the joints (and your arm shortened probably).

I recall reading, years back, of someone who fell out of a car at speeds that should have caused serious injury. He got away lightly, and it was suggested that the fact that he was so drunk as to be unaware made his body completely relaxed, and the relaxation might have helped.

Maybe the best thing to do is to cover the eyes? I once heard of a musician who, seeing a crash coming, sat in his hands. He said he didn't didn't need his face and eyes to play! Now there's discipline!

I'm not recommending sleep, alcohol, etc etc!!!

About the best thing we can do is to use seatbelts and have properly adjusted headrests.

iraghava · 9th August 2007, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

About the best thing we can do is to use seatbelts and have properly adjusted headrests.

That is a very, very important point Thad & I'm sorry to say a LOT of motorists in our country do not follow this & many even remove the head rests altogether. They really need to realise the safety these passive devices provide & to what extent they themselves can be hurt by Whiplash injuries.

condor · 10th August 2007, 11:39

Not the sleeping passengers, but the talkative ones do.

iraghava · 10th August 2007, 12:17

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Originally Posted by condor

Not the sleeping passengers, but the talkative ones do.

So I guess Mclaren is a strict no-no in your truck?

mclaren1885 · 10th August 2007, 12:19

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Originally Posted by iraghava

So I guess Mclaren is a strict no-no in your truck?

good one Ishaan.

Mayavi · 11th August 2007, 01:14

Sleeping passengers don't annoy me as long as I am awake. But I prefer if they are awake when I doze off at the wheel for a minute or two .

tsk1979 · 11th August 2007, 02:37

I don't mind sleeping passengers at all, but funnily this is not reciprocrated. All those sleeping passengers do mind if I(the driver) go off to sleep.
But then life ain't fair.

doctorkats · 11th August 2007, 03:02

sleeping passengers dont affect my driving.
but i do find it impolite and a trifle rude.
seniors,little children and good looking women are exempt.

Mayavi · 11th August 2007, 03:30

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Originally Posted by doctorkats

seniors,little children and good looking women are exempt.

If a good looking women in your car is sleeping, then I think it is time you re-consider your approach.

doctorkats · 11th August 2007, 03:54

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Originally Posted by Mayavi

If a good looking women in your car is sleeping, then I think it is time you re-consider your approach.

OT:
mayavi, maybe not.
she's probably had an active day and is sleeping blissfully content with a smile on her lips, thanking the Lord for such unparalleled happiness.
and oh before you ask, i cant give you lessons....lol.

Mayavi · 11th August 2007, 04:51

Thanks man, happy or not, I like them awake

doctorkats · 11th August 2007, 15:18

OT:
@mayavi:you'd be surprised what a power nap could do......lol.
now we better stop before this turns too racy

and we get banned !
sorry mods.

raajks · 11th August 2007, 16:35

Although i enjoy the company of my loved ones.... When they are asleep..I relate more to the car and it does nt affect me ....

wanderernomad · 11th August 2007, 23:28

Nah they dont affect me at all and all the more if they are in line to drive. Last year we did a trans Himalayan jeep drive in a gypsy where all were driving enthusiasts and I was more than happy to let them sleep as much as they wanted.
Drove from Sarchu to Keylong and then again from Mandi to Nalagarh during the night. Enjoyed the total bliss and the night air all to myself.
I do make sure that the people wear seatbelts especially while sleeping.

dushmish · 22nd January 2010, 10:31

I like people being awake and enjoying the drive. It is ok if they take a nap. But sleeping for long hours is not fine. If that happens, I guess I am travelling at the wrong time of the day. But I do like my kids buckled up and sleeping. It is lot more quiet that ways.

My daughters have a question about everything they see. Everyone who sleeps has to be buckled up properly. Otherwise also passengers are buckled up in my car. With possible exceptions on rear seat for short durations.

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9th August 2007, 13:46	#91
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,222 Thanked: 28,346 Times	I can't see that being awake is going to make any difference. When you find yourself heading for windscreen at 50Kph there is nothing you can do about it. Trying, for instance, to push out with your arms is just going to get your shoulders torn out of the joints (and your arm shortened probably). I recall reading, years back, of someone who fell out of a car at speeds that should have caused serious injury. He got away lightly, and it was suggested that the fact that he was so drunk as to be unaware made his body completely relaxed, and the relaxation might have helped. Maybe the best thing to do is to cover the eyes? I once heard of a musician who, seeing a crash coming, sat in his hands. He said he didn't didn't need his face and eyes to play! Now there's discipline! I'm not recommending sleep, alcohol, etc etc!!! About the best thing we can do is to use seatbelts and have properly adjusted headrests. Last edited by Thad E Ginathom : 9th August 2007 at 13:48.
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10th August 2007, 11:39	#93
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,090 Thanked: 16,458 Times View My Garage	Not the sleeping passengers, but the talkative ones do.
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11th August 2007, 01:14	#96
Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 683 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Sleeping passengers don't annoy me as long as I am awake. But I prefer if they are awake when I doze off at the wheel for a minute or two .
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11th August 2007, 02:37	#97
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,727 Thanked: 23,092 Times View My Garage	I don't mind sleeping passengers at all, but funnily this is not reciprocrated. All those sleeping passengers do mind if I(the driver) go off to sleep. But then life ain't fair.
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11th August 2007, 03:02	#98
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	sleeping passengers dont affect my driving. but i do find it impolite and a trifle rude. seniors,little children and good looking women are exempt.
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11th August 2007, 04:51	#101
Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 683 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Thanks man, happy or not, I like them awake
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11th August 2007, 15:18	#102
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	OT: @mayavi:you'd be surprised what a power nap could do......lol. now we better stop before this turns too racy and we get banned ! sorry mods.
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11th August 2007, 16:35	#103
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Although i enjoy the company of my loved ones.... When they are asleep..I relate more to the car and it does nt affect me ....
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11th August 2007, 23:28	#104
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,536 Thanked: 1,279 Times View My Garage	Nah they dont affect me at all and all the more if they are in line to drive. Last year we did a trans Himalayan jeep drive in a gypsy where all were driving enthusiasts and I was more than happy to let them sleep as much as they wanted. Drove from Sarchu to Keylong and then again from Mandi to Nalagarh during the night. Enjoyed the total bliss and the night air all to myself. I do make sure that the people wear seatbelts especially while sleeping.
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22nd January 2010, 10:31	#105
dushmish BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 418 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	I like people being awake and enjoying the drive. It is ok if they take a nap. But sleeping for long hours is not fine. If that happens, I guess I am travelling at the wrong time of the day. But I do like my kids buckled up and sleeping. It is lot more quiet that ways. My daughters have a question about everything they see. Everyone who sleeps has to be buckled up properly. Otherwise also passengers are buckled up in my car. With possible exceptions on rear seat for short durations.
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