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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_HJ1IJWz7Y]HOW TO DRIVE A HUMMER IN IRAQ - YouTube[/ame]
This video was taken years ago when there were frequent IED attacks, sniper shootings, and bombings. SOP for Humvees and convoys was to keep moving--don't make yourself a vulnerable target. Also, they were honking their horn the whole time, giving warning of their approach (if you couldn't see them). I could hear their conversation, and there was no laughter or hooting from them. A couple times they sounded exasperated with the people's responses.
Wow.... They just move.... I'd stay there.... you want to rear end me, fine... stay on me and I'll slow to 10MPH....
Unlucky for them I believe in my right to bear arms..... and I have a temper. :P
Wow.... They just move.... I'd stay there.... you want to rear end me, fine... stay on me and I'll slow to 10MPH....
dear Jiro, I will not criticize nor is it my intention, but I'd like you to note that there are some fundamental differences: 1 - is a military vehicle designed to withstand powerful explosions, not to plug the car. 2 - the video was made in iraq, when drive among potential car bombs constituted a direct threat to U.S. military tasks. 3 - drive to NY or another city in the U.S.A. is totally different from Iraq: in New York, there are the same dangers and risks that were found in Baghdad.
I will say more: if in U.S.A. see people driving badly, it is because they have not received a strict education or come from countries where the driving license is donated without criteria (example: India ....)
This video should not be seen as an excuse to criticize other problems, but only to play or to make people laugh, that was my main true intention.
in friendship
why in the god's name would you just stay? don't be a problem. I despise it when people don't know when to move especially on left lane with cars behind them. that's what a right lane is for. it's a courtesy and a state law (assuming that if your state has one) to move if you see someone behind you.... and it's safe for everybody.
MOVE!
that's why I loathe New Yorkers driving in NJ. they must be the stupidest drivers I've ever encountered. exactly how they get driver license? I have no idea. a few times - I've acted very aggressively on them. It confounds me to no end why would they not move over if there are cars behind them. IT'S THE LAW TO MOVE OVER!
I find it quite amazing how cooperative drivers are in Europe and even in poor countries like DR. they always yield and make room for drivers and bikers behind. I had a good time driving in DR and there were tons of slow drivers because their vehicles were old but they always make room for others to get ahead of them. so why would you be an ass and just stay there? MOVE!
This video was taken years ago when there were frequent IED attacks, sniper shootings, and bombings. SOP for Humvees and convoys was to keep moving--don't make yourself a vulnerable target. Also, they were honking their horn the whole time, giving warning of their approach (if you couldn't see them). I could hear their conversation, and there was no laughter or hooting from them. A couple times they sounded exasperated with the people's responses.
I wouldn't know.Why Humvees dont add the strobe light?