Drivers with arms outside the vehicle body

Posted by: gladheart

13th Sep 2011 04:23pm

As an older driver who grew up in the 1950s and 60s it was common to see younger males with no right arm wandering the streets. This was caused by their vehicles being involved in crashes. These men had their arms out of the vehicle, then had them torn off when hit by another vehicle or when their car rolled over. THAT"S why there is a law today making it illegal to hang your arm outside the confines of the vehicle. You are not tough or cool guys, just a bit stupid, especially if you are right handed. Think about it.

super88

15th Apr 2018 03:54pm

Yep, I see no big drama about resting your elbow on the open window of a car door.
We probably open our windows less these days ,due to air-con and climate control and vehicle design improvements.
All cars are,equipped with indicators , so the necessity for using hand signals is gone.
As for arms flailing outside the windows . I don't see it any more frequently than people doing stupid stuff inside their car while driving - eating breakfast from a bowl , shaving, putting on make- up

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