A different kind of hypermiling aid

[hobbit]

For those frustrating times when 4-ways, the thumb, and the
yuppie button fail to have the desired effect, I've lifted an
idea from one of those speed-demon forums someone referenced
recently where various reverse-printed windshield graphics are
offered for the habitual left-laners. I hereby offer the
inverse:
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best viewed from the point of view of a truck or SUV, given the
slant of the window, to whom the message needs to be even more
urgent.
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This was a temporary installation; I'm debating the potential
problems with having something like this visible in normal
mixed driving, as someone might try to do what it says on a
two-laner when it isn't safe. But on the interstates it
would generally be entirely appropriate, and my thoughts
were definitely toward the long haul to Hybridfest and the
like as I was taping it together.
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Feedback?
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_H*

[fitmpg]

I would think the overwhelming majority of people would adhere to the graphic, however...
I also think it could be a beacon to the more agressive drivers on the road and could present a problem. I prefer to travel "incognito." Let us know how it works out.

[bestmapman]

Could you rig it to pop up as needed.

[kwj]

I think it would be good to add "Driver Sleeping" or "Driver on Break." How about "Driver has Anger Management Problems, please go around."

Consider adding "Experiment in Progress," or something to make it sound less like an order and more like a good suggestion.

[ILAveo]

Originally Posted by kwj

I think it would be good to add "Driver Sleeping" or "Driver on Break." How about "Driver has Anger Management Problems, please go around."

Consider adding "Experiment in Progress," or something to make it sound less like an order and more like a good suggestion.

Or maybe just adding "please" would make it seem less bossy.

[hobbit]

I've thought about the flip-down-when-needed idea. I'm not sure
I'm serious enough about this to throw more hardware and time
at it. I do remember one Tour de Sol team in a classic Prius
that sprayed a similar legend on the back of their car with
that white fake snow you decorate window panes with. It was
such a hack job it probably made tailgating drivers just bust
out laughing while they looked for an opening to pass.
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As far as more complex messages -- it's got to be big, and
completely readable at a glance, so that's the simplest I came
up with. It also matches the "R3VO 3VOM -->" graphics from the
other forum postings... anyone remember where that was, btw?
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_H*

[xcel]

Hi Al:

___Only you could think of that Nice job and le us know how it works on the road!

___Good Luck

___Wayne

[diamondlarry]

Originally Posted by ILAveo

Or maybe just adding "please" would make it seem less bossy.

It's a bit dark out at the moment so I don't have a picture but, I have a bumper sticker that I had made that says, "Research Vehicle-Please Pass." It is in 2" tall white letters and, on the blue bumper of my car, it is quite noticeable from a significant distance. Now, the question is, "Does it help?" I'm really not certain. I still have people that follow at what seems to be a too close distance when there is plenty of room to pass. I honestly can't say whether people pass me more often than before I put this on. I suspect that some don't take it seriously and think it is meant to be humorous or that some people cop a "how dare you" type attitude. Perhaps I need to change it to something like, "Driving slow to save money. Please pass when safe."

[Tochatihu]

" <- There's the passing lane"

Would have to be flip-down or illuminated, because not always true. It's not a command; just a bit of info for the cognitively impaired.

Can't believe you've still got dealer frames on your license plate, Master Hobbit.

DAS

[HemiSync]

I always wanted to get one of those automotive LED displays that go in your back window and have a remote control to program it or switch to one of the stored messages.