What I use when I am in a car without a harness is a simple device made by
AutoPro. It is simply a strap that wraps around the entire seat and buckles in
front. I use this in conjunction with the factory seatbelt. Works like a
charm and only costs $14.95. (you could probably fabricate one cheaper).
You concerns about safety are valid and that driver should be counseled on
available options.
-Derek
GS IS 300
Greg Umbay wrote:
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> I have a serious question regarding driver/worker safety. I would like to
>first say that I am not trying to bad mouth any person(s) or organization(s).
>While working the course I noticed a driver who was steering the wheel with
>the right hand and holding onto the door with the left hand. I radioed in
>asking someone to talk to that person. (I am unaware if anyone went to talk
>to the driver) Later the same car/driver came around again using the same one
>handed technique. I used common sense and stayed away from that car/driver,
>putting course work priority after safety. After the run group I found that
>driver and mentioned that 2 hands on the wheel was important for safety. The
>driver replied that the car's stock seat belts did not hold well and had to
>use one hand to hold on to the car. (I am trying not to be gender specific on
>purpose.) The driver's body size was small and did not fit into the car well.
> I suggested to adjust the seats, which was done but still a o!
> ne handed technique was used. I also suggested a 5 point harness. The reply
>was "It's not my car."
>
> My question is where do we draw the line of safety?
>
> We are all volunteers and we come out to have fun. Should we or can we stop
>a person from driving because of safety? I understand that we can stop a car
>for mechanical and or technical reasons. But can we stop a driver based on
>the fact that the driver cannot sit in a car properly, risking loosing control
>of the car?
>
> Again, I am not trying to bash or trash talk at all.
>
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> <P>I have a serious question regarding driver/worker safety. I would
>like to first say that I am not trying to bad mouth any person(s) or
>organization(s). While working the course I noticed a driver who was
>steering the wheel with the right hand and holding onto the door with the
>left hand. I radioed in asking someone to talk to that
>person. (I am unaware if anyone went to talk to the driver)
>Later the same car/driver came around again using the same one handed
>technique. I used common sense and stayed away from that car/driver,
>putting course work priority after safety. After the run group I found
>that driver and mentioned that 2 hands on the wheel was important for
>safety. The driver replied that the car's stock seat belts did not hold
>well and had to use one hand to hold on to the car. (I am trying not to
>be gender specific on purpose.) The driver's body size was small and did
>not fit into the!
> car well. I suggested to adjust the seats, which was done but still a
>one handed technique was used. I also suggested a 5 point harness.
>The reply was "It's not my car."</P>
> <P>My question is where do we draw the line of safety?</P>
> <P>We are all volunteers and we come out to have fun. Should we or can
>we stop a person from driving because of safety? I understand that we
>can stop a car for mechanical and or technical reasons. But can we stop
>a driver based on the fact that the driver cannot sit in a car properly,
>risking loosing control of the car?</P>
> <P>Again, I am not trying to bash or trash talk at all.
></P><BR><BR><P>********************************************************<BR>Street
> Touring -S</P>
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